School athletics

Atlanta businessman spared prison in college hoops scandal

By Larry Neumeister Oct. 17, 2019 11:56 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — An Atlanta businessman and former NBA referee was spared prison time Thursday after pleading guilty in a college basketball scandal that paid bribes...

Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun denies sex bias claims

Oct. 13, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

Wisconsin forward Micah Potter must sit out semester

Oct. 10, 2019 04:58 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The NCAA has denied a request for junior forward Micah Potter to play during the fall semester after transferring from Ohio State two days...

Kansas coach Self bristles at idea of 'trolling' NCAA

By Dave Skretta Oct. 09, 2019 08:09 PM EDT
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self bristled at the suggestion Wednesday that he was sending a message to the NCAA following its investigation into his...

Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun accused of sex discrimination

By Pat Eaton-Robb Oct. 09, 2019 02:18 PM EDT

Pac-12 players, coaches briefed on California likeness law

By Janie Mccauley Oct. 08, 2019 05:32 PM EDT

The Latest: Former NCAA athlete applauds California law

Sep. 30, 2019 05:45 PM EDT

Kansas, others saying NCAA is using them as examples

By Dave Skretta Sep. 24, 2019 06:04 PM EDT

Pitino settles with Louisville, ready for 'new chapter'

Sep. 18, 2019 09:49 AM EDT

Virginia's Bennett declines raise, asks for staff pay hike

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 16, 2019 03:14 PM EDT

Arkansas basketball player says dismissal due to dreadlocks

Sep. 04, 2019 06:29 PM EDT
FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas university is investigating allegations that a men's basketball player was dismissed because the coach disapproved of his...

Mississippi State placed on 3 years' probation by NCAA

By Paul Jones Aug. 23, 2019 02:24 PM EDT

Penny Hardaway, Jerry Stackhouse bring NBA edge to Tennessee

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 12, 2019 01:09 PM EDT

After strong year, new Wake AD's mission: 'Don't mess it up'

By Joedy Mccreary Aug. 08, 2019 12:39 PM EDT
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — During his first year on the job, new Wake Forest athletic director John Currie wants to keep the momentum going with the Demon Deacons on...

Clemson football flagged for 8 secondary NCAA violations

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 07, 2019 07:31 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson's national championship football program was flagged for eight secondary NCAA violations during a yearlong period from July 2018...

NCAA unveils new enforcement arm with outside investigators

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 01, 2019 02:19 PM EDT

Wisconsin tabs Tucker to help on bench with Moore sidelined

Jul. 31, 2019 06:08 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Alando Tucker, Wisconsin's all-time leading scorer, will be an interim assistant coach this season, replacing Howard Moore while he is on...

Florida St assistant Dennis Gates now Cleveland St coach

Jul. 26, 2019 11:35 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland State has hired Florida State assistant Dennis Gates as its basketball coach. Gates has spent the past eight seasons on...