March Madness

POLITICS July 29

Abortion front-and-center in ‘swing’ Minnesota as official invites Iowans to avoid new ‘extreme’ ban

Iowa's abortion ban threw neighboring Minnesota further into the swing-state political discussion as Donald Trump believes he can win there, while state officials lauded their lax abortion laws.

LIFESTYLE July 15

Meet the American who coined 'March Madness,' Illinois high school hoops pioneer and visionary H.V. Porter

Meet the American who coined "March Madness" to capture the passion of the statewide basketball tournament in March 1939: Illinois high school sports administrator Henry "H.V." Porter.

WNBA May 12

Caitlin Clark recalls 'frustrating' media storm over 2023 national championship loss

Caitlin Clark expressed frustration with the media coverage over her in-game battle with Angel Reese during the 2023 women's college basketball national championship.

South Carolina Gamecocks April 11

Kamilla Cardoso going from national champion to top WNBA Draft selection in whirlwind week: 'Just so excited'

Kamilla Cardoso is living a whirlwind of a week, but there is not much to complain about being a national champion and a top WNBA draft pick within just a few days.

Purdue Boilermakers April 9

Purdue's Zach Edey 'quit' in national championship, Draymond Green says: 'He was done'

Draymond Green said Zach Edey "quit" early in the second half of the national championship even though Edey scored 21 points in the final 15 minutes of play.

March Madness April 9

UConn's Dan Hurley defers to wife amid Kentucky coaching rumors: 'I can't afford a divorce right now'

UConn men's basketball head coach Dan Hurley is not looking for a new job after winning back-to-back national championships, leaving both his wife and Husky fans pleased.

March Madness April 9

UConn's Dan Hurley steps onto court to nudge his own player in bizarre move during national title game

UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley pulled an odd stunt in the team's national championship win against Purdue when he stepped onto the court and nudged his player.

March Madness April 9

UConn dominates Purdue to capture back-to-back national championships

The Connecticut Huskies defended their spot atop the NCAA men's basketball throne after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers to win back-to-back titles.

March Madness April 8

South Carolina-Iowa women's basketball national championship draws record viewership

The NCAA women's basketball national championship between South Carolina and Iowa on Sunday achieved record ratings, ESPN said Monday evening.

March Madness April 8

UConn pursues back-to-back national championships as Purdue hopes to claim 1st title

The UConn Huskies and Purdue Boilermakers will meet Monday night for the national championship. The Huskies are going for their second straight and the Boilermakers their first ever.