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Warley's 22 points and 14 rebounds help No. 7 Gonzaga beat San Diego 99-93
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jalen Warley had 22 points and 14 rebounds as No. 7 Gonzaga held off a late charge to beat San Di…
Pac-12 football players urge opt-out amid COVID-19 concerns
A group of Pac-12 football players on Sunday threatened to opt out of the coming season unless its concerns about competing during the COVID-19 pandemic and other racial and economic issues in college sports are ad…
Next in summer of player empowerment: Pac-12 players unite
As college football leaders work to rescue a football season worth billions in revenue from the threat of COVID-19, the players have become emboldened.
Correction: University of Michigan-Doctor story
DETROIT (AP) — In a story July 30, 2020, about a lawsuit against the University of Michigan, The Associated Press erroneously reported that a football player had told coach Bo Schembechler about abuse by Dr. Robert…
Michigan State's Tillman staying in NBA draft
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State's Xavier Tillman is skipping his senior season and staying in the NBA draft.
La-Lafayette coach, ex-Miss. St. player Looney dead at 31
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Louisiana-Lafayette assistant football coach and former Mississippi State player D.J. Looney died from a heart attack following a team workout Saturday morning at Cajun Field, university offic…
Settlement reached in death of football player in Kansas
GARDEN CITY, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas community college has reached a settlement with the New Jersey family of a football player who died of heatstroke after team conditioning drills in 2018.
Arizona State'e Martin to return for senior season
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State guard Remy Martin is withdrawing from the NBA draft and will return for his senior season in the desert.
SEC contenders must navigate 10 games versus league foes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) —
Gonzaga's Joel Ayayi to return for junior season
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi is withdrawing his name from the NBA draft and will return for his junior decision.
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Arkansas sharpshooter Joe returning for junior season
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas sharpshooter Isaiah Joe will return for his junior season after withdrawing his name from the NBA draft.
Pac-12 football players urge opt-out amid COVID-19 concerns
A group of Pac-12 football players on Sunday threatened to opt out of the coming season unless its concerns about competing during the COVID-19 pandemic and other racial and economic issues in college sports are ad…
Charges dismissed against Tennessee lineman Darel Middleton
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee defensive lineman Darel Middleton no longer faces charges of domestic assault and public intoxication for an incident with his girlfriend in February.
Big Ten Freshman of Year Cockburn returning to Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Big Ten Freshman of the Year Kofi Cockburn is returning to Illinois for his sophomore season.
Reports: Text to Pac-12 players encourages possible opt-out
A text message circulating among Pac-12 football players is encouraging them to opt-out of practices and games until they can negotiate protections and benefits related to health and safety, economic rights and the…