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Arizona signs women’s coach Adia Barnes through 2024
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona has signed women’s basketball coach Adia Barnes to a contract extension through 2024. The school announced Barnes’ extension Friday after the contract was approved by the Arizona Board of Regents.…
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Jury acquits former Maryland basketball player of rape
Jurors found 25-year-old Damonte Dodd not guilty of raping or assaulting an 18-year-old woman he met at a College Park, Maryland, bar on Halloween night in 2017.
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Calipari signs $86 million, 10-year extension with Kentucky
Kentucky coach John Calipari has signed a 10-year contract extension through 2029 worth $86 million that includes an option in the sixth year to step down and become a special assistant to the athletic director or university representative.
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At least 6 men’s hoops programs to face NCAA allegations
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A key NCAA official says six schools are going to be facing allegations of Level I violations as early as next month, the latest fallout in the college basketball corruption scandal.…
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New-look Virginia back to work after winning NCAA title
Virginia opened its summer practice period on Tuesday, and coach Tony Bennett said he’s not sure just yet who will be ready to contribute.
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Knee issues force UConn forward Diarra to end playing career
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Chronic knee problems have forced UConn forward Mamadou Diarra to end his playing career. The school says the 6-foot-8 junior has been granted a medical disqualification. He’ll remain with the program…
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Bohannon’s hip surgery headlines Iowa’s chaotic offseason
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa coach Fran McCaffery’s tradition of quiet offseasons was shattered this spring. It does not mean the Hawkeyes are in trouble next season. Iowa (23-12, second round of the NCAA…
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Former Oregon guard Victor Bailey Jr. transfers to Tennessee
Former Oregon guard Victor Bailey Jr. has transferred to Tennessee and will play for the Volunteers in the 2020-21 season.
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Bail reduced for man accused in LSU basketball player death
The man accused of fatally shooting an LSU basketball player has had his bail reduced by more than half so he can participate in certain programs.
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Clemson basketball adds assistant Goins, grad transfer Mack
Clemson has added ex-Quinnipiac assistant coach Anthony Goins to its staff and Alabama grad transfer Tevin Mack to its roster.
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Seton Hall promotes AD Pat Lyons, searches for replacement
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Seton Hall athletic director Patrick Lyons has been promoted to executive vice president for operations and chief of staff, prompting a search for a new AD. The university announced Monday…
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NCAA clears Division II player after agent-rule mistake
The NCAA cleared Glenville State’s Phil Bledsoe for his senior season after the Division II college basketball player mistakenly used a new rule permitting only Division I players to declare for the NBA draft and sign with an agent while maintaining college eligibility.
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Martelli, Eisley part of new staff at Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Former Saint Joseph’s coach Phil Martelli is joining Juwan Howard’s staff at Michigan. Michigan announced Friday that Martelli, Howard Eisley and Saddi Washington will be assistant coaches for Howard, who…
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Penicheiro’s new career has Hall of Famer focusing on future
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ticha Penicheiro has discovered a different way to hand out assists now that her playing career is over. Rather than setting up teammates for easy baskets, Penicheiro is guiding the next…
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NAU coach Murphy couldn’t pass chance for return to Arizona
Jack Murphy fulfilled a dream when he was named Northern Arizona’s coach in 2012. He led the Lumberjacks through some ups and downs, was excited about the upcoming season. Then his phone rang. On the…
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