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Kevin Willard leaves Maryland for Villanova in messy departure following Terrapins' Sweet 16 run
What seemed inevitable for more than a week is now decided: Kevin Willard has left Maryland after three seasons to be the next coach at Villanova. The job swap marks the end of a public and messy saga that played out in part because Willard, in the past week-plus, openly talked about his issues with the way Maryland funds its basketball program. (
CBS Sports)
Jim Lampley Pays Tribute To George Foreman: 'I Loved Him'
Few grew closer to George Foreman in the second chapter of his career than Hall of Fame broadcaster
Jim Lampley. Lampley gave an empowering tribute of Foreman after he passed away at 76 years old. "Tonight I am flooded with tears after learning of the death of my dear friend and broadcast partner George Foreman," Lampley said. (
Sports Illustrated)
Tommy Lloyd reflects on Caleb Love's career at Arizona after loss to Duke
Caleb Love didn’t begin his career at Arizona, but he became the face of the Wildcats over the last two seasons. Tommy Lloyd has immense respect for the St. Louis native, as his time with the program came to an end following a loss to Duke in the Sweet 16. While the guard tried to will his team to a win over the Blue Devils, it wasn’t enough. (
On3.com)
John Feinstein’s ‘A Season on the Brink’ changed the game
A Season on the Brink is as much a part of Indiana sports lore as the players’ candy-striped warm-up pants. John Feinstein’s exploration of the Indiana Hoosiers’ 1985-86 season is the most iconic nonfiction work associated with college basketball. It’s on the shortlist of the greatest sports books of all time. It turned Feinstein into a star. (
Awful Announcing)
March Madness Sweet Sixteen Friday highlights
March Madness continued Friday night with the final round of Sweet 16 action. Michigan State kicked things off with a patented come-from-behind win over sixth-seeded Ole Miss. The No. 2 seed Spartans have now won eight straight games in which they were trailing at halftime..Then, second-seeded Tennessee dismantled third-seeded Kentucky. (
FOX Sports)
Duke University Says 'White Lotus' Use of Trademark 'Goes Too Far'
Duke University isn’t happy about its representation in The White Lotus. HBO is currently airing Season 3 of the hit show, which follows workers and wealthy guests at a luxury resort in Thailand. The set of characters includes Timothy Ratliff (Jason Isaacs) and his son Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger), both alums of Duke. (
Complex)
March Madness Sweet Sixteen Thursday highlights
Alabama kicked the night off with a record-breaking performance. The second-seeded Crimson Tide made 25 3-point shots to set the NCAA Tournament record in a 113-88 win over sixth-seeded BYU. Their 113 points were the most scored by any team in a Sweet 16 game. No. 1 seed Florida took down fourth-seeded Maryland. (
FOX Sports)
Sean Miller takes over Texas men’s program looking for consistent March Madness success
Sean Miller, 56, led 13 teams to the NCAA Tournament in 20 seasons in his two stints at Xavier and Arizona. He now takes over a Texas program looking for consistent tournament success and eager to establish itself in the rugged Southeastern Conference, which has seven teams still playing in the Sweet 16 of March Madness. (
Associated Press)
March Madness Sunday recap
It took until Sunday, but the NCAA tournament finally provided a classic (and controversial) buzzer beater. Here are the biggest stories as the men's Sweet 16 field came together and the women reached the midway point of their second round Sunday. UConn's reign is over after two consecutive national titles. The Huskies went down as expected. (
Yahoo! Sports)
Caleb Love quiet about 2022 shot, wary of "fueling" Duke ahead of NCAA Tournament matchup
Caleb Love smiled when asked Wednesday what he remembers about the 3-pointer to give UNC a win over Duke in the 2022 Final Four. "I made the shot," said Love, who is 4-3 against the Blue Devils after his Arizona team lost to the Blue Devils on Nov. 22. He’s been hesitant to say too much ahead of Thursday’s Eastern Regional semifinal against Duke. (
Tar Heel Tribune)