May 23, 2013

March Madness – Women’s National Championship: UConn women top Louisville to win eighth national title

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(UConn capped a dominant tournament by beating Louisville 93-60 for their eighth national title. Chris Graythen/Getty Images) NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Geno Auriemma has been chasing Pat Summitt since he started coaching. Now with his eighth national championship, he has finally caught her. It might not be long before Auriemma stands alone with freshman Breanna [...]

College Basketball: Rutgers names Carl Kirschner interim AD again

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(Rutgers president Robert L. Barchi (right) appointed Carl Kirschner to become the school’s interim AD. Andy Marlin/Getty Images) NEWARK, N.J. (AP) Rutgers is turning to former dean Carl Kirschner to run its athletic department amid the basketball scandal that led to the firing of coach Mike Rice and the resignation of athletic director Tim Pernetti. [...]

March Madness – Men’s Final Game: Louisville beats Michigan 82-76 for NCAA title

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ATLANTA (AP) Rick Pitino capped the greatest week of his life with the prize he wanted most of all. Luke Hancock produced another huge game off the bench, scoring 22 points, and Pitino became the first coach to win national titles at two schools when relentless Louisville rallied from another 12-point deficit to beat Michigan [...]

March Madness – Men’s Final Four: Opposites Attract In Louisville-Michigan National Title Game

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(PhatzRadio / SI Feature) — ATLANTA — The national title game is an incredible contrast of styles, with the nation’s best offense ready to challenge its best defense, with turnover creation and prevention being the major key. Michigan comes in oozing with underclass talent and potency. Louisville counters with extreme defensive pressure and experience. It [...]

March Madness – Women’s Final Four: Louisville beats Cal 64-57 to reach title game / Stewart scores 29 points as Huskies whip Notre Dame

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(Breanna Stewart gave women’s college basketball fans a glimpse at what the future may hold in scoring 29 points to help Connecticut beat Notre Dame in the national semifinals Sunday.) NEW ORLEANS (AP) The more Louisville extends its remarkable run, the more coach Jeff Walz wants to make sure his Cardinals enjoy every moment. As [...]

March Madness – The Final Four: Louisville beats Wichita State 72-68 / Michigan downs Syracuse 61-56

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ATLANTA (AP) Michigan is more than just five fabulous players. No, this is quite a team – all the way down the roster. Fearlessly attacking Syracuse’s suffocating zone in the first half, getting big contributions off the bench, and hanging on for dear life at the end, the Wolverines advanced to the national championship game [...]

March Madness Updated: 2013 NCAA Tournament Schedule / Results / The Road to the Final Four – Atlanta

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(Cardinals ride to Atlanta on emotion.After suffering through an emotionally draining first half, Louisville came out after halftime and dominated Duke on Sunday in Indianapolis. The Cardinals will face Wichita State in the national semis.) 2013 NCAA Tournament Schedule First Round: March 19-20 Date Time/Recap Matchup/Result Region TUE, MAR 19 Recap (16) Liberty 72, (16) [...]

March Madness – The Final Four: How can Syracuse, Wichita State and Michigan beat Louisville

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(PhatzRadio / SI Feature) — ATLANTA — Throughout this wonderful college basketball season, the prevailing narrative has held that there is no dominant team. Could have fooled me. Anyone who has watched Louisville play the last six weeks knows that is not the case. The Cardinals encountered a little turbulence in January, when they lost [...]

College Basketball: Tim Pernetti out as Rutgers AD

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(AD Tim Pernetti’s departure comes just two days after video of coach Mike Rice abusing players became public. Rich Schultz/AP) NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — The Rutgers basketball scandal claimed two more university officials on Friday, including the athletic director and an interim senior vice president, who were involved in a decision to “rehabilitate” rather [...]

College Basketball: Michigan’s Burke AP Player of the Year

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ATLANTA (AP) — Jim Larranaga made his mark as a basketball coach years ago at places like Bowling Green and George Mason. This season, with his Miami Hurricanes enjoying unprecedented success, Larranaga showed he has impressive footwork. Minutes after he was introduced Thursday as The Associated Press’ coach of the year, the 63-year-old, two-time hip [...]