Human rights and civil liberties

Houston's Sampson gets emotional talking about his father
By The Associated Press Apr. 02, 2021 05:59 PM EDT

NCAA President to meet with protesting basketball players
By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 30, 2021 07:09 PM EDT

Loyola's Williamson bridges past, present in '63 team film
By Andrew Seligman Mar. 25, 2021 04:48 PM EDT

Police contacted after Ohio State's Liddell receives threats
By Charles Odum Mar. 20, 2021 03:42 PM EDT

John Chaney, commanding Temple basketball coach, dies at 89
By Dan Gelston Jan. 29, 2021 03:21 PM EST

For Harvard coach Tommy Amaker, class is always in session
By Jimmy Golen Nov. 10, 2020 01:41 PM EST

Former Texas State coach Kaspar denies allegations of racism
By Jim Vertuno Oct. 14, 2020 08:21 PM EDT

College hoops coaches move to eliminate standardized testing
By Dave Skretta Jul. 16, 2020 03:58 PM EDT
Syracuse University appoints diversity director for sports
By John Kekis Jul. 10, 2020 02:01 AM EDT
Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack has added a position to his department, bucking a trend toward athletic cuts during the coronavirus pandemic.
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College coaches recommend required Black history courses
Jun. 22, 2020 12:47 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The new committee formed by the National Association of Basketball Coaches to address racism and diversity recommended Monday that high...
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...

NCAA encourages day off from college sports on election day
By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 12, 2020 05:11 PM EDT
NCAA says it will review Idaho's transgender law in August
Jun. 11, 2020 05:42 PM EDT
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — NCAA officials will discuss Idaho’s law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports amid calls for the organization to move...
South Carolina's Martin to chair hoops committee on race
Jun. 04, 2020 02:32 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — South Carolina coach Frank Martin will chair a new committee formed by the National Association of Basketball Coaches to address issues...

Georgia Tech athletes get day off to vote on Election Day
By Paul Newberry Jun. 04, 2020 11:35 AM EDT
NCAA faces lawsuit over violence against women at colleges
By Noah Trister Apr. 30, 2020 06:32 PM EDT
The NCAA is facing a federal lawsuit accusing the organization of failing to address gender-based violence by male athletes against female students at colleges...