Category: College Sports

Biden Presents Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy to the Air Force Falcons

President Joe Biden presents the Commander-in-Chief’s trophy to the Air Force Falcons, the men’s basketball team representing the United States Air Force Academy, during a ceremony at the White House at 2:30 p.m. ET on April 28. …


Memphis Signee Mikey Williams Arrested in March Shooting

SAN DIEGO—High school basketball star and Memphis signee Mikey Williams has been arrested in a March shooting in San Diego County, authorities said. The 18-year-old who is a top recruit in the 2023 class was arrested Thursday on multiple counts of assault with a firearm and was released after paying a $50,000 bond early Friday,…


Explainer: The Controversy Behind Women’s Basketball Chamionship Team’s White House Visit

When it comes to championship teams, the winner usually gets invited to the White House. However, First Lady Jill Biden wanted to make an exception and invite the winner and loser of the April 2 NCAA women’s basketball championship, the Louisiana State University Tigers and the Iowa Hawkeyes, respectively. The Tigers beat the Hawkeyes 102-85….


Explainer: The Controversy Behind Women’s Basketball Championship Team’s White House Visit

When it comes to championship teams, the winner usually gets invited to the White House. However, First Lady Jill Biden wanted to make an exception and invite the winner and loser of the April 2 NCAA women’s basketball championship, the Louisiana State University Tigers and the Iowa Hawkeyes, respectively. The Tigers beat the Hawkeyes 102-85….


Sentencing Trial Begins for Ex-coach in Wife’s 1999 Death

HOUSTON—The sentencing trial began Monday for a former Houston-area high school football coach convicted twice of fatally shooting his pregnant wife during what authorities say was a staged burglary more than 24 years ago. David Mark Temple, 54, was convicted in August 2019 for a second time for killing of his wife, Belinda. But that…


Sentencing Trial Begins for Former Coach in Wife’s 1999 Death

HOUSTON—The sentencing trial began Monday for a former Houston-area high school football coach convicted twice of fatally shooting his pregnant wife during what authorities say was a staged burglary more than 24 years ago. David Mark Temple, 54, was convicted in August 2019 for a second time for killing of his wife, Belinda. But that…


Quinnipiac Beats Minnesota 3–2 in Overtime, Wins NCAA Hockey Title

TAMPA, Fla.—Jacob Quillan scored 10 seconds into overtime (OT) to give Quinnipiac a 3–2 victory over Minnesota for its first NCAA hockey title Saturday night. Quinnipiac (34–4–3) trailed for more than 50 minutes and took its first lead of the game when Quillan moments into the extra period. The Bobcats won the faceoff to open…


Celebrations, Destruction on Campus Follow UConn Victory

STORRS, Conn.—Some UConn fans pulled down signs and light poles, smashed windows and caused other damage after thousands of people, most of them students, spilled onto campus following the Huskies’ NCAA Tournament win over San Diego State. Fifteen people had been arrested by early Tuesday and 16 were taken to the hospital during the celebrations….


UConn Wins March Madness With 76–59 Smothering of SDSU

HOUSTON—UConn topped off one of the most impressive March Madness runs in history Monday night, April 3, clamping down early and breaking it open late to bring home its fifth national title with a 76–59 victory over San Diego State. Adama Sanogo had 17 points and 10 rebounds and Tristen Newton also had a double-double…


LSU Wins 1st NCAA Title, Mulkey’s 4th, Beating Clark, Iowa

DALLAS—Kim Mulkey returned home to Louisiana wanting to bring LSU its first basketball championship. The Hall of Fame coach did just that in only her second year at the school. Her Tigers used a record offensive performance to beat Caitlin Clark and Iowa 102–85 on Sunday and win the first basketball title, men’s or women’s,…