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Baffoe: Penn State Fans Not Directing Their Anger At The Right People
Over a year later, it’s the same story. And unfortunately, again, the anger is directed at the wrong people.
Baffoe: Why Some Athletes Are Homophobes
In much the same way rule changes have been implemented in youth sports to make them safer in hopes the grown-up games evolve—changing a culture of violence in hockey, for example—the prejudicial culture in sports needs to change from early on.
Vote For College Football’s New Playoff Logo
Tuesday, “the group in charge of the new college football playoff” announced that said playoff will be called “College Football Playoff”.
Oregon Proposes 2-Year Probation For NCAA Violations
The University of Oregon proposed a self-imposed two-year probation and the loss of a scholarship for three years because of possible recruiting violations involving the Ducks’ football program.
Ten Foot Mailbag: Paying College Athletes And Shortening The MLB Season
One of my favorite things to ever happen in sports is occurring this weekend.
Luke Hancock’s Heroics Propel Louisville To NCAA Title
Luke Hancock’s knack for making big shots was on display well before he transferred to Louisville. But he craved something bigger. He finally got it last night.
Louisville Beats Michigan 82-76 To Win NCAA Title
Luke Hancock made all five of his 3-pointers and led Louisville to its first NCAA men’s basketball championship since 1986 with a 82-76 victory over Michigan on Monday night.
NCAA Final Four: We Made It Playlist
The Final Four teams heading into the NCAA tournament are an interesting mix, to say the least. From a Big Ten team with the one national player of the year candidate still in the running […]
Should Collegiate Athletes Be Paid? McDonald’s All-Americans Respond
The debate has been ongoing for years, gaining more and more traction as television and sponsorship deals reach exorbitant figures.
Hoge: Collins Can’t Do It Alone And Northwestern Knows It
Chris Collins was introduced as Northwestern’s 24th head men’s basketball coach Tuesday. But that may have been the second most important development inside Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Wichita State Upsets OSU 70-66 For Final Four Trip
Wichita State is headed to the Final Four, and these Shockers should be no surprise to anybody.
Michigan Rallies To Beat Kansas 87-85
Trey Burke scored all 23 of his points after halftime, including a long, tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation, and Michigan rallied to beat Kansas 87-85 in the South Regional semifinals Friday night.
Smith Leads Louisville To 77-69 Victory Over Ducks
Russ Smith matched his career high with 31 points to lead three Cardinals in double figures, and top-seeded Louisville overcame its toughest test yet in a 77-69 victory over Oregon on Friday night.
Syracuse Upsets Indiana 61-50
With its 2-3 zone defense disruptive from start to finish, and Michael Carter-Williams pouring in 24 points, fourth-seeded Syracuse upset No. 1 seed Indiana 61-50 Thursday night to reach the NCAA tournament’s East Regional final.
Marquette Marches On With 71-61 Win Over Miami
Vander Blue’s buzzer-beater came at the end of the first half. For a change, Marquette didn’t need one at the end of the game.
Rothstein: Thursday’s Sweet 16 Primer; X-Factors, Predictions & More
The Hurricanes have had a dream season, but Marquette is the toughest team in college basketball. That’s just one of four great matchups.
Minnesota Sets Out To Replace Tubby Smith
When Norwood Teague took over as athletic director at Minnesota, he knew it would take a little time for him to get up to speed with all the intricacies of major college football.
Howland Holds News Conference To Thank UCLA Players, Staff
Ousted UCLA basketball coach Ben Howland, who was fired two days after the Bruins were eliminated from this year’s NCAA tournament, held a press conference Monday afternoon.
Tim Tebow Gives Impromptu Pep Talk To Sweet 16-Bound Wichita State
Tebow hopped aboard Wichita State’s team bus on Sunday to deliver an impromptu pep talk after the school’s upset over No. 1-ranked Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament.
Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Flying High In NCAA Tourney
Many sports fans couldn’t tell you where Florida Gulf Coast University was before the current season started. But between an early season upset of Miami and now winning a berth in the Sweet 16, Florida Gulf Coast has put itself on the map in a big way.
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