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EJ Manuel leads South to Senior Bowl win, 21-16
EJ Manuel's January couldn't have gone much better on the field. More importantly, he's hoping for a similarly happy February for his family.
No. 1 Baylor women beat No. 20 Oklahoma 82-65
Brittney Griner now has the record she has always wanted. How about a block party for the two-time All-American from Baylor who already holds the NCAA ...
Villanova upsets No. 3 Syracuse 75-71 in overtime
Ryan Arcidiacono took the inbounds, heaved the ball, and ducked. Hundreds of Villanova students trampled the court like a bull rush and the ...
Penn State says Sandusky settlements appear close
Penn State's negotiator for civil claims involving former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky said Friday the school has been in talks with 28 ...
AP NewsBreak: ND pres defends handling of Te'o
Top administrators at Notre Dame decided within hours of hearing about the Manti Te'o dead girlfriend hoax that it did not involve a crime and within ...
No. 9 Butler reaps benefits of building process
The banners hanging from Hinkle Fieldhouse's dusty rafters are a constant reminder of achievement at Butler. More national championship game ...
Sports are a civil right for disabled, US says
Breaking new ground, the U.S. Education Department is telling schools they must include students with disabilities in sports programs or provide equal ...
Voice of Te'o prankster? Couric plays voicemails
The person Manti Te'o says was pretending to be his online girlfriend told the Notre Dame linebacker "I love you" in voicemails that were played ...
Northern Michigan player who drowned had epilepsy
A Northern Michigan University women's soccer player who drowned during a team workout in a campus pool had epilepsy and may have had a seizure as ...
Marshall has No. 20 Wichita State flying high
There are some coaches in college basketball who always seem composed. They may be churning below the surface, but outwardly they're calm, keeping ...
NCAA announces problems with Miami investigation
The NCAA's probe of Miami's athletic compliance practices is ramping up again. Only this time, the Hurricanes aren't exactly the subject of the ...
No. 1 Baylor women beat No. 24 Iowa State 66-51
Every block, every shot she swats away against a disheartened opponent brings Brittney Griner closer to an NCAA record. And yes, she's paying ...
No. 1 Duke routed by No. 25 Miami 90-63
With a steady din coming from the sea of orange behind the visitors' basket, No. 1 Duke had a tough time making a shot. The Blue Devils went more than ...
Latest NCAA scandal comes from headquarters
The latest black eye for college sports belongs to the NCAA. In an embarrassing blow to its watchdog image, the NCAA said Wednesday its enforcement ...
'What would you do' Te'o tells Couric
Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o admitted to Katie Couric he answered questions about his "dead," online girlfriend even after he received a call Dec.
Vigil caps low-key day remembering Joe Paterno
Hundreds of candles created a dull glow at the base of the mural that contained a likeness of Joe Paterno, each flame flickering to commemorate the ...
Signs, vigil mark anniversary of Paterno's death
Flowers and mementos left by supporters adorned Joe Paterno's gravesite Tuesday, a year after the longtime Penn State coach's death, while at the spot ...
Correction: Notre Dame-Te'o story
In a story Jan. 19 about the Manti Te'o-Lennay Kekua hoax, The Associated Press reported erroneously some of the details about the place where Te'o ...
Victim 6 sues Penn State, Sandusky, his charity
A young man who testified at a child sex abuse trial last summer that former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky tickled and grabbed ...
Woman in Te'o fake girlfriend photo speaks out
The woman whose photo was used as the "face" of the Twitter account of Manti Te'o's supposed girlfriend says the man allegedly behind the hoax ...
AP Sources: Ex-Miami coaches know of allegations
Two former Miami assistant coaches have been told they will be charged with "unethical conduct" when the NCAA presents the Hurricanes' athletic ...
Fair, No. 3 Syracuse edge No. 21 Cincinnati 57-55
With Cincinnati and Syracuse tied and the clock ticking down in the final minute, the Orange's Jerami Grant drove the lane, and when his shot didn't ...
Vigil planned to remember Paterno 1 year later
From bumper stickers to signs posted by a few businesses to the occasional T-shirt, reminders of Joe Paterno sprinkle Happy Valley. Most cues are ...
Duke moves back to No. 1 in AP poll
Duke is No. 1 in The Associated Press' college basketball poll after dropping from the top spot for one week. The Blue Devils, who fell to No. 3 last ...