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5-at-10: A great sports Thursday across sports, Madness now and forever, must-see current athletes

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland (8) attempts a layup while Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt) Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland (8) attempts a layup while Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

By Jay Greeson March 26, 2026 8 min read

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What a Thursday

Buckle up, and thanks for playing along, as always.

MLB has 11 games filling all the p.m. hours today. The Sweet 16 games tip tonight on CBS and various Turner networks.

The NFL offseason has become its own season.