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Griner, Baylor Win Title, Cap Perfect 40-0 Season

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:08:00 CDT

Brittney Griner's place in women's basketball history is secure. Blocking layups, snagging rebounds, hitting shots over two and three helpless defenders, she towered over the competition all season long to earn player of the year and outstanding player of the NCAA tournament honors. She was simply dominant in adding national...

Kentucky Beats Kansas for NCAA Title

Rob Quinn — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 CDT

Kentucky turned out to be just too good for Kansas to overcome in the NCAA men's basketball final. The Wildcats—who dominated most opponents this season—beat the Jayhawks 67-59 to win their eighth national title and their first since 1998, reports the Wall Street Journal . Kentucky's Anthony Davis—selected...

As Kentucky Celebrates, Riot Police Move in

Mark Russell — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:29:50 CDT

Thousands of Kentucky basketball fans responded to the team's Final Four win last night by overturning cars and lighting couches on fire, reports the AP . Police had been prepared for rioting, and responded with about 150 officers and small amounts of pepper spray. "It's a fairly difficult situation, but not...

Kansas, Kentucky Will Play for Title

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:24:53 CDT

The Final Four are down to the final two, with Kentucky and Kansas advancing to Monday night's championship game. Kansas 64, Ohio State 62: The Jayhawks won a thriller after trailing by 9 points at the half. They took the lead with under 3 minutes remaining, then came out on...

Ohio State Unseats Syracuse, Heads to Final 4

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:08:00 CDT

Ohio State coach Thad Matta sized up his team in the middle of the season and had it figured for an early loss when the NCAA tournament came around. The final weekend of March Madness is next, and the Buckeyes will be there. Jared Sullinger recovered from first-half foul trouble...

Louisville in Final 4 With Win Over Florida

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:25:00 CDT

Hated to do that to ya, kid. Rick Pitino nearly came unhinged and his point guard watched the end of the game from the bench. When it was over, though, it was Pitino and Louisville making plans for the Final Four and his protege, Billy Donovan, and the Florida Gators...

NC State Shocks Georgetown

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:25:11 CDT

It's been a long time since North Carolina State was mentioned in the same breath with the elite programs in the nation—let alone its own state. Now, a new coach and a new attitude have the Wolfpack faithful harkening back to the glory days of David Thompson and Jim...

Duke Loses in Stunning Day of Upsets

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:06:53 CDT

Oh, those fabulous 15s. Did they leave your bracket in shambles? Join the club. And sit back and enjoy this one. Because years from now, they still might be talking about Friday the 16th as the day the 15s rose up and produced one of the greatest episodes in NCAA...

Obama's NCAA Bracket Mirrors His Presidency

John Johnson — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:44:57 CDT

President Obama released his NCAA bracket again this year and, ho hum, he's got two No. 1 seeds and two No. 2 seeds making the Final Four. Look back over previous years and you'll find pretty much the same thing, writes Steve Kornacki at Salon . Obama—the author of The...