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Offense continues to be Weis' calling

South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND -- The intrigue Tuesday never was about whether Notre Dame head football coach Charlie Weis would continue his reprise as Notre Dame's primary offensive play-caller. (He will.)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish54 minutes ago

Sisters face off at ND

South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND -- An unusual scenario will unfold in tonight's women's basketball game at the Joyce Center.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish54 minutes ago

WVU women soar past Northeastern

Times West VirginianLiz Repella, Vanessa House and Sarah Miles led the West Virginia University women’s basketball team to a resounding 79-42 victory over the Northeastern Huskies on Tuesday night at the Coliseum.
West Virginia Mountaineers2 hours ago

COLUMN: Stewart, Kragthorpe in same boat

Times West VirginianOn Saturday afternoon in Louisville, they will stand on opposite sides of Papa John Cardinals’ Stadium, opponents in a game of football that is crucial not only to both their seasons but to both their careers.
West Virginia Mountaineers2 hours ago

WVU aims to stop Louisville air attack

Times West VirginianCoach Bill Stewart hopes West Virginia University can curb Louisville’s passing in a Big East football game Saturday at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium.“We’ve got to keep quarterback Hunter Cantwell from getting a rhythm,” he said Tuesday at his weekly press conference.
West Virginia Mountaineers2 hours ago

'Nova to take on Niagara tonight

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily NewsNiagara is in western New York, but the Pavilion will feel like home to the Purple Eagles tonight when they play Villanova in the Philly Hoop Group Classic.
Villanova Wildcats3 hours ago

MBB | After 0-for-7 outing, Rautins not worried about shooting

Daily OrangeAndy Rautins stood at the foul line with four seconds left in the game, looking to finally get on the board. At that point, the Syracuse junior guard was 0-for-7 from the field, including 0-for-5 from 3-point range. Rautins' first free throw fell short, hitting the front of the rim.
Syracuse Orange3 hours ago

MBB | Taking over

Daily OrangeIt looked like Eric Devendorf was the only player in the locker room. Eleven microphones pointed his direction. There were other players available. Kris Joseph sat all alone at his corner locker. Kristof Ongenaet had already dealt with the barrage of reporters when Devendorf wasn't immediately available.
Syracuse Orange3 hours ago

MBB | Syracuse's man defense shines in 2nd half, shuts down Spiders

Daily OrangeJim Boeheim kept coming back to one point. No matter the question, it was always the same answer. True, Jonny Flynn scored 19 points in the second half in a game Syracuse trailed by seven at halftime Tuesday night. And yes, Eric Devendorf's personal 11-0 run may have been the offensive spark that propelled the Orange to its 76-71 win over Richmond at the Carrier Dome.
Syracuse Orange3 hours ago

FB | Orange insists Robinson's dismissal won't hinder play

Daily OrangeBruce Williams didn't see any reason to break routine Monday, the day after learning beleaguered Syracuse head coach Greg Robinson would not return in 2009. Williams, a senior safety and team captain, still has two games left in his SU career. That was enough incentive to show up at the Iocolano-Petty Football Wing for his typical, Monday morning workout.
Syracuse Orange3 hours ago

UConn's Perimeter Problems Exposed

Hartford CourantAfter a 99-56 victory over Hartford Monday that demanded more of UConn than the final score would indicate, coach Jim Calhoun joked about freshman point guard Kemba Walker's approach.
Connecticut Huskies4 hours ago

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Cincinnati guard Deonta Vaughn (5) drives past Texas Southern center TeAllen Price (41) during the first half of an NCAA college men's basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, in Cincinnati.»Yahoo! Sports

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Xavier forward Jamel McLean dunks against Toledo in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, in Cincinnati.»Yahoo! Sports