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Obama to Attend Duke-Georgetown Hoops
January 29, 2010
It’s the toughest ticket in town this weekend, and the president has one.
Education - The Paper Trail
Obama May Attend Georgetown Vs. Duke Basketball Game
January 29, 2010
Buzz around Georgetown says the president might be at tomorrow’s game.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
University of Southern Indiana Basketball Player Dies
January 15, 2010
Jeron Lewis sustained a head injury and went into convulsions during a game.
Education - The Paper Trail
Agent of Former USC Hoops Star Says Player Never Took Gifts
January 7, 2010
Agent: USC never interviewed O. J. Mayo during its investigation of Mayo’s relationship with a booster.
Education - The Paper Trail
Obama Eager to Host Lakers at White House
June 18, 2009
The president's commitment to basketball is illustrated by his carving out TV time to watch the games.
Nation & World - President Obama
NBA Star LeBron James Is a Bad Sport—Let's Shake on That
June 3, 2009
All pro athletes should shake hands after games. If not for themselves, then for our children.
Opinion - Mary Kate Cary
Is Washington Keeping Usher From the Cleveland Cavaliers?
April 22, 2009
Singer Usher has been so busy with his volunteering that he has ignored his hoops team.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Fined for Twitter Comments
March 30, 2009
The Dallas Mavericks owner must cough up $25,000 for criticizing referees.
Money - Luxe Life
Michigan State Vs. UConn: 4 Facts About Each School
March 30, 2009
Before they meet in Detroit for the Final Four, here's how they match up on campus life.
Education
Villanova Vs. UNC: 4 Facts About Each School
March 30, 2009
Before meeting in the Final Four, here's how UNC and 'Nova match up on campus life.
Education
The Real March Madness: Sexual Misconduct and American Sports Culture
March 20, 2009
American sports culture is vile.
Opinion - Bonnie Erbe
Check Out Our Full March Madness Coverage
March 19, 2009
We've created special rankings and profiled some of the best student-athletes in the tournament.
Education - The Paper Trail
The NCAA Tournament's Best Students: Texas's Connor Atchley
March 18, 2009
Texas's academic star shines bright on and off the court.
Education
The NCAA Tournament's Best Students: Portland State's Tyrell Mara
March 18, 2009
The Canadian forward dishes on everything from his old business to his new ideas.
Education
Hoops' Academic All-Stars: North Dakota State's Brett Winkelman
March 18, 2009
We chat with an Academic All-American and Division I basketball Academic All-American of the Year.
Education
The NCAA Tournament's Best Students: Illinois's Trent Meacham
March 18, 2009
Illinois guard Trent Meacham has mastered the art of being a student-athlete.
Education
Meet the NCAA Tournament's Best Students
March 18, 2009
We talked to academic all-stars on the men's basketball squads from several colleges in the tournament.
Education
The NCAA Tournament's Best Students: Cornell's Ryan Wittman
March 18, 2009
U.S. News caught up with one of the Cornell basketball team's best players—and students.
Education
The NCAA Tournament's Best Students: Duke's Greg Paulus
March 18, 2009
This Duke senior doesn't mind cheering for his friends on other teams.
Education
Academics: Which Teams Come Out on Top?
March 17, 2009
As fans pick their March Madness brackets, those who care about grades and graduation compare the teams.
Education - The Paper Trail
NCAA Basketball: The Madness of March
March 17, 2009
What's not to love about NCAA basketball's thrilling, chilling March Madness?
Opinion
NCAA Basketball's Big Dance Magnifies the Madness and the Magic
March 17, 2009
Basketball tournament is one-and-done, all-or-nothing, and one-of-a-kind.
Opinion
No March Madness Workplace Productivity Loss: Recession Is the Big Bracket Buster
March 17, 2009
Don't worry, boss, employees are too fearful to peek at games in this work environment.
Opinion
Bracket Stimulus: March Madness and NCAA Basketball Are Recession-Proof
March 17, 2009
Forget the doom and gloom. Ad makers know a good thing when they see it.
Opinion
NCAA March Madness Can Cause Lifetime Gambling Problems
March 17, 2009
"Harmless" brackets may be a gateway to gambling problems.
Opinion
