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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 - 21h -
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 - 8h -
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 - 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 - 12h -
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 - 22h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 19h -
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 - 22h -
Houston’s LJ Cryer goes for his chance to win NCAA titles at 2 schools in finale vs. Florida
LJ Cryer knows the thrill that comes only with winning a national championship from his time as a spot-duty freshman at Baylor. He could make history with a second title, and maybe savor the moment ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Leishman wins first individual LIV title
Marc Leishman wins his first LIV Golf individual title as he beats Charl Schwartzel by one stroke in Miami - and sees off a host of other players warming up for the Masters.BBC News - 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 - 23h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Florida defeats Houston in nail-biter to win first national championship since 2007
After two big comeback victories, Houston and Florida will square off for the national title Monday.NBC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
In 'Suits LA,' John Amos gets his flowers — and a moving episode inspired by his legacy
In 'Suits LA,' John Amos portrayed a version of himself. Here's how the NBC series paid tribute to the late actor months after his death.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Florida wins its third national title and denies Houston its first
Florida and Walter Clayton Jr. somehow overcame Houston’s spirit-crushing defense Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller not decided until Clayton’s own D stopped ...ABC News - 21h -
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. - 1d -
Javier Mendez: Merab Dvalishvili 'showboated his way to winning' vs. Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311
Javier Mendez thinks Merab Dvalishvili's antics swayed the judges in his favor against Umar Nurmagomedov. After winning the first two rounds on two of the three judges' scorecards, Nurmagomedov was ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Florida Wins First National Title Since 2007 After Double-Digit Comeback
The Gators erased a 12-point second-half deficit to shock the Houston Cougars.The New York Times - 9h -
After 149 wins over 6 seasons, J’Wan Roberts needs 1 more in last game for Houston’s 1st NCAA title
Houston is in its first national championship game since back-to-back appearances in 1983 and 1984.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Houston's LJ Cryer looks to become first player to win national championship at 2 schools
Houston guard LJ Cryer has the chance to make history on Monday night, as he looks to become the first player to win a national title at two schools:Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Walter Clayton found way to deliver Florida a national title even when his scoring was off
Walter Clayton had carried Florida to the title game. But even was his scoring was off against Houston, he delivered in other ways.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
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 - 1d -
Florida wins its third national title and denies Houston its first, rallying for 65-63 victory
It was Florida’s defense, not Houston’s, that controlled the final minute.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Final NCAA Tournament records by conference after Florida's title win over Houston
The 2024-25 college basketball season came to an end on Monday night, as Florida edged Houston 65-63 in the NCAA Tournament national title game.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Bunting beats Aspinall to win International Open
Stephen Bunting beats fellow Englishman Nathan Aspinall 8-5 to win the International Open in Germany - his first European Tour title.BBC News - 2d -
Men's March Madness: Todd Golden recounts Florida's NCAA Tournament Finals win vs Houston
Florida basketball head coach Todd Golden spoke after his team won the NCAA Tournament Finals against the Houston Cougars in Men's March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Walter Clayton Jr. gave classy hug to Houston’s Emanuel Sharp after winning March Madness
Florida Gators star Walter Clayton Jr. showed an incredible moment of sportsmanship after his team won the NCAA men's basketball tournament on Monday.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
NCAA championship: Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. wins Final Four Most Outstanding Player after leading Gators past Houston
The Gators stunned Houston with a late rally to win their first national championship since 2007.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Most March Madness titles: Where does Florida rank after NCAA Tournament win?
Where does Florida rank in men's college basketball for most NCAA Tournament championships? Here's where the Gators rank after their win vs. Houston:Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Florida finishes March Madness run with national championship after rallying past Houston
Florida secured its first men's basketball national championship since 2007 after defeating Houston in the NCAA Tournament title game.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Johnny Gaudreau's family hosting 5K to honor his and brother Matthew's legacy
The May event has a virtual option and a memorabilia auction. All proceeds will go to building an adaptive playground at a New Jersey school.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
After Champions tour win, Angel Cabrera makes return to the Masters
Cabrera, who won the 2009 Masters, is making his first start since serving 30 months in jail for assault.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
UConn women champs again; Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky; Florida-Houston championship predictions
Huskies roll through Final Four to win their first title since 2016CBS Sports - 1d -
Cooper Flagg and Duke Are Left Searching for Answers After Final Four Collapse
Fairly or not, Flagg’s final missed shot will now forever be part of his legacy, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 2d -
Top dogs: UConn at No. 1 in AP poll after title win
For the first time since 2021, UConn earned the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 women's basketball poll a day after beating South Carolina 82-59 for the Huskies' 12th national championship.ESPN - 1d
