Sports governance
FILE - Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Hartford, Conn. An independent arbiter has ruled that UConn improperly fired former men's basketball coach Kevin Ollie and must pay him more than $11 million, Ollie's lawyer said Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
Arbitrator: UConn coach Ollie improperly fired; owed $11M

By Pat Eaton-Robb Jan. 20, 2022 03:11 PM EST

Wichita State forward Clarence Jackson (5) shoots the ball against Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13)during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Carlton scores 22, No. 12 Houston beats Wichita St 76-66

Jan. 08, 2022 02:32 PM EST

FILE -Julie Cromer Peoples, interim athletic director for the University of Arkansas, talks about the decision to fire Arkansas coach Bret Bielema following a Razorbacks NCAA college football game against Missouri, Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Fayetteville, Ark. From court losses to political pressure to questions about how — and if — athletes should be compensated, the NCAA and college sports have faced all sorts of potential existential threats for more than 100 years. Greg Sankey has been appointed co-chairperson of the NCAA's Division I Transformation Committee, along with Ohio University athletic director Julie Cromer. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
For NCAA, year of upheaval leads to need for transformation

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 30, 2021 01:06 PM EST

NC State put on NCAA probation following investigation

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 20, 2021 04:18 PM EST
North Carolina State men’s basketball program has been placed on probation for one year for NCAA recruiting violations following an independent investigation. ...

North Alabama head coach Tony Pujol cheers at the end of the first half against Auburn during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
No. 13 Auburn gets past UNA, goes 2-0 with Pearl suspended

By John Zenor Dec. 14, 2021 11:12 PM EST

Nebraska guard C.J. Wilcher, left, defends as Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) dribles during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 11 , 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Minus suspended coach Pearl, No. 18 Auburn routs Nebraska

By Charles Odum Dec. 11, 2021 01:53 PM EST

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl signals in during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Yale, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
NCAA puts Auburn hoops on 4 years probation, suspends Pearl

By John Zenor Dec. 10, 2021 01:05 PM EST

Louisville athletic director Tyra resigns after 4 years

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 09, 2021 03:57 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Vince Tyra has resigned as Louisville’s athletic director, ending a challenging four-year tenure in which he shepherded the Cardinals’ men’s...

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard calls to his team against UNLV during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Nov. 19, 2021, in Las Vegas. Three decades after Brian Dutcher was the lead recruiter who signed Juwan Howard at Michigan, the two will oppose each other as coaches on Saturday. Dutcher brings his San Diego State team into Ann Arbor to face the Wolverines, who are in their third year under Howard, who was the first of the fabled Fab Five to sign with Michigan. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Dutcher, Howard coaching matchup evokes Fab Five memories

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 02, 2021 05:46 PM EST

St. Bonaventure guard Kyle Lofton (0) drives to the hoop while defended by Canisius guard Ahamadou Fofana (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Olean N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
No. 23 St. Bonaventure rallies late to beat Canisius 69-60

By Jonah Bronstein Nov. 14, 2021 07:15 PM EST

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton Jr. shouts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Arlington, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
NCAA: Staff threatened after Oklahoma St. penalties upheld

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 11, 2021 08:12 PM EST

Louisville pulls away from Southern in 2nd half, wins 72-60

Nov. 09, 2021 11:48 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Noah Locke scored 16 points and Louisville opened its 108th season with its 21sts consecutive home-opening win, beating Southern 72-60...

Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton speaks to the media during Big 12 NCAA college basketball media day Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
NCAA denies Oklahoma St appeal, Cowboys get postseason ban

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 03, 2021 11:30 AM EDT

Illinois' Kofi Cockburn dunks during the first half of the team's NCAA exhibition college basketball game against Indiana of Pennsylvania on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
Illini's Cockburn to sit 3 games for selling items too early

Nov. 01, 2021 05:06 PM EDT

Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton speaks to the media during Big 12 NCAA college basketball media day Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Oklahoma State to move on without No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 22, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2021, file photo, Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin brings the ball up during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Southern California in Tucson, Ariz. Mathurin is one of several key returning players who should help ease Tommy Lloyd’s transition to head coach for the first time. Mathurin averaged 10.8 points as a freshman last season. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Lloyd looking to get Arizona back on track in first year

By John Marshall Oct. 21, 2021 05:04 PM EDT

FILE- In this March 28, 2021, file photo, Southern California guard Ethan Anderson (20) shoots in front of Oregon forward Chandler Lawson, rear, during the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Trojans were picked to finish third in the Pac-12. Ethan Anderson is back running the offense full-time after coming off the bench last season due to injury. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Led by another Mobley, USC looks to repeat NCAA tourney run

By Beth Harris Oct. 21, 2021 12:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston, left, pulls in a pass close to the end zone over Baylor cornerback Kalon Barnes, right, in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Waco, Texas. The Big 12 will have nothing like the Red River rivalry on the second Saturday in October once Texas and Oklahoma make their move to the Southeastern Conference. There will even be the renewal of some old but not as long standing feuds, and maybe some new ones when BYU, Central Florida, Cincinnati and Houston begin Big 12 play within the next two to three seasons. (Rod Aydelott/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
Big 12 joins SEC in letting schools set athlete compensation

Oct. 07, 2021 06:15 PM EDT

FILE - Louisville head coach Chris Mack yells to his players during the second half an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Louisville, Ky., in this Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, file photo. The NCAA has amended its Notice of Allegations against Louisville, adding additional violations committed by the men’s basketball program that include impermissible activities and accusations coach Chris Mack did not promote an atmosphere for compliance. Already under review by the Independent Resolution Panel (IRP) for violations related to a college basketball corruption case detailed in a May 2020 NOA, the school received the amendment on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, from the governing body’s Complex Case Unit. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
NCAA accuses Louisville, Mack of additional allegations

Oct. 01, 2021 01:52 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 03:40 PM EDT
Sept. 28 1920 — A Chicago grand jury indicts eight members of the Chicago White Sox on charges of fixing the 1919 World Series, known as...