Sports

Stay in the game with updates on major leagues, competitions, and athlete stories. Sports articles on CurioAtlas deliver highlights, analysis, and cultural impact from across the globe.

How much can UK basketball coach Mark Pope make during March Madness?

As Mark Pope begins his second postseason as head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball, The Courier Journal analyzed the value of his contract and performance incentives ahead of the NCAA Tournament. Pope earned an automatic one-year extension for leading UK to a Sweet…

UCLA Bruins take on UCF Knights in first round of NCAA Tournament

UCF Knights (21-11, 10-10 Big 12) vs. UCLA Bruins (23-11, 15-8 Big Ten) Philadelphia; Friday, 7:25 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -5.5; over/under is 152.5 BOTTOM LINE: UCLA and UCF meet in the NCAA Tournament first round. The Bruins…

Houston Cougars take on the Texas A&M Aggies in second round

Texas A&M Aggies (22-11, 11-8 SEC) vs. Houston Cougars (29-6, 16-5 Big 12) Oklahoma City; Saturday, 6:10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -9.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 5 Houston and Texas A&M meet in the NCAA Tournament…

Nebraska and Vanderbilt play in second round of NCAA Tournament

Vanderbilt Commodores (27-8, 13-8 SEC) vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers (27-6, 15-6 Big Ten) Oklahoma City; Saturday, 8:45 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Commodores -2.5; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 15 Nebraska and No. 16 Vanderbilt meet in the NCAA Tournament…

Nevada plays Liberty in NIT matchup

Liberty Flames (26-7, 17-4 CUSA) at Nevada Wolf Pack (23-12, 14-9 MWC) Reno, Nevada; Saturday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Nevada and Liberty play in the National Invitation Tournament. The Wolf Pack are 14-9 against MWC opponents and 9-3 in…