NCAA looking at preventing schools from blocking transfers
The Indianapolis-based NCAA said Wednesday that the Division I Council could introduce legislation to reform transfer rules as early as January.
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At NCAA scandal’s core, a tainted adviser with Hollywood dreams
The uncovering of the massive NCAA sports scandal started with a troubled financial adviser who wanted to work with football stars, make movies and produce a bit of country music.
Pitino ‘fired’ amid fallout from college basketball corruption scandal
Rick Pitino’s attorney says the University of Louisville has put the school’s men’s basketball coach on administrative leave, but has “effectively fired” Pitino amid a federal bribery investigation.
Former Pacer, Louisville heavily involved in college bribery probe
In one of the biggest crackdowns on the corrupting role of money in college basketball, 10 men—including a top Adidas executive and four assistant coaches—were charged Tuesday with using hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to influence star athletes.
NCAA coaches among 10 charged with fraud, corruption
Four college basketball coaches—including former Indiana Pacers player Chuck Person—are among those facing federal charges Tuesday after a wide probe of fraud and corruption in the NCAA, authorities said.
NCAA reforming transfer rules by tying them to academics
The mere suggestion of changes that could make it easier for football and basketball players to leave one school and play immediately for another has been enough to stir things up.
University of North Carolina awaits NCAA ruling in academic case
The University of North Carolina and the Indianapolis-based NCAA wrapped up a two-day hearing with an NCAA infractions committee panel that will decide whether the school faces penalties tied to its multi-year academic scandal.
College sports programs, eager for cash, tap into beer
Fifty U.S. colleges now report selling alcoholic beverages at their sporting events—up from 21 in 2011. Purdue University is the latest to jump into the fray.
Big Ten to coaches: ‘Stay put, sideline isn’t a stage.’
Of the several rules changes in store for the 2017 season, stricter enforcement of the coach's box may have the greatest impact of all.
Big Ten announces new TV deals with FOX, ESPN, CBS
The Big Ten Network will triple its prime-time national TV exposure during football season and also add more prime-time basketball games, thanks to new broadcasting deals.
UPDATE: New IU hoops coach Miller nets $24M-plus deal
Archie Miller could make even more over his seven-year contract with bonuses. But the big deal comes with some strings attached.
NCAA Title IX report says spending up, gender gaps remain
The 60-page report, released by the Indianapolis-based NCAA, suggests some progress has been made in a number of areas when it comes to participation, diversity and equality among college athletes, their coaches and their athletic directors.
NCAA suspends Louisville’s Pitino after escort investigation
The governing body for college sports also on Thursday placed the basketball program on four years’ probation and vacated wins in which ineligible players participated.
Butler’s new coach plans to stick to old-school philosophy
LaVall Jordan made one promise to players and fans Wednesday: The old-school philosophy that turned the Bulldogs from also-rans into consistent winners will remain intact during his tenure.
UPDATE: LaVall Jordan signs on as Butler’s basketball coach
The former star player for the Bulldogs who started his coaching career at his alma mater agreed Monday to become Butler's new head men's basketball coach.
LOPRESTI: Holtmann’s exit reinforces that the Butler Way is the highway
No one around here needs to be told the quality of Butler’s program. Its feats, its stature, its respectability. But it is still a stepping stone, rather than a destination job.
UPDATE: Butler basketball coach Holtmann leaving for Ohio State
Ohio State said Butler’s Chris Holtmann, the reigning Big East coach of the year, will be paid about $3 million a year under an eight-year deal, but details still have to be hammered out.
NCAA faces new lawsuit over concussions by late football player
The lawsuit claims the Indianapolis-based NCAA—the nation’s biggest college sports governing body—knew for decades “that severe head impacts can lead to long-term brain injury,” but it “recklessly ignored these facts.”
UNC responds to 3rd set of NCAA charges in academic case
The University of North Carolina remains steadfast in its belief that the Indianapolis-based NCAA is overreaching in its investigation of the school's long-running academic fraud case.
No indictment for escort, staffer in Louisville sex scandal
The Jefferson County grand jury decided Thursday there wasn't enough evidence for charges of prostitution and unlawful transactions with a minor against Katina Powell and former director of basketball operations Andre McGee.