Transportation accidents
Houston players celebrate their 67-61 win over Oregon State during an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Drews finally make Final Four run after nearly 2,000 games

By Michael Marot Mar. 31, 2021 02:50 AM EDT

Grand Canyon basketball player Oscar Frayer killed in crash

Mar. 25, 2021 10:18 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — Grand Canyon basketball player Oscar Frayer died from a car accident, three days after the Antelopes played in the NCAA Tournament for the first...

Sneakers and a Los Angeles Lakers uniform with the numbers worn by NBA star Kobe Bryant are left at a memorial for Bryant while fans gather to pay their respects near Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 2, 2020. Bryant, who became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Lakers, died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, Jan. 26. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Colo Colo vs Cobresal 2/2/2020

Dec. 28, 2020 12:32 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2017, file photo, Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim speaks to reporters during the NCAA college basketball team's media day in Syracuse, N.Y. The Carrier Dome was built in the late 1970s at a cost of $26.85 million. “I remember. I was very skeptical playing in there," Boeheim said. (Scott Schild/The Post-Standard via AP, File)
Syracuse's Jim Boeheim facing lawsuit in fatal crash

Nov. 09, 2020 08:29 PM EST

Indiana head coach Archie Miller walks the sideline as his team played Wisconsin in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, March 7, 2020. Wisconsin won 60-56. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
No. 24 Badgers clinch share of Big 10 title, beat Indiana

By Michael Marot Mar. 07, 2020 02:55 PM EST

Police cite Nebraska guard after minor traffic accident

Mar. 06, 2020 02:15 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska men's basketball player was cited after leaving the scene of an accident, Lincoln police said. Sophomore...

Wilson scores 23, Army tops Holy Cross 79-67 in delayed game

Jan. 16, 2020 08:39 PM EST
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Matt Wilson scored 23 points, Tommy Funk had 18 points and seven assists, and Army defeated Holy Cross 79-67 on Thursday in a game...

North Carolina's Brandon Robinson (4) drives to the basket in the first an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
UNC basketball player Brandon Robinson injured in car crash

Jan. 13, 2020 04:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2019, file photo, Connecticut's James Bouknight watches his team warm up before an exhibition NCAA college basketball game against Saint Michael's in Hartford, Conn. Bouknight was accepted Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, into the state's accelerated rehabilitation program for first-time offenders, designed to leave him without a criminal record in connection with a September traffic accident. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
UConn guard charged with evading police is granted probation

Nov. 18, 2019 01:22 PM EST

Former Auburn, NBA player Marquis Daniels in auto accident

Nov. 17, 2019 07:15 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Former Auburn and NBA player Marquis Daniels was injured in an automobile accident. An Auburn basketball spokesman says...

Brother of Michigan State star dies after being hit by train

Nov. 10, 2019 01:56 PM EST
ALBION, Mich. (AP) — The brother of Michigan State basketball star Cassius Winston has died after being struck by an Amtrak train Saturday night. ...

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2019 file photo, Connecticut's James Bouknight handles the ball during UConn's men's and women's basketball teams annual First Night celebration in Storrs, Conn. Bouknight, facing charges after fleeing from a car accident on Sept. 27, has applied for a probation program that could leave him without a criminal record. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
UConn hoopster who fled crash applies for probation program

Oct. 29, 2019 11:12 AM EDT

Connecticut's James Bouknight, top, leaps over teammate Richard Springs to dunk the ball during UConn's men's and women's basketball teams' annual First Night celebration in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Police: UConn player who fled crash had odor of alcohol

By Pat Eaton-Robb Oct. 23, 2019 05:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 1, 2019 file photo Longtime Auburn University broadcaster Rod Bramblett speaks at an Auburn University alumni event in Dothan, Ala. The 16-year-old charged with manslaughter in the crash that killed Bramblett and his wife was driving more than 30 miles over the speed limit when his Jeep struck the rear of the couple's SUV, according to court records made public Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics via AP)
Teen driving 90 mph in Auburn announcer's manslaughter

Jul. 02, 2019 05:47 PM EDT

In this March 17, 2016, photo, Wisconsin NCAA college basketball assistant coach Howard Moore, left, passes to forward Nigel Hayes during an open practice at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. The University of Wisconsin says the wife and daughter of men's basketball assistant coach Howard Moore were killed in a Michigan automobile accident. Wisconsin's athletic department said Moore's wife, Jennifer, and their daughter, Jaidyn, were killed in the crash on M-14 early Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Washtenaw County's Superior Township. Michigan State Police Lt. Darren Green says Howard Moore suffered third-degree burns but his injuries were not considered life-threatening, and his son had minor injuries. (M.P King/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
Wisconsin assistant coach up and walking after crash

May. 27, 2019 09:47 PM EDT

In this March 17, 2016, photo, Wisconsin NCAA college basketball assistant coach Howard Moore, left, passes to forward Nigel Hayes during an open practice at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. The University of Wisconsin says the wife and daughter of men's basketball assistant coach Howard Moore were killed in a Michigan automobile accident. Wisconsin's athletic department said Moore's wife, Jennifer, and their daughter, Jaidyn, were killed in the crash on M-14 early Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Washtenaw County's Superior Township. Michigan State Police Lt. Darren Green says Howard Moore suffered third-degree burns but his injuries were not considered life-threatening, and his son had minor injuries. (M.P King/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
Wisconsin assistant coach's wife, daughter die in crash

By Keith Jenkins May. 26, 2019 10:43 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim speaks at a news conference after the team's NCAA college basketball game against Duke, in Syracuse, N.Y. A New Yorker who was fatally struck by a vehicle driven by Syracuse University’s basketball coach is being remembered as family man who loved life. A funeral will be held on Thursday evening, Feb. 28 for Jorge Jimenez. Police say Coach Jim Boeheim accidentally struck Jimenez on Feb. 20 while trying to avoid a disabled vehicle. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
Boeheim deemed 'not reckless' in fatal crash, case is closed

Mar. 07, 2019 02:57 PM EST

Correction: Michigan-Plane Mishap story

By The Associated Press Mar. 07, 2019 01:19 PM EST
In a story March 7 about an airplane mishap, The Associated Press reported erroneously that an incident involving a plane carrying the University of Michigan...

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim speaks at a news conference after the team's NCAA college basketball game against Duke, in Syracuse, N.Y. A New Yorker who was fatally struck by a vehicle driven by Syracuse University’s basketball coach is being remembered as family man who loved life. A funeral will be held on Thursday evening, Feb. 28 for Jorge Jimenez. Police say Coach Jim Boeheim accidentally struck Jimenez on Feb. 20 while trying to avoid a disabled vehicle. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
Funeral held for man accidentally hit by Syracuse coach

Feb. 28, 2019 08:01 AM EST

Funeral donated for man killed in Boeheim crash

Feb. 27, 2019 10:11 AM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — The funeral for a man who was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by Syracuse University basketball coach Jim Boeheim is being held at no...