College Basketball
Obama likes Hoosiers for March Madness title
Mar 20, 2013 13:45 EDT
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.
Five global standouts lead top US college team
Mar 04, 2013 17:33 EST
Five players from outside the United States have helped spark tiny Gonzaga University to the top of the US college basketball multi-million-dollar universe after a stunning 29-2 regular season.
Federal probe ends with no charges against Fine
Nov 09, 2012 13:28 EST
A federal probe into accusations of sexual abuse against a former Syracuse University basketball coach was dropped on Friday after almost a year with no charges being filed against Bernie Fine.
Kentucky teammates go 1-2 in NBA draft
Jun 28, 2012 22:41 EDT
The New Orleans Hornets selected University of Kentucky forward Anthony Davis with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 National Basketball Association entry draft.
More college basketball games set for US ships
Jun 15, 2012 16:08 EDT
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.
Three more basketball games on ships coming: report
Jun 15, 2012 13:58 EDT
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, ESPN reported on Friday.
Summitt steps down as Tennessee coach
Apr 18, 2012 20:49 EDT
Pat Summitt, who last year was diagnosed with early-onset dementia, has stepped down as head coach of the University of Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team.
Kentucky captures US college basketball crown
Apr 03, 2012 01:36 EDT
The Kentucky Wildcats won its eighth national championship on Monday, holding off the Kansas Jayhawks with a 67-59 victory to capture its first NCAA division one title since 1998.
Harlem Globetrotters dribble their way into DC
Mar 19, 2012 18:50 EDT
Herbert "Flight Time" Lang made it look so easy Monday when he dribbled a basketball for the full length of a Potomac River bridge to promote the Harlem Globetrotters' return to Washington.
Cameron in US to back Obama on Iran, Afghan crises
Mar 14, 2012 02:54 EDT
US President Barack Obama welcomes Prime Minister David Cameron to the White House on Wednesday for a visit that will blend crisis talk on Iran and Afghanistan with a spectacular state dinner.
Iran, Afghan crises greet Cameron in Washington
Mar 13, 2012 18:18 EDT
British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived in Washington Tuesday, to back President Barack Obama's bid to cool "loose talk" over war with Iran and as Afghan war policy faces sharp scrutiny.
Scandal-hit Syracuse loses star big man
Mar 13, 2012 15:43 EDT
A scandal-plagued season for the Syracuse University basketball team hit a new low on Tuesday when starting center Fab Melo was ruled ineligible for the national championship tournament.
Obama, Cameron to watch March Madness begin
Mar 12, 2012 18:14 EDT
US President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron are set to watch a first-round game on Tuesday of the US collegiate national championship tournament known as "March Madness".
Glitz and basketball for Cameron's Obama visit
Mar 09, 2012 03:52 EST
US President Barack Obama will share his love of basketball with David Cameron next week, taking the prime minister to an elite college game in the election swing state of Ohio.
Obama, Cameron to take in US college hoops game
Mar 08, 2012 21:52 EST
US President Barack Obama will share his love of basketball with David Cameron next week, taking the British prime minister to an elite college game in the election swing state of Ohio.
More Syracuse scandal as March Madness hits
Mar 05, 2012 20:02 EST
A basketball season that began in scandal is ending with more woes for Syracuse University, one of the powerhouse teams entering the national tournament known as "March Madness."
Durant shines brightest to lead West to All-Star victory
Feb 26, 2012 23:43 EST
(Reuters) - Kevin Durant stole the spotlight from LeBron James to help orchestrate a stirring 152-149 All-Star Game victory for the Western Conference Sunday that shifted from exhibition to grudge match in the closing stages.
Lin plans Taiwan visit after "Lin-sanity" season
Feb 16, 2012 01:55 EST
Jeremy Lin says he plans on going to Taiwan after this NBA of "Lin-sanity" is complete, the new Asian-American star saying he would return to a basketball camp he took part in last year.
Lin happy to smash stereotypes by living the NBA dream
Feb 14, 2012 20:12 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin is trying not to get caught up in the buzz generated by his explosion onto the NBA scene but the Taiwanese-American point guard is glad to be helping break down stereotypes.
'Lin-sanity' in Big Apple for new Knicks' star
Feb 07, 2012 17:11 EST
"Indescribable," that's Jeremy Lin's verdict on his sudden rise to sports stardom thanks to two outstanding performances for the New York Knicks.
