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Louisville tops stubborn Michigan in classic NCAA championship game

Updated: April 9, 2013 12:35 AM

Louisville staves off Michigan in the second half to win the NCAA basketball title.
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Louisville defeats Wichita State, 72-68

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Louisville cranked up the defensive and rebounding intensity in the second half to knock off Wichita State 72-68 and earn its way into the NCAA men's basketball final. More>>

Michigan wins 61-56 over Syracuse, heads to title game

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Mitch McGary and the Michigan Wolverines outlasted Syracuse, 61-56, in the second Final Four contest Saturday. More>>

NCAA Tournament: Some championship moments never die

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All championship games are special for one reason or another, but some stand out more than the rest. More>>

Final Four: Coaches share respect, history

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Coach John Beilein, in his sixth season at Michigan, has the program in its first Final Four in 20 years. He recalled his days nearly 30 years ago when he met Syracuse's Jim Boeheim. More>>

NCAA Tourney: Having only one team left is not that terrible is it?

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If you still have the national champion alive in your bracket, you have truly defied the odds. More>>

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Julie Hermann starts as Rutgers athletic director
Julie Hermann starts as Rutgers athletic director
Julie Hermann has started her first full day as Rutgers' athletic director.More >
Saying she has already rolled up her sleeves and is ready to work, Julie Hermann took over as Rutgers' athletic director with the promise that her No. 1 job is to create an atmosphere for Scarlet Knights students to...More >
Miami officials attend Day 2 of NCAA hearing
Miami officials attend Day 2 of NCAA hearing
The NCAA has begun the second day of a hearing in the massive infractions case against the University of Miami athletics department.More >
The NCAA hearings to determine if the University of Miami committed major infractions involving former booster Nevin Shapiro ended Friday after 16 1/2 hours over two days. The Committee on Infractions typically releases its...More >
NCAA opens hearing on U of Miami violations
NCAA opens hearing on U of Miami violations
University of Miami officials are defending the school against NCAA allegations of "lack of institutional control" after nearly three years of dealing with the fallout from a booster providing improper benefits to...More >
The NCAA opened a key hearing in the massive infractions case against the University of Miami on Thursday, with school officials, former coaches and the ACC commissioner on hand to defend the Hurricanes against allegations...More >
New AAC puts 1st men's tournament in Memphis
New AAC puts 1st men's tournament in Memphis
The new American Athletic Conference will hold its first men's basketball tournament at the FedExForum in Memphis next March.More >
The new American Athletic Conference will hold its first men's basketball tournament at the FedExForum in Memphis next March.More >
NCAA APR again hits schools with lesser resources
NCAA APR again hits schools with lesser resources
By ALAN SCHER ZAGIER Associated Press Eighteen Division I teams will miss the postseason, and another 18 in men's basketball and nine other college sports will trade practice time for remedial...More >
By ALAN SCHER ZAGIER Associated Press Eighteen Division I teams will miss the postseason, and another 18 in men's basketball and nine other college sports will trade practice time for remedial classroom...More >
UConn qualifies academically for postseason
UConn qualifies academically for postseason
Connecticut's men's basketball team, which was barred from the 2013 postseason because of past problems with its Academic Progress Rate, has qualified academically for next year's NCAA tournament.More >
Connecticut's men's basketball team, which was barred from the 2013 postseason because of past problems with its Academic Progress Rate, has qualified academically for next year's NCAA tournament.More >
Former Akron guard pleads guilty in drug case
Former Akron guard pleads guilty in drug case
Former University of Akron point guard Alex Abreu has pleaded guilty in a drug case.More >
Former University of Akron point guard Alex Abreu has pleaded guilty in a drug case.More >
Gun found by police when UNC player arrested
Gun found by police when UNC player arrested
A police report says officers seized a 9mm handgun and ammunition when North Carolina's leading scorer last season, P.J. Hairston, was arrested on a marijuana possession charge.More >
A police report says officers seized a 9mm handgun and ammunition when North Carolina's leading scorer last season, P.J. Hairston, was arrested on a marijuana possession charge.More >

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IOC praises Pyeongchang for Olympic preparations
IOC praises Pyeongchang for Olympic preparations
IOC inspectors have concluded their second visit to Pyeongchang by praising organizers for making good progress on preparations for the 2018 Winter Games.More >
IOC inspectors have concluded their second visit to Pyeongchang by praising organizers for making good progress on preparations for the 2018 Winter Games.More >
Man United to begin title defense at Swansea
Man United to begin title defense at Swansea
Manchester United will begin the defense of its Premier League title under new manager David Moyes with an away match at Swansea.More >
David Moyes was given a challenging start to life as Manchester United manager Wednesday, with his new team handed fixtures against Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City in the first five matches of its Premier League title...More >
Nadal seeded No. 5 for Wimbledon
Nadal seeded No. 5 for Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal will be seeded No. 5 at Wimbledon, setting up the possibility of a quarterfinal match against Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray.More >
Rafael Nadal will be seeded No. 5 at Wimbledon, setting up the possibility of a quarterfinal match against Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray.More >
FA Cup restored as last match of English season
FA Cup restored as last match of English season
The FA Cup final has been restored to its traditional place as the last match of the English football season.More >
The FA Cup final has been restored to its traditional place as the last match of the English football season.More >
Heat force Game 7 with 103-100 OT win over Spurs
Heat force Game 7 with 103-100 OT win over Spurs
When LeBron James' greatness almost wasn't good enough, officials began preparing for a San Antonio celebration.More >
When LeBron James' greatness almost wasn't good enough, officials began preparing for a San Antonio celebration.More >
Pitcher safety against liners still issue for MLB
Pitcher safety against liners still issue for MLB
By RICK FREEMAN AP Sports Writer Cleveland Indians reliever Vinnie Pestano has a recurring dream. A batter hits a line drive right back up the middle and it's screaming toward his head.More >
By RICK FREEMAN AP Sports Writer Cleveland Indians reliever Vinnie Pestano has a recurring dream. A batter hits a line drive right back up the middle and it's screaming toward his head.More >
Altidore leads US over Honduras in WCup qualifying
Altidore leads US over Honduras in WCup qualifying
As goaltender Tim Howard looks out from in front of the U.S. net, he likes what he sees: the scoring of striker Jozy Altidore, the ball control of the midfielders and the steadiness of the defense.More >
As goaltender Tim Howard looks out from in front of the U.S. net, he likes what he sees: the scoring of striker Jozy Altidore, the ball control of the midfielders and the steadiness of the defense.More >
Mum's the word on Hossa amid NHL's injury culture
Mum's the word on Hossa amid NHL's injury culture
Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville didn't want to talk about the injury that forced him to scratch forward Marian Hossa from the Stanley Cup finals against the Boston Bruins.More >
Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville didn't want to talk about the injury that forced him to scratch forward Marian Hossa from the Stanley Cup finals against the Boston Bruins.More >

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Which Final Four team will win the national championship?

Louisville
Wichita State
Syracuse
Michigan
Thank you for participating in our poll. Here are the results so far:
Louisville
23%
133 votes
Wichita State
59%
336 votes
Syracuse
7%
38 votes
Michigan
11%
60 votes

Tournamnet Schedule

March 17	Selection Sunday March 17
March 19	First Four March 19-20
March 21	Second Round March 21-22
March 23	Third Round March 23-24
March 28	NCAA Sweet Sixteen March 28-29
March 30	Elite Eight March 30-31
April 6	Final Four Atlanta, April 6
April 8	National Championship Atlanta, April 8

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