NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

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World Cup spoiler ... may the worst win

Roger Bennett, Special to ESPN.com

Contrary to popular belief, it's not always the favorite that lifts the World Cup trophy. In fact, as the last three World Cups have shown, it's often the opposite.

Story | Conversation | December 20, 2009

Now we can ask, what's to come?

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

The 2009 women's soccer season is over, but that doesn't mean we have to stop talking about the sport. After all, there are plenty of questions on what's to come.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Akron-UVa will be a balanced title game

Anna K. Clemmons, ESPN.com

After both Virginia and undefeated Akron were put to the test in Friday's men's College Cup semifinals, the two set up a balanced national championship game Sunday that won't be easily won.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Breaking down the men's College Cup

Anna K. Clemmons

...in Cary, N.C., as the men's College Cup competitors ran through drills on fields adjacent...Bates, who was selected to the ACC All-Tournament team, the All-ACC second team and the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Pressure system earns UNC title again

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

There's no doubt about it: North Carolina women's soccer pressure system still works. It held Stanford scoreless as the Tar Heels won their second straight national championship Sunday. But the Cardinal's fight proves times are changing.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009

Bronze's roots come through for Tar Heels

Graham Hays

COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- In September, when North Carolina and...getting time in the midfield. Her three NCAA tournament goals before Friday's assist demonstrate a decided...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Bundle up -- this College Cup's a cold one

Graham Hays

COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- By the time Notre Dame took...regular-season finale, three games in the ACC tournament and the first three rounds of the NCAA...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Leroux, UCLA ready for finishing touch

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

In six consecutive seasons, the UCLA women's soccer team has made it at least as far as the national semifinals but earned zero titles. Sydney Leroux could help them change the streak this year.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Harvard eliminated from soccer tourney

ESPN.com news services

Harvard bounced by Maryland in NCAA soccer

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Sweet Sixteen lineup comprised of familiar names

Maria Burns Ortiz

The men's soccer NCAA tournament has seen some minor upsets, but for the most part the traditional powers have reached the Sweet Sixteen, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

BC soccer soars to new heights

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

The Boston College women's soccer team reached new heights when the Eagles landed themselves in the NCAA quarterfinals for the first time. It's been a long time coming.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Vetting the contenders (and others) for the Cup

Maria Burns Ortiz

On the cusp of this year's men's College Cup, Akron has to be considered the favorite. But don't overlook a hardened Maryland team or locals North Carolina and Wake Forest, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Oregon State is tourney team to watch

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

After two rounds of playoff women's soccer, we've got some questions. Like, which No. 1 seed has the toughest third-round matchup? Who is the MVP so far? And which team could turn its side of the bracket into upset city?

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Title is true goal for 18-0 Akron

Maria Burns Ortiz

Caleb Porter played for an Indiana team that went undefeated in the regular season, then failed to win a national championship. Now the coach at Akron, Porter is trying to keep his 18-0 Zips focused on the ultimate prize: the College Cup.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

5 Burning Questions: Soccer bracket

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

From biggest snub to who will win it all to why the heck Portland got the short end of the stick, here are the answers to 5 Burning Questions on the 2009 NCAA women's soccer tournament bracket.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009