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Iona head coach Rick Pitino, from left, Isaiah Ross and Dylan van Eyck pose with the trophy after winning an NCAA college basketball game against Fairfield during the finals of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament, Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Atlantic City, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Pitino in NCAA Tournament, Kentucky out after chaotic season

By John Marshall Mar. 14, 2021 10:27 PM EDT

Kentucky fans watch the final moments of the second half of a loss to Mississippi State in an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kentucky NCAA hopes end after being bounced from SEC tourney

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 11, 2021 05:20 PM EST

Louisville head coach Chris Mack directs his players on defense against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Louisville's Mack: 'Not a good look' going maskless in video

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 22, 2021 04:27 PM EST

En esta foto del 11 de octubre de 2020, Ben Roethlisberger, de los Steelers de Pittsburgh, lanza un pase en el encuentro ante los Eagles de Filadelfia (AP Foto/Keith Srakocic)
The Latest: Big West hoops tournaments banning spectators

Feb. 22, 2021 12:36 PM EST

FILE - In this, March 20, 2019, file photo, a basketball with March Madness 2019 logo sits in a rack before Michigan's practice at the NCAA college basketball tournament in Des Moines, Iowa. All 30 college conferences are still planning to hold basketball tournaments where the winner earns the automatic bid to the NCAAs. But the leagues also have until Feb. 26, 2021, to notify the selection committee if there will be any changes to how the automatic bid is awarded. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Conference tournaments still on schedule despite concerns

By Joe Reedy Feb. 11, 2021 03:15 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Keve Aluma (22) celebrates a score against Virginia during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
SEC eager to change perception league is down in stretch run

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 31, 2021 01:09 PM EST

FILE - Kansas head coach Bill Self looks on as Kansas plays TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, texas, in this Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, file photo. Bill Self acknowledged this is a new feeling for him. In nearly two decades at Kansas, he has never been out of the hunt for the Big 12 title before the calendar flipped to February. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Bluebloods feeling black and blue as hoops hits homestretch

By Dave Skretta Jan. 29, 2021 03:05 PM EST

Kentucky basketball walk-on, pitcher Ben Jordan dies at 22

Jan. 12, 2021 02:51 PM EST
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky says Ben Jordan, a right-handed pitcher who played last season on the men’s basketball team because of a shortage of players,...

Kentucky's Lance Ware, left, and Kentucky's Isaiah Jackson, right, put pressure on North Carolina's Armando Bacot, center, the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Kentucky looking for answers after worst start in 94 years

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 29, 2020 12:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) looks on during during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marshall in Gainesville, Fla. Johnson, the Southeastern Conference's preseason player of the year, collapsed coming out of a timeout against rival Florida State and needed emergency medical attention Saturday, Dec. 1`2, 2020. He was taken off the floor on a stretcher and rushed to Tallahassee Memorial for evaluation. The Gators had no immediate update on his condition. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)
Florida's Johnson rejoins team, works as coach amid recovery

By Mark Long Dec. 28, 2020 12:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) looks on during during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marshall in Gainesville, Fla. Johnson, the Southeastern Conference's preseason player of the year, collapsed coming out of a timeout against rival Florida State and needed emergency medical attention Saturday, Dec. 1`2, 2020. He was taken off the floor on a stretcher and rushed to Tallahassee Memorial for evaluation. The Gators had no immediate update on his condition. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)
Florida's Johnson leaves hospital 10 days after collapse

By Mark Long Dec. 22, 2020 01:36 PM EST

Michigan State's Joshua Langford, right, looks to pass against Oakland's Rashad Williams during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Teams led by experienced players have edge amid pandemic

By Aaron Beard Dec. 22, 2020 11:48 AM EST

Michigan State's Joey Hauser, right, shoots a 3-pointer against Western Michigan's Greg Lee (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 79-61. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Gonzaga, Baylor remain atop AP Top 25 after game scrapped

By Dave Skretta Dec. 07, 2020 12:17 PM EST

Montezuma fans react to a call in the first half of an 8-man high school football semifinal playoff game between Montezuma and Remsen St. Mary's at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. Capacity for state tournament games has been limited to 2400 and masks are required. (Liz Martin/The Gazette via AP)
The Latest: LA Rams player tests positive for coronavirus

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2020 08:18 AM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, file photo, Michigan head coach Juwan Howard reacts to a call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Howard's 2021 class is rated No. 1 in the 247Sports composite. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Michigan's Juwan Howard lands top-rated recruiting class

By John Marshall Nov. 11, 2020 05:33 PM EST

Longtime coach, executive Craig Robinson hired to lead NABC

By Dave Skretta Jul. 13, 2020 04:07 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Craig Robinson has been a successful businessman with a range of financial institutions. He has led college basketball programs from...

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2019, file photo, a detailed view SDCCU stadium before the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game in San Diego. The school has also begun looking at how it could safely host fans within social distancing guidelines, if fans will be allowed to attend games at 70,000-seat SDCCU Stadium. This season, 39 major college football schools have scheduled 49 so-called buy games worth an estimated $65 million. If coronavirus disruptions cause Power Five teams to play more or only conference games, stretched athletic budgets could face huge holes. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez, File)
The Latest: Pennsylvania working on sports virus guidelines

By The Associated Press May. 20, 2020 05:36 AM 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: Louisville AD: 15% cut from budget, furloughs

By The Associated Press Apr. 20, 2020 05:27 AM EDT

HOFer Mitchell, kicker Dempsey die...Hagans leaving Kentucky...Byron a virtual success

Apr. 06, 2020 02:05 AM EDT
UNDATED (AP) — The Hall of Fame says that speedy halfback and receiver Bobby Mitchell has died at 84. The Hall of Fame hasn’t provided other details. Mitchell...

Update on the latest sports

Apr. 06, 2020 12:45 AM EDT
NFL-OBITS Hall of Famer Mitchell, ex-Saints kicker Dempsey die UNDATED (AP) — A Pro Football Hall of Famer and a record...