And it surely has way more drama, buzzer-beaters, and loads of pride: the National Invitation Tournament, or just the NIT.

Craig Faulkner's team defeated four opponents to win the title. Venice pitching allowed just four runs in the four victories.

Before it was called the Masters, the tournament was named the "Augusta National Invitation Tournament." Horton Smith won the first ever edition in 1934 and claimed a prize of $1,500. Who has won ...

In hindsight, Trey Bonham and Honor Huff have been around Dan Earl long enough to trust him. But in June, not knowing much ...

Jones and Roberts had grand plans for their “Augusta National Invitation Tournament” – the only question was when to schedule it. As a newcomer to the game, the organizers knew that their ...

Augusta National's chairman Fred Ridley ruled out the creation of a direct path to the Masters for LIV Golf players, unlike ...

SARASOTA - In 2012 and 2013, the Venice High baseball team was invited to the prestigious National High School Invitational tournament. One year, Craig Faulkner’s club finished 3-1, the next ...