FORT MYERS, Fla. – As a kid growing up in the Kansas City suburb of Overland Park, Kan., there was a mythical quality to the idea of spring training baseball, especially a location straight out of paradise known as Fort Myers, Fla. When my beloved Kansas City Royals were born in 1969, they would congregate […]
FoxSports.com college basketball power rankings – Feb. 26
February 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
We were tempted last week to move Florida to No. 1. And that was before Syracuse lost to Boston College and Duke. We were tempted because the Gators seemed to be playing the best basketball in the land. Our opinion hasn’t changed much, but Florida hasn’t overwhelmed its most recent opponents. So, here at the […]
Florida moves to top of AP poll; UConn out of Top 25
February 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Quite a bit of movement in the Associated Press men’s basketball poll this week. Here are some interesting notes.
SMU’s defense leads Mustangs to season sweep of No. 21 UConn
February 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Another fun day at Gampel Pavilion today. SMU is one of the best defensive teams in the nation and the Mustangs proved that in a 64-55 victory over No. 21 UConn. The Huskies never got comfortable offensively and it never really felt like a home game for UConn. This was a big win for the […]
Just look at what Brown has done for SMU
February 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As the Southern Methodist team bus rolled back onto the Mustangs’ campus following a road trip earlier this week, Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown seized an opportunity with the style and flair that has become characteristic of his amazing career. “After we lost [at] Temple, our athletic director told me the students were […]
FoxSports.com college basketball power rankings – Feb. 19
February 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Things can change quickly in college basketball. The top four teams in our Power Rankings — Syracuse, Florida, Wichita State and Arizona — all play Wednesday night. Will Syracuse still be undefeated after a home game against Boston College and a visit to Cameron Indoor Stadium to play Duke on Saturday night? Duke beat Georgia […]
Napier, Boatright combine to lift UConn past Memphis in OT
February 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
CBK Story By Ken Davis, The Sports Xchange Publish Date: February 15, 2014 04:31:47 PM UConn tops Memphis in OT HARTFORD, Conn. — There were countless numbers that stood out on the final statistic sheet from Saturday’s game between Memphis and Connecticut. Senior guard Shabazz Napier scored a career-high 34 points to lead No. 24 UConn to […]
UConn’s Mosqueda-Lewis to miss 3-6 weeks with mono
February 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
UConn junior Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis just can’t catch a break this season. UConn announced Friday that the All-American forward will be sidelined the next 3-6 weeks after being diagnosed with mononucleosis. The defending national champions have six regular-season games remaining before the American Athletic Conference championship will be held March 7-10 at Mohegan Sun Arena in […]
KU still uncertain whether Embiid can play Saturday
February 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The health of freshman center Joel Embiid has been a concern for the Kansas Jayhawks since Monday, when his playing time was limited because of back spasms during KU’s loss at Kansas State. Embiid has had tests, including a MRI on his back. Kansas coach Bill Self held his weekly press conference Thursday and discussed […]
Change of plans for SMU vs. Rutgers
February 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This just in from the American Athletic Conference (in case you are stuck at home on Valentine’s Day night and wanted to get a look at Larry Brown’s SMU nationally-ranked Mustangs). PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The American Athletic Conference men’s basketball game between SMU and Rutgers – originally scheduled for Feb. 13 – has been rescheduled for […]