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FILE - In this April 9, 2020, file photo, 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. With no games being played, recent sports headlines have centered around hopes and dreams — namely, the uncharted path leagues and teams must navigate to return to competition in the wake of the pandemic. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)

The Latest: Ohio State AD talks football games this fall

By The Associated Press May. 20, 2020 03:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Tulane running back Amare Jones is tackled for a loss by Auburn defensive end Marlon Davidson (3) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. Davidson was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

The Latest: Aussie rules football to kick off on June 11

By The Associated Press May. 14, 2020 05:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 4, 2019, file photo, Luis Saez rides Maximum Security, right, across the finish line first against Flavien Prat on Country House during the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Citing unidentified sources close to the race, the Courier-Journal of Louisville said Churchill Downs will postpone the Derby from May 2, 2020, to Sept. 5, making it the first time in 75 years that the race won't be run on the first Saturday in May. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Scratched: Kentucky Derby now set for September due to virus

By Beth Harris Mar. 17, 2020 10:17 AM EDT

Official March Madness 2020 tournament basketballs are seen in a store room at the CHI Health Center Arena, in Omaha, Neb., Monday, March 16, 2020. Omaha was to host a first and second round in the NCAA college basketball Division I tournament, which was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

How will NCAA recoup millions from lost tournament?

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 17, 2020 05:25 AM EDT

Greensboro Coliseum is mostly empty after the NCAA college basketball games were cancelled at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 12, 2020. The biggest conferences in college sports all canceled their basketball tournaments because of the new coronavirus, seemingly putting the NCAA Tournament in doubt. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Networks get through first weekend with taped programming

By Joe Reedy Mar. 15, 2020 06:44 PM EDT

The empty court is seen at the Wells Fargo Center after an NBA basketball game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Column: What will fans talk about without sports?

By Jim Litke Mar. 12, 2020 06:14 PM EDT

Media is restricted from court side as Kansas practices for the Big 12 men's basketball tournament in Kansas City, Kan., Wednesday, March 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

The Latest: ACC tourney preparing for games without fans

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2020 01:24 PM EDT

Mountain West reaches 6-year deals with CBS, Fox Sports

By Pat Graham Jan. 09, 2020 06:36 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — The Mountain West has agreed to six-year media rights deals with CBS Sports and Fox Sports that are worth a combined $270 million. ...

North Carolina's Garrison Brooks (15) dunks against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

North Carolina beats UCLA 74-64 to end 4-game losing streak

By John Marshall Dec. 21, 2019 05:33 PM EST

FILE - In this March 1, 2006, file photo, Kansas broadcasting legend Max Falkenstien works his pregame show before a Colorado against Kansas NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan. Falkenstien, the affable and silver-tongued “Voice of the Jayhawks” who brought Kansas football and basketball into the homes of fans for six decades, died Monday, July 29, 2019. He was 95. The school announced his death in a statement. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Longtime KU broadcaster Max Falkenstien dies at 95

By Dave Skretta Jul. 29, 2019 07:57 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...

CBS Sports buys some Big East men's games from Fox Sports

May. 09, 2019 01:50 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The Big East Conference has reached a multi-year agreement with CBS Sports to televise its men's college basketball games through the 2024-25 season....

Vitale raising millions for pediatric cancer research

By Fred Goodall May. 05, 2019 05:53 PM EDT
For all the accolades he's received as a college and professional basketball coach and an even longer career in broadcasting, Dick Vitale insists his greatest...

Virginia's Braxton Key celebrates after defeating Texas Tech 85-77 in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

NCAA title game, tournament see increases over last year

By The Associated Press Apr. 09, 2019 04:50 PM EDT

In this Thursday, March 28, 2019 photo, CBS director Bob Fishman poses in the production truck in Washington, D.C. Fishman is preparing to direct his 38th Final Four this week in Minneapolis. If anyone can speak about the growth of the NCAA Tournament on television it is Fishman. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Director's chair: CBS's Fishman ready for 37th Final Four

By Joe Reedy Apr. 02, 2019 05:36 PM EDT

Michigan State guard Cassius Winston, right, celebrates with teammates Matt McQuaid (20), Nick Ward (44) and Gabe Brown (13) after defeating Duke in an NCAA men's East Regional final college basketball game in Washington, Sunday, March 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Michigan State-Duke helps boost NCAA Tournament TV ratings

By The Associated Press Apr. 01, 2019 11:52 AM EDT

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma, left, and Buffalo head coach Felisha Legette-Jack embrace at the start of a second-round women's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn expresses reservations about AAC media deal with ESPN

By Pat Eaton-Robb Mar. 28, 2019 11:39 AM EDT

American touts ESPN deal as similar to conference network

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 27, 2019 04:02 PM EDT
American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco says the league's new media rights deal with ESPN gives the AAC a platform similar to having its own branded...