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Monmouth gives men's basketball coach Rice 5-year extension

Aug. 30, 2021 04:15 PM EDT
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — Monmouth University men's basketball coach King Rice has been given a five-year contract extension through the 2025-26 season. ...

Maryland adds Old Dominion transfer Xavier Green

Jul. 30, 2021 08:54 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Xavier Green is transferring to Maryland after five seasons at Old Dominion. Maryland announced the signing Friday...

Texas Tech adds another transfer in UTEP's Bryson Williams

Jun. 14, 2021 05:41 PM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech added another transfer Monday in Bryson Williams, who is set to play for his third college in his fifth and final season. ...

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper and his wife Nicole, talk to the media after announcing a donation to Miracle Park on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Rock Hill, S.C. Tepper said he is no longer considering building a domed stadium in downtown Charlotte. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Panthers owner: 'No way' I'd build domed stadium post-COVID

By Steve Reed Jun. 08, 2021 03:40 PM EDT

Marshall AD Mike Hamrick moving into new role at school

Jun. 04, 2021 04:54 PM EDT
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall athletic director Mike Hamrick is stepping down at the end of the month to take on a new role at the school. ...

Florida adds FAU's Miskdeen, rounds out revamped hoops staff

May. 29, 2021 03:00 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida basketball coach Mike White filled the second of two staff vacancies by hiring Akeem Miskdeen on Saturday. ...

FILE - In this March 12, 2021, file photo, Abilene Christian head coach Joe Golding reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Lamar in the semifinals of the Southland Conference tournament in Katy, Texas. Golding has been named the new coach at UTEP after a decade at Abilene Christian that included an upset victory for the Wildcats in the first round of this season's NCAA Tournament. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Miner leader: Golding new UTEP coach after leading ACU upset

Apr. 14, 2021 04:08 PM EDT

Louisiana Tech forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. (2) celebrates sinking a shot as Colorado State's Isaiah Stevens (4), Adam Thistlewood, bottom center, and David Roddy, right, run past in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the NIT, Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. The shot that came with only a few seconds left on the clock helped the Colorado State to the 76-74 win. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
La. Tech rallies, beats Colorado St. in NIT consolation game

Mar. 28, 2021 05:41 PM EDT

Louisiana Tech guard Kalob Ledoux (5) defends against a shot by Mississippi State guard D.J. Stewart Jr. (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the NIT, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Mississippi State in NIT final after 84-62 win over La Tech

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 27, 2021 05:25 PM EDT

Colorado State guard David Roddy (21) works against Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries (0) for a shot opportunity in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the NIT, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
NIT - Semifinals - Game 2 (win) at NIT - Semifinals - Game 1 (win) 3/28/2021

Mar. 27, 2021 02:10 PM EDT

Western Kentucky coach Rick Stansbury gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Louisiana Tech in the quarterfinals of the NIT, Thursday, March 25, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Ledoux leads Louisiana Tech past WKU to reach NIT semis

Mar. 26, 2021 12:31 AM EDT

Western Kentucky center Charles Bassey, left, and Jordan Rawls (3) defend against a shot by Louisiana Tech forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the NIT, Thursday, March 25, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 3/25/2021

Mar. 25, 2021 10:24 PM EDT

North Texas head coach Grant McCasland hugs Javion Hamlet during the second half of a second-round game against Villanova in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Indianapolis. Villanova won 84-61. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Villanova hits 15 3s to knock off upstart North Texas 84-61

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 21, 2021 11:17 PM EDT

BYU guard Spencer Johnson (20) looks to shoot the ball in front of UCLA forward Mac Etienne, right, during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
East Regional - First Round - Game 5 (win) at East Regional - First Round - Game 6 (win) 3/22/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 10:14 PM EDT

Villanova head coach Jay Wright yells to his team as they played against Winthrop in the second half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
North Texas taking experience, confidence into 'Nova game

By Eric Olson Mar. 20, 2021 07:20 PM EDT

Colorado forward Dallas Walton (13) draws the charge from Georgetown guard Donald Carey (13) in the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Latest: Every seed except 16 has a team in second round

By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2021 12:42 PM EDT

Louisiana Tech guard Amorie Archibald (3) looks to pass as Mississippi guard Jarkel Joiner (24) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the NIT, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Louisiana Tech uses big 2nd-half run to beat Ole Miss in NIT

Mar. 19, 2021 11:34 PM EDT

Purdue's Trevion Williams (50) reacts with Jaden Ivey (23) after a dunk during the second half of a first-round game against North Texas in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. Williams was fouled on the play. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Syracuse Orange at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/21/2021

Mar. 19, 2021 10:26 PM EDT

North Texas's Javion Hamlet reacts to fans during the first half of a first-round game against Purdue in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
North Texas comes up big with 78-69 upset over Purdue

By Eddie Pells Mar. 19, 2021 10:11 PM EDT

Boise State guard Derrick Alston Jr. shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU in the first round of the NIT, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Charlotte Regional - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Charlotte Regional - First Round - Game 2 (win) 3/20/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 09:16 PM EDT