Ejiofor leads No. 22 St. John's past No. 3 UConn 81-72 at MSG, ending Huskies' 18-game win streak
Read full article: Ejiofor leads No. 22 St. John's past No. 3 UConn 81-72 at MSG, ending Huskies' 18-game win streakZuby Ejiofor had 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as No. 22 St. Johnโs beat third-ranked UConn 81-72, snapping the Huskiesโ 18-game winning streak.
Alabama's Charles Bediako preparing to play again while judge mulls decision in eligibility case
Read full article: Alabama's Charles Bediako preparing to play again while judge mulls decision in eligibility caseAn Alabama circuit judge didnโt rule immediately following Charles Bediakoโs lawsuit hearing against the NCAA, clearing a path for the 7-footer to continue to play.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey issues affidavit supporting NCAA in Bediako eligibility case
Read full article: SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey issues affidavit supporting NCAA in Bediako eligibility caseSoutheastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey eleased an affidavit backing the NCAA in its eligibility case against Alabamaโs Charles Bediako.
No. 6 Gonzaga goes down as winning streak ends with surprising loss to Portland
Read full article: No. 6 Gonzaga goes down as winning streak ends with surprising loss to PortlandThere wasnโt one specific thing coach Mark Few could point to in trying to explain Gonzagaโs struggles against Portland.
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss' NCAA appeal denied, but legal fight continues
Read full article: Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss' NCAA appeal denied, but legal fight continuesMississippi quarterback Trinidad Chamblissโ appeal to the NCAA for an additional year of eligibility so he can play for the Rebels next season has been denied, the university said on Wednesday, but the fight is not over.
Portland upsets No. 6 Gonzaga 87-80 snapping 15-game winning streak
Read full article: Portland upsets No. 6 Gonzaga 87-80 snapping 15-game winning streakJoel Foxwell scored 27 points and Portland upset No. 6 Gonzaga 87-80, giving the Pilots their first victory over a top-10 team and snapping the Bulldogsโ 15-game winning streak.
College footballโs February signing period is quiet for most schools. Penn State is an exception
Read full article: College footballโs February signing period is quiet for most schools. Penn State is an exceptionCollege footballโs February signing period is pretty much an afterthought for most schools nowadays.
Darryn Peterson hits two late 3s as No. 11 Kansas wins 64-61 at No. 13 Texas Tech
Read full article: Darryn Peterson hits two late 3s as No. 11 Kansas wins 64-61 at No. 13 Texas TechKansas freshman Darryn Peterson scored 19 points, including two 3-pointers in the final 1:20 for his only field goals of the second half, and the 11th-ranked Jayhawks overcame a late nine-point deficit to beat No. 13 Texas Tech 64-61.
Louisville rises to 6th in AP women's Top 25, its best ranking in four years, UConn-UCLA 1-2
Read full article: Louisville rises to 6th in AP women's Top 25, its best ranking in four years, UConn-UCLA 1-2Louisville moved up to sixth for its best ranking in four years in The Associated Press womenโs Top 25 basketball poll.
No. 1 UConn crushes Tennessee 96-66 in the Lady Vols' worst loss in the history of the rivalry
Read full article: No. 1 UConn crushes Tennessee 96-66 in the Lady Vols' worst loss in the history of the rivalryAzzi Fudd scored 27 points and Sarah Strong added 26 to help No. 1 UConn beat 15th-ranked Tennessee 96-66 on Sunday, handing the Lady Vols their worst loss in the storied rivalry.
'We're gonna beat 'em anyways' becomes a main storyline for Alabama-Florida hoops matchup
Read full article: 'We're gonna beat 'em anyways' becomes a main storyline for Alabama-Florida hoops matchupFlorida coach Todd Golden insists he wasnโt being disrespectful when he said โweโre gonna beat โem anywaysโ while responding to Alabama center Charles Bediakoโs return to college basketball.
After a terrifying fall, Red Panda retraces what went wrong and the support that carried her back
Read full article: After a terrifying fall, Red Panda retraces what went wrong and the support that carried her backRong Niuโs pink sequined dress shimmered under the arena lights at a recent Miami menโs basketball game.
Ziebell leads UConn to 50th consecutive Big East regular-season victory, beating Xavier 97-39
Read full article: Ziebell leads UConn to 50th consecutive Big East regular-season victory, beating Xavier 97-39Allie Ziebell had a UConn program record-tying 10 3-pointers and a career-high 34 points, and Sarah Strong had 19 of her 25 points in the first half as the top-ranked Huskies won their 38th consecutive game with a 97-39 win over Xavier on Wednesday night despite missing two of its top four scorers.
McKenney makes go-ahead layup as No. 3 Michigan hands No. 5 Nebraska its first loss, 75-72
Read full article: McKenney makes go-ahead layup as No. 3 Michigan hands No. 5 Nebraska its first loss, 75-72Trey McKenney made a tiebreaking layup with 1:07 left and No. 3 Michigan rallied past No. 5 Nebraska 75-72 to hand the Cornhuskers their first loss this season.
Top-ranked Arizona withstands late rally by No. 13 BYU to remain unbeaten with 86-83 win
Read full article: Top-ranked Arizona withstands late rally by No. 13 BYU to remain unbeaten with 86-83 winBrayden Burries scored 29 points and made a game-saving block in the final seconds as top-ranked Arizona remained unbeaten by holding off a furious rally from No. 13 BYU for an 86-83 victory.
SEC sets record with 10 ranked teams, a 1st in 50-year history of women's AP Top 25; UConn, UCLA 1-2
Read full article: SEC sets record with 10 ranked teams, a 1st in 50-year history of women's AP Top 25; UConn, UCLA 1-2The Southeastern Conference has set a record with 10 teams in The Associated Press women's Top 25 basketball poll.
AJ Dybantsa scores 43 points to set a BYU freshman record as No. 13 Cougars beat Utah 91-78
Read full article: AJ Dybantsa scores 43 points to set a BYU freshman record as No. 13 Cougars beat Utah 91-78AJ Dybantsa scored 43 points to break BYUโs freshman scoring record, leading the No. 13 Cougars to a 91-78 victory over Utah on Saturday.
Caleb Wilson scored 20 points, Jarin Stevenson added all of his 17 in the second half and No. 22 North Carolina rallied
Read full article: Caleb Wilson scored 20 points, Jarin Stevenson added all of his 17 in the second half and No. 22 North Carolina ralliedTar Heels erase 16 point deficit to complete largest comeback win ever by an opponent in JPJ.
Clemson's Dabo Swinney alleges tampering by Ole Miss' Pete Golding and calls for reforms
Read full article: Clemson's Dabo Swinney alleges tampering by Ole Miss' Pete Golding and calls for reformsClemson coach Dabo Swinney is accusing Mississippi coach Pete Golding of tampering with transfer player Luke Ferrelli.
No. 17 Alabama plans to play 7-footer Charles Bediako, who turned pro in 2023, against Tennessee
Read full article: No. 17 Alabama plans to play 7-footer Charles Bediako, who turned pro in 2023, against TennesseeAlabama coach Nate Oats says 7-foot center Charles Bediako, who gave up his college eligibility in 2023 to enter the NBA draft, will play against Tennessee on Saturday.
NCAA approves uniform patches, opening up revenue possibilities for athletic departments
Read full article: NCAA approves uniform patches, opening up revenue possibilities for athletic departmentsThe NCAA unearthed another revenue stream when Division I leaders approved patches for uniforms in a move that could generate millions to fund athletic departments that are looking for new ways to pay players.
No. 1 Arizona pulls away late to top Cincinnati 77-51 and remain 1 of 3 unbeatens in country
Read full article: No. 1 Arizona pulls away late to top Cincinnati 77-51 and remain 1 of 3 unbeatens in countryMotiejus Krivas scored 17 points, Ivan Kharchenkov added 14 and the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats pulled away late to beat Cincinnati 77-51 and remain one of just three unbeaten teams in the country.
Ex-Alabama player Charles Bediako, who played in NBA G League, gets temporary college eligibility
Read full article: Ex-Alabama player Charles Bediako, who played in NBA G League, gets temporary college eligibilityEx-Alabama player Charles Bediako, who has spent the past 2 1/2 years competing in the NBA Summer League and G League, had his college eligibility temporarily reinstated by a judge who blocked the NCAA from retaliating for his return to the 17th-ranked Tide.
200 FBS quarterbacks went into portal, and the best ones came out with promises of big paychecks
Read full article: 200 FBS quarterbacks went into portal, and the best ones came out with promises of big paychecksAbout 200 Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks had entered the transfer portal by last weekโs deadline.
Bilodeau's late 3-pointer helps UCLA stun No. 4 Purdue, snapping Boilermakers' 9-game winning streak
Read full article: Bilodeau's late 3-pointer helps UCLA stun No. 4 Purdue, snapping Boilermakers' 9-game winning streakTyler Bilodeau hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with eight seconds left, leading UCLA to a 69-67 win over No. 4 Purdue.
Duke files a lawsuit against QB Darian Mensah to enforce his contract and block a transfer
Read full article: Duke files a lawsuit against QB Darian Mensah to enforce his contract and block a transferDuke has filed a lawsuit against quarterback Darian Mensah seeking to block his efforts to transfer and reach a contract with another school to play elsewhere next season.
Arizona a unanimous No. 1 for first time, Saint Louis and Miami of Ohio join AP Top 25
Read full article: Arizona a unanimous No. 1 for first time, Saint Louis and Miami of Ohio join AP Top 25Arizona is the unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the first time.
Iowa cracks top 10 in AP women's basketball poll for 1st time in 2 years. UConn, South Carolina 1-2
Read full article: Iowa cracks top 10 in AP women's basketball poll for 1st time in 2 years. UConn, South Carolina 1-2Iowa moved into the top 10 for the first time in two years and UConn remained the unanimous No. 1 choice in The Associated Press womenโs basketball poll.
Malik Thomasโ 23 points and Thijs De Ridderโs 17 lead No. 16 Virginia past SMU 72-68
Read full article: Malik Thomasโ 23 points and Thijs De Ridderโs 17 lead No. 16 Virginia past SMU 72-68SMU led by as many as seven points during the opening 13 minutes before the Cavaliers went on a 13-2 run.
A champion will be crowned but college football chaos will linger beyond Indiana-Miami title game
Read full article: A champion will be crowned but college football chaos will linger beyond Indiana-Miami title gameEligibility lawsuits, the out-of-control transfer portal, bickering over congressional legislation and the decades-old dilemma over coaches and their salaries were the steady drumbeat behind a college football season where nothing felt quite settled.
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss sues NCAA for extra year of eligibility
Read full article: Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss sues NCAA for extra year of eligibilityMississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has sued the NCAA in state court for an additional year of eligibility so he can play for the Rebels next season.
No. 2 South Carolina women beat No. 4 Texas 68-65 to avenge only loss
Read full article: No. 2 South Carolina women beat No. 4 Texas 68-65 to avenge only lossJoyce Edwards had 14 points and eight rebounds, Tessa Johnson added 13 points and No. 2 South Carolina avenged its only loss this season by beating No. 4 Texas 68-65 for its 11th straight win.
Peat scores 24, No. 1 Arizona remains undefeated with 89-82 win over rival Arizona State
Read full article: Peat scores 24, No. 1 Arizona remains undefeated with 89-82 win over rival Arizona StateKoa Peat had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Tobe Awaka added 25 points and top-ranked Arizona remained undefeated with an 89-82 win over rival Arizona State.
Braden Smith leads 2nd-half charge in No. 5 Purdue's 79-72 comeback victory over Iowa
Read full article: Braden Smith leads 2nd-half charge in No. 5 Purdue's 79-72 comeback victory over IowaBraden Smith scored all 16 of his points in the second half and tied the Big Ten record for assists in conference play, and No. 5 Purdue overcame a nine-point to beat Iowa 79-72 on Wednesday night.
Division I cabinet changes transfer portal windows for basketball and some other sports
Read full article: Division I cabinet changes transfer portal windows for basketball and some other sportsThe transfer portal for menโs and womenโs basketball will open the day after the championship game for both NCAA Tournaments for a period of 15 days.
Malik Thomas scores 19 points as No. 16 Virginia beats No. 20 Louisville 79-70
Read full article: Malik Thomas scores 19 points as No. 16 Virginia beats No. 20 Louisville 79-70Virginia shot just 40% from the field but led throughout and made 7 of 13 3-pointers after halftime in its first meeting with a ranked foe this season.
Kansas hands No. 2 Iowa State its 1st loss of the season with dominant 84-63 win at Allen Fieldhouse
Read full article: Kansas hands No. 2 Iowa State its 1st loss of the season with dominant 84-63 win at Allen FieldhouseKansas has handed Iowa State its first loss of the season, winning 84-63 on Tuesday night.
College watchdog group rejected 500-plus NIL deals worth nearly $15 million, but cleared many more
Read full article: College watchdog group rejected 500-plus NIL deals worth nearly $15 million, but cleared many moreThe College Sports Commission has rejected nearly $15 million in name, image, likeness agreements since it started evaluating them over the summer, representing more than 10% of the value of all the deals it has analyzed and closed.
Arizona strengthens hold on No. 1 in AP Top 25; Vanderbilt cracks top 10
Read full article: Arizona strengthens hold on No. 1 in AP Top 25; Vanderbilt cracks top 10Arizona has tightened its hold on the top spot in The Associated Press menโs college basketball poll after Michiganโs loss to Wisconsin.
Wisconsin beats No. 2 Michigan 91-88 to give Wolverines their 1st loss of the season
Read full article: Wisconsin beats No. 2 Michigan 91-88 to give Wolverines their 1st loss of the seasonJohn Blackwell had 26 points, Nick Boyd scored 22 and Aleksas Bieliauskas set a career high with 17 points to lead Wisconsin to a 91-88 win over previously unbeaten, second-ranked Michigan on Saturday.
No. 20 Louisville beats Boston College 75-62 as ex-G League player London Johnson is made available
Read full article: No. 20 Louisville beats Boston College 75-62 as ex-G League player London Johnson is made availableSananda Fru had 19 points and 13 rebounds and missed just one of his nine field-goal attempts to lead shorthanded Louisville to a 75-62 win over Boston College.
College enforcement group voices 'serious concerns' with spiraling transfer portal
Read full article: College enforcement group voices 'serious concerns' with spiraling transfer portalA transfer portal spiraling out of control prompted the new regulatory body for college sports to issue a memo to athletic directors saying it has โserious concernsโ about some of the multimillion-dollar contracts being offered to players.
In Cristobal's image, Miami's beefy offensive line steamrolls a path to title game
Read full article: In Cristobal's image, Miami's beefy offensive line steamrolls a path to title gameMario Cristobal is taking his Miami Hurricanes to the national championship after the kind of performance that the former offensive lineman had to love.
No. 4 UConn rallies past Providence late for 103-98 victory in overtime
Read full article: No. 4 UConn rallies past Providence late for 103-98 victory in overtimeBraylon Mullins scored eight of his career-high 24 points in overtime and fourth-ranked UConn rallied past Providence 103-98 for its 11th consecutive victory.
Ex-Michigan State star Paul Davis apologizes for verbally abusing ref and getting kicked out of seat
Read full article: Ex-Michigan State star Paul Davis apologizes for verbally abusing ref and getting kicked out of seatFormer Michigan State and NBA player Paul Davis apologized for verbally abusing an official at the Breslin Center and being removed from his seat during the 12th-ranked Spartansโ 80-51 victory over Southern California.
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss plans to return, pending NCAA ruling on eligibility
Read full article: Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss plans to return, pending NCAA ruling on eligibilityMississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss plans to return to school next season if the NCAA approves his request for an additional year of eligibility.
Bryce Underwood staying at Michigan for sophomore season under 1st-year coach Kyle Whittingham
Read full article: Bryce Underwood staying at Michigan for sophomore season under 1st-year coach Kyle WhittinghamBryce Underwood is staying at Michigan for his sophomore season to play for first-year coach Kyle Whittingham.
Kentucky, Vanderbilt into top 10 in women's AP Top 25 after 4 of top 10 teams fall; UConn, Texas 1-2
Read full article: Kentucky, Vanderbilt into top 10 in women's AP Top 25 after 4 of top 10 teams fall; UConn, Texas 1-2Kentucky and Vanderbilt made significant jumps in The Associated Press women's basketball Top 25.
Blake Horvath leads No. 22 Navy to 35-13 victory over short-handed Cincinnati in Liberty Bowl
Read full article: Blake Horvath leads No. 22 Navy to 35-13 victory over short-handed Cincinnati in Liberty BowlBlake Horvath threw a pair of touchdown passes and rushed for a score to lead No. 22 Navy to its 11th victory of the season, 35-13 over short-handed Cincinnati in the Liberty Bowl.
Vanderbilt punter's illegal kick sets up Iowa for an easy touchdown in ReliaQuest Bowl
Read full article: Vanderbilt punter's illegal kick sets up Iowa for an easy touchdown in ReliaQuest BowlIowa scored late in first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl as the result of a quirky play involving an illegal kick by the Vanderbilt punter.
Seals and Payne rally TCU past No. 16 USC for 30-27 overtime victory in Alamo Bowl
Read full article: Seals and Payne rally TCU past No. 16 USC for 30-27 overtime victory in Alamo BowlKen Seals passed for 258 yards and the game-winning touchdown in overtime as TCU rallied to beat No. 16 Southern California 30-27 in the Alamo Bowl.
NCAA tries to clarify NBA stance after Baylor's addition of 2023 draft pick prompts criticism
Read full article: NCAA tries to clarify NBA stance after Baylor's addition of 2023 draft pick prompts criticismThe NCAA says it won't grant eligibility to any player who had signed an NBA contract after Baylorโs midseason addition of a 2023 draft pick who had been playing professionally in Europe prompted criticism from coaches across college basketball.
USC's Lincoln Riley says Notre Dame is to blame for discontinuation of rivalry with the Trojans
Read full article: USC's Lincoln Riley says Notre Dame is to blame for discontinuation of rivalry with the TrojansUSC coach Lincoln Riley emphatically stated that Notre Dame is responsible for the pause in the near 100-year rivalry with the Trojans.
Kyla Oldacre and Madison Booker lead No. 2 Texas over Southeastern Louisiana 120-38
Read full article: Kyla Oldacre and Madison Booker lead No. 2 Texas over Southeastern Louisiana 120-38Senior Kyla Oldacre scored a career-high 22 points and Madison Booker added 20 to help No. 2 Texas finish its non-conference schedule undefeated with a 120-38 victory over Southeastern Louisiana.
No. 20 Virginia notches first 11-win season by beating 25th-ranked Missouri in the Gator Bowl
Read full article: No. 20 Virginia notches first 11-win season by beating 25th-ranked Missouri in the Gator BowlHarrison Waylee ran for a touchdown, Chandler Morris threw for 198 yards and No. 20 Virginia edged 25th-ranked Missouri 13-7 in the Gator Bowl on Saturday night.
Winter storm snarls holiday travel across US Northeast, Great Lakes
Read full article: Winter storm snarls holiday travel across US Northeast, Great LakesMore than a thousand flights have been canceled or delayed across the Northeast and Great Lakes as a winter storm disrupted one of the busiest travel weekends of the year between Christmas and New Yearโs.
Lawyer in Diego Pavia's eligibility lawsuit against NCAA cites NBA draft pick's return to college
Read full article: Lawyer in Diego Pavia's eligibility lawsuit against NCAA cites NBA draft pick's return to collegeA lawyer for Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia and 26 other football players has cited the NCAAโs decision to allow an NBA draft pick to return to college basketball as a reason that a federal judge should let his clients play in 2026 and 2027.
Missouri linebacker Damon Wilson II accuses Georgia of illegal punishment in transfer portal lawsuit
Read full article: Missouri linebacker Damon Wilson II accuses Georgia of illegal punishment in transfer portal lawsuitMissouri pass rusher Damon Wilson II claims Georgia's athletic department is trying to illegally punish him for entering the transfer portal.
Dybantsa gets first BYU triple-double since 2016 to lead No. 10 Cougars past Eastern Washington
Read full article: Dybantsa gets first BYU triple-double since 2016 to lead No. 10 Cougars past Eastern WashingtonAJ Dybantsa had 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead No. 10 BYU to a 109-81 victory over Eastern Washington.
UConn stays No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 poll after rout, Texas, South Carolina, UCLA next
Read full article: UConn stays No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 poll after rout, Texas, South Carolina, UCLA nextUConn, Texas, South Carolina, and UCLA remain at the top of The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll.
Georgetown coach Ed Cooley's water bottle throw earns him a one-game suspension
Read full article: Georgetown coach Ed Cooley's water bottle throw earns him a one-game suspensionGeorgetown menโs basketball coach Ed Cooley has been suspended by the school for one game after throwing a water bottle into the stands at the end of a loss to Xavier.
Tyler Nickel hits 8 3-pointers to lead unbeaten No. 13 Vanderbilt to blowout of Wake Forest, 98-67
Read full article: Tyler Nickel hits 8 3-pointers to lead unbeaten No. 13 Vanderbilt to blowout of Wake Forest, 98-67Tyler Nickel hit eight 3-pointers on his way to 26 points and No. 13 Vanderbilt continued its surprise season as one of a handful of schools in the country that are still undefeated with a 98-67 win over Wake Forest.
No. 19 Texas Tech overcomes foul trouble in stunning comeback from 17 down against 3rd-ranked Duke
Read full article: No. 19 Texas Tech overcomes foul trouble in stunning comeback from 17 down against 3rd-ranked DukeEvery number on the scoreboard and every line on the stat sheet indicated No. 19 Texas Tech was in serious trouble.
No. 19 Texas Tech rallies from 17 down in 2nd half to stun No. 3 Duke 82-81 at MSG
Read full article: No. 19 Texas Tech rallies from 17 down in 2nd half to stun No. 3 Duke 82-81 at MSGChristian Anderson scored 23 of his 27 points in the second half, including the tiebreaking free throw with 3.4 seconds left, and No. 19 Texas Tech rallied from 17 down to beat third-ranked Duke 82-81 at Madison Square Garden.
Chambliss and No. 6 Ole Miss ace their test without Kiffin and beat No. 17 Tulane 41-10 in the CFP
Read full article: Chambliss and No. 6 Ole Miss ace their test without Kiffin and beat No. 17 Tulane 41-10 in the CFPTrinidad Chabliss and Mississippi have aced their first test without former coach Lane Kiffin.
Kentucky rallies in second half to beat St. John's 78-66 in first meeting against Pitino since 2016
Read full article: Kentucky rallies in second half to beat St. John's 78-66 in first meeting against Pitino since 2016Otega Oweh scored 20 points and Kentucky stifled No. 22 St. Johnโs in the second half, beating former coach Rick Pitino 78-66 in Atlanta.
Alabama rallies from 17-point deficit to beat Oklahoma 34-24 in College Football Playoff
Read full article: Alabama rallies from 17-point deficit to beat Oklahoma 34-24 in College Football PlayoffTy Simpson passed for 232 yards and two touchdowns as No. 9 seed Alabama rallied to beat No. 8 Oklahoma 34-24 in the College Football Playoff first round.
