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Massachusetts lawmakers reach compromise on sports betting

Aug. 01, 2022 09:57 AM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers reached a deal early Monday on a bill that would legalize betting on professional and collegiate sports, joining more than 30...

FILE - Michigan head coach John Beilein celebrates after beating Florida State in an NCAA college basketball tournament regional final in Los Angeles, March 24, 2018. Roy Williams and Jim Calhoun will join John Beilein and Lon Kruger in a star-studded cast of coaches who will be inducted into the National College Basketball Hall of Fame in November. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
Williams, Calhoun among coaches headed to college hoops Hall

Jun. 29, 2022 01:48 PM EDT

FILE - Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski watches his team play against North Carolina during a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans. The 75-year-old has spent time with family, travel and a new puppy in the two months since his coaching retirement. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Coach K enjoying family, 'at peace' with coaching retirement

By Aaron Beard Jun. 01, 2022 05:53 PM EDT

Jay Wright smiles while speaking at a news conference about his resignation as NCAA college basketball coach at Villanova, in Villanova, Pa., Friday, April 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Wright cites lost 'edge' in surprise Villanova retirement

By Dan Gelston Apr. 22, 2022 12:44 PM EDT

FILE - Villanova coach Jay Wright celebrates after the NCAA men's college basketball tournament championship game against North Carolina, April 4, 2016, in Houston. Villanova won 77-74. Wright, who led the Wildcats to two national championships and four Final Fours, stunned college basketball with his resignation on Wednesday night, April 20, 2022. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Wright resigns as Villanova coach, Neptune takes over

By Dan Gelston Apr. 20, 2022 09:41 PM EDT

Kansas head coach Bill Self and players hold up the winning trophy after a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament against Miami, March 27, 2022, in Chicago. This year's Final Four is either unprecedented or pretty close. Kansas arrives having recently taken over the Division I lead in all-time wins. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Kansas coach Bill Self seeks second title, place in history

By Dave Skretta Apr. 03, 2022 04:58 PM EDT

Fans cheer during the Duke practice at the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 1, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Final Four fans flock to dome in return of open practices

By Brett Martel Apr. 01, 2022 06:55 PM EDT

FILE - George Mikan, of the Minneapolis Lakers, polishes off the sign on the marquee of Madison Square Garden in New York, on Dec. 13, 1949. Madison Square Garden won't host the NIT semifinals and championship game the next two years, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision — ending a college basketball tradition that dates to 1938. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity late Wednesday night, March 23, 2022, because no public announcement had been made. (AP Photo/Jacob Harris, File)
Xavier edges Texas A&M 73-72 for 1st NIT title since 1958

Mar. 31, 2022 10:05 PM EDT

Women throw beads from a balcony to passers-by below on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter Wednesday, March 30, 2022., in New Orleans. Few things in the sports world resemble a return to pre-pandemic life more than an NCAA Final Four in sold-out Superdome -- and all that goes with it. Hotels and restaurants are heavily booked as a city famous for majors sports events, music festivals and cultural tourism gets the economic and reputational jolt it has needed after about two years of pandemic restrictions. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
For New Orleans, a 6th Final Four is bounce-back moment

By Brett Martel Mar. 31, 2022 05:15 PM EDT

Going remote: Pac-12 moving out of San Francisco office

Mar. 29, 2022 07:48 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Pac-12 Conference will not renew the lease at its downtown San Francisco headquarters and will have its employees work remotely instead of...

Michigan's Eli Brooks (55) is fouled by Tennessee's Zakai Zeigler, behind, during the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
TIPPING OFF: Texas Tech 'D' is next hurdle for Coach K, Duke

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2022 02:06 AM EDT

FILE - George Mikan, of the Minneapolis Lakers, polishes off the sign on the marquee of Madison Square Garden in New York, on Dec. 13, 1949. Madison Square Garden won't host the NIT semifinals and championship game the next two years, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision — ending a college basketball tradition that dates to 1938. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity late Wednesday night, March 23, 2022, because no public announcement had been made. (AP Photo/Jacob Harris, File)
AP source: NIT leaving Madison Square Garden next 2 years

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 24, 2022 01:43 AM EDT

Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman, center, instructs his team during practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in San Francisco. Arkansas faces Gonzaga in a Sweet 16 game on Thursday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
TIPPING OFF: Texas Tech 'D' is next hurdle for Coach K, Duke

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2022 08:15 PM EDT

Jonathan Price of Staten Island, N.Y., researches picks for the March Madness college basketball championship tournament on March 19, 2021, at the Borgata casino in Atlantic City, NJ. On March 13, 2022, the American Gaming Association predicted that 45 million Americans will bet on this year's tournament. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
NJ fines BetMGM $25K for bets on prohibited basketball games

By Wayne Parry Mar. 23, 2022 02:27 PM EDT

Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30), guard Jalen Coleman-Lands (55) and forward Zach Clemence (21) celebrate after defeating Texas during overtime in an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas reunion at Sweet 16 sign of times in college hoops

By Dave Skretta Mar. 23, 2022 12:26 PM EDT

Memphis center Jalen Duren (2) puts up a shot against Boise State during the second half of a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Portland, Ore. Memphis won 64-53. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Duren, Holmgren highlight Memphis-Gonzaga showdown

By Tim Booth Mar. 18, 2022 07:50 PM EDT

Mike Cassidy, left, and John Raymond, right, both of Wilmington, Del., ponder which bets to make at the Borgata casino in Atlantic City N.J., while waiting for the first games of the March Madness NCAA college basketball tournament to begin on Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Method to their madness as fans bet on college hoops tourney

By Wayne Parry Mar. 17, 2022 12:49 PM EDT

Villanova head coach Jay Wright watches from the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Wright Way: Hall of Fame coach keeps Villanova in title hunt

By Dan Gelston Mar. 16, 2022 07:13 PM EDT

FILE - Lisa Moeller takes a photo of the NCAA bracket for the NCAA college basketball tournament on the side of the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Wagering on all those parlays and longshots on the betting app — fun. Filling out a bracket and waiting for the upsets to begin — that’s why they call this March Madness. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Hoop hype: March Madness brackets get America talking again

By Eddie Pells Mar. 15, 2022 10:59 AM EDT

Mississippi State beats travel-weary Missouri 68-49

Feb. 19, 2022 12:00 AM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Tolu Smith scored 16 points, Iverson Molinar added 13 points and Mississippi State beat Missouri 68-49 on Friday night in a game delayed 2...