Carson Brière, James Reimer make it clear hockey is not for everyone
When millions watched a video of NCAA hockey player Carson Brière pushing a wheelchair down a flight of stairs, it revealed something. The same can…
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Four-letter words flying during NCAA Tourney
One of the beauties of college sports is that viewers get to see young people act like young people. Sure the professionals play the game…
St. John’s introduces Rick Pitino as new men’s basketball coach
In front of 98-year-old Lou Carnesecca, and seated next to St. John’s University President, Reverend Brian J. Shanley, Rick Pitino was introduced as the new…
All the men’s Sweet Sixteen storylines to watch
Image: Getty Images Princeton is in the Sweet 16 for the first time since Bill Bradley led the Tigers there in 1967. That’s eight years…
Who cares if America works less during March Madness?
A handful of weekdays on the sports calendar truly command Americans’ attention from coast to coast. Of course, one is Super Bowl Sunday, which results…
St. John’s puts winning ahead of everything, hires Rick Pitino
The last three decades have turned the St. John’s men’s basketball program from one of the most sacred brands in collegiate sports to an indifferent…
Penn State wrestler’s takedown of the Muslim religion was unnecessary
Penn State wrestler Aaron Brooks could have been another heartwarming story. He’d just won his third consecutive national title in the 184-pound division, he’s a…
Sean Miller and Xavier are going to the Sweet 16 — former assistant Book Richardson went to prison
Sunday was a big day for Sean Miller. In his first season, during his second stint at the school, Xavier men’s head basketball coach guided…
The big man is dead in basketball until further notice
I have a question for both college and NBA basketball fans: When was the last time a team won anything with a low-post big man…
The best team in either tournament? South Carolina’s women
Whether you call it irony or coincidence, the best team playing during college basketball’s biggest moment during a month that’s dedicated to the history of…