Villanova's Kris Jenkins hits buzzer-beating 3-pointer to win national championship HOUSTON — All that talk of this being the worst Final Four in history sure looks silly now. Two dull, one-sided national semifinals paved the way for the most riveting national championship game in recent memory. With time melting away in a tie game, Villanova's Ryan Arcidiacono sprinted up floor, drew two … [Read more...]

Watch Villanova fans go crazy as Kris Jenkins hits title-winning shot (Videos) The emotions of Villanova fans went from gut-wrenching to pure ecstasy.  On one end, North Carolina’s Marcus Paige tied the national championship game at 74 with a double-clutched 3-pointer with four seconds to go. But Kris Jenkins brought the national championship trophy back to Villanova with a miraculous … [Read more...]

Michael Jordan causes a stir attending national championship game Boatloads of former players and notable alumni attended the national championship game Monday night in Houston between Villanova and North Carolina, but no one received a bigger welcome than Michael Jordan. The former Tar Heel and two-time, first-team All-American bathed in cheers from the crowd at NRG Stadium each time he was … [Read more...]

Texas A&M's Speedy Noil arrested for driving without license Texas A&M wide receiver Speedy Noil was arrested late last week. According to multiple reports, Noil was booked for driving without a license on April 1 and subsequently released on bond later in the same day. The rising junior then reportedly participated in the team’s spring scrimmage that night. [Check out Dr. Saturday on Tumblr … [Read more...]

Alabama WR Calvin Ridley cleared in fake ID card investigation Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been cleared in an investigation regarding whether he knew of a plan to have another student take his ACT. According to the Sun Sentinel, Monarch High School security guard Elvin McCray claims football coach Calvin Davis approached him in Dec. 2014 about creating a school ID card with … [Read more...]

Three keys to Monday night's national championship game HOUSTON — On the heels of a listless Final Four Saturday lacking drama or intrigue, here's a sliver of good news: A pair of dull, one-sided national semifinals at least produced a potentially compelling title game. It will be North Carolina against Villanova in a battle between two teams that have been among college basketball's best … [Read more...]

Geno Auriemma one step from history as UConn women chase fourth straight title Quick foul trouble for the best player in the game. An injury to their leading 3-point shooter on their first possession. And still, a record-setting margin of victory for Connecticut at the Women’s Final Four on Sunday. The top-seeded Huskies (37-0) prolonged their pursuit of an unprecedented fourth straight … [Read more...]

Former Ohio State QB Troy Smith arrested for DUI Former Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith was arrested early Sunday morning for drunk driving. According to the Columbus Dispatch, the 31-year-old Smith was pulled over at 2:38 a.m. in Westerville, Ohio, after an officer noticed his car “was missing a front license plate and appeared to be weaving.” After being pulled over, Smith failed field … [Read more...]

Brad vs. the Book: Hammer time for Villanova or North Carolina? Slaying the sportsbook is a monstrous task. Some days bettors take up residence in a penthouse suite. Other times, they curl up in the nearest ditch, shirtless and toothless. In an attempt to avoid complete destitution, I will post my picks, whether profitable or penniless, through the NCAA tourney. Check out Monday's national … [Read more...]

They did it: Brothers Nate Britt and Kris Jenkins to play for national title Two young men who have been close friends since they were 10 years old, shared the same home in high school and consider themselves brothers will compete against each other Monday night in the national championship game. Kris Jenkins, a junior forward, scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds in leading Villanova … [Read more...]