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US President Barack Obama has selected the Indiana University Hoosiers as his choice to win the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men's basketball tournament this year.

2013-03-20T17:45:16ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/06/15/More_college_basketball_games_ships_8717

A year after US President Barack Obama was among those to watch a college basketball game on the deck of an aircraft carrier, three more games will be played on ships.

2012-06-15T20:08:57ZAFP American EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/11/28/27thisweekART0_2a8f

1949 - Steve Van Buren of the Philadelphia Eagles becomes the second NFL player, the first in 16 years, to rush for over 200 yards with a 205-yard performance in a 34-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

2011-11-27T00:00:00ZThe Boston GlobeBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/11/27/26colhooprdpART_0ebb

Jeremy Lamb had 15 points for the defending national champion Huskies (5-1), who lost for the first time since March 5, against Notre Dame. Alex Oriakhi added 14 points and 10 rebounds.

2011-11-26T00:00:00ZThe Boston GlobeBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/11/26/25tvplusART_effd

1 p.m. - Women: URI vs. BU, NESN

2011-11-25T00:00:00ZThe Boston GlobeBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/06/24/Cavaliers_make_Irving_first_pick_9c32

The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Kyrie Irving with the first overall pick in the National Basketball Association entry draft.

2011-06-24T05:01:38ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/06/23/Cavaliers_make_Irving_first_pick_9c32

The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Kyrie Irving with the first overall pick in the National Basketball Association entry draft.

2011-06-24T02:20:06ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/03/29/CHOOSING_BOOK_matter_are_where_ccbb

From Hilton to Cosmopolitan, city has range to suit any bettor's taste. Momentous decisions must be made by the tens of thousands of out-of-towners descending on Las Vegas for the beginning of March Madness - the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Maybe the most important decision of all: Where should they gamble? Will these packs of testosterone-fueled gamblers find their bliss in some of the town's shopworn sports books, cheap booze at arm's reach? Or will they prefer Las Vegas' fancier digs, with digital displays and designer cocktails? For those seeking the quintessential new and old Vegas, there are the chic Cosmopolitan, which opened in December, and the Las Vegas Hilton, which opened the daddy of race and sports books in 1986.

2011-03-17T00:00:00ZLas Vegas SunLiz Benstontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/03/16/Obamas_March_Madness_picks_decidedly_072d

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama may be a Democrat but his choices of teams to make the Final Four of the NCAA basketball tournament are decidedly conservative.

2011-03-16T22:26:37ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsREUTERStag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/03/16/Obama_picks_Kansas_asks_Japan_b96c

US President Barack Obama predicted the University of Kansas will win the national men's college basketball tournament even as he asked American sports fans to help disaster relief efforts in Japan.

2011-03-16T20:24:35ZAFP American EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/03/29/Vegas_sports_books_reluctantly_crown_9684

The NCAA Tournament selection committee didn't do the nation's top-ranked team any favors in the eyes of Las Vegas oddsmakers.

2011-03-15T00:00:00ZLas Vegas SunStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/03/13/Duke_among_seeds_NCAA_field_8e3a

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Duke's quest to repeat as college basketball national champions will begin in the West region as the Blue Devils were named one of four top seeds on Sunday for this year's NCAA tournament.

2011-03-14T00:36:05ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsREUTERStag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/01/04/Ohio_State_holds_Iowa_73-68_30d1

Jared Sullinger scores 24 points and No. 2 Ohio State rallies to overtake Iowa 73-68. Freshman Jared Sullinger had 24 points and 12 rebounds and No. 2 Ohio State rallied to overtake Iowa 73-68 on Tuesday night.

2011-01-05T04:12:06ZAP NewsLUKE MEREDITHtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/01/03/Langford_leads_Auburn_over_Florida_0397

Langford scores 16 to lead Auburn over Florida State 65-60 for fourth straight win. Tigers guard Earnest Ross said that when his team plays hard, it can compete with anybody, and on Monday night he was absolutely right.

2011-01-04T04:32:17ZAP NewsStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/01/03/West_leads_Hornets_past_76ers_b719

West scores 17 and the Hornets defeat the 76ers 84-77. David West and Chris Paul have the Hornets on their first three-game winning streak since before Thanksgiving.

2011-01-04T04:02:14ZAP NewsBRETT MARTELtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/01/03/Ohio_State_strong_inside_245b

Second-ranked Buckeyes turning opponents inside out with inside game and perimeter shooting. At one point, early in most of Ohio State's victories this season, the realization has been driven home to the other team's defenders.

2011-01-03T22:57:44ZAP NewsRUSTY MILLERtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/01/02/Kansas_beats_Miami_Ohio_83-56_a7d2

Markieff twins lead No. 3 Kansas to 83-56 win over Miami of Ohio. Markieff Morris had 20 points and twin brother Marcus added 18 to help No. 3 Kansas cruise past Miami of Ohio 83-56 on Sunday.

2011-01-03T01:16:19ZAP NewsStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/12/31/Buford_leads_Ohio_State_past_8e01

Hot, hot, hot: Shooting stars keep No. 2 Ohio State unbeaten with 85-67 win at Indiana. William Buford scored 24 points, and No. 2 Ohio State made 13 of 19 3-pointers, pulling away from Indiana for an 85-67 victory Friday.

2011-01-01T01:36:51ZAP NewsMICHAEL MAROTtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/12/29/Tennessee_gets_Tennessee-Martin_68-62_014f

Tennessee survives another scare with 68-62 win over Tennessee-Martin. Scotty Hopson scored 17 points as Tennessee survived another scare from a nonconference opponent to beat Tennessee-Martin 68-62 Wednesday night.

2010-12-30T02:33:15ZAP NewsBETH RUCKERtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/12/27/Bufords_lead_Buckeyes_100-40_4c15

William Buford's 23 points, fast start lead No. 2 Ohio State past Tenn.-Martin, 100-40. William Buford scored the first seven points of the game and came out of an offensive funk to finish with 23 to lead No. 2 Ohio State to a 100-40 victory over Tennessee-Martin on Monday night.

2010-12-28T03:26:41ZAP NewsRUSTY MILLER