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Russian Qualifier Upsets Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in Miami

Russian qualifier Varvara Gracheva overpowered fourth-seeded Ons Jabeur of Tunisia 6-2, 6-2 on Friday in the second round of the Miami Open. Jabeur, who is ranked fifth in the WTA, twice sought assistance from the training staff. She has been slowed by a knee injury this year, perhaps playing a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 25, 2023

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The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2023

Texas steps up without Dylan Disu, defeats Xavier for chance at NCAA Final Four

A season filled with gut checks and daunting challenges gave Texas another test.

Tribune News Service · Mar 25, 2023

Miami Madness: Hurricanes' high-octane offense blows past Houston, 89-75, to reach Elite Eight

For decades now, since the University of Miami men’s basketball program was resurrected after lying dormant for 14 years, the Hurricanes have been toiling, often in front of sparse crowds, to gain respect and prove that Hurricanes can do more than play football.

Miami Herald · Mar 25, 2023

Greg Cote: Miami men, women both in Elite Eight on stunning, historic day for Hurricanes

Well, this is a bit insane. The University of Miami — for the past 40 years “the football school” — climbed to the top of college basketball on Friday. On this day in history, UM owned the NCAA Tournament and March Madness. Might not last. Might not even last the…

Miami Herald · Mar 25, 2023

Miami’s Larrañaga Breaks Out Awkward Dance Moves After Houston Upset

The Hurricanes and their longtime coach had plenty to celebrate on Friday.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 25, 2023

Jim Larrañaga celebrated Miami’s huge upset over Houston with the sweetest dance moves

Jim Larrañaga is such a legend.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 25, 2023

Greg Cote: 'We got a spine.' Miami women's basketball reaches Elite Eight for 1st time.

If the Miami Hurricanes’ women’s basketball team failed to win your attention or the nation’s with that victory over No. 1 seed Indiana on the Hoosiers' home court, maybe Friday did the trick?

Miami Herald · Mar 25, 2023

No. 5 Miami Dominates No. 1 Houston, Advances to Elite Eight

The Hurricanes cruised to victory and eliminated the final No. 1 seed in the 2023 men’s NCAA tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 25, 2023

Despite late rally, Villanova’s NCAA Tournament run comes to an end in the Sweet 16 vs. Miami

When No. 9 seed Miami defeated No. 1 Indiana on Monday, No. 4 Villanova suddenly became slight favorites in the Sweet 16. But when the ball tipped Friday afternoon, it was clear that Miami came to play.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 24, 2023