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NCAA Oct 18

Virginia coach Tony Bennett announces retirement after 15 seasons

Virginia men’s basketball coach Tony Bennett announced his retirement on Friday after 15 seasons with the program.

NCAA Oct 7

NCAA's $2.78 billion settlement with colleges to allow athlete payments gets preliminary approval

A judge granted preliminary approval Monday to the $2.78 billion legal settlement that would transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players.
NCAA basketball Oct 1

College basketball powerhouse Gonzaga set to join rebuilt Pac-12

Gonzaga will become the eighth member along with holdovers Washington State and Oregon State, and fellow newcomers Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State, Utah State and Colorado State.
NCAA Sep 23

AAC schools turn down Pac-12 as Gonzaga discusses potentially joining conference

Four schools in the American Athletic Conference will not join the Pac-12, but AP sources said Gonzaga is now discussing potentially joining the conference.
Connecticut Sep 17

Man accused of stalking UConn star Paige Bueckers found with an engagement ring near Bradley airport

Police reports say a man charged with stalking UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers was found with an engagement ring and lingerie when he was arrested near a Connecticut airport.

Gambling Sep 13

Bill would ban sports betting ads during games and forbid bets on college athletes

Rep. Paul Tonko of New York and Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut introduced the bill Thursday. It’s designed to address what they say are the harmful effects of the rapid expansion of legal sports betting in the U.S. since 2018. Blumenthal called the measure a matter of public health.
health Sep 12

‘Basketball nun' Sister Jean, 105, still works every day, shares her longevity secrets

She loves sports and has become a good luck charm for the Loyola University men’s basketball team. Here’s how she stays healthy at 105.
NCAA basketball Sep 10

Biden honors South Carolina and UConn at White House for college basketball championships

President Joe Biden honored NCAA basketball champs South Carolina and UConn with White House celebrations to mark the programs’ latest title runs.
NCAA basketball Aug 26

Top NBA draft prospect Cooper Flagg signs endorsement deal with New Balance

The potential No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft said his Maine roots were a major factor in his decision to sign an endorsement deal with New Balance.
NCAA Aug 23

Big 12 leaders to discuss potentially inviting UConn after school makes pitch, AP sources say

The Big 12 is about to begin its first year as a 16-team conference after adding Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah from the Pac-12 last year.
NCAA Jul 11

USC's JuJu Watkins wins breakthrough athlete at The ESPYS

The Southern California basketball star had a standout freshman season, leading the Trojans to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in decades.
UConn Jul 9

UConn and Dan Hurley agree on new $50 million contract

Coming off back-to-back national championships, UConn men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley has agreed to a new $50 million deal to stay with the school.
2024 Paris Olympics Jun 28

Cooper Flagg joins NBA players on USA Select Team ahead of 2024 Olympics

Potential 2025 No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg was one of 15 players named to the USA Select Team ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
NCAA basketball Jun 27

Big East signs 6-year rights agreement with Fox Sports, NBC and TNT

The Big East Conference will expand to having games on three networks and see a significant increase in revenues under a new six-year media rights deal announced on Thursday.
NCAA basketball Jun 25

Caitlin Clark wins Honda Cup as top female college athlete for second consecutive year

Former Iowa star Caitlin Clark repeated as the winner of the Honda Cup, given to the nation’s top NCAA women’s athletes for their off-the-court impacts.
NCAA basketball Jun 22

Meet the Florida Gators' basketball recruit who's listed at a record-setting height

The listed height of incoming Gators freshman Olivier Rioux would make him the tallest college basketball player ever.
NCAA Jun 11

10 members of NC State's 1983 national champions sue NCAA over NIL compensation

The players on Monday sued the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing Company seeking compensation for unauthorized use of their name, image and likeness.
NBA Jun 10

Basketball world roasts Lakers as Dan Hurley opts to stay at UConn

Hurley, who’s won two straight national titles with the Huskies, rejected a reported six-year, $70 million offer from the Lakers.