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Legendary coach Summitt hits first hole-in-one

Pat Summitt notched her first-ever hole-in-one on Friday afternoon at Sevierville Golf Club, located just outside of Knoxville, Tenn.

Jun 8 10:05 PM ET | By Kate Fagan

Fagan: Former All-American Lindsey Wilson is out to change minds

Not enough attention is paid to mental training in college sports, but former Iowa State All-American Lindsey Wilson is out to change people's minds.

Jun 1 10:47 AM ET | By Kate Fagan

My love-ambivalence relationship with horse racing

Kate Fagan has a love-ambivalence relationship with horse racing. And every year around this time, as the country starts talking about the Kentucky Derby, she's reminded why.

May 4 4:07 PM ET | By Kate Fagan

Kate Fagan on running and obstacles, both external and self-imposed

On the eve of the Boston Marathon, Kate Fagan considers the barriers that female athletes have overcome.

Apr 13 2:17 PM ET | By Kate Fagan

Fagan: Odyssey Sims conducts Baylor victory

Brittney Griner may be the Baylor train's engine but Odyssey Sims is the conductor. She is the one in front of Baylor's train, meeting the opponent head on. And on Tuesday, Sims was the one standing face-to-face with, essentially, the only player who could have beaten Baylor: Notre Dame's All-America point guard Skylar Diggins.

Apr 4 7:42 AM ET | By Kate Fagan

Fagan: Dueling guards will be deciding factor in title game

Sure, Brittany Griner will be the focus for many in Tuesday's Notre Dame-Baylor clash. But the game within the game between guards Skylar Diggins and Odyssey Sims will ultimately decide who wins the national title.

Apr 2 7:11 PM ET | By Kate Fagan

Fagan: Quick look at Notre Dame-Baylor title matchup

Tuesday night's title matchup between Notre Dame and Baylor pairs two teams with distinct styles that are looking to make history.

Apr 2 10:02 PM ET | By Kate Fagan

Fagan: Irish pull one out of hat in crucial stretch

In one critical 13-second sequence, Skylar Diggins and Brittany Mallory sealed Notre Dame's overtime victory over UConn.

Apr 2 12:30 AM ET | By Kate Fagan

Fagan: Will Final Four's stop in Denver spark Colorado hoops revival?

Apr 1 6:16 PM ET | By Kate Fagan

Fagan: For Notre Dame, it begins and ends with Skylar Diggins

Skylar Diggins is betting her dynamic game, combined with a born-and-bred belief that any team she's playing for can beat any team she's playing against, will lead Notre Dame to an NCAA title.

Mar 31 7:21 PM ET | By Kate Fagan

Hoops in the heartland

The Big 12 has found the perfect formula to make women's hoops a true Title IX success story.

Mar 28 11:42 PM ET | By Kate Fagan

Fagan: Diggins, Notre Dame dominate Terps

Notre Dame did all the things it normally does well -- and won the areas Maryland should have dominated -- to rout the Terps and return to the Final Four. Truth is, this one was practically over by halftime.

Mar 27 | By Kate Fagan

Fagan: Irish will try to run by taller Terps

The Terps, the No. 2 seed, are loath to go small, while the Irish, the No. 1 seed, like their tough-as-nails lineup, even if it includes four guards and no one taller than 6-foot-2 forward Devereaux Peters.

Mar 25 | By Kate Fagan

Fagan: Terps fight to the finish to beat Aggies

Maryland overcame two double-digit deficits to defeat the defending NCAA champion by embracing the mantra that has defined its entire season: fight to the finish.

Mar 25 | By Kate Fagan

Fagan: Raleigh Elite Eight breakdown

Tuesday's regional final will come down to whether Skylar Diggins and Natalie Novosel can outshine Maryland sophomores Laurin Mincy and Alyssa Thomas.

Mar 25 | By Kate Fagan

Terps relaxed and ready to face Texas A&M

Alyssa Thomas and the Terps are feeling loose and confident as they prepare to face Texas A&M.

Mar 24 7:16 PM ET | By Kate Fagan

Fagan: Raleigh Regional breakdown

St. Bonaventure and three former NCAA champions battle in the Sweet 16 in Raleigh to keep their season alive.

Mar 21 | By Kate Fagan

Terps survive Cardinals, advance

Walking near the Terrapins locker room afterward, after they barely escaped Louisville's full-tilt upset attempt, the vibe was very distinct: We survived another day -- that's all. No more, no less.

Mar 20 12:24 AM ET | By Kate Fagan

Fagan: Maryland's Alyssa Thomas working to add more to her game

Alyssa Thomas' game has evolved since she was signed by Maryland out of high school. And the sophomore is about to add another dimension to her already strong play.

Mar 18 9:26 PM ET | By Kate Fagan

Erin Edwards, Navy go out fighting

Maryland, the No. 2 seed, defeated Navy in its opening-round NCAA women's tournament game, 59-44, gradually pulling away as the second half wore on.

Mar 18 12:52 PM ET | By Kate Fagan

Fagan: Can any team stop Baylor star Brittney Griner?

You can't stop Baylor star Brittney Griner; teams can only hope to contain her. Kate Fagan breaks down how opponents will try to do just that in the NCAA tournament.

Mar 14 9:07 PM ET | By Kate Fagan

Fagan: KK Houser's moment helps Purdue win Big Ten

Purdue climbed back to the top of the Big Ten on Sunday, and a big reason was KK Houser's leadership in the clutch against Nebraska.

Mar 5 3:55 AM ET | By Kate Fagan

Purdue vs. Nebraska in Big Ten final

The Big Ten semifinals provided two upsets -- Purdue upended top-seeded Penn State and Nebraska beat Ohio State.

Mar 4 1:56 AM ET | By Kate Fagan

Huskers pull off shocking upset after slow start

Mar 3 | By Kate Fagan