Violence in sports
University of Virginia head football coach, Tony Elliott, holds his emotions in check as he speaks to the media during a press conference concerning the killing of three football players as well as the wounding of two others at the University of Virginia Tuesday Nov. 15, 2022, in Charlottesville. Va. Authorities say three people have been killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at the University of Virginia and a student suspect is in custody. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Prosecutor: Witness told police UVA suspect targeted victims

By Denise Lavoie Nov. 16, 2022 08:30 AM EST

Security and police break up a scuffle between players from Michigan and Michigan State football teams in the Michigan Stadium tunnel after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan State President Samuel Stanley has apologized and says the actions of the football players who were involved in a postgame melee with Michigan players are “unacceptable.” He also says the players involved would be held responsible by coach Mel Tucker. (Kyle Austin/MLive Media Group via AP)
Tussles in stadium tunnels a throwback issue in older venues

By Eric Olson Nov. 04, 2022 02:13 PM EDT

Security and police break up a scuffle between players from Michigan and Michigan State football teams in the Michigan Stadium tunnel after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan State President Samuel Stanley has apologized and says the actions of the football players who were involved in a postgame melee with Michigan players are “unacceptable.” He also says the players involved would be held responsible by coach Mel Tucker. (Kyle Austin/MLive Media Group via AP)
No. 14 Illinois hosts downtrodden Michigan State

By Gavin Good Nov. 03, 2022 03:56 PM EDT

Montana denies in-state rival Montana State, wins 29-10

Nov. 20, 2021 05:24 PM EST
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Kevin Macias kicked five field goals, Montana scored a touchdown on the second play of the game, and the Grizzlies beat in-state rival...

North Carolina coach Mack Brown applauds during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Virginia in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Mayhem at Mercedes: Ga Tech faces No. 21 UNC at NFL stadium

By Paul Newberry Sep. 23, 2021 10:24 AM EDT

Wisconsin head football coach Paul Chryst talks to reporters during the team's NCAA college football media day at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. (Kayla Wolf/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
No. 12 Wisconsin dismisses freshman RB Crawford from team

Aug. 31, 2021 05:01 PM EDT

FILE - In the Sept. 12, 2015, file photo, Baylor President Ken Starr waits to run onto the field before an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas. The NCAA infractions committee said Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, that its years-long investigation into the Baylor sexual assault scandal would result in four years probation and other sanctions, though the “unacceptable” behavior at the heart of the case did not violate NCAA rules. The NCAA ruling came more than five years after the scandal broke at the world’s largest Baptist university, leading to the firing of successful football coach Art Briles, and the later departures of athletic director Ian McCaw and school president Ken Starr. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Key dates and developments in the Baylor assault scandal

By The Associated Press Aug. 11, 2021 03:38 PM EDT

FILE - In the Sept. 12, 2015, file photo, Baylor President Ken Starr waits to run onto the field before an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas. The NCAA infractions committee said Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, that its years-long investigation into the Baylor sexual assault scandal would result in four years probation and other sanctions, though the “unacceptable” behavior at the heart of the case did not violate NCAA rules. The NCAA ruling came more than five years after the scandal broke at the world’s largest Baptist university, leading to the firing of successful football coach Art Briles, and the later departures of athletic director Ian McCaw and school president Ken Starr. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
NCAA hands Baylor probation, fine in sex assault scandal

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 11, 2021 12:38 PM EDT

Michigan State AD Beekman to take on new role at school

Aug. 05, 2021 02:57 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The man hired by Michigan State to replace the school’s athletic director who retired following the sex abuse scandal involving...

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, UNLV quarterback Doug Brumfield (17) tries to get away from Hawaii linebacker Darius Muasau (53) during an NCAA college football game in Honolulu. Hawaii and Houston are in Texas to play in the New Mexico Bowl. The Christmas Eve game was moved to Frisco, Texas, because of COVID-19 travel restrictions in New Mexico. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia, File)
Hawaii vs. Houston rematch in relocated New Mexico Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2020 12:35 PM EST

Florida coach Dan Mullen, right, is held back by coaches and law enforcement after a fight broke out at the end of the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Missouri in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
SEC fines Florida's Mullen $25K for role in brawl vs. Mizzou

By Mark Long Nov. 02, 2020 01:21 PM EST

Police: Tulane football player arrested after punching girl

May. 29, 2020 09:07 AM EDT
ZACHARY, La. (AP) — A fight at a Waffle House in Louisiana landed a Tulane University football player in jail and a teenage girl in a hospital, police said. ...

U-Buffalo running back arrested on domestic violence charges

Dec. 08, 2019 08:53 PM EST
AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — A third-string running back for Bahamas Bowl-bound University at Buffalo has been arrested on domestic violence charges. ...

South Carolina reserve DB Cook dismissed after arrest

Oct. 20, 2019 06:16 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina reserve defensive back Jamel Cook has been dismissed from the team after his arrest for domestic violence Friday. ...

UMaine football star arrested on domestic violence charge

Feb. 07, 2019 03:56 PM EST
ORONO, Maine (AP) — Police say a standout football player at the University of Maine has been arrested and charged with domestic violence assault. ...

Arrested FIU RB Shawndarrius Phillips not going to bowl game

Dec. 16, 2018 11:19 AM EST
MIAMI (AP) — FIU running back Shawndarrius Phillips will not accompany the team to the Bahamas Bowl this week, following his arrest on a domestic violence charge. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Michigan running back O'Maury Samuels (23) rushes in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against SMU, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan dismissed running back O’Maury Samuels from its football program the same day he was arraigned on two charges, including one for domestic violence. The school did not say why the move was made Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, when Samuels was charged with domestic violence and malicious destruction of personal property. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Michigan dismisses RB Samuels after domestic violence charge

Dec. 12, 2018 04:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer and wide receiver Terry McLaurin, left, celebrate early after defeating Northwestern 45-24 in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game in Indianapolis. Meyer, the highly successful coach who won three national championships and sparked controversy and criticism this season for his handling of domestic violence allegations against a now-fired assistant, will retire after the Rose Bowl, the university announced Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
The Latest: Jags teammates salute Meyer, their former coach

Dec. 04, 2018 10:28 AM EST

Weekend Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2018 03:05 AM EST
NFL The San Francisco 49ers said Sunday they plan to release linebacker Reuben Foster after he was arrested at the team hotel in Tampa, Florida, on a...

Jones' late TD run lifts Montana St over Montana 29-25

By Fritz Neighbor Nov. 17, 2018 06:06 PM EST
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A wild fourth quarter ended with a timeout, then a fumble, and Montana State pushed past Montana 29-25 in the 118th Brawl of the Wild game...