SPORTS

Houston Coogs, Florida Gators put a different spin on underdog role in March Madness

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Coach Kelvin Sampson’s squad of defenders and deniers face Florida for the national title Monday night. “We’ve kind of done it our way,” Sampson said. SAN ANTONIO — Whoever said there were no great underdog stories left in March Madness, or that the title would go to whichever team spends the most money — or … Read more

Paige Bueckers, UConn Huskies dominate South Carolina 82-59, captures its 12th title

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UConn dominates to win its 12th national championship, defeating South Carolina 82-59 with standout performances from Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong and Paige Bueckers. TAMPA, Fla. — UConn is back on top of women’s basketball, winning its 12th national championship by routing defending champion South Carolina 82-59 on Sunday behind Azzi Fudd’s 24 points. Sarah Strong … Read more

Tale of the Tape: How Houston and Florida stack up for national championship showdown

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It’ll be Florida’s offense vs. Houston’s defense in a showdown of No. 1 seeds in the Alamodome. SAN ANTONIO — The No. 2 Houston Cougars square off against the No. 3 Florida Gators in the NCAA Tournament National Championship. Monday’s meeting is the first this season between the two squads. Houston is 22-1 against the … Read more

Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s all-time scoring record

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The Capitals captain, Alex Ovechkin, scored his 895th career goal, passing Wayne Gretzky for the most all-time goals scored. WASHINGTON — The “Gr8 Chase” is over, as Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is the new goal-scoring king of the NHL. Ovechkin scored his 895th goal Sunday against the Islanders, to pass Wayne Gretzky for the … Read more