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Ex-PSU player takes battle vs. bullying to book

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:42:07 -0400

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania - A former Penn State women's basketball player has written a new book to champion the anti-bullying efforts she supported during her playing days in Happy Valley.

Elon joins CAA in latest expansion move

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:30:17 -0400

RICHMOND, Virginia - When Elon looked at the ever-changing landscape of college athletics and the possibility that the dominoes from conference realignments will just keep on falling, an invitation to join the Colonial Athletic Association became more about the fit for the Phoenix than the future.

Jordan adds two to Rutgers coaching staff

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:28:21 -0400

PISCATAWAY, New Jersey - Eddie Jordan has started putting together his coaching staff at Rutgers.

Krzyzewski returning to coach USA Basketball

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:36:36 -0400

DURHAM, North Carolina - Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski just couldn't pass on "the ultimate honor" of representing his country again as the U.S. men's national team coach.

Vandy's Stallings hires Harvard assistant Hufnagel

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:18:10 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Vanderbilt men's basketball coach Kevin Stallings has hired Harvard assistant Yanni Hufnagel to fill a spot on his staff.

UMKC coach Richardson rounds out staff

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:52:28 -0400

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - Missouri-Kansas City basketball coach Kareem Richardson has completed his first coaching staff by hiring Angres Thorpe as associate head coach and Sean Bledsoe and Jason Sautter as assistant coaches.

Sky is the limit for Chicago, Delle Donne

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:51:50 -0400

CHICAGO - In seven disappointing seasons, the Chicago Sky has never reached the WNBA playoffs or even posted a winning record.

Whitaker begins new role as Texas Tech coach

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:31:52 -0400

LUBBOCK, Texas - Candi Whitaker's favorite spot on campus while attending Texas Tech was in the basketball arena.

Florida F Yeguete has arthroscopic knee surgery

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:14:06 -0400

GAINESVILLE, Florida - Florida forward Will Yeguete is recovering from another knee surgery.

Larson transferring to South Dakota State

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:20:05 -0400

BROOKINGS, South Dakota - A former high school basketball standout in South Dakota who had an unsuccessful stint with the University of Florida is transferring to South Dakota State.

Coaches best-paid state employees in Washington

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:50:22 -0400

OLYMPIA, Washington - College coaches are the top-paid state employees in Washington, according to a list recently released by the state Office of Financial Management.

NC lawmakers donning hats, bow ties, playing ball

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:07:13 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - The North Carolina General Assembly is taking time out to suit up with big hats, bow ties and basketball uniforms.

UConn ends Wolf's suspension, returns as walk-on

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:38:04 -0400

STORRS, Connecticut - Connecticut center Enosch Wolf has been reinstated to the team following a decision last month by prosecutors to drop charges in a domestic violence case.

Iowa State adds Abdel Nader to roster

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:14:05 -0400

AMES, Iowa - Iowa State says that Northern Illinois transfer Abdel Nader has signed with the Cyclones.

West Virginia F Keaton Miles to transfer

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:51:04 -0400

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia - West Virginia forward Keaton Miles plans to transfer.

Pastner wants to add Robert Kirby as assistant

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:36:09 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - Memphis coach Josh Pastner has hired Robert Kirby as an assistant coach for the Tigers.

Montana State women's hoops names assistant

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:42:19 -0400

BOZEMAN, Montana - Montana State women's basketball coach Tricia Binford has announced the hiring of assistant coach Salvo Coppa.

NC Democratic chair questioned over Las Vegas trip

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:57:44 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - The head of the North Carolina Democratic Party is facing questions about credit card charges made during a March trip to a Las Vegas casino to watch basketball games with his old college buddies.

Ex-player latest hire on Ohio State women's staff

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:47:22 -0400

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Former Buckeyes co-captain Beth Howe has been hired as Ohio State's director of women's basketball operations, new coach Kevin McGuff has announced.

Pittsburgh leads field for Legends Classic

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:44:08 -0400

NEW YORK - Pittsburgh, playing its first season in the Atlantic Coast Conference, highlights the teams that will play in the championship round of this year's Legends Classic at Barclays Center.

Carroll names Carson Cunningham men's hoops coach

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:21:41 -0400

HELENA, Montana - Carroll College athletic director Bruce Parker announced Tuesday that former Purdue basketball player and DePaul instructor Carson Cunningham has been named the men's basketball coach for the Fighting Saints.

Sports world keeps eye on Oklahoma tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:09:19 -0400

The massive tornado that ripped through a handful of Oklahoma City suburbs and killed at least 50 people grabbed the attention of the sports world on Monday, especially the players and coaches with ties to the area.

UConn trio headline U19 World Championship team

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:54:09 -0400

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - UConn will be well-represented at the U19 World Championship.

Kansas lands transfer Tarik Black from Memphis

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:50:09 -0400

LAWRENCE, Kansas - Memphis forward Tarik Black is transferring to Kansas and will be eligible to play immediately.

US women's hoops team chosen for WUG

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:42 -0400

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - National champions Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Bria Hartley headline the U.S. women's basketball team that will compete in July at the World University Games.