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UConn reaches ninth consecutive Final Four; Oregon St., Syracuse, Washington become first-timers

NCAA Women’s Basketball

Even before the University of Tennessee‘s Pat Summit retired from coaching the Lady Vols, Geno Auriemma and his University of Connecticut Huskies have dominated the competition. Earlier this week after their Sweet 16 win, Auriemma commented about this tweet by Boston Globe’s Dan Shaughnessy:

UConn Women beat Miss St. 98-38 in NCAA tourney. Hate to punish them for being…

UConn reaches ninth consecutive Final Four; Oregon St., Syracuse, Washington become first-timers

NCAA Women’s Basketball Even before the University of Tennessee‘s Pat Summit retired from coaching the Lady Vols, Geno Auriemma and his University of Connecticut Huskies have dominated the competition. Earlier this week after their Sweet 16 win, Auriemma commented about this tweet by Boston Globe’s Dan Shaughnessy: UConn Women beat Miss St. 98-38 in NCAA tourney. Hate to punish them for being…

First Black NBA Player Earl Lloyd Dies At 86

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    There was some tragic news in the NBA, as the first black player in league history, Earl Lloyd passed away at the age of 86. The death was confirmed by Lloyd’s alma mater, West Virginia State.  No other details on how he died has been reported yet.  Lloyd played his first NBA game in 1950 for the Washington Capitals.  His debut was very historic on all…

Syracuse Basketball bans itself from postseason

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Syracuse, NY – Syracuse University has ban its men’s basketball team from any postseason activities for this year in response to an ongoing NCAA investigation into potential past infractions by the team.

The University added that the school initiated the case when it self-reported potential violations within the Athletics Department to the NCAA in 2007. They…

All Eyes On Derrick Rose, Getting Praise From John Calipari

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    All eyes are on Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose, as he is making his second comeback from major knee injuries.  Rose is participating in Team USA’straining camp and has been the most impressive player on the floor according to coaches and the media.  Rose is proving to all the naysayers that he is ready to compete and wants a slot on the

2014 NFL Draft, Round 3: Picks 70-74

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  70. San Francisco 49ers – Marcus Martin (C), USC

71. Cleveland Browns – Christian Kirksey (OLB), Iowa

72. Minnesota Vikings – Scott Crichton (DE), Oregon State

  73. Buffalo Bills – Preston Brown (ILB), Louisville

  74. New York Giants – Jay Bromley – (DT), Syracuse