The Coppin State University Lady Eagles’ softball team produced their second straight come from behind victory when they overcame a 4-0 deficit after four innings to defeat the George Washington Colonials, 5-4, on a foggy, rainy March 23 evening at Coppin State Field in West Baltimore, Md. Coppin State (5-7 overall) had just come from […]
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North Carolina Bounces Marquette in Sweet Sixteen
The freshmen-led North Carolina Tar Heels sputtered to start the season, but followed their 4-3 beginning with a 25-4 record. Now, number two seed UNC is one game away from the Final Four after making quick work of the number 11 seed Marquette Golden Eagles, 81-63, in their Sweet Sixteen matchup on March 25. Thanks […]
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Freshman’s Clutch Shot Propels Kentucky to Stunning Win over Top-Seeded Ohio State
Air-tight defense, blocked shots and an improbable jump shot from a freshman helped the fourth-seeded Kentucky Wildcats edge the top-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes, 62-60, in their Sweet Sixteen battle on March 25. With the game tied 60-60, freshman point guard Brandon Knight dribbled to his right and pulled up for a jumper with a defender’s […]
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VCU Edges Florida State, 72-71, to Advance to Elite 8
Just a month ago, college basketball experts thought the NCAA Tournament bid given to the 11th seeded Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Rams was a joke. But those pundits are eating their words now, as VCU advanced on to the Elite 8 after edging No. 10 Florida State, 72-71, in the NCAA Tournament Men’s Championship Southwest […]
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Kansas Handles Richmond Easily, 77-57
The No. 1 seed Kansas Jayhawks made sure there would be no upsets on their watch as they made light work of the No. 12 Richmond Spiders in a 77-57 win on March 25 in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament Southwest Region Semifinals in San Antonio. Richmond surprised critics when they reached the Sweet […]
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Freshman’s Clutch Shot Propels Kentucky to Stunning Win over Top-Seeded Ohio State
Air-tight defense, blocked shots and an improbable jump shot from a freshman helped the fourth-seeded Kentucky Wildcats edge the top-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes, 62-60, in their Sweet Sixteen battle on March 25. With the game tied 60-60, freshman point guard Brandon Knight dribbled to his right and pulled up for a jumper with a defender’s […]
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North Carolina Bounces Marquette in Sweet Sixteen
The freshmen-led North Carolina Tar Heels sputtered to start the season, but followed their 4-3 beginning with a 25-4 record. Now, number two seed UNC is one game away from the Final Four after making quick work of the number 11 seed Marquette Golden Eagles, 81-63, in their Sweet Sixteen matchup on March 25. Thanks […]
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NCAA West Region Wrap Up: Duke Done, Connecticut Comes up Big
Connecticut 74, San Diego State 67 Connecticut Huskies junior guard Kemba Walker has been shouldering the load for much of the year but he received a little help from a teammate in their Sweet 16 win over the San Diego State Aztecs on March 24. Freshman forward Jeremy Lamb scored 24 points, which together with […]
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Trash Talking Starts Early as Pacquiao vs. Mosley Fight Approaches
The fight between eight-division champion boxer Manny Pacquiao and former five-time champion Shane Mosley isn’t scheduled until May 7. But according to reports, the trash talking from both sides has already begun. AOLNews.com reports that Pacquiao’s legendary trainer, Freddie Roach, recently suggested that his fighter would be the first to knock out 39-year-old Mosley in […]
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Florida Survives BYU’s Fredette in OT, 83-74
The No. 2 Florida Gators advanced on to the Elite 8 round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament after surviving, 83-74, in overtime against the No. 3 Brigham Young University Cougars in the Southeast Region Semifinals at the New Orleans Arena. BYU star senior Jimmer Fredette put on his typical outstanding performance, scoring 32 […]
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Butler Upsets Wisconsin, 61-54
Butler University’s men’s basketball squad shocked the world when they advanced all the way to the NCAA Championship game in 2010, but would it be a surprise if they reached the finals again? The No. 8-ranked Bulldogs took one step closer to finding out as they took out No. 4 ranked Wisconsin, 61-54, on March […]
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Dallas Cowboys Receiver Dez BryantBooted From Mall Over Sagging Pants
NFL stadiums aren’t the only places Dallas Cowboys star receiver Dez Bryant may be barred from during the current league lockout. According to reports, a Dallas police statement claims Bryant and a group of friends were ejected from NorthPark Center on March 19 by off-duty officers after security warned them about sagging their pants, exposing their underwear. But Bryant told ESPNDallas.com that his pants were […]