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Greivis Vasquez Leads Maryland to 75-70 Victory Over Michigan
Dec 4, 2008
One of the most slept on players in the ACC is Greivis Vasquez. Ever since he set foot in College Park two years ago, he has asserted himself as the leader of the Maryland Terrapins on and off the court.His...
They're Worth How Much?!
Dec 4, 2008
Forbes.com lists the top ten most valuable NBA franchises in 2008. Did your favorite team make the list?
Williams' Halftime Scolding Helps Maryland Beat Michigan
Dec 4, 2008
Maryland trailed at halftime against Michigan when coach Gary Williams scolded his players for their lack of effort. Greivis Vasquez took it personally.
Roy Rises to Helps Blazers Beat Wizards
Dec 4, 2008
Pssst, all you NBA players who try to guard Brandon Roy. Listening? Here's a little tip: The guy is right-handed, but he is quite talented with his left.
NBA Wrap: Rondo Has Triple-Double in Boston Win
Dec 4, 2008
Elsewhere: Cavs 118, Knicks 82; Lakers 114, 76ers 102; Hornets 104, Suns 91; Trail Blazers 98, Wizards 92; Rockets 103, Clippers 96; Hawks 105, Grizzlies 95; Magic 100, Timberwolves 89; Bobcats 103, Thunder...
Wizards Fail to Get Streak Going Against Blazers
Dec 4, 2008
Brandon Roy scored 22 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out four assists, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 98-92 victory over the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center.
DeShawn Stevenson Brings Back the Beard
Dec 3, 2008
Last season had no shortage of storylines, but one of my favorites was the beard growing contest between DeShawn Stevenson and Drew Gooden. (The NBA: where "Abe Lincoln lookalikes" happens.) Gooden conceded...
The Diminishing Returns of Greg Paulus
Dec 3, 2008 | 1 comment
With the Duke point guard riding the bench now, does he regret not pursuing a career as a big school quarterback?
No. 7 Lady Vols Beat George Washington
Dec 3, 2008
Glory Johnson scored 16 points and No. 7 Tennessee compensated for a poor-shooting, turnover-filled night by dominating the glass Tuesday to hold on for a 71-59 victory over George Washington.
Butler Scores 22 as Wizards Win 1st on Road
Dec 3, 2008
The Washington Wizards won for just the second time under interim head coach Ed Tapscott and for the first time against an Eastern Conference opponent.
NBA Wrap: Murphy Tips in Shot at Buzzer for Win
Dec 3, 2008
Elsewhere: Wizards 108, Nets 88; Trail Blazers 104, Knicks 97; 76ers 103, Bulls 95 OT; Nuggets 132, Raptors 93; Mavs 100, Clippers 98; Pistons 89, Spurs 77; Jazz 99, Kings 94;
ACC/Big Ten Challenge Heads Into Final Day as Even as It Can Get
Dec 3, 2008
The ACC/Big Ten Challenge is entering its final day of action. Both conferences have won three games. The ACC has a slim lead in points, 405 to 402. One interesting note is that the ACC was 33-4 at home...
Pitino's Blog: Fans "Deserve Better" Than Louisville Effort
Dec 2, 2008
"We apologize to the fans who paid hard earned money and had to witness such poor execution," Pitino wrote.
Mount St. Mary's Defeats American 57-52
Dec 2, 2008
Jeremy Goode scored 22 of his career-high 29 points in the second half and Mount St. Mary's, Md., won at American for the first time in 43 years.
Wisconsin Holds Off Virginia Tech
Dec 2, 2008
All preseason and through its first six games, Wisconsin never worked on end-game tie situations until Monday morning. It paid off big only hours later.
Liberty Beats George Mason in OT
Dec 2, 2008
Seth Curry hit a jumper and sank two free throws in the last 41 seconds of overtime to help Liberty beat George Mason 69-66 on Monday night.
NBA Wrap: Celtics Win 9th Straight
Dec 2, 2008
Elsewhere: Heat 130, Warriors 129 OT; Bobcats 100, Tiberwolves 90
The Big Ten Has a Chance in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge
Dec 1, 2008
Usually, Coach K's conference blows out Tom Izzo's. This year, of the 11 games, the Big Ten has a puncher's change at winning seven, and that's not counting the upset potential of UNC-Michigan State.
BDL NBA Power Rankings: Brandon Roy, Blazers keep rising
Dec 1, 2008
The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts Dewar's 12 with one part flippant observation to create the most unbalanced ranking possible, and to offer the least accurate look at the state of the NBA on...
ACC/Big Ten Challenge Begins Tonight
Dec 1, 2008
The ACC/Big Ten Challenge is back once again. This is the 10th edition of the Challenge with the ACC winning it in each of the first nine seasons.The ACC has won 16 of the last 22 games in this series.Already...
No. 21 Georgetown Rebounds to Beat Maryland
Dec 1, 2008 | 1 comment
Austin Freeman, Jessie Sapp and their Georgetown teammates got a big win, and some bragging rights, too.
UNC Hoops Players Help Sick Passenger on Flight
Dec 1, 2008
North Carolina forward Deon Thompson and player of the year Tyler Hansbrough helped carry an unconscious passenger to the airplane's galley where paramedics treated him before the team's flight home on...
NBA Wrap: Lakers Boast Best Record with W Over Raptors
Dec 1, 2008
Elsewhere: Trail Blazers 96, Pistons 85; Nets 117, Suns 109; Nuggets 104, Rockets 94; Bulls 103, 76ers 92;
Horford's 3-Point Play Leads Hawks Past Wizards
Nov 30, 2008 | 1 comment
Al Horford's three-point play with 12.4 seconds remaining broke a tie in the Atlanta Hawks' 102-98 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.
Bruce Pearl to Wizards Rumor Squashed From Multiple Angles
Nov 29, 2008
An odd rumor bouncing around the past week had Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl in play for the future Wizards vacancy. Nothing was ever solid -- the only real connection seems to be Washington GM Ernie Grunfeld's...
Jock Strap Tackle! See the Best Photos from Week 12
Blame the Quarterback?
Williams' Halftime Scolding Helps Maryland Beat Michigan
Roy Rises to Helps Blazers Beat Wizards
Steeler Breaks NFL Gender Barrier, Says Seahawks QB
Taylor, Cooley Send Manassas Team to Pop Warner Super Bowl