we have all been underdogs. this is a community of the underdogs. this is a country of underdogs. we will win. >> reporter: the homecoming was short and he headed to michigan for rally tomorrow. he heads for debate in michigan on thursday. we will see him and all of the other candidates in florida over the next two weeks. there will be a republican debate at the university of -- 10th. >>> as we were watching the returns earlier, for short time it seemed like rubio had at least a chance at pulling off a win and virginia. -- in virginia. are winner take all primary on the 15th he has a chance. -- our winner take all primary on the 15th he has a chance. >> that's one poll. we will win florida. after tonight i am sure of it. we narrowed donald trump's lead. he will not win florida and he will not be the republican nominee. >> marco rubio on cbs. >>> we take you to hang tester. >> he spent the night with stroke -- >> reporter: her horse -- heard voices horse but she wowed this crowd a well-managed clinton cloud. -- crowd. >> what a super tuesday. i am so delighted to be here with you i

we have all been underdogs. this is a community of the underdogs. this is a country of underdogs. we will win. >> reporter: the homecoming was short and he headed to michigan for rally tomorrow. he heads for debate in michigan on thursday. we will see him and all of the other candidates in florida over the next two weeks. there will be a republican debate at the university of miami on march tech. -- 10th. >>> as we were watching the returns earlier, for short time it seemed like rubio had at least a chance at pulling off a -- in virginia. are winner take all primary on the 15th he has a chance. -- our winner take all primary on the 15th he has a chance. >> that's one poll. we will win florida. after tonight i am sure of it. we narrowed donald trump's lead. he will not win florida and he will not be the republican nominee. >> marco rubio on cbs. >>> we take you to hang tester. >> he spent the night with hilary clinton. stroke -- >> reporter: her horse -- heard voices horse but she wowed this -- crowd. >> what a super tuesday. i am so delighted to be here with you in florida. >> not

this is a community of underdogs. this is a state of underdogs. this is a country of underdogs, but we will win and when we do, we will do what needs to be done. >> the presidential race is still far from over, but the math is pointing towards an unusual choice in the general election, a brash and unconventional businessman versus a controversial former first lady. david shuster, al jazeera. >>> let's go to john terrett in vermont, bernie sanders hometown. sanders did manage to win four states, including his home state, but is far behind right now in the delegate count. what's his camp saying this morning? >> well, it's interesting you should say that because i'm standing on church street in burlington, vermont, which is now a pedestrian precinct, so you don't get vehicles up here. it was bernie sanders brain child. his campaign headquarters is over there. i'm looking at it right now. he's been here in this spat for years and they just had a briefing with journalists and their plan is to go on. they have plenty of money in their swag bag and plans

. >> yes, and underdogs and transformations. transformations, you know, we all know people who have transformed themselves. i mean, my brother-in-law has, you know, i mean --. >> are you just going to leave that hanging out there? what did he do? >> but i just think people who have changed who they were. but the point is that the thing i'm really so interested in is that intersection of personal transformation with american history. when, you know, there are a lot of people who were great generals, like washington and eisenhower, to me who were not great transformations. they were not dramatic -- eisenhower was a wonderful general but he was not a dramatic transformation. so that intersection where big events in american history were on the gale and this personal transformation occurs right in the middle of it. >> and the reality is the story of the comanches has a whole bunch of other stories that come from it, you know. because of the comanches we have the six-shooter. because of the comanches we have the texas rangers, you kn

. >> we have all been underdogs. this is a community of underdogs. this is a state of underdogs. this is a country of underdogs. but we will win. and when we do, and when we do, we'll do what needs to be done. >> reporter: the presidential race is still far from over, but the math is pointing toward an unusual choice in the general election. a brash and unusual businessman vels a controversial first lady. david schuster, aljazeera. >> after super tuesday, primaries in red and blue, joining me for that conversation, doug cornell, democratic strategist and managing director of ske knickerbocker, center for women and politics and policy, and kingston of georgia, who spent 11 terms in the u.s. house of representatives, rising to vice chair of the conference, and so jack kingston, this is your world on this sort of super wednesday. what's the state of the race? what do last night's results tell you about the state of the nation process right now? >> let me say this about it being my world. it's not my world as we know it. it has changed around and politically, it's upside down, but i

we are a state of underdogs, a nation of underdogs. and i will fight as long and hard as i have to to ensure hillary clinton is not president and a conservative is in the white house in 2016. [applause] sen. rubio: i need your help. i believe with all my heart the winner of the florida primary next tuesday will be the nominee of the republican party. so you are given an incredible task. you are given an carpel task of week from now -- incredible task a week from now. and i need your help. i need your vote. as difficult as things may seem, i want you to know what history will say about us if we do what needs to be done. it will say that we, this generation of americans, lived in the early years of this new century, in a very difficult time. our economy was changing. we were competing with more countries than ever. many of the jobs we once relied on were being replaced by machines or sent to another country. college degree was no longer enough, and often too expensive. the world was more dangerous. jihadists were spreading. it was a very

. >> the polls say we're underdogs i'll accept that, this is a community of underdogs this is a state of underdogs, this is a country of underdogs but we willing win and when we do and when we do we will do what needs to be done. >> as misguided as it may seem rubio is counting on the march 15th contest in florida to reverse his fortunes much as john kasich is putting it all on ohio. >> i tell you now we will beat donald trump in the stoi an staf ohio. and it will be a new day. >> it was a caves the gop electorate continuing to lose. >> since last week i have been inundated with e-mails and calls from people all over this country joining our effort. >> the problem with rubio he has not been inundated with votes and the problem is that after super tuesday, donald trump is more inevitable. >> if trump is there i will not do a vote. >> i will do a write-in for marco rubio and resign from the republican party. >> news outlets all ghaniette owned papers printed an editorial calling chris christie as an embarrassment, he spent most of 2015 out of the state with his own campaign and now is o

the underdog just hangs tough. goes toe to toe with the favorite, and then the pleasure flips onto the favorite because they have everything to lose. crowds tend to like underdogs. no now the crowd gets wrapped up in the underdog, and then at the end where most of the games are decided, can you perform with emotion and execution? i think that's where the drama comes in. when you have nothing to lose like the underdog, sometimes it's easier to perform in a big moment that be when there's more pressure in you, and how that plays out from a psychology point of view or a fan's point of view is what captures my interest. >> certainly a pressure cooker situation. how do coaches manage that in terms of the pressure on their players. they're on this national stage. everybody is watching. how do they manage that? >> we don't talk about staying in the moment. just because these men and women are so big and strong physically, it doesn't mean they're big and strong emotionally. they're only 18 to 23 years old. for a coach to u

. >> jay, jay, they're the 15th seed. 17.5 underdog. >>> temple is the underdog also playing close toin brooklyn. they're a seven-point underdog against iowa. experience could be a factor temple hasn't been to the tournament in three years. >> let's say devon coleman rises up for a jumper wide open jumper at 22 feet. does he say i don't have any experience. i don't know if this is going to go in? 31 of that's happening. we're just playing basketball much that's what we want to do. >> send out a questionnaire. st. joe's has a long trip for their game. it's against cincinnati spokane, washington. 10:00 p.m. that's eastern time st. joe's is a 1.5 underdog. and this is the shot of shots. to virginia alexandria virginia, kid eight years old and bang! make it. now, the rules are brutal. william herman only got two points out of this shot because league rules don't have three pointers. >> awww. >> quite a shot. >> that was a pretty good shot. (laughter). >> all right. be sure to -- >> filling out his pool right now. >> join us tonight for the fox 29 news at 10. a wild police chase on streets

we've all been underdogs. as a community of underdogs. this is a state of underdogs. this is a country of underdogs. but we love him. maria: the future of the race at the program could stay with us on that good markets coming off of a big rally. major averages of more than 2% on the session. the rallies going over to asia. the nikkei average in japan in the shanghai in china up better than 4%. the nikkei average of the 4% and the hang seng in hong kong in europe this morning, markets edging higher as oil prices put a cap on things as oil prices declining and that has to market coming off the highs. looking ahead to the open on wall street comics i.t. week this year. anything can happen. waiting on the latest development in the economy. the adp number this morning will be one or the moving of the two watch. latest developments on apple's side over encryption. apple hardly filing appeal against the order to unlock the iphone is by one of the san bernardino attack to after james colby testified yesterday yesterday before the house judiciary meeting a mistake was made ear

this is a community of underdogs. this is a state of underdogs this is a country of underdogs. but we will win and when we do, and when we do we will do what needs to be done and our children will be the freest and most prosperous americans that have ever lived and the american dream will change more lives than ever before and we are going to leave for our children what americans always leave history of all mankind. >>> so energetically talking about moving this country forward and he is going to have to move his campaign forward. he knows that this is the kickoff rally for florida. that's what the rubio tonight. they have a lot of work to do in the next couple weeks before the florida primary. live here in miami, dana jay, fox 35 news. >> of course, now we do want democratic races. >> let's go to keith landry who's in the election center tonight monitoring what's happening there. keith? >> sonny and bob, it gives you an idea of where we are. donald trump with 221 be, mike if you when in here ted cruz, marco rubio 41 that's why rubio could be proclaim the largest loser of tonig

we have all been underdogs. underdogs. this is the fate of underdogs underdogs. but we will win.>> reporter: rubio was not home for long. he had offered michigan four a rally today. tomorrow. wilson for the republican debate which is on march -- a we will see the candidates wilson for the republican the university of miami. we are live in tropical park. mirrored -- mirabelle rodriguez.>>> ted cruz believes that he is the only republican alternative to donald trump. cruz one texas. is needed -- is neighboring state of oklahoma and alaska. during his speech, he called for some of his republican rivals to drop out. he did not mention marco rubio or john kasich by name, he made could drop out so that they could rally around him as a viable alternative to donald trump. >> as long as the field remains divided, donald trump's path to the nomination remind -- remains more likely. and that would be a disaster for republicans.>> cruises ila won in the republican candidate to beat strout -- to be drop in three states right now. having one in iowa last month. track it was an

it is no underdog mentality.his is coming out here, competing and trying to win another game. >> we know we have another opportunity to continue to extend the season. we have the utmost confidence in ourselves and we are going against a great team tomorrow. it will be a clash of two great teams. >> both teams match up well against each other. i think it definitely will be a game. it will be a good game. scott: without a doubt maryland is the underdog in this matchup. if you look back on the regular season and the big ten conference tournament, maryland held their own, going toe to toe with some of the best teams in the country. tomorrow night's opening tip is scheduled for 9:40 here at the yum center. it should be a great matchup. well, make sure you keep it right here on abc7 all tournament long. we have team coverage. my man robert burton will be in chicago tomorrow joining virginia. i am teamed up march mileage continues with the abc7 sports team. also in the nba tonight the washington wizards back home at the

bernie sanders is underdog. he looks a little bit like underdog. it is a good story for him but going forward you will see more of the same. she will win most of the '90s he may have to win here and there. she is going to be the nominee. it will take longer and people thought. liz: if he looks like underdog -- donald trump is not the underdog. he continues to lead, continues to smashed all kinds of records at least when it comes to getting new voters to join the republican party, won three states last night. where does it go from here and do you expect marco rubio will pull out before florida? he does not want to lose his own state? >> i am not sure what he gains by pulling out. it is a total surrender. each passing day comes and goes i think he is more likely to stay in. if he pulls out now, all that money spent in the last one will be wasted. there will be no conclusion to this and i think he feels duty bound to fight this out on his home turf. liz: he is so young, the future ahead of him. nixon ran, the world is littered with people who ran and

they are the underdogs but for them, it is just a state of mind. >> i think you have to be confident in what you do and try to stop what they do. we know how high a level of a team they are and how good they are and in basketball you only have to be better in one day. >> and in basketball, being a underdog, it doesn't put a lot of pressure on you, and we are looking to play our way of basketball. >> we know we are the underdog on paper but we don't think about seton hall, and we go and play iona basketball and give it everything we got. >> a basketball game is a basketball game. teams make runs. anything can happen. >> a great sendoff for the stonybrook sea wolves, entering unchartered territory. they have never been to the ncaa tournament in school history. they came close the last four or five years before finally busting through on saturday. if there is a cinderella, it may be stonybrook, facing the kentucky wild cats thursday in des moines iowa. >> you got to play really good basketball. hall of fame coach. first round draft picks. they don't lose many games and it is a home cour

i will accept that we've all been underdogs. this is a community of underdogs. this is a state of underdogs. this is a country of underdogs. but we will win. deirdre: we want to recap the results for you. donald trump, as we just mentioned, driving voter turnout. record highs, scoring victories in seven separate states. so arkansas, alabama, massachusetts, georgia, tennessee, virginia and vermont. senator cruz defeating donald trump in the home state of texas for cruz. he also scored victories in oklahoma and alaska. marco rubio as we just referenced won his first and only state of the primaries so far from last evening, minnesota. here is what that means in the race for the delegates. let's count them up for you. donald trump leading the pack, 316. ted cruz 226. marco rubio, 106. total of 1237 delegates are needed to win the republican party nomination. switching to other side of the aisle as expected hillary clinton won seven super tuesday states mostly in the south. bernie sanders won four. that gives hillary 1034 delegates. bernie sanders 408. the first one

we have all been underdogs, this is a community of underdogs, this is a state of under dogs, this is a country of underdogs, but we'll win. and when we do, and when we do, we'll do what needs to be done. >> reporter: as misguided as it may seem, rubio is counting on the march 15th contest in florida to reverse his fortunes. john kasich is putting it all on ohio. >> i'll tell you now, we'll beat donald trump in the state of ohio >> reporter: but super tuesday was about marco rubio, now the consensus pick of the gop establishment, continuing to logs. >> in just the last week, since the thursday debate, i've been inundated with emails and calls from people all across this country who are joining ourert. >> reporter: the problem for rubio, he has not been inundated with votes, and the problem for some republicans, after super tuesday, donald trump seems more inevitable. >> if trump is there, i will not vote. >> i will not vote for trump. >> i will do a write in for marco rubio and resign from the republican party. >> people were given a choice of whether to vote for hillary clinton or do

we've all been underdogs. this is a community of underdogs. this is a state of underdogs. this is a country of underdogs. but we will win. >> and just moments ago, speaking of winning, ted cruz securing a victory in alaska. donald trump coming in a very close second. but trump still the big winner of the night. front-runner winning seven states. georgia, virginia, alabama, arkansas, massachusetts, tennessee and vermont. >> and ted cruz now taking home three, including a big win in his home state of texas, as well as alaska and oklahoma. marco rubio, scoring his first win of the primary season in minnesota. >> really needed that one. >> yeah, he did. if you are keeping score, both john kasich and ben carson leave super tuesday empty handed leaving a total number of delegates for donald trump to 285. ted cruz at 160, marco rubio at 87, john kasich, 25, and ben carson, eight. >> hillary clinton moving closer to cementing her nomination with wins in seven states. bernie sanders still holding on, bringing home four wins. >> for democratic delegates, clinton breaking into the so

we've all been underdogs. as a community of underdogs. this is a state of underdogs.ountry of underdogs. but we love him. maria: the future of the race at the program could stay with us on that good markets coming off of a big rally. major averages of more than 2% on the session. the rallies going over to asia.

underdog iona college played this afternoon. the gaels lost to iowa state. cbs 2's steve overmyer was >> reporter: march madness is full of cinderella stories so much so you want to believe your double-digit underdog could pull off an upset. it didn't happen for iona today but they weren't without their moments. at beachmont tavern in new rochelle pride was in abundance. the nation is watching iona. >> yeah! we are doing this now. it's like very exciting. >> they can play with anyone if they start hitting the three-pointers. court. not much defense but up and down the court. >> we're hoping for it. >> reporter: iona was one of the biggest underdogs in the first round but iowa state suffered the biggest upset of the season last year. you knew they wouldn't get snake-bit two years in a row? >> they are going to be very far. >> reporter: iona is a small school 3800 students. a tight-knit community tied way. players because it's a relatively small school so you like you just want to make them it to the next round. >> gut-wrenching. that's all. you know what? eve

this is a state of underdogs. this is a country of underdogs but we will win. and when we do, and when we do we will do what needs to be done. >> reporter: as mi misguided s it may seem, rubio counts on florida to reverse his fortunes much as john kasich feels about ohio. >> i will tell you we can do it. is. >> reporter: the consensus vote saying marco rubio can lose. >> i have been inunsedated with e-mails and calls. from people all across this country joining our effort. >> reporter: the problem for rubio is he has not been inunsedated with votes and the problem with some republicans, after super tuesday, donald trump seems more inevitable. >> if trump there, i will not vote. >> i will do a write-in for marco rubio and resign from the republican party. >> john, many of those people i spoke to, who would they vote for, none of them said hillary clinton john. >> one of the biggest surprises, the 2012 republican nominee mitt romney is trying to get into this. he's giving a speech tomorrow. what is he expected to say? >> you know the people i spoke to today, said

we are an underdog. i acknowledge that but i feel good about the progress we are making and i feel optimistic. >> you can see marco rubio is right behind me. let me get off of the stage so you can see him. we will see if this is the case. we have a long way to go for marco rubio to get the nomination. you will get to hear more from the candidates at 6:00. marco rivera. >>> marco rubio is getting support from another politician, agriculture adam putnam. florida is a must win the rubio he says. >> as a guy who has known him for 20 years. i started off supporting him. people know his character and they know his vision and his optimistic vision for the future . but there's no question that this is an unusual political climate. >> in the political climate has rubio done enough to win at home in florida. we're digging deeper into how much money his campaign has been here. it comes down to march 15. elections for this party in florida and another state, ohio, and illinois and missouri. >>> a few more chances fo

. >> they are still underdog mentality. >> we embrace the role of being underdog. we go in and have a chip on our shoulder every game. >> came time tomorrow at 3:00. see you then. leon: you got it. doug: heavy showers will approach the district quickly. the wintry weekend possibility. we have it at 11: metrorail will reopen at 5:00 tomorrow. leon: see you at 11:00. stronger is blasting without risking her bones. it's training her good cells... to fight the bad guys. stronger is less pain... new hope... more fight. it's doing everything in your power... and everything in ours. stronger, is changing even faster than they do. because we don't just want your kids to grow up. we want them to grow up stronger. we need women in congress. if we want to be heard, it was the women who forced republicans to include women's health and contraceptive coverage in the affordable care act. in congress, i'll fight for pay equity, family leave and tougher gun safety

marco rubio, (r) presidential candidate) the pundits say we're underdogs, i'll accept that. this is a country of underdogs but we will win despite poor showings for kasich and carson, no one dropped out last night -- leaving everyone but trump bickering about who should leave the race (sen. ted cruz, (r) presidential candidate) so long as the field remains divided, donald trump's path to the nomination remains

marco rubio, (r) presidential candidate) the pundits say we're underdogs, i'll accept that. this is a country of underdogs but we will win despite poor showings for kasich and carson, no one dropped out last night -- leaving everyone but trump bickering about who should leave the race (sen. ted cruz, (r) presidential candidate) so long as the field remains divided, donald trump's path to the nomination remains disaster. ((kirsten joyce)) > and remember... 8 news now is your local election headquarters. you can find information on all things politics, on air and online, at las vegas now dot com. /// let's get to sherry with a look at today's weather. sherry swensk hitting 80 degrees yesterday. temps are hard to cool down overnight. . the air is still very dry and will stay that way through the rest of the work week. . but there are changes coming by the weekend. let's check temps around the west right now. .. low 60s in las vegas right now... and on our way to 80s again today. < > /// > investigating how a car flew into the bedroom of a home. the accident happened last night

colorado double-digit underdog led by double digits after troy miller got inside 45-31. torey miller 8 minutes to go. 19-0 run buffs no answer. 57-55 this one will hurt a while. grounded air force in the 2nd daniels got in on the fund that bucket part of the 20- 2 run. csu did not look back. deadly from distance knocked down a trio triples. grams 87-8316 and 15 heading into the tournament. >>> avalanche another must win slip through their fingers. predators skip town with a victory in the final wild-card spot starting to slip away. look like avs would have their way with ash -- national. tied in the final minute of the second the captain gabe landeskog the one timer would find the net. avs in the final frame all predators after that. mike fisher cash to that in. 5- 2 the final avs 2 back of the wild for the final playoff spot. >>> senior night at magness the pacific rim ights the winner conference tourney starts next week these two teams do it again best-of- three. >> the thriller oo tobacco road. second rate across north carolina. they blow a three goal lead. the equali

he is seen as an underdog at points. but he says he has played the role of underdog before. when he ran for senate here a number of years back. he is optimistic he can make up this ground. he is criss-crossing the state, setting himself apart from trump. saying he will be fighting for the second amendment. he will be fighting for limited government. giving more power to the states. let's take a listen to what rubio had to say. >> you will have a president for the first time in eight years that believes the federal above is supposed to be a limited government. that most of the problems don't come from government. if government has a role to play, it's at the state level. you will have a president who believes and follows the tenth amendment and returns power to the states. >> reporter: rubio is hopeful he will be able to gain some delegates in tonight's primaries going on across the country. i asked him earlier about the recent cnn report that some staffers are asking him to bow out. he says it is lies. cnn cannot identify the prepared to go all the way. >> definitely ramping

this is a community of underdogs. this is a state of underdogs. this is a country of underdogs. and when we do, we will do what needs to be done. be the freestill and most prosperous americans that have ever lived. and the american dream will change more lives than ever before. and we are going to leave for our children. -- leads always lead their children. the greatest nation for all of mankind. we are ready to turn this country around, and usher in the new american century. i'm asking you what home tonight to come sign up for our efforts, marcorubio.com. together, we will usher in the greatest era in the history of america. thank you, and god bless you. thank you. [applause] ♪ host: that is senator marco rubio in miami, florida. he is at the end of his speech with his campaign. he is at his campaign rally, with his supporters. he is at the ronald reagan equestrian center in miami, florida. you're watching coverage of the super tuesday results here and c-span. we will be here till midnight, eastern time. and we will talk more calls, more results. and go over stuff you may have

. >> reporter: the repuican underdogs like marco rubio need a strong performance tonight to slow donald trump's momentum. a "washington post" univision survey shows trump at 38%,ubio within reach at 31, and another poll shows trump with a 43% lead >> florida has always been the epicenter of the political universe. re we are again in florida. you guys are so spoiled and so used to this. you can say you're spoiled or you're plagued, one or the other, but florida is again the senator and it will be the center in november. >> reporter: this is the 12th debate for the gop candidates and the underdogs must move the dial in their favor tonight in order to remain viable and competitive in t ts race. of course, florida primaries just a few days off. frontrunner donald trump ahead with steam goingnto that election. nbc 6 news. >>> so much is riding on tonight's debate. the florida prihary is on tuesday. the media is out here in full force. choppers overhead. so much is ridi on here tonight and a lot of hype on the university of miami campus. and closer to this debate by the hour, the buzz is gett

. >> we are underdogs, i'll accept that, this is a country of underdogs. >> and despite poor showings for kasich and carson nobody dropped out. leaving everyone but trump bickering about who drops out of the race. >> so long as the field remains divided, donald trump path remains. and that would be a disaster. >>> in honor of dr. seuss's birthday, today is read across america day and the philadelphia eagles used the morning as a chance to promote reading. beau allen and swoop read today at the bank. they collected 3,000 books to give to at risk youth. >>> astronaut scott kelly says there is nothing like a fresh blast of frez frozen air to welcome you back to the united states. he returned to kazakhstan with his roommate for the past year. >> a descend rate -- >> mission accomplished. >> mark kelly back on mother earth. >> commander mark kelly back on solid ground giving two thumbs up and a peace son telling reporters that the air felt so good. >> cold air was amazing, fresh air, there is nothing like new cold air coming into the capsule. >> the russian spacecraft landed in kazakhstan

my entire career based on beingg an underdog going into it doesn't bother me. relaxed self motivation and confidence are critical of the background built on a championship pedigree, he says he is taking no shortcuts. >> july yourself to think about the possibility if you are to win? >> if there were no possibilities without i give `verybody a part of me the respect he deserves and i hope he does the same for me three back can't wait. final time-out. coming up adam jones not just . >>> second week in a row adam jones made it rain outside the pepsi center. scored his second straight sock trick extended his goal streak mammoth beat 14-13. >> shot of the day from hofstra lacrosse. josh byrnes between the legs into the net one of the more striking scorers in lacrosse. >> you think. >> i think so. >> there are unique. >> professional. >> an update for us? >> holly holm lost her title tonight. the rear naked choke. >> what is that. >> we have an example. >> no. first you where the matching flower i am not doing the rear naked choke hold. >> good night. >> he won't do

mac champs but still underdogs which really doesn't matter much to the fellas from iona. they'll be ready to go tomorrow. >> we want to play as hard as we can and hope to come out with a win. it's not whether we're an underdog or lower seed on people's brackets or we didn't get chose, we're just going out there to play. >>> uconn plays colorado tomorrow in an 8-9 game at des moines. the huskies won the acc tournament this year. they know a thing or two about what it takes to be successful in this tournament. won't be easy. never is. but connecticut is ready for the opening round. ready to get it all started tomorrow. >> it means a lot to get here but at the same time we don't want to just get here. we want to make a deep run and make some noise in the tournament. >>> finally from us, president obama has released his own bracket for the men's tournament. perfect for the national champ back in 2009. hasn't had much luck since then. kansas, texas a&m. eventually the champion, kansas. he also picked them in 2010 and 2011. the president does have an upset, hawaii over cal. boo

the gaels are the underdog to the cyclones so they play games on the court not on the paper according to the head coach. >> when you're a mid major low major you have to have the special day to beat them. so they may be better than us 364 days a year. we need to be better than one day. we are hoping that day is tomorrow. >> they are a good team. woo think we're good. so we are going there and play as hard as we can. hope to come out with a win. not whether they were underdog or whether we are the lower received on people's brackets or didn't get chose. we are going out to play. >> that's why they play. mets are off. they officially send off ruben tejada. he cleared waivers so he is released. so this will be one of the last images we see of him. the dodgers chase utley breaking his leg in that division series last year. it ended tejada's season and led to rules changes about sliding. they are also shorthanded at shortstop with cabrera injured. >>> yankees about to get under way in tampa. eovaldi on the hill against the blue jays. >>> the jets linebacker demario going to the cleveland b

. >> i have been an underdog my whole life. >> a poll shows that marco rubio and kasich are underdogs in their own states. trump leading in ohio and by a wider marge 40-24 in florida. rubio is not only chasing a off ted cruz. who is getting some big name help from carly fiorina. >> the only guy who can beat donald trump is ted cruz. >> on the democratic side bernie sanders had a surprise win in michigan but with a huge hillary clinton win in mississippi, sanders lost in the delegate count. and that same cnn-orc poll shows clinton winning in the next two big contests florida and ohio. >> hello, ohio! >> for the next two days all eyes will be on florida as democrats and republicans face off in another round of debates in miami. >> north carolina's primary is tuesday and candidates are heading to the state to rally for voter support. donald trump will be in fayetteville and hillary clinton will be in durham tomorrow. >>> right now, a bizarre investigation out of alexander county. deputies say a couple was off highway 90 west of taylorsville. one of the suspects confessed to steve ohnesor

i mean, we don't look at it as we're underdogs. think we want to get to -- we need to take the approach. it's just like any other game. and i think as long as we're locked in. >> i'm very happy. i mean, a lot of people didn't think we were going to make it and we're not finished yet. >> we prayed pretty loose all year and played well. i just want to enjoy the ntmome. what a great stage, playing number 1 seed. >> well, they were really enjoying the moment this afternoon, at their shooter round. a lot of half court shots. this is kind of a tradition of theirs. they were heaving them up. seeing who can make it. coach turgeon actually made one on an about shot. but i got hit by the ball. so i didn't get a shot of that to show you guys. this is one of the biggest games the terps have had to prepare for. a spot in the elite 8 at stake. with one of the most talented they're going to have in a while. this is -- jayhawks are the tournament top seed, of course. and they happen to be coach turgeon's alma mater. they are very familiar with one

the pundits say i'm an underdog and i'll accept that. because this is a country based on underdogs and we will win. his chances winning in florida in two weeks. saying i know how to win in florida. >> linsey davis. we'll take a quick break. more on the democrats and the clinton. allergies can distract you. so when your symptoms start... ...doctors recommend taking non-drowsy claritin every day of your allergy season for continuous relief. with claritin you get powerful, non-drowsy relief 24 hours a day, day after day. and with fewer symptoms to distract you... you can focus on the extraordinary things you do every single day. live claritin clear. every day. at straight talk wireless... ...we believe your tax refund should last. all. year. long. don't waste it on a pricey wireless plan. switch to straight talk... ...to get coverage on america's largest and most dependable 4g lte networks. for half the cost. that's right. half. get any of the latest samsung phones or bring your own phone. unlimited talk, text and data is 45 bucks a month.

>> let me say it's not the media who just called him an underdog he has referred to himself as an underdoghat we're expecting to hear today frederica is more of the same in terms of staying on message that he is the one that can unite the party. rubio saying earlier today that what happened last night in chicago is more evidence of the fact that he says that donald trump is not someone who is a uniter. he says he is a divider, not someone ready to be the nominee. he said earlier today, fredricka, that what happened last night, he said there was a lot of blame to go around. >> the protesters last night are not blameless, some of these people are organized elements who are paid. others just went there for the intent of disrupting and event and you don't have the right to disrupt an event because you disagree with someone. but we have to look at the rhetoric coming from the front-runner in the presidential campaign. this is a man who in rallies has told his supporters to basically beat up the people in the crowd and he'll pay their legalfees. someone who's encouraged people in the audience to

this is a community of underdogs. this is a state of underdogs. this is a country of underdogs. win. and when we do, we will do what needs to be done. our children will be the freest and most prosperous americans that have ever lived. and the american dream will change more lives than ever before. and we are going to lead for our children. americans always lead their children. the greatest nation for all of mankind. we are ready to turn this country around, and usher in the new american century. i'm asking you what home tonight to come sign up for our efforts, marcorubio.com. together, we will usher in the greatest era in the history of america. thank you, and god bless you. thank you. [applause] ♪ >> on super tuesday, ohio governor john kasich it not win any states outright, but at a campaign event in mississippi, he touted second place finishes in massachusetts and vermont. mississippi holds its presidential primary on march 8. the governor's remarks are under 10 minutes. [applause] john kasich: i'm only going to be here for a few minutes because i will be heading to new york

i've been an underdog my whole life. we are a state of underdogs. i believe the winner of the race in florida next tuesday will be the nominee for the party. >> the campaign talking about looking towards the future and remi knitsing towards the past. in 2012 he said he ran the race against charlie crist in florida. he's comparing donald trump to charlie crist. cnn/orc poll has him down 16 points. the campaign is downplaying that poll. they're saying they're looking at a quinnipiac poll that has him down eight points. still, a decline, steve, as you know. florida is absolutely crucial for him and, again, they are denying any calls that they are dropping out of this race. they hope that they can also get a boost from the debate tomorrow. steve? >> all right. yeah. all eyes will be on that debate. gabe gutierrez in miami. thank you for that. be sure to watch marco rubio doing a town hall here on msnbc tonight. going to be hosted by chuck todd 8:00 eastern right here on msnbc. you're not going to want to miss that one. >>> there were times when donald t

. >>> in the sweet 16 tonight, they are not thinking about being the underdogs here. terps taking on the jayhawks who a lot of people say are the favorite in the tournament. but the big dance is all about upsets and terps players told us anything can happen. >> anything could happen, underdo dog, no underdog. two great teamsing for out there and playing. media are saying, we're not focused on the media. we know we have the opportunity to continue to stepped our season and we have utmost confidence in ourselves. >> the terps and jayhawks playing at 9:40 tonight our time. they're in louisville. carol maloney is also there covering the game for us. so you can look for her reports-might not be wrapped up by 11:00. >> she'll of course be on social media, as well. we have breaking news this morning. want to head over to the live did desk to chris tekristen wri. >> an update on the missing malaysia flight 370 the one that disappeared more than two years ago foe. australian officials now confirming today that two pieces of debris recently found in mozambique are almost certai

he said pundits want to call me an underdog. i'll accept that because we are a country of underdogs and we will win. evers very optimistic looking forward to the florida primary which is just two weeks away. 99 delegates at stake. a winner-take-all state. he says i know how to win in florida. interestingly the polls show donald trump is actually favored to win here. reena and kendis? >> that's the striking thing. if he loses on march 15th in florida, many are saying that they don't see how he can have a path to go forward. >> there was actually a very conservative influenceal group in florida today saying they are likely going to endorse ted cruz. how much of a blow coo that be to his campaign. there are people talking he could be put in for th so there's already buzz about that but how long can he stay in? people waiting to find out. >> one of the things rick klein who we're going to have in one of the half hours was mentioning that it really was an awful night for marco rubio. for one thing, in texas, he might not have won a s

. >> the pundits say we're underdogs. i'll accept that. we have all been underdogs. >> reporter: on the democrat side, hillary clinton remains on top leading bernie sanders by 190 pledged delegates. but sanders says he still sees a path to victory. [ applause and cheers ] >> reporter: perhaps the most interesting numbers to come out of super tuesday? voter turnout on the republican side was up in every, single state! and all except sanders' home state of vermont set records for participation suggesting that while sanders talks about leading a revolution, trump may be the one actually doing it! former massachusetts governor mitt romney has something to say about the state of the presidential race and he is going to say it tomorrow. the 2012 republican presidential nominee has stepped up his criticism of current gop presidential front- runner donald trump in recent days. >> thank you. >>> coming up on kpix 5 news at 6:00, our own devin fehely talks to some bernie sanders supporters who believe that he can pick up a good number of delegates h

. >> reporter: he acknowledged his underdog status in his home state, which votes march 15th. but he reminded them that when he ran for senator, he had to come from behind to beat charlie crist. >> i had to argue that he was not a republican, not a conservative. it's funny how history repeats itself. >> [ laughter. >> reporter: from here, he goes to puerto rico. voters there go to the polls tomorrow. reporting in jacksonville, dana jay, fox 35 news. >> the votes are coming in from five different states holding primaries or caucuses today. >> in kansas, ted cruz is almost half the votes there. marco is in third. bernie sanders won over hillary clinton. >> in kentucky, no win he -- no winner declared yet, but donald trump is on top, ted cruz trails by about 10 percentage points. >> in louisiana, voters are holding primaries for both parties. donald trump has taken that state with nearly half the votes. hillary clinton has topped bernie sanders with about 9 percent of the vote already in. >> in maine, ted cruz wins according to the main republican party but not the associated pre

the pundits say we're underdogs... i'll accept that. we've all been underdogs. this is a country of underdgos. but we will win... and when we do, we will do what needs to be done... and the american dream will change more lives than ever before." 3 (walter) so rubio's not dropping out... neither is ben carson or john kasich. they're still in this... despite lagging behind trump and cruz. (jen) and bernie sanders says: *he's sticking with it too... after all, it wasn't a hillary *landslide last night... 3 (jen clinton won seven states... including: alabama, arkansas, georgia, massachusetts, tennessee, texas and virginia... plus american samoa. meanwhile, bernie sanders won four states: colorado, minnesota, oklahoma and vermont. 3 so here's a look at the delegate count so far... donald trump leads the republican field with 285.. ted cruz has 161.. and rubio has 87.. for the democrats.. with super delegates counted -- hillary clinton has broken into the thousands.. while bernie sanders sits at 371.. 3 (jen) voters in five more saturday... then four more states hold

this is a community of underdogs. this is a state of underdogs. this is a country of underdogs, but we will win and when we do, we will do what needs to be done. >> the presidential race is still far from over, but the math is pointing towards an unusual choice in the general election, a brash and unconventional businessman versus a controversial former first lady. david shuster, al jazeera. >> al jazeera's randall pinkston live in west palm beach, florida, trump addressing supporter there is last night. trump firmly establishing himself as the gop front runner, seven victories, the question has to be asked right now is there any way of slowing him down. >> certainly his opponents hope so. donald trump obviously took a giant step towards becoming the nominee for the republican presidential nomination, the standard bearer by leading the vote in most of the super tuesday states, but del, your question is, is the implication that there are some within the republican party who do not want him to get the nomination, the so called republican establishme

so keep calling us the underdogs, we'll keep proving you wrong. >> this was if a long time the least appreciated pretty doggone good team i've ever had. everybody that wrote negative things just as much as wrote positive things. but we are a pretty doggone good basketball team. >> the coach was in rare form today. imadd hadding tomorrow to philadelphia as well to cover the tarheels. mandy is in the air to anaheim where she is following duke. >>> clayton high school's katherine riley is always on the go. she is a runner, a tennis player. >> all conference outdoors and indoors, a team captain, cath rip riley runs the mile and two miles. in the fall, she cap tanned the clayton tennis team to a league title while also earning all conference honors in cross- country. full of energy, maximum effort >> for me, it is not about who i win or i lose of match or i race. it really is how much effort did i put in and knowing i pushed myself hazard as i could and i exceeded my expectations. >> she is not big of stature but she plays very tough. she won't back down. another girl might be bigger or h