Saturday, July 30, 2011
UNC names Withers interim coach (AP)
Everett Withers won't dwell on the mixed emotions of becoming a head coach for the first time after the firing of Butch Davis at North Carolina. The interim coach just doesn't have time with preseason practice only a week away for the troubled program. "I told our assistant coaches this morning that I want to have fun," Withers said Friday at a news conference.
NCAA clears Pryor's mentor in '08 review (AP)
The mentor for former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor was investigated and cleared by the NCAA in 2008 of allegations that he improperly acted as a booster while helping the player pick a college, according to records released Friday. Less than three years later, mentor Ted Sarniak was a central figure in coach Jim Tressel's downfall and Pryor's departure from Ohio State.
Duke eyes possible violation by Coach K (AP)
Duke is investigating whether an NCAA recruiting rule was violated when coach Mike Krzyzewski reportedly offered a scholarship to a recruit during a summer tournament. Forward Alex Poythress told CBSSports.com that Krzyzewski spoke to him earlier this week while he was in Orlando, Fla., for a tournament with his AAU team, the Georgia Stars, and offered him a scholarship.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Bielema urges NCAA to kick out cheaters (AP)
Nearly six years removed from a battle with kidney cancer, Minnesota football coach Jerry Kill is in good health and starting a new job in the Big Ten. "I'm cancer-free," the first-year Gophers coach said Friday at the second and final Big Ten media day. "I don't know if you ever win that battle, but I am coaching and I'm blessed to do that." Diagnosed with kidney...
Michigan QB Robinson in new offense (AP)
Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson will look different to Big Ten fans this season. No, he didn't cut his dreadlocks. They'll still be flapping out the back of his helmet as he sprints past defenders. And, no, he's not about to start tying his shoelaces. The big difference between Robinson this year and last, when he was the most prolific offensive player in Michigan history, is where...
WAC seeking to boost membership (AP)
The changing Western Athletic Conference wants enough schools to have two divisions and an annual title game, and is looking to boost membership by selling programs on geographic convenience and the chance to be college football's next Boise State. "The WAC has shown that when you join the WAC, teams get better," Commissioner Karl Benson said as the league previewed this year's...
Nebraska QB Green transferring to Tulsa (AP)
Quarterback Cody Green has announced he's transferring from Nebraska to Tulsa. Green joins Tulsa the same week quarterback Shavodrick Beaver said he was transferring from the Hurricane. Green must sit out this season and then will have two years of eligibility. He decided to leave Nebraska after getting beaten out by Taylor Martinez for the starter's job last fall and having failed to make...
Big Ten set to usher in new era (AP)
The Big Ten gathered in its Midwestern hub city to usher in -- and celebrate -- a new era in one of college football's most tradition-rich conferences. The league has a new format, with two divisions and a championship game, and a new powerhouse member in Nebraska to help draw viewers to its already lucrative television network.
UNC AD to step down after Davis firing (AP)
North Carolina is now looking for a new permanent football coach and athletic director. A day after the school fired Butch Davis amid an NCAA investigation into his program, Dick Baddour said Thursday he will step down after 14 years running the 28-sport department. In the final year of a three-year contract extension that expires in June, Baddour will stay until the school can hire a replacement...
UNC names Withers interim coach (AP)
North Carolina has promoted defensive coordinator Everett Withers to interim head coach. The school announced the move in a statement Thursday night, one day after Butch Davis was fired amid an NCAA investigation into improper benefits and academic misconduct in the program. Chancellor Holden Thorp says Withers "is the right person for our football program under these challenging...
Jay Vincent jailed ahead of sentencing (AP)
Former NBA player and Michigan State star Jay Vincent has been sent to jail, five weeks before he gets his sentence in a federal fraud case. Defense lawyer Tom Clement says Vincent voluntarily revoked his bond and agreed to go to jail before a judge made a decision during a hearing Thursday in Grand Rapids.
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Oklahoma admits 2 major hoops violations (AP)
Oklahoma admitted Thursday that its men's basketball program committed two major rules violations and asked the NCAA for leniency despite its second serious infractions case in the last five years. Under NCAA bylaws, a "repeat violator" can face a minimum of having the sport dropped for one or two seasons with no scholarships provided for two seasons.
Butler's Howard, Vanzant going to Europe (AP)
Butler's Matt Howard and Shawn Vanzant are both going to Europe to play basketball. Howard, a forward from Connersville, Ind., has agreed to play for the Greek team Olympiacos, the team has announced. Howard must still pass a physical before the deal becomes official. He averaged 16.7 points and 7.7 rebounds as a senior, leading the Bulldogs to a second straight national runner-up finish.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Spurrier upbeat despite suspensions (AP)
South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier remains hopeful about his defending Southeastern Conference divisional winners, no matter how many distractions he must handle. The latest came Tuesday when quarterbacks coach G.A. Mangus was arrested and charged with nuisance conduct after police caught him urinating on a downtown Greenville street.
Hawaii picked to win smaller WAC (AP)
Hawaii has been picked to win the Western Athletic Conference title by media and competing coaches in a year of flux for a league down to eight schools this year. Hawaii, which finished 10-4 last season, was picked ahead of Fresno State and Nevada in both polls released Thursday at the conference's football preview in Las Vegas.
Big Ten set to usher in new era (AP)
The Big Ten gathered in Chicago to usher in a new era in one of college football's most tradition-rich conferences. The league has a new format, with two divisions and a championship game. It added powerhouse member Nebraska to help draw viewers to its already lucrative television network. There are plenty of reasons for the Big Ten to celebrate.
UNC AD to step down after Davis firing (AP)
A day after firing football coach Butch Davis, North Carolina also will start searching for a new athletic director. Dick Baddour said Thursday he plans to step down after 14 years as soon as the school can hire a replacement. Entering the final year of a three-year contract that expires next June, Baddour said it's important for his successor to name the next football coach instead of...
Pac-12 to launch networks August 2012 (AP)
Even during its run to the BCS title game last season, Oregon played one contest that wasn't televised. Ducks coach Chip Kelly will no longer have to hedge when out-of-state recruits' parents ask if they'll be able to watch their sons on TV. The Pac-12 announced Wednesday that it was launching its own networks.
Rose speeds shortly after DWI sentencing (AP)
Former NBA player and ESPN analyst Jalen Rose was given a speeding ticket in suburban Detroit hours after he was sentenced to nearly three weeks in jail for drunken driving, authorities said Thursday. Rose was clocked going 46 mph in a 25-mph zone shortly before 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, Clawson Police Chief Harry Anderson said.
Oklahoma admits 2 major hoops violations (AP)
Oklahoma admitted Thursday that it committed two major rules violations in its men's basketball program as it asked the NCAA for leniency despite its second serious infractions case in the last five years. Under NCAA bylaws, a "repeat violator" can face a minimum of having the sport dropped for one or two seasons with no scholarships provided for two seasons.
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ISU recruit Vanloo not cleared by NCAA (PA SportsTicker)
Iowa State says recruit Julie Vanloo hasn't been cleared by the NCAA to join the Cyclones next season and is looking at going to school in her native Belgium.
Pac-12 to launch networks August 2012 (AP)
Even during its run to the BCS title game last season, Oregon played one contest that wasn't televised. Ducks coach Chip Kelly will no longer have to hedge when out-of-state recruits' parents ask if they'll be able to watch their sons on TV. The Pac-12 announced Wednesday that it was launching its own networks.
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UCLA's Anderson banned for season opener (AP)
UCLA senior point guard Jerime Anderson has been suspended for at least the team's season opener following his arrest on suspicion of grand theft. UCLA spokesman Ryan Finney said Wednesday that Anderson was arrested on campus Tuesday night for the alleged theft of a laptop. In a statement, UCLA head coach Ben Howland said "This is a disappointing and unfortunate situation for Jerime."...
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Vols to NCAA: Some violations secondary (AP)
Though Tennessee agrees with most of the allegations made against it by the NCAA, the university argued in its response to the association that some of the violations should be considered secondary instead of major. The university also said it tried to do a better job monitoring the recruiting phone calls that got it into trouble.
QB Keenum gets C-USA preseason honor (AP)
Houston senior quarterback Case Keenum was named Conference USA's preseason offensive player of the year after missing most of 2010 with a knee injury. Keenum was awarded a sixth year of eligibility after tearing his ACL during the Cougars' third game of the season against UCLA. He was C-USA's Most Valuable Player in 2009 after throwing for 5,671 yards.
Oregon forges ahead despite controversy (AP)
Oregon coach Chip Kelly has proven adept at shutting out controversy and keeping his team focused on football. His first season with the Ducks, it was running back LeGarrette Blount's punch. Last season, it was quarterback Jeremiah Masoli's untimely dismissal. This season, it's purported street agent Willie Lyles.
Alabama disassociates from store owner (AP)
Alabama has disassociated from a local store owner for three years but says he didn't break any NCAA rules. Alabama officials had ordered T-Town Menswear owner Stan Albetar in December to stop selling, distributing or promoting items signed by or depicting current athletes. Compliance director Mike Ward said in a statement Tuesday that Albetar appeared to be in compliance with the rules and...
Florida RB Demps to stick with football (AP)
Florida running back Jeff Demps, a potential track star, is sticking with football. Demps met with first-year head coach Will Muschamp on Tuesday, then released a statement saying he is looking forward to "having a great senior season." Demps, who has been part of six national titles in track, skipped spring practice to focus on his sprinting career.
Ohio State says QB Pryor can't return (AP)
Terrelle Pryor's lawyer wanted Ohio State to make it clear to the NFL that his client could not return to the Buckeyes. So Ohio State not only declared its former star quarterback would not have played at any time during the 2011 season but also banned him from any contact with the school's athletic program for the next five years.
Kelly mum on Oregon, NCAA reviews (AP)
Chip Kelly had several months to prepare for the questions he finally faced at Pac-12 media day. The Oregon coach claimed he's eager to explain every aspect of the Ducks' dealings with a Texas-based recruiting service. Kelly told the Pac-12 media he would love to talk, but he's not allowed to clear up a problem that's threatening to tarnish the Ducks' run to the national title...
NCAA may broaden definition of agent (AP)
An NCAA panel has proposed broadening the definition of agents in a move aimed at closing the loophole that allowed Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton to keep playing despite his father's pay-for-play scheme -- and puzzled many across college athletics. The Division I Amateurism Cabinet is sponsoring legislation that would include family members and other third parties who shop an athlete's...
Vols to NCAA: Some violations secondary (AP)
Though Tennessee agrees with most of the allegations made against it by the NCAA, the university argued in its response to the association that some of the violations should be considered secondary instead of major. The university also said it tried to do a better job monitoring the recruiting phone calls that got it into trouble.
Jalen Rose gets 20 days in jail for DUI (AP)
Jalen Rose was sentenced Wednesday to 20 days in jail for a March drunken-driving crash near Detroit, despite a recommendation that the ESPN analyst and former NBA player not serve jail time and the public support of several prominent figures, including Detroit's mayor. When he pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in May, Rose told the judge he drank six martinis before crashing his SUV...
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Rodney White accused of growing pot (AP)
A former college basketball star has been arrested and accused of operating a sophisticated marijuana growing operation from his North Carolina home. Thirty-one-year-old Rodney White was scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in Iredell County. White is facing conspiracy to manufacture marijuana and other charges.
N. Carolina, Butler headline Maui field (AP)
Three-time champion North Carolina and first-time participant Butler headline the field for the 2012 EA Sports Maui Invitational. The rest of the teams that will play in the championship round at the Lahaina Civic Center announced Wednesday are Illinois, Marquette, Mississippi State, Southern California, Texas and Division II Chaminade, the host school.
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Ex-DePaul C headed to Oklahoma Baptist (AP)
Former DePaul center Kene Obi is transferring to Oklahoma Baptist to play his final season of college basketball. Bison coach Doug Tolin announced Obi's transfer on Tuesday. The 7-foot-1, 275-pound Obi will have one season of eligibility at Oklahoma Baptist, which plays in the NAIA's Sooner Athletic Conference.
NCAA considers replays at College World Series (AP)
The NCAA Baseball Rules Committee is proposing that instant replay be used to review certain calls at the College World Series next year. The rule must still be approved by the Playing Rules Oversight Panel. Reviewable plays would be limited to deciding if an apparent home run is fair or foul, whether a batted ball left the playing field for a home run or a ground-rule double or whether there is...
Kraushaar, Wooden's first center, dies (AP)
Carl Kraushaar, starting center for the late John Wooden's first two years as coach of UCLA, has died, the school said Saturday. Kraushaar died of natural causes surrounded by his family in Newport Beach on Thursday, UCLA spokesman Marc Dellins said in a statement. He was 84. Transferring from Compton College the same year the coach later known as the Wizard of Westwood arrived from Indiana...
Tar Heels, Spartans to play on Navy ship (AP)
The Navy has given final approval for the Morale Entertainment Foundation to stage the Carrier Classic basketball game between North Carolina and Michigan State on the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson on Veterans Day. It will be the first NCAA hoops game on an active flat top. Rear Admiral Dennis Moynihan, the Navy's chief spokesman, and Mike Whalen, director of the Morale Entertainment...
Sidney won't go to Europe with Miss. St. (AP)
Renardo Sidney will not travel with Mississippi State's basketball team on its five-game European exhibition trip, opting to return to Houston and work out with former NBA player John Lucas. Sidney, a 6-foot-10 forward, is expected to return to campus by mid-August to rejoin the Bulldogs for preseason workouts, according to a statement released by coach Rick Stansbury.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Oklahoma favored to win new-look Big 12 (AP)
Oklahoma is the overwhelming favorite to win the first championship in the new-look Big 12. The Sooners won seven of the last 11 Big 12 titles when there were 12 teams. Now there are 10 teams that will play a round-robin schedule instead of divisional play. The first Big 12 title for the Sooners was 2000, when they also won the national championship in coach Bob Stoops' second season.
Boise State picked to win Mountain West (AP)
Boise State was picked by members of the media to win the Mountain West Conference title in its first year in the league. The Broncos, who finished last season ranked No. 10 in the nation while playing in the Western Athletic Conference, received 28 of 31 first-place votes in a poll released by the conference on Tuesday.
Kelly mum on Oregon, NCAA reviews (AP)
Oregon coach Chip Kelly refuses to discuss the Ducks' use of Texas-based recruiting service until the school and the NCAA finish an extensive review of the program's dealings with the service's owner. Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens acknowledged the review Tuesday before Pac-12 media day, and Kelly provided little new information in his first comments to reporters about an...
Sooners still hurting after Box's death (AP)
Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops says he and his team are still recovering from the offseason death of linebacker Austin Box. Stoops says when the team gets together next week for the start of fall practice that they will address how to keep moving forward without forgetting Box, who would have been a senior this season.
Gamecocks suspend QBs coach after arrest (AP)
South Carolina assistant G.A. Mangus was suspended by Gamecocks coach Steve Spurrier after being arrested in Greenville. The third-year quarterbacks coach was charged with nuisance conduct after officers saw him urinating on a downtown street. "G.A. has been suspended from all coaching activities until this matter is resolved," Spurrier said Tuesday in statement.
Media picks Ducks to win new Pac-12 (AP)
Oregon is favored to win the Pac-12 football title in the annual media poll. The Ducks are picked to win the North Division and the inaugural Pac-12 title game by 28 of the 42 voters in the poll released Tuesday before the league's media day. Southern California is favored to win the South Division, edging Arizona State.
Kansas QB Berglund pleads not guilty (AP)
Kansas freshman quarterback Brock Berglund will report to the Jayhawks' training camp next week after entering a not guilty plea to a misdemeanor assault charge in Colorado. Berglund entered the plea Monday in Douglas County, Colo. He is charged after third-degree assault after allegedly punching a man April 9 during a party in Sedalia, a town about 25 miles southwest of Denver.
Ex-Kentucky F Allison killed in shooting (AP)
Columbus police say former University of Kentucky basketball player Desmond Allison was killed and another man was wounded in a shooting outside an apartment complex in Northeast Columbus. Authorities say the two were shot multiple times at around 4 p.m. Monday after they became involved in an argument with several people.
Vols defend handling of Pearl's firing (AP)
Tennessee officials say they did not immediately fire former basketball coach Bruce Pearl after he revealed he lied to NCAA investigators because doing so would deter others from reporting misconduct. The university's official response to the NCAA's 12 allegations of violations shows Pearl continued to cover up wrongdoings though, even after his job was spared.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
ACC plagued by NCAA investigations (AP)
It's been another long summer at Atlantic Coast Conference headquarters because of NCAA investigations into some of its members' football programs. The ongoing probe into allegations of improper benefits and academic misconduct at North Carolina has lingered for more than a year. An investigation at Georgia Tech led the NCAA earlier this month to vacate the Yellow Jackets' 2009 ACC...
FSU's Fisher has high hopes for 2011 (AP)
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher heads to the Atlantic Coast Conference's annual football kickoff festivities embracing preseason predictions that have the Seminoles favored to win their first ACC title since 2005 and possibly contend for a national championship. Fisher, quarterback EJ Manuel and defensive end Brandon Jenkins are in Pinehurst, N.C., where they're likely to be the center of...
Baylor indefinitely suspends WR Gordon (AP)
Baylor receiver Josh Gordon has been suspended indefinitely from the football program for violation of team rules. Coach Art Briles announced the suspension in a release Saturday, but did not specify the violation. Gordon caught 42 passes for 714 yards and seven TDs as a sophomore last season. He started five games and made the longest reception in school history, a 94-yard score in a win over...
Kraushaar, Wooden's first center, dies (AP)
Carl Kraushaar, starting center for the late John Wooden's first two years as coach of UCLA, has died, the school said Saturday. Kraushaar died of natural causes surrounded by his family in Newport Beach on Thursday, UCLA spokesman Marc Dellins said in a statement. He was 84. Transferring from Compton College the same year the coach later known as the Wizard of Westwood arrived from Indiana...
Saturday, July 23, 2011
S. Carolina holds seminar on concussions (AP)
More than 120 athletic trainers, team physicians and other medical personnel came together to discuss concussions and other traumatic injuries from contact sports at a seminar hosted by South Carolina's athletic and sports medicine departments. Trainers and doctors from South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee presented case studies and talked about updated protocols in dealing with eye injuries,...
Oregon AD addresses recruiting probe (AP)
Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens sent an email to key supporters Friday, saying the school is still reviewing "the use of outside recruiting services." The email comes ahead of the Pac-12 media day in Los Angeles on Tuesday, when football coach Chip Kelly likely will have to answer questions for the first time about the Ducks' $25,000 payment to a recruiting agency.
Texas A&M gives Sherman raise, adds year (AP)
Texas A&M is bumping football coach Mike Sherman's salary up to $2.2 million annually and adding a year to the four remaining on his contract. Sherman is getting a $400,000 raise per year effective Sept. 1, the school said Friday. He's completed three of the seven years on his existing contract.
Ohio St. avoids fail-to-monitor penalty (AP)
The NCAA has told Ohio State that it won't face the most severe charges possible in the memorabilia-for-cash and tattoos scandal that cost football coach Jim Tressel his job. Investigators said they found no evidence that Ohio State failed to properly monitor its football program or any evidence of a lack of institutional control, according to a letter sent to the university and released...
Report: Vols self-impose 2-yr. probation (AP)
The Knoxville News Sentinel is reporting that Tennessee has self-imposed a two-year probation on its athletics department as part of its response to alleged NCAA violations. The probation and other smaller penalties are outlined in the university's 191-page official response to the NCAA allegations, which was filed in May and inspected by the newspaper.
LSU QB Jefferson hoping to change minds (AP)
LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson doesn't shy away from the criticism he received last season. In fact, he says, he deserved it. The senior said Friday he's spent the offseason logging the hours needed to win people over -- and win games. "I'm doing a lot to change a lot of people's opinions this year," Jefferson said at Southeastern Conference media days.
Purdue G Hart out 3-4 months (AP)
Purdue guard John Hart has had surgery on his right foot to repair a stress fracture and the recovery is expected to take 12 to 16 weeks. Coach Matt Painter made the announcement in a release Friday. Hart will be a junior next season and the timeline could keep him off the court when practice opens in mid-October.
Coaches caught up in investment mess (AP)
The accountant looked over documents related to the J. David Financial Group and couldn't shake the feeling. Something "seemed peculiar to me," Chris Peden said. So, Peden did what any responsible accountant would do. After going to his supervisor, asking questions and not getting any good answers, he turned the material over to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Lady Vols' Kamiko Williams has ACL surgery (PA SportsTicker)
Tennessee junior guard Kamiko Williams is recovering from surgery on a torn ligament in her left knee.
Report: Vols self-impose 2-yr. probation (AP)
The Knoxville News Sentinel is reporting that Tennessee has self-imposed a two-year probation on its athletics department as part of its response to alleged NCAA violations. The probation and other smaller penalties are outlined in the university's 191-page official response to the NCAA allegations, which was filed in May and inspected by the newspaper.
Drake C VanDeest out 4-6 months (AP)
Drake center Seth VanDeest could miss the start of next season because of a torn labrum in his right shoulder. VanDeest had surgery Thursday and is expected to need four to six months to recover. Drake officials say the junior aggravated a previous shoulder injury during summer league play in late June.
Friday, July 22, 2011
NCAA considers new start date for women's tourney (PA SportsTicker)
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer
Same expectations, new backdrop for Tide (AP)
Trent Richardson keeps a sign in his apartment emphasizing that he "Never Again" wants to experience another miserable loss like last season's Auburn game. Even more painful memories linger around Tuscaloosa with a city still recovering from a deadly tornado. For that, no special signs are needed.
Alabama preseason favorite in SEC (AP)
Alabama's the favorite to win the Southeastern Conference title. The Crimson Tide was the pick of media covering SEC media days to beat South Carolina in the league championship game. Alabama received 111 votes to win the West followed by LSU (30), Arkansas (23), Mississippi State (1) and Auburn. Mississippi was picked to finish last but got two first-place votes.
UNC's Davis to release his cell records (AP)
North Carolina coach Butch Davis plans to release his personal cell phone records to media outlets covering the NCAA investigation of the school's football program. The school had previously released records in June showing only few calls from Davis' office and university-issued cell phone in 2009 and 2010.
Tar Heels, Spartans to play on Navy ship (AP)
The Navy has given final approval for the Morale Entertainment Foundation to stage the Carrier Classic basketball game between North Carolina and Michigan State on the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson on Veterans Day. It will be the first NCAA hoops game on an active flat top. Rear Admiral Dennis Moynihan, the Navy's chief spokesman, and Mike Whalen, director of the Morale Entertainment...
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Sidney won't go to Europe with Miss. St. (AP)
Renardo Sidney will not travel with Mississippi State's basketball team on its five-game European exhibition trip, opting to return to Houston and work out with former NBA player John Lucas. Sidney, a 6-foot-10 forward, is expected to return to campus by mid-August to rejoin the Bulldogs for preseason workouts, according to a statement released by coach Rick Stansbury.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Chizik: No confrontation with NCAA rep (AP)
Auburn coach Gene Chizik says an exchange with the NCAA enforcement director was "not confrontational at all." Chizik said Thursday at SEC media days that he just asked Julie Roe Lach to clarify the process and she was "happy" to do so. The New York Times reported the discussion that occurred at SEC meetings in June with Roe Lach saying the investigation was still ongoing.
Arkansas QB Wilson has help in backfield (AP)
Ryan Mallett's replacement as Arkansas' starting quarterback will have no shortage of playmakers at his disposal. There's Knile Davis, a 1,300-yard rusher. And Greg Childs, Joe Adams, Jarius Wright, Cobi Hamilton and one of the nation's best receiving corps. The quarterback -- whether it's Tyler Wilson or Brandon Mitchell -- will have the luxury of at least five go-to guys not...
Longhorn Network an unfair advantage? (AP)
Texas officials talked with Big 12 athletic directors and presidents this week about the upcoming launch of the Longhorn Network in hopes of calming fears that it gives the Longhorns an unfair advantage over their rivals. Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Longhorns officials are aware of the concerns among Texas rivals that the 20-year, $300 million...
Spurrier: QB Garcia likely back for camp (AP)
Steve Spurrier was back in his old SEC media days form, cracking wise, raving about his team's offensive playmakers and still managing a folksy dose of poormouthing, too. He said "in all likelihood", quarterback Stephen Garcia will be back in the fold for preseason camp. After all, Spurrier cracked, "I guess we don't want to kick him out for stupidity." Yep, the head...
Muschamp mixes old with new at Florida (AP)
The typical formula for a new college football coach is simple: Break down the program, implement new philosophies and then hope those changes turn into newfound success. For Will Muschamp, there's one problem with that blueprint: He didn't take over the typical college football program. The 39-year-old first-time head coach grabbed one of the sport's plum jobs when he was hired to lead...
Slive: Strengthen academic requirements (AP)
SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said recent headlines across the country have laid bare the darker side of major college sports so much that they have "lost the benefit of the doubt." With that in mind, Slive opened Southeastern Conference media days Wednesday by outlining some proposals for change across the NCAA in everything from raising academic requirements for incoming freshmen to...
Staley: Timing wasn't right to leave SCarolina (AP)
Dawn Staley has a passion for her past. But she's more excited about entering her fourth season as basketball coach at South Carolina. Staley told The Associated Press the timing wasn't right to leave the Gamecocks when the chance to take over at Virginia, her alma, arose in March. South Carolina "would've been hard place to leave," Staley said Thursday.
NCAA puts LSU on 1-year probation (AP)
LSU committed major violations while recruiting a junior college football player, but won't be slapped with any postseason bans or future scholarship reductions, the NCAA ruled Tuesday. The governing body decided to place the school on probation for a year and cited a former assistant coach for unethical conduct.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Longhorn Network an unfair advantage? (AP)
Texas officials talked with Big 12 athletic directors and presidents this week about the upcoming launch of the Longhorn Network in hopes of calming fears it gives the Longhorns an unfair advantage over their rivals. Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds tells The Associated Press that Texas wants to avoid any NCAA problems if the network airs high school games that have Longhorn recruits.
Arkansas QB Wilson has help in backfield (AP)
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino has a luxury while breaking in a new starting quarterback. Tyler Wilson will have 1,300-yard rusher Knile Davis and a deep, talented receiving corps to relieve some pressure. Petrino said Wednesday at Southeastern Conference media day that it will take some load off Wilson and he won't have to force it to one receiver.
Slive: Strengthen academic requirements (AP)
SEC Commissioner Mike Slive says recent headlines show that college athletics "has lost the benefit of the doubt." He says the negative perception of college athletics resulting from infractions cases from Ohio State to LSU and Auburn "casts a shadow over the extraordinary student-athletes across the country" and merits change.
Ivy League limits full-contact practices (AP)
In an effort to reduce the number of concussions and subconcussive hits, Ivy League football teams will be allowed to have just two full-contact practices a week, three less than the NCAA allows. The league announced Wednesday that the presidents of its eight schools have accepted a series of recommendations made by a special committee that put the Ivy League in a leadership role in trying to...
Swinney looks to help Clemson rebound (AP)
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney knows questions will follow his Tigers into this season after last year's underwhelming record. He just hopes they don't last long. "Well, we've had one good year and one bad year," Swinney said Tuesday. "And it's my job to make sure we don't have any more of those bad years." Swinney took the Tigers to their first Atlantic Coast...
Leach back in Lubbock for book signing (AP)
Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach says his book is more about his career than his firing because he started writing it before he was dismissed amid accusations he mistreated a player with a concussion. Leach said Tuesday before a book signing in Lubbock that it would have been "irresponsible" not to detail his 2009 firing from Texas Tech.
Longhorn Network an unfair advantage? (AP)
Texas officials talked with Big 12 athletic directors and presidents this week about the upcoming launch of the Longhorn Network in hopes of calming fears it gives the Longhorns an unfair advantage over their rivals. Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds tells The Associated Press that Texas wants to avoid any NCAA problems if the network airs high school games that have Longhorn recruits.
Pairings set for NIT Season Tip-Off (AP)
Syracuse, Oklahoma State, Virginia Tech and Stanford will be the hosts for the opening doubleheaders of the 2011 NIT Season Tip-Off. The pairings for the 27th edition of the tournament were announced Wednesday. The first two rounds will be Nov. 14-16. The semifinals and finals are at Madison Square Garden Nov.
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Gottfried changing culture at NC State (AP)
Mark Gottfried wants his North Carolina State basketball players to believe they can win after five straight years of struggle. He's unafraid of going head-to-head against the national powers from just down the road for recruits. And the coach isn't shy about changing the mentality and habits within a program that hasn't been to the NCAA tournament in five years.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
NCAA puts LSU on 1-year probation (AP)
The NCAA says LSU committed major violations in its football program while recruiting a junior college player and cited a former assistant coach for unethical conduct. The probe found that ex-assistant coach D.J. McCarthy improperly arranged for transportation and housing for former defensive lineman Akiem Hicks, then later tried to cover up those actions.
SEC's Slive: Change in the air for NCAA (AP)
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive thinks change is in the air for the NCAA -- and to him that's a good thing. Slive says he and other college and league administrators "feel like change is important," including having investigations "handled in a timely way." Slive spoke to The Associated Press ahead of SEC media days starting Wednesday, with NCAA...
Ineligible Jackson St. favorite in SWAC (AP)
Jackson State is the favorite to win its division despite being ineligible to play in the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship game. League coaches picked Jackson State to win the East Division and Grambling State to win the West in balloting released Tuesday at SWAC media day. The league voted to make Jackson State and Southern ineligible to play for the title because of low APR scores.
Bush's family gets back copy of Heisman (AP)
Reggie Bush's family has taken back a copy of his 2005 Heisman Trophy from a San Diego sports museum. The San Diego Hall of Champions said it returned the trophy to the family on Friday and declined further comment. The museum received the trophy from the family in March but never displayed it. Bush relinquished his title as Heisman winner last year after an NCAA probe concluded that he and his...
USC suspends RB Tyler for comments (AP)
Southern California tailback Marc Tyler has been suspended from all team activities and the Trojans' season opener for comments he made to TMZ that implied he gets paid to play for USC. When asked by TMZ whether he could make more money at USC or in the NFL, Tyler said, "USC, they breaking bread," making a gesture indicating a large stack of money.
Ex-Toledo RB pleads guilty in bribe case (AP)
A former University of Toledo running back pleaded guilty Monday to working with a Detroit gambler accused of placing bets on football and basketball games, the third ex-Rocket to be convicted in a point-shaving probe. Harvey "Scooter" McDougle Jr. of Cleveland said he accepted more than $5,000 from Ghazi "Gary" Manni in exchange for information about the Rockets in 2004-05.
Leighton named Fordham coach (AP)
Kevin Leighton, who led Manhattan College to at least 30 wins in each of his six seasons there, has moved across the borough and become the baseball coach at Fordham. The announcement was made Monday by Fordham, the oldest and winningest baseball program in NCAA history. Through the 2011 season, the Rams have compiled 4,074 all-time victories, over 800 wins more than second-place Texas (3,246).
Son of Arkansas coach Petrino arrested (AP)
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino says the arrest of his son on DWI and drug charges is a family and legal matter and doesn't concern the Razorback football team. Police in the southern Indiana city of Huntingburg said 23-year-old Dominic R. Petrino of Fayetteville was arrested at 12:06 a.m. Monday. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, possession of marijuana, illegal possession of...
Quinnipiac coach Moore signs extension (AP)
Quinnipiac basketball coach Tom Moore has signed a contract extension through the 2015-16 season. The contract was announced Monday. Terms were not disclosed. Moore led the Bobcats to a 22-10 record in 2010-11 and took Quinnipiac to a school-record 23 victories in 2009-10. The Bobcats won their first Northeast Conference regular season championship and national postseason tournament berth.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Michigan's Howard enshrined in Hall (AP)
Desmond Howard shook his head and smiled. It's been 20 years since he won the Heisman Trophy at Michigan as an electrifying pass catcher and kick returner. To him it just doesn't seem possible it happened so long ago. "Time just flies doesn't it? Twenty years is unbelievable. That's one of those things when somebody says it you kind of got to do the math in your head, like `Yeah I...
Oregon mum on recruiting scandal (AP)
Oregon has hired a high-profile law firm and stayed mum as questions mount about the Ducks' $25,000 payment to a Texas-based recruiting service. The NCAA is investigating what appears to be an inflated payment for services provided by so-called street agent Willie Lyles of Complete Scouting Services in Houston.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
UCLA's Trevor Bauer wins Golden Spikes Award (AP)
UCLA right-hander Trevor Bauer has won the Golden Spikes Award as the top amateur baseball player. The award was announced Friday by the U.S. Baseball Federation. Bauer was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the third pick on the first round of last month's amateur draft after going 13-2 with 1.25 ERA and Division I-leading and Pac-10 record 203 strikeouts.
Ex-Georgia coach Donnan in Ponzi scheme? (AP)
A former University of Georgia football coach has been accused in court documents of making millions of dollars from a Ponzi scheme. The federal documents filed this week in bankruptcy court in Ohio contend that Jim Donnan and his wife, Mary, attracted investments for GLC Ltd., which filed for bankruptcy in February.
Arkansas dismisses OT Oden for DWI (AP)
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino says offensive tackle Anthony Oden has been dismissed from the football team after his second arrest for driving while intoxicated in the last year. Oden, who was listed as a possible starting tackle on the Razorbacks' spring depth chart, was arrested early Saturday morning by Fayetteville police.
North Carolina G McDonald tears ACL (AP)
North Carolina reserve guard Leslie McDonald has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and could miss the coming season. The school said Friday that McDonald was injured during a summer league game in Durham on Thursday night. McDonald averaged seven points per game off the bench and was second on the team with 51 3-pointers.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Tressel had history of compliance issues (AP)
Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel was told by the school that he did a poor job of self-reporting NCAA violations years before he failed to tell his bosses that players were selling championship rings and other Buckeyes memorabilia, a cover-up that cost him his job. In an evaluation of Tressel's job performance from 2005-06, then-athletic director Andy Geiger rated Tressel...
Georgia's Samuel returning to tailback (AP)
Georgia linebacker Richard Samuel will return to tailback this season. Coach Mark Richt made the announcement Thursday. The Bulldogs lost their top two rushers from 2009 when Washaun Ealey transferred and Caleb King was ruled academically ineligible. Incoming freshman Isaiah Crowell, a high-profile signee, is listed on the depth chart at tailback along with Carlton Thomas, Samuel and two others...
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Ga. Tech fined $100K, put on probation (AP)
The NCAA put Georgia Tech on four years of probation, fined the school $100,000 and stripped its ACC title game win from the 2009 football season on Thursday for violations that also included problems in the men's basketball program. Georgia Tech did not lose scholarships and was not ruled ineligible for postseason games in either sport, but the basketball team had the number of recruiting...
Report: Auburn still under investigation (AP)
An NCAA official told Auburn coach Gene Chizik that it is not done investigating the Tigers' football program and the recruitment of Cam Newton, The New York Times reported Wednesday. Chizik asked NCAA vice president for enforcement Julie Roe Lach several questions, including why the NCAA had not announced that the Newton investigation was finished, during a presentation at the Southeastern...
Judge denies McAdoo's bid to rejoin UNC (AP)
A judge denied a request Wednesday by a former North Carolina football player to be reinstated to the team after being declared permanently ineligible for academic misconduct by the NCAA. Durham County Superior Court Judge Orlando Hudson denied a petition by Michael McAdoo seeking to compel the university to reinstate him while preventing the NCAA from interfering in that process or punishing the...
West Virginia OL Jenkins to miss season (AP)
West Virginia left guard Josh Jenkins will miss this season after undergoing surgery on his left knee. Jenkins was injured in West Virginia's spring game April 29 and had surgery July 5. Trainer David Kerns said Wednesday that Jenkins' medial collateral ligament healed properly, but surgery was needed to stabilize the knee.
Ga. Tech fined $100K, put on probation (AP)
The NCAA put Georgia Tech on four years of probation, fined the school $100,000 and stripped its ACC title game win from the 2009 football season on Thursday for violations that also included problems in the men's basketball program. Georgia Tech did not lose scholarships and was not ruled ineligible for postseason games in either sport, but the basketball team had the number of recruiting...
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Xavier AD to head selection committee (AP)
Xavier University athletics director Mike Bobinski will be the chairman of the NCAA Division I men's basketball committee for the 2012-13 season. The NCAA announced Wednesday that Bobinski would succeed Connecticut athletics director Jeff Hathaway as chairman after the upcoming season and tournament.
Texas-Arlington expected to join WAC (AP)
Texas-Arlington is expected to become the next member of the Western Athletic Conference. A vote by the board of the regents for the University of Texas system is scheduled for Thursday. UTA already has announced plans for an afternoon news conference on campus featuring WAC commissioner Karl Benson. The affiliation would start with the 2012-13 school year.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
No charges in Lobos saggy pants arrest (AP)
Prosecutors said Wednesday they will not file charges against a University of New Mexico football player who was arrested after wearing saggy pants on a plane at San Francisco airport. The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office reviewed the June 15 arrest of DeShon Marman and determined criminal charges were not warranted, District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said.
NCAA reprimands Baylor, Louisville coaches (AP)
The NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee has publicly reprimanded Baylor coach Kim Mulkey and Louisville coach Jeff Walz for comments and actions during the 2011 championship tournament. The NCAA said Wednesday that both coaches violated tournament policy. It said Mulkey made disparaging comments about the bracket decisions, and Walz used profane and abusive language toward game...
Ohio St. players resigned to sanctions (AP)
Ohio State's players say they are resigned to make the best of the school's self-imposed penalties, no matter how hurt or angry some may feel. "There's nothing we can really do about that," offensive lineman J.B. Shugarts said after a conditioning workout this week. "The university decided to make that call.
Nate Montana pleads guilty (AP)
Joe Montana's son has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of reckless driving stemming from a traffic stop in which he declined a breathalyzer test. Nate Montana was pulled over for going 39 mph in a 25 mph zone in Missoula early June 3. The 21-year-old University of Montana quarterback was arrested on a first-offense DUI charge after a sheriff's deputy said he smelled alcohol and that...
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Death of Sooners LB Box ruled accidental (AP)
Oklahoma linebacker Austin Box had five prescription painkillers and an anti-anxiety drug in his system when he died, according to a preliminary toxicology report released Tuesday by the state medical examiner's office. The death of the 22-year-old Box two months ago was ruled accidental. In the report, the agency said the combination of drugs likely caused pulmonary edema, or fluid in the...
Ex-Penn State RB's civil suit dismissed (AP)
A federal judge has dismissed former Penn State running back Austin Scott's civil lawsuit against the university, police and a female acquaintance over a rape charge against him that was later dropped. No evidence supported Scott's accusation that the woman, the school, police and prosecutors conspired against him, U.S.
Ex-Texas Tech coach Leach releasing book (AP)
Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach is offering up details of what he says was happening behind the scenes around the time he was fired. Leach is releasing a book titled "Swing Your Sword." In excerpts made available Tuesday, Leach said emails "suggest" there was never a university investigation into allegations he mistreated a player with a concussion but rather "an effort...
Heisman winner Crouch to play in UFL (AP)
The Omaha Nighthawks are giving Eric Crouch another shot at professional football. The United Football League team held a news conference Tuesday to announce it has signed the 2001 Heisman Trophy winner who once starred down the road at Nebraska. The 32-year-old Crouch said he's looking forward to getting one more chance to play football in his hometown but added that he's not out to prove...
Georgia TB King to supplemental draft (AP)
Former Georgia tailback Caleb King says he is entering the NFL's supplemental draft. King, who would have been a senior, was declared academically ineligible for the 2011 season on Friday. He finished spring drills as Georgia's starter. King said Tuesday in a statement released by Georgia he is looking forward to the opportunity to continue his career in the NFL.
WVU LB Busick charged with armed robbery (AP)
West Virginia University linebacker Branko Busick is free on $25,000 bond after being charged with an armed robbery at a Morgantown apartment building. Morgantown police say the 20-year-old Steubenville, Ohio, native was arrested Monday evening. He was arraigned Tuesday before Monongalia County Magistrate Hershel Mullins in a videoconference with the North Central Regional Jail.
ESPN sues Ohio St. on public records law (AP)
ESPN has sued Ohio State University, alleging the school violated state public records law by denying requests for items related to an NCAA investigation that has led to the loss of football coach Jim Tressel and star quarterback Terrelle Pryor. The lawsuit filed Monday in the Ohio Supreme Court asks justices to order the university to release the records and pay attorney fees and court costs.
Luck looks toward season without regret (AP)
Andrew Luck still has no regrets. "I was happy with my decision," Luck said, reflecting on his announcement last winter that he would delay his NFL career and play one more season at Stanford. "I'm still happy." Luck has had several months to let the consequences of his choice sink in -- to think about the millions of dollars he could have earned this year, to wonder whether...
Bolden, McGloin lead Penn State QB race (AP)
Quinn Barham didn't hear much from Penn State teammate Rob Bolden earlier this offseason, so he reached out to make sure the sophomore quarterback was OK and returning to Happy Valley. Well, Bolden is back after toying with the idea of transferring, and he's made it clear he wants his starting job back.
Ex-Kansas St. G Pullen to play in Italy (AP)
Former Kansas State guard Jacob Pullen has signed a contract to play for Pallacanestro Biella of the Italian League. The school announced the move Tuesday, less than two weeks after the NBA lockout began. Pullen is Kansas State's all-time leading scorer with 2,132 points, fourth-best in Big 12 history.
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Monday, July 11, 2011
LB Vrabel retires, named Ohio St. asst. (AP)
Former All-Pro outside linebacker Mike Vrabel believes his 14 years in the NFL will help him as an assistant coach at his alma mater. After several days of speculation, Vrabel officially retired from the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday and also announced he was returning to Ohio State as a linebackers coach.
Former Notre Dame DL Duranko dies of ALS (AP)
Pete Duranko, a star defensive lineman on Notre Dame's 1966 national championship team who went on to play eight years for the Denver Broncos, has died of Lou Gehrig's disease. He was 67. Notre Dame announced Sunday that Duranko died at a hospice in Windber, Pa., on Friday. He had battled amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for a decade.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
US takes 5th place in Under 19s (AP)
Tim Hardaway, Jr. of Michigan scored 21 points and Jeremy Lamb of NCAA champion Connecticut tipped in his own miss with 29 seconds to play to give the United States a 78-77 victory over Australia on Sunday in the fifth-place game of FIBA's Under 19 World Championships. Lamb finished 2 for 16 from the field for the U.S.
Former TCU coach Dougherty dead at 50 (AP)
Neil Dougherty, who coached the TCU basketball team for six seasons, has died. He was 50. His death was announced Friday by the University of Kansas, where he once worked as an assistant. The school said he died Tuesday in Indianapolis. Dougherty was most recently director of athlete and coach programs for the NCAA's iHoops program, a joint venture with the NBA and the NCAA to promote youth...
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Santa Clara coach Keating gets extension (AP)
Santa Clara has extended the contract of basketball coach Kerry Keating through the 2014-15 season. Athletic director Dan Coonan announced the move Thursday. Keating led the Broncos to the second-most wins in school history last season with 24. Santa Clara also won its first postseason tournament title taking the title in the CollegeInsider.com tournament.
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Shawn Kemp Jr. commits to Washington (AP)
Washington has added a familiar name in the Pacific Northwest to its 2011 recruiting class. The Huskies announced Thursday that Shawn Kemp Jr. has signed a scholarship agreement, becoming the sixth player for the Huskies' 2011 class. Kemp is the son of former Seattle SuperSonics star Shawn Kemp. The younger Kemp originally signed with Auburn in November 2009 before attending post graduate school...
Ex-UNLV star Gilliam dies at 47 (AP)
Armen Gilliam, who was part of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball team that made a run to the Final Four in 1987 and played for several NBA teams, has died. He was 47. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday that Gilliam died Tuesday night at the LA Fitness gym in Bridgeville while he was playing basketball.
TCU adds Evans as assistant coach (AP)
TCU has hired Rob Evans, a former head basketball coach at Arizona State and Mississippi, as an assistant coach on Jim Christian's staff. Evans has been a coach on the Division I level for 42 years. He spent the last four seasons as an assistant at Arkansas. TCU announced Evans' hiring Tuesday.
Duke star Scheyer joins Maccabi Tel Aviv (AP)
Former Duke basketball star Jon Scheyer joined Israeli powerhouse Maccabi Tel Aviv on Sunday, saying his college experience prepared him well for coping with high expectations. Because he is Jewish, Scheyer is eligible to become an Israeli and not count against a league cap on foreign players. He is expected to take a leading role for the defending Israeli champion, which lost the title game of...
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Report: Oregon scout had Cal, LSU ties (AP)
A talent scout whose relationship with the University of Oregon's football program is under investigation by the NCAA also had ties to California and LSU. The Oregonian newspaper reported Saturday that Willie Lyles, a Houston-based talent scout who was paid $25,000 by Oregon for his scouting packages, billed Cal $5,000 and LSU $6,000 for similar packages that included game and highlight films...
Buckeyes vacate 2010 victories, bowl win (AP)
Ohio State's 2010 Big Ten championship, its 12-1 season, its victories over rival Michigan and in the Sugar Bowl -- all gone. Coach Jim Tressel is out and so is star quarterback Terrelle Pryor. Left behind: two years of self-imposed probation. The question now is whether it will be enough to save Ohio State football from more severe penalties in an upcoming trip to see the NCAA committee on...
NCAA places WVU on 2 years' probation (AP)
The NCAA said Friday it has accepted West Virginia's self-imposed sanctions that include two years' probation for major rules violations under former coaches Rich Rodriguez and Bill Stewart. The report by the NCAA infractions committee said three failure-to-monitor violations occurred involving out-of-season coaching and the use of non-coaching staff to work with players.
Georgia TB King ineligible for 2011 (AP)
Georgia's depth chart at tailback took another hit Friday when senior Caleb King was declared academically ineligible for the 2011 season. King ended spring practice as the team's starter. Washaun Ealey, who led Georgia in rushing last season, left school in May after two suspensions for disciplinary reasons.
Furman's women's basketball helps in Alabama (AP)
Furman forward Martha Robinson thought she was prepared for what she might see in tornado-ravaged Alabama. She was wrong. Robinson had watched video of devastation from April's string of deadly Southern tornadoes, the houses in rubble, the residents struggling to recover. She and a group from the Furman's basketball team discovered first-hand the tragic scope of loss on a mission trip to...
US beats Poland in Under 19 consolation (AP)
Creighton's Doug McDermott scored 19 points to lead the United States to an 84-47 victory over Poland on Saturday in the consolation round of FIBA's Under 19 World Championship. The U.S. (6-2), which lost to Russia in the quarterfinals, will play Australia (6-2) for fifth place on Sunday. McDermott scored the first eight points of the third quarter, helping the U.S.
New court date for Okla. St. F Williams (AP)
A judge entered a not guilty plea and set a new court date for Oklahoma State forward Darrell Williams, who faces five felony counts alleging he inappropriately touched two women at an off-campus party. District Judge Phillip Corley granted defense attorney Willie Baker's request Friday for a transcript of Williams' preliminary hearing to be produced for new co-counsel Cheryl Ramsey and...
Friday, July 8, 2011
Former Georgia AD joins Savannah State (AP)
Former Georgia Athletic Director Damon Evans has been hired as a consultant for Savannah State. The move was announced Friday by Charles Elmore, a consultant for advancement and communications for Savannah State president Cheryl Dozier. Elmore told The Associated Press that Evans has no interest in replacing Marilynn Suggs, who was fired this week as Savannah State's athletic director.
Buckeyes vacate 2010 victories, bowl win (AP)
Ohio State is vacating its wins from the 2010 football season, including its share of the Big Ten championship and the Buckeyes' victory over Arkansas in the 2011 Sugar Bowl. Responding to the NCAA's investigation of a memorabilia-for-cash scandal that cost former coach Jim Tressel his job and led to star quarterback Terrelle Pryor leaving school, the university also said Friday it is...
Georgia TB King ineligible for 2011 (AP)
Georgia's depth chart at tailback has taken another hit as senior Caleb King is academically ineligible for the 2011 season. Friday's announcement from coach Mark Richt opens the way for incoming freshman Isaiah Crowell to begin his career as the starting tailback. Washaun Ealey, who led Georgia in rushing last season, left school in May after two suspensions for disciplinary reasons.
Indiana adds RB Houston to program (AP)
Running back Stephen Houston has joined the Indiana football program. The school made the announcement in a news release on Thursday. The 6-0, 220-pound Houston rushed for 1,082 yards and five touchdowns at Independence (Kan.) Community College in 2010. He averaged 6.6 yards on 165 carries in his only season of action after redshirting in 2009.
How to cheat your way to victory in baseball (CBS Interactive U-WIRE)
Three questions were tested through experimentation: Can a baseball be hit farther with a corked bat, are today’s baseballs juiced and does storing the balls in a humidor affect their performance.
Former TCU coach Dougherty dead at 50 (AP)
Neil Dougherty, who coached the TCU basketball team for six seasons, has died. He was 50. His death was announced Friday by the University of Kansas, where he once worked as an assistant. The school said he died Tuesday in Indianapolis. Dougherty was most recently director of athlete and coach programs for the NCAA's iHoops program, a joint venture with the NBA and the NCAA to promote youth...
Woman indicted in death of MTSU basketball player (PA SportsTicker)
The roommate of a slain Middle Tennessee State basketball player has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence in connection to the woman's death.
Santa Clara coach Keating gets extension (AP)
Santa Clara has extended the contract of basketball coach Kerry Keating through the 2014-15 season. Athletic director Dan Coonan announced the move Thursday. Keating led the Broncos to the second-most wins in school history last season with 24. Santa Clara also won its first postseason tournament title taking the title in the CollegeInsider.com tournament.
Oliver leaves Ga. Tech for Seton Hall (AP)
Swingman Brian Oliver has transferred from Georgia Tech to Seton Hall. Oliver, a 6-foot-6, 226-pound native of Glassboro, N.J., averaged 8.3 points and 2.9 rebounds in 58 games with the Yellow Jackets. He averaged 10.5 points and 4.5 rebounds last year, as Georgia Tech finished 13-18. A 3-point specialist, he connected on 6-of-11 shots from long range and scored a game-high 32 points in a 80-76 loss...
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
Tide-Hokies in 2013 opener in Atlanta (AP)
Alabama and Virginia Tech will open the 2013 college football season in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta. It will be the second time the Crimson Tide and Hokies have played in the Georgia Dome. Alabama beat Virginia Tech 34-24 in 2009 season opener. The Crimson Tide also played in the first Chick-fil-A Kickoff game, beating Clemson 34-10 in 2008.
Shawn Kemp Jr. commits to Washington (AP)
Washington has added a familiar name in the Pacific Northwest to its 2011 recruiting class. The Huskies announced Thursday that Shawn Kemp Jr. has signed a scholarship agreement, becoming the sixth player for the Huskies' 2011 class. Kemp is the son of former Seattle SuperSonics star Shawn Kemp. The younger Kemp originally signed with Auburn in November 2009 before attending post graduate school...
Stanford's Dawkins inks 2-year extension (AP)
Stanford men's basketball coach Johnny Dawkins has signed a two-year contract extension that takes him through the 2015-16 season with the Cardinal. Athletic director Bob Bowlsby made the announcement Wednesday about the new deal for Dawkins, who owns a 49-48 record in three seasons at Stanford, including last season's 15-16 mark.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Ex-Tar Heels player suing school, NCAA (AP)
A former North Carolina football player has filed a lawsuit against the school and the NCAA, seeking reinstatement after being declared permanently ineligible for academic misconduct. Defensive end Michael McAdoo is also seeking unspecified damages from the school and the NCAA, which the lawsuit accuses of libel and "gross negligence" in ruling him ineligible based on inaccurate...
UConn's Lamb scores 25 in US' first loss (AP)
Toni Katic scored 21 points to lead Croatia to an 87-85 victory over the United States on Wednesday in the second round of FIBA's Under 19 World Championship, the defending champion's first loss in the tournament. Jeremy Lamb of NCAA champ Connecticut had 25 points for the U.S. (5-1), which had already clinched a berth in the quarterfinals that start Friday.
Ex-UNLV star Gilliam dies at 47 (AP)
Armen Gilliam, who was part of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball team that made a run to the Final Four in 1987 and played for several NBA teams, has died. He was 47. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday that Gilliam died Tuesday night at the LA Fitness gym in Bridgeville while he was playing basketball.
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TCU adds Evans as assistant coach (AP)
TCU has hired Rob Evans, a former head basketball coach at Arizona State and Mississippi, as an assistant coach on Jim Christian's staff. Evans has been a coach on the Division I level for 42 years. He spent the last four seasons as an assistant at Arkansas. TCU announced Evans' hiring Tuesday.
Duke star Scheyer joins Maccabi Tel Aviv (AP)
Former Duke basketball star Jon Scheyer joined Israeli powerhouse Maccabi Tel Aviv on Sunday, saying his college experience prepared him well for coping with high expectations. Because he is Jewish, Scheyer is eligible to become an Israeli and not count against a league cap on foreign players. He is expected to take a leading role for the defending Israeli champion, which lost the title game of...
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New Mexico State hires Delk as assistant (AP)
Former Kentucky standout and NBA veteran Tony Delk has been hired as an assistant basketball coach at New Mexico State. Head basketball coach Marvin Menzies announced the hiring Saturday. Delk spent the last two seasons as assistant director of basketball operations at Kentucky under coach John Calipari.
Ex-NC State star Charles laid to rest (AP)
Lorenzo Charles was remembered Saturday for more than a last-second dunk that remains one of the NCAA tournament's signature moments. Charles' funeral was held five days after the hero of North Carolina State's title-winning upset of Houston in 1983 was killed in a single-vehicle bus wreck.
Kruger's OU deal has postseason bonuses (AP)
New Oklahoma men's basketball coach Lon Kruger will have 20 hours of private plane usage and bonuses of up to $175,000 under terms of his new contract. Kruger's seven-year, $16.6 million deal was released Friday after an open records request by The Associated Press. It includes a bonus structure that will pay him $25,000 for reaching the NCAA tournament and up to $175,000 for leading the...
Miami C Johnson to miss start of season (AP)
Miami Hurricanes center Reggie Johnson is expected to miss the start of the basketball season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. Johnson is expected to be out five to six months, the Hurricanes said Friday, the day after his surgery. He was hurt during a pickup game with teammates Monday.
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Ex-Arkansas PG Peterson transfers to FSU (AP)
Former Arkansas point guard Jeff Peterson is transferring to Florida State to play his senior season. Peterson asked for and was granted his release from the Razorbacks earlier this month. He's eligible to play immediately for the Seminoles because he graduated from Arkansas in May. Peterson spent two seasons at Arkansas, sitting out the first year after transferring from Iowa.
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Illini DL busted for possible hate crime (AP)
An Illinois football player arrested in what police are investigating as a possible hate crime has a previous felony conviction for cocaine possession. Champaign police say they arrested 20-year-old defensive lineman Chris Jones on Sunday on a preliminary aggravated battery charge after two men reported he punched them outside a bar.
Ex-Tar Heels player suing school, NCAA (AP)
A former North Carolina football player has filed a lawsuit against the school and the NCAA, seeking reinstatement after being declared permanently ineligible for academic misconduct. Defensive end Michael McAdoo is also seeking unspecified damages from the school and the NCAA, which the lawsuit accuses of "gross negligence" in ruling him ineligible based on inaccurate information.
Probation for man in UConn stabbing case (AP)
The first man arrested after the 2009 fight that left University of Connecticut football player Jasper Howard dead has been granted admission into a probation program that could clear his criminal record. Johnny Hood, 23, of Hartford was ordered on June 29 to serve a year's probation in the state's Accelerated Rehabilitation program, his attorney said Tuesday.
Body of Purdue RB Matti found in lake (AP)
Authorities have found the body of a Purdue football player in a northern Indiana lake two days after he was last seen going swimming during a party with friends. Officers with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources say the body of 22-year-old Sean Matti was found Tuesday morning in Lake Freeman, about 20 yards from shore.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Poisoned Auburn oaks hanging on (AP)
The ailing oaks at Toomer's Corner are a mottled mix of yellow and brown these days, but experts say there's still a chance the trees will be in good enough shape for Auburn football fans to roll them with toilet paper after wins this fall. It's been about five months since school officials confirmed that the famous trees had been poisoned, and fan of archrival Alabama is now awaiting...
Villanova's Bell helps US rout Canada (AP)
James Bell of Villanova had 16 points and eight rebounds to lead the United States to an 83-54 victory over Canada on Monday, the opening day of the second round of the FIBA Under 19 World Championships. Doug McDermott of Creighton added 10 points for the U.S. (4-0), the defending champion and the only undefeated team left among the 12 remaining countries.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Duke star Scheyer joins Maccabi Tel Aviv (AP)
Former Duke basketball star Jon Scheyer joined Israeli powerhouse Maccabi Tel Aviv on Sunday, saying his college experience prepared him well for coping with high expectations. Because he is Jewish, Scheyer is eligible to become an Israeli and not count against a league cap on foreign players. He is expected to take a leading role for the defending Israeli champion, which lost the title game of...
New Mexico State hires Delk as assistant (AP)
Former Kentucky standout and NBA veteran Tony Delk has been hired as an assistant basketball coach at New Mexico State. Head basketball coach Marvin Menzies announced the hiring Saturday. Delk spent the last two seasons as assistant director of basketball operations at Kentucky under coach John Calipari.
UConn's Lamb leads US to win over China (AP)
Jeremy Lamb of national champion Connecticut scored 17 points and Doug McDermott of Creighton had 15 points and eight rebounds to lead the United States to an 82-66 win over China on Saturday in the FIBA Under 19 World Championship. Tim Hardaway Jr., of Michigan, and Khyle Marshall, of Butler, both had 13 points for the U.S.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Columbia holds parade to honor USC baseball title (AP)
Fans of South Carolina's baseball team ignored 95-degree heat Friday to turn out for a parade to celebrate a second consecutive NCAA baseball championship. The parade on Friday drew an estimated 45,000 people who lined Main Street in Columbia or who waved from balconies along the route as the team returned from Omaha, Neb.
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