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Cincinnati dismisses Ells for role in brawl; no charges expected

Fri, 05/18/2012 - 12:10
Ellis, a freshman, was previously suspended six games for his involvement in the team's brawl with Xaiver last season.


SMU fires athletics director Steve Orsini

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 14:03
There were no specific reasons given for the decision, which came only weeks after Orsini hired Hall of Fame basketball coach Larry Brown.


Jabari Parker in a few years: Mission or NBA?

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 13:16
The 6-8 forward led his team to a state title averaging 19.5 points, 8.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists. Skip forward a few years.


Michigan State's Roe's film debuts at Cannes

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 12:44
Delvon Roe, who began his acting career after he retired from basketball citing chronic knee pain, is making his feature-film debut in the romantic ...


ESPN posts Laurie Fine-Davis conversation

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 10:45
ESPN's rebuttal to Laurie Fine's lawsuit threat? Posting the entire audio tape. Have a listen for yourself.


Old Dominion to leave CAA for C-USA

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 07:49
And just like that, the Colonial Athletic Association has lost two of its best basketball programs within the span of a week.


Derrick Brooks adds fuel to FSU-Big 12 fire

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 20:18
While both FSU and the Big 12 deny communication, Board of Trustees member Derrick Brooks said that the Big 12 has reached out to FSU.


The water outside Rupp Arena is (gasp!) red?

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 15:16
According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, the water was supposed to be temporarily dyed pink. Whoops!


Wyoming's Washington sentenced for battery, criminal entry

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 11:10
Forward Leonard Washington, who was Wyoming's leading scorer last season, has been sentenced on criminal entry and battery charges.


Wife of ex-Syracuse coach Bernie Fine to sue ESPN for libel

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 08:35
Says network "destroyed" her reputation "in an attempt to capitalize financially in the tragic wake of the Penn State Abuse Scandal."


Mike Krzyzewski's pulls in over $7M haul as Duke coach

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 06:19
Duke's Mike Krzyzewski received more than $7.2 million in compensation during the 2010 calendar year.


Amile Jefferson signs with Duke; Arizona adds 3 transfers

Tue, 05/15/2012 - 21:26
Forward Amile Jefferson, a 6-foot-7 McDonald's All-America and one of the nation's to big men out of Philadelphia, has signed with Duke.


Big 12's Bowlsby straddles line on expansion

Tue, 05/15/2012 - 16:35
As Florida State weighs its options, incoming commissioner says Big 12 will, too.


Top recruit Amile Jefferson picks Duke

Tue, 05/15/2012 - 13:39
The nation's last best recruit available is headed to the Blue Devils.


NCAA penalizes Grambling for academic performance

Tue, 05/15/2012 - 08:09
Grambling announced Monday five sanctions that include limited practice, a shortened season and a reduction to 10 scholarships.


Former Kentucky player charged with sex abuse

Tue, 05/15/2012 - 06:52
Porter, who played for the Wildcats from 2006-09, allegedly had sexual contact with two underage girls during a church function.


Rules committee asks NCAA to address decals

Mon, 05/14/2012 - 15:23
Should courts have decals that players could slip on? What constitutes a charge vs. a block? The rules committee dealt with these questions.


Florida State president responds to questions about Big 12

Mon, 05/14/2012 - 15:06
FSU President Eric Barron sent an email about the possibility of FSU leaving the ACC for the Big 12.


Budget disparity growing among NCAA Division I schools

Mon, 05/14/2012 - 14:34
Spending increase larger than revenue increase in 2011; gap widens between programs making money and those needing help from schools, fees.


Texas athletics overwhelms rivals in revenue and spending

Mon, 05/14/2012 - 14:08
School's income of more than $150 million, expenses of nearly $134 million underscore criticism of NCAA sports as business activity.


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