NCAA March Madness tournament begins today with predictions

The NCAA Tournament starts today, marking an exciting time for sports fans. Brackets for both the men's and women's tournaments are about to close, and many are making their final picks. In the men’s tournament, the favored teams to make it to the Final Four are Auburn, St. John’s, Duke, and Houston. The picks reflect a strong belief in these programs, especially St. John's, thanks to experienced coach Rick Pitino. The first round could see some upsets, with potential winners like North Carolina and Arkansas. A bold prediction suggests no double-digit seeds will reach the Sweet 16. Duke is favored to win it all, with standout player Cooper Flagg playing a key role. Fans are encouraged to stay focused on picking the final teams rather than searching for surprise winners. For the women’s tournament, the projected Final Four consists of UCLA, UConn, Texas, and South Carolina, three of which are top seeds. First-round upsets could come from Iowa State and Montana State. The best matchup might be between USC and UConn in the Elite 8, a repeat of last year's exciting game. UCLA is picked to take the championship title. In NFL news, proposed rule changes will be discussed at the league meetings, including a ban on the "tush push" play and changes in playoff seeding. If adopted, playoff seeds may be based on overall wins instead of division titles. Fans can look forward to a thrilling couple of weeks of basketball. The women's tournament kicks off tomorrow, promising more excitement as teams battle for the championship.