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FILE - In this May 24, 2019, file photo, Megan Rapinoe, a member of the United States women's national soccer team, speaks to reporters during a news conference in New York. 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/Seth Wenig, File)
Osa Seattle FC vs Pdx FC 5/22/2019

Jun. 10, 2020 05:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, March 1, 2014, file photo, Brooklyn Nets' Jason Collins reacts from the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee. 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/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Nets-Bucks 3/1/2014

Jun. 10, 2020 05:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2012, file photo, Colorado State guard Kaipo Sabas (15) if elevated above a crowd of students who rushed the court after a 77-60 victory over No. 13 San Diego State in an NCAA basketball game, in Fort Collins Colo. When the virus wanes enough to allow the games to begin again, the very essence of these events will likely be missing. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez, File)
San Diego State-Colorado State 1/28/2012

Jun. 05, 2020 10:18 AM EDT

Mountain West to eliminate some postseason tournaments

By The Associated Press Jun. 01, 2020 10:40 PM EDT
The Mountain West is eliminating postseason tournaments in baseball, men’s and women’s tennis and women’s soccer and shortening other postseason events. ...

San Diego State adds Tomaić as transfer from Maryland

May. 18, 2020 06:12 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State has signed forward Joshua Tomaić as a grad transfer from Maryland. Coach Brian...

San Diego State's Mitchell declares for NBA draft

Apr. 26, 2020 09:12 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State junior forward Matt Mitchell has declared for the NBA draft while keeping open the option of returning to school. ...

Boise State implements staff furloughs including athletics

Apr. 21, 2020 05:00 PM EDT
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Boise State head football coach Bryan Harsin and other coaches and athletic department employees earning more than $40,000 per year will be...

Flynn declares for NBA draft after historic season at SDSU

Apr. 17, 2020 03:56 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Guard Malachi Flynn, a consensus All-American and the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year, will forgo his senior season at San Diego...

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2019, file photo, Georgia assistant coach Joe Scott, right, speaks with Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner before the start of an NCAA college basketball game in Athens, Ga. The Air Force Falcons are bringing back Joe Scott for a second stint as their basketball coach. Scott was in charge of the Falcons for four seasons and led them into the 2004 NCAA Tournament before his departure. He went on to become the head coach at Princeton and Denver. He's been an assistant coach at Georgia for the past two seasons. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
Air Force brings back Joe Scott as men's basketball coach

By Pat Graham Mar. 31, 2020 12:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 2, 1991, file photo, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski finishes the traditional net cutting in the Indianapolis Hoosier Dome after Duke defeated Kansas 72-65 in the NCAA Final Four championship game. Recouping from a 30-point loss in last year's NCAA championship game, Duke beat top-ranked UNLV and then Kansas to win the championship for the first time. (AP Photo/Bob Jordan, File)
AP Was There: Duke ends UNLV's repeat bid in '91 Final Four

By The Associated Press Mar. 27, 2020 11:54 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 22, 2013, file photo, Georgetown players and personnel react on the bench in the final minutes of a second-round game against Florida Gulf Coast in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Philadelphia. Florida Gulf Coast won 78-68. The high-flying FGSU Eagles and their showstopping offense earned their place in NCAA Tournament lore when, as a No. 15 seed in the South Region, they upset Georgetown and San Diego State in Philadelphia to reach the 2013 Sweet 16. (AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)
Georgetown Florida Gulf Coast Basketball

Mar. 26, 2020 08:55 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 24, 2013, file photo, Florida Gulf Coast's Sherwood Brown, center, celebrates with teammates after their 81-71 win over San Diego State in a third-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Philadelphia. The team's leading scorer and Atlantic Sun player of the year who received honorable mention for the AP All-America team — Sherwood Brown got seven NBA tryouts before beginning his pro career overseas. Without Dunk City, NBA teams probably wouldn't have taken notice of the player who showed up at FGSU as an unrecruited walk-on. (AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)
NCAA San Diego State Florida Gulf Coast Basketball

Mar. 26, 2020 08:54 AM EDT

San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher instructs his team against Utah State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Mountain West Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
No. 6 Aztecs hope for rest, not rust, during long layoff

By Bernie Wilson Mar. 09, 2020 07:20 PM EDT

Air Force head coach Dave Pilipovich instructs his team during the first half of a Mountain West Conference tournament NCAA college basketball game against San Diego State, Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Air Force not bringing back basketball coach Dave Pilipovich

Mar. 09, 2020 05:20 PM EDT

Utah State's Neemias Queta (23) dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Diego State for the Mountain West Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Utah St tops No. 5 San Diego State for Mountain West title

Mar. 07, 2020 09:14 PM EST

Merrill, Utah St. hold off Wyoming in MWC tourney semifinals

Mar. 07, 2020 01:52 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sam Merrill had 27 points and seven assists, Neemias Queta scored 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting, and No. 2 seed Utah State never trailed in...

Boise State's Justinian Jessup (3) tries to shoot as San Diego State's Adam Seiko (2) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Friday, March 6, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
No. 5 San Diego State advances to MWC title game

Mar. 06, 2020 11:40 PM EST

Wyoming's Hunter Maldonado drives under the basket as Nevada's Jazz Johnson defends during the first half of a Mountain West Conference tournament NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Two nights, two upsets - Wyoming drops Nevada from MWC play

Mar. 06, 2020 02:22 AM EST

Merrill carries load as Utah St. eliminates New Mexico

Mar. 06, 2020 12:10 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sam Merrill scored 29 points on 10-of-15 shooting and Justin Bean had a double-double and Utah State beat New Mexico 75-70 in the...

Williams scores 23 to lead Boise St. over UNLV 67-61 in MWC

Mar. 05, 2020 08:23 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — RJ Williams scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as fifth-seeded Boise State defeated fourth-seeded UNLV 67-61 in the quarterfinals of the...