Former Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne following the sad passing of the Black Sabbath ...

Dean Smith was a spiritual man, and there is no doubt if he had any say in the matter, this escape would have come long ago. As a coach, he had many great rivals, ...

FILE - In an Oct. 9, 1997 file photo, North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith smiles during a news conference in Chapel Hill, N.C.,where he announced his retirement.

Dean Smith story: Recruited by 250 schools out of DeMatha, Adrian Branch signed with Maryland & got 1 congratulatory letter. From Dean Smith — Richard Chinnis (@rchinnis) February 9, 2015.

Dean Smith was the most innovative and player-loved coach of his time. — John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) February 8, 2015. Steve Wojciechowski, former Duke player and current coach of Marquette.

Dean Smith, who passed away at the age of 83 on Sunday, won 879 basketball games, two national championships, made 11 Final Fours, coached 24 first round NBA Draft picks, among countless other ...

Dean Smith's death has shined a spotlight on his many triumphs off the court, but the legendary North Carolina coach certainly had some memorable victories on it too.

Dean Smith’s first face-to-face meeting with a potential new signing is crucial. He’s looking for a few simple traits: a man who can hold a conversation, asks questions and absorbs ideas.

Excerpted from Dean Smith: More than a coach. Published by Triumph Books. Book can be purchased online at Amazon. Frank McGuire, the man a 30-year-old Smith replaced as head coach in 1961, had far ...

Dean Smith, decent and caring as he was, loved to be in charge. He liked running things, and running them his way. Looking through my notes on the story, I see it so many times.