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Arkansas college finds no evidence of bias over dreadlocks
Sep. 12, 2019 02:43 PM EDT
FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — An investigation found no evidence that a white head coach discriminated against a black basketball player because of his dreadlocks, the...
Arkansas coach says player quit, not dropped over dreadlocks
Sep. 05, 2019 03:39 PM EDT
FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — The men's head basketball coach at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith says allegations that he dismissed a player over his dreadlocks are...
Arkansas basketball player says dismissal due to dreadlocks
Sep. 04, 2019 06:29 PM EDT
FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas university is investigating allegations that a men's basketball player was dismissed because the coach disapproved of his...
Ollie wins ruling on union protection in fight over firing
By Pat Eaton-Robb Aug. 13, 2019 02:02 PM EDT
Penny Hardaway, Jerry Stackhouse bring NBA edge to Tennessee
By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 12, 2019 01:09 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...
Clemson football flagged for 8 secondary NCAA violations
By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 07, 2019 07:31 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson's national championship football program was flagged for eight secondary NCAA violations during a yearlong period from July 2018...
NCAA's agent certification process draws concern, criticism
By Aaron Beard Aug. 07, 2019 05:34 PM EDT
There are concerns about the NCAA's new requirements allowing men's basketball players to sign with an agent during the NBA draft process while maintaining their...
Woman arrested after Portland State basketball player killed
Aug. 03, 2019 01:04 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in Oregon have arrested a woman following the shooting death of a Portland State University basketball player.
Police in...
NCAA unveils new enforcement arm with outside investigators
By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 01, 2019 02:19 PM EDT
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...
Wisconsin tabs Tucker to help on bench with Moore sidelined
Jul. 31, 2019 06:08 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Alando Tucker, Wisconsin's all-time leading scorer, will be an interim assistant coach this season, replacing Howard Moore while he is on...
Villanova to visit Southern California in hoops exhibition
Jul. 31, 2019 02:47 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California will host two-time national champion Villanova in an exhibition basketball game on Oct. 18 with proceeds benefiting the...
Wisconsin assistant won't coach in 2019-20 after setback
Jul. 29, 2019 06:55 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin says assistant coach Howard Moore, who survived a car wreck two months ago, won't coach during the upcoming season after experiencing...
Ex-Rutgers player pleads guilty in domestic violence case
Jul. 29, 2019 01:30 PM EDT
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A former Rutgers University basketball player has pleaded guilty to two charges stemming from domestic violence at his dorm.
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Florida St assistant Dennis Gates now Cleveland St coach
Jul. 26, 2019 11:35 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland State has hired Florida State assistant Dennis Gates as its basketball coach.
Gates has spent the past eight seasons on...