By DeSherion McBroom | @dvo_maximus Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – Just five days after their previous meeting, fourth-seeded Michigan outlasted No. 13 Wisconsin in a 73-65 double-overtime victory that advanced the Wolverines to their first Big Ten semifinal since 2001. The fifth multi-overtime in the 25-year history of the tournament came soon after Michigan’s …
Read MoreBy Caleb Lynn | @CalebLynn1 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – They could not forget the last meeting. One of the few potholes in the ride through this season for the Maryland Terrapins was that trip to Michigan State in mid-January, a 77-60 defeat that stands as the most one-sided of the season.
Read MoreBy Ryan Gregory | @Ryan_Gregory_ Sports Capital Journalism Program SAN CRISTOBAL DE LA LAGUNA, Spain — When Elo Edeferioka stepped to the free throw line for Nigeria with 3.2 seconds to go against Greece Wednesday night, her team trailing by a point, its greatest success in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup would depend on …
Read MoreBy Jack Carney | @jackwcarney Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – Injuries often keep college football players off the field, but they can’t stop some hopefuls from making the trip to the National Football League scouting combine. This may sound odd on its face. After all, the combine, famously nicknamed the ‘Underwear Olympics,’ is a …
Read MoreBy Drew Kamaski | @d_kamaski14 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – Sixth-seeded Michigan State improved to 21-10 on the season and advanced to the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament for the second consecutive season and the 13th time overall after defeating Michigan 74-64. Redshirt freshman forward Victoria Gaines led the Spartans with 18 points, …
Read MoreSam Mellinger of The Kansas City Star describes how the Kansas City Royals gave Caleb Schwab’s family their best day since their worst day. Sports Illustrated’s L. Jon Wertheim tells the story of how the 428th pick of the 1974 NFL Draft became one of the most violent killers in American history. Following the passing …
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