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US – Sunday, March 21

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Upsets, OTs on first day of Big Dance

So much for that bracket you filled out.

High-speed crash leaves two dead

Two people are dead and another two are on the run from police after a high-speed crash early Thursday morning initially thought to involve racing but may have simply been horrifically reckless driving, officials said.

The key to Kyoto

Kyoto’s temples and Geisha culture are legendary, but this city is no slouch when it comes to mixing in a large slice of contemporary, too.

No. 12 seeds always early upset threats

The notion that No. 12 seeds consistently beat No. 5 seeds isn’t a mere theory perpetuated by an upset-hungry public. The oddsmakers are aware of the history as well.

Finding the right match

When Chris Greenleaf competed in the 2004 World Championship of Rowing, he learned a lot about anxiety and pressure.

Kansas, ‘mammals’ among tourney betting front-runners

If you were hoping to root for New England schools in the NCAA tournament this year, you’re mostly out of luck.

Photo: GETTY IMAGESBrown displaying glimpses of future

It’s easy to see why the Phillies refused to part with minor-league phenom Domonic Brown.

Boston Sports

Buchholz: Season in majors the goal

For three years, the Red Sox have implored Clay Buchholz to slow down. Still, who could blame the right-hander for wishing April 9 was here already?

Boston Sports

Cooke-ing up a B’s grudge match

When the Bruins and Penguins face off tonight at the Garden, it will be more than a chance for the Bruins to hang on to the final playoff spot in the East.

Boston Headlines

Dice-K on road to return?

The groin. The shoulder. The back. The neck.

Philly Sports

Villanova thrust into spotlight

Villanova’s recent losing skid is causing pessimism in area bars. Nationally, they are quickly becoming a trendy Final Four pick. Heck, even the President has them in Indianapolis.

Philly Sports

UConn a possibility again for Temple

The irony was not lost on Temple women’s basketball coach Tonya Cardoza.

New York Sports

Devils bust out early, beat Bruins

Clarkson's two points lead Devils to 3-0 first-period lead. Devils have chance at Atlantic division lead when they host Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

Boston Headlines

No Dance, but they’re playing

Tommy Amaker was surely something just south of exhausted yesterday afternoon, but the Harvard men’s basketball coach was still smiling.

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Philly Sports

Holiday makes minutes count

Jrue Holiday knows he is the youngest player in the NBA. The rapidly improving Sixers point guard doesn’t need everyone reminding him about that fact daily.