Readers tell us who they'd like to be

The Kings of Leon told us which athlete they'd want to be, and here are your selections of sports stars you said you'd want to be if you could "Be Somebody."

Jordan's son wears Nike

Marcus Jordan, son of basketball hall of famer Michael, will play in his first Central Florida game while wearing Air Jordan shoes, Bright House Sports Network reported Wednesday.

Glasser adjusting to role as ASU's leading man

Derek Glasser was unsure how to handle the attention. While he and James Harden were teammates at Artesia High (Calif.) and then at Arizona State,...

Pangos event a showcase for top underclassmen

...6-3 Omar Calhoun, Christ the King (Middle Village, N.Y.); 5-10 Gerald Carty, Mount St. Michael (Bronx, N.Y.); 6-0 Montana Mayfield, Roman Catholic (Philadelphia); 6-4 Kerwin Okoro, St. Raymond (Bronx...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Could this be Northwestern's year?

Every year since 1939, the NCAA has held a tournament at the end of the season. Not once has Northwestern been invited. Could this finally be the season that concludes with a dance?

Sidney's lawyers show bank statements

Renardo Sidney's attorney showed representatives from the NCAA Eligibility Center and Mississippi State bank statements from the family's two-year stay in the Los Angeles area in the hope to get the highly-touted forward eligible for the start of the SEC.

Beilein's preparation time never ends

Whether editing game tape on his laptop or creating wooden figurines of his players, Michigan head coach John Beilein is obsessed with one thing: preparation.

Rules impact cash flow to third wheels

The NCAA has approved new rules on basketball recruiting intended to restrict money being funneled to third parties.

Florida Gators re-create 'Thriller' video

The Florida Gators mascots and a bunch of University of Florida athletes re-create Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video.

Team preview: Kennesaw State

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2009-10 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

For whatever reason, these players fly under radar

...floor and averaged 19.7 points, almost five rebounds and almost five assists per game last season. Michael Dunigan, Oregon: The sophomore big man has size, athleticism and good skills. As Oregon's guards improve...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Arkansas' Michael Washington (00) takes a shot over Oklahoma's Taylor Griffin (32) during the second half of an...

Chance to bash SEC has likely passed

Last season might have been the worst for SEC basketball in 30 years. But with coaching upgrades and a wealth of talent returning, the league might already be back.

Hard Work: A life on and off the court

An excerpt from UNC coach Roy Williams' new autobiography, due out Nov. 3.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Roll sprains ankle in practice

Michael Roll joined the list of injured UCLA basketball players when he sprained his right ankle.