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John Calipari (credit: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Rothstein Files: What To Watch This Weekend In College Hoops

The highly anticipated showdown between arguably the nation’s two most talented rosters should come down to a battle of toughness and outside shooting.

WFAN–2011/12/02

Rothstein Files: Monday Morning College Hoops Notebook

UNLV’s upset of top ranked North Carolina on Saturday night reminded many why the Runnin’ Rebels are the nation’s sleeping giant when it comes to college hoops.

WFAN–2011/11/28

Pilot Gets Stuck In Bathroom As Plane Nears Landing At LaGuardia

A bathroom break caused a scare in the air for a plane from North Carolina heading to New York.

2011/11/17

Rothstein Files: Five Observations From Drexel

Jon Rothstein shared his observations on the Drexel Dragons, their chances of winning a conference title and likelihood of qualifying for the NCAA Tournament.

WFAN–2011/11/10

Wings Of “Miracle On The Hudson” Jet Headed To North Carolina

The wings of the US airways jet piloted safely into the Hudson River by Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger are heading south.

2011/09/12

A downed tree is seen after Irene - Upper Brookville, NY - Sep 2, 2011 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Downed Trees Still Problematic In NYC, L.I. Days After Irene

Trees that came down on Long Island as a result of Hurricane Irene have been cut up and pushed to the side of the road for crews pick up but that doesn’t seem to be the case in many areas.

2011/09/02

Hurricane Irene approaches the United States - Aug 25, 2011 (credit: NASA via Getty Images)

Official: 12-14 Inches Of Rain Possible In Isolated Parts Of Connecticut

Marinas pulled boats in from the water, tourists canceled shoreline getaways and Connecticut’s governor urged residents to make storm preparations.

2011/08/25

Police Investigate Crash On I-95 That Killed 3 Generations Of Women From NYC Family

State troopers say the family from Washington Heights was driving north when their SUV blew a tire causing the vehicle to lose control and flip over.

2011/08/21

Trustee Irving Picard Says Almost Half Of Losses In Bernie Madoff’s Scheme Recovered

Picard said Thursday he has secured more than a billion dollars through settlements with associates of the second largest feeder fund group to invest with Madoff.

2011/07/28

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Parise: A Phenomenal Final

The upcoming 2011 Final Four will be remembered for ages. Here are some post game thoughts from a dejected Roy Williams and an emotionally drained John Calipari last night in Newark.

WFAN–2011/03/28

Newark in the NCAA spotlight with Ohio State-Kentucky and Marquette-North Carolina. (Getty Images)

Parise: 10 Nuggets From The NCAA’s In Newark

I had the chance to check out the practices and press conferences yesterday at the Prudential Center. Here are some things I took from Newark…

WFAN–2011/03/25

‘Sweet Sixteen’ Bringing Sweet Tourist Cash To N.J.

Four of the nation’s most prestigious basketball programs – Ohio State, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Marquette – held public workouts at the Prudential Center, and fans got a first hand look at some of the nation’s elite teams.

2011/03/25

The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Mike Derer)

Spotlight On Newark As NCAA Tournament Heads To ‘The Rock’

Thousands of people will be descending on New Jersey’s largest city and the Prudential Center for the NCAA East Regional Finals.

2011/03/21

US Airways Airbus A320 rests against a retaining wall after ditching into the Hudson River in New York on Jan. 15, 2009. (credit: AP)

‘Miracle On The Hudson’ Jet Destined For NC Museum

The plane whose splash landing was called “The Miracle on the Hudson” is set for its final destination: a North Carolina aviation museum.

2011/03/19

Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun, left, stands with player Kemba Walker (15) near the end of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall in Newark, N.J. With do-everything guard Kemba Walker taking the reins, the Huskies raced past all expectations by beating some of the nation's best programs to win the Maui Invitational in November. That jumped UConn not just back into the polls, but the Top 10(AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

Pick Six: UConn Leads Resurgent NCAA Programs

Led by a surprising turnaround at UConn that even coach Jim Calhoun didn’t see coming, some of college basketball’s elite programs are, well, elite again.

WFAN–2011/02/09

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