Drexel Ousted By Top-seeded Illinois In 1st NCAA Tournament Appearance Since 1996
Illinois cruised past 16th-seeded Drexel 78-49 Friday in the Illini's first NCAA Tournament game as a No. 1 seed in 16 years.
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Illinois cruised past 16th-seeded Drexel 78-49 Friday in the Illini's first NCAA Tournament game as a No. 1 seed in 16 years.
The Colorado Buffaloes are in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016.
College basketball fans will spend hours watching the NCAA Tournament, and some of that will likely come during work hours.
WBZ-TV and CBSN are welcoming new Boston College head coach Earl Grant as a guest analyst to break down the bracket action throughout this year's tournament, and he tipped things off on Friday by discussing the unique atmosphere that players will be dealing with this year.
The Ramblers are back in the NCAA Tourney for the first time since going to the Final Four in 2018.
The Illini are set to begin what they hope is a long run in the NCAA Tournament with a first-round game against 16th-seeded Drexel.
He's been igniting crowds for years. Baltimore's Darryl Morsell is the real deal. Before he was a four-year starter for the Maryland Terrapins, Mount St. Joseph High School was where the spark started and hasn't been put out since.
The first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament tips off in about 18 hours.
The Ramblers were the darlings of the 2018 tournament. Now back with a higher seed, can they find that magic once more?
Gonzaga, Baylor, Michigan and Illinois come into the NCAA Tournament as the top seeds, but it's unlikely all four will make it to the Final Four.
Lakers legend Magic Johnson made an appearance Wednesday night via Zoom on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert to talk about this year's NCAA Tournament and the return of fans in a limited capacity.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu is racking up the awards, and the latest might be his biggest yet.
Who are the players who will become household names in this year's tournament? We asked CBS Sports Network analyst Chris Walker to give us some players to watch.
College basketball fans have been waiting two years for another NCAA Tournament, but how similar will it be to what they're expecting?
Sister Jean is 101 and still up for dancin' – she's headed to Indianapolis to cheer on her Loyola Ramblers in the NCAA Tournament.
Tad Boyle and the Buffs are in Indianapolis preparing for their first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament on Saturday.
Which teams could pull off upsets that you should include in your bracket? We take a look at some of the possibilities.
It's the eighth time that the Final Four will be held in Indy and the team of Jim Nantz, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill and Tracy Wolfson have fond memories of some of their previous trips to the city.
The last time Illinois was a top seed, they went to the national championship. Is a repeat in store?
The Wolverines lost one of their senior leaders to injury last week. Can they still make it through a tough East region?
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Though there will be fewer screaming fans than years past, the broadcasts throughout are looking to use technology to bring fans at home as close to the court as possible.
The Bears are a 1-seed for the first time in program history. Is this the year they break through to the Final Four?
The Bulldogs enter the tournament undefeated. Can anyone stop them from making their way to the Final Four?
The schedule for the first three days of NCAA Tournament is set beginning with First Four play on Thursday, March 18.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown had a "good run" in Philadelphia and spoke highly of the team's new receiver room.
Christ Church in Old City has a free exhibit that includes artifacts from the American Revolution and a letter from George Washington.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown had a "good run" in Philadelphia and spoke highly of the team's new receiver room.
Christ Church in Old City has a free exhibit that includes artifacts from the American Revolution and a letter from George Washington.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
Christ Church in Old City has a free exhibit that includes artifacts from the American Revolution and a letter from George Washington.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
A man is in custody after making threatening comments online toward St. Pius X parish in Broomall, Pennsylvania, police say.
Sevean Brown and Hassan Ameer Nelson were sentenced to prison time for threatening, assaulting and stealing from a man in Northampton Township last year.
The U.S. Department of Justice says Philadelphia police and the city are under investigation for possible Second Amendment rights violations.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The City of Camden ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after a number of scrap yard fires broke out at the facility.
The body of missing swimmer Carlos Gil-Reyes, known by friends as Carlos Manuel, was recovered from the Delaware River, authorities said.
While many LGBTQ+ couples have historically chosen to live in big cities, more are now moving to the suburbs across the Philadelphia region.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown had a "good run" in Philadelphia and spoke highly of the team's new receiver room.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Union and Ivory Coast fans filled the stands at Subaru Park for a friendly Monday night match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 and allowed two runs in seven innings to win for the sixth time in seven starts, Adolis García hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A special exhibit for America's 250th anniversary at Christ Church in Philadelphia's Old City includes a letter from George Washington and other artifacts from the Revolutionary War.
The Phillies and South Jersey company Nest partnered to host the Skilled Trades All-Star Program, introducing 23 students from Liguori Academy to careers in the trades. CBS News Philadelphia's Chilekasi Adele reports.
Four high school seniors in New Jersey will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, who was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes reports.
Christopher M. Henderson, of Exton, was arrested Tuesday for making threats on social media against St. Pius X parish in Marple Township, Pennsylvania, police said.
PATCO on Tuesday debuted its commemorative America 250 train, highlighting symbols from Pennsylvania and New Jersey.