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March Madness betting guide: UConn, Texas new favorites
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The craziest March Madness will conclude with the unlikeliest Final Four on Saturday and April 3 in Houston. UConn is the highest remaining seed at No. 4, though to be fair, the Huskies are playing like a No. 1. They are the team to beat, but can anyone be sure of anything this...
Miller, Wong rally Miami past Texas 88-81 for 1st Final Four
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — On the eve of Miami playing for a place in its first Final Four, the quiet conversation floating through the team hotel did not revolve around all that the Hurricanes had accomplished this season. Instead, they talked about what had happened to bring last season to a...
Terry emotional as Texas' run ends; his job status uncertain
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Rodney Terry teared up and his voice cracked to the point he could barely talk as he professed his love for the team he took over less than one month into the season and coached to the cusp of the Final Four. “I enjoyed every single day of this journey...
San Diego State muscles past Creighton, makes 1st Final Four
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Darrion Trammell had shot enough free throws in practice to believe at least one would fall when it mattered. San Diego State's 5-foot-10 senior guard was fouled by Creighton's Ryan Nembhard when he put up a floater near the free-throw line with 1.2 seconds...
Creighton takes blame after late foul leads to tourney exit
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Creighton guard Ryan Nembhard sat quietly, tossing his head back and taking a deep breath as he reflected on the decisive foul called with 1.2 seconds left in the NCAA Tournament's South Region final against San Diego State. Ryan Kalkbrenner and Baylor...
Final Four newcomers: Grab your name tag at the door
Everyone's heard of UConn. All these other guys? They'll need name tags at the Final Four. When they travel to Houston next week to play for the national title, Florida Atlantic, San Diego State and Miami will be making their first appearances at college basketball's grand finale,...
Virginia Tech, Ohio State seek Final Four berth
SEATTLE (AP) — Once the brackets were released, a showcase featuring two of the biggest powerhouse names in women’s college basketball seemed inevitable. And then Virginia Tech and Ohio State went and kicked aside the nostalgic hopes of a possible UConn and Tennessee showdown...
UConn's return to prominence has been a family affair
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dan Hurley got choked up when asked about his dad on the eve of UConn's Sweet 16 game. Tears flowed again before the Huskies' Elite Eight game, this time from thinking about what he considers his other family. “I love coaching this team. I’ve...
FAU's Final Four run fueled by sacrifice; 'No ego, no pride'
NEW YORK (AP) — After being knocked out of the NCAA Tournament by a Florida Atlantic team that has defied expectation and description all season, Kansas State coach Jerome Tang described the secret to the Owls' success under coach Dusty May. “Well, when you draw up plays with...
FAU holds off Nowell and K-State to reach 1st Final Four
NEW YORK (AP) — Alijah Martin sent a message early for upstart Florida Atlantic, soaring to the basket for a one-handed jam and chirping with the Kansas State players about his poster moment at Madison Square Garden. “They're going to label us whatever, but we're some pit bulls...
