Pulling off basketball tournaments during a pandemic isn’t easy. But the NCAA’s lack of common sense has March Madness off to a rough start.
Author: Dan Wolken, USA TODAY
Opinion: Rick Pitino proves he’s worth the controversy, deserves another shot to coach major program
Any school that hires Rick Pitino will have to endure some bad publicity, but it’s worth it. Pitino is among the best who have ever coached.
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Georgia Tech is going to play an ACC championship game at a tournament where two teams have already been forced to withdraw because of positive COVID-19 tests.
After Les Miles placed on administrative leave, his attorney blasts LSU probe and Kansas’ reaction
The attorney for Kansas football coach Les Miles signaled Saturday they are prepared to fight Kansas placing him on administrative leave.
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A day after bombshell allegations at LSU, nobody has lost their job — including Kansas coach Les Miles. The lack of urgency is perplexing.
ESPN ‘looking into’ college basketball analyst Dan Dakich’s controversial comments
College basketball analyst Dan Dakich is facing scrutiny from ESPN over controversial comments he made last week.
Opinion: Baylor’s first loss may be blessing in disguise before possible NCAA Tournament run
Taking a loss in the regular season eliminates any pressure on trying to become the first team since Indiana in 1976 to complete an unbeaten season.
John Thompson and John Chaney created legacy for Black college basketball coaches. Who will lead the next generation?
John Thompson and John Chaney were the gold standard for college basketball coaches, and role models for Black ones. Who will lead the next generation?
Novak Djokovic steamrolls Daniil Medvedev to win ninth Australian Open championship
Novak Djokovic wasted little time in capturing his ninth Australian Open singles title and the 18th Grand Slam title of his career.
Opinion: Now is Naomi Osaka’s time after dominant Australian Open victory, fourth Slam
Naomi Osaka’s second career Australian Open title gives her four Grand Slams at age 23, putting her within sight of Maria Sharapova and Martin Hingis.