Connecticut

College athletes from overseas might be stuck at home

By Pat Eaton-Robb Jul. 01, 2020 04:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 15, 2018, file photo, Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie reacts during the second half an NCAA college basketball game against Tulsa in Hartford, Conn. An NCAA panel on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 rejected an appeal by former UConn men's basketball coach Kevin Ollie, who sought to overturn findings that he violated ethical conduct rules while leading the Huskies.. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

NCAA rejects former UConn coach's appeal over violations

By Dave Collins May. 06, 2020 04:55 PM EDT

UConn lands transfer guard Tyrese Martin from Rhode Island

Apr. 16, 2020 11:22 AM EDT
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn has added guard Tyrese Martin, a transfer from Rhode Island, to its roster, the school announced Thursday. The 6...

FILE - In this April 4, 1989, file photo, Seton Hall's John Morton slams home two of his 35 points against Michigan in the NCAA college basketball Final Four championship game in Seattle. Michigan defeated Seton Hall 80-79. (AP Photo/Gary Stewart, File)

Top title games: UConn's '99 win vs. Duke a program changer

By Aaron Beard Apr. 05, 2020 11:21 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2020, file photo, Kansas head coach Bill Self reacts to a play as Kansas plays TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas. The outbreak of the coronavirus brought the sports world — the whole world, really — to a screeching halt, and that includes the crucial recruiting period for college coaches that were putting the finishing touches on their 2020 classes while laying the all-important groundwork for next year's classes. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, Fle)

'There's no blueprint' - Virus upends college recruiting

By Dave Skretta Mar. 30, 2020 01:09 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2020 01:28 PM EDT
April 2 1939 — Ralph Guldahl beats Sam Snead by one stroke to capture the Masters. 1983 — New York Islander Mike Bossy...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2020 02:08 PM EDT
March 25 1934 — Horton Smith wins the first Masters, beating Craig Wood by one stroke. 1947 — Holy Cross, led by George...

UConn's Gilbert makes expected decision to transfer

Mar. 19, 2020 12:58 PM EDT
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn point guard Alterique Gilbert is transferring from the program, the school announced Thursday. Gilbert, who was...

Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

An updated look at the NCAA Tournament bubble

By Dave Skretta Mar. 12, 2020 02:19 AM EDT

UConn tops Tulane, will square off in AAC opening round

Mar. 08, 2020 06:32 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Christian Vital scored 28 points and Isaiah Whaley finished with a double-double and UConn beat Tulane 80-76 on Sunday to end American...

Connecticut's Christian Vital (1) smiles as the final seconds of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston wind down, Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Vital leads UConn to 77-71 win over Houston on senior night

By Pat Eaton-Robb Mar. 05, 2020 09:45 PM EST

Connecticut's Christian Vital reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Central Florida, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn beats UCF to guarantee no losing record this season

By Pat Eaton-Robb Feb. 26, 2020 09:22 PM EST

Scott, Pierre-Louis help Temple beat UConn 93-89 in 2OT

By Aaron Bracy Feb. 20, 2020 10:05 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — With its leading scorer’s shot not falling, Temple got needed offense from two other sources. Monty Scott scored 25...