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CU coaches help out at a McDonald's

2:34 PM, May 14, 2013

DENVER - The University of Colorado coaching staff is known for many things - but most would say flipping burgers is not one of them.

Top college basketball player chooses Kansas

1:01 PM, May 14, 2013

Andrew Christian Wiggins is a Canadian high school basketball player born in Toronto, Ontario, and raised in Thornhill, Ontario, who is considered the top U.S. college basketball recruit for 2013.

DU lacrosse teams ready for tournament

10:40 AM, May 10, 2013

KUSA - The University of Denver men's and women's lacrosse teams are excited for this weekend's tournaments.

Former Colorado Buffaloes OT David Bakhtiari selected by Green Bay

3:12 PM, Apr 27, 2013

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - The Green Bay Packers selected Colorado offensive tackle David Bakhtiari with the 109th pick, Cornell offensive tackle J.C. Tretter with the 122nd pick and UCLA running back Johnathan Franklin with the 125th pick on Saturday in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

Colorado Basketball star Andre Roberson's decision still a mystery

12:26 PM, Apr 26, 2013

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - There still is no word whether the nation's second-best rebounder will turn pro or return to Colorado for his senior season.

Denver Pioneers name Jim Montgomery head hockey coach

10:38 PM, Apr 15, 2013

DENVER - Former Dubuque Fighting Saints (United States Hockey League) head coach and general manager Jim Montgomery has been named head coach of the University of Denver men's ice hockey team, Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Recreation Peg Bradley-Doppes announced today.

Denver Pioneers to hire Jim Montgomery as next Hockey Head Coach

3:59 PM, Apr 13, 2013

DENVER - Sources have told 9NEWS that the University of Denver Pioneers are working on the details of a contract to make Jim Montgomery the next Head Coach of the schools hockey program.

Connecticut Women cruise to 8th NCAA Basketball Championship

10:20 PM, Apr 9, 2013

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Freshman Breanna Stewart scored 23 points and Connecticut won its eighth national championship with a record 93-60 rout of Louisville on Tuesday night.

Louisville beats Michigan 82-76 to win NCAA title

10:19 PM, Apr 8, 2013

ATLANTA (AP) - Luke Hancock made all five of his 3-pointers and led Louisville to its first NCAA men's basketball championship since 1986 with a 82-76 victory over Michigan on Monday night.

Louisville, Michigan escape shadows at Final Four

4:42 PM, Apr 7, 2013

ATLANTA (AP) - The hoops teams at Louisville and Michigan are used to being overlooked.

USA Today: NCAA Final Four Predictions and Matchups

6:12 PM, Apr 5, 2013

ATLANTA (AP) - If the oddsmakers are right, Saturday night will end with Louisville and Michigan in the NCAA tournament final.

Hardwood to trading floor: Stocks go Final Four

11:16 AM, Apr 5, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - March Madness: It's not just for basketball.

Report: Rutgers AD Tim Pernetti out after Mike Rice firing

10:19 AM, Apr 5, 2013

USA TODAY - Tim Pernetti is expected to be removed as Rutgers Athletics Director, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation who requested anonymity because it hasn't been announced.

Rutgers has a problem bigger than Mike Rice this Morning Win

7:58 AM, Apr 4, 2013

USA TODAY - Mike Rice is out at Rutgers. Tim Pernetti needs to be next.

Ware says show of support helped him remain upbeat

7:11 AM, Apr 4, 2013

ATLANTA (AP) - Just seeing a picture of Kevin Ware up and moving around again inspired the Louisville Cardinals.

Metro State rallies behind their basketball team

9:56 PM, Apr 3, 2013

DENVER - Metropolitan State University of Denver men's basketball team set off for Atlanta on Wednesday to prepare for their national championship game against Drury University on Sunday at 2 p.m.

Louisville guard Kevin Ware upbeat despite broken leg

5:37 PM, Apr 3, 2013

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Injured Louisville guard Kevin Ware will travel to the Final Four on his crutches and expects to be a big presence for the Cardinals.

Fired Rutgers coach says 'no excuse' for his behavior

4:49 PM, Apr 3, 2013

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - The man who's been fired as basketball coach at Rutgers in New Jersey says there's "no excuse" for his behavior seen in video excerpts of his team's practice sessions.

Rutgers, Pernetti fire Rice after video release

9:15 AM, Apr 3, 2013

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - Rutgers fired basketball coach Mike Rice on Wednesday after a videotape aired showing him shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using gay slurs during practice.

Crew transporting Kevin Ware stayed calm amid tears, shock

7:36 AM, Apr 3, 2013

USA TODAY - Ralph Reiff and his crew got the call when Louisville players sunk to the court Sunday afternoon, the sight of their teammate's bone jutting six inches from his leg too much to grasp.

Louisville: Kevin Ware will have no med bills

5:02 PM, Apr 2, 2013

USA TODAY - Kevin Ware's family will not face large medical bills as a result of his serious leg injury at the NCAA tournament, according to a Louisville official.

DU's hockey coach resigns

4:34 PM, Apr 2, 2013

DENVER - The University of Denver's hockey coach George Gwozdecky is leaving his post. He has been with DU for 19 seasons.

Former Colorado and Oklahoma Head Football Coach Chuck Fairbanks Dies

3:38 PM, Apr 2, 2013

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Chuck Fairbanks, who coached Heisman Trophy winner Steve Owens at Oklahoma and spent six seasons as coach of the New England Patriots, has died after battling brain cancer. He was 79.

Louisville's Kevin Ware resting after surgery

7:41 PM, Apr 1, 2013

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Louisville guard Kevin Ware had successful surgery on his broken right leg Sunday night.

Eight things you need to know about Florida Gulf Coast

9:35 AM, Mar 29, 2013

USA TODAY - Florida Gulf Coast is an ensemble cast of high-flying dunk artists, chicken-dancing bench players, a super model with a penchant for taco bell, and the most interesting coach in the world.

Go Roadrunners: Metro State plays on in tourney

7:57 AM, Mar 28, 2013

DENVER - The Metro State Roadrunners will try and keep their national championship run alive.

Former Windsor Football star Joey O'Connor to join Colorado State

1:13 PM, Mar 27, 2013

FORT COLLINS, Colo. - Joey O'Connor, a 6-foot-3, 305-pound offensive lineman from Windsor, Colorado, has been accepted to Colorado State University and will join the football team for the 2013 season.

Which coaches make the most money from the tourney

7:40 AM, Mar 27, 2013

USA TODAY - Remaining games in the NCAA men's basketball tournament will help determine the distribution of big money to conferences, schools and coaching staffs.

Ohio State's Aaron Craft shows 'big guts' with late-game heroics

8:16 AM, Mar 25, 2013

DAYTON, Ohio - Every great NCAA tournament shot comes with a victim. Aaron Craft's last-second three-pointer for Ohio State lit up the highlight shows Sunday, to mass oohs and widespread ahs.

FGCU coach took model wife to Taco Bell on first date

8:11 AM, Mar 25, 2013

USA TODAY - It's easy to assume Florida Gulf Coast coach Andy Enfield's life is pretty good right now with his Cinderella team Sweet 16-bound and the darling of this year's NCAA tournament.

Denver Pioneers get invite to NCAA Hockey Tournament

9:16 PM, Mar 24, 2013

Top-ranked Quinnipiac is the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA hockey tournament despite a loss in its conference tournament semifinals.

NCAA Tourney Cheerleaders and Mascots from Sunday

9:13 PM, Mar 24, 2013

NCAA Tournament Cheerleaders and Mascots from games played on Sunday. Photos Courtesy USA Today Sports Images.

NCAA Men's Basketball Sunday Pictures of the Day

9:04 PM, Mar 24, 2013

Here is a collection of some of the best pictures from Sunday action at the NCAA Men's Tournament. All Photos courtesy USA Today Sports Images.