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Who's the underdog in Mason-Nova (and does it matter?)
In an 8-9 game, it's a tossup, anyway --- but both teams eye an edge
History of 12-13 magic in the bracket
The biggest quirk of the tournament's first full day often doesn't lead far
Congress probes D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray's campaign
D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray's election campaign is now the focus of a congressional probe, according to a Washington Times story Friday.
Observations from Verizon Center
News and notes from all four NCAA tournament games Thursday in Washington.
Long, late night for VCU
CHICAGO -- Beating Southern California late Wednesday night came with a price for Virginia Commonwealth: Lack of sleep. A lot of it.
Wright's hand 'back to normal'
CHICAGO -- Twenty questions were asked during Georgetown's press conference Thursday at the United Center. Half concerned Chris Wright's infamous left hand.
UConn crushes Bucknell to start its new run
Huskies out to prove why they deserve Final Four consideration.
Former Terp assistant Dickerson savoring time at Ohio State
Ex-Tulane coach joined Buckeyes' staff after last season
Butler vs. ODU: Why oh Why?
The Bulldogs and Monarchs, two top mid-majors, deserved a different first round draw.
(video) Dem Congressman attempts to ban federal spending on Fox News
Rep. James McGovern, Massachusetts Democrat, argued that Fox News should not receive federal funding through ad campaigns from the federal government. His amendment to do so failed in committee. The bill to defund NPR passed the House 228 to 192 on Thursday afternoon.
Video: Rep Slaughter concerned for Big Bird's safety
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, New York Democrat, went to the floor of the House on Thursday to argue against the bill that would remove federal funding of NPR. Ms. Slaughter equated the defunding of NPR to killing Sesame Street characters like Big Bird, Bert, and Ernie. The bill to de-fund NPR passed the House 228 to 192.
Liberal appeasement only emboldens bullies
In the midst of the Obama administration’s move to crack down on school yard bullying, by DOJ prosecutions and local school sensitivity programs, designed to protect only those covered in the 1964 civil rights act and otherwise known as “anti-bullying campaigns,” a web video from Australia showing a bullying victim standing up for himself surfaces.
Butler rides rebounding to win over Old Dominion
Bulldogs win on buzzer-beater but get there thanks to some great guard play on the glass.
With NCAAs underway, Patriots are big CAA fans
Patriots plenty interested in exploits of Virginia Commonwealth and Old Dominion
Chaffetz introduces bill to return federal lands to the private sector
Congressman Jason Chaffetz, Utah Republican, introduced a bill on Thursday likely to have environmentalists up in arms. According to a statement from Mr. Chaffetz's office, the Disposal of Excess Federal Lands Act (H.R. 1126) "would responsibly dispose of the nearly 3.3 million acres of land the federal government reported it does not need."
VCU links: Smart pokes Bilas
CHICAGO -- On Selection Sunday, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas wasn't happy. He ripped Virginia Commonwealth's pick for the NCAA Tournament, between plugging his former Duke teammate Tommy Amaker's NIT-bound Harvard program.
Cornelius, Hancock work out for Mason
Guards appear probable to play Friday against Villanova
A presidential motorcade
Even in these times of high gas prices, when the president goes somewhere by motorcade, he goes in force. And that's even more true when he's going with other world leaders.
