School coaching

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. ...

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...

The gates of St. Edwards' Lewis-Chen Family Soccer Field are locked and marked closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Tuesday, May 5, 2020, in Austin, Texas. In response to the economic impact of COVID-19, St. Edwards says they are cutting cut six sports programs including men's and women's tennis, men's and women's golf and men's soccer. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

The Latest: Eastern Michigan coaches taking salary cuts

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2020 02:35 PM EDT

K-State salary, athletic department cuts to save $3.5M

Apr. 29, 2020 05:40 PM EDT
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor, football coach Chris Klieman and basketball coach Bruce Weber have agreed to salary...

KU's Miles, Self, Long take salary cuts equal to $500K

Apr. 27, 2020 09:56 AM EDT
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas athletic director Jeff Long, football coach Les Miles and basketball coach Bill Self announced Monday they had taken a 10% salary...

Boise State implements staff furloughs including athletics

Apr. 21, 2020 05:00 PM EDT
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Boise State head football coach Bryan Harsin and other coaches and athletic department employees earning more than $40,000 per year will be...

Gates stand locked outside the closed Manchester City Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, northern England, as the English Premier League soccer season has been suspended due to coronavirus, Thursday, April 9, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

The Latest: Nebraska to air virtual spring football for fans

By The Associated Press Apr. 13, 2020 04:45 PM EDT

Louisville head basketball coach Chris Mack signal his next play to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)

Louisville to implement 10% pay cuts for coaches, staffers

Apr. 09, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

Samford hires longtime prep basketball coach Bucky McMillan

Apr. 06, 2020 12:50 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Samford has hired veteran high school coach Bucky McMillan to lead its basketball program. Athletic director Martin...

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo gives instructions against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 80-69. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State AD defends Izzo after witness report

Apr. 02, 2020 06:50 PM EDT

A locked gate is seen by the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City was due to play Burnley in an English Premier League soccer match Saturday March 14, 2020, after all English soccer games were cancelled due to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. For most people, the new COVID-19 coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, but for some it can cause more severe illness.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

The Latest: Iowa State coaches taking pay cut for a year

By The Associated Press Apr. 02, 2020 09:44 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Colorado head coach Mel Tucker reacts to a holding call in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, in Tempe, Ariz. A person familiar with the decision says Colorado coach Mel Tucker has agreed to lead Michigan State's football program. The person spoke Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, 2020, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the hiring had not been announced. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Michigan State rallies to hire Tucker away from Colorado

By Larry Lage Feb. 12, 2020 01:43 PM EST

Former Utah State, BYU coach LaDell Andersen dies at 90

Dec. 30, 2019 06:25 PM EST
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Former Utah State basketball coach and athletic director LaDell Andersen has died at 90, the school said. He had also coached at BYU. ...

New York Knicks' Dennis Smith Jr. (5) drives against Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Ex-NC State coach's attorneys question fairness of NCAA case

By Aaron Beard Dec. 11, 2019 05:36 PM EST

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

NCAA denies waiver appeal from Michigan State’s Joey Hauser

Nov. 21, 2019 02:44 PM EST

Former Miami Hurricanes AD Jankovich dies at 85

Oct. 30, 2019 07:51 PM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Sam Jankovich, the Miami Hurricanes' athletic director when they won their first three national championships in football, has died. He was 85. ...

Patrick Beilein resigns as Niagara coach before 1st game

Oct. 24, 2019 12:05 PM EDT
LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — Patrick Beilein cited personal reasons for abruptly resigning as Niagara University men's basketball coach two weeks before the start of...