Weekend Links
Men’s March Madness 2025: Ranking the remaining 8 teams – ESPN
After a record-breaking Selection Sunday, the SEC continued to deliver, and it makes up half of the Elite Eight (Florida, Auburn, Tennessee, Alabama). Duke held off a fervent Arizona squad that launched a late comeback Thursday to secure Jon Scheyer’s second trip to the Elite Eight as a head coach. Houston squeezed by Purdue late Friday night on a last-second shot. Texas Tech overcame a double-digit deficit in overtime against Arkansas, while Michigan State made the right plays late to seal Tom Izzo’s 11th Elite Eight appearance.
Men’s March Madness 2025: What to watch for on Day 7 – The Athletic
In the first of two games Saturday, the swarming offense of Texas Tech will lock horns with the relentless scoring prowess and swagger of Florida. It also will be a clash of two of the best up-and-coming coaches in the country.
2025 NFL mock draft: Shedeur Sanders falls to playoff contender, two AFC teams trade up – CBSSports.com
With every team holding its own first-round pick ahead of draft night, could we be in for a wild Round 1?
Photos: Partial Solar Eclipse Captivates Much of the Northern Hemisphere – The New York Times
As the sun rose in the Northern Hemisphere on Saturday, the moon cut across Earth’s orbit and took a bite out of the sun.
Drinking from plastic bottles directly linked to high blood pressure – Earth.com
Plastic containers and packaging are everywhere, as many people rely on them for food storage, convenience, and hydration. Plastics have improved modern life in countless ways, but the ultimate price of this convenience is only now coming clearly into focus.
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