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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)
Michigan St suspends 4 players for tunnel melee at Michigan

By Larry Lage Oct. 30, 2022 10:14 AM EDT

FILE - Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the ACC media days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Last month, the Division I Board of Directors adopted three proposals to modernize the infractions process and also committed to “identifying appropriate types of penalties and modifying current penalty ranges, including identifying potential alternative penalties to postseason bans.” That goal is already well under way. "The reality is the current system is broken," said Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Phillips, a member of the transformation committee. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
NCAA steering farther and farther away from harsh penalties

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 29, 2022 01:48 PM EDT

FILE - Referees from the Big 12 Conference discuss a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Oklahoma State and Texas, on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Austin, Texas. College football players penalized for targeting now can have part of their punishment appealed under new NCAA rules. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas, File)
2022 NCAA rules changes address targeting, faking injuries

Aug. 18, 2022 02:33 PM EDT

Judge dismisses suit vs. Wisconsin over Cephus reinstatement

Jul. 19, 2022 04:03 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit alleging the University of Wisconsin System reinstated former Badgers receiver Quintez Cephus...

Texas defenders Jaylan Ford and Brenden Schooler (14) tackle Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks (16) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 20 Arkansas looks to avoid letdown vs. Georgia Southern

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 03:07 PM EDT

Clemson CB Davis arrested for reckless driving

Aug. 01, 2021 08:20 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson cornerback Fred Davis II was arrested and charged with misdemeanor reckless driving for going 60 mph over the posted speed limit...

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) plays against the Washington Football Team during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit. Former Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 against the university that he was used as a scapegoat during a sexual assault investigation that resulted in his temporary expulsion.(AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Ex-Wisconsin receiver Cephus sues school over 2018 expulsion

By Steve Megargee Feb. 23, 2021 05:10 PM EST

Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason talks to his players in the second half of an NCAA college football game against LSU Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. LSU won 41-7. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
SEC threatens fines, suspensions for breaking mask protocols

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 08, 2020 02:24 PM EDT

College football player arrested on murder charge in Georgia

Sep. 30, 2020 05:00 AM EDT
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — U.S. Marshals in Georgia have arrested a Georgetown University football player accused of killing a man in Washington, D.C. ...

West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege (2) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
The Latest: Virus knocks out South Alabama-Troy game

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2020 01:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2019, file photo, Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, from left, Sergei Zubov, Hayley Wickenheiser, Jim Rutherford, Vaclav Nedomansky and Guy Carbonneau flip pucks in the air during a ceremony in Toronto. The Hockey Hall of Fame has postponed its 2020 induction because of the pandemic. The ceremony was to have taken place Nov. 16 in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
The Latest: Asian Beach Games postponed

By The Associated Press Aug. 10, 2020 12:58 PM EDT

Vandy player expelled for violating sexual misconduct policy

Jul. 02, 2020 08:02 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Vanderbilt football player dismissed from the team and expelled for violating the university's sexual misconduct policy in October...

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman warms up his team before an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State football players say they will boycott all team activities until administrators create a policy that would allow a student to be expelled for “openly racist, threatening or disrespectful actions.” The move that most players announced Saturday on social media follows a tweet by a student about the death of George Floyd that prompted outrage on campus. Late Sunday, June 28, 2020, coach Chris Klieman tweeted his support: “Racism is NOT welcome at KSTATE now or in the future. ... I am excited to help every player unite for the solution NOW, so that that we can come together stronger than ever. Black Lives Matter.” (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
K-State players announce boycott after student's Floyd tweet

Jun. 28, 2020 03:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron holds the trophy after the team's victory over Clemson in an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans. LSU has begun asking a number of football players to self-quarantine in the past week because of instances in which some players tested positive for COVID-19 after social interactions outside of the Tigers’ training facility. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Return of college athletes gives glimpse of back to school

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 22, 2020 06:32 PM EDT

6 Houston athletes test positive for COVID-19 with symptoms

Jun. 12, 2020 07:31 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — The University of Houston is suspending all voluntary workouts for its athletes after six tested positive for COVID-19 with symptoms. ...

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. ...

Michigan State's Mark Dantonio talks about his retirement from as the NCAA college football team's coach, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Judge recommends dismissing suit against former MSU coach

By Noah Trister Mar. 20, 2020 08:44 PM EDT

A locked gate is seen by the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City was due to play Burnley in an English Premier League soccer match Saturday March 14, 2020, after all English soccer games were cancelled due to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. For most people, the new COVID-19 coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, but for some it can cause more severe illness. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
The Latest: All Power 5 conferences scrap spring competition

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

Report: Mich St investigating allegations of NCAA violations

Feb. 18, 2020 10:07 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State is reportedly investigating allegations of NCAA violations made by a former football staffer in a lawsuit. ...

LSU linebacker arrested on gun charge, suspended from team

Feb. 05, 2020 07:57 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana State University football player has been suspended from the team indefinitely following his arrest on a gun possession...