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Louisville AD: School is waiting on NCAA investigation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich says his department has to ”just wait” while the NCAA investigates an escort’s book allegations that former Cardinals men’s basketball staffer Andre McGee hired her and other dancers for sex parties with players and recruits.
Hornets announce arena to be renamed Spectrum Center
Hornets Sports & Entertainment and Charter Communications today announced that Spectrum Center will be replacing Time Warner Cable Arena as the name of the Hornets’ home arena with Charter’s merger with Time Warner Cable having taken effect earlier this year. Spectrum is the brand name of Charter’s all-digital TV, internet and voice offerings.
Marist replaces Albany on Duke’s basketball schedule
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) Duke has filled the hole in its men’s basketball schedule.
Former Butler basketball star Joel Cornette dies at age 35
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Joel Cornette, who helped Butler make the transition from a traditional mid-major program into a surprising power in college basketball, died Tuesday in a Chicago apartment. He was 35.
Hamilton signs with Texas Tech after 3 seasons at DePaul
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Tommy Hamilton IV has signed a national letter of intent with Texas Tech after playing 92 games the past three seasons in his hometown for DePaul.
Judge drops NCAA from lawsuit filed by ex-UNC athletes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) A federal judge has granted the NCAA’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by two former North Carolina athletes seeking to hold college sports’ governing body at least partly responsible for the school’s long-running academic fraud scandal.
Englsih bulldog who was mascot for Yale Bulldogs dies at 9
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) The English bulldog that served as the mascot for Yale athletics for the last nine years has died.
Georgetown-Syracuse December game to honor Pearl Washington
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Syracuse will honor the late Dwayne ”Pearl” Washington when the Orange resumes its basketball rivalry with Georgetown at the Carrier Dome in December.
Memphis gains size, adds Baylor graduate transfer Rykhoek
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Memphis has added 6-foot-11 center Chad Rykhoek, a Baylor graduate transfer who never played at his original school because of injuries.
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College freshman runs 20.5 MPH on a treadmill and it looks as fast as you’d think it would
This woman can run really, really fast.
Wichita St coach suspended after getting tossed in Canada
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall has been suspended for the last game of an exhibition tour in Canada after receiving two technical fouls and getting kicked out of a game against McGill University.
Missouri confirms hire of San Diego State’s Sterk as AD
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) The University of Missouri said Tuesday it has hired San Diego State’s Jim Sterk as its new athletic director on a seven-year contract.
Northwestern State standout West reinjures knee
NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) Northwestern State men’s basketball coach Mike McConathy says guard Jalan West, whose highly anticipated senior season was wiped out by a left knee injury, has reinjured the same knee and may not be able to play in 2016-17.
Key findings in Temple University study on NCAA infractions
Key findings in the Temple University Sport Industry Research Center study of 554 NCAA Division I major infractions cases between 1953-2014:
E.J. Floreal will leave basketball to run track for Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Kentucky reserve guard E.J. Floreal is leaving basketball to compete for the Wildcats’ track and field squad coached by his father, Edrick Sr.
ACC Preview: Can Boston College bounce back in 2016?
Boston College needs offensive revival in 2016
Missouri set to hire San Diego State athletic director
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Missouri is set to hire San Diego State athletic director Jim Sterk as its new AD.
Someone had the guts to ask Allen Iverson about practice over the weekend.
Is this déjà vu, Allen Iverson is talking about practice again
Tennessee State coach Dana Ford signs contract extension
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee State coach Dana Ford has signed a contract extension through the 2020-21 season.
This is what happens when you combine basketball and yoga
This guy goes by the name Superhumanyogi and that sounds pretty accurate.
Watch dunk extraordinaire WIllie Rhodes dunk over a flaming barrel into a flaming hoop
Don’t try this at home
UNC skips self-imposed penalties in response to NCAA charges
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina is challenging the NCAA’s jurisdiction to pursue charges in the school’s long-running academic fraud scandal and is holding off on self-imposed penalties.
NCAA accepts Missouri’s sanctions, adds year of probation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) The NCAA says it has accepted Missouri’s self-imposed sanctions over infractions involving its men’s basketball program but has tacked on a year of probation though August of next year.
HIGHLIGHTS: Wheels came off early for Bradley
Bob Brenly and Joe Borowski break down the Diamondbacks’ 14-1 loss to the Nationals.
Florida may switch up basketball opener due to scheduling issues
Florida and Belmont might not open the basketball season against each other after all.
Forward Nick Marshall leaves Memphis’ basketball program
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Nick Marshall has left Memphis’ basketball program.
Prosecutor: No charges against Gopher basketball player
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) A prosecutor has decided not to charge a Minnesota basketball player arrested on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct in May.
Florida may move basketball opener amid scheduling issues
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida and Belmont might not open the basketball season against each other after all.
Which college produces the best Olympians?
Looking to see which American university puts out the best American athletes.
Judge: Video of Cleaves, accuser may be evidence in sex case
FLINT, Mich. (AP) A judge overseeing Mateen Cleaves’ criminal sexual conduct case says a video featuring the former Michigan State basketball star and his accuser may be allowed into evidence.
This pool dunk is pretty much how we all feel heading into the last weekend of July
Talk about taking flight!
Judge to review surveillance video in Appling gun case
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) A Michigan judge will review surveillance footage from the night former Michigan State basketball player Keith Appling was arrested outside a strip club on weapons and drug charges.
TCU baseball’s honorary young fan dies of cancer
TCU baseball has lost one of its biggest fans.
NC State’s Dennis Smith Jr. fully recovered, ready to go
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Dennis Smith Jr. sure looks ready.
Pro dunker nails a 69-inch box jump with ease, proves that he can fly
Though we have to take off some points for his running start.
Arkansas using overseas trip to help mesh overhauled roster
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Arkansas coach Mike Anderson believes missing the NCAA Tournament last season was an aberration, not a trend.
Ex NY basketball coach indicted on forged-transcript charges
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) A former basketball coach of a New York community college has been indicted on charges he used forged transcripts to help star players transfer to NCAA Division I colleges.
Ex-basketball coach indicted on forged-transcript charges
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) A former head basketball coach of a New York community college has been indicted on charges he used forged transcripts to help star players transfer to NCAA Division I colleges, prosecutors said Thursday.
The Ridiculous World of NCAA Violations
Katie has a new way to save college athletic departments from obscure NCAA bylaws.
University of Louisville president’s resignation accepted
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) University of Louisville trustees have accepted the resignation of embattled President James Ramsey, whose long tenure was dogged by scandal.
Iowa State’s Prohm adds former Alabama coach to staff
AMES, Iowa (AP) Former Alabama head coach David Hobbs has been named a special assistant to Iowa State coach Steve Prohm, a former team manager under Hobbs with the Crimson Tide.
Why Breanna Stewart is the best basketball player Team USA will have at the Olympics
Could the most dominant player ever be a 21-year-old rookie?
Former Houston guard L.J. Rose to transfer to BYU
PROVO, Utah (AP) Former Houston guard L.J. Rose has decided to transfer to BYU, coach Dave Rose said Tuesday. He will be eligible to play as a graduate-transfer senior during the upcoming season.
Hawks sign undrafted rookie Matt Costello
Atlanta Hawks general manager Wes Wilcox announced the signing of free-agent rookie Matt Costello on Tuesday.
NCAA rules Florida’s Gak ineligible to play in 2016-17
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida center Gorjok Gak will not be eligible to play as a freshman next season.
Former Chicago high school basketball standout gunned down
CHICAGO (AP) A former Chicago high school basketball standout who went on to play in college was shot to death Monday on the city’s West Side, authorities said.
How well do TCU players know their coach?
How well do TCU players know their coach Gary Patterson?
At only 5’2″ William Easton has some crazy hops
William Easton’s crazy dunk is making the internet buzz
Blame game follows NBA’s removal of Charlotte All-Star game
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The NBA All-Star Game’s exit from North Carolina because of a law limiting protections for LGBT people represents some of the worst publicity yet for Republican Gov. Pat McCrory’s re-election campaign, even as he dismisses the move as political correctness gone too far.
Oklahoma State head coach breaks-up over his player’s death
Oklahoma State basketball player Tyrek Coger died from an enlarged heart after a 40-minute team workout on the football stadium stairs in hot weather. Brad Underwood addressed the media on Friday.
Bradley throws too many pitches early
Archie Bradley discusses his performance in a 6-2 Diamondbacks loss to the Reds.
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Medical examiner: Oklahoma State’s Tyrek Coger died of enlarged heart, ruled natural
Medical examiner spokeswoman: Oklahoma State player Tyrek Coger died of enlarged heart, manner of death ruled natural.
UConn AD preparing pitch, waiting to hear from Big 12
STORRS, Conn. (AP) UConn’s new athletic director says he’s waiting to hear from the Big 12 about its interest level in the school before reaching out with an official pitch to join the conference.
The Latest: Medical examiner: Coger died from enlarged heart
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) The Latest on the death of an Oklahoma State basketball player (all times local):
Correction: Oklahoma State-Player Death story
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) In a story July 21 about the death of Oklahoma State basketball player Tyrek Coger, The Associated Press reported erroneously, based on a statement from the school, that Coger was 21 years old. He was 22.
The Latest: OSU to examine policies after player’s death
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) The Latest on the death of an Oklahoma State basketball player (all times local):
Kentucky basketball got hit with an NCAA violation thanks to Drake
You won’t believe what Kentucky did to get themselves in trouble with the NCAA.
OSU officials: Coger died after 40-minute outdoor workout
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma State basketball player Tyrek Coger died after a 40-minute team workout on the football stadium stairs in hot weather, university officials said Friday.
The Latest: Wizards’ John Wall remembering OSU player
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) The Latest on the death of an Oklahoma State basketball player (all times local):
The Latest: Oklahoma State player died after stair workout
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) The Latest on the death of an Oklahoma State basketball player (all times local):
Authorities: OSU’s Coger died after stairs workout in heat
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma State basketball player Tyrek Coger died after a team workout on the football stadium stairs during warm temperatures, university officials said Friday.
OSU basketball player Tyrek Coger dies after team workout
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma State says junior college transfer Tyrek Coger has died after collapsing following a basketball team workout.
Oklahoma State forward Tyrek Coger dies after collapsing
Oklahoma State forward Tyrek Coger has died after collapsing during a team workout.
Oklahoma State basketball player collapses, dies after team workout
Oklahoma State forward Tyrek Coger dies after collapsing
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma State forward Tyrek Coger has died after collapsing during a team workout.
George Washington investigating basketball coach Lonergan
WASHINGTON (AP) George Washington University says it is bringing in outside counsel as part of an investigation into allegations against men’s basketball coach Mike Lonergan.
Beehive Classic features Utah, BYU, Utah State, Weber State
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The University of Utah, BYU, Utah State and Weber State will play in a December basketball tournament called the Beehive Classic starting this season and running through 2019. The event will be held at the home of the Utah Jazz.
Majerle shows no fear in building Grand Canyon
Grand Canton University men’s basketball coach Dan Majerle discusses the state of his program coming off a big year last season.
Florida State Basketball’s Xavier Rathan-Mayes says he’s ready to take control
As the Seminoles are going through offseason workouts, the 6-foot-4 junior has done a better job of directing the action on the floor.
Iowa forward Dale Jones gets 6th year of eligibility
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Iowa power forward Dale Jones has been granted an extra year of eligibility.
Field rusher gets rocked after juking security guards at Tigers game
Fan on the field gets dropped hard after juking security out of their shoes at CoMerica Park.
Florida State’s Rathan-Mayes taking control during offseason
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Xavier Rathan-Mayes finally feels comfortable as Florida State’s point guard after a learning curve the past two seasons.
Big 12 expansion candidates vying for attention
The good news for the Big 12 Conference is that there is no shortage of suitors.
Marjerle shows no fear in building Grand Canyon
Grand Canton University men’s basketball coach Dan Marjerle discusses the state of his program coming off a big year last season.
Attorney: NCAA missed deadline to respond in Tyndall case
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) An attorney for former Southern Mississippi basketball coach Donnie Tyndall says the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions missed its deadline to respond to the coach’s appeal in the case.
Drake showed up at Texas decked out in Kentucky gear and got crushed
On Tuesday, Drake got absolutely crushed by University of Texas fans for showing up in Austin… wearing Kentucky gear.
St. Bonaventure sophomore forward Woods intends to transfer
OLEAN, N.Y. (AP) St. Bonaventure basketball forward Derrick Woods has informed the team of his intention to transfer to another school.
NCAA: No. 1 overall seed to choose tourney site preference
NEW YORK (AP) The NCAA says the top overall seed in the men’s NCAA Tournament will be able to pick its location to play for the first and second round and regional sites.
Randolph Childress’ son making his own name at Wake Forest
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) Brandon Childress is trying to make a name for himself at Wake Forest.
Ex-Michigan State standout Appling ordered to stand trial
ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) A judge has ordered former Michigan State basketball player Keith Appling to stand trial on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon.
Jim Grobe on challenges as interim Baylor coach
Baylor interim head coach Jim Grobe at Big 12 Media Days.
Oregon, North Carolina can meet for Maui title
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) North Carolina and Oregon, No. 1 seeds from last season’s NCAA Tournament, lead their respective brackets for the Maui Jim Maui Invitational.
Jumping on faith: The rise of 5-foot-5 pro dunking sensation Porter Maberry
Before he became the best pound-for-pound dunker in the world, Porter Maberry stacked rims on pallets.
Wisconsin to face Tennessee in Maui Invitational
Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team to face Tennessee Volunteers in 2016 Maui Invitational
Kobe Paras signs with Creighton’s men’s basketball team
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Creighton says Kobe Paras has signed an agreement to play basketball for the Bluejays.
Gym goes absolutely bonkers after coach’s unlikely trick shot
After coach nails a trick shot from half court, the kids went berserk.
Check out this insane back flip trick shot
It took nine attempts to finally sink this sick trick shot
Wildcats found winning balance under Jay Johnson
Arizona coach Jay Johnson and D-backs manager Chip Hale discuss the Wildcats’ unexpected run to the College World Series final.
Top recruit Michael Porter Jr. commits to Washington Huskies
The Huskies hired his father, Michael Porter Sr., as an assistant coach in May.
Watch Ben Simmons’ best moves in his return to the court
These kids nailed an unlikely trick shot while on a hoverboard.
See what you can do by not playing Pokemon Go?
Watch Peyton Manning fight back tears in emotional tribute to Pat Summitt
Manning recalled some great memories of the legendary Volunteers coach.
Hoops player nicknamed the “Bone Collector” absolutely destroys kid’s ankles with killer dribbling skills
This just wasn’t fair.
From the hills of Tennessee, to the beaches of SD
From the hills of Tennessee, to the beaches of SD. Tanner Bryant takes his first trip to the West Coast, courtesy of FOX Sports.
Utah, San Diego St headline field for Diamond Head Classic
HONOLULU (AP) Utah and San Diego State headline the eight-team field for the 2016 edition of the Diamond Head Classic.
Freshman Bradley hopes to provide inside spark for Tar Heels
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) Tony Bradley Jr. knows the opportunity awaiting him this fall at North Carolina.
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