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Hays: Jordan Patterson extends family's legacy at Alabama
Jordan Patterson isn't among the stat leaders for the defending champion Alabama softball team, but her presence doesn't go unnoticed -- by her teammates or her family, whose name is synonymous with Crimson Tide success.
Apr 11 4:27 PM ET | By Graham Hays
Obama congratulates UConn on eighth title
President Barack Obama has congratulated coach Geno Auriemma (aw-ree-EH'-muh) and the University of Connecticut women's basketball team on winning their eighth NCAA championship.
Apr 11 12:38 PM ET
HoopGurlz: Meet Azura Stevens
Duke commit Azura Stevens, a junior at Cary (N.C.) says she couldn't resist the beauty of the Blue Devils' campus and its proximity to her home.
Apr 11 10:19 AM ET | By espnW
Fans greet Huskies, celebrate eighth crown
The Connecticut women's basketball team returned to campus Wednesday, wearing warm-up jackets with "Gr8ness" printed on the back and carrying with them the program's eighth NCAA championship trophy.
Apr 10 10:06 PM ET
Iowa State: Probe started with hoops aide
Iowa State released fresh details Wednesday of its internal investigation into NCAA recruiting violations, saying it found "a significant number" of impermissible calls and text messages made by coaches in football, men's basketball and several other spor
Apr 10 7:33 PM ET
Albright: Emphasis on the new at Frozen Four
The 2013 Frozen Four will have a new look with the event being held for the first time in Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh). The four teams that have advanced to the final weekend of the season are essentially doing so for the first time.
Apr 10 | By David Albright
Hays: Louisville's run still great, even without a national title
Louisville didn't complete its Cinderella run with a national title, but Tuesday's loss to UConn will not diminish what the Cardinals accomplished over the past few weeks.
Apr 9 | By Graham Hays
Voepel: UConn wins NCAA-tying eighth championship
In New Orleans back in 1991, Connecticut played in its first Final Four. The Huskies walked away without a title, but the die had been cast. And UConn has never really been out of the mix since, winning its eighth NCAA championship Tuesday to match Tennessee and Pat Summitt.
Apr 9 | By Mechelle Voepel
Hays: Tough early schedule paying off for Tennessee
Tennessee got the bulk of its tough conference schedule out of the way early and is now seemingly on cruise control winning 11 straight games.
Apr 10 10:49 AM ET | By Graham Hays
Smith: UConn freshman Breanna Stewart is next big thing
Breanna Stewart became the first freshman since 1987 to win most outstanding player honors in the Final Four after another stellar performance propelled Connecticut to a 93-60 win over Louisville.
Apr 9 | By Michelle Smith
Fagan: Kelly Faris makes championship exit from UConn
With Connecticut's latest title, senior Kelly Faris was able to bring the Huskies' championship story full circle.
Apr 9 | By Kate Fagan
Instant Analysis: Connecticut 93, Louisville 60
Connecticut beat fifth-seeded Louisville on Tuesday in New Orleans to win its eighth national title.
Apr 9 | By Kate Fagan
NCAA waiver offer too late for Louisville trip
An offer by the NCAA for an expedited waiver for the Louisville men's team to travel to watch the women's New Orleans final early Tuesday morning apparently came too late.
Apr 9 11:42 PM ET
Halftime analysis: Connecticut 48, Louisville 29
A quick look at what happened in the first half of the national championship game between top-seeded Connecticut and fifth-seeded Louisville.
Apr 9 | By Kate Fagan
Chat: Title game
Chat with our espnW.com experts and follow all the analysis from tonight's national championship game, starting at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Apr 9 9:37 PM ET | By espnW.com
Maine fires hockey coach amid 6-year skid
The University of Maine on Tuesday announced the firing of hockey coach Tim Whitehead after 12 seasons, saying the university needs to look in a new direction for a program known for being a national championship contender and producing NHL standouts.
Apr 9 5:23 PM ET
Voepel: Hatchell, Staley elected to Naismith Hall of Fame
Sylvia Hatchell, the second-winningest women's coach, and Dawn Staley, who played in three Final Fours, will be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in September.
Apr 9 | By Mechelle Voepel
Voepel: Auriemma has Huskies on brink of eighth NCAA title
Figuring out Geno Auriemma is as tough as trying to beat his Huskies. But the enigmatic coach has once again gotten UConn to rise to the occasion at the most important time of the year and on the brink of an eighth NCAA title.
Apr 8 | By Mechelle Voepel
Smith: Cardinals' Slaughter finds confidence at right time
With her 3-point shooting, Antonita Slaughter has done her share to push Louisville into the national championship game for the second time in four years.
Apr 8 | By Michelle Smith
Hays: Cardinals guard Shoni Schimmel embraces leadership role
What does Louisville have that can help it beat UConn? Shoni Schimmel, a player who has the talent to single-handedly take over any game, even one as big as this. And a player who no longer believes she has to do so for her team to win.
Apr 8 | By Graham Hays
Voepel: UConn's Hartley fights back from injury
Bria Hartley's confidence is returning after an ankle injury hampered her for much of the season.
Apr 8 | By Mechelle Voepel
Lady Vols' Warlick wins Maggie Dixon award
Tennessee's Holly Warlick is the winner of the Maggie Dixon Division I Rookie Coach of the Year award after leading the Lady Vols to a regional final this season.
Apr 8 11:36 PM ET
UCLA water polo player arrested on rape report
Officials say a UCLA water polo player has been arrested after a female acquaintance reported that he raped her in a campus residence hall.
Apr 8 11:33 PM ET
Report: Clemson taps UAB's Smith as coach
Audra Smith knows how to succeed as a player in the Atlantic Coast Conference. She's eager to do it again as Clemson's new women's basketball coach.
Apr 8 6:28 PM ET
espnW: UConn is unanimous favorite to win title
Before Tuesday's NCAA championship, we predict the winner.
Apr 8 1:32 PM ET

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