Roundup: UConn is in Trouble, Rich People Are More Likely to Cheat & Will Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Go Pro?
By Jason McIntyre
Connecticut blew a 14-point second half lead and lost to Providence, 72-70. Brutal. More later. [Courant]
David Wright lost a bet, so he wore a Denard Robinson jersey to practice. [Freep]
England forward Theo Walcott got engaged. [Kickette]
I’d love to take Florida as a sleeper in March, but the Gators are limping to the end of the regular season. They lost to Vandy last night. [Tennessean]
High school basketball player in Minnesota scores 71 points, but his team lost. [Duluth News Trib]
“… basketball is on the prowl to become the most popular international sport over the next 20 years.” [Sentinel]
Mike Scioscia, the Angels manager, lost 38 pounds! [LA Times]
Do people really think Michael Kidd Gilchrist is going to stay at Kentucky? [Herald Leader]
14-year-old girl dies after inhaling helium at a party. [ABC News]
Because we can’t get to every game in ballin: Milwaukee 118, Washington 117. Felt like an end-of-the-regular season, no-defense affair. [JS Online]
Jason Varitek’s retirement isn’t making anyone recall those rumors of … nevermind. [Herald]
Gotta love an on-air, “Son of a bitch!” [via Hot Clicks]
Some low major college hoops during Championship week.
A few days late, but I kind of laughed at this on Oscar night.
Basil Smotherman is a fantastic name. Also, fast-forward to 1:07 for an insane 80-foot shot by the Purdue recruit. [via Sean]