Bribery, graft and conflicts of interest
Creighton aide Murphy, named in FBI investigation, resigns
Nov. 22, 2019 08:42 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Preston Murphy, the Creighton assistant basketball coach who was on paid administrative leave since being named in an FBI investigation into...
Ex-insurance exec gets 6 months in college admissions scam
By Collin Binkley Nov. 13, 2019 05:53 PM EST
BOSTON (AP) — A former California insurance executive was sentenced to six months in prison for paying $450,000 to get his son and daughter admitted to the...
Atlanta businessman spared prison in college hoops scandal
By Larry Neumeister Oct. 17, 2019 11:56 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — An Atlanta businessman and former NBA referee was spared prison time Thursday after pleading guilty in a college basketball scandal that paid bribes...
Amateur basketball coach gets 3 months prison in NCAA case
By Larry Neumeister Oct. 04, 2019 12:42 PM EDT
Feds: Mob bullies spoke of plot to fix college hoops game
Oct. 03, 2019 04:39 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities bringing a racketeering indictment against purported members of a New York City organized crime family say their tactics are reminiscent...
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...
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
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...
Ex-Oklahoma State basketball coach gets 3 months in prison
By Larry Neumeister Jun. 07, 2019 02:21 PM EDT
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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Clemson, hoops assistant parts ways amid corruption trial
By Pete Iacobelli May. 03, 2019 11:40 AM EDT
