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Michigan names Mike Boynton full-time coach on 2-year deal: Interim tag removed for Dusty May's replacement

This marks the second time Boynton has received an in-house promotion at a power-conference program

Kylian Mbappe downplays ankle injury after France secure World Cup semifinal spot: 'Everything is OK'

France are so dominant, the only element of drama so far is whether or not the best player in the world will be 100% for Tuesday's semifinal

Wichita selected to join Dayton as opening-round site of 2027 NCAA men's NCAA Tournament

Wichita beat out a host of finalists to host six NCAA Tournament opening-round games in 2027 and 2028

Dribble Handoff: Best city and venue to join Dayton as host for the NCAA Tournament's expanded opening round?

As March Madness expands to 76 teams in 2027, Dayton needs a partner city to host the 12-game opening round. Our writers have some ideas

France roasts Norway: Ousmane Dembélé steps into a starring role with fastest World Cup hat trick in 72 years

What was hoped to be a superstar head-to-head between Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland instead became a runaway reminder of France's greatness

2026 NBA Draft intel: Latest buzz on Wizards' No. 1 pick, trade chatter and prospects rising late

Is AJ Dybantsa at No. 1 a lock? Could Utah really draft Cam Boozer second? Which point guard will be first off the board? A rundown on what we're hearing heading into Tuesday night

Why Dusty May leaving Michigan and college basketball behind in June isn't remotely surprising

May never intended to stay much longer at Michigan, but college basketball's erratic landscape accelerated his decision

AJ Dybantsa's relentless pursuit to try and be the No. 1 pick driven by one motto: 'Keep it in the family'

Over the past five years the Dybantsas have controlled almost everything. The one thing they can't is what AJ has always wanted most: The No. 1 pick

2026 NBA Mock Draft: Cameron Boozer goes to Jazz at No. 2, Clippers like Mikel Brown for fifth pick

Matt Norlander's one and only mock draft for 2026 has Utah subverting expectations at No. 2

Kylian Mbappé's bombastic, two-goal 2026 World Cup debut sets the tone for France's quest to win it all

France loudly announced its arrival on Tuesday in New Jersey. Matt Norlander was there and writes what it's like to experience Kylian Mbappé's brilliance in person

Why Duke vs. Michigan is leaving Madison Square Garden and moving to Miami Marlins' baseball stadium

The story of the saga behind two preseason top-five teams pivoting plans and flying south to play on a baseball field in December

Arkansas, Arizona agree to multi-year series starting next season in Phoenix, then home-and-home in 2027, 2028

The teams are coming off a high-scoring Sweet 16 affair in the 2026 NCAAs, and both could be top-10-good next season

Milan Momcilovic commits to Kentucky: Mark Pope salvages his offseason by landing last big transfer available

Momcilovic is a top-three transfer in the 2026 cycle and immediately changes the discussion around the Wildcats next season

Dribble Handoff: Who are 2026 NBA Draft sleepers who can follow the Jalen Brunson All-Star mold?

These potential second-round draft picks could have what it takes to find a spot and thrive in the NBA

Players Era 2026 brackets, matchups revealed: Two tournaments, 24 teams and hefty NIL paydays in Vegas

The NIL-based mega event for 2026 includes Florida, Michigan, Gonzaga, Iowa State, Houston, Louisville, Tennessee, St. John's and more

Matt Norlander is a national award-winning senior writer in his 16th season covering college basketball for CBS Sports. He also co-hosts the Eye on College Basketball podcast and is a college hoops analyst and insider for CBS Sports HQ and CBS Sports Network. In addition to college hoops, Norlander covers the NBA Draft, is CBS Sports' lead Olympics columnist and occasionally writes on golf. He is currently president of the United States Basketball Writers Association as well. Norlander lives in Connecticut with his wife and two sons, is an avid guitarist, amateur drummer and enthusiastic skier. You're happily invited to send him story tips and music recommendations.

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