The Sporting News 
Where is Mike McCarthy from? Hometown, college and more about Pittsburgh roots
Here's what you need to know about McCarthy's Pittsburgh background.
NBA 
Proposed Trade Idea Sends Unwanted Mavericks Bust to Desperate NBA Team
It would take a little convincing and maneuvering, but this should be something the Mavericks consider.
Sports Illustrated 
Social Media Reacts to NC State's Survival Against Pitt
Fans were not happy early, but the Wolfpack got a win.
UConn Survives Villanova Challenge in Overtime Thriller
The UConn Huskies' 14-game win streak was tested as Villanova forced a dramatic finish in the Big East matchup.
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JOEL EMBIID, WOW He's got a game-high 15 for the @sixers! Tap to watch on ABC:
There's the Vanderbilt Basketball Team We Know. They're Here Again; Column
Vanderbilt basketball demonstrated on Saturday that they're still a team that can finish at the top of the league after an 88-56 win over Mississippi State.
U.S. asks for extra Olympic quota spot for Katie Uhlaender in skeleton controversy
A U.S. Olympic official argued it was "undeniable" that Uhlaender deserves to go to the Games after a qualification controversy this month.
The Athletic 
Assessing concern after Cade Tyson exits Nebraska loss banged up
Minnesota's long injury report might've added another player on Saturday.
Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 1 UConn pulls ahead in second half to beat Seton Hall
Sarah Strong scored 17 points to lead a balanced offense and No. 1 UConn broke open a close game in the second quarter on its way to a 92-52 victory a
Deadspin 
Texas A&M goes the long route to top South Carolina
Texas A&M took control from long range, draining 17 shots from 3-point range on the way to an easy 92-69 victory over South Carolina on Saturday after
Dailyn Swain, Tramon Mark push Texas past No. 21 Georgia
Dailyn Swain scored 26 points and Tramon Mark added 23 as Texas found another gear seven minutes into the second half and swamped No. 21 Georgia 87-67
Jalen Brunson relocates... and drains the 3! He's got 12 on 5/7 shooting from the floor. Knicks with the early lead in Philly.
Jalen Brunson relocates... and drains the 3! He's got 12 on 5/7 shooting from the floor. Knicks with the early lead in Philly.
West Ham's Guido Rodriguez set to undergo Valencia medical
The 31-year-old has made 32 appearances for the club but has featured only six times in the Premier League this season.