http://www.mail.com/people/83098-rick-pitino.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/83098-rick-pitino.html http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2063618-orb-to-win-kentucky-derby.html LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Way back in the pack heading into the final turn, Orb was calm even if his jockey wasn't. Churning through a sloppy track that resembled creamy peanut butter, the bay colt picked up speed and, one by one, blew past rivals. By that time, jockey Joel Rosario knew he was aboard the Kentucky Derby winner. ... Sun, 05 May 2013 02:45:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2063618-orb-to-win-kentucky-derby.html 2013-05-05T02:45:36Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2062850-derby-live-orb-wins-surging-bettors.html LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The 139th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs had a field of 19 horses, with Orb topping the field in just over two minutes. He's the newest contender for a Triple Crown in thoroughbred racing. The Preakness follows in two weeks and the Belmont Stakes is June 8. The last horse to sweep all three races was Affirmed in 19... Sun, 05 May 2013 00:02:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2062850-derby-live-orb-wins-surging-bettors.html 2013-05-05T00:02:25Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2061836-wide-open-race-expected-139th-kentucky-derby.html LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A trainer flooding the field with five horses. A black jockey trying to make history, and a woman rider, too. Louisville coach Rick Pitino seeking a double — champions in racing and basketball. He's sure in the right place. The 19-horse field for Saturday's Kentucky Derby is balanced, with no definitive favorite. Orb is the pre-race... Fri, 03 May 2013 22:17:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2061836-wide-open-race-expected-139th-kentucky-derby.html 2013-05-03T22:17:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2057898-louisville-coach-chasing-derby-win-co-owner.html LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Rick Pitino became a Hall of Famer and an NCAA champion on the same day. Now the Louisville basketball coach is positioned to become a Kentucky Derby-winning owner if Goldencents wins on Saturday. Talk about the greatest four weeks ever. Despite attempts to downplay his hot streak, Pitino's appearance for Wednesday's workout at Chur... Thu, 02 May 2013 07:23:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2057898-louisville-coach-chasing-derby-win-co-owner.html 2013-05-02T07:23:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2054948-oneill-krigger-chase-derby-history-together.html LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A little known jockey and a lightly regarded horse pulled off an upset victory for trainer Doug O'Neill at last year's Kentucky Derby. On Saturday, he'll give another relative unknown a chance of not only winning the big race but joining him in the record books if that happens. Kevin Krigger, the first black jockey in the Derby sinc... Wed, 01 May 2013 00:09:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2054948-oneill-krigger-chase-derby-history-together.html 2013-05-01T00:09:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2050452-goldencents-itsmyluckyday-jog-churchill-downs.html LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Doug O'Neill's first full day at Churchill Downs already has him feeling like he could achieve something special in the Kentucky Derby. Again. Back at the track for the first time since winning last year's Derby with I'll Have Another, the trainer is thinking about winning another Run for the Roses. And why not? This time around, th... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:41:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2050452-goldencents-itsmyluckyday-jog-churchill-downs.html 2013-04-29T07:41:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2042408-louisvilles-russ-smith-returns-senior-season.html LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Russ Smith is staying at Louisville to chase another NCAA championship and a degree. The 6-foot-1 guard is passing on the NBA draft to return for his senior season, aiming to become his family's first college graduate and also win another title. Smith's decision contradicts father Russ Sr.'s declaration after the Cardinals' NCAA cha... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:33:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2042408-louisvilles-russ-smith-returns-senior-season.html 2013-04-24T19:33:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2013326-obama-extends-congrats-to-university-louisville.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has congratulated coach Rick Pitino (pih-TEE'-noh) and the University of Louisville men's basketball team on winning this year's NCAA championship. The White House says Obama also congratulated Pitino on his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. During a telephone call on Wednesday, the White House says Obama... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:25:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2013326-obama-extends-congrats-to-university-louisville.html 2013-04-11T15:25:25Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2011880-cardinals-fans-celebrate-programs-success.html LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — They haven't stopped partying in Louisville. The latest celebration Wednesday was a bit more structured as the NCAA champion Cardinals' men's team and runner-up women's squad received heroes' welcomes at the KFC Yum! Center. A near-capacity crowd awash in red thanked players and coaches for providing one of the most satisfying weeks... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:10:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2011880-cardinals-fans-celebrate-programs-success.html 2013-04-11T00:10:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2009924-uconn-women-win-8th-title-rout-louisville.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — His eighth national championship in hand, Geno Auriemma wanted to savor the moment and not talk about a dynasty just yet. He had just tied Pat Summitt for the most titles in in NCAA history and wasn't ready to discuss a repeat. Yet it's hard to not see the Huskies winning more titles with freshman Breanna Stewart and sophomore Kaleena M... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:53:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2009924-uconn-women-win-8th-title-rout-louisville.html 2013-04-10T16:53:25Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2009654-louisville-overwhelmed-uconn-title-93-60.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Shoni Schimmel tried to fling a long, hard bounce pass to Jude Schimmel along the right sideline — the kind of crowd-pleasing play the sisters often pull off — only to have Connecticut's Bria Hartley pick it off and break the other way. Soon after, Jude Schimmel appeared to be in tears as she went to the Louisville bench with three foul... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:43:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2009654-louisville-overwhelmed-uconn-title-93-60.html 2013-04-10T05:43:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2009578-uconn-women-rout-louisville-8th-title.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Geno Auriemma has been chasing Pat Summitt since he started coaching. Now with his eighth national championship, he has finally caught her. It might not be long before Auriemma stands alone with freshman Breanna Stewart leading the way. Stewart scored 18 of her 23 points in a dazzling first half and Connecticut won its eighth NCAA title... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:49:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2009578-uconn-women-rout-louisville-8th-title.html 2013-04-10T04:49:42Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2008300-pitino-heads-to-orleans-without-team.html LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville men's coach Rick Pitino went to New Orleans to watch the Cardinals' women's team play Connecticut in Tuesday night's NCAA championship game. But his players did not join him. Pitino, fresh off his team's 82-76 win in the title game over Michigan on Monday night, was sitting behind the Cardinals bench trying to spur on the... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:34:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2008300-pitino-heads-to-orleans-without-team.html 2013-04-10T03:34:55Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2008990-dad-louisville-russ-smith-leaving-nba.html LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Junior guard Russ Smith will leave Louisville early to enter the NBA draft, according to his father. Russ Smith Sr. said the Cardinals' leading scorer "did it all" during a college career that culminated with Louisville's 82-76 victory over Michigan on Monday night for the NCAA championship. That title, two Big East crowns and an al... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:27:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2008990-dad-louisville-russ-smith-leaving-nba.html 2013-04-10T00:27:52Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2007774-congratulations-louisville-whats-next.html ATLANTA (AP) — The last note of "One Shining Moment" had yet to reach the people in the cheap seats at the Georgia Dome when college basketball started doing what it does so well — looking ahead to next season. Louisville's 82-76 victory over Michigan on Monday night is going to go down as one of the best national championship games. Cardinals coach Rick ... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:25:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2007774-congratulations-louisville-whats-next.html 2013-04-09T11:25:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2007778-louisvilles-hancock-wins-outstanding-player.html ATLANTA (AP) — Two minutes. Four 3-pointers. Safe to say, Luke Hancock knows how to make good use of his time. The backup forward, better known as "Plan B" for Rick Pitino's talented team, went on a shooting spree for the ages Monday night, making four straight 3-pointers over a two-minute span late in the first half to help pull Louisville out of a doubl... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:20:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2007778-louisvilles-hancock-wins-outstanding-player.html 2013-04-09T11:20:19Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2007766-column-best-week-coach.html ATLANTA (AP) — Someday soon, Rick Pitino is going to have to explain the tattoo to his grandkids. But first, he's going to tell them the story of how getting into the Hall of Fame might have been only the second best thing that happened to him on a serendipitous Monday in April. Because barely 12 hours after Pitino became a member of one of the most exclu... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:16:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2007766-column-best-week-coach.html 2013-04-09T11:16:11Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2006886-louisville-beats-michigan-82-76-ncaa-title.html ATLANTA (AP) — Rick Pitino held court in a tunnel beneath the Georgia Dome, going on and on about the grittiest bunch of guys he's ever coached. One of them sat in the corner of the locker room, a net around his neck, grinning away. The Louisville Cardinals vowed to finish the job for Kevin Ware. Boy, did they ever. With their injured teammate cheering th... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:08:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2006886-louisville-beats-michigan-82-76-ncaa-title.html 2013-04-09T11:08:46Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2007288-ap-photos-scenes-ncaa-title-game.html ATLANTA (AP) — The Cardinals proved it earned its No. 1 March Madness ranking, rallying from 12 points down — with a huge 22-point game off the bench from Luke Hancock — to beat Michigan 82-76 for the NCAA title. Coach Rick Pitino, newly elected to the Hall of Fame, made history by becoming the first coach to win national titles at two schools. Images fro... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:10:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2007288-ap-photos-scenes-ncaa-title-game.html 2013-04-09T09:10:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2006800-finals-watch-bluegrass-glory-louisville-wins.html ATLANTA (AP) — Around the Final Four and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the games. BLUEGRASS STATE GLORY The state of Kentucky is 2-for-2. The Louisville Cardinals will be taking the second consecutive NCAA nationa... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:37:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2006800-finals-watch-bluegrass-glory-louisville-wins.html 2013-04-09T04:37:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2005706-pitino-leads-class-7-naismith-hall-fame.html ATLANTA (AP) — Rick Pitino got the phone call of a lifetime and an incredible text at the same time. Last Wednesday, John Doleva, the president of the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame, called seven people to tell them they'd in the class of 2013. Pitino was one of the seven. "When I got the call I was trying to call my wife over so she could hear it and I'm... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:13:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2005706-pitino-leads-class-7-naismith-hall-fame.html 2013-04-08T18:13:18Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2005880-verrazano-regains-no-1-spot-ap-derby-rankings.html NEW YORK (AP) — Verrazano will attempt to break a longstanding Kentucky Derby jinx — win the race without having run as a 2-year-old. It's been done before, but only once in 138 previous runnings, and that occurred in 1882 when Apollo won the Run for the Roses. Since 1937, 57 3-year-olds have tried and failed to win the Derby without having raced at 2. Th... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:12:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2005880-verrazano-regains-no-1-spot-ap-derby-rankings.html 2013-04-08T18:12:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2005924-fouls-points-season-draws-to-close.html ATLANTA (AP) — Once the nets are down and the confetti stops flying, it will be safe to open your eyes again, basketball fans. Yes, 2012-13 has been one ugly season. Scoring hasn't been this low in decades and the same for shooting percentages. Foul calls also are way down, which turned much of this year's action into something more like wrestling with oc... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:29:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2005924-fouls-points-season-draws-to-close.html 2013-04-08T17:29:50Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2004718-louisville-women-join-men-with-shot-ncaa-title.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisville's basketball teams have been pulling for each other during both NCAA tournaments, sweating through the nail biters, cheering the wins. There hasn't been a loss yet. It sure is a joyous time to be a Cardinal. The women got a pep talk from men's coach Rick Pitino after they lost to Notre Dame in the Big East tournament — and th... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:22:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2004718-louisville-women-join-men-with-shot-ncaa-title.html 2013-04-08T07:22:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2004702-louisville-michigan-to-create-lasting-bond.html ATLANTA (AP) — Rick Pitino knows how lasting one more win would be. It would give everyone a reason to stay connected. It would create a lifetime bond. To drive that point home, the Louisville coach showed his team the documentary on North Carolina State's improbable title in 1983, the one that left coach Jim Valvano running around the court looking despe... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:18:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2004702-louisville-michigan-to-create-lasting-bond.html 2013-04-08T07:18:11Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2004016-louisville-michigan-escape-shadows-final.html ATLANTA (AP) — The hoops teams at Louisville and Michigan are used to being overlooked. The Cardinals may be a national powerhouse, but they're still considered second fiddle in their own state. The Kentucky Wildcats are the blue bloods of the bluegrass, while Louisville settles for being viewed as more of a blue-collar school. The Mic... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:35:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2004016-louisville-michigan-escape-shadows-final.html 2013-04-07T22:35:55Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2003832-finals-watch-russdiculous-beilein-followers.html ATLANTA (AP) — Around the Final Four and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the games. 'RUSSDICULOUS' Russ Smith has a reputation for being a little, shall we say, out there. This, after all, is the player whose nickname is "Russdiculous.... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:28:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2003832-finals-watch-russdiculous-beilein-followers.html 2013-04-07T22:28:22Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2003020-finals-watch-michigan-wins-louisville-up.html ATLANTA (AP) — Around the Final Four and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the games. LOUISVILLE MICHIGAN FINAL Move over Fab Five, there's a new bunch of Wolverines playing for the title. Michigan overcame shaky foul... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:00:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2003020-finals-watch-michigan-wins-louisville-up.html 2013-04-07T04:00:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2003086-louisville-beats-wichita-72-68-final.html ATLANTA (AP) — Russ Smith looked at the scoreboard, then at the clock, then over at the bench. Louisville needed a run, but he had no idea where it was going to come from. The starters were struggling, the fouls were piling up and the only lift injured Kevin Ware could give the top-seeded Cardinals was an emotional one. "It was like, '... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 03:51:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2003086-louisville-beats-wichita-72-68-final.html 2013-04-07T03:51:10Z