NCAA president Mark Emmert says he’s not playing around when it comes to punishing those who knowingly break the rules, even saying that the “death penalty” could be an appropriate consequence. With the latest allegations circulating around the football program at Miami, Emmert said he believed the infractions committee should put the harshest penalty available [...]

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Georgetown’s journey through China took a nasty turn this morning when an exhibition game between the Hoyas and the Bayi Rockets, a Chinese pro team, ended in an all-out, bench-clearing brawl. Coach John Thompson III yanked his team off the court with the score tied at 64 about halfway through the fourth period after the [...]

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Oregon basketball’s new “Kilkenny Floor” at Matthew Knight Arena was designed by Nike’s Tinker Hatfield. It’s a little outrageous to say the least. “When I was asked to work on the new floor for Matthew Knight Arena, I really boiled it down to three things,” Hatfield said. “I really wanted to pay tribute to Matthew [...]

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You wouldn’t have known the ‘Cats won on a buzzer-beater at first glance talking to coach Brett Ballard. But that’s exactly how it unfolded in his debut as head coach. With two seconds remaining in regulation, Kansas Wesleyan tried to throw a deep pass, but Sam Kenney picked off the pass and hurled a half-court [...]

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The age of 3D TV is here. ESPN has just announced that its ESPN 3D network will launch in June. ESPN 3D will feature at least 85 live sporting events during its first year, beginning June 11 with the first 2010 FIFA World Cup match South Africa vs. Mexico. Other 3D events will include up [...]

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