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The Kentucky Wildcats beat the Kansas Jayhawks 67-59 Monday night to win the NCAA men's basketball championship in New Orleans. Despite a late surge that brought the Jayhawks within five points, the Wildcats dominated the game, leading by double digits during much of the second half.

Kentucky has the best players. Kansas has the most heart. From the first practice in October to the final cutting of the nets in April, that's how the two teams remaining in the NCAA tournament have made a name for themselves.

The Kansas Jayhawks edged past the Ohio State Buckeyes late Saturday night, setting up an an NCAA tournament championship showdown with top-seeded Kentucky.

The Jayhawks rallied late to beat their former coach Roy Williams and reach their first Final Four since 2008, the year of their last tournament victory over Williams and ensuing championship.

The Arc: Notre Dame grabs the final No. 1 seed and is slotted out West. Ohio State is a lock for the top line.

Ali Farokhmanesh’s 20-footer stretched a 1-point lead to 4, and the Panthers held on for a surprise upset.

Kansas officials are checking to see if basketball coach Bill Self's brief encounter with a top recruit might constitute an NCAA infraction.