Roy Williams Has Kidney Surgery
Andy Lyons/Getty Images(CHAPEL HILL, N.C.) — University of North Carolina men’s basketball coach Roy Williams underwent surgery on Wednesday to remove a tumor from his right kidney.
The surgery lasted over three hours at UNC Hospital. He is expe…
No. 14 Overall Prospect Commits to Arizona
Joe Robbins/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Rondae Jefferson, ESPN’s number 14 overall prospect in the class of 2013, has committed to play for Sean Miller and the Arizona Wildcats.
The 6-foot-6 small forward from Chester, Pennsylvania made his commitment Th…
Jim Calhoun Retires
Andy Lyons/Getty Images(STORRS, CONNECTICUT) — It’s the end of an era in Connecticut. Seventy-year-old Jim Calhoun officially retired after 26 seasons on the sideline for UConn on Thursday afternoon.
During those 26 seasons, Calhoun coache…
Notre Dame, Except Football, Headed to ACC
Elsa/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Notre Dame will be headed to the Atlantic Coast Conference as a full member with the exception of football, ESPN college football insider Brett McMurphy reports Wednesday.
The football program will play five annual …
UConn’s Napier Undergoes Foot Surgery
Joe Robbins/Getty Images(STORRS, Conn.) — UConn guard Shabazz Napier underwent foot surgery to repair a stress fracture in his right foot.
Napier had a screw inserted in his fifth metatarsal bone Friday. Napier will be in a cast and boot for several w…
Big East Conference Looking to Add 14th Football Member
Streeter Lecka/Getty Images(EAST HARTFORD, CONN) — The Big East Conference wants to add a 14th football team, newly appointed Big East commissioner Mike Aresco annonuced on Thursday night.
Aresco also confirmed that the conference is planning to have …
Xavier Expels Forward Dezmine Wells
Joe Robbins/Getty Images(CINCINNATI) – Xavier expelled forward Dezmine Wells Tuesday, for what the university called a “serious violation” of the Xavier University Conduct Board.
Wells, a sophomore, was the team’s top returning scorer…
Penn State May Loan Athletic Department Money to Pay Off NCAA Fines
Justin K. Aller/Getty Images(STATE COLLEGE, Pa.) — Penn State University is considering a loan to its athletic department in an effort to pay the $60 million fine imposed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its role in ignoring past se…
Thirty Penn State Football Players Staying Nittany Lions
Justin K. Aller/Getty Images(STATE COLLEGE, Pa.) — Even with the football program seemingly crashing around them, a group of 30 Penn State University players said on Wednesday that they’re not going anywhere.Earlier this week, the NCCA imposed stiff p…
Penn State Sanctions: Outrage Grows Over Vacated Victories
Justin K. Aller/Getty Images(STATE COLLEGE, Pa.) — Outrage over the sanctions against Penn State’s football program is high with some fans of the Nittany Lions football team, mostly stemming from the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s decision…
Penn State Football Hit with $60 Million Fine, Avoids Death Penalty
Justin K. Aller/Getty Images(STATE COLLEGE, Pa.) — Penn State’s legendary football team was spared the death penalty on Monday, but the university was fined $60 million and the school’s legendary former coach, Joe Paterno, was stripped of 13 years of …
Obama Honors Baylor’s Record-Setting Basketball Team
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Obama honored the Baylor Bears, the NCAA women’s champion basketball team, at the White House Wednesday, highlighting their achievements on and off the court.“I want to thank all the ou…
Jerry Sandusky Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse
Mark Wilson/Getty Images(BELLEFONTE, Pa.) — Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was found guilty on 45 of 48 counts of sexual abuse on Friday night.
Sandusky sexaully abused 10 boys over a span of 15 years, a move which tainted t…
President Obama Welcomes Kentucky NCAA Champions to the White House
SAUL LOEB/AFP/GettyImages(WASHINGTON) — President Obama was reminded Friday of the perils of going public with his NCAA tournament bracket, accepting defeat as he welcomed the champion University of Kentucky Wildcats to the White House.“This was…
Notre Dame QB Arrested for Assaulting Police Officer
G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images(SOUTH BEND, Ind.) — Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees faces criminal charges after police allege he knocked the wind out of an officer at an off-campus house party in South Bend on Thursday.Rees, who was pepper-…
Virginia Tech Fires Seth Greenberg
Joe Robbins/Getty Images(BLACKSBURG, Va.) — Virginia Tech men’s head basketball coach Seth Greenberg was fired on Monday after nine seasons with the team.
Virginia Tech athletic director Jim Weaver notified Greenberg two and a half hours before he hel…
Holly Warlick Becomes TN’s Head Coach After Pat Summitt Steps Down
G Fiume/Getty Images(KNOXVILLE, Tenn.) — After coaching the Tennessee Lady Vols for 38 seasons, Pat Summitt stepped down on Thursday as head coach.
The Hall of Famer will now have a different role as head coach emeritus next season.
“I can say I have …
Pat Summitt Stepping Down at Tennessee
G Fiume/Getty Images(KNOXVILLE, Tenn.) — After 38 seasons with the Tennessee Lady Vols team, head coach Pat Summitt will be stepping down after 1,098 wins. She will now be named head coach emeritus.
Taking over for Summitt will be associate head coach…
Arrests, Gunfire in Kentucky as Fans Celebrate NCAA Title
Jeff Gross/Getty Images(LEXINGTON, Ky.) — A shooting broke out in Lexington, Ky., early Tuesday morning as thousands of University of Kentucky fans were out in the streets celebrating their team’s eighth NCAA basketball championship.According to polic…
Irish Top Connecticut, 83-75, in Overtime
Justin Edmonds/Getty Images(DENVER) — For the second straight year, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are headed to the national title game. Notre Dame (35-3) knocked off Connecticut (33-5) on Sunday 83-75 in overtime for a matchup with Baylor on Tu…