Operation Hardwood: Hoops For Troops

For a week, Fran Fraschilla joined fellow coaches in Operation Hardwood VI: Hoops for Troops, a USO-sponsored event in Iraq. The following is a compilation of his ESPN.com blog entries from the trip.

Sunday, Mar. 22

...3) takes on Wisconsin, Arizona (-3) squares off against potential "Cinderella" Cleveland State, Missouri (-3.5) plays Marquette and finally, Michigan State (-3.5) goes up against USC. WBC Semi-Finals: United States vs. Japan...

Notes, Stats and Trends: Feb. 26, 2009

Insider digs in to the day's hot topics.

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2009

Prayers answered with an Evans Scholarship for caddies

The week before Christmas, Evans Scholars get a present few can imagine. Share the joy of these young caddies.

All kidding aside, Lopez brothers enjoyed one fun ride

Brook watched "Sex and the City." Robin's high-profile dating card included Michelle Wie. In a no-holds-barred interview, the 7-foot Lopez twins keep the laughs rolling and dish on each other as they prepare for the NBA draft, writes Andy Katz.

Thrilling start to the NCAA tournament

Stephen Curry was the man. Kevin Love was the man. Mid-majors won (although mostly against mid-majors). And the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament thrilled, writes Jay Bilas.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2008

Welcome to the Year in Review Quiz

If you've paid attention to sports, you shouldn't have a problem with the Year In Review Quiz.

Good news is all around us in the sports world

Enough of the crooked refs and fighting dogs. Plenty of stars have a heart ... and they're willing to share it.

NCAA men's golf tournament field set

The field for the 2007 NCAA men's golf tournament was announced Monday.

Pimm's former UCSB staffers to meet in Sweet 16

Surprised Ben Howland and Jamie Dixon will be hooking up in the Sweet 16? Former UCSB coach Jerry Pimm isn't -- he had both of them on his staff in the early '90s, writes Andy Katz.

Ryder Cup talk dominates Newsmakers Nos. 6-10

The damned Yanks and the euphoric Euros took part in yet another Ryder Cup drubbing in '06, each earning a spot on Golf World's Newsmakers list.

Sports Getaways for Dec. 7-10

Free alterations

Are offensive linemen allowed to tighten up their jerseys? Can hoops players use velcro on their uniforms? Dive into the world of uniform modifications.

Bombers getting better

Yankees Getting Even Stronger George Steinbrenner's team added A-Rod to the roster and kept pace with the Red Sox in the AL East.

Pitino on sidelines vs. Marquette?

Rick Pitino arrived at a clinic Tuesday to begin treatment for severe pain that forced him to take an indefinite leave from his Louisville coaching job.