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FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, the Big Ten logo is displayed on the field before an NCAA college football game between Iowa and Miami of Ohio in Iowa City, Iowa. Big Ten presidents voted 11-3 to postpone the football season until spring, bringing some clarity to a key question raised in a lawsuit brought by a group of Nebraska football players. The vote breakdown was revealed Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in the Big Ten's court filing in response to the lawsuit. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
List of college teams cut because of pandemic passes 230

The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 05:38 PM EDT

Due to the new coronavirus pandemic a man wears a face mask of the German first division soccer team FC Schalke 04 and a hat with the word reading "Deutschland" (Germany) in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
The Latest: Big East opts not to play fall sports

By The Associated Press Aug. 12, 2020 06:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 9, 2020, file photo, Gates stand locked outside the closed Manchester City Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, northern England, as the English Premier League soccer season has been suspended due to coronavirus. With no games being played, recent sports headlines have centered around hopes and dreams — namely, the uncharted path leagues and teams must navigate to return to competition in the wake of the pandemic. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)
The Latest: Ohio State AD talks football games this fall

By The Associated Press May. 20, 2020 03:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Tulane running back Amare Jones is tackled for a loss by Auburn defensive end Marlon Davidson (3) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. Davidson was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
The Latest: Aussie rules football to kick off on June 11

By The Associated Press May. 14, 2020 05:25 PM EDT

Gates stand locked outside the closed Manchester City Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, northern England, as the English Premier League soccer season has been suspended due to coronavirus, Thursday, April 9, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
The Latest: Nebraska to air virtual spring football for fans

By The Associated Press Apr. 13, 2020 04:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 15, 2018, file photo, a board displays odds for different bets on the NCAA college basketball tournament at the Westgate Superbook sports book in Las Vegas. The sports books are closed, and the only things left to bet on mobile apps are virtual racing and Russian ping pong. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Sportsbooks are dark and odds are long in Las Vegas

By Tim Dahlberg Apr. 06, 2020 05:27 PM EDT

Members of the Virginia Union band pose in front of a CIAA Tournament sign in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The CIAA college basketball tournament is celebrating its 75th year. (AP Photo/Steve Reed)
CIAA tourney: Balancing basketball, partying for 75 years

By Steve Reed Feb. 29, 2020 02:35 AM EST

FILE—In this file photo from Aug. 4, 2019, mourners visit a makeshift memorial outside Ned Peppers bar following a vigil at the scene of the mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio. Trey Landers, a Dayton native and senior guard on the University of Dayton basketball team was there when a masked gunman in body armor opened fire early that Sunday. He has now helped his basketball team to its best start ever at 26-2 and to No. 4 in the current Associated Press poll, its highest ranking in 64 years. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
After trying year, Dayton rallies around college hoops team

By Dan Sewell Feb. 28, 2020 05:43 AM EST

Turner scores 33 to carry Bowling Green past Ball St. 77-71

Feb. 15, 2020 03:35 PM EST
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Justin Turner had a season-high 33 points as Bowling Green defeated Ball St. 77-71 on Saturday. Turner, who was a point...

Diggs lifts Bowling Green over Ball St. 67-61

Jan. 28, 2020 09:49 PM EST
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Trey Diggs hit 5 of 8 3-pointers and scored a career-high 25 points and Bowling Green beat Ball State 67-61 on Tuesday night to win...

FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, file photo, Memphis' James Wiseman watches from the bench during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Little Rock in Memphis, Tenn. Wiseman says he has withdrawn from school as the likely NBA lottery pick gets ready to begin his pro career. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht, File)
Memphis' James Wiseman says he has withdrawn from school

Dec. 19, 2019 03:18 PM EST

Ford scores 34 in Saint Mary's 96-56 win over Arizona State

By John Marshall Dec. 18, 2019 11:04 PM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Jordan Ford scored in the opening minute on a layup in transition, then hit a 3 and another layup. Two more 3s, one leading to a four-point play...

Loyola Chicago beats Vanderbilt 78-70 in Phoenix

By John Marshall Dec. 18, 2019 08:59 PM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Cameron Krutwig tracked a shot by Vanderbilt's Saben Lee with the clock winding down, bulled his way to the right side of the lane and snared...

Houston Baptist guard Myles Pierre (4) dribbles the ball while defended by Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Howard has Michigan rolling entering big game at Louisville

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 02, 2019 02:10 AM EST

Battier headlines College Basketball Hall of Fame inductees

By Avery Osen Nov. 24, 2019 06:14 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In 1998, Shane Battier was cut by coach Rick Majerus’ Goodwill USA Team. On Sunday, both were inducted into the...

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown in the 2K Empire Classic, Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
D-II lifer Magee joins Coach K as members of 1,100-win club

By Dan Gelston Nov. 23, 2019 03:39 AM EST

FILE - In this March 21, 2019, file photo, Kansas head coach Bill Self reacts in the first half during a first round men's college basketball game against Northeastern in the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City. A person familiar with the situation says the University of Kansas received a notice of allegations from the NCAA on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, that alleges significant violations within its storied men's basketball program. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the NCAA nor the school had announced the notice, which was first reported by Yahoo Sports. That initial report, citing unnamed sources, said the notice included three Level 1 violations tied primarily to recruiting, lack of institutional control and a responsibility charge leveled against Hall of Fame coach Self. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger, File)
KU receives notice of allegations from NCAA in men's hoops

By Dave Skretta Sep. 23, 2019 07:12 PM EDT

Sankey: Sports gambling, transfer waivers among SEC topics

By John Zenor May. 27, 2019 03:43 PM EDT
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Greg Sankey does a little bragging when asked about the main item on the agenda for this week's Southeastern Conference spring meetings. ...

PokerStars fined $10K for taking bets on NJ college teams

By Wayne Parry Apr. 22, 2019 03:23 PM EDT
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey gambling regulators have fined PokerStars $10,000 for taking bets on New Jersey college basketball teams in violation of the...

Duke's RJ Barrett dribbles while defended by North Dakota State's Jaxon Knotek (2) and Jared Samuelson (11) during a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Columbia, S.C. Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Odd surprise, lots of top NBA talent left in NCAA Tournament

By Eddie Pells Mar. 23, 2019 02:28 AM EDT