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In this April 25, 2020 photograph, a small Mississippi state flag is held by a participant during a drive-by "re-open Mississippi" protest past the Governor's Mansion, in the background, in Jackson, Miss. This current flag has in the canton portion of the banner the design of the Civil War-era Confederate battle flag, that has been the center of a long-simmering debate about its removal or replacement. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
NCAA expands ban, joins SEC in targeting Confederate flag

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 19, 2020 11:30 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. ...

FILE - In this March 23, 2007, file photo, Alabama-Huntsville's Shaun Arvai, left, kneels on the ice after Alabama-Huntsville lost 3-2 to Notre Dame in two overtimes in a semifinal of the NCAA men's hockey Midwest Regional in Grand Rapids, Mich. When the word came down in one of those end-of-the-week news dumps that Alabama-Huntsville was dropping its men's hockey team, it hit especially hard. UAH also eliminated its men's and women's tennis teams at the same time it announced hockey's demise _ all in the name of balancing a bottom line that has taken a huge hit during the coronavirus pandemic.(AP Photo/Adam Bird, File)
Column: A college hockey program worth saving in Alabama

By Paul Newberry May. 29, 2020 06:56 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 28, 2020 10:22 AM EDT
May 30 1903 — Flocarline becomes the first filly to win the Preakness Stakes. 1908 — Jockey Joe Notter misjudges the...

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns reacts on the sideline after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. The Chicago Bears and cornerback Artie Burns agreed to a one-year contract, agent Drew Rosenhaus said on Saturday, March 21, 2020.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
The Latest: LSU to resume voluntary workouts June 8

By The Associated Press May. 22, 2020 07:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 14, 2019, file photo, the College World Series logo is partially painted at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb., as Vanderbilt players practice ahead of their College World Series game against Louisville. A group of Power Five coaches led by Michigan’s Erik Bakich is proposing a later start to the college baseball season to trim expenses in the post-coronavirus era, make the game more fan friendly and reduce injury risk to players. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
College baseball into July? Coaches say it would save money

By Eric Olson May. 22, 2020 04:15 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 14, 2020 11:13 AM EDT
May 16 1884 — Isaac Murphy, a black jockey considered one of the greatest U.S. riders, wins the first of his three Kentucky Derby titles...

FILE - In this March 15, 2019, file photo, Buffalo's Dontay Caruthers (22) looks to pass as Central Michigan's Dallas Morgan (23) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament in Cleveland. The Mid-American Conference is eliminating postseason tournaments in eight sports, including baseball and softball, and men's and women's basketball are among nine sports that will have postseasons scaled back. The MAC's announced the cost-cutting move Tuesday in response to the financial crisis being brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
MAC eliminating and scaling back postseason tournaments

By Ralph D. Russo May. 12, 2020 07:58 PM EDT

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...

Duquesne beats back George Mason with Carry at foul line

Feb. 29, 2020 10:32 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sincere Carry scored 23 points, Marcus Weathers finished with a double-double and Duquesne held off George Mason for an 81-78 win on Saturday...

Clemson's Clyde Trapp, center, dribbles after a steal during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Clemson, Newman surprise No. 5 Louisville with 77-62 win

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 15, 2020 06:20 PM EST

Sheffield's 31 leads Elon past College of Charleston 72-65

Feb. 08, 2020 08:19 PM EST
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Marcuss Sheffield scored 31 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and Elon knocked College of Charleston out of a tie for the league lead with...

Hobbs' leads streaking Boise St. past Wyoming 67-62

Feb. 05, 2020 12:22 AM EST
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Alex Hobbs scored a career-high 24 points off the bench to help Boise State rally late for a 67-62 win over Wyoming on Tuesday night. ...

Johnson lead W. Michigan past Miami (OH) 64-60

Feb. 04, 2020 09:40 PM EST
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Brandon Johnson scored 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field and foul line and Western Michigan beat Miami (Ohio) 64-60 Tuesday...

Former San Diego State forward Kawhi Leonard, now with the Los Angeles Clippers, watches as his No. 15 jersey is retired during a halftime ceremony in San Diego State's NCAA college basketball game against Utah State, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Mitchell, No. 4 SDSU rally to beat Utah State 80-68

By Bernie Wilson Feb. 02, 2020 12:21 AM EST

Howard's 32-point effort carries Marquette past St. John's

Jan. 21, 2020 11:50 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Markus Howard scored 32 points with six rebounds and four assists and Marquette beat St. John's 82-68 on Tuesday. Howard,...

Northwestern's Pat Spencer tries to shoot the ball against Minnesota's Jarvis Omersa during an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Oturu, Minnesota overpower Northwestern 77-68

By Dave Campbell Jan. 05, 2020 09:49 PM EST

Ingram scores 15 points to lead Florida Atlantic past UTSA

Associated Press Jan. 02, 2020 10:20 PM EST
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Jailyn Ingram scored 15 points and Michael Forrest scored 10 of his 13 from the foul line and Florida Atlantic beat UTSA 79-64 in a...

Jordan, Broncs fine from the foul line in 74-64 MAAC opener

Dec. 16, 2019 10:18 PM EST
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Stevie Jordan scored 14 of his 23 points from the foul line and Rider beat Marist 74-64 on Monday night in a Metro Atlantic...

Agee double-double sparks Iona past Kennesaw State 75-52

Nov. 23, 2019 08:52 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tajuan Agee scored 20 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as Iona ran away from Kennesaw State 75-52 on Saturday. Agee...