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Printable 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Bracket

WEBC Staff — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:10:47 +0000

The 2013 NCAA Tournament and March Madness is here! Download your blank NCAA Tournament Bracket now! We’re ready for America’s national pastime. No, not baseball; we’re talking about filling out your 2013 NCAA tournament bracket to predict the Final Four. We’ve even heard that some workplaces might use the 2013 NCAA Tournament Bracket in a pool [...]

Watch These Amazing Half-Court Basketball Shots by Fans — Daily Distraction

Staff Writer — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:16:20 +0000

[onescreen item="5018475"] It’s every fan’s dream: you get picked to take one shot from the middle of the court, and if you make it, you win … something pretty great. But in this glorious age of online video, you also win eternal glory. Sure, there’s almost no chance you’ll actually make the shot, but every [...]

University of Minnesota Mens Basketball Coach Busts a Move Over Win at the Expense of Wisconsin Badgers [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:48:46 +0000

No question the Wisconsin Badgers are probably the number #1 rival of the Minnesota Gophers both on the court and off, so the Gopher Basketball team was ecstatic with a big win last night. Head coach Tubby Smith and his team have had a tough season with a slew of back to back losses recently, [...]

Amazing Little Kid and His Awesome Trick Shots [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:32:47 +0000

I’m pretty sure if the Lakers, Knicks, or any other NBA team with money knows what’s good for them…they’ll go ahead and draft this kid while he’s still in diapers. Amazing talent from such a little boy! His name is Titus, and he is my hero. From Youtube: Amazing shots from a kid (Titus) between [...]

Superior High School Boys and Girls Basketball Teams to Hold "Slam Dunk Cancer" Event

Laura Peterson — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:36:42 +0000

The Superior High School Slam Dunk Cancer Event is Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in the Superior High School Gym. See the border battle and help raise money for local Breast Cancer programs. Superior Spartans Girls Varsity vs Duluth East @ 5:45 pm Superior Spartans Boys Varsity vs Duluth East @ 7:15 pm The Superior Spartan [...]

Bat flies onto Basketball Court During Marquette University Game [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:56:53 +0000

I do not know of anybody that can stay calm and cool in the presence of a bat, and the players and coaching staff from Marquette University did their best to rid this winged wonder out of the building. With towels flying from some of the players and even one of the coaches swinging his [...]

Tom's Notes: UWS Yellowjacket Women's Basketball Nationally Ranked, Clydesdales Hockey Lose League Membership + More

Tom Hansen — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:28:39 +0000

For the first time in the Don Mulhern coaching era at UW-Superior, the Yellowjacket women’s basketball team in nationally ranked. Yep, #25. This is Mulherns’ 7th year at UWS and 25th year as a basketball coach. The Yellowjackets are 15-3 overall this year and 7-2 in league play and find themselves in the 25th spot [...]

Timberwolves Ricky Rubio Whiffs Easy Lay-Up [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:46:16 +0000

Everyone has heard of arm chair quarterbacks and that applies to all sports especially on a professional level. Poor Ricky Rubio of the Minnesota Timberwolves, who was the butt of a few jokes with his missed shot. I have always wondered what kind of mental stamina you would have to have to compete as a [...]

Belgian Basketball Player Throws Ball at Opponents Hoop 4x and Misses [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:06:14 +0000

We have all done something embarrassing in front of a crowd, whether it was something we said or did but this guy is completely so wrapped up in the game he almost scores for the other team. I know for a fact that as a kid doing sports year round I had a ton of [...]

Man at Atlanta Hawks Game Makes Miracle Shot [Video]

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:42:34 +0000

For any of us that have joked around and tried a half court shot it is a major miracle to even get close to the rim, but for one guy his luck came through big time. The prize on the line was a $1,000 dollars which is nothing to sneeze at, but most of these [...]

Tom's Notes: BCS Champs, Garth Heikkinen to Play in East/West Shrine Game + Local Hockey, Football and More

Tom Hansen — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:24:15 +0000

Roll Tide! The BCS National title football game was played Monday night, and it was all Alabama as they won 42-14 over Notre Dame. Notre Dame now 12-1, and Alabama 13-1. 3rd title in 4 years for Alabama. For Alabama Head Coach Nick Saben it’s his 4th title. Speaking of football, former Duluth Central offensive [...]

Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Grabs Kris Humphries and Wishes She Didn't [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:02:46 +0000

Kim Kardashians ex- Kris Humphries is getting unwanted attention again these days, not from his sham of a marriage , but from his sweaty body that was swabbed by a fan who has no personal bubble. Poor Kris, this nice guy from Minnesota must really miss the days when he was just known for being [...]

After Breaking State Record Duluth Mayor Don Ness Proclaims "Anders Broman Day"

Laura Peterson — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:17:13 +0000

Mayor Don Ness has proclaimed today, December 28, Anders Broman Day in the City of Duluth. Anders Broman became Minnesota’s state high school boys basketball all-time leading scorer during last night’s game against Mesabi East. Broman’s 42 points yesterday brings his high school career total to 4,122, surpassing the previous state record set by Minnesota [...]

Will Smith and Wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Among New Owners of NBA's Philadelphia 76ers

Joe Student — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:06:28 +0000

“West Philadelphia-born and raised” actor Will Smith and his wife, actress Jada Pinkett-Smith, are among a collective group announced as new owners of the Philadelphia 76ers at an introductory press conference in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The group will be led by New York billionaire Joshua Harris, who will act as managing owner, and suburban Philadelphia-native [...]

Basketball Vs. Frisbee The Epic Battle

Jeanne Ryan — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:57:25 +0000

Being someone who hooks a ton of basketball shots, and can barely throw a Frisbee in a straight line, I am in awe of these guys. I wonder how many takes it tool to make these shots? The video is a little long, but a great time waster at work! they should go on the t.v. s