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The Utah Utes are back in the Top 25, they've won two straight, and they'll be up against an opponent that's given up 122 points in its last two games.

Jerry Tarkanian's UNLV Runnin' Rebels blow out Duke 103-73 for school's first NCAA championship in biggest margin in title game.

Keith Smart's late baseline jumper and a big game from Steve Alford gave Indiana a 74-73 victory over Syracuse for the school's fifth NCAA crown.

After eight previous Final Fours, Duke finally grabbed the first NCAA title in school history, cruising past Kansas 72-65 after beating defending champion UNLV in semis.

Once the middle of March falls upon us it can only mean one thing, the NCAA Basketball Tournament and the hysteria known as March Madness.

ACBL Life Master Karen Allison discusses her fifty years playing bridge.

Indiana is the last of the nine Division I men's basketball teams to go undefeated and win the title since the inception of the NCAA tournament in 1939.

The Utah Utes are No. 18 in the Bowl Championship Series, and still have ample opportunities to move up. A convincing win over Air Force on Saturday surely wouldn't hurt.

Las Vegas is world-famous for casinos, exotic shows and theme hotels. See the other side of Vegas by visiting these fun, nearly free adventures within driving distance.

Las Vegas author Trish Geran expands her discussion of "Beyond the Glimmering Lights" and a second book on African-Americans in Las Vegas.

As the 2008 college football season winds down, 60 college football teams have become bowl eligible after the recent weekend's games, compared to 68 available bowl slots.

The Cleveland Browns' 2008 NFL Draft began in the fourth round, but not before Phil Savage could make moves that strengthen the team's playoff chances for next season.

The NCAA men's basketball championship has turned into a legacy event defined by the kinship of names such as Ewing, Noah, Horford, Rivers and Thompson.

The incoming freshman college basketball class of 2007-2008 promises to be just as special as the class it follows.

The lack of summer rainfall in North Texas requires supplemental watering to maintain lush landscapes. Consider applying xeriscaping practices to minimize water use.

NC State captured its second NCAA crown in school history as Lorenzo Charles' dunk in the final second gave the Wolfpack a 54-52 victory over Houston.

Patrick Ewing helped the Georgetown Hoyas to their first NCAA title in school history with 84-75 victory over the Houston Cougars and Akeem Olajuwon.

Appearing in its third straight final, Kentucky grabbed its second title in three years with a 78-69 win over Utah for the school's seventh NCAA crown.

Florida became the first NCAA repeat champion since Duke in 1991 and 1992 by knocking off Ohio State 84-75 for the school's second NCAA crown.

Calming, warm waters of hot springs entice tourists to resorts. Bubbling mudpots and colorful hot springs are special volcanic features located around the globe.

Four of the top 8 teams in the NCAA top 20 went down last weekend, leading to a major upheaval in our Suite 16.

Rutgers went 0-3 during a recent week of action but couldn't be blamed for not trying, losing to the top three ranked teams in the nation.

Here's a list of four Sweet 16 games you cannot afford to miss this week.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, hosts the National Clean Energy Summit for 2008.

Just visiting botanical gardens and arboretums in the southwest can be rewarding. But many gardens also offer classes and workshops perfect for a learning vacation.

Kansas collected its third NCAA crown in school history - and first in 20 years - by knocking off Memphis 75-68 in overtime.

A gritty battle between the third ranked Trojans and eighth ranked Buckeyes highlighted the second weekend of exciting College Football action.

Blaine Gabbert and Danario Alexander put up career-best numbers as Missouri surged past Nevada 31-21 in a non-conference football game Friday night at Reno, Nev.

A breakdown of the 2007 Final Four matchups and what's at stake for each team.

San Diego State University pitching ace Stephen Strasburg selected first in 2009 MLB draft but questions remain on contract with Nationals, hype out of college.

The San Diego State Aztecs have been playing some pretty decent football, but they can't get too giddy just yet - not when their next opponent is Texas Christian.

The Brigham Young Cougars added to their already hefty turnover totals, but they still managed to handle Utah State in a non-conference football game Friday night.

The Idaho Vandals and the Nevada Wolf Pack would like to think that the Western Athletic Conference football championship will not simply be handed to Boise State.

The Nevada Wolf Pack football team might not be where it wants to be yet. But things do seem a bit closer to normal.

The Utah Utes haven't quite looked like a football juggernaut in 2009. But they do happen to be 6-1, on a winning streak, and in strong contention for a conference title.

KU is one of college basketball's elite teams in 2009-10, but they'll need to start playing like it against some worthy opponents, especially away from Allen Fieldhouse.