Basketball teams begin as clock strikes twelve Oct 25, 2008
Yale held its first March Madness event in 2002. Midnight madness promises to be an exciting event this year as well, and will offer Eli basketball fans the chance to prove their skills on the court. (Yale Herald, CT)
Xtra Points: Football pairings meeting on TV (Today) Oct 24, 2008
It sounds like March Madness and the NCAA basketball tournament. Nope. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
WAHL: The next step for the NCAA tourney's favorite breakout star Oct 21, 2008
DANICA AND ANNIKA may sound like a Saturday Night Live duo on the order of Hans and Franz, but during a midsummer night in Los Angeles they induced schoolboy panic in Davidson guard Stephen Curry, the baby-faced breakout star of March Madness. When Danica Patrick and Annika Sorenstam, glammed-up for the ESPY Awards, stepped into his hotel elevator on their way to the show, they instantly recognized their fellow nominee and said hello. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Preseason story line No. 22: Back from injury Oct 20, 2008
Go through a season relatively healthy, and you can punch your dance ticket for March Madness. Suffer a major injury or two, and it's hello College Basketball Invitational. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
It's back to work for Coach K, Duke Oct 18, 2008
But the Blue Devils last two postseasons ended during the first weekend of March Madness, so they opened practice Friday once again hoping to shake the lingering disappointment of another early NCAA exit. I dont think you get over things when you want to achieve something and you come up a little bit short, it keeps you going, Paulus said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hoops Preview: Depth and Experience Oct 18, 2008
Longhorn fans may be more concerned with goal lines than free throw lines for a while but it's never too early to look forward to March Madness. Rick Barnes and the 2008-2009 Longhorn basketball team got the ball rolling with a Thursday afternoon press conference prior to the start of official team practice. (InsideTexas.com)
Donovan wants more from Calathes Oct 16, 2008
"But it's good on the other hand because we're learning to play without him. Maybe some games he might get in foul trouble or who knows, knock on wood, maybe he gets hurt. You never want to say that, but you never know. These last couple weeks ... 00004000 other guys are stepping up and taking more a leadership role on the court.''With or without Calathes, the Gators are looking for better results this season. They started 18-3 last season, but went 3-8 down the stretch in conference play and... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cinderella no more? Oct 16, 2008
This year's Zags may be Few's best team yet - USATODAY.com. This year's Zags may be Few's best team yet. (USA Today -- Sports)
EA SPORTS Partners with Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook to Provide Team Scouting Reports In NCAA Basketball 09 Oct 16, 2008
NCAA and March Madness are trademarks or registered trademark of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. PlayStation and PLAYSTATION are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Xbox, and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
13 youthful questions for Caleb Forrest Oct 15, 2008
Look for this guitar playing, Seinfeld-watching, former prep soccer goalie to become more of a household name this year, as the Cougs aim for a third straight invitation to March Madness. CF.C: If you were in a fantasy basketball league and you could pick any five NBA players, alive or dead, to be in your starting five, who would you choose. (Cougfan.com)
The Top Ten: Ten Great Ways to Cheer the Hawks and Save! Oct 14, 2008
This ticket package includes one adult and one youth# ticket to each Sunday afternoon game played by the Hawkeyes as they defend their Big Ten title and make another run to "March Madness" and the NCAA Tournament. IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR Sunday, Dec. 7 vs. Iowa State (1 pm) Sunday Dec. 28 vs. Purdue (2 pm) Sunday, Jan. 11 vs. Minnesota (TBD) Sunday, Jan 18 vs. Northwestern (2 pm) Sunday, Feb. 1 vs. Penn State (1 pm). (Hawkeyesports.com)
Men's Hoops Taking Part In Desert Classic Dec. 14 At U.S. Airways Center Oct 11, 2008
"To have both Arizona State and Arizona playing in the same event will create an atmosphere unlike any other outside of March Madness," said Brooks Downing, Executive Vice President of BEST Collegiate. "The great fans in the Valley will have an opportunity catch both of their favorite teams early in what will be one of college basketball's top doubleheaders this season. And with Gonzaga positioned to be a Top 10 team and IUPUI as America's next great underdog, this will be a terrific Sunday... (Thesundevils.com)
San Jose ranked Bay Area's top sports city Oct 11, 2008
Sporting News Chief of Correspondents Bob Hille attributes San Jose's high ranking versus San Francisco and Oakland to the San Jose Sharks performance in the NHL playoffs and Stanford men's basketball team's performance in the March Madness NCAA tournament. Both San Francisco and Oakland fell because of the poor performance of the 49ers, Raiders, A's and Giants. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
For once, football in spotlight at Chester Oct 10, 2008
The incentives have grown by the week, and ballooned last Friday night with a victory over Interboro that has some of the school's sports supporters acting like it's March Madness time instead of October. At the South Avenue Athletic Complex, the Clippers ran up a 20-point lead by halftime and held on for a 27-20 Del Val League victory over the Bucs. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Desert Classic Returns Oct 8, 2008
Arizona and Gonzaga last met in the second round of the 2003 NCAA Tournament in one of the most thrilling games ever seen during March Madness ... "To have both Arizona State and Arizona playing in the same event will create an atmosphere unlike any other outside of March Madness," said Brooks Downing, Executive Vice President of BEST Collegiate. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Bulldogs Battle Wildcats In Desert Classic In Phoenix Oct 8, 2008
Arizona and Gonzaga last met in the second round of the 2003 NCAA Tournament in Salta Lake City, Utah, still considered one of the most thrilling games ever seen during March Madness and dubbed an immediate Instant Classic by ESPN. The ninth-seeded Zags pushed the top-ranked and title favorite Wildcats to the brink before falling 96-95 in double overtime ... "To have both Arizona State and Arizona playing in the same event will create an atmosphere unlike any other outside of March Madness,"... (Gozags.com)
Eminem Is The Best Rapper Alive, According To Vibe Poll Oct 8, 2008
" He isn't even in the top two. After weeks of online voting, Eminem was crowned the globe's top MC in a tournament-style contest. In a contest on the , 64 of today's top rappers from MTV News' reigning "" Kanye West toRick Ross, Nas and T.I. were given brackets, similar to NCAA basketball teams during March Madness. Fans began voting on head-to-head matchups in July, with MCs gradually being eliminated until Marshall Mathers was tapped as the ultimate victor this month, beating out Brooklyn... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Rising fuel prices could affect March Madness Oct 4, 2008
NCAA may add more travel time between Selection Sunday and first games. Check out cheerleaders from the NCAA men's basketball tournament. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Top 65 Countdown: No. 22 Davidson Sep 25, 2008
By now you're familiar with Curry, who put on one of the best shows in the history of March Madness. How many players carve up Georgetown and Wisconsin. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
XFMedia & All Sports Network Sign Exclusive China Distribution Agreement Sep 20, 2008
ASN will offer exclusive coverage of North America's biggest sports leagues in HDTV (high definition television), including the NHL (National Hockey League), the NFL (National Football League), NCAA basketball and football, March Madness and the Final Four. ASN will also offer coverage in Asia for the top college conferences in the USA including the Big Ten, Pac 10, SEC and ACC, including basketball, baseball, tennis, swimming, golf, football, soccer, track and field and gymnastics. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Former UCLA Bruin Kevin Love the Face of Newly Named EA Sports Franchise NCAA Basketball 09 Sep 12, 2008
"College basketball is about the entire season, focusing on the fantastic school rivalries, recruiting, home court advantage, student sections, mascots, and loud arenas. The culmination of all of this is the tournament and NCAA March Madness, but to get there it takes so much more." ... NCAA Basketball 09 will build upon the authenticity that epitomized the No. 1 selling* NCAA March Madness franchise by capturing the emotion, intensity, and atmosphere of a real college basketball game. (IGN PS2)
It will be a tough act to follow Aug 25, 2008
We're about football on autumn weekends, baseball pennant races, NBA playoffs, and March Madness with its accompanying office pool (Shh. . (Boston Globe)
Irish Set For Matchup Against Indiana In First Round Of EA Sports Maui Invitational Aug 9, 2008
Mike Brey and Luke Zeller will look forward to a first-round matchup against Indiana at the EA Sports Maui Invitational. Notre Dame will face either Saint Joseph's or Texas in second-round action. (Und.com)
Thanksgiving tourneys filled with top teams Aug 8, 2008
The biggest week of the season before March Madness will be Nov. 24-30, when three important tournaments will give an early picture of which teams are legitimate Final Four contenders and which are postseason pretenders. Nine teams ranked in the Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Irish at Maui invite Aug 7, 2008
" Notre Dame will be making its second appearance in the tournament. The Irish participated in the event in 1993 and finished with a 1-2 recordIn addition to the Irish, this year's field battling for the coveted Wayne Duke Championship Trophy will be North Carolina, Texas, Indiana, Oregon, Saint Joseph's, Alabama and host Chaminade.Six of the seven Division I teams in the field played in the '08 NCAA Tournament, highlighted by North Carolina advancing to the Final Four in San Antonio and Texas'... (Niles Star, MI)
IU to face Irish in Maui Aug 6, 2008
EA SPORTSTM, the world's leading interactive entertainment software company and developer of the top-selling NCAA March Madness videogame, enters its eighth year as title sponsor of the Maui Invitational. Other tournament sponsors include the Maui Visitors Bureau, County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation, Hawaii Tourism Authority, adidas, GEICO and Gatorade. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Smith: Setting a High Bar for Senior Year Aug 6, 2008
She's pretty straightforward with her expectations for the 2008-09 Hawkeyes: Another opportunity to be part of March Madness this time, however, advancing at least to the Sweet 16. When the conversation turns to personal goals, the senior-to-be from Thornton, Colo. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Bandwidth Alert: Brace Yourself for the Beijing Olympics Aug 5, 2008
"One of our customers told us that their system was inundated and their Internat gateway came to a halt during March Madness with the basketball playoffs last year," Steve Schick, director of corporate communications at Blue Coat, told InternetNews. com. (eSecurityPlanet)
Laettner shot was rough ending for Feldhaus Aug 3, 2008
"I've never watched the game and I don't think about it, but during March Madness it's impossible to ignore. The shot always seems to get replayed during the tournament. I'll get ribbed about it and people will want to talk about it all over again. CURRENTLY Feldhaus played professionally overseas for five years and then returned to his hometown of Maysville, Ky., where he is the manager at the family-owned Kenton Station Golf Course. Andrew Skwara is a national college basketball writer for... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
The Front Row: Jumping for joy Jul 16, 2008
March Madness is my favorite month on the sports calendar, but Packer hung over the proceedings like an ominous cloud, eager to rain on everyone s parade. Between his complete lack of a sense of humor and his maddening habit of thrusting himself into major debates around tourney time, college hoops fans have had more than their fill of CBS resident curmudgeon. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
No Worries Mate, Redhage Makes Aussie Team Jul 16, 2008
I was back in Nebraska during March madness this past year and ASU was pretty unfortunate not to be able to make the tournament. I think though they have a great shot at making the tournament this next year with a good mix of talent and experience. (DevilsDigest.com)
Packer stays upbeat in face of exit Jul 15, 2008
"Knowing Billy for so many years, it's certainly going to be an adjustment not hearing his voice and commentary during March Madness. His knowledge of college basketball is far reaching and he will be forever identified with some of the greatest moments in the history of the sport."--ACC Commissioner John Swofford. "For people who love the game, he's stood by us 100 percent, and I think it's a big hole to fill. He's been there since college basketball wasn't even very important, and it's really... (USA Today -- Sports)
Kings of kings Jul 13, 2008
It's just that they do not have national title rings, and players without rings weren't eligible to compete in this hypothetical version of March Madness taking place in July. You got that. (CBS News)
Lessons of the week: Respect and class Jun 28, 2008
You see, Fresno s win makes a statement, much like the one KU s two first-round losses during March Madness did but with less emotional distress for me. The Bulldogs win shows that regardless of the how high or low a team is ranked or seeded you have to show up to play on game day. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Forget March Madness; we've got Best Things madness Jun 22, 2008
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College Baseball World Series an underrated event Jun 17, 2008
How about the little thing they call "March Madness?" The workforce always seems a little thin during the tail end of this event as the NCAA crowns a new basketball champion. I don't understand why college baseball doesn't get the same respect by fans and the 'sports experts' on ESPN. The NCAA is truly trying to get its student-athletes recognized. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Valley looks to net Final Four Jun 14, 2008
Meanwhile, Glendale will get a taste of March Madness with the West Regionals next spring. Those on the local bid committee are confident the Valley will be competitive. (AZCentral)
TALE OF THE TAPE: Pairing The Rock vs. Barack Obama Jun 13, 2008
Scrabulous vs. March Madness. Brett Favre vs. Ric Flair. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
March Madness now a double dose Jun 7, 2008
4 of 11 Sports stories. MAAC, America East tourneys to clash at two Albany venues. (Albany Times Union)
Time to bounce 'one and done' Jun 1, 2008
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The Extra Point: The Dying Embers May 24, 2008
Late March and early April bring Jim Nantz-apalooza with March Madness and The Masters as well as the NCAA basketball tournament, events that bring the sports calendar, according to many, out of the post-NFL and college football doldrums. Yet when it comes to the college sports calendar, March Madness really is the end of the line when it comes to amateur athletics in the mainstream consciousness. (Bucknuts.com)
Don't expect me to watch WNBA May 21, 2008
Heck, March Madness is more myth than magic. It's the NBA playoffs that are full of shining moments, not the least of which is Charles Barkley's fabulous dome. (Albany Times Union)
Golden Named to Jewish Sports Review All-America Team May 17, 2008
The 2008 March Madness experience marked the second for Golden, as he was a member of the 2005 Saint Mary's squad that also earned an at-large bid into the postseason. Golden finished his senior season averaging 7. (Smcgaels.com)
Let Them Gallop! May 16, 2008
But while the MVP of March Madness goes on to the NBA, the Derby winner is yanked from the track before he can fully develop his talents. When racing's biggest stars blossom and disappear in a single spring, it's hard for the sport to develop a crossover hero who can get his mug on the cover of Sports Illustrated, get his trainer on The Tonight Show, and pose for a bobblehead doll that winds up on the bedroom shelves of horse-crazy 'tweens. (Slate)
Three A.M. Reading May 3, 2008
If sports junkies could cost the country that much during a few days of March Madness, imagine the productivity we political junkies in the nation's capital must be losing to the distractions of a primary campaign that has been in overtime for months. How best to turn productivity lost into perspective gained. (Slate)
Students use NCAA to learn about math, geography May 2, 2008
These fifth graders definitely caught the March Madness. (For a copy of this Sports story see the Thursday, May 1, 2008 Journal) 05/01/08. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
General Releases May 2, 2008
- TUCSON ELITE CLASSIC SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - Get To Know Your Wildcats - Answers - CSTV'S Arizona Weekend - CSTV To Televise NCAA Softball Championship Regional Live From Tucson May 22-23 - Complete Results From Day of the Pac-10 Track and Field Championships - Day One Pac-10 Track and Field Championship Partial Results - Renewal Deadline, May 14th For Football Season Tickets And Wildcat Club Membership - Allen and Nallen Win ICA Top Honors - Arizona Allegiance Photo Gallery - Kathleen "Rocky"... (Arizonaathletics.com)
MURRIETA: Murrieta man arrested in online bookmaking case Apr 22, 2008
The man did so and then placed bets at the agents' direction on two "March Madness" college basketball games. The bets were accepted and the man received confirmation numbers and a message that he was risking 220 to win 200 on each bet, appearing to incorporate the "vigorish" commission into the wagers, Epperson wrote. (North County Times)
Opinion: NBA postseason a hoops heaven for fans Apr 19, 2008
Its a long season, and there are too many other things going on March Madness, the juggernaut that was the New England Patriots, the Britney soap opera to possibly keep up with the NBA from start to finish. Dont bother denying it. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mayo talks to media for 1st time since declaring Apr 19, 2008
"We feel like we got put of the tournament pretty early and March Madness is an exciting time. "We really felt like we could do well so for us to get put out early, there's always a feeling that maybe you want to come back and try to go a little further. " But Mayo said he ultimately decided to turn pro so that he could provide financial security for his family that includes seven siblings. "That's the most important thing right now for me, to give my brothers and sisters the best living... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
CBS sets up in Silicon Valley Apr 18, 2008
Kint's credited with helping to drive the Eye's success with its "March Madness on Demand" Web syndication of its NCAA men's basketball championships, which raked in north of $23 million in online ad revenue, up from $10 million in 2007. Links posted in this story. (Variety)
Verizon offers live TV locally for cell phonesWireless service uses technology by Qualcomm Apr 18, 2008
Rather it is an actual TV broadcast in which viewers can see sporting events such as March Madness and the U.S. Open play out in real time. When you are out and about, you don't have to miss that last-minute shot, said Paul Jacobs, Qualcomm's chief executive. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Kansas Coach Bill Self Coming To Omaha In May Apr 17, 2008
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Quail Creek wraps up busy spring tennis season Apr 16, 2008
Published: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:11 PM MDT March Madness isn t just for college basketball anymore. That phrase could be used to describe the atmosphere surrouding the Quail Creek tennis court. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
More of this story Apr 16, 2008
If you are like a lot of basketball fans, you hate to see the excitement of March Madness end. It's always fun to be a part of tournament play whether you do it from your favorite spot on the couch or from the stands. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
CAMPUS CLICKS: Cornell tries 'N Sync; Rutgers likes TMNT Apr 15, 2008
3-17-08: March Madness Hotties. 3-16-08: Spring Break photos. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Clothing should be produced under decent working conditions Apr 15, 2008
The true March Madness is the sweatshop conditions under which college clothing is manufactured. While college basketball was at the center of the sporting world's attention, fans across the country followed the games, cheered for their favorite teams and donned their favorite college T-shirt. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
N.D. poised to take it all Apr 13, 2008
Although March Madness is over, the college basketball tournament always brings talk of a "Cinderella story"-the small colleges that rise from the bottom of the rankings to win it all. North Dakota could very well be the Cinderella story for this nation. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Images: Cheerleaders from NCAA men's tournament Apr 12, 2008
Images: Cheerleaders from the NCAA men's basketball tournament - College basketball- nbcsports. Get game stories, scores, stats, rosters, more from our special feature. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NBA Playoffs: more exciting than a two-line pass Apr 12, 2008
Plus with people hardly over the excitement of March Madness, who would ever even think to flip to the Versus channel to see Calgary play San Jose. Maybe if the NHL brings back FoxTrax, the puck with the glowing tail, they could make their postseason more exciting, but until then an alley-oop beats a two line pass any day. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
LATE SPRING: March below average in USA... Apr 11, 2008
The phrase March Madness is usually reserved for basketball, but in the Southeast it often applies to the weather as well. March is usually one of the most turbulent months, and March 2008 was no exception. (The Drudge Report)
Walters: Wow, what a week for rich coach Apr 11, 2008
By the time this year's March Madness arrived, he had taken three different schools to the Elite Eight. It seemed a Self-fulfilling prophecy that he would lead Kansas to a Final Four and perhaps the national title. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wake Forest Cheerleading & Dance Team - Blog #1 Apr 10, 2008
Typically, the end of March Madness marks the end of the athletic year for most collegiate cheerleaders. However, March Madness is in full swing for teams competing in the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) competition, which is essentially the equivalent to the NCAA basketball tournament. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Coach Cal a beaten man - barely Apr 9, 2008
Coach Cal a beaten man - barely - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Around the Lompoc Valley Apr 9, 2008
The very unique tourney will follow a March Madness bracket set up. The day will culminate with a dinner and auction at the Fryer Barn in San Luis Obispo. (Lompoc Record, CA)
