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Heat's winning streak ends at 27 in Chicago
The streak is over. The big prize is still out there. That's what mattered most to LeBron James and the Miami Heat. The Heat's bid for NBA history ...
Northwestern hires Collins as coach
Northwestern hired longtime Duke assistant Chris Collins on Tuesday night to replace the fired Bill Carmody, hoping he can finally lead the Wildcats ...
Shaka Smart to sign extension to remain at VCU
Shaka Smart and VCU have agreed in principle to a deal to keep the basketball coach at the school. The details are still being finalized, but the ...
Heat G Wade in lineup against Bulls
Dwyane Wade was back in the lineup when the Miami Heat tried for their 28th consecutive victory on Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls.
Lakers World Peace out 6 weeks, needs knee surgery
The Los Angeles Lakers' push for the playoffs just got a whole lot tougher. Lakers forward Metta World Peace, the team's best perimeter defender, is ...
No Derrick Rose for Bulls vs Heat
Injured Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose says he will not suit up against Miami on Wednesday and sounds like a player who just might miss the entire ...
Sacramento, Calif., OKs NBA Kings arena deal
With the clock clicking down, Sacramento city officials took their last shot at keeping the NBA Kings in California's capital by approving a ...
Delaware, Delle Donne play on after upset of UNC
Tina Martin is no historian. That didn't stop the Delaware coach from weighing in on the significance of a victory that thrust the Blue Hens into the ...
BracketRacket: A bookstore, a reunion and a mamba
Welcome back to BracketRacket, the one-stop shopping place for all your NCAA needs. Today's edition includes the mad rush at Florida Gulf Coast's ...
Griner has 3 dunks in final Baylor home game
Brittney Griner caught the pass going toward the basket, took one more step without a dribble and finished with a one-handed slam dunk. As impressive ...
Coaches survive show-cause orders
Few words are less welcome to college basketball coaches than "show cause," shorthand for the NCAA penalty designed to keep those sanctioned for ...
Griner has 3 dunks, Baylor women rout Florida St.
Brittney Griner certainly knows how to provide a farewell to remember — and an embrace Baylor coach Kim Mulkey will likely never forget. There were ...
Nowitzki, Paul get 33, Mavs beat Clippers in OT
The Dallas Mavericks finally have a win over one of the top four teams headed to the Western Conference playoffs — just in time for their own ...
Griner 3 slam dunks in her final home game
Brittney Griner got another dunk for the Baylor fans seeing her at home for the last time. Then added two more for good measure. The 6-foot-8 Griner ...
Sunshine State teams gleaming in NCAA spotlight
March Madness in the Sunshine State has long meant little to most people in Florida. Sure, the Florida Gators have been an NCAA tournament staple ...
Heat still not fixated on winning streak
The Los Angeles Lakers made it look easy when they racked up win after win after win for an NBA-record 33 straight games. The Miami Heat, not so much.
Soon-to-be-renamed Big East signs TV deal with CBS
The Big East conference will have a new name when it plays games on CBS. The conference that plans to rename itself this spring has signed a deal with ...
Garnett to miss at least a week with ankle injury
Boston's Kevin Garnett is expected to miss at least a week with inflammation in his left ankle as the Celtics practice patience with their 36-year-old ...
BracketRacket: Dickie V and dolphins, oh my!
Welcome back to BracketRacket, the one-stop shopping place for all your NCAA needs. Today's edition includes a social media bracket, a touching moment ...
Kansas races past South Carolina 75-69
The Kansas Jayhawks aren't about to complain about their No. 12 seeding. After all, they realize they were likely the last at-large team to make the ...
James, Heat stretch win streak to 27
LeBron James was in perfect position for the rebound he needed for a triple-double. Near the rim, no Orlando opponents in his way, he readied his ...
Hornets snap Nuggets' 15-game win streak
Even Brian Roberts couldn't believe the performance he delivered to help end Denver's 15-game winning streak. Starting for only the second time, the ...
Wall scores 47 as Wizards beat Grizzlies 107-94
John Wall finished Washington's last game on the bench after getting two technical fouls. He stuck around for the finish of his best NBA performance ...
Heat win 27th straight, run away from Magic 108-94
Late in the third quarter, the game was tied and the Miami Heat winning streak seemed to be in jeopardy. Then LeBron James got mad. And then the ...
UConn women in regional semis for 20th year in row
Connecticut has had its share of streaks, including a memorable 90 wins in a row between 2008 and 2010. The Huskies added to another impressive run ...