Among NCAA Contenders, Belmont University Outsmarts Them All
A private university in Nashville, Tenn., may have one of the smartest teams in this year's NCAA tournament. Off the court, they lead the NCAA in academic rankings.
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Qatar To Host Final Of Soccer's 2022 World Cup On Dec. 18
FIFA, soccer's governing body, also said the tournament will be played over "a reduced timeframe." Separately, FIFA announced that France will host the 2019 Women's World Cup.
First Round Of NCAA College Basketball Tournament Underway
In this first round of the tournament, smaller schools are vying for advancement to more competitive rounds.
Thailand Cautions Women Against 'Underboob Selfies'
Citing both potential harm to society and a 2007 law, Thailand's Culture Ministry warns women to resist a trend of taking photos that focus on the midriff and the lower portion of their breasts.
News From The Charity Stripe
NCAA basketball fans often strive to rattle free throw shooters — but, for commentator Frank Deford, few efforts match Arizona State's Curtain of Distraction, which he sums up as: "shock and awful."
Spring Training Has Begun — For Baseball, And For Candidates
Baseball has long been labeled America's pastime, but some have argued that politics actually deserves that title. It turns out there are more than a few parallels between the two this time of year.
Obama Picks Kentucky To Win NCAA Tournament, Mixes In Politics
President Obama predicts Kentucky will be crowned college basketball champion and cap off a perfect season. He also picks three top seeds and one No. 2 seed to make the Final Four.
March Madness Starts With A Bang, And A Big Comeback
Ole Miss scored 62 points in the second half last night to dig its way out of a hole and into the big bracket, on the first day of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
49ers Linebacker Chris Borland Retires Early Fearing Brain Damage
After a successful rookie year, Borland has decided to retire from football citing concerns about the damage playing the sport can inflict on the brains of players.
Bhutan One Step Closer To World Cup After Shocking Victory Over Sri Lanka
Bhutan, the world's lowest-ranked soccer team, shocked the world on Tuesday when they beat Sri Lanka in a 2018 World Cup qualifier.