Dean, Smith, Donnan head College Football Hall of Fame’s divisional classSOUTH BEND, Ind. — The late Sam Mills, along with former NFL stars Fred Dean and Rod Smith, head the newest divisional class of the College Football Hall of Fame. Maine associate basketball coach resigns after student brings sex chargeORONO, Maine — The associate men’s basketball coach at Maine has resigned after being charged with making sexual advances on a member of the women’s soccer team. UCLA announces $185 million facelift for Pauley PavilionLOS ANGELES — UCLA is giving Pauley Pavilion a $185 million facelift in hopes of putting one of college basketball’s most recognized arenas on the national map again. Mississippi State: Jarvis Varnado decides against going pro, will return for senior seasonSTARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State center Jarvis Varnado will return for his senior season after deciding not to turn pro. Obama’s Day: Obama speaks on health care and welcomes Tar Heels to White HouseWASHINGTON — Reforming the health care system to make it affordable for all Americans is one of President Barack Obama’s top priorities. Former Alabama quarterback Wilson tries to impress Falcons as undrafted rookie free agentFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — John Parker Wilson waited all weekend to throw a pass to Tony Gonzalez. UC Irvine beats USC to win second NCAA volleyball title in three yearsPROVO, Utah — UC Irvine wanted to prove that the NCAA volleyball title it won two years ago was no fluke. Georgia suspends 2 players who violated team rules, another out with lingering injuryATHENS, Ga. — Georgia has suspended two football players, including tight end Bruce Figgins for six games, for violating team rules. Owner Tom Hicks’ living on borrowed dime casts doubt over Rangers, Stars through loan defaultDALLAS — Tom Hicks owns the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Stars because he’s been a pro at turning borrowed money into handsome profits. Offensive lineman J.D. Quinn, at center of Sooners’ NCAA case, agrees to deal with DolphinsMIAMI — Undrafted offensive lineman J.D. Quinn, whose brief career at Oklahoma led to NCAA sanctions, has agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins. Person familiar with deal tells AP: Lineman in Sooners’ NCAA case agrees to play for DolphinsMIAMI — Undrafted offensive lineman J.D. Quinn has agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins after a brief career at Oklahoma that led to NCAA sanctions. Hakeem Nicks and Ramses Barden go deep in first Giants practiceEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — In his first 7-on-7 drill with the New York Giants, wide receiver Hakeem Nicks made a quick move at the line of scrimmage past fellow rookie Stoney Woodson and was suddenly wide open 10 yards behind the defense. NCAA to review Chattanooga complaint about loss from hosting tourney games with no local teamsCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga has complained to the NCAA, saying it lost money hosting women’s tournament games because the teams had no local ties. One more time: USC, UC Irvine meet in NCAA volleyball finalPROVO, Utah — The fourth meeting between Southern California and UC Irvine in men’s volleyball is guaranteed to be the last of the season. Under coach Lane Kiffin, 11 Tennessee scholarship players have left Vols programKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A total of 11 Tennessee players with scholarships have left the Volunteers football program under new coach Lane Kiffin, including four since the end of spring practice. 8 countries from 4 continents preparing for first Junior World ChampionshipCANTON, Ohio — Jan Jenmert was admiring the history inside the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Friday when he stumbled upon Bill Walsh’s bust. Jenmert, the head coach of Sweden’s national football team, has admired the coach since reading Walsh’s book, “Finding the Winning Edge.” GMAC Bowl replaces Humanitarian Bowl in ACC’s 9-game postseason lineupGREENSBORO, N.C. — The Atlantic Coast Conference has added a bowl to its lineup of nine postseason games. Ex-Lions executive Matt Millen joins ESPN as college football and NFL analystBRISTOL, Conn. — Matt Millen is a lot more popular as a broadcaster than he was as an NFL executive. Despite leadership change, Pac-10 conference appears likely to remain pro-BCSPHOENIX — The coming change of commissioners in the Pac-10 provided a glimmer of hope for advocates of a college football playoff. Failing the cut: 2 schools draw NCAA postseason bans for poor academicsINDIANAPOLIS — Centenary’s men’s basketball team and Tennessee-Chattanooga’s football team will miss the NCAA’s postseason tournaments next season — no matter how well they do on the field. AFCA mulls changes in USA Today/coaches Top 25PHOENIX — The results of a three-month review of the USA Today coaches’ poll are a secret. Costly cut: NCAA schools find that penny-pinching on academics can come with steep priceINDIANAPOLIS — NCAA president Myles Brand understands it’s expensive running a Division I athletic program, and it can be just as expensive to give student-athletes academic help. USC knocks out defending champion Penn State in NCAA volleyball semifinalsPROVO, Utah — Carson Clark had 12 kills and UC Irvine returned to the NCAA volleyball championship with a 3-0 sweep of Ohio State in the semifinals Thursday night. Big 12 coaches prefer to keep three-way tiebreakerPHOENIX — Big 12 coaches have rejected a proposal to change the controversial tiebreaker that gave Oklahoma the nod over Texas in the three-way tie in the Big 12 South last season. Economy prompts ACC to move baseball tourney from Fenway Park to Greensboro in ‘10GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Atlantic Coast Conference has moved its baseball tournament from Boston’s Fenway Park to Greensboro for 2010 due to the economic downturn. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig to deliver commencement speech at University of WisconsinMADISON, Wis. — Baseball commissioner Bud Selig will give the commencement address to University of Wisconsin graduates later this month. Special teams coach breaks back, 11 others hurt in roof collapse at Cowboys’ practice facilityIRVING, Texas — Whenever a storm hits while the Dallas Cowboys are inside their practice facility, the sound of rain pelting the tent-like structure can drown out conversation. No matter the noise, safety rarely was an issue — until Saturday. Bengals fans already embracing USC linebacker Rey MaualugaCINCINNATI — On his first night in town, Rey Maualuga realized he was already popular. Marshall tailback, defensive back suspended after being arrested on drug chargesBARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. — Two Marshall University football players have been suspended after being arrested on drug charges in western West Virginia. Congress’ game-changing call to college football: Switch BCS to playoffWASHINGTON — Tackling an issue sure to rouse sports fans, lawmakers pressed college football officials Friday to switch the Bowl Championship Series to a playoff, with one Texas Republican likening the current system to communism and joking it should be labeled “BS,” not “BCS.” |
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