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Conference USA holds an annual men’s basketball tournament with the winner getting an automatic bid to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.Conference USA features 14 teams–Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, Florida International, Louisiana Tech, Marshall, Middle Tennessee State, North Texas, Old Dominion, Rice, Southern Miss, Texas-Arlington, UAB, UTEP, and Western Kentucky.The conference began its men’s basketball tournament in 1996.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COLLEGE BASKETBALL COVERAGERead below for a list of past champions.2021: NORTH TEXAS North Texas guard Javion Hamlet, center, celebrates with teammates after the championship game against Western Kentucky in the NCAA Conference USA men’s basketball tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in…

Distributed by EIN PresswireLos Angeles prepares for increased tourism as NBA, FIFA and Olympic events drive visitor growth and rising demand for venues across the city. Major global events often spark discussions about capacity, coordination, and long-term infrastructure, shaping how cities plan venue use beyond a single event cycle.” — Candace Massachi, Special Events Director at Bronson Hospitality. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Global Sports Events and Tourism Trends Los Angeles is preparing for a significant rise in visitor activity in 2025 as a series of global sporting events place the city at the center…

“Half of my Massachusetts clients over the last five years have either left or are planning to leave,” Karger says. That represents “billions of dollars in net worth and hundreds of millions of dollars in annual income.”He — and other experts I’ve talked with — note that Massachusetts faces stiff competition from other states for tax dollars. Such moves could profoundly impact funding for schools, infrastructure, social services, and charities. And it’s part of a growing discussion about the state’s competitiveness as a place to do business, build companies, and raise a family.Karger lives in Boston, and he’s an unabashed…

RALEIGH, N.C. – Boston College Baseball (11-8, 3-3 ACC) fell to NC State (16-4, 2-1 ACC) on Sunday afternoon, 5-1. Brady Miller started for the Eagles in his longest outing of the year, which saw him go four innings, allowing just two hits and one earned run. He was relieved in the top of the fifth inning by Jacob Burnham, who gave up three earned runs without recording an out. Burnham was replaced by Luke D’Ancona, who pitched two scoreless innings while giving up three hits. Chase Hartsell pitched the seventh and was perfect, throwing just eight pitches to get through…

Entertainment Conan O’Brien returned to host the Oscars for a second straight year, poking fun at Netflix, Timothee Chalamet, and most of all, himself. Host Conan O’Brien appears during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Chris Pizzello/AP 2026 Oscars: Full list of winners (updating live) Oscars red carpet: See the best Academy Awards fashion Hosting the Academy Awards for a second consecutive year, Conan O’Brien was his characteristic self at the 2026 Oscars: Awkward, high-energy, self-effacing, and hilarious.The Brookline native put his stamp on the ceremony with a commitment to high-concept stage…

Here’s a look at Summit County-area high school sports highlights for the Week of March 2-8.Coaches and athletic directors can send their results to bjsports@thebeaconjournal.com for inclusion in BeaconJournal.com’s weekly high school sports highlights.Watch Ohio High School Sports Live on the NFHS Network all seasonSaturday’s girls basketball: Wadsworth, Copley, STVM win regional championships to advance to state semifinalsDivision I, Region 1 finalWadsworth 64, Mentor 55: Lauren Decker scored 23 points to lead the Grizzlies (24-2) to a win over the Cardinals (24-2) at Barberton High School.Wadsworth advanced to the girls basketball state tournament for the seventh time. The Grizzlies won state championships in 1997…

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are well underway, and it might be the most that most people will hear about curling or bobsled, at least for the next four years.For many viewers, the 2026 Olympic Games have showcased just how peculiar some winter sports can be, from the flight of ski jumping to the rigor of ski mountaineering, a new event this year.As unfamiliar as the current lineup of winter Olympic sports might be for some, Olympic Games history reveals even more unusual showcases, like skiers riding behind horses or performing their ballet moves on the snow.Prior to the 1992…

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal has secured over $14 million in Community Project Funds to be distributed across western and central Massachusetts.Congressman Neal announced on Wednesday that he successfully obtained $14,320,000 in funds to be awarded to 15 projects in the First Congressional District of Massachusetts. The funding aims to strengthen infrastructure, expand education opportunities, and ensure that families and businesses in the region continue to thrive. Chicopee wastewater plant receives funding to enhance Connecticut River quality “As we continue to see attacks on congressional spending power, this is an important reminder of why our Founding Fathers entrusted…

Bruins’ James Hagens plans take shape as NHL playoffs approach during Boston College run originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Boston Bruins’ first-round pick from the 2025 NHL Draft is still in college.AdvertisementJames Hagens isn’t letting his career at Boston College end quietly, either, as he just scored two goals to help BC advance in the Hockey East conference tournament. But when that run is over, keep an eye on him.Hagens is exactly the type of college draftee who can slide right up to the NHL and make an…

Bruins Know Importance Of Three-Game Road Trip Amid Playoff Push originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Boston Bruins remain firmly in the playoff mix and will now go on the road for three games.AdvertisementBoston is holding onto the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, and the Bruins are set to play three conference rivals on their road trip. So, after losing to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday, star forward David Pastrnak knows the importance of the road trip.“We have good sequences on the road,” Pastrnak said after practice on Friday.…