The 2019 NCAA Tournament for men's college basketball will be held from Selection Sunday on Sunday, March 17, 2019 (3/17/19) to the Final Four national championship on April 8, 2019 (4/8/19). The first round of the tournament begins on Thursday, March 21. Regional sites in 2019 are Hartford, Conn.; Salt Lake City, Utah; Des Moines, Iowa; Jacksonville, Fla.; Tulsa, Okla.; Columbus, Ohio; Columbia, S.C.; and San Jose Calif. Fans: Get tickets for NCAA Tournament 2019 via PrimeSport here. Fans: Get tickets for NCAA Tournament 2019 via StubHub here. Fans: Get accommodations in NCAA Tournament cities via AirBnB here. Here's where the tournament will be contested, courtesy of the NCAA: Selection Sunday, N/A, March 17 First Four, Dayton, Ohio, March 19-20 1st/2nd Rounds, Hartford, Conn., March 21/23 1st/2nd Rounds, Salt Lake City, Utah, March 21/23 1st/2nd Rounds, Des Moines, Iowa, March 21/23 1st/2nd Rounds, Jacksonville, Fla., March 21/23 1st/2nd Rounds, Tulsa, Okla., … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament 2019: Dates, sites, locations, tickets for March Madness
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College basketball winners and losers as March Madness approaches
Scott Gleeson USA TODAY Published 8:52 PM EST Feb 9, 2019 Saturday's unveiling of the top 16 seeds by the NCAA tournament selection committee provided a glimpse into the future. But the day's game slate also served as a reminder that there's still plenty of basketball to be played in the next five weeks up until Selection Sunday. In a battle between two forecasted No. 1 seeds, Duke once again out-dueled Virginia. The Blue Devils started the day as the top overall seed, per the committee's assessment, and ended the day with an even stronger profile. The Cavaliers, meanwhile, only suffered their second loss of the season, but this one was a much more convincing loss and on their home court. Villanova was perhaps the most notable snub on the selection committee's list of top four seeds in each NCAA tourney region, and the Wildcats had an opportunity to beat a No. 3-seeded Marquette team on the road. Instead, they lost their first game in Big East play and the Golden … [Read more...] about College basketball winners and losers as March Madness approaches
MVLS raises $156K during annual March Madness benefit
Attorneys Anthony Ashton, left, of Baxter, Baker, Sidle, Conn & Jones, P.A., and Henry York, of DLA Piper, join in the festivities by getting a photo with Baltimore Ravens mascot Poe during Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service’s annual March Madness benefit. (Photo by Stephanie Burman, 5th and Market Photography) From left, the Hon. Fred Hecker; Mary Keating, of the Law Office of Mary T. Keating; and E. Hutchinson Robbins, an attorney with Miles and Stockbridge, attended Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service’s annual March Madness benefit. (Photo by Stephanie Burman, 5th and Market Photography) From left, the Hon. Mark Scurti; Larry Coppel, of Gordon Feinblatt; Georgios Makris; and the Hon. Fred Hecker, were on hand for Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service’s annual March Madness benefit. (Photo by Stephanie Burman, 5th and Market Photography) From left, Carol Harten, a senior branch manager with M&T Bank; DeNae Harris, a a branch manager with M&T Bank; Mike … [Read more...] about MVLS raises $156K during annual March Madness benefit
Bryce Thompson The Future of March Madness
www.okhoopsreport.com By Sam Durden On March 10th, after an upset victory over top ranked and undefeated Union in the Semifinals of the Class 6A Tournament, Rod Thompson, former University of Tulsa standout and current color analyst for Cox Sports, had the responsibility of calming his son down. His son, Bryce, a 6 foot 3 freshman guard at Booker T. Washington, netted 15 points that night, including a clutch 3 in the fourth quarter to keep the Hornets ahead. The elder Thompson, in a calm manner asked his son “how do you feel?” The lanky freshman responded “I’m good”. Dad then responded “don’t stay up too late, get you some rest. Tomorrow you’ll have a chance to get one of your own so you won’t have to wear one of mine.” Which is a reference to the younger Thompson wearing one of his father’s three State Championship rings from his days at Beggs in the early 1990s. Over 20 years ago, Rod Thompson had to go the hard route … [Read more...] about Bryce Thompson The Future of March Madness
Leave March Madness behind: Follow long-term game plan for winning capital decision
March Madness was not restricted to college basketball this year. When the Federal Open Market Committee last month raised its benchmark federal funds rate one quarter of a percentage point to 1.75 percent, it again stirred excitement among finance decision-makers and economic prognosticators. Some economists expect four or more increases in 2018. Having watched the interest rate scoreboard as a commercial banker over the past decade, my advice from the sidelines is this: stick to your long-term game plan and put your company in a position to win when it comes to the cost of capital. Here are a few strategies to keep your head in the game: 1. Don't overreact to the "officials"The Fed is like an economic referee, making calls to control the economy's pace. Don't lose your cool when the whistle blows. Compared with pre-financial crisis lending, today's rates remain relatively low and borrower friendly. Although more hikes are anticipated this year, they are expected to remain … [Read more...] about Leave March Madness behind: Follow long-term game plan for winning capital decision