Not spring football: VanDerveer wants consistency from refs
Tara VanDerveer is willing to cut officials some slack with her Stanford Cardinal playing in the national championship Sunday night, saying they can't see everything and they do work hard to do their...
View ArticleCincinnati coach John Brannen on leave amid school inquiry
CINCINNATI (AP) - The University of Cincinnati on Saturday put basketball coach John Brannen on paid leave pending an investigation after six Bearcats players decided to transfer last month.The school...
View ArticleThe Latest: Gonzaga stuns UCLA to keep perfect season alive
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Latest from the Final Four (all times EDT):11:15 p.m.Gonzaga has given fans the NCAA championship game they wanted with a shot for the ages.Jalen Suggs banked in a shot from...
View ArticleAuburn hires longtime SEC assistant as women's hoops coach
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn has hired longtime Southeastern Conference assistant Johnnie Harris as its head women's basketball coach.Athletic director Allen Greene announced the hiring on Saturday....
View ArticleNCAA fan's death prompts contact tracing in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Health officials in Indiana said Saturday they are investigating whether anyone was exposed to COVID-19 by Alabama residents following Friday night’s death of a Crimson Tide fan who...
View ArticleBearing down: Baylor routs Houston 78-59 to reach title game
INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly two decades ago, Scott Drew decided to leave his comfort zone at tiny Valparaiso for the scandal-plagued basketball program at Baylor, explaining to his father that there was...
View ArticleHouston stumbles as defense, rebounding falter in Final Four
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - DeJon Jarreau made his way to Kelvin Sampson as he checked out for the final time and gave his coach a long hug.Quentin Grimes followed a short time later, and both ended up huddled...
View ArticleIt's on: Gonzaga vs. Baylor for the national championship
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Baylor made a mockery of the first Final Four game, stifling Houston for a chance at the program’s first national title. Then Gonzaga made miracles happen, winning on one of the...
View ArticleUndefeated Gonzaga beats UCLA on last-second shot, advances to NCAA...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Undefeated Gonzaga beats UCLA on last-second shot, advances to NCAA Tournament final against Baylor.
View ArticleTo the bank! Suggs hits the winner, Zags top UCLA 93-90
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Jalen Suggs took the inbounds pass and saw nothing but clear sailing. Three dribbles. Past the half-court line. A little stutter-step. And straight into history. The Gonzaga...
View ArticleJalen Suggs banks in game-winner at buzzer as Gonzaga tops UCLA 93-90
INDIANAPOLIS — Jalen Suggs took the inbounds pass and saw nothing but clear sailing. Three dribbles. Past the half-court line. A little stutter-step.And straight into history.The Gonzaga freshman...
View ArticleOvertime buzzer-beater ends Bruins impressive tourney run
At halftime Saturday night, UCLA coach Mick Cronin challenged his team to keep it close for 10 more minutes and that they should then be able to crank up the pressure on unbeaten Gonzaga.The flawless...
View ArticleAP survey: ADs concerned NIL will skew competitive balance
College athletes will someday soon be permitted to be paid sponsors, social media influencers and product endorsers.Change is imminent, but not everyone in college sports believes it is for the better...
View ArticleAP Sportlight
April 51915 - Jess Willard beats Jack Johnson in the 26th round to win the world heavyweight boxing title in Havana, Cuba.1927 - Johnny Weissmuller breaks his own 200-meter freestyle record by seven...
View Article'The ball is tipped': Recollections of 'One Shining Moment'
Nearly everyone involved in the men’s college basketball tournament, it seems, cherishes a “One Shining Moment” memory.Rutgers swingman Ron Harper Jr. recalls “just stalking YouTube” looking for that...
View ArticleBaylor trio of Butler, Teague, Mitchell headed to title game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The only reason Baylor's backcourt can't be considered a true brotherhood is the blood coursing through their veins.Whether they were declaring together for the NBA draft or...
View ArticleIndiana Snapshot: Plump still big hit at NCAA Tourney time
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - One big shot turned Bobby Plump into an instant celebrity.More than 50 years later, he's every bit as popular. Heck, he might be more popular.At age 84, the affable, silver-haired...
View ArticleGonzaga's last hurdles: a quick turnaround -- and Baylor
INDIANAPOLIS — Now comes the hard part for Gonzaga.Less than 16 hours after walking off the floor with one of the most scintillating wins in the game's history, the barely-still-undefeated Bulldogs...
View ArticleCommissioner set to celebrate Pac-12's 1st title since 1992
Outgoing Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott is very proud to be in San Antonio to celebrate the conference’s first NCAA women’s basketball championship since 1992. With Stanford facing Arizona on Sunday...
View ArticleWest has been the best in this year's NCAA Tournament
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The NCAA Tournament has been dominated by the East, mixed with the occasional championship foray by a school from the Midwest.Teams from the West are usually left on the outside...
View Article
