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FILE - In this March 15, 2018, file photo, a board displays odds for different bets on the NCAA college basketball tournament at the Westgate Superbook sports book in Las Vegas. The sports books are closed, and the only things left to bet on mobile apps are virtual racing and Russian ping pong. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Sportsbooks are dark and odds are long in Las Vegas

By Tim Dahlberg 10 hrs ago

Samford hires longtime prep basketball coach Bucky McMillan

15 hrs ago
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Samford has hired veteran high school coach Bucky McMillan to lead its basketball program. Athletic director Martin...

FILE - In this May 18, 2019, file photo, jockey Tyler Gaffalione, right, reacts aboard War of Will, as they crosses the finish line first to win the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, in Baltimore. A measure in Maryland to redevelop Pimlico Race Course to keep the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown in Baltimore is scheduled for a hearing before state lawmakers. The “Racing and Community Development Act of 2020” is set for a hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

The Latest: NCAA suspends infraction hearings, arguments

By The Associated Press Apr. 03, 2020 09:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2020, file photo, LSU baseball head coach Paul Mainieri watches his players practice before an NCAA college baseball game against Indiana, in Baton Rouge, La. The widely praised NCAA decision to extend the eligibility of spring sports athletes who had their seasons abruptly end because of the coronavirus pandemic creates headaches for baseball and softball coaches who have to manage rosters that could become unwieldy. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, Fle)

Survey: Athletic directors bracing for financial crisis

By Ralph D, Russo Apr. 02, 2020 01:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2012, file photo, Texas Tech coach Billy Gillispie celebrates with fans after defeating Oklahoma in an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas. Gillispie was named head coach at Tarleton State, taking over a program making the transition from NCAA Division II to Division I. The move Monday, March 30, 3030, came two years after Gillispie had a successful kidney transplant, and eight years after his last Division I job. (Zach Long/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP, File)

Gillispie back in Division I close to home at Tarleton State

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 31, 2020 05:18 PM EDT

W. Illinois hires Rob Jeter as head men's basketball coach

Mar. 30, 2020 07:32 PM EDT
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Rob Jeter was hired on Monday as the head men's basketball coach at Western Illinois, after spending the last two seasons as an assistant...

Boston University's Trevor Zegras (13) celebrates his tying goal against Northeastern's Craig Pantano, left, during the third period of the Beanpot Tournament championship NCAA college hockey game in Boston, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Ducks sign first-round pick Trevor Zegras to 3-year contract

By Joe Reedy Mar. 27, 2020 05:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, file photo, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes talks with guard Santiago Vescovi, of Uruguay, during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn. With competition canceled across all NCAA divisions due to the coronavirus, many foreign athletes face a dilemma, return home or stay. Tennessee's men’s basketball team has players from France, Serbia, Uruguay and Finland, which meant Mary-Carter Eggert, the director of basketball operations, became a travel agent, looking for the best flights. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Pandemic fallout: NCAA slashes distribution by $375 million

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 27, 2020 01:22 AM EDT

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Briefing Room, Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Latest: Fauci, Curry talk on Instagram, as Obama watches

By The Associated Press Mar. 26, 2020 04:43 PM EDT

FILE - This March 12, 2020, file photo, shows the national office of the NCAA in Indianapolis. The NCAA will distribute $225 million to its Division I members in June, $375 million less than had been budgeted this year because the coronavirus outbreak forced the cancellation of the men's basketball tournament. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Pandemic fallout: NCAA slashes distribution by $375 million

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 26, 2020 02:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2018, file photo, Mississippi head coach Andy Kennedy reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn in Auburn, Ala. UAB has hired former Mississippi coach Andy Kennedy to lead its basketball program. The Blazers announced Kennedy's return to his alma mater on Friday, March 20, 2020. A two-time Southeastern Conference coach of the year and the Rebels' winningest coach, Kennedy remains the second-leading scorer in UAB program history.(AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

New UAB coach braces for 'most unusual' basketball season

Mar. 23, 2020 05:22 PM EDT

Southeast Missouri hires K-State's Korn as hoops coach

Mar. 23, 2020 05:11 PM EDT
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Southeast Missouri hired Kansas State assistant Brad Korn as its new basketball coach Monday. Korn had spent the...

Buffalo Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger looks on in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The Latest: USA Gymnastics to ask for Olympic postponement

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2020 01:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 31, 1997, file photo, Arizona's Miles Simon hoists the ball aloft as Arizona beat Kentucky 84-79 in overtime to win the national championship at the NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke, File)

Final Four stardom not always followed by long NBA career

By Steve Megargee Mar. 22, 2020 12:16 PM EDT

Marquette men's basketball associate head coach Stan Johnson talks to players on the bench during an NCAA college basketball exhibition game against Carroll in Milwaukee, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2019. Loyola Marymount hired Stan Johnson as its basketball coach Friday, March 20, 2020. .(Dave Kallmann/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP)

Stan Johnson hired as Loyola Marymount basketball coach

Mar. 20, 2020 01:38 PM EDT

UAB hires alumn Andy Kennedy as men's basketball coach

Mar. 20, 2020 12:01 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — UAB has hired former Mississippi coach Andy Kennedy to lead its basketball program. The Blazers announced Kennedy's...

Luis Rivera, left, sanitizes seats in Bridgestone Arena after the remaining NCAA college basketball games in the Southeastern Conference tournament were cancelled Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. The tournament was cancelled Thursday due to coronavirus concerns. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

The Latest: First NHL player has coronavirus

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 08:43 PM EDT

Grand Canyon hires Bryce Drew as basketball coach

By John Marshall Mar. 17, 2020 03:20 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — Grand Canyon has hired former Vanderbilt coach Bryce Drew as its next men's basketball coach. Drew's hiring was announced...