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Mountain West reaches 6-year deals with CBS, Fox Sports

By Pat Graham Jan. 09, 2020 06:36 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — The Mountain West has agreed to six-year media rights deals with CBS Sports and Fox Sports that are worth a combined $270 million. ...

North Carolina's Garrison Brooks (15) dunks against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
North Carolina beats UCLA 74-64 to end 4-game losing streak

By John Marshall Dec. 21, 2019 05:33 PM EST

Michigan head basketball coach Juwan Howard attends an open practice, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan held its men's basketball media day Thursday, another first for Howard as he prepares for his initial season at the helm. The former Fab Five star returned to his school after coach John Beilein left for the NBA this offseason. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
New coach Juwan Howard talks up Michigan at media day

By Noah Trister Oct. 17, 2019 06:17 PM EDT

Vanderbilt head coach Jerry Stackhouse speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
The Latest: Stackhouse headlines 4 new SEC head coaches

Oct. 16, 2019 11:02 AM EDT

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

Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski listens to a question during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college basketball media day in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Krzyzewski says California law a needed conversation starter

By Steve Reed Oct. 08, 2019 10:16 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 1, 2006, file photo, Kansas broadcasting legend Max Falkenstien works his pregame show before a Colorado against Kansas NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan. Falkenstien, the affable and silver-tongued “Voice of the Jayhawks” who brought Kansas football and basketball into the homes of fans for six decades, died Monday, July 29, 2019. He was 95. The school announced his death in a statement. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Longtime KU broadcaster Max Falkenstien dies at 95

By Dave Skretta Jul. 29, 2019 07:57 PM EDT

Big 12 Conference commissioner Bob Bowlsby takes the stage on the first day of Big 12 Conference NCAA college football media days Monday, July 15, 2019, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David Kent)
Big 12 is a 10: Bowlsby says no talk of expanding league

By Stephen Hawkins Jul. 15, 2019 04:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2018, file photo, University of North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham makes comments during the NCAA college football team's media day in Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina had enough coaching changes last season to surprise even athletics director Bubba Cunningham. Cunningham hired five new head coaches for next season, telling The Associated Press that hopes the changes create “an enthusiasm, a vibrancy … and an excitement about the future.” (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
UNC's Cunningham eager to see impact of 5 new coaches

By Aaron Beard Jul. 05, 2019 02:31 PM EDT

University of Connecticut men's basketball coach Dan Hurley, left, women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma, second from left, and athletic director David Benedict, seated foreground, watch the board of trustees vote on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, on the school's campus in Storrs, Conn., to move most of UConn's athletic teams from the American Athletic Conference to the Big East. (AP Photo/Pat Eaton-Robb)
UConn rejoins Big East for hoops, other sports; not football

By Pat Eaton-Robb Jun. 26, 2019 01:40 PM EDT

At least 6 men's hoops programs to face NCAA allegations

Jun. 13, 2019 01:40 PM EDT
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A key NCAA official says six schools are going to be facing allegations of Level I violations as early as next month, the latest fallout in the...

CBS Sports buys some Big East men's games from Fox Sports

May. 09, 2019 01:50 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The Big East Conference has reached a multi-year agreement with CBS Sports to televise its men's college basketball games through the 2024-25 season....

Vitale raising millions for pediatric cancer research

By Fred Goodall May. 05, 2019 05:53 PM EDT
For all the accolades he's received as a college and professional basketball coach and an even longer career in broadcasting, Dick Vitale insists his greatest...

Virginia's Braxton Key celebrates after defeating Texas Tech 85-77 in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
NCAA title game, tournament see increases over last year

By The Associated Press Apr. 09, 2019 04:50 PM EDT

Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard pumps his fist during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Assistant coach Mark Adams masterminds Texas Tech's defense

By John Marshall Apr. 05, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

In this Thursday, March 28, 2019 photo, CBS director Bob Fishman poses in the production truck in Washington, D.C. Fishman is preparing to direct his 38th Final Four this week in Minneapolis. If anyone can speak about the growth of the NCAA Tournament on television it is Fishman. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Director's chair: CBS's Fishman ready for 37th Final Four

By Joe Reedy Apr. 02, 2019 05:36 PM EDT

Michigan State guard Cassius Winston, right, celebrates with teammates Matt McQuaid (20), Nick Ward (44) and Gabe Brown (13) after defeating Duke in an NCAA men's East Regional final college basketball game in Washington, Sunday, March 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Michigan State-Duke helps boost NCAA Tournament TV ratings

By The Associated Press Apr. 01, 2019 11:52 AM EDT

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma, left, and Buffalo head coach Felisha Legette-Jack embrace at the start of a second-round women's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
UConn expresses reservations about AAC media deal with ESPN

By Pat Eaton-Robb Mar. 28, 2019 11:39 AM EDT

American touts ESPN deal as similar to conference network

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 27, 2019 04:02 PM EDT
American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco says the league's new media rights deal with ESPN gives the AAC a platform similar to having its own branded...