Big 12’s Yormark backs NCAA Tournament, College Football Playoff expansion
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said Tuesday that he is in favor of expanding…
New Iowa coach Ben McCollum drums up fan support in offseason. Now it’s time for players to deliver
IOWA CITY, Iowa — New coach Ben McCollum has worked since his hiring in March to sell his…
March Madness in October? Top programs using exhibitions to cash in and check team chemistry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee coach Rick Barnes saw a chance to bring Duke to campus for the first…
Tom Crean, who coached Anthony Edwards in college, joins Timberwolves TV broadcast crew
MINNEAPOLIS — Former college coach Tom Crean will serve as a pregame and postgame analyst on Minnesota Timberwolves…
Becky Hammon cements her legacy as one of the WNBA’s greatest coaches with another Aces title
HENDERSON, Nev. — The Aces are preparing for a championship parade Friday that few outside the organization saw…
Duke women projected to repeat as ACC champions; Hannah Hidalgo selected Preseason Player of Year
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Duke is projected to repeat as Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball champion, while Notre Dame’s…
Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown
WASHINGTON — The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in…
Taliban internet and social media restrictions violate Afghan rights, U.N. experts say
ISLAMABAD — The Taliban’s restrictions on the internet and social media are violating the rights of Afghans, United…
No. 18 BYU goes for back-to back 6-0 starts, Arizona already matched win total of Big 12 debut
Things to watch this week in the Big 12 Conference: Game of the week No. 18 BYU (5-0,…
The ACC has been going through a sideline overhaul. This year that includes 4 new head coaches
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Luke Loucks remembers winning an Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title at Florida State when Mike…
Mercury staring down a 3-0 deficit in the WNBA Finals After spirited comeback falls short
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury almost pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in WNBA Finals history on…
JuJu-less Big Ten prepares for another women’s basketball season with UCLA a favorite
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Southern California star JuJu Watkins propelled the Trojans to a Big Ten regular-season title and…