Paige Bueckers’ UConn resume is missing an NCAA title. She says others can ponder her legacy

The UConn standout will close out her college career when the Huskies face South Carolina in Sunday’s national title game. TAMPA, Fla. — Paige Bueckers insists she’s not concerned about her legacy. The UConn standout will close out her college career when the Huskies face South Carolina in Sunday’s national title game. She said Saturday … Read more

SMU names Adia Barnes new women’s basketball coach after 9 seasons at her alma mater Arizona

Adia Barnes was named SMU’s new women’s basketball coach after nine seasons at Arizona, where she led the Wildcats to the national championship game four years ago. DALLAS — Adia Barnes was named SMU’s new women’s basketball coach Saturday after nine seasons at Arizona, where she led the Wildcats to the national championship game four … Read more

Ace Flagg: The twin brother of Duke’s star player makes waves in high school basketball

Ace Flagg, born just one minute before Cooper, has carved out his own winning path. GREENSBORO, N.C. — Everyone knows Cooper Flagg — the Duke basketball superstar and projected No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA draft.  But, have you been introduced to his twin brother — Ace? Ace Flagg, born just one minute before … Read more

Fans soak in excitement during NCAA Men’s Final Four weekend

Hundreds of people packed Civic Park for Tip-Off Tailgate festivities, which included games, food and a massive screen showing both games on Saturday. SAN ANTONIO — Tens of thousands of college basketball fans flooded San Antonio this weekend with the hopes of witnessing their favored teams move on to Monday’s championship game.  The NCAA Men’s … Read more

Astros’ offense sputters in 6-1 loss to Twins

Jose Altuve led off the game with a home run, but that was all Houston could muster Saturday. HOUSTON — ose Miranda’s three-run homer highlighted a six-run fourth inning that ignited the Minnesota Twins in a 6-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday afternoon. The Twins were hitless against Spencer Arighetti (1-1) until the fourth, when … Read more

Florida soars past Auburn 79-73 to claim spot in National Championship Game; Houston or Duke next

Walter Clayton Jr.’s 34 points powered the Gators past the Tigers in their Final Four matchup. They now await the winner of Houston and Duke. SAN ANTONIO — The Florida Gators have punched their ticket to the National Championship Game after defeating the Auburn Tigers 79-73 in their Final Four matchup. Walter Clayton Jr. scored … Read more

What time are the Final Four games?

The tournament’s four No. 1 seeds are doing battle in San Antonio this weekend. Here are the tipoff times. SAN ANTONIO — The downtown celebration has begun, the bands have departed from the River Rally and excitement continues to build to the NCAA men’s tournament semifinal games Saturday night.  For just the second time ever, … Read more