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FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 file photo, Penn State head coach Pat Chambers gestures in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind. Penn State’s Pat Chambers has resigned following an internal investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct by the Nittany Lions’ basketball coach. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Penn State coach Pat Chambers resigns after investigation

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 21, 2020 07:07 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 12:55 PM EDT
Sept. 27 1894 — Aqueduct Race Track opens its doors. The building is torn down in 1955 and the new Aqueduct reopens on Sept. 14, 1959. ...

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 1999, file photo, American League President Gene Budig waits for the start of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, in Boston. Former American League president Gene Budig has died at age 81. The Charleston RiverDogs, which Budig co-owned, announced Budig's death on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Famed basketball coach Roy Williams pays tribute to Budig

By Ben Walker Sep. 09, 2020 07:05 PM EDT

Aztecs extend Dutcher's contract 3 years through 2026

Sep. 04, 2020 07:49 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State basketball coach Brian Dutcher has signed a three-year contract extension through the 2025-26 season. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 03, 2020 10:39 AM EDT
Sept. 10 1933 — Fred Perry wins his first U.S. men’s singles title with a 6-3, 11-13, 4-6, 6-0, 6-1 victory over Australian Jack Crawford. ...

This April 28, 2019, image provided by USA Volleyball shows Amya Small at the USA Volleyball Girls 18s Junior National Championship at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Small contemplated suicide in 2019 while a member of Oregon State's volleyball team, taking handfuls of over-the-counter medication before calling 911 seeking help. She had her scholarship pulled shortly after that incident and is planning on attending Florida A&M on scholarship this fall. (Texas Star/USAV via AP)

Players describe abusive environment on Oregon State team

By Eddie Pells Jul. 30, 2020 01:13 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) breaks away from Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) and defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (98) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

The Latest: Colorado State pauses football after 8 positives

By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2020 01:54 PM EDT

Longtime coach, executive Craig Robinson hired to lead NABC

By Dave Skretta Jul. 13, 2020 11:46 AM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Craig Robinson has been a successful businessman with a range of financial institutions. He has led college basketball programs from...

Texas Tech signs 7-foot-1 Russian center as 8th addition

Jul. 09, 2020 08:07 PM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech has signed 7-foot-1 Russian center Vladislav Goldin. Coach Chris Beard announced Goldin's signing Thursday...

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

North Carolina A&T names Will Jones men's basketball coach

Jun. 18, 2020 05:38 PM EDT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Will Jones' 19-game stint as North Carolina A&T's interim men's basketball coach not only earned him Mid-Eastern Athletic...

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 Monday, May 13, 2019, file photo, Seattle Storm's Sue Bird talks with media members at the basketball team's media day in Seattle. Groups that advocate for civil rights and women’s rights have joined notable athletes in asking the NCAA to move the first and second rounds of the 2021 men’s basketball tournament out of Idaho after the state passed a law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports. A letter sent and signed by a list of professional athletes including Megan Rapinoe, Billie Jean King, Jason Collins and Sue Bird calls for the NCAA to move the games set to be held March 2021 at Boise State University. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Rights groups, athletes ask NCAA to move tourney from Idaho

Jun. 10, 2020 02:44 PM EDT

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

Brad Keselowski (2) drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Bristol, Tenn. Keselowski won the race. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

The Latest: 75 Penn State football players to return Monday

By The Associated Press Jun. 04, 2020 06:18 PM EDT

Jason Terry returning to Arizona as assistant coach

By John Marshall May. 28, 2020 08:42 PM EDT
Former Arizona star Jason Terry is headed back to the desert. Arizona hired Terry as an assistant basketball coach Thursday, filling a hole...