1986 Spurs’ Johnny Moore basketball card sells for over $16,000

SAN ANTONIO — If you ever thought that former San Antonio Spurs guard Johnny Moore’s basketball card would be incredibly valuable, raise your hand. No? Well, it is. In 1986, Fleer released basketball cards featuring some of the greatest NBA players to grace the court. It included Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, Magic Johnson, Patrick Ewing, … Read more

Caitlin Clark and Iowa’s top-ranked offense to face West Virginia’s turnover-hungry defense

West Virginia (25-7) is one of the nation’s best teams at forcing turnovers. The Mountaineers’ plus-8.75 turnover margin leads the nation. IOWA CITY, Iowa — West Virginia coach Mark Kellogg is entertained watching superstar Caitlin Clark and Iowa’s offense, up to the point when he realizes his team is going to have to defend the … Read more

New rules empowering players have coaches frustrated, contemplating the future of their profession

The portal opened up and the floodgate was open: Some 748 Division I men and 594 Division I women entered in just the first week. STORRS, Conn. — Minutes after his team won the Big East Tournament championship, UConn coach Dan Hurley was worrying out loud about one of his freshmen being lured toward the … Read more

‘What would 32 do?’ Memory of Reggie Chaney provides inspiration for Houston Cougars

Both coach Kelvin Sampson and guard Jamal Shead talked about the patch players are wearing to honor their late teammate. HOUSTON — The Houston Cougars have some extra inspiration in their NCAA tournament run and they talked about it after their overtime thriller over Texas A&M Sunday night. The team is paying tribute to Reggie … Read more

Bracket not busted: All top 8 seeds advance to Sweet 16 in chalky March Madness

Despite major upsets on opening day busting most brackets, those that remain have managed to cruise, with few surprises as higher-ranked teams continue to advance. INDIANAPOLIS — March Madness arrived with visions of chaos. Based on last year’s bracket, there was little reason to doubt it. The only surprise so far has been the lack … Read more