Eight Notes That Have Meant ‘N.C.A.A. Tournament’ for a Quarter-Century

The hummable theme song, first aired in 1993, is now familiar to almost anyone even remotely near a television in March.

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Repeal of Bathroom Law Could Be Boon for North Carolina Sports Fans

The law, which curbed protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, had led sports organizations such as the N.C.A.A. to cancel events in the state.

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Repeal of Bathroom Law Could Be Boon for North Carolina Sports Fans

The law, which curbed protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, had led sports organizations such as the N.C.A.A. to cancel events in the state.

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Red Wings End 25-Year Playoff Streak, While Oilers End a Drought

The Wings had held the longest streak in hockey, and in major North American sports, while the Oilers had the longest streak outside the postseason — 10 seasons.

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N.C.A.A. Tradition (Cutting Down Nets) Comes With a Snip of Danger

Some times things go wrong during a college basketball rite of spring that combines excited players and coaches with a ladder and a sharp object.

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Sharks 5, Rangers 4, overtime: Overtime Loss Is Enough for Rangers to Secure Playoff Spot

The Rangers earned their seventh straight trip to the postseason despite giving up a late goal in regulation and falling to San Jose.

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U.S. Women’s Team Strikes Its Deal With U.S.A. Hockey

The team had threatened to boycott the world championship, which begins this week, in pursuit of increased wages and support from the national governing body.

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