The Big Ten and SEC have formed a joint advisory group to “address the significant challenges facing college athletics.” The move reflects the growing relationship between the two largest and wealthiest conferences.… Continue Reading »
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Auburn’s Broome, actor Freeman laugh off run-in
Auburn’s Johni Broome said he apologized for slapping an Ole Miss fan’s hand away during Saturday’s win after realizing the fan was actor Morgan Freeman.… Continue Reading »
Pitino rips NCAA enforcement staff: ‘It’s a joke’
St. John’s coach Rick Pitino says he believes the NCAA’s enforcement arm is “of no value anymore” and should be “disbanded.”… Continue Reading »
Big Ten fines Northwestern’s Collins after ejection
Northwestern coach Chris Collins was handed a $5,000 fine and public reprimand from the Big Ten for violating the league’s sportsmanship policy at the end of the Wildcats’ overtime loss to No. 2 Purdue.… Continue Reading »
Men’s Power Rankings: UConn is still flexing, and we have some other ups and downs
There were nine losses by teams ranked in the top 10 of last week’s Power Rankings, including Wisconsin and Kentucky suffering two defeats each.… Continue Reading »
NMSU player suspended for punching foe in face
New Mexico State forward Robert Carpenter has been suspended indefinitely by the Aggies after he punched Liberty forward Shiloh Robinson in the face and was ejected from Thursday night’s game.… Continue Reading »
Auburn’s Broome left red-faced by actor Freeman
Auburn’s Johni Broome said he apologized for slapping an Ole Miss fan’s hand away during Saturday’s win after realizing the fan was actor Morgan Freeman.… Continue Reading »
No. 3 Tar Heels bounce back, defeat No. 7 Duke
No. 3 North Carolina defeated No. 7 Duke 93-84 on Saturday night in the latest renewal of the fierce rivalry, and with their 10th conference victory, the Tar Heels pushed themselves back to the top of the ACC standings.… Continue Reading »
Huskers rally from 19 down to top No. 6 Badgers
Nebraska trailed by as many as 19 in the first half but stormed back to knock off No. 6 Wisconsin 80-72 in overtime on Thursday night.… Continue Reading »
No. 3 UNC stunned by Ga. Tech in final seconds
No. 3 North Carolina’s 10-game winning streak came to an end Tuesday when Naithan George scored a go-ahead layup with 7.7 seconds left, giving Georgia Tech a 74-73 victory in Atlanta.… Continue Reading »