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North Carolina A&T Beats Liberty, 73-72 — 2013 NCAA Tournament Scores

Joe Student — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:32:33 +0000

Reserve guard Jeremy Underwood scored 19 points, and North Carolina A&T beat Liberty, 73-72, in a First Four game of the 2013 NCAA tournament in Dayton, Ohio on Tuesday night. Despite entering the game with 20 losses, Liberty had an opportunity to win, but John Caleb Sanders' layup was off the mark in the final seconds.

2013 NCAA Tournament Preview — Favorites, Cinderellas and Players To Watch

Joe Student — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:32:04 +0000

The 2013 NCAA tournament begins Tuesday night in Dayton, Ohio. Between now and the national championship game in Atlanta on April 8, the nation’s best college basketball teams will duel to decide which school deserves the title. Here’s a preview of what to watch for in each region: Download a printable 2013 NCAA bracket EAST [...]

Game On! Sports Schedule for March 18, 2013

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:59:19 +0000

While you’re busy filling out your bracket for the NCAA Tournament, the rest of the sports world carries on tonight, including one monster matchup in the NBA. The Miami Heat, winners of 22 straight, can take sole ownership of the second-longest winning streak in NBA history tonight when they travel to Boston to face the [...]

March Mascot Madness! Vote for the Best Mascot in the 2013 NCAA Tournament

GuySpeed Editors — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:24:00 +0000

The 2013 NCAA Tournament is upon us, and sure, the games are fun but we’re more interested in the battle raging on in the bleachers. Student body against student body. Alumni against alumni. Fans against fans. Bands against bands in battles of brass. All of this mayhem being led by…men in furry outfits? That’s right! [...]

Which NCAA Team Got the Biggest Snub? — Sports Survey of the Day

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:19:16 +0000

March Madness begins on Tuesday, with the four play-in games, then starts for real on Thursday. But on Sunday, we finally got a look at the brackets for the first time—and a few teams are feeling left out, forgotten or just plain insulted. Pac-12 Tournament champion Oregon received a 12 seed, the kind of seed [...]

Time to Complete Your NCAA Tournament Bracket – You Could Win a Million Dollars

Chris Kissel — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:12:37 +0000

Thank you for registering for our NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge! Now that the field has been announced, it's time to fill out your bracket.

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The Top 10 CNY Sports Stories EVER! – Syracuse: NCAA Champs, At LAST!

Keith James — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:10:17 +0000

The year: 2003, the uniforms: orange, the fans: orange, the other team: is going to get rocked, up for grabs : the NCAA national title. But first, a little backstory… Syracuse basketball as we know it was birthed about 40 years ago when an unsuspecting S.U. sophomore by the name of Dave Bing (who would [...]

NCAA Basketball Report: 2012 Final Four Preview

Joe Student — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:04:02 +0000

The 2012 Final Four includes four NCAA basketball programs that have each won at least one national championship in its history. In total, Kentucky, Louisville, Ohio State, Kansas have 49 Final Four appearances and 13 NCAA basketball titles between them. These four teams will play in New Orleans on Saturday to determine which schools will [...]

Blake Griffin Gets TRUCKED By Jason Smith BountyGate Style

Patrick Bateman — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:06:38 +0000

In all our years of watching basketball, we don’t think we’ve ever seen a harder flagrant foul than the one Jason Smith doled out to Blake Griffin. Looks like BountyGate isn’t just limited to New Orleans football, the Hornets are getting in on the action now. [Via The Big Lead] Read Original: Blake Griffin Gets [...]

Sports Movie of the Week — 'Blue Chips' [VIDEO]

Joe Student — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:23:05 +0000

After last week’s deluge of games, the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament has reached the regional semifinal round. The growth of the tournament’s annual ‘March Madness’ has helped make college basketball a money-making industry whose latest broadcast rights brought in more than $10 billion. As in any industry, the promise of wealth can lead to institutional corruption and ethical lapses. College basketball has shown to be no exception.

Bulls Defense Sets Franchise Record Without Derrick Rose — Weekly NBA Roundup [VIDEO]

Joe Student — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:54:16 +0000

With NBA rosters now set after the passing of the trade deadline last Thursday, teams are positioned for the season’s final 20-plus games and the playoff push. Here’s what’s happening in the NBA this week: Bizarre Stat of the Week: Chicago Bulls In a contest that reigning NBA MVP Derrick Rose missed because of a [...]

Michigan Outlasts Virginia Tech, 23-20 in Overtime, To Win Sugar Bowl

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:35:47 +0000

For the second time in as many nights, a missed field goal in overtime proved to be the deciding factor in a BCS bowl game. Michigan edged Virginia Tech, 23-20, after Hokies kicker Justin Myer missed a 37-yard field goal in the first overtime, allowing Michigan to kick a field goal of its own for the win moments later.

NCAA College Football Bowl Preview — Dec. 24-30

Wes Glinsmann — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:00:07 +0000

With the holidays comes the second week of the bowl season. This coming week features a lot of intriguing matchups, with Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III in action, along with several big name teams who struggled through disappointing seasons. Here’s are all the info you need to know for the next week in college [...]

The Hammer Falls on Ohio State as Buckeyes Banned from Bowl Game Next Season

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:45:07 +0000

Over a year after the first allegations of improper benefits being given to Ohio State football players broke, the NCAA has finally issued its final report on the matter and handed down its punishment.

The Buckeyes will not be eligible to play in the Big Ten Championship or a bowl game next season, and they will lose a total of nine scholarships (three in each of the next three seasons). The school will also be on probation through 2014.

Baylor's Robert Griffin III Named Sporting News' Player of the Year for His Off-the-Field Wins

Danny Groner — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:54:18 +0000

Less than a week after winning the Heisman Trophy, Baylor junior standout Robert Griffin III was named the Sporting News’ player of the year. The quarterback helped revitalize the flailing Baylor college football program, and helped propel them to a 9-3 record this season.

Do College Football Fans Want the BCS or a Playoff System? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:56:15 +0000

It’s pretty well accepted that the BCS system to determine college football’s national championship is unpopular with the public.

But a new survey from Poll Position shows just how hated the BCS -- which uses a mix of human polls, computer rankings and strength of schedule to determine a one-off national championship game — really is.

Baylor Quarterback Robert Griffin III Wins Heisman Trophy

Wes Glinsmann — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:45:53 +0000

After leading Baylor to a nine-win season and its highest ranking in over two decades, Bears quarterback Robert Griffin III became the school’s first Heisman Trophy winner Saturday night. Griffin edged out preseason favorite Andrew Luck of Stanford for football’s most prestigious award.

Boise State Leads Pack of Schools Joining Big East

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:48:11 +0000

After months of “will they or won’t they” closed door negotiations, the Big East announced Wednesday that Boise State, Houston, Southern Methodist, San Diego State and Central Florida will be joining the conference in 2013.

With the conference now stretching coast to coast, Big East Commissioner John Marinatto said the Big East will be the “first truly national college football conference.”

Fred Thompson, Oregon State Freshman Player, Dies of a Heart Attack

Danny Groner — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:09:33 +0000

Oregon State freshman defensive tackle Fred Thompson died Wednesday night of a heart attack, sending shock waves around the university’s campus and through the Beavers’ football program. The 6′ 4”, 317-pound athlete was playing pick-up basketball at the time of his collapse.

Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III Highlight Field of Five Heisman Finalists

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:52:22 +0000

Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck was the preseason favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, so the fact that he got an invite to the award presentation shouldn’t be a surprise. But the fact that he’ll be joined by a defensive back, a track star in shoulder pads and a Wisconsin player not named Russell Wilson might be.