College sports
Purdue guard Cassidy Hardin, right, shoots in front of Ohio State guard Hevynne Bristow during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ellis, Purdue hold off No. 2 Ohio State 73-65

By Jacob Benge Jan. 29, 2023 03:06 PM EST

FILE - Texas head coach Vic Schaefer reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. The Texas Longhorns' quick fall from preseason No. 3 all the way to unranked was one of the biggest disappearing acts of the women's college basketball season. They're still unranked, but it's easy to find them now. Just look at the top of the Big 12 standings.(AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
Texas women unranked but on a tear to top of Big 12

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 26, 2023 01:31 PM EST

Clemson guard Brevin Galloway (11) celebrates with forward Ben Middlebrooks as time runs out in a win over Pittsburgh in an NCAA college basketball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Surprising Clemson hoops on top with best ACC start

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 13, 2023 01:08 PM EST

FILE - Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing, right, talks with Georgetown's Akok Akok (11) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. Georgetown basketball coach Patrick Ewing's loss-filled stint at his alma mater was called a “challenging and frustrating time" by athletic director Lee Reed, who added Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, that “no one is more committed” to turning things around than the former star center.(AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
Georgetown AD acknowledges 'frustrating time' under Ewing

By Howard Fendrich Jan. 04, 2023 03:47 PM EST

Stanford center Lauren Betts, right, drives against Arizona State forward Meg Newman during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Darren Yamashita)
Jump scores 20 points, leads No. 2 Stanford by Arizona State

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 31, 2022 10:57 PM EST

FILE - UCLA guard Kiki Rice, rear, guards Southern California guard Kayla Williams (4) during an NCAA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, in Los Angeles. Rice arrived at No. 10 UCLA knowing it would take time to adjust to the college level, even as a touted recruit. These days, that’s tougher than usual. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Experience grows in women's game, a test for young teams

By Aaron Beard Dec. 21, 2022 01:20 PM EST

Colorado head coach Tad Boyle reacts to a call by the referees during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)
Tad Boyle on cusp of eclipsing Colorado's all-time wins mark

By Pat Graham Dec. 20, 2022 04:16 PM EST

James scores 19 for No. 8 NC State women in rout of Davidson

By Mitchell Northam Dec. 15, 2022 09:56 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Aziaha James matched her career high with 19 points as No. 8 North Carolina State ran away from Davidson for an 81-47 victory on Thursday night....

DePaul's Nick Ongenda, of Canada, poses for photos in Paradise Island, Bahamas, Nov. 19, 2022. College athletes from foreign countries have been left out of the rush for endorsement deals because student visa rules largely prohibit work while in the U.S. But a growing number are pursuing a loophole: they can profit from use of their name, image and likeness (NIL) when traveling internationally and are not on U.S. soil. (AP Photo/Aaron Beard)
Foreign college athletes make up notable part of Division I

By The Associated Press Dec. 14, 2022 06:02 AM EST

FILE - Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle, left, confers with guard Gianni Hunt in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado on Feb. 8, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. Tinkle will be rooting for Gianni Hunt, a junior guard at Sacramento State who left Oregon State's program earlier this year. Hunt sought a fresh start after his playing time failed to develop as he had hoped. He took a leave of absence from the Beavers last season when his "love for the game had deteriorated," he said. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Oregon State Beavers at Colorado Buffaloes 2/8/2021

Dec. 07, 2022 11:02 AM EST

Brenda and Brian Lilly speak during an interview with The Associated Press, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Easton, Conn. Brian Lilly Jr., 19, who committed suicide on Jan. 4, 2021, was a rower at University of California San Diego. The Lillys have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the university and the rowing coach, Geoff Bond, who is no longer with the school. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
Emboldened athletes push back on old-school coaching methods

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 07, 2022 10:48 AM EST

Duke's Jeremy Roach (3) shoots against Iowa's Filip Rebraca (0) during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game in the Jimmy V Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Roach leads No. 15 Duke past Iowa 74-62 in Jimmy V Classic

By Larry Fleisher Dec. 07, 2022 12:35 AM EST

Wisconsin's Tyler Wahl (5) looks to pass the ball as Maryland's Donta Scott (24) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Hepburn, Crowl pace Wisconsin past No. 13 Maryland 64-59

By Jim Hoehn Dec. 06, 2022 11:31 PM EST

Oklahoma State turns away Sam Houston 65-51

Dec. 06, 2022 11:16 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Bryce Thompson scored 17 points and Oklahoma State pulled away from Sam Houston in the second half for a 65-51 win on Tuesday night. ...

TCU guard Shahada Wells (13) scores against Jackson State forward Trace Young (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
No. 24 TCU eases by Jackson State 78-51 for 5th straight win

Dec. 06, 2022 10:48 PM EST

Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) tries to steal the ball from Abilene Christian guard Ja'Sean Jackson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
N’Guessan's 23 points help K-State beat Abilene Christian

Dec. 06, 2022 10:37 PM EST

Virginia guard Kihei Clark (0) shoots against James Madison during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Erin Edgerton)
Clark, Gardner lift No. 3 Virginia past James Madison, 55-50

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 06, 2022 10:37 PM EST

Baylor guard Dale Bonner (3) drives past Tarleton State guard Javontae Hopkins in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
George, Love lead No. 12 Baylor past Tarleton State 80-57

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 06, 2022 10:28 PM EST

Kansas City forward Jeff Ngandu grabs a rebound in front of Oklahoma forward Sam Godwin (10) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Sherfield's big second half carries Sooners to win over Roos

Dec. 06, 2022 10:28 PM EST

UNH gets first win in 23 trips to Boston College

Dec. 06, 2022 10:11 PM EST
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (AP) — Clarence O. Daniels II scored a career-high 34 points, Nazim Derry hit a 3-pointer with 23 seconds left in overtime and New Hampshire...