Syracuse’s Cinderella story came to an end on Saturday

The GIST: The Villanova Wildcats’ run in the men’s NCAA tournament ended on Saturday in a Sweet 16 loss to the Baylor Bears. Can we pretend it’s 2018 instead?

No. 12 Oregon State Beavers beat No. 8 Loyola Ramblers 65–58 in the Sweet 16 on Saturday.

The GIST: The Boston Pride are hoisting trophies (again!), while the Celtics refreshed their lineup with some new starpower. Get those duck boats ready.

The GIST: It’s a big day in the NBA: Toronto Raptor Kyle Lowry’s birthday! And because it’s also NBA trade deadline day, he might get a new team as a b-day present.

The GIST: Although the Seahawks are making moves that quarterback Russell Wilson approves of, it’s the college squads we’re paying the most attention to these days.

The GIST: Keep your eyes peeled if the injury-laden Lakers and Clippers make major moves before today’s NBA trade deadline. But let’s be real, it’s all college ball ’round here, baby.

The GIST: After seven straight days of college hoops madness, we’ll have two days to restock our snacks and fluff the couch cushions before Sweet Sixteen action begins on Saturday. Getcha popcorn ready.

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The GIST: We’re not fans of owner Dan Snyder receiving almost complete control of the WFT. But what are we fans of? The Maryland women’s basketball team.