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SEC football 'spring fever' arrives with first big weekend of intrasquad games

Tom Ensey — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:00:00 EDT

Southeastern Conference fans are beginning to stir as South Carolina, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt and Kentucky all hold their annual spring football games on Saturday, April 13.

NASCAR to honor Dick Trickle after suicide in cemetery

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:49:00 EDT

An investigation is underway after deputies in Lincoln County say a NASCAR legend called 911 before committing suicide in a local cemetery.

Augusta Riverhawks will not play in Augusta next season

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:03:00 EDT

"The Augusta RiverHawks organization regrets to announce that we will not be playing in Augusta next season. After waiting over two and a half months, the League deadline to commit to play next year is at hand and a decision needed to be made."

NFL Draft airs in prime time; expect the unexpected

Tom Ensey — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:03:00 EDT

The NFL Draft with all its drama and uncertainty airs live in prime time Thursday night. Luke Joeckel, Manti Te'o, SEC stars and borderline quarterbacks are among this year's mysteries.

NCAA Tournament: Some championship moments never die

George Jones — Sun, 7 Apr 2013 07:24:00 EDT

All championship games are special for one reason or another, but some stand out more than the rest.

Teams find motivation, inspiration heading into Final Four

Matt Quillen — Sat, 6 Apr 2013 11:54:00 EDT

The Final Four teams have the same mindset entering Saturday's contests: Nothing less than the national championship.

Exonerated Brian Banks signs with Atlanta Falcons

Syrenthia Harris — Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:39:00 EDT

Brian Banks has signed with the Atlanta Falcons after spending five years in prison for being wrongfully convicted of rape.

NCAA Tourney: Having only one team left is not that terrible is it?

Brian Tynes — Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:23:00 EDT

If you still have the national champion alive in your bracket, you have truly defied the odds.

Gamecocks, Aggies, Crimson Tide spring games to be on ESPN networks

Tom Ensey — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:53:00 EDT

This April, ESPN will televise three SEC spring football games. Other SEC schools' spring games will be broadcast on CSS and Sun Sports.

ACC stats show slumping teams provide time for others to surge

Tanita Gaither — Fri, 8 Mar 2013 17:28:00 EST

The final weekend of the ACC regular season displays teams surging and slumping as the conference and national tournaments loom.

ACC midweek: The giant killer comes calling

George Jones — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:31:00 EST

Duke is always built to win, but if there is one team that is perfectly constructed to take down the Blue Devils, it's Virginia. Their only meeting of the regular season should get interesting.

Te'o, Montgomery raise eyebrows at combine

Brian Tynes — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:45:00 EST

The NFL scouting combine wrapped up Tuesday, and while it isn't fully known if anyone helped/hurt themselves, there were some notable developments.

ACC midweek: A good point guard - the tie that binds

George Jones — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:51:00 EST

Here's a name you need to know – Devon Bookert. He doesn't lead Florida State in any statistical category, but the Seminoles need him, and they know it.

Deputies to monitor Masters scalpers

Rachel Moore — Mon, 8 Apr 2013 08:58:00 EDT

Every year Bill, who doesn't want to tell us his last name, drives down to Augusta the weekend before the Masters Tournament. He and his business partners pitch a tent on Washington Road and set up shop.

As golf enthusiasts move in, others move out

Elizabeth Rawlins — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 20:51:00 EDT

For as many people coming into town for Masters Week, others will be leaving and renting out their home. A unique tradition for many homeowners in Augusta, cleaning and preparing to move out so golf enthusiasts can move in.

Louisville tops stubborn Michigan in classic NCAA championship game

RNN Staff — Tue, 9 Apr 2013 10:50:00 EDT

Louisville staves off Michigan in the second half to win the NCAA basketball title.

NCAA championship: Family ties bind Michigan to past 'Dances'

Matt Quillen — Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:30:00 EDT

Going into the final game Monday, two Michigan Wolverines can lay claim to reaching a point in the NCAA tournament their NBA All-Star fathers never did.

Police to boost patrols in Michigan for title game

Wesley Goheen — Mon, 8 Apr 2013 06:08:00 EDT

Police plan stepped-up patrols in Ann Arbor as Michigan's basketball team plays in Atlanta and tries for its first national title since 1989.

Michigan wins 61-56 over Syracuse, heads to title game

Matt Quillen — Sun, 7 Apr 2013 00:58:00 EDT

Mitch McGary and the Michigan Wolverines outlasted Syracuse, 61-56, in the second Final Four contest Saturday.

Louisville defeats Wichita State, 72-68

Matt Quillen — Sat, 6 Apr 2013 23:41:00 EDT

Louisville cranked up the defensive and rebounding intensity in the second half to knock off Wichita State 72-68 and earn its way into the NCAA men's basketball final.

NCAA 2013 Final Four Big Dance Concert Series acts

Mandi Milligan — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 07:47:00 EDT

Fans of music are gearing up for the 2013 NCAA Men's Final Four Big Dance Concert Series.

Final Four: Coaches share respect, history

Matt Quillen — Thu, 4 Apr 2013 18:16:00 EDT

Coach John Beilein, in his sixth season at Michigan, has the program in its first Final Four in 20 years. He recalled his days nearly 30 years ago when he met Syracuse's Jim Boeheim.