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Lighter Dexter Pittman Shouldering Heavier Load for Texas

By Terrance HarrisDec 17th 2009 – 12:42PM

Each time Dexter Pittman spins from the block and glides with grace to the basket, or he powerfully rejects a shot from an opponent, he's simultaneously paying homage to his coach's vision and making mockery of his critics. Four years ago as a rather rotund freshman, Pittman seemed much more likely to be on the wrong side...

Studious Hakeem Nicks the Early Star of Rookie WR Class

By Dan GrazianoOct 29th 2009 – 12:00PM

It was the fluke catch of the week. Sunday night at the Meadowlands, Giants rookie receiver Hakeem Nicks caught a tipped pass that had been intended for Mario Manningham and carried it all the way to the end zone for a 62-yard touchdown against the Cardinals. It was a shake-your-head play -- the kind the defense can write...

Spartans Lose Handle on Everything

By Chas RichApr 7th 2009 – 12:42AM

There's no real secret as to what did in Michigan State in the NCAA championship game. Yes, there was the superior talent on North Carolina. The Tar Heels shot really effectively in the first half. North Carolina could actually make free throws. The issue for Michigan State, though, was their inability to hold onto the...

Tar Heels Dominate in Detroit

By Dan GrazianoApr 6th 2009 – 11:50PM

This certainly wasn't the same Michigan State team we watched the past two weekends. But it was the same North Carolina team we all thought, back in November, was the best team in the country by a mile.If ever a national championship game felt like a coronation, it was 2009.There were reasons, over the past three months,...

NCAA Championship Chat

By Chas RichApr 6th 2009 – 7:43PM

This is it. The last game of the 2008-09 basketball season. Whether you're rooting for Michigan State or North Carolina join is for a live chat at 9 PM ET and stick with us through the night. We'll be talking about the game, how the teams got here, the Arizona and Memphis quests to find someone to take their job, and...

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