Basketball
West Virginia forward Derek Culver, left, fouls Baylor forward Flo Thamba, right, while driving to the basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
No. 1 Baylor tops No. 14 W Virginia 70-59, ties Big 12 mark

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 15, 2020 07:41 PM EST

Georgia's Toumani Camara (10) is stoped by South Carolina forwards Maik Kotsar (21) and Keyshawn Bryant during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
South Carolina pulls away early, beats reeling Georgia 75-59

By Charles Odum Feb. 12, 2020 09:54 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Colorado head coach Mel Tucker looks on before the start of their NCAA college football game against Utah, in Salt Lake City. A person familiar with the decision says Colorado coach Mel Tucker has agreed to lead Michigan State's football program. The person spoke Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, 2020, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the hiring had not been announced. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Michigan State rallies to hire Tucker away from Colorado

By Larry Lage Feb. 12, 2020 07:54 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Connecticut team captain Eli Thomas (22) takes part in the coin toss before an NCAA college football game against Wagner in East Hartford, Conn. Thomas, who overcame a stroke to return to school, is among the first six athletes named as finalists for the Hartford HealthCare Courage Award. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn, File)
College athletes honored with award for overcoming adversity

By Pat Eaton-Robb Feb. 10, 2020 12:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 file photo, Miami head coach Manny Diaz calls out a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami coach Manny Diaz told The Associated Press on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 that he believes the Hurricanes are already better than they were when last season's 6-7 debacle ended. Diaz says the Hurricanes have improved their roster and their coaching staff, both by additions and subtractions. He also drew a parallel to the culture that the Miami Heat have stuck with in their bounceback season this year. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
AP Interview: Manny Diaz believes Miami is already better

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 03, 2020 08:26 PM EST

SEC announces average payout of $44.6 million per school

Jan. 30, 2020 04:57 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference schools each received more than $44.6 million in total revenue distributed by the league, a seven-figure...

Gene Corrigan, former NCAA president, ACC boss, dies at 91

Jan. 25, 2020 06:50 PM EST
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Gene Corrigan, the former NCAA president who also helped change the look of college sports as Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner...

Ohio State's Andre Wesson, right, posts up against Minnesota's Marcus Carr during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Carr's late 3-pointer powers Minnesota past Ohio State 62-59

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 23, 2020 10:35 PM EST

North Carolina guard Cole Anthony (2) reacts from the sidelines with an injury during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Yale in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Yale Bulldogs at North Carolina Tar Heels 12/30/2019

Jan. 15, 2020 02:56 PM EST

In this Saturday Jan, 4, 2020, photo, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson looks up during a workout before the Pelicans played the Sacramento Kings in an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif. Williamson, who is recovering from a knee injury, has now participated in full-court and five-on-five drills as the top overall draft choice moves closer to making his league debut. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Injured NBA prospects deal with shut-it-down conversations

By Aaron Beard Jan. 15, 2020 02:55 PM EST

LSU rallies in regulation to take down Texas A&M in OT 89-85

Jan. 14, 2020 10:52 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — LSU arrived to Texas A&M earlier than usual for a road conference game, thanks to the Tigers football team. ...

Duke's Vernon Carey Jr., center, works while defended by Clemson's Clyde Trapp, left, and Aamir Simms during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Consolation prize: Clemson knocks off No. 3 Duke in hoops

By Jeffrey Collins Jan. 14, 2020 09:32 PM EST

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney celebrates after Clemson defeated Ohio State 29-23 in the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Column: Long layoff, regional dominance tarnish title game

By Paul Newberry Jan. 10, 2020 05:17 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) makes a catch against Ohio State cornerback Cameron Brown (26) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis ramping up prep work for 2022 championship game

By Michael Marot Jan. 08, 2020 02:37 PM EST

Florida State guard Anthony Polite (2) attempts to get away from the defense of Louisville guard Lamarr Kimble (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Walker leads No. 18 FSU to 78-65 win over No. 7 Louisville

By Steve Bittenbender Jan. 04, 2020 06:08 PM EST

Oregon guard Chris Duarte, right, drives to the rim past Colorado guard D'Shawn Schwartz in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Wright takes over late, Colorado beats No. 4 Oregon 74-65

By Pat Graham Jan. 02, 2020 11:29 PM EST

Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu, center, celebrates with her teammates Lydia Giomi, left, Erin Boley and Ruthy Hebard, right, after defeating Kansas State 89-51 in an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Name dropping: A few up-and-comers who may make mark in '20

By Pat Graham Dec. 30, 2019 05:25 PM EST

West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins reacts to a play against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cleveland. West Virginia defeated Ohio State 67-59. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
No. 22 West Virginia rallies, upsets No. 2 Ohio State 67-59

Brian Dulik Dec. 29, 2019 05:30 PM EST

Virginia Cavaliers head coach Bronco Mendenhall, left, and Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen, right, pose for a photograph during a news conference for the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Florida plays Virginia in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 30. (AP Photo/Mario Houben)
Cavs try to take 'next step' in Orange Bowl against Gators

By Steven Wine Dec. 29, 2019 02:12 PM EST

FILE- In this Aug. 7, 2010, file photo, Marylou Whitney watches horse racing from her box seats at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Philanthropist, socialite and horse-racing enthusiast Marylou Whitney, known as the "Queen of Saratoga," died on July 19, 2019, at her Saratoga Springs estate after a long illness. She was 93. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File)
Sports losses in 2019: Newcombe, Robinson, Starr, Havlicek

By Fred Lief Dec. 29, 2019 11:26 AM EST