Higher education
5-star recruit Fisher from Canada signs with Texas Tech

May. 26, 2022 10:12 PM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Five-star prospect Elijah Fisher from Canada has signed a financial aid agreement with Texas Tech and decided to reclassify to the Class of...

Houston guard Kyler Edwards celebrates after scoring during the second half of a college basketball game against Arizona in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Top programs leaning on boosts from popular transfer portal

By John Zenor May. 12, 2022 02:49 AM EDT

FILE - Iowa assistant coach Kirk Speraw watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin on Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Iowa assistant Kirk Speraw will retire on June 30 after 43 years coaching college basketball, head coach Fran McCaffery announced Wednesday, May 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
Iowa assistant Kirk Speraw will retire after 43-year career

May. 11, 2022 01:37 PM EDT

FILE - UConn's Paige Bueckers stretches during a practice session for a college basketball game in the final round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament April 2, 2022, in Minneapolis. In 2019, California became the first state to pass a law allowing athletes to earn money on endorsements, autograph signings and other activities, and by July 2021, the NCAA lifted its decades-old ban. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
As leaders lobby, NCAA searches for ways to rein in boosters

By Ralph D. Russo May. 05, 2022 06:09 PM EDT

NCAA president Mark Emmert answers a question during a news conference at the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament Thursday, March 31, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
As college sports evolve, what will be NCAA president's job?

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 27, 2022 03:03 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee coach Tony Vitello disputes a call during the team's NCAA college baseball tournament regional game against Wright State on June 4, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. A University of Tennessee fraternity played off Vitello's suspension for chest-bumping an umpire to raise money Wednesday, April 20, 2022, for an organization serving active military members and veterans. Vitello agreed to chest-bump anyone who wanted one and had $2 to donate to the Wounded Warriors Project. (Calvin Mattheis/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, File)
Chest bumps for charity: Vols coach makes best of suspension

Apr. 20, 2022 06:32 PM EDT

North Carolina's Caleb Love, right, tries to get past UCLA's Jules Bernard during the second half of a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
UCLA's Jules Bernard to enter NBA draft, won't hire agent

Apr. 19, 2022 07:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 17, 2017, file photo, Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby speaks to reporters during the Big 12 NCAA college football media day in Frisco, Texas. Bowlsby said Tuesday, April 5, 2022, that he will step away from his role as Big 12 commissioner later this year after a decade in that job. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Big 12 commish Bowlsby stepping away from role this year

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 05, 2022 07:29 PM EDT

FILE - Sunisa Lee, of the United States, performs on the balance beam during the artistic gymnastics women's final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo. The 19-year-old Auburn freshman has helped lead Auburn to the NCAA gymnastics championships April 14-16 in Fort Worth, Texas. Lee has also parlayed her all-around gold into a run on Dancing with the Stars since the new name, image and likeness rules made college an easy decision. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Olympic gold medalist Sunisa Lee banking more NCAA success

By John Zenor Apr. 05, 2022 12:56 PM EDT

Baylor, AD Mack Rhoades agree on 10-year contract extension

Apr. 04, 2022 07:12 PM EDT
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor announced a 10-year contract extension for athletic director Mack Rhoades on Monday, saying the deal would allow him to “complete his...

People react as they attend an on-campus watch party at Saint Peter's during the NCAA men's college basketball tournament game between Saint Peter's and North Carolina, Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Saint Peter's can't keep merchandise on shelves after NCAAs

By Tom Canavan Mar. 30, 2022 06:26 PM EDT

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie shoots over Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. during the second half of a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
NBA Prospect Watch: Villanova's Gillespie eyes next step

By John Marshall Mar. 30, 2022 05:27 PM EDT

People react as they attend an on-campus watch party at Saint Peter's during the NCAA men's college basketball tournament game between Saint Peter's and North Carolina, Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
After NCAA run, Saint Peter's will always have the memories

By Tom Canavan Mar. 28, 2022 06:04 PM EDT

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski gestures toward players during the second half of his team's college basketball game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament in San Francisco, Thursday, March 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Duke beats Texas Tech 78-73 to send Coach K to Elite 8

By Josh Dubow Mar. 25, 2022 12:25 AM EDT

A student walks through the St.Peter's University campus on Friday, March 18, 2022 in Jersey City, N.J. Everyone was buzzing about tiny Saint Peter's University Friday after its stunning NCAA college basketball tournament upset win of second-seeded Kentucky except maybe Saint Peter's University. Students and staff were savoring the No. 15 seed Peacocks’ 85-79 overtime win. But Fridays are typically quiet on the Jersey City campus, and that was unchanged even after the feat that destroyed untold numbers of tournament brackets showing second-seeded Kentucky in the winner’s box.(AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Saint Peter's University quietly savors OT win over Kentucky

By Karen Matthews Mar. 18, 2022 12:25 PM EDT

St. Peter's guard Daryl Banks III (5) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the first half of a college basketball game against Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Saint Peter's shocks No. 2 seed Kentucky 85-79 in OT

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 17, 2022 10:01 PM EDT

FILE - Texas Tech head coach Mark Adams communicates with his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. First-year Texas Tech head coach Mark Adams was picked as The Associated Press coach of the year in the Big 12 in a close vote, announced Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)
Decades-long dream comes true for Mark Adams at Texas Tech

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 16, 2022 03:09 PM EDT

Cal State Fullerton celebrates an NCAA college basketball game against Long Beach State in the championship of the Big West Conference tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. Cal State Fullerton won 72 to 71. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)
A bigger bracket? NCAA transformation could lead to changes

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 14, 2022 02:03 AM EDT

Florida head coach Mike White directs his players during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball game against Texas A&M at the Southeastern Conference tournament in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, March 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Georgia hires Mike White from Florida to replace fired Crean

By Charles Odum Mar. 13, 2022 06:31 PM EDT

Gabriel Leifer (4) reacts to the Yeshiva Maccabees' loss to Johns Hopkins University in the first round of the NCAA's Division III basketball tournament, in Galloway Township, N.J., on Friday, March 4, 2022. The Maccabees lost to the Blue Jays, 63-59 at Stockton University Sports Center. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski)
Yeshiva University basketball team ends unforgettable era

By Luis Andres Henao And Jessie Wardarski Mar. 10, 2022 09:46 AM EST