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March Madness Strategy

Rachel Flores — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:57:40 +0000

It's that time again where all the guys are glued to the TV, but it looks like I'll be right there with them this time. Only girl glued to the TV to make sure my teams win...this can not be good!

Watch a Cheerleader Make a Half-Court Shot While Doing a Front Flip

Landon King — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:10:05 +0000

If you haven't seen it yet, a cheerleader at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi made the coolest half court shot EVER on Thursday night. She shot the ball while simultaneously doing a forward hand-spring!

Basketball Superstar With Only One Hand Amazes Crowd

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:23:57 +0000

If you find mastering basketball difficult, how about doing it with one arm? This high school student — who was born with only one upper limb — certainly hasn’t let his setback stop him from excelling in the sport. And after showing his skills on the court, he is getting some well-deserved praise. We know what [...]

A High School Basketball Announcer in Chicago Screams Like a Girl When He Gets Excited [VIDEO]

Landon King — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:33:22 +0000

A high school basketball announcer in Chicago is suddenly a huge a hit online. His name is Brian Snow and when he gets excited, he screams like a girl.

Basketball Trick Shots Using a Bow and Arrow [VIDEO]

Landon King — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:15:29 +0000

There are a million basketball trick-shot videos online. But I bet you've never seen one using a bow & arrow. Some guy made special arrows with mini basketballs on the ends, and came up with some pretty cool shots.

Oklahoma State Women's Basketball Coach Kurt Budke Killed in Plane Crash

Danny Groner — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:55:14 +0000

Oklahoma State, which dealt with the tragic deaths of 10 people in a 2001 plane crash, including some men’s basketball players, is reeling from another crash that took the lives of women’s basketball coach Kurt Budke and an assistant coach, Miranda Serna.

Former Michigan Star and NBA Player Robert 'Tractor' Traylor Dead at 34

Landon King — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:36:41 +0000

Basketball player found dead at his apartment in Puerto Rico.

UConn Beats Butler 53-41 in Sloppy NCAA Title Game

Rick Taylor — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:08:09 +0000

The NCAA title game can be summed up with one word: Ugly. How ugly? The combined 95 points between UConn and Butler shattered the previous combined low in a shot-clock-era title game by a whooping 26 points… How ugly? Butler didn’t hit their second two point shot until 12:32 mark in the second half, and [...]

Texas Coach Leads Team to State Semis Just Hours After Giving Birth

Landon King — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:27:45 +0000

I'm not usually going to fault a high school teacher for being dedicated and passionate, but 34-year-old Amber Branson of Lipan, Texas might be a little TOO dedicated. Read more on the next page!

A High School Basketball Star Dies On the Court

Landon King — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:03:23 +0000

Stories like this never fail to freak me out. It's just amazing how fast tragedy can strike when you least expect it.
Last Thursday night in Michigan, Fennville High School was playing a basketball game against Bridgman High School. One of Fennville's star players, 16-year-old Wes Leonard, hit the game-winning shot in overtime, and Fennville won 57-to-55, which also gave them an UNDEFEATED record for the season. Then tragedy struck. Read more on the next page.

Both Texas Tech Basketball Teams Wrap Up Regular Season on Saturday

Bob Worden — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:04:04 +0000

Both Texas Tech basketball teams will play their season finale on Saturday. The Red Raiders will head to College Station to battle the ranked Aggies, while the Lady Raiders will play host to ranked Oklahoma at the United Spirit Arena. Keep reading to get a preview for both games.

Caltech's Basketball Team Breaks 26-Year, 310-Game Losing Streak!

Landon King — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:15:05 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=C8nGPqUEH9c