
No. 15 Florida Gulf Coast, a team with some players who are older than the school that was established in 1991, shocked No. 2 Georgetown in South Regional 78-70. The Eagles swaggered, dunked, ran, and soared past Georgetown. They became
by Steve Thomas22 Mar 2013, 7:26 PM PST0

In the first of eight conference championships Saturday that are the only chance for both teams to make the tournament, No. 4 seed Albany survived a furious comeback by #2 seed Vermont to win the America East Tournament. The Saturday
by Steve Thomas16 Mar 2013, 10:55 AM PST0

Nate Wolters shared the ball more on Monday than he did the last time his South Dakota State Jackrabbits raced IPFW. On February 7, the Breitbart Sports All-American scored 53 points against IPFW–more than any other player scored in Division
by Steve Thomas12 Mar 2013, 12:22 PM PST0

The top two seeds in the American East Conference, Stony Point and Vermont, won in blowout wins to advance to the semifinals, and keep open the prospect of playing each other in the championship. #2 Vermont 61, #6 New Hampshire
by Steve Thomas9 Mar 2013, 9:18 PM PST0

Both Horizon League semifinal games ended in buzzer beaters, as top-seed Valparaiso squeaked by 4-seed Green Bay, but 2-seed Detroit was upset by 3-seed Wright State. #1 Valparaiso 70, #4 Green Bay 69 #1 seed Valpo squeaked by a game
by Steve Thomas9 Mar 2013, 9:13 PM PST0

Green Bay, which defeated Big East co-champion Marquette earlier this season, and Wright State, both won Saturday. They will face the top two seeds, Detroit and the host regular season champion in the semifinals. Valparaiso or Detroit would have an outside
by Steve Thomas9 Mar 2013, 1:59 PM PST0

On Saturday Georgetown claimed the No. 1 seed in the Big East tournament. Here is a look at the best 10 teams from the founding of the Big East from 1979 through this year’s divorce that led to seven Catholic schools
by Steve Thomas9 Mar 2013, 12:57 PM PST0

Think the Top 10s have been too East coast biased lately? Let’s show the Left Coast a little love. Here are the top 10 West Coast teams since the turn of the century. 10. 2003 USC Trojans. Split the National
by Steve Thomas2 Mar 2013, 9:50 AM PST0

Every once in a blue moon, a team comes along that just seems fated- they get every break, they overcome every obstacle, and they spark a love affair with fans. They carve out their own place in history. Here is
by Steve Thomas27 Feb 2013, 8:37 PM PST0

The movies that inspire us are often based on real moments. This is no less true for sports movies. So what are the best of the lot? It was not an easy list, but in honor of the Oscars, here’s
by Steve Thomas25 Feb 2013, 8:04 PM PST0

Ahh, we all celebrate the legends of yesteryear. But who will be the legends our kids celebrate? What a great time to be a sports fan! Here’s a peek at those we think have a chance. Some players like LeBron
by Steve Thomas23 Feb 2013, 11:10 PM PST0

The guys behind the guys… the ones who orchestrate the success of the franchises we love. Though often unsung, it’s time to recognize their brilliance. 10. Mike Rizzo, Washington Nationals. Doing it well, doing it his way. 9. Mitch Kupchak,
by Steve Thomas23 Feb 2013, 8:45 AM PST0

From BALCO to Manti T’eo, everyone loves to talk about a good sports scandal. After all, everyone’s team has down years, and what are fans supposed to do then? Here’s our take on the biggest sports scandals of the modern era,
by Steve Thomas22 Feb 2013, 11:36 AM PST0

The lockout is over and hockey is back! At least, it is in some places. Some franchises clearly did not fare as well as others with the shortened season and training camp. Here are the ones who, in hindsight, would
by Steve Thomas21 Feb 2013, 9:13 AM PST0

This season has been one of the least predictable in modern college basketball history, with top 5 teams falling every week and no unbeatable monoliths to be seen. That said, there are some teams with marginally better shots than others.
by Steve Thomas20 Feb 2013, 9:34 AM PST0

A season that has seen some seismic shifts in the NBA balance of power produces an interesting and unexpected Top 10 teams at the season’s midway point. 10. Brooklyn Nets. All the talent they need, and will make some deadline
by Steve Thomas19 Feb 2013, 7:00 AM PST0

While we continue to review the 30 Major League Baseball teams one at a time, here is a snap shot of which appear to be the Top 10 teams as they prepare for opening day. 10. Baltimore. Can the Fighting
by Steve Thomas18 Feb 2013, 9:42 AM PST0

Georgetown had not beaten Cincinnati in four tries, including a painful double-overtime loss in the Big East Tournament in 2012 in a game that had been well in hand. This time, they overcame the Beatcats- and in the process, claimed
by Steve Thomas16 Feb 2013, 11:09 AM PST0

We all know about March Madness, when college basketball’s giants get challenged by its unheralded teams. But what about a season with no monolithic teams, where chaos reigns in the polls and upsets are a more common occurance? Call it
by Steve Thomas10 Feb 2013, 2:23 PM PST0

After tearing the hearts out of Baltimore fans in 1984 when they moved to Indianapolis in the middle of the night, the Colts have a chance to deal Baltimore more woe on Sunday by ending the career of LB Ray
by Steve Thomas5 Jan 2013, 8:44 PM PST0