Read more Big Ten Conference stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/19344/big-ten-conference.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 6:31:56 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/52929/dont-buy-big-east-hoop-hype.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWith March Madness upon us, the hype machine is cranking up again about the Big East, with powers like Louisville, Connecticut, and Pittsburgh. Mike Celizic covered the conference’s period of dominance in the 1980s, but he’s no longer convinced, he writes for NBC Sports. The league has won only two...http://www.newser.com/story/52929/dont-buy-big-east-hoop-hype.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 10 Mar 2009 19:50:02 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/38307/political-ads-target-sports-fans.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagJohn McCain and Barack Obama are betting on the Minnesota-Ohio State football game this weekend—but they’d rather score points with fans than on the field, the Wall Street Journal reports. The candidates are advertising on regional sports networks to reach swing voters, and hard-to-reach men, in seven states.http://www.newser.com/story/38307/political-ads-target-sports-fans.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 25 Sep 2008 12:47:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/23165/indiana-hires-crean-away-from-marquette.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTom Crean has agreed to leave his head coaching post at Marquette to take over Indiana University’s basketball team. The formal announcement is expected today. “I think he's a great choice for Indiana University,” said an IU trustee of the hire. In 2003 Crean coached the Golden Eagles and star...http://www.newser.com/story/23165/indiana-hires-crean-away-from-marquette.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 01 Apr 2008 23:17:52 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/22880/no-warts-here-memphis-dominates-michigan-state.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Tigers pounced early and often, and all those flaws critics have been pointing out since the NCAA tourney began were nowhere to be seen, the Commercial Appeal reports. Memphis put on a clinic last night, breaking the game open 50-20 by the end of the first half, en route...http://www.newser.com/story/22880/no-warts-here-memphis-dominates-michigan-state.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 29 Mar 2008 2:29:34 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/22854/on-the-menu-curried-badger.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagHighly touted defenses don't seem to rattle Stephen Curry and Davidson, as they knocked off another higher seed—this time No. 3 Wisconsin—in convincing fashion, 73-56. The sophomore sensation, the son of former NBA star Dell Curry, had 33 points. It was his third consecutive game over 30 as...http://www.newser.com/story/22854/on-the-menu-curried-badger.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 28 Mar 2008 22:15:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/22246/weems-arkansas-power-past-iu.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNo.8 seed Indiana's trying season came to an end last night, with an 86-72 defeat at the hands of No.9 Arkansas in their East Regional first round matchup. Though IU almost capped off a stirring last minute comeback, the Razorbacks, lifted by Sonny Weem's career best 31 points,...http://www.newser.com/story/22246/weems-arkansas-power-past-iu.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 22 Mar 2008 0:30:29 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/21744/unc-wins-acc-championship.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSophomore Wayne Ellington scored 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting as North Carolina defeated Clemson for the third time this season, 86-81, to win the ACC championship. The Tigers, who took the Tar Heels to overtime in their previous two meetings, got 28 points from guard K.C. Rivers. This was...http://www.newser.com/story/21744/unc-wins-acc-championship.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 16 Mar 2008 19:43:31 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/21674/no-1-unc-survives-battle-with-va-tech.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagVirginia Tech led almost the entire way today, but all that counted were the final .08 seconds in North Carolina's 68-66 ACC win, reports the Associated Press. Tyler Hansbrough scored off an offensive rebound with that much time left to lift the No. 1 Tar Heels into the conference final...http://www.newser.com/story/21674/no-1-unc-survives-battle-with-va-tech.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 15 Mar 2008 19:41:16 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/21633/wisconsin-wins-an-ugly-one-over-michigan.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagEighth-ranked Wisconsin held Michigan to only 10 field goals and 20% shooting to win 51-34 in the lowest scoring game in Big 10 tournament history. The Badgers didn't exactly light up the scoreboard either, making a mere 34% of their shots. UW's Joe Krabbenhoft was high man with 12 points,...http://www.newser.com/story/21633/wisconsin-wins-an-ugly-one-over-michigan.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 14 Mar 2008 23:57:44 CDT