MARK ANDERSON
Connecticut guard Jordan Hawkins speaks as center Donovan Clingan looks on during a news conference in preparation for the Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Houston. Miami will face UConn on Saturday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Upset-rich March Madness causes mixed results at sportsbooks

By Mark Anderson 7 hrs ago
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A bettor in December placed $500 on Florida Atlantic at 400-1 odds

Arkansas' Nick Smith Jr. (3) dribbles down the court against UConn in the first half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the West Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
UConn a step from Final Four after 88-65 blowout of Arkansas

By Mark Anderson Mar. 23, 2023 09:44 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — After UConn lost as a 5 seed to 12th-seeded New Mexico State in the

Texas forward Christian Bishop celebrates after their win against Xavier in a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
March Madness betting guide: UConn, Texas new favorites

By Mark Anderson Mar. 22, 2023 03:14 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — March Madness is down to eight teams, and often by this point,

UCLA coach Mick Cronin shouts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Arizona for the championship of the men's Pac-12 Tournament, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
UCLA radio broadcast: Arizona fan yells at Cronin's dad

By Mark Anderson Mar. 12, 2023 04:15 AM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — An Arizona fan yelled at UCLA coach Mick Cronin’s father, Hep,

San Diego State players and coach Brian Dutcher, bottom center, celebrate their victory over Utah State in an NCAA college basketball game for the men's Mountain West Tournament championship Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
San Diego State beats Utah State for Mountain West title

By Mark Anderson Mar. 11, 2023 08:43 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Diego State appeared to be in trouble Saturday, trailing by 11

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) brings the ball up court against Colorado during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 Tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Bailey, No. 2 UCLA beat Colorado, advance to Pac-12 semis

By Mark Anderson Mar. 09, 2023 05:34 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — UCLA coach Mick Cronin said before Thursday's game against Colorado

Saint Mary's guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) drives the ball against BYU during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the West Coast Conference men's tournament Monday, March 6, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
No. 16 Saint Mary's holds off BYU to reach WCC title game

By Mark Anderson Mar. 06, 2023 11:34 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Saint Mary's played the first 25 minutes Monday night like a team

UCLA's Dylan Andrews (2) shoots against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Cryer scores 28, lifts No. 5 Baylor past No. 8 UCLA 80-75

By Mark Anderson Nov. 20, 2022 07:55 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — LJ Cryer scored a career-high 28 points in a potential March preview

Virginia's Jayden Gardner (1) celebrates after Virginia defeated Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 16 Virginia beats No. 19 Illinois to cap emotional week

By Mark Anderson Nov. 20, 2022 05:52 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Under most circumstances, Virginia would have celebrated its

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. celebrates a 3-point basket against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Shannon scores 29, No. 15 Illinois rallies past No. 8 UCLA

By Mark Anderson Nov. 19, 2022 12:18 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr. made 8 of 9 3-pointers and scored 29 points

1Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) blocks the shot of Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
With heavy hearts, No. 16 UVA beats No. 5 Baylor in Vegas

By Mark Anderson Nov. 18, 2022 09:40 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Armaan Franklin scored a career-high 26 points, and No. 16 Virginia

Members of the Virginia basketball team warm up Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas for an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, while wearing shirts in memory of the three students killed in a shooting nearly a week ago. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Virginia basketball back on court, honors shooting victims

By Mark Anderson Nov. 18, 2022 07:15 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kadin Shedrick welcomed Virginia's escape to Las Vegas, 2,300 miles

UNLV guard EJ Harkless (55) reacts after scoring against Dayton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
UNLV rallies from 12 down to defeat No. 21 Dayton 60-52

By Mark Anderson Nov. 16, 2022 01:27 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — EJ Harkless scored 24 points to help rally UNLV from a 12-point