• News Wrap: Midwest and South brace for more storms days after tornadoes killed 32

    News Wrap: Midwest and South brace for more storms days after tornadoes killed 32

    Apr 04, 2023 10:35 PM EDT

    ... 500 slipped nearly 24 points. And the University of Connecticut Huskies have returned home to a hero's welcome after winning the NCAA men's basketball championship. UConn beat San Diego State in Houston last night 76-59. It was the Huskies' fifth national title in the past 24 years ...

  • New antitrust lawsuit against NCAA seeks millions in damages for college athletes

    New antitrust lawsuit against NCAA seeks millions in damages for college athletes

    Apr 04, 2023 09:44 PM EDT

    ... athletes across all sports,” attorney Steve Berman said in a statement. “Thousands of female and male athletes, including many in sports other than football and basketball, will directly benefit from this action aimed at recovering the monetary awards, of which the NCAA illegally deprived them.” The NCAA did not immediately ...

  • UConn March Madness victory met with celebration, destruction on campus

    UConn March Madness victory met with celebration, destruction on campus

    Apr 04, 2023 03:59 PM EDT

    ... students, she said. Police were expected to investigate the damage, and those responsible could face expulsion if they are students. Gampel Pavilion, the school's basketball arena, was open Monday night for students to watch the game, which was played in Houston. More than 10,000 people attended the watch ...

  • News Wrap: At least 32 killed in Tornado outbreak

    News Wrap: At least 32 killed in Tornado outbreak

    Apr 03, 2023 10:50 PM EDT

    ... 33601. The Nasdaq fell 32 points. The S&P 500 added 15. And Louisiana State University celebrated today after winning its first NCAA women's basketball championship. The Tigers and their coach, Kim Mulkey, claimed the title Sunday in Dallas, beating Iowa 102-85. Angel Reese was named the most ...

  • 8 things to know about this year's record-breaking Women's NCAA Tournament

    8 things to know about this year's record-breaking Women's NCAA Tournament

    Apr 03, 2023 02:40 PM EDT

    ... in pink attire.The coach wore a sparkly, golden, tiger-striped outfit during the championship game. Her team were the golden girls, winning the first basketball championship in school history. ’Canes were cooking Miami did more than just be part of history by knocking out No. 1 seed Indiana before ...

  • Blinken calls for Russia to immediately free 2 detained Americans

    Blinken calls for Russia to immediately free 2 detained Americans

    Apr 02, 2023 06:14 PM EDT

    ... alleging that U.S. officials and news media are hyping Gershkovich's detention, Russian officials are reprising a theme they used in the apprehensions of basketball star Brittney Griner and other U.S. citizens. The Kremlin has said it prefers to resolve such cases quietly and has emphasized the need ...

  • Tornadoes slam Arkansas, shredding homes and tossing cars

    Tornadoes slam Arkansas, shredding homes and tossing cars

    Apr 01, 2023 01:17 AM EDT

    ... just west of Iowa City, home to the University of Iowa, which cancelled a watch party at an on-campus arena for the women’s basketball Final Four game. Video from KCRG-TV showed toppled power poles and roofs ripped off an apartment building in the suburb of Coralville and ...

  • Brooks and Tumulty on the political implications of Trump's indictment

    Brooks and Tumulty on the political implications of Trump's indictment

    Mar 31, 2023 10:30 PM EDT

    ... is appalling, because there is absolutely no evidence of espionage. But I do think that he made a calculation that the whole Brittney Griner, the basketball player, situation really worked out in their favor. They released her, and they got a really bad guy back. So I just don't ...

  • Excitement and anticipation surround NCAA Women’s Final Four

    Excitement and anticipation surround NCAA Women’s Final Four

    Mar 31, 2023 10:20 PM EDT

    ... women athletes as well, right? Christine Brennan: Oh, for sure. And, of course, we're seeing it throughout the Olympic sports, gymnastics and others, but basketball. For example, Caitlin Clark, she's going to have a decision to make. Does she want to go to the WNBA or does she ...

  • Tornado emergency issued for Little Rock, Arkansas, days after Mississippi storm

    Tornado emergency issued for Little Rock, Arkansas, days after Mississippi storm

    Mar 31, 2023 08:32 PM EDT

    ... and large hail. In Iowa City, the University of Iowa canceled Friday’s watch party for fans who planned to gather for the women’s basketball Final Four game against South Carolina. Deputy Director of Athletics Matt Henderson said in a statement the decision was made “due to the unpredictable ...