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The Carolina Mile is an annual rite that tests the Tar Heels’ toughness – The Athletic
Dean Smith started the tradition as a way to evaluate a player's mettle, but it's also seen as a team-bonding experience. → Read More
Oklahoma State forward Tyrek Coger dies after workout
Tyrek Coger, who transferred to Oklahoma State earlier this month, died after collapsing during a workout on Thursday. He was 21. → Read More
Fat Joe reveals Biggie song is about Anthony Mason
Fat Joe joins Highly Questionable to reveal that Anthony Mason is the New York Knicks player referenced in The Notorious B.I.G's "I Got A Story To Tell." → Read More
Off pitch: John Calipari taking a shot at Mike Krzyzewski?
Kentucky and Duke frequently clash on the recruiting trail, and coach John Calipari apparently doesn't care for Coach K's pitch to recruits. → Read More
North Carolina Tar Heels fall short of dream championship ending
The Tar Heels hit a clutch 3-pointer at the end, just like they dreamed. The problem is Villanova did the same and won the title. → Read More
Thirteen years later, familiar obstacle blocks Roy Williams' path to national title
Once again, Roy Williams is tasked with leading his team past Jim Boeheim's Orange to have a chance at winning the national championship. → Read More
Oklahoma says Villanova not the only team that's grown since December matchup
Villanova has clearly matured since suffering a blowout loss to Oklahoma. But the Sooners say they've improved, too, including with their chemistry. → Read More
Sweet 16 Thursday: When the tourney stops being polite and starts getting real
After a wild first two rounds of the NCAA tournament , Thursday's Sweet 16 games are delightfully chalky. → Read More
UCLA Bruins coach Steve Alford says he has given back his one-year extension
In a letter to UCLA fans and supporters, coach Steve Alford said he is returning his one-year extension as penance for a bad season, but he hopes to earn it back. → Read More
Providence wins on wide-open inbounds layup
Rodney Bullock is wide-open in the paint for an inbounds pass, leading to the easy lay-in to knock off USC 70-69. → Read More
Five reasons Oregon is the real deal
You might not know the Ducks as well as the other No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament, but you should. → Read More
10 bold NCAA tournament predictions: North Carolina won't last the first weekend
You trust North Carolina? We don't. The Big 12 is loaded? Yes, and it'll have three Final Four teams. And Myron Medcalf is just getting started. → Read More
Weekend Predictions: Virginia's push for top seed continues with win vs. Louisville
If you are looking for a team to trust in March, Virginia makes as much sense as any other as it tries to solidify its NCAA tournament seeding. → Read More
Who needs ball boys when there are ball dogs?
Shelter dogs help retrieve tennis balls at the Brasil Open in Sao Paulo, Brazil. → Read More
Duke freshman growing pains took place out of spotlight
While Duke's three freshman starters have looked smooth during the team's Final Four run, they've had growing pains in practice. → Read More
How they got to the Final Four: Duke Blue Devils
Jahlil Okafor didn't have a great regional, but Tyus Jones and others picked up the slack in Houston. → Read More
NCAA tournament Elite Eight preview: Duke vs. Gonzaga
Gonzaga won't shrink from the big stage, but Duke is hungry to get back to the Final Four for the first time since 2010. → Read More
Five observations: Duke Blue Devils advance to Elite Eight
HOUSTON – The Duke Blue Devils defeated the Utah Utes 63-57 in the NCAA’s South regional semifinal. The top seeded Blue Devils advanced to → Read More
Five observations: Gonzaga Bulldogs advanced to second Elite Eight
HOUSTON – Arguably the best team in Gonzaga Bulldogs coach Mark Fews’ tenure is now in a position to do something no other team in their p → Read More
South Regional: Key player for Duke Blue Devils
Winslow is undersized at the 4, but he's too quick for defenders on offense, and he's elite on the defensive end. → Read More