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Memphis won't release NCAA vacated win response

The University of Memphis refused on Wednesday to release the NCAA's response to its appeal of a ruling that vacated the 2007-08 men's basketball season.

Michigan football didn't keep logs for players

The University of Michigan released embarassing details of an internal audit Monday that said the beleaguered football program had failed to file monthly forms tracking how much players practice — an issue currently under NCAA investigation.

Davis: Turner part of wide-open player of year race

Congratulations to Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim on victory No. 800. It was good to have a moment of celebration on college basketball’s opening night.

NCAA approves rules changes on recruiting

NCAA leaders began the post-Myles Brand era Thursday by following his penchant for change.

Michigan football draws NCAA letter of inquiry

The NCAA has joined the University of Michigan in an investigation into practices of college football's winningest program.

Men’s college basketball 2008-09 preview

27-8 (14-2), 1st in Big 12Won NCAA championship.Bill Self, 169-40, 6 years (376-145 overall) 1989

NCAA: Just 21 percent of athletic depts profitable

Fewer than 25 percent of all major collegiate athletic departments made money in 2007-08.

Alabama: NCAA wrongly vacated 21 wins

The University of Alabama contends the NCAA wrongly forced the football program to vacate 21 victories, describing it as an "unprecedented penalty" in cases involving abuse of free textbooks.

NCAA selects James Isch as interim president

James Isch wants to fulfill Myles Brand's unfinished goals at the NCAA.

NCAA committee starts search for Brand's successor

The NCAA has begun the somber task of replacing Myles Brand amid questions of just what kind of leader that should be.

Michigan hires firm to assist its investigation

The University of Michigan has hired outside counsel to assist its investigation into whether the football program violated NCAA rules.

Tourney dates switching for Spokane, Oklahoma City

The NCAA is switching the 2010 tournament dates for the Spokane, Wash., and Oklahoma City sites.

NCAA games moving from NM to California in 2010

Citing issues associated with a $60 million renovation of The Pit, the NCAA is moving 2010 first- and second-round women's basketball tournament games from Albuquerque to Stanford, Calif.

Livingston wins 1st national diving title

Drew Livingston, the 2009 NCAA 1-meter diving champion, earned his first national title Sunday, winning the senior mens platform at the U.S. Summer Diving Championships at the Morcom Aquatic Center.

NCAA bans championships in betting states

The NCAA approved a policy Thursday that would ban states, such as Delaware, from hosting championship events if they allow fans to bet on single games.

NCAA also placing limits on high-tech suits

The NCAA is placing restrictions on high-tech suits in college competition similar to the ones swimming's world governing body enacted this week.

Former UCLA basketball player sues NCAA

A former UCLA basketball player is suing the NCAA over its use of former student athletes' images in DVDs, video games, photographs, apparel and other material.

NCAA asks Okla. to focus on athletes' employment

The NCAA has asked Oklahoma to enhance its compliance education program relating to the employment of athletes as part of the school's continuing probation following rules violations by former quarterback Rhett Bomar.

Study: Women have advantage in college sports

Women athletes have far more opportunities than men to earn scholarships and to participate in many college sports, according to a study by an organization which advocates Title IX reform.

Correction: Oklahoma St-NCAA story

In a July 9 story about potential NCAA rules violations in Oklahoma State's baseball program, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the school said coach Frank Anderson initially determined that a gift to a former player wasn't a rules violation. The school's associate athletic director for compliance, Scott Williams, made that determination.

Okla. St. called before NCAA infractions committee

The NCAA is citing Oklahoma State for a potential major rules violation in its baseball program.

SCarolina reports 14 NCAA secondary violations

South Carolina has reported 14 NCAA secondary violations from the past six months, including one for an improper text message to a recruit and another for "impermissible snacks."

Ohio State AD to lead men's hoops committee

Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith has been appointed chairman of the Division I Men's Basketball Committee for 2010-11.

Brand gives brief remarks in accepting award

Myles Brand is still carrying the banner for America's young athletes, even as he continues waging a bigger battle in his own life.

Alabama files appeal to NCAA over 21 vacated wins

The University of Alabama said Thursday it has taken the first step toward appealing a ruling by the NCAA that forced the Crimson Tide football program to vacate 21 wins.

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Terps Sail Past Bucs 89 - 51

College Park, MD The unranked Maryland Terrapins, coming off a season where they barely made the NCAA tournament, successfully crushed their first cupcake opponent, the Charleston Southern Buccaneers 81-59 before 16,000+ at the Comcast Center on Friday night.

Bring Back Basketball's Little Big Men
Source: The New York Times

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BCS Intelligence: Play easy, non-conference games.
Source: Yahoo.com

On Sept. 5, while Florida feasted on Charleston Southern and Texas opened with Louisiana-Monroe, the Oklahoma Sooners played a strong BYU team on a neutral field. That's when Sam Bradford sprained his shoulder while being sacked, an injury that derailed OU's title hopes.

Washington's Isaiah Thomas on Abdul Gaddy, Huskies backcourt, Cal, Pop Tarts
Source: CNN

LW: Last year, before you debuted at UW, a story mentioned your weakness for strawberry Pop-Tarts. Can you explain it?

ESPN Rates the Top Schools All Time for Men's College Basketball: Kentucky #1: Reactions Vary to All-time Rankings
Source: ESPN.com

"Sagarin looked back at the past 72 years of the sport to spit out Kentucky as No. 1, two percentage points ahead of UCLA."

Alabama LB Hightower out for season with injury
Source: Yahoo! News

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – No. 3 Alabama linebacker Dont'a Hightower will miss the remainder of the season.

Just a Thought...Football is Back!

Football Season Returns by: Anthony Gaenzle

Meeks Leaving Kentucky
Source: CBS Sportsline

Jodie Meeks has annouced today that he is leaving the Kentucky Wildcats to go pro. Dealine for withdrawls from the draft is today at 5pm.

Three strikes and I'm out against UW softball ace
Source: The Seattle Times

Three things I'll never be able to do: Dance like a young Michael Jackson. Too stiff. Win Mr. Universe. Too, uh, traditionally handsome. And hit a pitch from Danielle Lawrie. Too mortal.

Virginia's Carroll not ready to celebrate yet -- baltimoresun.com
Source: The Baltimore Sun

Virginia's Brian Carroll doesn't feel like celebrating after he scores a goal. That's just how I am," the Gilman graduate said. "I am really happy, and sometimes I'll give a little when I'm really excited.

The NCAA vs. Free Speech
Source: Pajamas Media

A few weeks ago, the Associated Press reported that North Carolina State University had sent a "cease-and-desist" letter to freshman Taylor Moseley for a recruiting violation.

Top high school athlete John Wall charged with breaking and entering :: WRAL.com
Source: wral.com

Raleigh, N.C. — Local high school basketball standout John Wall, one of the nation's top uncommitted college prospects, has been cited with breaking and entering, Raleigh police said Monday. An officer saw Wall leaving from the rear of the residence around 12:30 p.m.

NCAA Player Kindly Asked to Drop Out of NBA Draft
Source: rivals.yahoo.com

Mark Titus has become a college basketball blogging institution. His Club Trillion -- a goofy compendium of his end-of-the-bench antics at Ohio State -- is basically Internet-famous.

Let's Divorce Education And Sports

Recently Washington County, Utah got concerned over its school budget, because there was a threat to cut sports.

What Six Of The Biggest NFL Busts Are Doing Now
Source: Yahoo! Sports

1. Andre Ware, No. 7 overall, 1990. The Heisman trophy winner was drafted by the Detroit Lions, but only got four years to soak in the expert tutelage of head coach Wayne Fontes.

Dirty Politics and the NFL Draft
Source:

After reading the Tuesday morning edition of the Shallow Thoughts and Observations by Ted Bartlett (very well done indeed), I had been thinking about some of the "rumors" coming out of this year's draft class.

Michael Jordan's Son Marcus Chooses ... Central Florida?
Source: rivals.yahoo.com

It is with that context that the announcement of Marcus Jordan's collegiate choice -- the University of Central Florida -- came Monday. Many might see Jordan's name and wonder why he's not going to a premier school. Strategically, it's actually a pretty smart move.

Michigan State Wears Out UConn In National Semifinals
Source: theday.com

Detroit - Heads bowed and disappointment etched across their faces, the UConn Huskies slowly walked off the Ford Field court Saturday for the final time this season. "It was a very bad feeling," senior Jeff Adrien said. They never envisioned this painful of an ending.

The Calipari Coup: Kentucky Close To Bagging Coach & Top Recruits Along With Him

It was just in the last couple of days news broke that not only was University of Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillespie on the way out but that big time coach and top recruiter John Calipari, who is the winningest coach in University of Memphis history, is very close to being …

CBS's March Madness Online Ad Revenues Up 30%
Source: Bus. Insider

-- Gravy for CBS, which, thanks to a $6 billion, 11-year deal signed in 1999, gets to keep all its "new media" revenues.

Too busy for the economy, Senate reviewing how college football picks No. 1
Source: Google

Obama and some members of Congress favor a playoff-type system to determine the national champion. The BCS features a championship game between the two top teams in the BCS standings, based on two polls and six computer ratings.

Sports heating up as Spring Approaches

So as you may know i am a sports junkie and this time of year rocks! MLB is almost upon us. The NBA is heating up towards the playoffs and Hockey season...oh yeah its still going too, but no one seems to care.

UConn violated NCAA rules
Source: Yahoo

There's a new scandal in NCAA BB recruiting, and this time it's not Sampson or Indiana, but yes phone calls are involved. However, it goes much further than the 1,500 illegal contacts. This scandal also involves money and agents.

Shaken to its core, UCLA must begin to rebuild - Los Angeles Times
Source: The L.A. Times

Rebuilding lies ahead for UCLA. After the rout by Villanova, UCLA faces a rebuilding effort. The fans continue to be impatient

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