College Sports

Ex-WNBA chief suggests changes to NCAA basketball

Monday, June 17, 2013

The WNBA’s first president feels that women’s college basketball needs to make changes if the sport is to grow. Val Ackerman was hired by the NCAA in November to assess the state of the women’s game. In a report submitted last week, Ackerman advised a series of ideas that would help. They included moving the Final Four back to a Friday-Sunday format, exploring a two-site super regional for the second … 0

Vanderbilt pitcher Kevin Ziomek throws to a Louisville batter in the first inning of NCAA Super Regional college baseball tournament game on Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Louisville beats Kevin Ziomek, Vanderbilt in Game 1 of Super Regional

Saturday, June 8, 2013

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When Louisville coach Dan McDonnell leaves his office two hours after a practice or game, he often notices a light on in the batting cages. And usually swinging away is seldom used senior outfielder Matt Helms. “This guy works,” McDonnell said. “I always tell these guys that the bus pulls … 0

Bruins bring momentum, defense to Stanley Cup Final

Saturday, June 8, 2013

BOSTON — The Bruins had just knocked off the top-seeded Penguins in the Eastern Conference finals in shocking fashion, inducing a collapse of one of the league’s best offenses on the way to a series sweep. Bruins center Patrice Bergeron figured that allowed for a short celebration Friday night after the Bruins’ 1-0 series-clinching victory at TD Garden. “Obviously enjoy this tonight,” Bergeron … 0