Thursday, April 10 2014 2:43 PM EDT2014-04-10 18:43:26 GMT
UCONN NCAA Women's and Men's Championship coaches, Geno Auriemma and Ollie Ring, are scheduled to ring the closing bell at the NYSE today.This honor comes after both the men and women undefeated Huskies
After winning the NCAA Women's and Men's national championships, the head coaches for both teams are expected to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange Thursday.
Partying on the UConn campus started Monday and regained momentum Tuesday following a second national championship title in less than 24 hours.
Campus celebrations are winding down after two nights of championship parties, yet the off-court excitement could be just beginning at the University of Connecticut.
The University of Connecticut men's basketball team plans to fly back home with the national championship that will be celebrated at a campus rally on Tuesday just hours before the women's team plays for...
UConn forward DeAndre Daniels got a chance to storm the court at Gampel Pavilion as a fan on Tuesday night, joining thousands of other UConn students in celebrating the school's dual national basketball titles.
Breanna Stewart and Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis each scored 14 points to help Connecticut move closer to knocking off Notre Dame in the first NCAA championship showdown between undefeated teams as the Huskies took a...
Geno Auriemma and UConn reached the top of women's college basketball in unprecedented fashion. After winning a record ninth national championship - they stand alone.
Tuesday, April 8 2014 2:47 PM EDT2014-04-08 18:47:30 GMT
UConn will be playing for more than just another title Monday night.Gov. Dannel Malloy announced that he agreed to a wager with Gov. Steve Beshear of Kentucky.Malloy put Connecticut wine, beer and chocolate
Gov. Dannel Malloy won his wager with Gov. Steve Beshear of Kentucky when the Huskies defeated the Wildcats, 60-54, in the national championship game in Arlington, TX, on Monday night.
Jubilant fans celebrating UConn's Monday night national basketball championship win smashed a window in an engineering building, broke street lights and overturned furniture inside the school's student union.
Jubilant fans celebrating UConn's Monday night national basketball championship win smashed a window in an engineering building, broke street lights and overturned furniture inside the school's student union.
Shabazz Napier walked slowly through the hallway of the stadium - the tears still drying, the twine from the cut-down net still hanging around his neck.
Shabazz Napier walked slowly through the hallway of the stadium - the tears still drying, the twine from the cut-down net still hanging around his neck.
One by one, players in the Kentucky locker room said essentially the same thing: They had not given the NBA a second thought, much less a first, during their stirring Final Four run.
One by one, players in the Kentucky locker room said essentially the same thing: They had not given the NBA a second thought, much less a first, during their stirring Final Four run.
It's not that Kevin Ollie looked uncomfortable sitting on a stool in front of the Connecticut bench. It's just that he looked a lot more comfortable in a defensive stance exhorting the Huskies in the...
It's not that Kevin Ollie looked uncomfortable sitting on a stool in front of the Connecticut bench. It's just that he looked a lot more comfortable in a defensive stance exhorting the Huskies in the national...
Kentucky coach John Calipari refused to "dignify that stuff" when he was asked after Monday night's championship game about his rumored interest in coaching the Los Angeles Lakers.
Kentucky coach John Calipari refused to "dignify that stuff" when he was asked after Monday night's championship game about his rumored interest in coaching the Los Angeles Lakers.
Kentucky reached the brink of an NCAA title with five freshman starters, including the cool right hand of Aaron Harrison and his decisive 3-pointers in three straight games.
Kentucky reached the brink of an NCAA title with five freshman starters, including the cool right hand of Aaron Harrison and his decisive 3-pointers in three straight games.
Muffet McGraw and Geno Auriemma were well aware of the talk. There has been a buzz throughout women's basketball all season about the potential showdown between their undefeated teams.
Muffet McGraw and Geno Auriemma were well aware of the talk. There has been a buzz throughout women's basketball all season about the potential showdown between their undefeated teams.
Monday, April 7 2014 7:00 AM EDT2014-04-07 11:00:27 GMT
No. 7 seed Connecticut will face No. 8 seed Kentucky in a battle of two teams with historic basketball pedigrees that weren't expected to advance this far.
No. 7 seed Connecticut will face No. 8 seed Kentucky in a battle of two teams with historic basketball pedigrees that weren't expected to advance this far.
Breanna Stewart scored 18 points and undefeated Connecticut continued its march toward an unprecedented ninth national championship with a 75-56 win against Stanford on Sunday night.
The Connecticut Huskies are back in a very familiar position, undefeated and playing for a national championship.
The Fab Five came onto the national basketball landscape like a thunder dunk. You had to notice the five baggy-shorts-wearing freshmen starters from Michigan who made their way to the national championship game.
The Fab Five came onto the national basketball landscape like a thunder dunk. You had to notice the five baggy-shorts-wearing freshmen starters from Michigan who made their way to the national championship game.
Losses are no easier to stomach in November than in March, Kentucky coach John Calipari makes clear, but they are somewhat easier to accept if they are the byproduct of progress.
Losses are no easier to stomach in November than in March, Kentucky coach John Calipari makes clear, but they are somewhat easier to accept if they are the byproduct of progress.
Kentucky center Willie Cauley-Stein has been ruled out for Monday night's national championship game against Connecticut with the same ankle injury that has caused him to miss the last two games.
Kentucky center Willie Cauley-Stein will miss Monday night's national title game against Connecticut because of a lingering ankle injury, while forward Alex Poythress plans to play after tweaking his knee during the...
Aaron Harrison hit a 3-pointer with 5.7 seconds left, after taking a pass from his twin brother Andrew, and Kentucky beat Wisconsin 74-73 on Saturday night to advance to the national championship game.
No, this was not an instant replay, though it certainly is turning into a highlight loop that Aaron Harrison and his Kentucky teammates could get used to watching.
Friday, April 4 2014 10:57 AM EDT2014-04-04 14:57:44 GMT
A pair of No. 2 seeds made it to the final round of the Greatest Sports Movies Tournament. While no one can argue Caddyshack and Field of Dreams are phenomenal movies, Rocky and Hoosiers narrowly missed out.
A pair of No. 2 seeds made it to the final round of the Greatest Sports Movies Tournament. While no one can argue Caddyshack and Field of Dreams are phenomenal movies, Rocky and Hoosiers narrowly missed out.
Friday, April 4 2014 10:18 AM EDT2014-04-04 14:18:34 GMT
A well-seasoned Florida team gets one of its first new experiences in a while: the bright lights centered on the NCAA tournament semifinals. The UConn Huskies look to knock off the Gators - again.
A well-seasoned Florida team gets one of its first new experiences in a while: the bright lights centered on the NCAA tournament semifinals. The UConn Huskies look to knock off the Gators - again.
Thursday, April 3 2014 6:03 PM EDT2014-04-03 22:03:56 GMT
The University of Connecticut said a bomb threat has been called into its admissions building.The school sent out an alert that said the call came into the Tasker Building.People in that building were
A bomb threat on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs on Thursday morning caused a building to be evacuated and canceled classes.
Tuesday, April 1 2014 10:43 AM EDT2014-04-01 14:43:46 GMT
A trio of football flicks - The Longest Yard, Friday Night Lights and Brian's Song - pose a major challenge to the only basketball movie remaining in the tournament.
A trio of football flicks - The Longest Yard, Friday Night Lights and Brian's Song - pose a major challenge to the only basketball movie remaining in the tournament.
Monday, March 31 2014 4:59 PM EDT2014-03-31 20:59:09 GMT
The only hope that remains for the brackets is Florida winning the national championship. Outside of that, there's nothing left from any of this year's methods. Three of them are dead already.
The only hope that remains for the brackets is Florida winning the national championship. Outside of that, there's nothing left from any of this year's methods. Three of them are dead already.
Monday, March 31 2014 10:00 AM EDT2014-03-31 14:00:28 GMT
A decisive win (84 percent of the vote) over Eight Men Out in the last round still makes Rocky, the No. 1 overall seed in Movie Madness, the team to beat.
A decisive win (84 percent of the vote) over Eight Men Out in the last round still makes Rocky, the No. 1 overall seed in Movie Madness, the team to beat.
Thursday, March 27 2014 11:38 AM EDT2014-03-27 15:38:01 GMT
The Chitwood Region of the bracket begins play featuring inspirational tearjerkers (Brian's Song), slapstick buffoonery (Happy Gilmore) and criminals (The Longest Yard). There's a Canadian, too.
The Chitwood Region of the bracket begins play featuring inspirational tearjerkers (Brian's Song), slapstick buffoonery (Happy Gilmore) and criminals (The Longest Yard). There's a Canadian, too.
Thursday, March 27 2014 11:36 AM EDT2014-03-27 15:36:29 GMT
Three double-digit seeds will try to move on in the NCAA tournament's Sweet 16 round, and the Battle of the Bluegrass - Kentucky and Louisville - headlines Friday.
Three double-digit seeds will try to move on in the NCAA tournament's Sweet 16 round, and the Battle of the Bluegrass - Kentucky and Louisville - headlines Friday.
We can't promise that your bracket will survive March Madness, but we can offer you some great comfort food for the aftermath. Whether you're celebrating or recuperating, good food is in order.
We can't promise that your bracket will survive March Madness, but we can offer you some great comfort food for the aftermath. Whether you're celebrating or recuperating, good food is in order.
Tuesday, March 25 2014 10:45 AM EDT2014-03-25 14:45:45 GMT
Billy Heywood managed a Major League team from worst to first as a 12-year-old, so it only makes sense that his movie would make the biggest splash in this tournament up to this point.
Billy Heywood managed a Major League team from worst to first as a 12-year-old, so it only makes sense that his movie would make the biggest splash in this tournament up to this point.
Monday, March 24 2014 2:40 PM EDT2014-03-24 18:40:42 GMT
It was a pretty awful week for brackets all across the country. There are no perfect brackets left, and the bracket that went the deepest without a miss wasn't even entered for the $1 billion.
It was a pretty awful week for brackets all across the country. There are no perfect brackets left, and the bracket that went the deepest without a miss wasn't even entered for the $1 billion.
Saturday, March 22 2014 7:03 AM EDT2014-03-22 11:03:24 GMT
Upsets abounded in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. The survivors face off again Saturday in their quest of a college basketball national championship.
Upsets abounded in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. The survivors face off again Saturday in their quest of a college basketball national championship.
Friday, March 21 2014 7:28 AM EDT2014-03-21 11:28:45 GMT
RALEIGH, NC (WMBF) - This week, Coastal Carolina joins Duke, Virginia, Tennessee and several other big name schools at PNC Arena for a weekend of games as the NCAA Tournament is off and running. Tomorrow
Chants take the floor for a practice in Raleigh before taking on top-seeded Virginia Friday night.
Thursday, March 20 2014 7:11 PM EDT2014-03-20 23:11:22 GMT
The Stephen F. Austin men's basketball team is just one day from tip-off of arguably the biggest game in school history. The Jacks will take the court against Virginia Commonwealth University in the second
The Stephen F. Austin men's basketball team is just one day from tip-off of arguably the biggest game in school history. The Jacks will take the court against Virginia Commonwealth University in the second
Thursday, March 20 2014 8:10 AM EDT2014-03-20 12:10:23 GMT
Some of the best matchups of the NCAA tournament's first two days take place in prime time - Texas-Arizona State, North Carolina-Providence and Kentucky-Kansas State among them.
Some of the best matchups of the NCAA tournament's first two days take place in prime time - Texas-Arizona State, North Carolina-Providence and Kentucky-Kansas State among them.
Wednesday, March 19 2014 2:05 PM EDT2014-03-19 18:05:00 GMT
If the exhilaration and frustration of the NCAA Tournament doesn't seem cool, then engage in a more worthwhile pastime - trying to figure out if Superman or Batman is the better superhero.
If the exhilaration and frustration of the NCAA Tournament doesn't seem cool, then engage in a more worthwhile pastime - trying to figure out if Superman or Batman is the better superhero.
Wednesday, March 19 2014 10:28 AM EDT2014-03-19 14:28:18 GMT
Sorry, Ray Kinsella, but Crash Davis' chase for the minor league home run record and his tutelage of a dim-witted pitcher trump gambling your family's welfare to build a field for dead baseball players.
Sorry, Ray Kinsella, but Crash Davis' chase for the minor league home run record and his tutelage of a dim-witted pitcher trump gambling your family's welfare to build a field for dead baseball players.
Tuesday, March 18 2014 10:33 AM EDT2014-03-18 14:33:23 GMT
The first sports movie to win an Academy Award for Best Film - Rocky - begins what could be a long run in the Movie Madness tournament. But it first has to get past its almost equally popular sequel.
The first sports movie to win an Academy Award for Best Film - Rocky - begins what could be a long run in the Movie Madness tournament. But it first has to get past its almost equally popular sequel.
Monday, March 17 2014 11:18 AM EDT2014-03-17 15:18:20 GMT
What is the greatest sports movie of all time? That is the question voters will answer during "Movie Madness," a 65-film tournament that coincides with the NCAA men's basketball championship.
What is the greatest sports movie of all time? That is the question voters will answer during "Movie Madness," a 65-film tournament that coincides with the NCAA men's basketball championship.
Monday, March 17 2014 11:17 AM EDT2014-03-17 15:17:53 GMT
A billion bucks is one perfect NCAA basketball bracket away for some lucky fan. Some really lucky fan. The odds against picking every game correctly are more than 9,200,000,000,000,000,000 to 1.
A billion bucks is one perfect NCAA basketball bracket away for some lucky fan. Some really lucky fan. The odds against picking every game correctly are more than 9,200,000,000,000,000,000 to 1.
Need something to help you get through two weeks of March Madness? Try playing Basketball Cliche Bingo. Mark off the words or phrases that are overused during each game of the tourney.
Don't like basketball? Need something to help you get through two weeks of March Madness? Try playing Basketball Cliche Bingo. Mark off the words or phrases that are overused during each game of the tournament.
Sunday, April 20 2014 2:22 PM EDT2014-04-20 18:22:44 GMT
Former midddleweight boxer Rubin Carter has died. (Source: Flickr)
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, the boxer whose wrongful murder conviction became an international symbol of racial injustice, has died at 76.
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, the boxer whose wrongful murder conviction became an international symbol of racial injustice, died Sunday. He was 76.
Sunday, April 20 2014 1:52 PM EDT2014-04-20 17:52:44 GMT
Stanislas Wawrinka won the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time after rallying to beat Roger Federer 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2 in an all-Swiss final on Sunday.
Stanislas Wawrinka won the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time Sunday, rallying to beat Roger Federer 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2 in a rare all-Swiss final.
Sunday, April 20 2014 9:53 AM EDT2014-04-20 13:53:09 GMT
Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso said his struggling team is "still in the fight" after he finally got on the podium for the first time this season, finishing third at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso said his struggling team is "still in the fight" after he finally got on the podium for the first time this season, finishing third at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Sunday, April 20 2014 9:02 AM EDT2014-04-20 13:02:56 GMT
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton captured his third straight Formula One race with ease on Sunday, leading from start to finish to win the Chinese Grand Prix.
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton captured his third straight Formula One race with ease on Sunday, leading from start to finish to win the Chinese Grand Prix.
Going to the NCAA regionals in the Big Apple? In between games, there are a few things you'll want to check off your travel bucket list. Here's a look at some things to do in New York.
Going to the NCAA regionals in the Big Apple? In between games, there are a few things you'll want to check off your travel bucket list. Here's a look at some things to do in New York.
There is more to see than basketball in Indianapolis during the upcoming NCAA tourney. Here are some of the many attractions you can visit in between games.
There is more to see than basketball in Indianapolis during the upcoming NCAA tourney. Here are some of the many attractions you can visit in between games.
Anaheim, CA, is one of the four cities hosting the 2014 NCAA tournament's regional finals. If you are traveling to the West regional games, here are some things to do when you aren't watching college hoops.
Anaheim, CA, is one of the four cities hosting the 2014 NCAA tournament's regional finals. If you are traveling to the West regional games, here are some things to do when you aren't watching college hoops.
Memphis is one of four cities hosting regional games for the 2014 NCAA Basketball Tournament. If you're traveling to Blues City to see some college hoops, here are some things you can do in your downtime.
Memphis is one of four cities hosting regional games for the 2014 NCAA Basketball Tournament. If you're traveling to Blues City to see some college hoops, here are some things you can do in your downtime.
Wednesday, March 12 2014 2:39 PM EDT2014-03-12 18:39:43 GMT
Before we get to the non-stop ACC Tournament action starting Wednesday, there's the matter of our own champion to name: The ACC Player Power Poll Player of the Year.
Before we get to the non-stop ACC Tournament action starting Wednesday, there's the matter of our own champion to name: The ACC Player Power Poll Player of the Year.
Wednesday, March 12 2014 12:11 PM EDT2014-03-12 16:11:41 GMT
A quick shoutout to Travis McKie of Wake Forest and Georgia Tech's Daniel Miller for a worthy accomplishment: the two seniors have started every game of their collegiate careers.
A quick shoutout to Travis McKie of Wake Forest and Georgia Tech's Daniel Miller for a worthy accomplishment: the two seniors have started every game of their collegiate careers.
