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Calhoun will undergo procedure on lower back

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:23:41 +0000

UConn men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun, who is suffering from spinal stenosis, will undergo a surgical procedure Monday to help address the lower back condition.

Ex-Illini Richmond to play in Premier league

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:03:41 +0000

Former Illinois basketball player Jereme Richmond has agreed to a contract with the Sauk Valley Predators of the Premier Basketball League as the former prep star attempts to get his career and life back on track.

Judge: Boeheim slander suit to be in Syracuse

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:50:35 +0000

The defamation lawsuit filed by two former ball boys against Syracuse University and head basketball coach Jim Boeheim will be heard in Syracuse, a judge ruled Wednesday.

O'Neil: Self's tough love helps Robinson

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:24:35 +0000

The entire Kansas community was ready to comfort Thomas Robinson. But without tough love from Bill Self, Robinson would not be the All-American candidate he is today.

NCAAW with Mechelle Voepel

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:26:00 +0000

Welcome to SportsNation! On Thursday, women's basketball writer Mechelle Voepel will stop by to chat about the start of the college season.Voepel has ...

NCAA: NC State ejections uproar 'unfortunate'

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:50:04 +0000

John Adams, the NCAA coordinator of officials, said the uproar following an official's decision to eject two former North Carolina State players from a game on Saturday was "unfortunate" but that it was time to move on from the incident.

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles look to make most of tournament eligibility

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:48:03 +0000

In the program's first season of NCAA tournament eligibility, Florida Gulf Coast is on the verge of finally taking its place in the real madness of March after four consecutive trips to the WNIT.

Building the women's bracket harder than ever in 2012

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:50:01 +0000

This season, figuring out where teams go in the bracket -- not which teams make up the field of 64 -- is the toughest challenge to Bracketology.

Women's basketball: Penn State Lady Lions clinch share of Big Ten title

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:23:49 +0000

It might be trite to say Penn State needed this, but it's still true. The school, buried under so much harsh publicity in the last three months, neede...

Jude Schimmel perfectly comfortable with role as little sis for Louisville Cardinals

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:42:49 +0000

With older sister Shoni Schimmel earning plenty of accolades at Louisville, Jude Schimmel might have felt compelled to go somewhere else and make a name for herself. Instead, she's perfectly comfortable with the one she has.

Women's basketball: Baylor Lady Bears' Brittney Griner leads player of the year race

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:13:56 +0000

Remember Nike's "Little Rascals" commercials featuring WNBA stars? You don't? Well, then go to YouTube. If you do, recall the one in which the bossy l...

Confluence of events makes Louisville hoops heaven -- Hoops Across America

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:49:04 +0000

Louisville ranks second in the nation in attendance. Credit an open-minded AD, the right coach, a sparkling new arena and a player who captivated fans at the right time.

NCAAW with Mechelle Voepel

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:49:00 +0000

Welcome to SportsNation! On Thursday, women's basketball writer Mechelle Voepel will stop by to chat about the start of the college season.Voepel has ...

Women's basketball: Tiffany Hayes embraces role as senior

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:14:41 +0000

UConn's Tiffany Hayes, who tallied 23 points, six rebounds and seven assists in UConn's 73-55 victory over Oklahoma on Monday, talks about embracing ...

Anjale Barrett only wants to make Maryland Terrapins better

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:33:24 +0000

Once a moody player struggling through injuries to establish her role, Anjale Barrett has become a selfless, consistent point guard who only wants to make her teammates better.

Voepel: UConn win caps busy day for Auriemma

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:13:13 +0000

Big Monday produced two big blowouts. After Tennessee routed Kentucky, UConn topped Oklahoma to wrap up a busy day for coach Geno Auriemma, whose player pool for Team USA was narrowed down to 21 players Monday.

Women's basketball: Sunday's Bracketology winners and losers

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:27:18 +0000

One month from Monday we will know the field for the 2012 women's NCAA tournament, so Play 4Kay, which dominates the landscape of women's college bask...

Stefanie Yderstrom carries Miami Hurricanes past Maryland Terps

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:58:55 +0000

Miami is best known for super duo Shenise Johnson and Riquna Williams. But it took another guard, junior Stefanie Yderstrom, to help the Hurricanes rally past Maryland for a big road win.

Former Boston College Eagles standout Clare Droesch determined to beat cancer

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:29:58 +0000

Clare Droesch is fighting Stage IV cancer with the same positive attitude and determination she had as a standout guard/forward at Boston College.

Actions louder than words for Bill Fennelly and Iowa State Cyclones

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:01:35 +0000

Bill Fennelly's booming voice has become synonymous with Big 12 basketball. But after radiation treatments for a cancerous lesion on his vocal chords, Iowa State's coach found other ways to communicate with and motivate his team.

Allison Vernerey makes an impact for Duke Blue Devils

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:18:09 +0000

Duke is just a temporary home for France native Allison Vernerey. But no matter how long she's there, the junior is determined to make it -- and the world around her -- a better place, beginning with raising awareness for cancer research.

Arizona State Sun Devils aim to defend Women's College World Series championship - college softball

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:21:56 +0000

Editor's note: Graham Hays is counting down to the start of the 2012 college softball season with a look at each of the teams in his Top 20. Check bac...

NCAAW with Mechelle Voepel

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:23:00 +0000

Welcome to SportsNation! On Thursday, women's basketball writer Mechelle Voepel will stop by to chat about the college season.Voepel has covered women...

Voepel: Sooners surviving school of hard knocks

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:05:40 +0000

The school of hard knocks has taken its toll on Oklahoma this season. But even after getting throttled by No. 1 Baylor, the Sooners are in better shape for the future -- if not March, then certainly next season.

What if women's basketball played a version of BracketBusters?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:30:36 +0000

Ready for a game of what-if? Why not start thinking about a women's basketball version of BracketBusters -- and which teams would make the best matchups.

Wambach: We Will Make Things Work

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:08:22 +0000

Abby Wambach talks about the decision to suspend play this season for the Women's Professional Soccer league, and how they must remain patient for the sport to move forward and grow.

Women's Bracketology

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:47:21 +0000

Get the latest NCAA women's college basketball bracketology breakdown from ESPN's Charlie Creme.