So just do it with our brothers. It’s really special.” Martelli said the journey here began in June, a few months after Bryant lost in the semifinals of their conference tournament last season.

Many sports fans are still processing the December death of longtime broadcaster Greg Gumbel, and there was no question his absence would be felt on Selection Sunday. For years, this was a day ...

Greg Gumbel was a titan in sports broadcasting, known for his terrific presence on air for all kinds of events from the NFL to college basketball. The late CBS announcer died in December of 2024 ...