The coaches and presidents of Butler and Virginia Commonwealth, two universities rising to basketball prominence, say they are aware of the dangers inherent in success.

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Sports of The Times: Butler and Virginia Commonwealth Consider the Trap of Big-Time Sports

Former cabinet secretary Lord Butler tells a committee of MPs that a report on ex-defence secretary Liam Fox “should have been confidential”.

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Fox report ‘better kept secret’

The versatile Chicago and Washington actress E. Faye Butler recounted a call she received to audition in New York for a British stage version of “Gone With the Wind.” “Faye, there’s a famous director and he really wants to see you for it,” she recalls her agent telling her. Intrigued — how often does London beckon? — she asked to be sent the “sides,” the portions of the script with which she’d have to audition. Read full article > >

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As Broadway exposure grows for black women writers, ‘Trouble in Mind’ resonates

Connecticut won its third national championship Monday night with a 53-41 victory over Butler in Houston. (April 5)

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Huskies top Bulldogs in sloppy NCAA title game

U-Conn. defeats Butler 53-41

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U-Conn. Huskies are champions

The Butler University men’s basketball team returns to the Final Four a year after losing in the national championship game to Duke. Butler faces another underdog, VCU, in the semifinals on Saturday in Houston. (March 31)

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Butler back in Final Four, this time to win

The achievements of Butler and V.C.U. may be shared with other midmajors in future N.C.A.A. tournaments.

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2011 N.C.A.A. Tournament | Analysis: Midmajors’ Rise Could Trickle Down

Connecticut and Florida also advance; in close game, Butler defeats Wisconsin.

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Arizona sends Duke packing

Somehow Butler did it again, saying they weren’t better than ODU or Pitt, but just happened to have the ball last.

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Butler vs. Pittsburgh’s NCAA tournament finish is March Madness in 2.2 seconds

After a crazy final two seconds, Butler advances to the Sweet 16 behind a winning free throw from Matt Howard.

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Butler stuns Pittsburgh after crazy ending in NCAA tournament

Cammie King Conlon, who played the ill-fated Bonnie Blue Butler in “Gone With the Wind,” used to joke “that I peaked at age 5.”

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Bonnie Blue actress from ‘GWTW’ dies