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UCLA guard Tyger Campbell, right, shoots as California guard Paris Austin defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Smith scores 17 as UCLA beats Cal 50-40

By Jill Painter Lopez Jan. 19, 2020 10:27 PM EST

Boyd sparks California Baptist past Grand Canyon, 61-57

Jan. 11, 2020 10:56 PM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Brandon Boyd had 16 points as California Baptist edged past Grand Canyon 61-57 on Saturday night. Ferron Flavors Jr. had 11...

Mountain West reaches 6-year deals with CBS, Fox Sports

By Pat Graham Jan. 09, 2020 06:36 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — The Mountain West has agreed to six-year media rights deals with CBS Sports and Fox Sports that are worth a combined $270 million. ...

Boyd lifts California Baptist over CS Bakersfield 83-75

Jan. 09, 2020 01:16 AM EST
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Boyd scored 23 points to lead California Baptist to an 83-75 win over Cal State Bakersfield on Wednesday night. ...

Boyd scores season-high 25 in California Baptist's 76-67 win

Jan. 03, 2020 12:36 AM EST
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Boyd scored a season-high 25 points to lead California Baptist to its seventh straight victory, 76-67, over Texas-Rio Grande...

North Carolina's Garrison Brooks (15) dunks against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
North Carolina beats UCLA 74-64 to end 4-game losing streak

By John Marshall Dec. 21, 2019 05:33 PM EST

North Carolina State's Markell Johnson (11) makes a last-second basket as UNC Greensboro's Malik Massey (2) defends during an NCAA college basketball game in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
Johnson's heave lifts NC State past UNC Greensboro 80-77

By Aaron Beard Dec. 15, 2019 05:17 PM EST

Memphis' head coach Penny Hardaway calls to his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Bradley Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Memphis, Vols face off again with rivalry's future uncertain

By Steve Megargee Dec. 13, 2019 05:02 PM EST

Brother of Michigan State star dies after being hit by train

Nov. 10, 2019 01:56 PM EST
ALBION, Mich. (AP) — The brother of Michigan State basketball star Cassius Winston has died after being struck by an Amtrak train Saturday night. ...

FILE - In this June 22, 2018, file photo, singer Taylor Swift performs on stage in concert at Wembley Stadium in London. A 27-year-old Austin, Texas, man has pleaded guilty to stalking and sending threatening letters and emails to pop star Taylor Swift's former record label. Federal prosecutors in Nashville, Tennessee, said in a news release the letters to Big Machine Label Group began in January 2018 with Eric Swarbrick asking the CEO to introduce him to Swift. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File)
Taylor Swift to perform concert at Final Four in Atlanta

Nov. 07, 2019 11:54 AM EST

This undated booking photo provided by the Dallas County Jail shows Keith Johnson. WFAA-TV reports Johnson is being held Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, on a capital murder charge with bond set at $500,000. Investigators say Johnson and a second suspect allegedly shot former NBA and Texas Tech standout Andre Emmett during a Sept. 23 robbery attempt. (Dallas County Jail via AP)
2nd man charged in death of ex-Texas Tech star Andre Emmett

Oct. 22, 2019 01:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2019 file photo, Snoop Dogg performs onstage at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The University of Kansas has apologized for its risque Late Night at the Phog event in which the rapper performed, stripper poles were wheeled onto the Allen Fieldhouse floor and fake money was shot over the heads of prospective recruits. Athletic director Jeff Long said Friday, Oct. 4 "we expected a clean version of the show." Long said in a statement the school fell short of providing a "family atmosphere" during the annual kickoff for the school's beloved basketball program. (Photo by Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP, File)
Kansas apologizes for risque Snoop Dogg show at hoops event

By Dave Skretta Oct. 05, 2019 11:13 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 10, 2019 file photo, Zion Williamson, of the Duke University Basketball team, arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Duke says an investigation has found no evidence that Williamson received improper benefits. School spokesman Michael Schoenfeld said in a statement Saturday, Sept. 7, that a "thorough and objective" probe led by investigators outside the athletic department found "no evidence to support any allegation" that would have jeopardized Williamson's eligibility. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Duke probe finds no evidence Nike paid Zion Williamson

Sep. 07, 2019 09:58 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2016, file photo, Mateen Cleaves walks out of the district court at Genesee District Court in Flint, Mich. Former Michigan State University basketball star Cleaves is standing trial on sexual assault charges in his Michigan hometown. Opening statements began Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Genesee County Circuit Court in Flint, where Cleaves is charged with criminal sexual conduct, assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct and unlawful imprisonment. He's accused of assaulting a 24-year-old woman after a charity golf event and a visit to a Flint-area bar in 2015. A district judge dismissed the charges in 2016, but a circuit court reinstated them on appeal. (Mark Felix/The Flint Journal-MLive.com via AP, File)
Ex-Michigan State star Cleaves acquitted in sex assault case

Aug. 20, 2019 04:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2016, file photo, Mateen Cleaves walks out of the district court at Genesee District Court in Flint, Mich. Former Michigan State University basketball star Cleaves is standing trial on sexual assault charges in his Michigan hometown. Opening statements began Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Genesee County Circuit Court in Flint, where Cleaves is charged with criminal sexual conduct, assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct and unlawful imprisonment. He's accused of assaulting a 24-year-old woman after a charity golf event and a visit to a Flint-area bar in 2015. A district judge dismissed the charges in 2016, but a circuit court reinstated them on appeal. (Mark Felix/The Flint Journal-MLive.com via AP, File)
The Latest: Cleaves thanks jury for 'giving me my life back'

Aug. 20, 2019 04:49 PM EDT

Jury acquits former Michigan State basketball star Mateen Cleaves of sexual assault

Aug. 20, 2019 04:43 PM EDT
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Jury acquits former Michigan State basketball star Mateen Cleaves of sexual assault. ...

FILE - In this March 1, 2006, file photo, Kansas broadcasting legend Max Falkenstien works his pregame show before a Colorado against Kansas NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan. Falkenstien, the affable and silver-tongued “Voice of the Jayhawks” who brought Kansas football and basketball into the homes of fans for six decades, died Monday, July 29, 2019. He was 95. The school announced his death in a statement. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Longtime KU broadcaster Max Falkenstien dies at 95

By Dave Skretta Jul. 29, 2019 07:57 PM EDT

At least 6 men's hoops programs to face NCAA allegations

Jun. 13, 2019 01:40 PM EDT
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A key NCAA official says six schools are going to be facing allegations of Level I violations as early as next month, the latest fallout in the...

CBS Sports buys some Big East men's games from Fox Sports

May. 09, 2019 01:50 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The Big East Conference has reached a multi-year agreement with CBS Sports to televise its men's college basketball games through the 2024-25 season....

Vitale raising millions for pediatric cancer research

By Fred Goodall May. 05, 2019 05:53 PM EDT
For all the accolades he's received as a college and professional basketball coach and an even longer career in broadcasting, Dick Vitale insists his greatest...