RALPH D. RUSSO
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

Virginia Tech's Keve Aluma (22) and Notre Dame's Paul Atkinson Jr., center, box out for a rebound off a free throw in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game during quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
BUBBLE WATCH: Drama in ACC has at-large bid implications

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 11, 2022 03:14 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference's NCAA Tournament bubble teams have had

North Carolina's Brady Manek (45) dunks over Virginia's Kody Stattmann (23) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 25 UNC cruises past Virginia 63-43 into ACC semifinals

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 10, 2022 11:40 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Coming off its best game of the season, and one of the biggest

Syracuse's Buddy Boeheim, center, and his bench reacts in the final seconds of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke during quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Boeheim's 'best season' comes to bitter end with son benched

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 10, 2022 06:26 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Sitting next to his sons, Jim Boeheim did not hesitate when asked to

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski works the bench in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse during quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 7 Duke surges late to hold off Syracuse 88-79 in ACC

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 10, 2022 02:38 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski and Jim Boeheim shook hands as they usually do after

Syracuse's Buddy Boeheim (35) looks to pass in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida State during the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Syracuse star Boeheim suspended after punch during ACC game

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 09, 2022 01:31 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Syracuse star Buddy Boeheim was suspended for the Orange’s Atlantic