Richardson Not Fired on Racial Grounds: A federal appeals court has ruled against Nolan Richardson in his lawsuit claiming that Arkansas racially discriminated against him by firing him in 2002. The court ruled that the university had already decided to fire Richardson based on a comment he made in February […]

Sumpter Back in Action: Recently graduated Villanova forward Curtis Sumpter is good to go back to full-contact practices after doctors cleared him. Sumpter tore his ACL twice in the past year and a half and tried to return this past season to play in the NCAA Tournament. But doctors could […]

Pettis Sentenced for Life: Former Fresno State Bulldog Terry Pettis will serve a mandatory life sentence after a jury convicted him of first-degree murder and armed robbery. Pettis shot and killed a woman while trying to rob her drug-dealing boyfriend. Pettis tried to rob him of drugs while they were […]

Two-Sport Hoosier Arrested: Indiana wide receiver and part-time basketball player James Hardy was arrested and charged with domestic battery. According to police reports, Hardy’s girlfriend said he hit her and their baby. Hardy led the Hoosiers’ football team in receiving last season and played for the basketball team in 2004-05. […]

Huggins Disciplines Wildcats: Often accused of running a lax program at Cincinnati, Kansas State coach Bob Huggins has made it clear that he will not tolerate any monkey business from his new team. Huggins suspended star rising senior Cartier Martin, who led the team with 18 points and 6.6 rebounds […]

Cardinals to Fly North for the Fall: Louisville will make a 10-day trip to Canada in September to play three Canadian club teams. Coach Rick Pitino said the experience will be critical for a team with many new players forced into leading roles. The 10 days of full practices on […]

Pre-season Tournament Gets Exemption: With the NCAA moving the start of the season to Nov. 10, most pre-season tournaments now really fall during the regular season. But the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic will continue to play true pre-season ball. Maryland, Michigan State and Texas will host opening round games of […]

Coaches Return from Kuwait: Several NCAA coaches recently returned from a trip to Kuwait, the second such trip by NCAA coaches and college basketball icons in two years. This year’s roster included Michigan State’s Tom Izzo, Alabama’s Mark Gottfried, South Carolina’s Dave Odom, Charlotte’s Bobby Lutz, Indiana’s Kelvin Sampson, Texas’ […]

Boone Likes What He Hears: Connecticut junior forward Josh Boone will not return to the Huskies for his senior season. Boone said he will sign with an agent and remain in this year’s NBA Draft. He said scouts have given him positive feedback on his game, and he evidently likes […]