Seton Hall University basketball player suspended from team after being charged with DWI

Seton Hall basketball player charged with DWI

Defense lawyers say ex-lobbyist on Jack Abramoff’s team is victim of guilt by association

WASHINGTON — The second trial in the long-running influence peddling scandal surrounding imprisoned lobbyist Jack Abramoff went to the jury Monday with the defense arguing that a former member of Abramoff’s team is being prosecuted for guilt by association.

Retired NFL players seeking to help college players in legal battle with Electronic Arts

SAN FRANCISCO — Two retired NFL players on Monday asked a judge to let them formally support a former college quarterback’s legal fight with video game maker Electronic Arts Inc.

College basketball coaches urge quick action on health care reform

WASHINGTON — NCAA basketball coaches who are sometimes rivals on the court came united to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to push for quick approval of health care reform.

University of Kentucky seeks to dismiss, move former basketball coach Billy Gillispie’s suit

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Athletics Association says former Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie has sued the wrong people and in the wrong place.

AP ENTERPRISE: Hundreds of Africans turn to US hoop teams in hopes of a better life

MARIETTA, Ga. — Growing up in Nigeria, Robert Ojeah fretted over the demands of everyday life, the sort of things that shouldn’t be a burden to a child.

Maine associate basketball coach resigns after student brings sex charge

ORONO, 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 Pavilion

LOS 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.

Obama’s Day: Obama speaks on health care and welcomes Tar Heels to White House

WASHINGTON — Reforming the health care system to make it affordable for all Americans is one of President Barack Obama’s top priorities.

Costly cut: NCAA schools find that penny-pinching on academics can come with steep price

INDIANAPOLIS — 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.

Michigan State coach Izzo ready to dance, maybe even sing in show for Coaches vs. Cancer

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Tom Izzo stands on stage and takes a deep breath after his latest two-hour rehearsal for an upcoming Broadway-style show to benefit cancer research.

NCAA hopes new draft rule takes guessing game out of coaches’ offseason repertoire

INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA is trying to end the continual guessing game for college basketball coaches.

Obama salutes UConn team, shoots hoop with women’s team

WASHINGTON — Championship ceremony is a White House standard for sports teams. Shooting hoops with the president, now that’s something to remember.

White House salute for champion University of Connecticut women’s basketball team

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has welcomed the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team to the White House, saluting the squad’s national title and undefeated season.

Jackson: Lakers consultant Tex Winter improving after suffering apparent stroke

LOS ANGELES — Tex Winter, the longtime Los Angeles Lakers consultant and mentor to coach Phil Jackson, is recovering in a Kansas hospital from an apparent stroke.

NCAA committee punishes Northeastern men’s basketball program for recruiting infractions

BOSTON — Northeastern University has been placed on probation for two years and had its scholarships and recruiting privileges reduced because of violations in its men’s basketball program, the NCAA announced Friday.

Class System: NCAA basketball champs show wins will not take backseat to academics

INDIANAPOLIS — Scott Drew had a simple plan to fix the Baylor men’s basketball program.

Academic study: North Carolina, UConn prove they can win titles in the classroom, too

INDIANAPOLIS — College basketball champions North Carolina and Connecticut both made the NCAA’s list of academic overachievers Wednesday.

Tar Heels, Huskies prove they can win titles in the classroom, too

INDIANAPOLIS — College basketball champions North Carolina and Connecticut both made the NCAA’s list of academic overachievers Wednesday.

Women’s college basketball gets plenty of A’s on report card for diversity in coaching hires

INDIANAPOLIS — Women’s college basketball is getting good marks in racial diversity for its coaching hires.