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Colby Colwell

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Colby Colwell is a freelance contributor with a bachelor’s in Computer & Information Technology and a minor in Psychology from Western Kentucky University. With a deep passion for sports, especially NASCAR, he offers his substantial knowledge along with his adept writing skills. When he’s not writing, Colby enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with his family.

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Oregon women pull off first major upset of NCAA Tournament

The first big upset of the opening round in the women's NCAA Tournament took place in the Birmingham 2 regional on Friday night.

Kentucky fends off Liberty in Round of 64 behind Georgia Amoore's record-tying performance

Senior guard Georgia Amoore has been sensational for Kentucky all season long, and Friday's NCAA Tournament first-round game against 13-seed Liberty was no exception.

NASCAR managing director responds to unusual situation during Las Vegas race

Talk about some creativity and on-the-spot decision-making from Christopher Bell's No. 20 team in Sunday's Cup Series race at Las Vegas.

Mark Pope looking to accomplish what John Calipari failed to at end of Kentucky tenure 

Mark Pope and Kentucky could go on a run this NCAA Tournament, which John Calipari's teams failed to do at the end of his tenure.

SEC women's teams that have the best chance of going on a run in the NCAA Tournament

Here are two teams that have the best chance of going on a run in the NCAA Tournament and one team that could surprise.

Of record 14 SEC teams selected to NCAA Tournament, which have the best chance of going on a run?

With a record 14 teams selected to the NCAA Tournament - breaking the record of 11 set by the Big East in 2011 - the SEC heads into the Big Dance on the heels of a historic accomplishment. Which have the best chance to make a deep run?

Women's No. 1 seeds with easiest, toughest draw in NCAA Tournament

Now that teams have been seeded and matchups are in place, which of the four No. 1 seeds has the easiest path to the Final Four and which one has the toughest draw of the four teams?

Men's No. 1 seeds with easiest, toughest draw in NCAA Tournament

Now that teams have been seeded and matchups are in place, which of the four No. 1 seeds has the easiest path to the Final Four and which one has the toughest draw of the four teams?

NASCAR Pennzoil 400 takeaways: Eventful Las Vegas race produces first-time Cup Series winner

Here are five takeaways from the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas.

No. 4 Florida sets SEC Tournament record with emphatic semifinal win

No. 4 Florida left no doubt in a dominant showing against No. 5 Alabama on Saturday.

Sweet revenge for No. 8 Tennessee in thrilling SEC semifinal win

No. 8 Tennessee and No. 3 Auburn put on a show on Saturday. 

NASCAR Pennzoil 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

Ahead of Sunday's final leg of the three-race west coast swing, here's a favorite, an underdog and the storylines you should follow.

No. 17 BYU outlasts No. 12 Iowa State in historic Big 12 quarterfinal

BYU brings a nine-game winning streak into the Big 12 semifinals on Friday night and looks like a team that is in prime position for a run in March.

American ends NCAA Tournament drought with Patriot League title win

The American University Eagles are going dancing for the first time since 2014.

Ohio State's tourney hopes take massive hit with first-round loss in Big Ten Tournament

The chances of the Buckeyes making it to the Big Dance were greatly diminished after a disappointing early exit.

Seahawks add to depleted receiving corps by reaching agreement with journeyman WR

This comes after the team released veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett and agreed to trade DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Robert Morris completes remarkable turnaround to punch NCAA Tournament ticket

The Robert Morris Colonials may have been the No. 1 seed in the Horizon League Tournament, but that does not tell the full story for a program that was far from relevant a season ago.

Assessing Kentucky's chances in the SEC Tournament

It's been an up-and-down season for Kentucky, How will the Wildcats fare in an incredibly challenging SEC Tournament.

No. 3 UConn women continue Big East dominance with another conference title

The third-ranked UConn Huskies took care of No. 22 Creighton on Monday night to win the Big East title, 70-50, and continue their dominance in conference tournaments.

Five key storylines to watch for men's Champ Week

Now with the regular season complete and some automatic bids already punched in mid-major tournaments, men's Champ Week takes center stage. Ahead of what is sure to be an action-packed week of games to decide the NCAA Tournament field, here are five storylines for men's Champ Week.

How No. 11 Duke women's basketball played to its strength in upset of No. 6 Notre Dame

No. 11 Duke utilized its strong defense and forced 16 turnovers in a 61-56 upset of No. 6 Notre Dame on Saturday.

No. 19 Kentucky ties NCAA record in impressive road win

The Wildcats go into the SEC Tournament with back-to-back wins and some momentum despite battling injuries all season.

No. 10 Oklahoma women rally past No. 12 Kentucky to reach SEC Tournament semifinals

No. 10 Oklahoma used a strong inside game and a near-perfect outing from the charity stripe to take down No. 12 Kentucky.

How No. 5 Florida strengthened its resume with key road win

No. 5 Florida took advantage of a dominant rebounding game and a strong paint presence to take down No. 7 Alabama, 99-94, on Wednesday, and strengthen its case for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.