Sports governance
University of Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman speaks during a press conference in Knoxville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, as Tennessee Athletic Director Phillip Fulmer looks on. Tennessee has fired football coach Jeremy Pruitt, two assistants and seven members of the Volunteers' recruiting and support staff for cause after an internal investigation found what the university chancellor called “serious violations of NCAA rules.” Chancellor Donde Plowman said Pruitt was responsible for overseeing the program. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Tennessee moves quickly, hires UCF's Danny White as new AD

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 21, 2021 02:49 PM EST

FILE — This file combo of images shows, from left, amateur basketball league director Merl Code, former Adidas executive James Gatto, and business manager Christian Dawkins. A federal appeals court in New York, Friday, Jan. 15, 2020, upheld convictions Code, Gatto and Dawkins in a college basketball scandal that spoiled the careers of several coaches. (AP Photo/File)
Appeals court OKs convictions in college basketball scandal

By Larry Neumeister Jan. 15, 2021 11:29 AM EST

Arizona head coach Sean Miller motions toward the court in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Arizona uses balance attack to rout Washington 80-53

By Tim Booth Dec. 31, 2020 10:13 PM EST

Arizona coach Sean Miller reacts to a play during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Colorado, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 88-74. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona men's basketball self-imposes 1-year postseason ban

Dec. 29, 2020 03:21 PM EST

FILE - In this April 2, 2013, file photo, Northwestern University Athletic Director Jim Phillips smiles during a news conference in Evanston, Ill. The Atlantic Coast Conference is finalizing an deal to make Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips the league's next commissioner. Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press they expected an agreement to be reached with Phillips and the conference soon. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
ACC hires Northwestern AD Phillips as new commissioner

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2020 11:19 AM EST

NCAA stands firm on findings against Louisville in response

Dec. 07, 2020 11:54 AM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The NCAA is standing by its charges of rules violations by Louisville, including holding the school being responsible for the conduct of...

FILE - This March 27, 2019 file photo shows Tennessee's Derrick Walker (15) during practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Louisville, Ky. The NCAA has suspended Walker for the first 16 games of the season for a rules violation while he was at Tennessee in 2018-19. The Nebraska athletic department made the announcement Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, shortly before the Cornhuskers' opener against McNeese State.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Huskers' Walker to sit 16 games for violation at Tennessee

Nov. 25, 2020 09:40 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2020, file photo, Oklahoma St. guard Isaac Likekele, left, pushes past Oklahoma guard De'Vion Harmon, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla. Likekele, a junior guard, was Oklahoma State’s No. 2 scorer last season with 10.9 points per game. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips, File)
Oklahoma State has high hopes despite postseason ban

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 12, 2020 12:54 PM EST

FILE - LSU head coach Will Wade call to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas in Austin, Texas, in this Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, file photo. Wade was able to add more size and on-the-ball scrappiness to his roster this season and expects it to show up in a big way when the Tigers are defending. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
LSU has added size and a new philosophy in the 20-21 season

By Brett Martel Nov. 11, 2020 12:20 PM EST

AP source: Arizona accused of 5 Level I violations by NCAA

By John Marshall Oct. 25, 2020 09:15 PM EDT
Arizona was accused of nine counts of misconduct, including five Level I violations, in a Notice of Allegations sent by the NCAA last week, a person familiar...

A-10 commissioner: NCAA penalties against UMass unfortunate

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 16, 2020 02:05 PM EDT
The NCAA is stripping Massachusetts of victories in men’s basketball and women’s tennis for overpaying 12 athletes about $9,100 in financial aid over three...

Vegas to host NCAA Tournament men's regional for first time

Oct. 14, 2020 02:01 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Las Vegas will host an NCAA Tournament men's regional for the first time after the NCAA changed a policy that prevented states with sports...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 12:55 PM EDT
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Louisville challenges NCAA over recruiting allegations

Sep. 21, 2020 05:06 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville has refuted NCAA allegations against its men's basketball program in the wake of a federal corruption scandal, requesting...

FILE - In this March 4, 2020, file photo, LSU coach Will Wade watches the team play Arkansas during an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark. NCAA enforcement officials say Wade is suspected of offering or providing “impermissible benefits” to 11 prospective recruits or people associated with them. The allegation is detailed in documents made public Wednesday, Aug. 26, by LSU. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
NCAA probe of LSU's Wade includes offers to 11 players

Aug. 26, 2020 08:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2018, file photo, the championship logo is seen on the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the NCAA college football playoff championship game between Georgia and Alabama in Atlanta. There are more bowl games scheduled for the coming season than ever before in major college football: 42, not including the College Football Playoff championship. College football leaders are in the process of piecing together plans to attempt to play a regular season during the COVID-19 pandemic. If it is even possible, everyone anticipates there will be disruptions, added expenses and loads of stress just to get through it.(AP Photo/David Goldman)
NCAA heeds Division I's pleas for patience on fall sports

By Doug Feinberg And Ralph D. Russo Jul. 24, 2020 02:11 PM EDT

Nathan Chen with coach Raf Arutunian learn Chen's score after his the men's senior free skate program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Lynn Hey)
The Latest: SWAC postpones fall sports, eyes spring football

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 02:07 PM EDT

Northwestern's Phillips to chair NCAA men's hoops committee

Jul. 13, 2020 11:58 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Northwestern vice president Jim Phillips was chosen Monday to chair the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee for the 2021-22 season,...

NCAA case against Kansas hoops taken for independent review

By Dave Skretta Jul. 01, 2020 04:25 PM EDT
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The NCAA's infractions case against the University of Kansas men's basketball program has been accepted into a newly created independent...

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. Ezekiel Elliott tested positive for the coronavirus, according to his agent. Rocky Arceneaux told the NFL Network on Monday, June 15, 2020, that Elliott was feeling OK and recovering.(AP Photo/Roger Steinman, FIle)
The Latest: Michigan State says 2 athletes test positive

By The Associated Press Jun. 25, 2020 04:22 PM EDT