Debbie Ryan

English pop singer Cheryl Cole has endorsed gay marriage. English pop and R&B singer Cheryl Cole (known as Cheryl) has endorsed equal marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples. The 28-year-old Cole rose to fame in 2002 when she auditioned for the reality talent contest Popstars: The Rivals, winning her a place as a member of Girls Aloud. In 2009, Cole began her solo career. She released her third studio album A Million Lights on June 18. Appearing on GaydarRadio, co-host Neil Sexton asked Cole whether she supports the UK government's plan to legalize marriage equality before 2015. ?What marriage stands for is that you love that person,? she said. ?You want to commit yourself to that person forever. ? Why should the fact that you're attracted to the same sex make that any different. It makes no sense to me. They're the same relationship, the same beliefs. It's crazy. I don't even understand why it's even a [big] deal.? Cole also said her dog Buster was gay. ?He likes male company,? Co

Rite of spring: Maya Moore of Connecticut is an AP All-American for 3rd straight season. This is now an annual rite of spring for Maya Moore, who is fast joining some of the greatest players in women's college basketball.

Temple's Cardoza learned coaching under UConn's Auriemma, and now faces him in NCAA tournament. In Tonya Cardoza's first season as the head coach at Temple, former boss Geno Auriemma said she constantly sent him text messages about her many struggles.

Finishing in style: Wright scores 27 in home finale to lead No. 21 Virginia past Hokies, 55-46. Virginia career scoring leader Monica Wright had 27 points and 10 rebounds in her final home game to lead the No. 21 Cavaliers to a 55-46 victory over Virginia Tech on Sunday.

Shine scores 27 points to lead No. 12 Virginia in 110-63 win over South Carolina Upstate. Chelsea Shine had a career-high 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 12 Virginia to a 110-63 victory over South Carolina Upstate on Wednesday night.

Wright strong in second half, Virginia tops UMBC 68-57 in Ryan's 700th win as Cavaliers coach. Virginia coach Debbie Ryan earned her 700th career victory Friday night, getting 15 second-half points from Monica Wright in a 68-57 win over Maryland-Baltimore County.

Wright strong in second half, Virginia tops UMBC 68-57 in Ryan's 700th win as Cavaliers coach. Virginia coach Debbie Ryan earned her 700th career victory Friday night, getting 15 second-half points from Monica Wright in a 68-57 win over Maryland-Baltimore County.