Government and politics
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...
Pac-12 players, coaches briefed on California likeness law
By Janie Mccauley Oct. 08, 2019 05:32 PM EDT
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...
Adidas fixer gets year of probation in college hoops case
By Tom Hays Sep. 10, 2019 05:04 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A former Adidas consultant was sentenced Tuesday to one year of probation after prosecutors credited him with helping secure convictions against an...
Trump presents Medal of Freedom to NBA's Jerry West
By Darlene Superville And Padmananda Rama Sep. 05, 2019 07:45 PM EDT
After strong year, new Wake AD's mission: 'Don't mess it up'
By Joedy Mccreary Aug. 08, 2019 12:39 PM EDT
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — During his first year on the job, new Wake Forest athletic director John Currie wants to keep the momentum going with the Demon Deacons on...
Lawmaker wants donors to pay for UConn's exit from AAC
By Pat Eaton-Robb Aug. 01, 2019 12:59 PM EDT
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The top Republican in the Connecticut Senate wants private donors to pick up the cost of UConn's departure from the American Athletic...
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
Appeals court upholds dismissal of Oregon basketball players
Jun. 04, 2019 04:11 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — A U.S. appeals court has rejected an appeal brought by three University of Oregon basketball players who said they were discriminated against when...
Army hires Mike Buddie as athletic director from Furman
May. 30, 2019 11:43 AM EDT
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Army has hired Mike Buddie as its athletic director.
The U.S. Military Academy announced Thursday that Buddie, who comes from...
Toronto tripleheader includes Tennessee-Washington matchup
May. 28, 2019 03:55 PM EDT
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto will host a college basketball tripleheader featuring three teams that reached the NCAA Tournament this past season.
The...
Indiana joins list of states legalizing sports betting
By Tom Davies May. 08, 2019 06:38 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Sports betting will become legal in Indiana and construction of two new casinos will be allowed in the state under a bill signed by the governor...
NCAA adds 5 independent voices to Board of Governors
Apr. 30, 2019 07:02 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former college basketball star, current television analyst and NBA co-owner Grant Hill will become one of five new members of the NCAA's Board of...
PokerStars fined $10K for taking bets on NJ college teams
By Wayne Parry Apr. 22, 2019 03:23 PM EDT
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey gambling regulators have fined PokerStars $10,000 for taking bets on New Jersey college basketball teams in violation of the...