Government and politics
Colorado State hits 19 3-pointers, beats New Mexico 105-72

Jan. 16, 2020 12:06 AM EST
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Isaiah Stevens scored 19 points and Colorado State made a program-record 19 3-pointers in a 105-72 victory over New Mexico on...

Taylor has 32 points, 12 boards in Austin Peay's 82-63 win

Jan. 04, 2020 07:26 PM EST
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Terry Taylor had 32 points and 12 rebounds to lead Austin Peay to an 82-63 win over UT Martin on Saturday for the Governors' seventh...

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2019, file photo, Roger Federer, of Switzerland, chases a shot from Grigor Dimitrov, of Bulgaria, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. The Swiss government said it will produce a 20 franc silver coin with Federer’s image on it. It is the first time Switzerland has dedicated a commemorative coin to a living person. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
US Open Men Singles

Dec. 30, 2019 12:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2019, file photo, members of the Vatican Athletics sports team run for the media in front of St. Peter's basilica, at the Vatican. The Vatican launched the official track team, complete with Swiss Guards, priests and nuns. The team is part of the Holy See’s effort to use sports as an instrument for dialogue, peace and solidarity. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)
Sports quirks in 2019: Golf balls, oddballs, watches, pants

By Fred Lief Dec. 30, 2019 12:17 PM EST

Creighton's Marcus Zegarowski (11) passes the ball away from Nebraska's Dachon Burke Jr., right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Creighton rides fast start to a 95-76 win over Cornhuskers

By Eric Olson Dec. 07, 2019 04:43 PM EST

Alston, Boise State roll over NAIA Life Pacific 126-49.

Nov. 06, 2019 01:03 AM EST
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Redshirt junior Derrick Alston scored 25 points and Boise State set a program scoring record with a 126-49 win over Life Pacific on Tuesday...

Saint Mary's guard Tanner Krebs (00) throws a pass during the first half against Wisconsin during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Sioux Falls, S.D. (Abigail Dollins/Argus Leader via AP)
Ford scores 26, No. 20 Saint Mary's edges Wisconsin in OT

Nov. 05, 2019 11:42 PM EST

Florida to start selling alcohol at men's basketball games

Nov. 04, 2019 05:20 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida will sell alcohol at men's basketball games beginning with the team's season opener against North Florida. ...

Blake Harris leaves NC State program for personal reasons

Oct. 24, 2019 03:25 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State says guard Blake Harris is no longer with the program for unspecified personal reasons. Team...

Kentucky coach John Calipari greets the crowd during the NCAA college basketball team's Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. (Alex Slitz/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP)
Second-ranked Kentucky looks to veterans for leadership

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 24, 2019 09:00 AM EDT

Atlanta businessman spared prison in college hoops scandal

By Larry Neumeister Oct. 17, 2019 11:56 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — An Atlanta businessman and former NBA referee was spared prison time Thursday after pleading guilty in a college basketball scandal that paid bribes...

Utah's Both Gach speaks during the Pac-12 NCAA college basketball media day, in San Francisco, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Pac-12 players, coaches briefed on California likeness law

By Janie Mccauley Oct. 08, 2019 05:32 PM EDT

Miami coach Jim Larranaga answers a question during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college basketball media day in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
The Latest: Pay for play big topic at ACC media day

Oct. 08, 2019 10:45 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2019, file photo, Gov. Gavin Newsom answers a question during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif. Newsom announced Monday, Sept. 30, he signed a law that would let athletes at California universities make money from their images, names or likenesses. The law also bans schools from kicking athletes off the team if they get paid. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
The Latest: Former NCAA athlete applauds California law

Sep. 30, 2019 05:45 PM EDT

NJ financier adviser praised at NCAA scandal sentencing

By Larry Neumeister Sep. 12, 2019 05:37 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A New Jersey financial adviser was praised for his cooperation and a judge spared him from prison Thursday after he admitted his role in a college...

Adidas fixer gets year of probation in college hoops case

By Tom Hays Sep. 10, 2019 05:04 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A former Adidas consultant was sentenced Tuesday to one year of probation after prosecutors credited him with helping secure convictions against an...

President Donald Trump speaks before presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former NBA basketball player and general manager Jerry West, in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Trump presents Medal of Freedom to NBA's Jerry West

By Darlene Superville And Padmananda Rama Sep. 05, 2019 07:45 PM EDT

Former NBA basketball player and coach Bob Cousy, of the Boston Celtics, pauses while speaking as President Donald Trump stands, during a Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony for Cousy, in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Trump awards Medal of Freedom to NBA star Bob Cousy

By Kali Robinson Aug. 22, 2019 02:37 PM EDT

After strong year, new Wake AD's mission: 'Don't mess it up'

By Joedy Mccreary Aug. 08, 2019 12:39 PM EDT
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — During his first year on the job, new Wake Forest athletic director John Currie wants to keep the momentum going with the Demon Deacons on...

Lawmaker wants donors to pay for UConn's exit from AAC

By Pat Eaton-Robb Aug. 01, 2019 12:59 PM EDT
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The top Republican in the Connecticut Senate wants private donors to pick up the cost of UConn's departure from the American Athletic...