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NCAA Opens Hearing on University of Miami Violations

School officials, former coaches and the ACC commissioner were all on hand to defend the Hurricanes against allegations in the improper benefits case involving former booster Nevin Shapiro.

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Penn State Asks Parties to Settle $60M Dispute

The school must pay for child abuse prevention efforts under a consent agreement it signed nearly a year ago in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal.

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NCAA Academic-Based Sanctions Pummel HBCUs

Eighteen Division I teams will miss the postseason, and another 18 in men’s basketball and nine other college sports will trade practice time for remedial classroom sessions under NCAA academic progress reports released Tuesday.

Triumph Over Dyslexia: A 4.3 GPA and Admission to UC Berkeley

By this time in June, everyone should have a special graduation story of their own, but I wanted to save one to share with you.

Man Charged in Florida A&M Hazing Case Gets No Jail Time

By Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. — The roommate of the Florida A&M drum major who died after undergoing a hazing ritual in 2011 won’t spend any time in jail for his role in the hazing death. Rikki Wills was sentenced Friday to one year of house arrest and five years probation. Wills previously pleaded no […]

UNC Top Player Arrested on Marijuana and Handgun Possession

By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. — Officers seized a 9mm handgun and ammunition when North Carolina’s leading scorer, P.J. Hairston, was arrested on a marijuana possession charge, according to a police report released Friday. Durham police stopped Hairston Wednesday for a routine license check, during which he was arrested. Police spokeswoman Kammie Michael […]

Judge Tosses Lawsuit by Pa. Governor Against NCAA

A federal judge on Thursday threw out the governor’s lawsuit against the NCAA over sanctions against Penn State related to Jerry Sandusky, calling his argument “a Hail Mary pass” that easily warranted dismissal.

Penn State Trustees Hope Sanctions Reconsidered

Penn State’s trustees are on a mission to promote the reforms they have enacted as a result of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal, hoping their record might persuade the NCAA to reconsider its crippling penalties against the university before they are due to expire in 2018.

Alabama, Louisville Passing Test in Classroom

Alabama and Louisville are performing almost as well in the classroom as they do on the playing field.

College Presidents’ Role in Sports Being Reassessed

University of North Carolina Chancellor Holden Thorp is among those who say many leaders don’t have the training to handle a major athletics program.

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Deacon Jones, NFL Hall of Famer, Dies

His nickname belied his calling. David “Deacon” Jones was the most feared member of the Fearsome Foursome, the original sackmaster.

Ohio State President Retires in Wake of Notre Dame Jabs

Gee came under fire for jokingly referring to “those damn Catholics” at Notre Dame and poking fun at the academic quality of other schools.

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