Best NCAA Tournament Team-Name Stories
NCAA team names are among the more interesting in sports. From Boilermakers to Bulldogs, some origin stories aren't quite what you'd think.
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NCAA team names are among the more interesting in sports. From Boilermakers to Bulldogs, some origin stories aren't quite what you'd think.
With March Madness in full swing, SportsLine offers its top picks for the opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament.
Buffalo and Loyola of Chicago authored the biggest stunners Thursday during the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
The Big East, with six NCAA Tournament teams, including Villanova and Xavier as #1 seeds, has reestablished itself as an elite conference.
Thursday is the first full day of games in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Get an in-depth look at the games being played at Pittsburgh's PPG Paints Arena.
The NCAA Tournament field is officially set, with a few notable at-large seeds and high-profile snubs. Get the breakdown on the bracket.
College basketball fans wax romantic for the NCAA Tournament's Cinderella teams, but want them gone before the Final Four.
What's the most memorable moment you have from tournaments of years gone by?
With March Madness a week away, conference tournaments are crowning their winners, giving select teams an automatic NCAA Tournament bid.
We headed to CBS Sports NCAA Tournament media day to get the broadcasters' opinion on who the favorites to make the trip to San Antonio are.
CBS Sports Network college basketball analyst breaks down the Big Ten Tournament that plays out this week at Madison Square Garden.
One year ago, a local family cheered as a buzzer-beater by nephew Kris Jenkins won the national championship for Villanova. But emotions were mixed.
In case you missed it, here's how UNC bested Gonzaga on Monday night in Glendale, Arizona in the national championship game.
Justin Jackson delivered the go-ahead three-point play and North Carolina scored the last eight points for a 71-65 win over Gonzaga.
North Carolina is currently a 1.5-point favorite to get the job done, but that point and a half isn't deterring bettors.
Gonzaga and North Carolina are evenly matched, even if the Bulldogs lack the Tar Heels' NCAA Tournament pedigree.
The Tar Heels dominated on the offensive glass in closing out the Ducks.
The Bulldogs withstood a late charge from the Gamecocks to advance to the title game.
The Final Four has an eclectic mix of teams seeking the title -- South Carolina, Gonzaga, Oregon, North Carolina. Let's break them down.
Sean McManus, David Levy, Grant Hill and Bill Raftery discuss the tournament to date and look ahead to Final Four weekend.
Zach Collins, Gonzaga's freshman forward, is a valuable sixth man on a balanced Bulldogs team that's favored in the Final Four.
While no brackets have a perfect Final Four, 37 people chose South Carolina to make it to the Final Four.
South Carolina's journey to the Final Four is improbable, though not as much as coach Frank Martin's realization of his dream.
The Kentucky point guard took the team's loss to UNC in the Elite 8 heard.
Some of the best moments, stats, and highlights you may have missed this weekend.
Actor Michael Keaton was roasted before receiving the 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
The teen driver who was killed in a crash in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, while on a FaceTime call with a friend was identified as Charles Raffensberger III.
Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania has honored outstanding young people in the area through its "18 Under Eighteen" program.
An 18-year-old young man from Pittsburgh was killed and nine others were injured after a massive pileup on Interstate 79.
The Blairsville Underground Railroad Museum shares the stories of slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction and beyond
Actor Michael Keaton was roasted before receiving the 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
The teen driver who was killed in a crash in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, while on a FaceTime call with a friend was identified as Charles Raffensberger III.
Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania has honored outstanding young people in the area through its "18 Under Eighteen" program.
An 18-year-old young man from Pittsburgh was killed and nine others were injured after a massive pileup on Interstate 79.
The Blairsville Underground Railroad Museum shares the stories of slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction and beyond
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
It was only a few months ago that Pennsylvania passed the 2025 budget several months late, and now the process begins for this year.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Daisy takes us live to learn more about 100.7 Star's Best Pizza in Pittsburgh competition.
We’re hearing from some of you! How did you meet? What is your love story?
Daisy shows us how to see our closet in a different way.
Some local pups will be in the game this year, and we’re meeting one from Animal Friends!
The band has a Pittsburgh connection, and we’re getting a performance live in the studio!
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Southwestern Pennsylvania's cold and snowy winter is taking its toll on more than just our roadways and walkways.
The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that pitcher José Urquidy and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract.
Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald headlines the five-player 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Thursday night in the final game for both teams before the Olympic break.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
Filming for the final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is expected to take place between March and June.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
"Stick Season" singer Noah Kahan is coming to Pittsburgh this summer.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
KDKA-TV Sports' Cassidy Wood and the Post-Gazette's Jason Mackey discuss the sports topics of the day.
Chuck Dorgan was one of the 20-plus vehicles involved in the crash. He said the scariest moment wasn't when he crashed his truck. It was what happened after.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
For five years, Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania has honored outstanding young people in our area through its "18 Under 18" program.
The Blairsville Area Underground Railroad is an important mark in American history.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
