As the wealth of talent deepens across the N.C.A.A., UConn no longer stands alone atop women’s basketball.
Category: NCAA Basketball Championships (Women)
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Is the UConn Dynasty a Thing of the Past?
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Friday’s Matchups to Watch in the NCAA Tournament
The New York Times – Sports:The South Carolina women begin their title defense, while a couple of No. 12 seeds have us on upset watch in the men’s tournament.
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Once an Inspiration to People at Home, a Former Star Now Faces Trial
The New York Times – Sports:Shoni Schimmel was the pride of Native Americans when she played for Louisville and then starred briefly in the W.N.B.A. Now she is accused of violence against her romantic partner.
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Indiana Is Here to Crash the Women’s Basketball Party
The New York Times – Sports:The Hoosiers, led by the 6-foot-3 forward Mackenzie Holmes, have a No. 1 seed for the first time in program history.
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Underdogs Enter the NCAA Tournament With Chips on Their Shoulders
The New York Times – Sports:No. 2-seed Marquette was picked ninth of 11 teams in the Big East preseason poll. The Golden Eagles’ point guard, Tyler Kolek, hasn’t forgotten.
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NCAA Tournament Bracket Tips: Sorting the Good From the Bad
The New York Times – Sports:It’s easy to pick a bracket with a solid chance for a middling finish. It’s harder to cut through some mediocre advice to push toward a win.
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South Carolina Tops N.C.A.A. Women’s Tournament Field
The New York Times – Sports:There are challengers, of course, but no team is tougher on paper than the undefeated, reigning champion Gamecocks.
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The Impossible Allure of the Perfect Bracket
The New York Times – Sports:What’s one in 9.2 quintillion, anyway?
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What to Expect on Selection Sunday
The New York Times – Sports:The Big 12 should dominate the men’s bracket, while women’s teams will all want to avoid South Carolina’s region.
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L.S.U. Buoyed by Trash-Talking, Shot-Swishing Angel Reese
The New York Times – Sports:Reese, a double-double machine who transferred from Maryland, is embracing the Bayou Barbie nickname bestowed on her in Baton Rouge.
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Looking Ahead to 2023 in Sports
The New York Times – Sports:The rise of a new winter sports hero. The women’s soccer World Cup. A brisker pace of play in baseball. And, for heaven’s sake, less talk about pickleball.
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Replacing Legends on the College Basketball Court
The New York Times – Sports:Coaches for the Rutgers women and the Duke and Villanova men are following up on long runs from their Hall of Fame predecessors.