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Why Charles Barkley is 'so pissed' at ESPN during NBA Finals

Charles Barkley was in for a rude awakening when he wanted to hear about the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final on ESPN on Thursday. Earlier in the day, ESPN's...

Colleges are finally starting to stand up to students and punish them for acting like brats

As college leaders finally mete out punishment for students who flagrantly break rules, UConn Coach Danny Hurley's team approach proves accountability is vital.

Bobby Hurley talks Dan's coaching success, his Duke March Madness memories, nearly playing at St. John's

Jersey City native Bobby Hurley — brother of UConn coach Dan Hurley — takes a timeout for some Final Four Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.

UConn looks unbeatable in March Madness: 'We are bulletproof'

UConn is the best college basketball team in the country. It is still debatable whether it is better than last year’s championship UConn team.

UConn cruises by Northwestern to reach Sweet 16 as March Madness dominance continues

Donovan Clingan, Tristen Newton and UConn overwhelmed an undermanned Northwestern team to sail into the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

UConn sure has the look of a repeat champion

Hide the women and children. Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies are on another mission.

Rick Pitino rival watching St. John's revival closely

The Johnnies were picked fifth by the Big East coaches in what is expected to be a loaded conference this season.

UConn dominates Miami to roll into NCAA Tournament final

The fourth-seeded Huskies cruised to a 72-59 national semifinal victory over Miami and booked a title game meeting with No. 5 San Diego State.

UConn embodies Danny Hurley's relentlessness

The Connecticut Huskies have seized the personality, and the passion, of their coach. They come after you. They get after you. They beat you up.

UConn suffers March Madness shocker

Teddy Allen scored 37 points and New Mexico State won an NCAA Tournament game for the first time in almost three decades, upsetting fifth-seeded Connecticut

UConn knows what's at stake this March

Dan Hurley could tell his players chapter and verse what’s at stake -- or he could let the players’ own desire for redemption carry the day.

UConn already back at home at MSG

This was the price Big East foes knew they would be paying when UConn was invited back to where it belongs after its seven-year hiatus. Husky fans streaming into the...

Seton Hall overpowered by UConn in road-like atmosphere

In its return to the Big East Tournament — the one with fans — the third-seeded Huskies looked capable of cutting down the nets Saturday night.

The St. John's mistake it's still paying for now

Just imagine, if St. John’s decided to hire Danny Hurley seven years ago when it parted ways with Steve Lavin.

Chris Mullin proves sometimes you can't go home again

This wasn’t how any of this was supposed to go, of course. The introductory press conference four years ago was less celebration than coronation. Alumni Hall was electric with life...

Villanova looks like old self in rout of UConn at the Garden

The ball movement and the stifling half-court defense. The 3-point shooting and the potent transition game. The seniors taking charge and the youngsters providing valuable production. After all the questions...

Rhode Island coach carries rich family legacy into Tournament

PITTSBURGH — You are a coaching lifer, a schoolboy-coaching legend in New Jersey, and there you are, soaking up the exhilaration in the joyous Rhode Island section, wearing a Rhody...

How Dan Hurley is handling being hot coaching prospect

PITTSBURGH — Dan Hurley hopes the greatest few days of his coaching career are just ahead. His players just hope they’re not his final days with Rhode Island. Having led...

Danny Hurley's a 'monster' and Rhode Island is the beneficiary

Danny Hurley describes himself as a “monster.” Stanford Robinson calls his coach “crazy.” Andre Berry says he “explodes” during film sessions. Watch the animated New Jersey native and Rhode Island...

'Built in the image of my family': Dan Hurley's Rams advance

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Dan Hurley looked no different coaching an NCAA Tournament game for the first time, as animated as he would be during a December game at Wagner or...