College Sports
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Tulane basketball player charged with murder in Georgia
MCDONOUGH, Ga. (AP) — A Tulane University basketball player who recently declared for the NBA draft is charged with murder and other counts in a Georgia slaying.
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Gonzaga's Petrusev will enter NBA draft, but not hire agent
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga forward Filip Petrusev has become the third Bulldog to declare for the NBA draft this year without hiring an agent.
University of Kansas announces pay cuts among top officials
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The University of Kansas is temporarily slashing the pay of high-ranking administrators and athletic staff in anticipation of the coronavirus causing tens of millions of dollars in financial l…
Vikings add Texas A&M WR Davis among 12 undrafted rookies
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on contracts with 12 college free agents, after a
Violations bring probation for Nebraska women's gymnastics
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska women's gymnastics program has been given two years of probation and fined for breaking NCAA rules under former head coach Dan Kendig.
Florida guards Nembhard, Mann declare for NBA draft
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida guards Andrew Nembhard and Tre Mann have declared for the NBA draft while keeping open the option of returning to school.
MLB teams adjusting as pandemic affects draft preparation
The Detroit Tigers can feel certain about one thing: They have the No. 1 pick in the draft.
Chiefs add speedsters to defense to balance blazing offense
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs won their first Super Bowl in 50 years thanks in large part to their blazing speed on offense.
Broncos, Raiders, Chargers add speed to try to catch Chiefs
With their blazing speed on offense, the Kansas City Chiefs ran away from their AFC West brethren en route to their first Super Bowl title in half a century.
Nebraska backup quarterback Noah Vedral planning to transfer
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska quarterback Noah Vedral has entered the transfer portal and plans to play his final two seasons at another school, an athletic department spokesman confirmed Tuesday.
Marshall holds virtual spring fountain ceremony
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall University has held a quiet ceremony to turn on a fountain dedicated to the victims of a deadly plane crash involving its football team 50 years ago.
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San Diego State's Mitchell declares for NBA draft
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State junior forward Matt Mitchell has declared for the NBA draft while keeping open the option of returning to school.
Pandemic impacts prospects of non-elite basketball recruits
PHOENIX (AP) — Jake Murphy expected this summer to be his showcase for college coaches, a chance to catch an eye, hopefully earn a Division I basketball scholarship.