March Madness 2014: Live Updates From Day One

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A non-roster Delaware player runs past a logo during practice for the NCAA college basketball tournament in Spokane, Wash., Wednesday, March 19, 2014.

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By Sam Laird and Brian Ries2014-03-20 15:50:04 UTC

Sixty-four teams, hundreds of hopeful players and untold magical moments yet to unfold — the 2014 March Madness tournament tips off in earnest on Thursday, bringing its annual college basketball bonanza to living rooms and sports bars across America.

Mashable's sports reporter Sam Laird has volunteered as tribute (OK, practically begged) to watch all 16 games on the Big Dance's first day. We'll be covering the action live right here — check back or follow along throughout the day for updates, analysis and all the best and buzziest March Madness links and photos from around the web.

Because, at least this time of year, there's no such thing as too much basketball.

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