Women's sports
Arkansas starts 8-0 for first time in 22 years
By Eric W. Bolin Dec. 03, 2019 10:30 PM EST
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Jimmy Whitt Jr. scored 17 points and Arkansas won its eighth straight, 69-61, over Austin Peay on Tuesday night, tying its best...
AP Sportlight
Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 01, 2019 09:24 AM EST
Dec. 2
1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London.
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College basketball player in Georgia charged with murder
By Kate Brumback Nov. 25, 2019 11:26 AM EST
Jay Wright turning into legend in 19th season at Villanova
By Dan Gelston Oct. 25, 2019 03:31 AM EDT
Northwestern looks to bounce back from 2 losing seasons
By Andrew Seligman Oct. 23, 2019 10:23 AM EDT
Tennessee State AD Teresa Phillips to retire in June 2020
Oct. 17, 2019 04:49 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Teresa Phillips is retiring as Tennessee State's athletic director, a job she's held since April 2002.
Phillips announced her...
Krzyzewski says California law a needed conversation starter
By Steve Reed Oct. 08, 2019 10:16 AM EDT
Kansas apologizes for risque Snoop Dogg show at hoops event
By Dave Skretta Oct. 05, 2019 11:13 AM EDT
OVC keeping tournaments in Evansville through at least 2023
Sep. 12, 2019 01:14 PM EDT
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) — The Ohio Valley Conference has agreed to continue holding its men's and women's basketball tournaments at Evansville, Indiana, through at...
AP Sportlight
Compiled By Paul Montella Sep. 06, 2019 07:50 PM EDT
Sept. 8
1946 — Jack Kramer wins his first U.S. men's singles titles with a 9-7, 6-3, 6-0 win over Tom Brown.
1957 — Althea Gibson becomes...
Memphis hires Florida's Laird Veatch as athletic director
Aug. 09, 2019 12:11 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis has hired Laird Veatch to fill its athletic director vacancy.
Veatch has spent the last two years as Florida's executive...
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...
Iowa extends AD Gary Barta through 2024
Aug. 07, 2019 04:59 PM EDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa athletic director Gary Barta has agreed to a three-year contract extension.
The school announced Wednesday that Barta, who...
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...
UConn will pay $17M to leave the AAC for Big East
Jul. 26, 2019 03:28 PM EDT
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The University of Connecticut has agreed to pay a $17 million exit fee to the American Athletic Conference, so the school can rejoin the Big...
Big 12 is a 10: Bowlsby says no talk of expanding league
By Stephen Hawkins Jul. 15, 2019 04:03 PM EDT