RALPH D. RUSSO
NCAA to increase number of coaches in baseball, softball

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2023 07:36 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA Division I Council voted Wednesday to eliminate the

North Carolina guard Caleb Love reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in New York. The Tar Heels won 89-84 in overtime. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
After buzzer-beater to force OT, Heels beat No. 23 OSU 89-84

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 17, 2022 06:07 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Down two with under 2 second left, North Carolina assistant Jeff Lebo

Western Kentucky quarterback Austin Reed (16) throws a pass against Middle Tennessee State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Grace Ramey/Daily News via AP)
New C-USA TV deal to shift October games to weeknights

Ralph D. Russo Nov. 10, 2022 02:28 PM EST
Conference USA's new media rights deal with ESPN and CBS steals a page from the Mid

FILE - TCU quarterback Max Duggan runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. This weekend's matchup of undefeated Big 12 teams has No. 8 Oklahoma State at No. 13 TCU. That follows last weekend's thrilling TCU-Kansas game, which Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is quick to point was the site of the most-watched episode of ESPN's “College GameDay” of this season. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
'Nothing replaces winning': Big 12 back from the brink

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 13, 2022 04:59 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark spent part of this week in

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
B1G deal: Big Ten lands $7 billion, NFL-style TV contracts

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 18, 2022 09:27 AM EDT
The Big Ten's new $7 billion media rights deal will string the conference's top

FILE - Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder prepares to take the snap during the second half of an American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Houston on Dec. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. The American Athletic Conference announced an agreement, Friday, June 10, 2022, with Cincinnati, Houston and UCF that paves the way for the schools to join the Big 12 in 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
AAC deal lets UCF, Cincinnati, Houston join Big 12 in '23

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 10, 2022 12:24 PM EDT
The American Athletic Conference announced an agreement Friday with Cincinnati,

FILE - UConn's Paige Bueckers stretches during a practice session for a college basketball game in the final round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament April 2, 2022, in Minneapolis. In 2019, California became the first state to pass a law allowing athletes to earn money on endorsements, autograph signings and other activities, and by July 2021, the NCAA lifted its decades-old ban. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
As leaders lobby, NCAA searches for ways to rein in boosters

By Ralph D. Russo May. 05, 2022 06:09 PM EDT
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The latest lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill by college

FILE - Alabama coach Nick Saban watches players warm up for the College Football Playoff championship NCAA football game against Georgia on Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. Saban is concerned about the current state of college football. He recently told The Associated Press "I don't think what we’re doing right now is a sustainable model.” (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
AP source: SEC, Pac-12 leaders to push for NIL law in DC

By Ralph D. Russo May. 05, 2022 12:25 AM EDT
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The commissioners of the Southeastern Conference and Pac-12

NCAA president Mark Emmert answers a question during a news conference at the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament Thursday, March 31, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
As college sports evolve, what will be NCAA president's job?

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 27, 2022 03:03 PM EDT
One of Mark Emmert's go-to lines when talking about his role as NCAA president and

FILE - Then-Ohio State receivers coach Stan Drayton calls out to players during NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2011. New Temple coach Stan Drayton is one of 15 Black head coaches currently set to start next season at 131 FBS schools. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam, File)
Temple, Maryland rare D-I schools with top Black leadership

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 15, 2022 01:22 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In the past year, Temple has hired a new president, athletic

Providence coach Ed Cooley, right, hugs guard Matteus Case as he comes off the court during the second half of the team's college basketball game against Richmond in the second round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Providence routs Richmond to get to 1st Sweet 16 in 25 years

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 19, 2022 08:30 PM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — As the clock ticked down on Providence's best performance of the

New Mexico State guard Teddy Allen reacts during the second half of the team's college basketball game against Connecticut in the first round of the NCAA men's tournament Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
One $hining Moment: Players can cash in on NCAA success

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 19, 2022 02:11 PM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — This March Madness, basketball players can monetize their

Richmond head coach Chris Mooney reacts in the second half of a college basketball game against Iowa during the first round of the NCAA men's tournament Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Richmond's methodical offense conjures memories of NCAA lore

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 18, 2022 06:20 PM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — For college basketball fans of a certain age, hearing the term

New Mexico State guard Teddy Allen (0) shoots against Connecticut guard Andre Jackson (44) and forward Isaiah Whaley (5) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA men's tournament Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Teddy Buckets: New Mexico State upsets UConn 70-63 in NCAA

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 17, 2022 09:31 PM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — New Mexico State coach Chris Jans was in the hallway of KeyBank

Providence's Al Durham (1) celebrates after drawing a foul while scoring in the second half of a college basketball game against South Dakota State during the first round of the NCAA men's tournament Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. Providence won 66-57. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Providence snaps South Dakota State's streak at 21 in NCAA

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 17, 2022 03:07 PM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Providence coach Ed Cooley knows it takes some good fortune to

South Dakota State forward Douglas Wilson (35) shoots a layup during the second half against North Dakota State in NCAA college basketball game for the Summit League men's tournament championship Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Sioux Falls, S.D. (AP Photo/Josh Jurgens)
Midwest Preview: Sharp-shooting Jackrabbits streak into NCAA

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 16, 2022 04:49 PM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Beware of Jackrabbits. South Dakota State is

Cal State Fullerton celebrates an NCAA college basketball game against Long Beach State in the championship of the Big West Conference tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. Cal State Fullerton won 72 to 71. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)
A bigger bracket? NCAA transformation could lead to changes

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 14, 2022 02:03 AM EDT
College sports leaders are working to transform the top tier of NCAA athletics, from

Duke's Trevor Keels (1) and Virginia Tech's Keve Aluma, center, battle for a rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
7th-seed Virginia Tech upsets Duke, Coach K for ACC title

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 12, 2022 10:56 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — For the second straight Saturday night, Duke failed to deliver Coach

Virginia Tech's Justyn Mutts (25) and the bench reacts after Darius Maddox (13) scores three points in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina during semifinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Virginia Tech beats No. 25 UNC to reach ACC championship

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 11, 2022 11:50 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Virginia Tech came to Brooklyn a desperate team, in need of a run in

Duke's Paolo Banchero (5) celebrates scoring and drawing a foul in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Miami during semifinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Friday, March 11, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Coach K reaches ACC championship in his final tournament

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 11, 2022 09:31 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski's last Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament will end