Basketball
Jury acquits former Michigan State basketball star Mateen Cleaves of sexual assault
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FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Jury acquits former Michigan State basketball star Mateen Cleaves of sexual assault.
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Middle Tennessee's Dishman to miss season due to knee injury
Aug. 19, 2019 04:52 PM EDT
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Middle Tennessee forward DeAndre Dishman will miss the 2019-20 season after tearing ligaments in his left knee during the Blue Raiders'...
With Villanova and USA Basketball, Jay Wright on double-duty
By Tim Reynolds Aug. 19, 2019 12:42 PM EDT
Arkansas dismisses forward Gabe Osabuohien
Aug. 15, 2019 01:29 PM EDT
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas has dismissed forward Gabe Osabuohien from the men's basketball program.
Coach Eric Musselman announced the move...
Ollie wins ruling on union protection in fight over firing
By Pat Eaton-Robb Aug. 13, 2019 02:02 PM EDT
Penny Hardaway, Jerry Stackhouse bring NBA edge to Tennessee
By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 12, 2019 01:09 PM EDT
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...
Kentucky, Texas Tech top Cardinals' non-conference schedule
Aug. 08, 2019 07:04 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville will visit rival Kentucky, host Michigan and face NCAA Tournament finalist Texas Tech in the nonconference portion of its...
UConn hoops signs late recruit, 6-foot-9 forward Springs
Aug. 08, 2019 02:39 PM EDT
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn has added a late recruit to its basketball roster, announcing forward Richard Springs enrolled at the school.
Springs is a 6...
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...
Clemson football flagged for 8 secondary NCAA violations
By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 07, 2019 07:31 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson's national championship football program was flagged for eight secondary NCAA violations during a yearlong period from July 2018...
NCAA's agent certification process draws concern, criticism
By Aaron Beard Aug. 07, 2019 05:34 PM EDT
There are concerns about the NCAA's new requirements allowing men's basketball players to sign with an agent during the NBA draft process while maintaining their...
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...
Woman arrested after Portland State basketball player killed
Aug. 03, 2019 01:04 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in Oregon have arrested a woman following the shooting death of a Portland State University basketball player.
Police in...
NCAA unveils new enforcement arm with outside investigators
By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 01, 2019 02:19 PM EDT