Abrams, Texas open EA Sports Maui Invitational with win

A.J. Abrams had 17 points and Texas (No. 7 ESPN/USA Today, No. 6 AP) turned in another strong defensive effort in a 68-50 victory over Saint Joseph's on Monday in the opening round of the EA Sports Maui Invitational.

Former Cal coach Newell dies at 93

Hall of Fame basketball coach Pete Newell has died at age 93.

Mid-major preview: Look for Davidson to excel, Valley giants to awake

The heady days of Gonzaga's multiple-year tourney runs and George Mason's Final Four run are past. Mid-major conferences have fallen on hard times the past few years come tourney time. But don't be surprised to see some familiar faces in this year's tourney, writes Kyle Whelliston.

Adulthood, NBA can wait; Hansbrough not ready to grow up

The competitor in Tyler Hansbrough wants to finish what he came to North Carolina to do: win a national championship. The kid in him just doesn't want to see college end, writes Dana O'Neil.

Skits, laughs give way to spirited scrimmage as UNC shows its stuff

North Carolina offered the first glimpse of the talent and experience that has made it seemingly everyone's preseason pick for No. 1.

Indiana coach Crean argues against additional NCAA sanctions

Tom Crean has never been part of a basketball program facing this much self-inflicted adversity.

Ryan takes Badgers' conditioning to higher level

It's pain, strength and team bonding all rolled into one, the most important part of Wisconsin's preseason -- and the most dreaded by the Badgers. But Bo Ryan's "running the hill" takes his players to a higher level, writes Dana O'Neil.

PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Retiired coach John Chaney at Walnut Lane Golf Club on September 10, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Retiired coach John Chaney at Walnut Lane Golf Club on September 10, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Retiired coach John Chaney at Walnut Lane Golf Club on September 10, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Retiired coach John Chaney at Walnut Lane Golf Club on September 10, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Retiired coach John Chaney at Walnut Lane Golf Club on September 10, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Retiired coach John Chaney at Walnut Lane Golf Club on September 10, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Retiired coach John Chaney at Walnut Lane Golf Club on September 10, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Retiired coach John Chaney at Walnut Lane Golf Club on September 10, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania