March Madness crosses paths with family time for High Point coaches

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Family matters at High Point, enough that coach Chelsea Banbury has no problem with assistant Katie Clayman missing the Panthers’ last practice before their NCAA Tournament opener.

Cal Baptist returns to March Madness, drawing UCLA again at Pauley Pavilion

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Cal Baptist is back in March Madness for the second time in two years. The Lancers’ reward? Playing UCLA again on the Bruins’ home court.

Collins scores 20 points to lead Utah State over Villanova 86-76

SAN DIEGO (AP) – MJ Collins’ steal and emphatic one-handed slam dunk with 1:13 left gave him 20 points and Utah State opened its fourth straight NCAA Tournament by beating Villanova 86-76 on Friday.

Blackhawks D Louis Crevier and F Andrew Mangiapane sidelined by injuries

CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier and forward Andrew Mangiapane were scratched for Friday night’s game against Colorado because of unspecified injuries.

Eileen Gu's latest victory gives her the inaugural Snow League title

LAAX, Switzerland (AP) – Eileen Gu added another halfpipe title to her resume Friday, taking the first Snow League season championship by capturing gold in the circuit’s last contest.

NCAA asks court to stop DraftKings from using terms such as 'March Madness'

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – The NCAA filed a complaint in federal court Friday seeking an emergency restraining order to stop online sportsbook DraftKings from using registered trademarks associated with the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.

Logan Thompson backstops Capitals to 2-1 win over the Devils

WASHINGTON (AP) – Logan Thompson made 30 saves, losing his shutout bid with just 43 seconds remaining, and the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Friday night.

Nikishin lifts the East-leading Hurricanes past the Maple Leafs, 4-3

TORONTO (AP) – Alexander Nikishin scored 41 seconds into overtime to give the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night.

North Carolina advances in NCAA Tournament by beating Western Illinois 82-51

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) – Nyla Harris scored 17 points, Lanie Grant had 15 and North Carolina rolled past cold-shooting Western Illinois 82-51 on Friday night in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.