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Let the Madness Begin!

The NCAA's March Madness men's basketball playoffs begin this week. Here is a PDF bracket so you can make your selections.

Round 1 of the NCAA's March Madness tournament began last night with the 'First Four.' (Local team USC plays Virginia Commonwealth University for a shot at a place on the bracket today at 6 p.m. PDT. ESPN Radio 710 and truTV are covering the action.)

The real playoffs, during which 64 college basketball teams battle single-elimination style for the NCAA Championship, begin on Thursday.

The annual tournament will culminate in the finals on April 4.

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March Madness has become know as a betting game for millions of spectators. Join in on the action and fill out your own bracket by clicking and downloading at right.


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