NCAA’s Emmert: Changes needed, but not paying players
NCAA President Mark Emmert said he’s hopeful the scandal roiling college basketball will lead to major rule changes, but he does not think the Indianapolis-based NCAA is in crisis.
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Plenty of opinions, but few solutions to fix college hoops
Many agree that college basketball should be overhauled, but there’s no consensus on how to repair the system.
Study shows little progress in minority hiring in college sports
While the sport covered a wide range of categories, it specifically pointed to a pair of concerns: hiring for athletic directors and Division I men's basketball coaches. The study also looked at hiring for the NCAA's Indianapolis-based headquarters.
With college hoops under federal probe, fans say it’s business as usual
In most places, it was a typical day of college basketball on Saturday. Arenas were packed, fans were cheering and schools were competing. There was little visible hangover from the latest developments in the federal investigation of corruption in college basketball.
Report: FBI probe docs list range of payments to top college players
In the wake of the blockbuster revelations, Mark Emmert, president of the Indianapolis-based NCAA, said that the allegations, “if true, point to systematic failures that must be fixed and fixed now if we want college sports in America.”
Pitino: Louisville should consider legal action against NCAA
Former University of Louisville coach Rick Pitino said the school should sue the Indianapolis-based NCAA after the governing body stripped the Cardinals of their 2013 men's national basketball title after a sex scandal.
NCAA denies appeal, says Louisville must vacate basketball title
The University of Louisville must vacate its 2013 men's basketball title following an NCAA appeals panel's decision to uphold sanctions against the men's program in a sex scandal case.
Hectic city schedule makes hosting football national championship trickier
Indianapolis officials say they’re up for the challenge of hosting the eighth annual College Football Playoff National Championship in January 2022, even as they’re planning six other big sporting events that take place within a 13-month stretch.
UPDATE: Notre Dame president rips NCAA’s denial of university’s appeal
The Indianapolis-based NCAA denied Notre Dame's appeal Tuesday, wiping off the books all victories from the Fighting Irish's 2012 national championship game run under coach Brian Kelly.
Gymnastics scandal has repercussions beyond doctor’s prison sentences
The worst sex-abuse case in sports history ended Monday with a third long prison sentence for Larry Nassar, but investigations involving USA Gymnastics, Michigan State University and the NCAA could go on for years.
NCAA looking into how university handled Nassar case
The Indianapolis-based NCAA is examining how Michigan State University handled the case of sports doctor Larry Nassar, who faces prison time for sexually assaulting Olympic gymnasts and other young female athletes.
Power Five conferences approve medical benefits extension
The five largest conferences in NCAA Division I have approved a measure requiring their schools to extend medical coverage for two years after athletes leave campus.
NCAA president pushes for quick changes in college basketball
With President Mark Emmert pushing for swift action to clean up college basketball, the NCAA on Thursday approved setting aside $10 million in reserves to help schools implement new rule changes and $2.5 million annually for any additional new rules.
National anthem controversy chosen biggest sports story of 2017
Accusations of corruption in college basketball and the USA Gymnastics sex-abuse scandal also made the AP’s annual list of biggest sports stories, as chosen by the wire service’s members and editors.
Basketball bribery defendants say NCAA violations aren’t crimes
Paying the relatives of high school basketball players to entice them to attend a particular university may be a violation of NCAA rules, but it isn’t a federal crime, say three men charged in a college bribery scandal.
Ex-Louisville coach Pitino sues university over firing
Rick Pitino said the school had no valid reason to fire him. He is seeking the balance of his contract, which amounts to about $4.3 million a year through June 2026. He was one of college basketball’s highest-paid coaches.
Louisville appeal asks to reverse ‘excessive’ NCAA sanctions
The University of Louisville says in an appeal that the NCAA imposed “grossly excessive” penalties in ordering the vacation of its 2013 men’s basketball championship and tournament revenue over a sex scandal.
Football player’s estate sues NCAA, ACC over concussions
Representatives of the estate argue that the groups failed to protect and promote the safety and well-being of players, and breached a contract by failing to properly warn them of long-term risks.
College athletes continue to earn degrees at record rates
Increases were at least partly attributed to academic progress among black players in each sport.
Organizing committee to seek $16M in corporate support for college championship
That compares to $30 million the Indianapolis business community contributed in cash and in-kind services to support the 2012 Super Bowl held at Lucas Oil Stadium.