Two weeks and two days to go

The season pops off Nov. 9........the most wonderful time of the year

College team news:

Notre Dame relishes its role as the underdog.

Yale is restarting after missing last season.

Is Iowa the Big Ten's best team?

Siena's newcomers are bonding over their shared challenge.

College player news:

Dara Mabrey is continuing the family tradition for the Irish.

College coach news:

NC State coach Wes Moore relishes his rise from anonymity.

WNBA news:

Inside Candace Parker's homecoming, and how she helped the Sky win a championship.

Chicago and Phoenix have a new rivalry.

Dana Evans on her whirlwind rookie year.

Aari McDonald left her overseas team.