MARCH MADNESS 2013

Auburn probe: No evidence of academic fraud

After an internal investigation, Auburn on Monday denied the accuracy of a report earlier this month that accused some of its football...

Eight expectations: Huskies top Louisville 93-60 for national championship

After all the years and countless milestones, it¿s hardly possible for UConn to bounce a pass anymore without making history.

Louisville's Kevin Ware expected to be at Final Four

Kevin Ware is already up and walking, and he has a nice souvenir to keep him company until he's cleared to return to Louisville.

Charles Barkley comes to the defense of Doug Gottlieb

CBS analyst Doug Gottlieb caused a lot of Internet outrage Thursday night over his comment at the start of that night's NCAA tournament...

Mich. school district blocks March Madness games on computers

On Thursday, when both Michigan and Michigan State played in the NCAA tournament, apparently a few too many students in one Michigan...

Why Brad Stevens might jump to UCLA ... and why he might not

The symmetry has to feel right for UCLA fans … and make Butler fans cringe.

Mark Lyons could be Arizona's ticket to title game

Florida Gulf Coast is a hot story and, gee, that old La Salle played great, but all of that may not matter.

Ben Howland bids farewell, fondly, to UCLA

Ben Howland officially bid farewell to UCLA during a news conference at Pauley Pavilion on Monday, the day after he was fired as coach of...

Blown call, deep Miami bucket seal Illinois' exit

AUSTIN, Texas — At the start of the season, Illinois coach John Groce presented players with a wristband that read "3-19-13."

Arizona ends Harvard's dream season, 74-51

For Arizona, it's on to Los Angeles.

Louisville's Rick Pitino honors tattoo promise after championship

Forget about the thrill of hoisting a national championship trophy or cutting down the nets.

Report: Former coach claims he got money to steer Kansas star McLemore

The former AAU coach for Kansas star Ben McLemore claims he received thousands of dollars in cash and other benefits to steer McLemore to...

Ex-Notre Dame coach Phelps diagnosed with cancer

Former Notre Dame basketball coach Digger Phelps has been diagnosed with bladder cancer, ESPN announced late Thursday.

College digest: City alum Fair will stay at Syracuse to play senior year

Men's college basketball

Digest: Oakland Mills forward Long will join Patsos at Siena

Colleges

Sacrifices lead to prime opportunity for G.G. Smith

Moving around has always been a big part of new Loyola basketball coach G.G. Smith's life.

Harlem Globetrotters scheduled for first event at new Tiger Arena

A pair of Harlem Globetrotters was in Towson Friday to announce that the world-renowned basketball team will play three games at the new...

River Hill graduate named defensive player of year in men's basketball

Stony Brook senior Tommy Brenton has a spot in his parent's Laurel home where his basketball trophies and awards are on display —...

Keith Booth, former Maryland star, added to Loyola men's basketball staff

Former Maryland basketball star and assistant coach Keith Booth, who has spent the past two years as an assistant women’s coach at...

Eddie Jordan returning to Rutgers as head coach

Lakers assistant coach Eddie Jordan has accepted the head coaching position at Rutgers. While the university has yet to announce the hire,...

Ex-coach Rice gets settlement from Rutgers

Rutgers announced Thursday night that the university reached an agreement on a $475,000 settlement with fired men's basketball coach Mike...

Florida Gulf Coast hires KU assistant Dooley

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Florida Gulf Coast University announced the hiring of Joe Dooley on Wednesday as the head men's basketball coach.