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Appeals court OKs convictions in college basketball scandal
By Larry Neumeister Jan. 15, 2021 11:29 AM EST
Judge dismisses discrimination suit that named Jim Calhoun
By Pat Eaton-Robb Jun. 19, 2020 03:05 PM EDT
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a sexual discrimination lawsuit against the University of Saint Joseph that accused Hall of Fame men's...
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...
NJ financier adviser praised at NCAA scandal sentencing
By Larry Neumeister Sep. 12, 2019 05:37 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A New Jersey financial adviser was praised for his cooperation and a judge spared him from prison Thursday after he admitted his role in a college...

Lawyers: Ex-NBA star Chuck Person was broke in NCAA scandal
By Larry Neumeister Jul. 02, 2019 04:30 PM EDT
Appeals court upholds dismissal of Oregon basketball players
Jun. 04, 2019 04:11 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — A U.S. appeals court has rejected an appeal brought by three University of Oregon basketball players who said they were discriminated against when...
Miller and Wade will not testify in corruption trial
Apr. 19, 2019 11:04 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Arizona coach Sean Miller and LSU coach Will Wade will not be required to testify in next week's federal basketball corruption trial.
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Emmert: NCAA committed to prohibiting athletes from gambling
By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 04, 2019 03:04 AM EDT
Arizona judge: Lawsuit by Georgia Tech's Pastner to proceed
Mar. 22, 2019 04:58 PM EDT
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A judge says a blackmail and defamation lawsuit filed by Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner against an Arizona man can move ahead.
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3 get prison in college basketball recruiting scandal
By Larry Neumeister Mar. 05, 2019 01:12 PM EST

Judge dismisses ex-UConn coach Ollie's complaint over firing
By Dave Collins Feb. 05, 2019 11:22 AM EST
Judge upholds charges against ex-Auburn Coach Chuck Person
By Larry Neumeister Jan. 03, 2019 06:43 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge gave the go ahead Thursday to a trial next month over charges that former Auburn basketball assistant coach Chuck Person accepted...

Former USC assistant coach pleads guilty in corruption case
By Larry Neumeister Jan. 02, 2019 11:39 AM EST