Dee Brown

88 books that shaped America, at the Library of Congress

2012-07-04 16:36:52

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Is Clinton's candidacy blocking 'Path to 9/11'?

2007-09-05 00:00:00

Among the nearly two dozen television DVDs slated for nationwide release on Sept. 11 is the second season of "Bones," the third season of "Grey's Anatomy" and the miniseries "The Starter Wife" that aired earlier this year. Not on the list on that day or...

Washington Bracket

2006-03-12 20:03:11

No. 1 Connecticut Location: Storrs. Conference: Big East. RPI:: 3. Record: 27-3. Against tournament field: 12-3. Away from home: 11-3. In last 10 games: 8-2. Impressive victories: Nov. 23, at Maui vs. Gonzaga, 65-63; Jan. 7, at Hartford, Conn. vs. LSU,...

Stage Appears Set for Conn Job

2006-03-13 00:00:00

Even though Duke is ranked No. 1 and seeded first overall in the NCAA tournament, make no mistake: The favorite on sheer talent is Connecticut. Sophomore forward Rudy Gay will be an NBA lottery pick when he turns pro even though he doesn't always play to...

Mr. Basketball of Illinois winners

2013-03-30 13:55:00

2013: Jabari Parker, Simeon 2012: Jabari Parker, Simeon 2011: Ryan Boatright, East Aurora; Chasson Randle, Rock Island 2010: Jereme Richmond, Waukegan 2009: Brandon Paul, Warren 2008: Kevin Dillard, Homewood-Flossmoor 2007: Derrick Rose,...

Previous Mr. Basketball winners

2013-03-25 16:18:00

Simeon All Access | New Trier not worried about being intimidated by Wolverines

2013-03-11 18:45:00

New Trier coach Scott Fricke offered a wishful-thinking method of preparation for the Trevians' Class 4A Chicago State Supersectional against Simeon. "If we had more time, I'd call Coach (John) Groce from Illinois and scrimmage those guys, because that'...

Narang's girls hoops blog | A look back at holiday tourneys

2012-12-31 20:20:00

The holiday tournament season led to some alarming outcomes for area teams. Young lost two twice at the Naples Holiday Shootout in Florida. Marist had a 1-3 record in the same tourney. Montini used a late comeback to defeat Rolling Meadows in the Broncos&...

Test your Orlando sports knowledge: How many teams can you name?

2012-10-18 14:18:00

� With the return of the Orlando Solar Bears this week -- taking to the ice here Saturday for the first time in 11 years -- it's a good time to look back at some of the many professional teams that once called Orlando home. Central Florida isn't just...

Terps women's basketball recruit Lexie Brown set to represent U.S. at U18 world championships

2012-08-14 15:22:00

Lexie Brown prides herself on preparation. She appreciates organization and understands the importance of planning ahead. So when the Maryland women's basketball recruit became one of three high school seniors selected to the Under-18 USA National Team...

Leonard goes 11th in NBA draft

2012-06-28 20:47:00

Meyers Leonard made his early departure from Illinois a justified exit. The Trail Blazers selected the 7-foot center 11th overall Thursday night in the NBA draft. "It was really unbelievable and surreal feeling," Leonard said. "It was a mixed emotion....

Deposed Illinois coach won't be forgotten

2012-03-10 15:06:00

Good is not great enough. Just ask Bruce Weber. Weber couldn't sustain greatness at Illinois. He reached it, lost it, tried for it, prayed for it, approached it but couldn't sustain it. Something always was missing. So athletic director Mike Thomas,...

I-L-L! The team hasn't played this well since the days of Dee Brown and Deron Williams, back when we ended up at the Final Four in 2005. Brandon Paul and Co. have made watching Illini basketball exciting again--as opposed to embarrassing.

2013-01-09 00:00:00

Michigan guard Zack Novak dives to win a loose ball from Bowling Green guard Dee Brown in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Thursday in Ann Arbor, Mich.

2010-11-18 00:00:00

Why it was challenged: "If there is a possibility that something might be controversial, then why not eliminate it?"

2010-09-24 13:34:45