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Actor Bill Murray, middle, attends a Sweet 16 college basketball game between UConn and Arkansas in the West Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) and guard A.J. Hoggard (11) celebrate defeating Marquette in a second-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NYC guards lead Michigan State, K-State to Sweet 16 at MSG

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 22, 2023 05:09 PM EDT

Texas guard Shaylee Gonzales (2) drives around Louisville guard Chrislyn Carr (3) during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Austin, Texas, Monday, March 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
WNIT - Second Round - Game 7 (win) at WNIT - Second Round - Game 8 (win) 3/22/2023

Mar. 20, 2023 09:22 PM EDT

St. Francis, Brooklyn, to drop NCAA D-I athletics program

Mar. 20, 2023 04:47 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — St. Francis College, one of the smallest NCAA Division I schools, announced Monday that its board of trustees has approved a plan to eliminate its...

Baylor forward Jalen Bridges sits on the bench late in the second half of the team's second-round college basketball game against Creighton in the men's NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Leyba)
Ok State Bracket - Second Round - Game 2 (win) at Ok State Bracket - Second Round - Game 1 (win) 3/21/2023

Mar. 19, 2023 09:32 PM EDT

Auburn forward Johni Broome, left, grabs a rebound away from Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) in the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
CBI - First Round - Game 2 (win) at CBI - First Round - Game 1 (win) 3/20/2023

Mar. 18, 2023 08:34 PM EDT

Cal State Fullerton guard Tory San Antonio (23) is fouled by Cal State Fullerton forward John Mikey Square (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the men's Big West Tournament championship Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
Cal State Fullerton Titans at UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 3/11/2023

Mar. 11, 2023 10:34 PM EST

Xavier guard Colby Jones (3) drives to the basket as Butler guards Jayden Taylor, left, and Simas Lukosius, right, defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Butler Bulldogs at Xavier Musketeers 3/4/2023

Mar. 04, 2023 07:30 PM EST

The post with the removed sign, left, that marked the parking spot for Greg Heiar, former New Mexico State University men's basketball coach, is pictured outside the Pan American Center, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Las Cruces, N.M. Chancellor Dan Arvizu said at a news conference that he was confident the behavior that led to the cancellation of the men's basketball season and firing of Heiar was not reflective of the athletic department or the school overall. (AP Photo/Andrés Leighton)
Colombia vs Costa Rica 2/15/2023

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Clemson guard Joshua Beadle (0) drives to the basket against Boston College during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Clemson Tigers at Boston College Eagles 1/31/2023

Jan. 31, 2023 08:12 PM EST

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 chase endorsement money outside US

By Aaron Beard Dec. 14, 2022 06:00 AM EST

UAB guard Eric Gaines (4) is defended by West Virginia forward Jimmy Bell Jr. (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
UAB Blazers at West Virginia Mountaineers 12/10/2022

Dec. 10, 2022 08:48 PM 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

New Mexico State hiring investigator to probe fatal shooting

Dec. 06, 2022 11:22 AM EST
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State University announced Tuesday that it will hire an external, third-party investigator to review the events surrounding last...

Louisville forward Roosevelt Wheeler (4) tries to get past Miami forward A.J. Casey during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. Miami won 80-53. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Miami extends Louisville misery by winning ACC opener 80-53

Dec. 04, 2022 03:38 PM EST

Portland State scores first 38 points, routs Portland Bible

Nov. 30, 2022 11:53 PM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Bobby Harvey had 18 points and Portland State scored the first 38 points of the game and cruised to a 114-31 victory over short-handed Portland...

NMSU coach offers condolences to family of slain UNM student

Nov. 30, 2022 03:52 PM EST
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State basketball coach Greg Heiar says he feels responsible for a fatal shooting that involved one of his players and has offered...

Grant's 23 help Duquesne take down Alabama State 75-57

Nov. 23, 2022 11:57 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dae Dae Grant’s 23 points helped Duquesne defeat Alabama State 75-57 on Wednesday night. Grant added seven rebounds for the Dukes (5...

New Mexico State Police assists APD officers in investigating a deadly overnight shooting at Coronado Hall Dorms on the University of New Mexico campus, Saturday Nov. 19, 2022, in Albuquerque, N.M. (Adolphe Pierre-Louis/The Albuquerque Journal via AP)
Student charged in New Mexico campus shooting is released

By Susan Montoya Bryan Nov. 23, 2022 07:34 PM EST

New Mexico State Police assists APD officers in investigating a deadly overnight shooting at Coronado Hall Dorms on the University of New Mexico campus, Saturday Nov. 19, 2022, in Albuquerque, N.M. (Adolphe Pierre-Louis/The Albuquerque Journal via AP)
Police: Shooting involved students from 2 New Mexico schools

Nov. 20, 2022 02:19 PM EST