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Victor Wembanyama sat with Houston legend Hakeem Olajuwon at the 2025 national title game
Victor Wembanyama and Hakeem Olajuwon chatted at this year's March Madness national title game.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'My idol:' Florida basketball's Rueben Chinyelu excited to play in front of fellow Nigerian Hakeem Olajuwon
Florida basketball's Rueben Chinyelu has looked up to one man his entire life: Hakeem Olajuwon. Monday night, he'll play in front of his idol and his Houston Cougars.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How did Kelvin Sampson end up at Houston? Cougars' head coach career, revisited
How did Kelvin Sampson become the Houston men's basketball coach? A look back at the NCAA sanctions that helped lead Sampson to the Cougars:Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How old is Kelvin Sampson? Age, more to know about Houston basketball coach
How old is Houston basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson? Here's everything to know about the Cougars' coach:Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Houston's Kelvin Sampson on failed final play in NCAA championship loss to Florida: 'At the end, you've gotta get a shot'
Kelvin Sampson and Houston each came excruciatingly close to their first NCAA championship Monday night.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How Houston's Kelvin Sampson went from pied piper to coaching national championship game
When Kelvin Sampson took over Houston basketball in 2014, the to-do list was long. Now he's taken the Cougars to the verge of a national championship.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Florida basketball vs Houston: Todd Golden, Kelvin Sampson coaching matchup in NCAA final
There's a 30-year age gap between Florida coach Todd Golden and Houston coach Kelvin Sampson. Here's a breakdown of their records ahead of the NCAA final.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
In Just 12 Words, Houston Coach Kelvin Sampson Explained How the Cougars Pulled Off Their Upset of Duke. It’s a Brilliant Lesson in How to Win
With a comeback for the ages, the Houston Cougars showed what’s possible when you build a spirit of resilience.Inc. - 2d -
Houston's Kelvin Sampson was close to his 1st national title. It slipped away painfully vs. Florida
It took years for Kelvin Sampson to turn Houston into one of the NCAA's top programs once again, built on defense, toughness and rebounding. It wasn't quite enough to secure the first national ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Houston’s Kelvin Sampson was close to his 1st national title. It slipped away painfully vs. Florida
All Kelvin Sampson could do was stand there, hands on hips with a blank look on his face, as the ball bounced loose and Houston’s latest chance at a national title bounced away, too.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Houston's heartbreak is piling up and Kelvin Sampson is running out of time: 'This was the year right here'
After the Cougars couldn't hold a 12-point lead vs. the Gators, time may have run out on Kelvin Sampson, 69, winning a titleCBS Sports - 1d -
Kelvin Sampson career wins, highlights: Cougars coach searching for win No. 800 in NCAA finals
Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson enters Monday's national championship game looking for win No. 800. Here's a look at his resume, highlights and more.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Kelvin Sampson, Todd Golden both wore Air Jordans while coaching in NCAA men's championship
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson and Florida coach Todd Golden made the same sideline decision for the NCAA men's basketball national championship game.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Oldest head coaches to win March Madness: Where would Kelvin Sampson fall on list?
Who are the oldest head coaches to win the men's NCAA Tournament? Here's what you need to know, as Houston's Kelvin Sampson looks to be the next on Monday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Kelvin Sampson's silly Sasquatch State quote became instant meme during Houston vs. Florida
Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Samspon had an amazing quote during a first half interview of the NCAA men's national championship game on Monday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
What is Phi Slama Jama? Looking back at Houston basketball's famous 1980s teams
Here's a closer look at Phi Slama Jama, the Hakeem Olajuwon-led Houston basketball teams of the early 1980sYahoo Sports - 2d -
Houston rallies to beat Duke 70-67 in the Final Four and advance to face Florida for the NCAA title
Houston’s suffocating defense wiped away a 14-point deficit over the final eight minutes and erased Cooper Flagg and Duke’s title hopes Saturday in a 70-67 stunner over the Blue Devils at the Final ...ABC News - 3d -
Kelvin Sampson's old-school Houston program is a reminder of a disappearing era
If Houston wins this title as college sports become professionalized, it’ll be remembered as relic of days when culture mattered more than contracts.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Houston's Kelvin Sampson vs. Florida's Todd Golden is riveting matchup, battle of ages for NCAA championship
Sampson, 69, will face Golden, 39, in a rare instance of coaches separated by two generations for a national championshipCBS Sports - 2d -
Final Four scores: Houston falls to Florida; Cougars still without national hoops title
Kelvin Sampson, in his 10th year as the Cougars' head coach, leads Houston to its 1st NCAA Tournament hoops title in program history, beating Florida.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Houston, Duke early betting faves for 2026 title
Bookmakers believe Houston will be in contention for a men's college basketball national title again in 2026, behind only Duke as the early betting favorite.ESPN - 1d -
Everything Duke's Cooper Flagg, Jon Scheyer said after heartbreaking loss to Houston in the Final Four
Duke's season came to a close with a dramatic loss to Houston in the Final FourCBS Sports - 3d -
Todd Golden pivots to build Gators another championship-winning roster
SAN ANTONIO — On the eve of his program’s first national title, Florida coach Todd Golden could not help but look ahead for a fleeting moment. Kelvin Sampson’s Houston Cougars had Golden’s ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Duke's agony: The concerns many had at season's start were finally exposed in Final Four collapse to Houston
A special season earns a bittersweet description: 2024-25 Duke is now one of the best teams to not win a national title.CBS Sports - 3d -
2026 Final Four betting odds, lines, favorites: Houston Cougars favored to win 2026 national championship
Houston is +900 to win it all next season, followed by Duke at 10-1.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Duke's push for 6th NCAA title falls apart in unlikely late collapse against Houston in Final Four
Duke's push for its sixth national championship ended abruptly and in unlikely fashion with the Blue Devils squandering a double-digit second-half leadABC News - 3d -
Masters Par 3 Contest leaderboard live: Updates, tee times, TV channel
It’s all about family at the annual Par 3 Contest. Keep tabs on the best shots and memorable moments at Augusta National’s short course.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Golden: Gators 'respect' but don't fear Sampson
Florida coach Todd Golden says his team understands the challenge of facing Houston's top-ranked defense and Hall of Fame coach in the title game.ESPN - 2d -
Houston Shocks Duke, and Suddenly This N.C.A.A. Tournament Has a New Legacy
A relatively mundane tournament was playing to script late Saturday night. Then the Cougars redefined it all.The New York Times - 3d -
Who had the most painful tournament loss -- Duke or Houston?
Some losses are understandable; others will haunt us forever. Let's rank every 2025 men's NCAA tournament defeat, from least to most devastating.ESPN - 22h -
Florida wins the men’s basketball national championship in a nail-biter over Houston
The Florida Gators won the NCAA men’s basketball championship on Monday, defeating the Houston Cougars in a heart-stopping contest that went all the way down to the final play.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The Keys to the Houston-Florida Championship Matchup
After shocking Duke, the Cougars are looking for the program’s first national title. Florida, led by Walter Clayton Jr., vies for its first since 2007.The New York Times - 3d -
2026 NCAA championship odds: Duke early favorite over Houston to win national title in March Madness next year
With the 2024-25 season wrapped, it's time to take an early look at the 2025-26 landscapeCBS Sports - 1d -
College basketball rankings: Houston, Duke, Purdue lead way-too-early Top 25 And 1 for 2025-26 season
Here's how Gary Parrish's rankings look as we peek ahead to next college basketball seasonCBS Sports - 21h -
AI vs. Pro Gambler’s $1 Million March Madness Bet Comes Down to 1 Game
The winner of the Duke-Houston game will determine whether an AI or a human wins $1 million.Inc. - 5d -
Sabrina Carpenter Is Inspiring Fortnite Players To Dance, Not Fight
Sabrina Carpenter does, in fact, leave quite an impression in Fortnite, so much so that players using her new skin are dancing together instead of shooting each other. The newly added pop star to ...GameSpot - 11h -
Sex abuse trial of former 'Dances with Wolves' actor in Nevada is again postponed
The sex abuse trial of former “Dances with Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse in Nevada has again been postponedABC News - 2d -
WATCH: Cuteness overload as baby and mom play a freeze dance game
Lyra, who is 17 months old, led her mom, Sheena, in the cutest game of freeze dance.ABC News - 1d -
Nintendo President Wants To "Create Smiles" And Not Only With Games
For decades, Nintendo has introduced a string of iconic characters that have transcended their video game spaces and become pop culture icons. From television to movies to their own theme parks, ...GameSpot - 2d -
Arteta backs Saka to tilt balance in 'beautiful' Real Madrid tie
Mikel Arteta believes Bukayo Saka can tilt the balance of power in Arsenal's favour in Tuesday's "beautiful" Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid.Beaten by Bayern Munich in the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d
