Notre Dame’s start is among worst ever with tough games left
The Irish are 2-5 heading into an off week, one of the worst starts in 128 seasons of playing football at Notre Dame.
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Big Ten basketball makes itself at home on East Coast
All the league’s men’s basketball coaches and many of the best players gathered for the first Big Ten Media Day held on the East Coast. Even more significant: The conference tournament will take place in Washington from March 8-12.
Browns coach Hue Jackson defends invitation to ousted Baylor coach Art Briles
Briles was fired by the school in May amid a sexual assault scandal involving several former football players. He attended Cleveland’s practice on Wednesday at the request of Jackson, who also had Briles as a guest during training camp and asked him back.
Maryland looks to bounce back from its first loss
Maryland’s smooth ride under first-year coach DJ Durkin was thrown off the tracks last Saturday with a lopsided defeat at Penn State.
Creighton and DePaul are Big East women’s basketball coaches’ preseason picks
Marissa Janning and Creighton are in an unfamiliar position: favorites to win the Big East Conference.
Villanova selected Big East coaches’ preseason pick
The Wildcats were the overwhelming choice of the Big East coaches as the preseason No. 1. Xavier, which finished in last season’s final Top Ten , was second followed by Creighton, Georgetown, defending Big East Tournament champion Seton Hall, Butler, Marquette, St. John’s, Providence and DePaul.
Navy’s visit to ECU postponed due to possible floods
No. 25 Navy’s game at East Carolina on Thursday night has been postponed to Nov. 19 because of expected flooding from Hurricane Matthew.
Uncertainty over Hurricane Matthew still affecting sports
Fear of the damage that powerful Hurricane Matthew may cause prompted two college football postponements Thursday, and had the NFL plotting just-in-case scenarios for games scheduled in Tampa and Miami this weekend.
ACC quarterbacks off to stellar starts, shredding defenses
Here’s a snapshot of just some of what the ACC has at quarterback this season: The Heisman Trophy front-runner, a starter from last season’s national championship game with the goal of getting back to the College Football Playoff, the nation’s current leader in completion percentage, the most prolific sophomore in the country and one of the most highly touted juniors in the game.
Louisville bans Heisman candidate Lamar Jackson, others from signing autographs
Payment-for-autographs issues have plagued the NCAA in recent years, and the University of Louisville is taking a cautious approach with quarterback Lamar Jackson and their football team.
Quarterback Perry Hills confidently guides offense for undefeated Maryland
With Hills leading the way, undefeated Maryland (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) is averaging a whopping 43.4 points, including 50 last Saturday in a rout of Purdue.
Joey Julius, Penn State kicker, discusses battle with eating disorder
Penn State kicker Joey Julius took to Facebook to discuss the reasoning behind his absence from spring workouts earlier this year through summer training.
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Fred Slaughter, who led UCLA to 1st NCAA hoops title, dies
Fred Slaughter, who helped UCLA win its first NCAA basketball championship as a senior under coach John Wooden in 1964, has died. He was 74.
SIU basketball players will stand during National Anthem
Southern Illinois University basketball players did some soul-searching before deciding they would stand with hands over hearts during the National Anthem before games this fall.
UNC, Kentucky get rolling with Midnight Madness-style events
The college basketball season is officially here.
Advocates for Athletic Equity group going out of business
The board of directors for the non-profit Advocates for Athletic Equity voted to cease operation because of a shortfall of financial support.
Connecticut doctor pleads guilty to illegal prescribing
A Connecticut doctor has pleaded guilty to writing bogus prescriptions for oxycodone and other medications for a couple who were then selling some of the drugs on the street.
Full autopsy: Oklahoma State player had an enlarged heart
The Oklahoma State University basketball player who died in July following an outdoor team workout suffered from an enlarged heart and died of natural causes, the state medical examiner's office said Friday.
Federal government raises pressure on Oregon over IDs
Oregon is facing increasing pressure to adopt federal standards for its driver's licenses and state-issued IDs before residents face additional scrutiny at secured areas, including airports.
5 Things for Week 7: Heisman shot for Dobbs; Kelly needs win
Road games are hard.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo wins Dean Smith Award
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, who was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame last month, has been selected to receive the Dean Smith Award, given annually to an individual in college basketball who embodies the spirit and values of the late North Carolina coaching great.
Villanova names renovated Pavilion after William Finneran
Villanova will name its Pavilion, the on-campus home for men's and women's basketball, after William B. Finneran, a 1963 graduate of the school.
LeBron: Union prioritizes help for retired players in talks
NBA players are pushing for more money in the next collective bargaining agreement - for the players who came before them.
Kentucky players look forward to making presence felt inside
Physical post play was lacking at Kentucky last year, though establishing an inside presence shouldn't be an issue this season.
Jayhawks once again favored to win Big 12 _ and perhaps more
The expectations at Kansas begin with conference championships.
Kansas picked to win Big 12, Oklahoma 6th, Oklahoma St. 7th
Kansas is the pick to win the Big 12 basketball title in a vote by conference coaches.
Arkansas basketball team to hold open practice for fans
The Arkansas basketball team has scheduled an open practice for fans.
McManamen and Herndon each learning to lead in different way
It's something Jason McManamen and Alan Herndon aren't used to. In fact, it often takes them out of their comfort zone.
New Mexico may eliminate some sports amid budget crunch
The University of New Mexico may be forced to eliminate some sports amid budget cut and reduced state funding, school athletic director Paul Krebs told a Board of Regents committee this week.