Corruption in sports
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...
Adidas fixer gets year of probation in college hoops case
By Tom Hays Sep. 10, 2019 05:04 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A former Adidas consultant was sentenced Tuesday to one year of probation after prosecutors credited him with helping secure convictions against an...
Former Auburn assistant basketball coach avoids prison
By Larry Neumeister Jul. 17, 2019 01:07 PM EDT
Lawyers: Ex-NBA star Chuck Person was broke in NCAA scandal
By Larry Neumeister Jul. 02, 2019 04:30 PM EDT
Corrigan aims to keep building on NC State's gains as new AD
By Aaron Beard Jun. 28, 2019 01:20 PM EDT
At least 6 men's hoops programs to face NCAA allegations
Jun. 13, 2019 01:40 PM EDT
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A key NCAA official says six schools are going to be facing allegations of Level I violations as early as next month, the latest fallout in the...
Clemson basketball adds assistant Goins, grad transfer Mack
Jun. 11, 2019 01:52 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson has added ex-Quinnipiac assistant coach Anthony Goins to its staff and Alabama grad transfer Tevin Mack to its roster.
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Emotional ex-USC basketball coach avoids prison after plea
By Larry Neumeister Jun. 05, 2019 01:13 AM EDT
Atlanta clothier pleads guilty in basketball corruption case
By Larry Neumeister May. 07, 2019 05:32 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — An Atlanta clothier and former NBA referee pleaded guilty in a college basketball scandal Tuesday, admitting to teaming up with ex-Auburn basketball...
Prosecutor: College hoops bribery defendant lied on stand
May. 03, 2019 04:20 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal prosecutor says a defendant accused of bribing college basketball coaches lied on the witness stand at his New York City trial.
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Likely NBA top pick Zion Williamson referenced at NCAA trial
By Larry Neumeister Apr. 25, 2019 03:37 PM EDT
Witness at NCAA trial says he paid football recruits
By Larry Neumeister Apr. 24, 2019 01:59 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A key prosecution witness at a trial highlighting corruption in college basketball testified for a second day Wednesday about money he paid to...
Prosecutor: Greed fueled college basketball coaches' bribes
By Larry Neumeister Apr. 23, 2019 11:53 AM EDT