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Michael Collins

Michael Collins is a sports humorist, columnist, former radio host, and local Atlanta team apologist who has been covering sports nationally for over 30 years. He is a member of the FWAA and has had his work featured in Sports Illustrated and FOX Sports. His words of wisdom - "A facepalm is not an endorsement"

Mar 31, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack forward DJ Burns Jr. (30) reacts in the

Regardless of who's crowned champion, DJ Burns has won March Madness

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Feb 2, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA;  NFC head coach Eli Manning participates in the AFC versus NFC Pro

Who's in the 'Buy a bucket of Corona' NCAA Tournament commercial with Eli Manning?

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Mar 16, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) shoots as

Wisconsin fans going bonkers after huge OT upset of Purdue in Big Ten tourney

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Apr 1, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; San Diego State Aztecs guard Lamont Butler (5) shoots the game winning basket over Florida Atlantic Owls guard Nicholas Boyd (2) during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Final Four drama: Lamont Butler throws killswitch at buzzer to crush FAU

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Apr 1, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls guard Brandon Weatherspoon (23) reacts against the San Diego State Aztecs in the semifinals of the Final Four of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

And the Final Four Best Actor Oscar goes to…Brandon Weatherspoon

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Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts after cutting down the net following a victory against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the NCAA tournament West Regional final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

UConn wants to continue stellar history in Final Four games

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Mar 26, 2023; Louisville, KY, USA; San Diego State Aztecs guard Darrion Trammell (12) makes a free throw during the second half against the Creighton Bluejays at the NCAA Tournament South Regional-Creighton vs San Diego State at KFC YUM! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

Twitter reacts to bizarre ending of San Diego State vs Creighton Elite 8 game

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Mar 24, 2023; Louisville, KY, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats looks at guard Mark Sears (1) after he was poked in the eye during the second half of the NCAA tournament round of sixteen against the San Diego State Aztecs at KFC YUM! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

It’s not football, but Twitter still mercilessly trolls Alabama after Sweet 16 loss to San Diego State

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Mar 18, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser (0) celebrates with teammates after a play during the second half against the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

March Madness Sweet 16 ticket prices: How much does it cost to attend Houston vs Miami

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Houston Cougars players celebrate their victory as Auburn Tigers take on Houston Cougars in the second round of NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Houston Cougars defeated Auburn Tigers 81-64.

Houston vs Miami NCAA Tournament Sweet 16: How to watch, odds and predictions for March Madness

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Mar 23, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; The UCLA Bruins bench reacts after guard Amari Bailey (not pictured) made a three point basket against the Gonzaga Bulldogs late in the second half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

UCLA Twitter has nuclear meltdown after Bruins blow 13-point lead in Sweet 16 vs Gonzaga

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Mar 23, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin instructs his team against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Mick Cronin gives most astute basketball observance in Sweet 16 halftime interview

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Mar 19, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls guard Alijah Martin (15) walks off the court after defeating the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Beautiful Round 2 game by FAU slightly tainted by poor decision as time expired

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Mar 19, 2023; Greensboro, NC, USA; The Kentucky Wildcats bench reacts to the game against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second half in the second round of the 2023 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Twitter trolling Kentucky after loss to K-State is barbarous (and fun)

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Mar 19, 2023; Greensboro, NC, USA; Kansas State Wildcats head coach Jerome Tang reacts to the game during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second round of the 2023 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Jerome Tang is everything following Kansas State win over Kentucky in March Madness

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Mar 17, 2023; Albany, NY, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Jordan Miller (11) reacts in the second half against the Drake Bulldogs at MVP Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Miami vs Indiana NCAA Tournament Round 2: How to watch, odds and predictions for March Madness

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