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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. ...

FILE - In this March 9, 2020, file photo, then-East Tennessee State head coach Steve Forbes applauds his team during an NCAA men's college basketball championship game against Wofford in the Southern Conference tournament, in Asheville, N.C. Forbes is now the head coach at Wake Forest. Forbes has five Division I transfers joining the program, with three added since he took over in April. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek, File)

Wofford Terriers at East Tennessee State Buccaneers 3/9/2020

Jun. 29, 2020 12:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 18, 2018, file photo, Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner John Swofford speaks during a news conference at the ACC NCAA college football media day in Charlotte, N.C. Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford is retiring after the 2020-21 academic year, ending his tenure after 24 years.
Swofford, 71, has been commissioner of the ACC since 1997, the longest run in that position in the history of the 67-year-old conference. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

ACC Commissioner John Swofford stepping down after 24 years

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 25, 2020 02:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2012, file photo, an Arizona State fan is all alone in the upper deck during an NCAA college football game against Washington State, in Tempe, Ariz. As lock-downs are lifted, restrictions on social gatherings eased and life begins to resemble some sense, sports are finally starting to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. Many college and pro sports teams already were dealing with declining ticket sales. The improved at-home experience, the emergence of wide-spread legalized betting and the changing social makeup of fan bases have been catalysts, while dynamic pricing, increases in parking and concession prices and a push toward luxury seating have exacerbated the problem.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

The Latest: 28 Clemson athletes, staffers test positive

By The Associated Press Jun. 19, 2020 04:24 PM EDT

Pitt, WVU extend basketball 'Backyard Brawl' 2 more seasons

Jun. 18, 2020 01:53 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The basketball version of the “Backyard Brawl” rivalry between West Virginia and Pittsburgh has been extended through the 2022-23 season. ...

Sporting's mascot lion waves from the empty stands during the Portuguese League soccer match between Sporting CP and Pacos de Ferreira at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, June 12, 2020. The Portuguese League soccer matches are being played without spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Antonio Cotrim/Pool via AP)

The Latest: Inter Miami tests positive for COVID 19

By The Associated Press Jun. 18, 2020 12:57 PM EDT

FILE - in this March 10, 2020, file photo, Robert Morris guard A.J. Bramah hoists the trophy after Robert Morris defeated St. Francis in an NCAA college basketball game for the Northeast Conference men's tournament title, in Pittsburgh. Robert Morris is leaving the Northeast Conference to join the Horizon League. The school announced on Monday, June 15, 2020, that it will become the 12th member of the Horizon League on July 1. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP, File)

St. Francis (PA) Red Flash at Robert Morris Colonials 3/10/2020

Jun. 15, 2020 04:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, people sit surrounded by empty seats as they wait for the start of the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England. The crippling grip the coronavirus pandemic has had on the sports world has forced universities, leagues and franchises to evaluate how they might someday welcome back fans. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)

The Latest: National Soccer Hall of Fame to reopen Wednesday

By The Associated Press Jun. 09, 2020 02:46 PM EDT

Graduate transfer Johnson headed to Wake Forest, not ETSU

Jun. 08, 2020 06:02 PM EDT
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Graduate transfer Jalen Johnson has decided to play at Wake Forest instead of East Tennessee State. Johnson...

FILE - This is a Dec. 6, 2016, file photo showing Temple University Director of Athletics Patrick Kraft speaking during a news conference in Philadelphia. Boston College hired Temple athletic director Patrick Kraft on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, to fill the same role at the Atlantic Coast Conference school. Kraft replaces Martin Jarmond, who left BC last month after a short stint to become athletic director at UCLA. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

New Boston College AD Kraft: We will compete for ACC titles

By Jimmy Golen Jun. 08, 2020 05:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida, in Atlanta. In the wake of nationwide protests over police brutality, Georgia Tech wants to make sure its athletes take time to vote in November. The school said Thursday, June 4, 2020, that nine teams, including football, will cancel all mandatory activities on the Nov. 3 to recognize the importance of casting a ballot. Geoff Collins was one of the first Power Five football coaches to express his support for those protesting the treatment of George Floyd, who died while in police custody in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jon Barash, File)

Georgia Tech athletes get day off to vote on Election Day

By Paul Newberry Jun. 04, 2020 11:35 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25 2020, file photo, Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner calls a play in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State, in Atlanta. In the wake of nationwide protests over police brutality, Georgia Tech wants to make sure its athletes take time to vote in November. The school said Thursday, June 4, 2020, that nine teams will cancel all mandatory activities on the Nov. 3 to recognize the importance of casting a ballot. Pastner said George Floyd’s death has given everyone a chance to evaluate “the way we treat each other as human beings and what we can and should do to back up our words.”(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)

North Carolina Tar Heels at North Carolina State Wolfpack 1/26/2020

Jun. 04, 2020 10:46 AM EDT

Temple's Patrick Kraft hired as Boston College AD

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 03, 2020 12:03 PM EDT
Boston College hired Patrick Kraft as its new athletic director on Wednesday, bringing in the former Temple AD to replace Martin Jarmond a month after he left...

Clemson leading scorer Simms returning for final year

Jun. 01, 2020 05:23 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson leading scorer Aamir Simms is returning for a final season after withdrawing his name from the NBA draft. ...

Guard Olaniyi decides to transfer from Stony Brook to Miami

May. 17, 2020 10:44 PM EDT
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Guard Elijah Olaniyi has decided to transfer from Stony Brook to the University of Miami. Olaniyi announced his...

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

'City Game' between Pitt/Duquesne won't return in 2020

May. 14, 2020 05:03 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The annual “City Game” between Pitt’s and Duquesne’s basketball teams will remain on hiatus for a second straight year. ...

Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Georgia, Tech, Georgia State to meet in men's basketball

By Paul Newberry May. 13, 2020 01:17 PM EDT

Ex-Wake Forest center Olivier Sarr transferring to Kentucky

May. 06, 2020 04:26 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Former Wake Forest center Olivier Sarr said Wednesday he is transferring to Kentucky, giving the Wildcats an experienced 7-footer after...