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Villanova players pose with the tournament trophy after defeating Creighton in the final of the Big East conference tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York

Villanova to 7th Final Four, beats Houston 50-44 in South

Jermaine Samuels had 16 points and 10 rebounds as Villanova advanced to its third Final Four in the last six NCAA Tournaments.

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Smoke and flames rise from a Saudi Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coastal city of Jeddah, on March 25, 2022, following a reported Yemeni rebels attack. (Andrej Isakovic/AFP via Getty Images)

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Politics & Policy

The Saudi Formula 1 race will go on despite a Houthi missile attack near the track

Missile and drone attacks by Houthi rebels targeted the Saudi Aramco oil facility in Jeddah — not far from the auto racetrack in the city.

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Saint Peter's Doug Edert celebrates after Saint Peter's won a college basketball game against Purdue in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Arts & Entertainment

Saint Peter’s becomes 1st 15 seed in Elite Eight, tops Purdue 67-64

The Peacocks added the Boilermakers to their NCAA Tournament string of upsets and will face either UCLA or North Carolina in the East Region final on Sunday.

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A cloud of smoke rises from a burning oil depot in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Friday, March 25, 2022

Politics & Policy

Formula 1 in Saudi Arabia shifts from human rights to rebel attacks

Hours after Formula One drivers voiced concerns about a race already dogged by human rights issues, Saudi Arabia’s war with Yemen landed on F1's doorstep.

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St. Peter's Peacocks players celebrate after defeating Murray State Racers in the second round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 19, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Murray State won 70-60. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

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Education

This year’s March Madness Cinderellas? A group of Peacocks from North Jersey

The Saint Peters Peacocks could make history tonight if they become the first No. 15 seed to advance to the NCAA men's college basketball tournament's Elite Eight.

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In a black-and-white photo, a group of Villanova basketball players celebrate.

Arts & Entertainment

Billy Penn

Philly’s top 10 moments in March Madness history

The buzzer-beaters, the Cinderella runs, the record-setting wins.

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Arts & Entertainment

March Madness tourism expected to boost Philly’s recovering hospitality industry

Philadelphia will host three March Madness games this weekend. With them, thousands of tourists are expected to boost the city’s hurting hospitality industry.

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Italy's Domenico Berardi drops to his knees after missing a scoring chance during the World Cup qualifying play-off soccer match between Italy and North Macedonia, at Renzo Barbera stadium, in Palermo, Italy, Thursday, March 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Arts & Entertainment

Italy to miss World Cup again after loss to North Macedonia

Missing two straight World Cups is an unprecedented low point for the four-time champion.

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Things To Do

Arts & Entertainment

March Madness, Fur Ball, and Shawn Colvin, in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Wynton Marsalis, Shawn Colvin, Festival of Praise, and March Madness are among weekend highlights in the Delaware Valley.

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File photo: Courtney Vandersloot #22 of the Chicago Sky drives to the basket against Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury during Game Four of the WNBA Finals at Wintrust Arena on October 17, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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Politics & Policy

A U.S. official in Russia is allowed to see detained WNBA star Brittney Griner

State Department spokesman Ned Price said consular officials were granted access to the basketball star on Wednesday. He added that she is in good condition.

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Final Four flag fly over the headquarter of the NCAA in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Courts & Law

Top colleges accused of violating Black athletes’ rights

NCAA Division I schools are accused of violating the civil rights of Black basketball and major college football players by prohibiting compensation.

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Princeton forward Ellie Mitchell (00) and Indiana forward Aleksa Gulbe (10) reach for the ball as they go for a long rebound in the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, March 21, 2022. Indiana defeated Princeton 56-55. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Education

‘Disappointed, but proud’: Princeton celebrates women’s basketball team after loss in tournament

Though the season ended in a loss to Indiana in the second round, Princeton is celebrating what the women’s basketball team accomplished after a year off.

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Vasiliy Lomachenko exits the arena after winning the WBA, WBO, WBC Lightweight World Title contest in 2019 in London. (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

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Politics & Policy

A top Ukrainian boxer Lomachenko is choosing his country over an upcoming title fight

Before Russia attacked Ukraine, Vasiliy Lomachenko had agreed to face off against lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. in June. Now he plans to stay and defend his country

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