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PHILADELPHIA — Saint Cinderella shows up for its Elite Eight news conference in wrinkled practice jerseys, mismatched protective masks, and the widest eyes.

PHILADELPHIA — This was not the end he envisioned to what seemed like another magical journey only moments earlier.

Yes, South Carolina is the favorite in the women’s tourney, and should be. But this year’s edition has shown us there are no guarantees, even for a squad this good.

As a child, I learned to mangle my last name: Guerrero. Spanish for warrior. A mouthquake of a name, it mobilizes the tongue's full range — from its genesis near the gullet to the rolled "rr," a windstorm by the teeth. My teachers compressed its three syllables to two, without…

PHILADELPHIA — If you watch it closely before tipoff, you can begin to understand why UCLA coach Mick Cronin wanted to keep this team intact as long as possible.

PHILADELPHIA — Cross one major worry off the list for UCLA.

LOS ANGELES — The first thing you notice is the hair.

SAN ANTONIO — Villanova is a steady-humming machine with the most accomplished coach in the Tournament not named Coach K. The No. 2 seed Wildcats have won two national titles in six years and are seasoned and savvy.

UCLA is preparing two game plans against North Carolina.