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NCAA adds to Arizona's selfimposed sanctions

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:03:00 GMT

The NCAA has placed the University of Arizona men's basketball program on two year's probation and vacated 19 wins from the 2007-08 season for violations involving Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson. The NCAA upheld numerous self-imposed sanctions by

Oregon picked to defend Pac10 title, edging USC

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:32:00 GMT

Oregon has been picked to win the Pac-10 in the preseason media poll, edging longtime favorite Southern California by three points. A year after the Ducks ended the Trojans' run of seven straight conference titles, the media chose coach Chip Kel

Northern Sun schedules visits to 2 Dakotas schools

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:27:00 GMT

The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference has scheduled visits to two schools in the Dakotas that have expressed interest in becoming members. Commissioner Butch Raymond says teams will visit Minot State University in North Dakota on Oct. 19-2

Northern Sun schedules visits to 2 Dakotas schools

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:27:00 GMT

Latest Montana sports:

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Dan Carpenter's agent says the Miami Dolphins kicker has signed a three-year contract extension with the NFL team. Agent Ken Staninger confirmed the extension through the 2013 season to the Missoulian on Wednesday, but he would not discuss the

UM names interim assistant volleyball coach

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:22:00 GMT

Montana volleyball coach Jerry Wagner has announced the hiring of Allison Lawrence as interim assistant coach. Lawrence most recently coached at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. She replaces Kandice Kelly, who resigned earlier this sum

Sports management giant IMG acquires ISP Sports

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:12:00 GMT

Sports management giant IMG is acquiring ISP Sports, which will give it more than 50 Division I college clients. IMG announced the agreement Wednesday. It already had marketing deals with several schools, including Texas and Florida. ISP's clien

Vikings rookie QB Joe Webb signs his contract

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:27:00 GMT

The Minnesota Vikings have signed quarterback Joe Webb, their sixth-round draft pick. Webb's deal was done on Wednesday, making him the third member of Minnesota's eight-player draft class to sign. The Vikings start training camp on Friday.

ECU assistant resigns amid possible violations

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:56:00 GMT

Mark Nelson has resigned as an assistant football coach at East Carolina after the school learned of possible NCAA violations concerning his observation of voluntary summer workouts. Athletic director Terry Holland said Tuesday night that he tol

Defending champ UConn in Maggie Dixon Classic

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:47:00 GMT

Two-time defending national champion Connecticut will face Ohio State in the Maggie Dixon Classic on Dec. 19 at Madison Square Garden. Rutgers will play Texas A&M in the first game of the women's basketball doubleheader. UConn, which h

Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says North Dakota's crime rate dropped slightly last year, but the number of violent crimes rose. A new report on Tuesday provides North Dakota statistics for a number of crimes, including murder, aggravated assa

Southern Conference teams honor oil spill victims

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:52:00 GMT

The nine Southern Conference football teams will wear a helmet decal supporting those affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The conference said on Tuesday that its teams would place a "GC" sticker on helmets to be displayed all season.

UND's longesttenured head coach retires

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:24:00 GMT

University of North Dakota head men's track and field and cross country coach Mike Grandall announced his retirement on Tuesday. Grandall was UND's longest-tenured head coach, with 28 years at the helm. He coached nine individual NCAA champions

Here is the latest Minnesota sports from The AP

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:27:00 GMT

The hot-hitting Minnesota Twins begin a road trip tonight in Kansas City. They'll face Royals' ace Zack Greinke, who they've already beaten twice this season at Target Field. The Twins will start eight-game winner Francisco Liriano. EDEN PR

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Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:27:00 GMT

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Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:27:00 GMT

Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:12:00 GMT

Supporters of an expansion of North Dakota's Heritage Center say they're close to having the $6 million they need to start the project. Foundation director Virginia Nelsen said Monday that the project is "a few hundred thousand" dollars short of

NDSU softball coach gets extension

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:21:00 GMT

North Dakota State University and head softball coach Darren Mueller have agreed to a three-year contract extension. The school did not immediately release terms of the deal. Mueller last season led the Bison to their second straight NCAA

MayTreanor and Branagh win in Long Beach

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:20:00 GMT

Misty May-Treanor and Nicole Branagh won the AVP Tour event in Long Beach for their second tour win this season. Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers won for the fifth tournament in a row, beating No. 2 seed Sean Scott and John Hyden in the men's fi

After busy summer, ACC ready for football season

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:17:00 GMT

So much for a lazy summer at Atlantic Coast Conference headquarters. Realignment rumors. An NCAA investigation into agent involvement with players at one of its marquee institutions. No wonder the ACC is ready for the offseason to end and t

(Following Advance for Use Thursday, Aug. 5)

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:56:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Thursday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2010. There are 148 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Aug. 5, 1962, actress Marilyn Monroe, 36, was found dead in her Los Angeles home; her dea

NABC tells coaches NCAA will nix Pump Foundation

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The National Association of Basketball Coaches says this will be the last year coaches can have financial relationships with the Harold Pump Foundation. The foundation is a charity run by brothers David and Dana Pump. The two are known as p

Browns have contract agreement with Colt McCoy

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:31:00 GMT

A person familiar with the agreement says the Cleveland Browns have come to terms on a multiyear contract with rookie quarterback Colt McCoy. McCoy is expected to report with Cleveland's other first-year players to training camp on Friday, said

UCLA guard Hasiak won't play this season

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:53:00 GMT

Offensive guard Stanley Hasiak won't play for UCLA this season because he failed to meet NCAA academic eligibility requirements. Coach Rick Neuheisel says Hasiak will help on the scout team this season. Hasiak will have three seasons of el

Dez Bryant agrees on terms of deal with Cowboys

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:12:00 GMT

Dez Bryant has agreed on terms of a contract with the Dallas Cowboys, making the receiver the first of this year's NFL first-round picks with a deal. The Cowboys announced the deal in a news release Thursday, a day before they report to training

Memphis selfreports secondary violation to NCAA

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Memphis has self-reported a secondary NCAA violation over coach Josh Pastner's atten[[kxtopic:dance:t[Dance]:t]] at a summer league game last week where [[kxtopic:minnesota:t[Minnesota]:t]] forward Trevor Mbakwe was playing. The junior is conside

Tar Heels' Davis caught offguard by NCAA probe

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:42:00 GMT

North Carolina coach Butch Davis says an NCAA probe into potential rule violations in his [[kxtopic:football:t[Football]:t]] program came "out of left field." In his first public comments since the investigation began, Davis said Thursday the scho

Colorado's Barry to chair NCAA women's committee

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:53:00 GMT

Ceal Barry, associate athletic director at Colorado, has been chosen to chair the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Issues Committee for the coming year. The appointment was made by the committee and confirmed by the NCAA Division I Championshi

Spurrier: Saunders says he did nothing wrong

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:46:00 GMT

South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier says tight end Weslye Saunders has told him he didn't do anything wrong in a trip to an agent's party in Miami. Spurrier says he doesn't know all the details but that the question is who paid for the trip for

Green: I have 'never' been to Miami

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:36:00 GMT

Georgia receiver A.J. Green says he has "never" been to Miami and isn't focused on the NCAA investigation of the Bulldgos. Green told reporters before his scheduled appearance at the Southeastern Conference media days Wednesday that he is "just

AP Source: NCAA inquiry at UNC agentrelated

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:22:00 GMT

A person familiar with the investigation says the NCAA is looking into whether two players at North Carolina received improper benefits from agents. Senior defensive tackle Marvin Austin and senior receiver Greg Little are the focus of the probe

Streaking Cards for the sweep...NL rookies Strasburg and Alvarez shine...

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:40:00 GMT

The National League Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals send out 14-game winner Adam Wainwright as they go for a four-game sweep of two-time defending National League champion Philadelphia this afternoon at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals made it eight

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Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:17:00 GMT

Highly touted Washington rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg (STRAHS'-burg) improved his record to 5-and-2 by pitching the Nationals past Cincinnati, 8-5. Strasburg allowed three runs and struck out seven in his five and two-thirds innings. Cristian Guz

UIC coach Collins retires after 14 seasons

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:01:00 GMT

Jimmy Collins will retire in August after 14 seasons at UIC, a run that had him as the school's all-time wins leader and resulted in three NCAA tournament berths. Collins, who had a 218-208 record with the Flames, announced his decision Tuesday.

Schools, agents on notice amid NCAA investigations

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:21:00 GMT

Eds: APNewsNow. Will be updated. By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer Southern California was slapped with a two-year bowl ban last month. Now North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida have acknowledged that the NCAA is looking at their athletic de

Garrett out, Haden in as USC athletic director

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:21:00 GMT

Pat Haden will replace embattled Southern California athletic director Mike Garrett next month. Incoming USC president Max Nikias said in a letter to school supporters Tuesday that the embattled Garrett will be replaced Aug. 3 by Haden, a resp

Update on the latest in sports:

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:05:00 GMT

The St. Louis Cardinals hit home runs in bunches in their 8-4 victory over Philadelphia for their sixth straight victory. During one stretch, the Cards hit four homers in a span of six batters. Albert Pujols (POO'-hohlz) hit a two-run home run i

Here is the latest Montana sports from The AP

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:48:00 GMT

Miles City guard Kalli Durham has made a commitment to play basketball at Montana State, beginning with the 2011-12 season. Durham says coach Tricia Binford called her to ask her if she wanted to play for the Bobcats. Durham's uncle is former MSU men

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Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:48:00 GMT

Miles City guard Kalli Durham has made a commitment to play basketball at Montana State, beginning with the 2011-12 season. Durham says coach Tricia Binford called her at 12:01 a.m. Friday to ask her if she wanted to play for the Bobcats. Under

BSC Coach

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:02:00 GMT

Bismarck State has a new women's basketball coach... and she comes from the State of New Jersey. Kylee Wilson was one of the three finalists for the job, and she now has the job. She is originally from Omaha, Nebraska and for the past few years, she w

More hangups in Rangers sale...Devils star staying put...

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:55:00 GMT

Angry creditors in the Texas Rangers bankruptcy case are raising more complaints that could delay or even halt the team's sale. Creditors have filed a sealed motion, saying they object to the bidding procedures approved last week for the club's aucti

Lady Griz announce 201011 schedule

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:27:00 GMT

Montana women's basketball coach Robin Selvig says his team's 2010-11 schedule is probably as strong a slate as they've put together in his 33 years at the school. The Lady Griz play seven of their first 11 games against teams that advanced to o

Report: Florida, NCAA probe violation allegations

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:27:00 GMT

ESPN is reporting that Florida and the NCAA are investigating allegations that former Gators offensive lineman Maurkice Pouncey received $100,000 from a representative of a sports agent before last season ended. Florida athletic director Jeremy

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Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:52:00 GMT

Colorado's Ubaldo Jimenez (oo-BAHL'-doh hih-MEHN'-ehz) goes for his Major League-leading 16th win of the season tonight as the Rockies play the Marlins in Miami. The right-hander is 15-and-1 on the season with a 2.20 earned run average. Jimenez, the

UConn AD named head of NCAA basketball committee

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:02:00 GMT

Connecticut's athletic director has been picked to chair the NCAA Division I men's basketball committee. Jeff Hathaway will serve as chairman for the 2011-12 academic year. His appointment going into his fourth season on the committee come

Update on the latest in sports:

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:03:00 GMT

The Atlanta Braves have a chance to pad their lead in the National League East tonight after opening the second half of the season with a victory against Milwaukee. Jair Jurrjens (JYR' JUR'-jehnz) pitched into the seventh and the Braves homered

McIlroy leads at St. Andrews...Morneau sits...Cards extend GM...NCAA looks ...

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:54:00 GMT

Rory McIlroy is the leader through one round of the British Open at St. Andrews after matching a major championship record with a 9-under-par 63. McIlroy is two shots ahead of Louis Oosthuizen (OOST'-hih-zihn) and three in front of John Daly, Andrew

Graham reaches quarterfinals

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:47:00 GMT

Florida State's Wesley Graham ousted stroke-play medalist John-Tyler Griffin of Georgia Tech in the round of 32 and went on to eliminate Canada's Garrett Rank on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals in the U.S. Amateur Public Links. The top four

AP Source: NCAA probe targets UNC football program

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:26:00 GMT

A person familiar with the investigation says the NCAA is looking at North Carolina's football program. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the investigation is confidential. Athletic director Dick Bad

Baddour: NCAA investigating North Carolina

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:02:00 GMT

North Carolina athletic director Dick Baddour says the NCAA is investigating one of its athletic programs regarding possible rules violations. Baddour told The Associated Press on Thursday that the school is cooperating, but declined to say what

Latest Montana sports:

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Drew Brees has spoiled former University of Montana guard Anthony Johnson's bid to win an ESPY Award, given by ESPN. Johnson was nominated in the Best Championship Performance category for his efforts in the Big Sky Conference title game agains

NABC honors former MSU forward Johnson

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:41:00 GMT

The National Association of Basketball Coaches has named former Montana State forward Branden Johnson to the Honors Court for being "one of the top student-athletes in college basketball." Johnson qualified by posting a grade-point average of 3.2

76ers sign No. 2 overall pick Turner

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:24:00 GMT

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed No. 2 overall draft pick Evan Turner. Sixers president Ed Stefanski announced the signing of The Associated Press Player of the Year on Wednesday. Turner averaged 20.3 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists

NCAA penalizes Ball State women's tennis program

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:21:00 GMT

The NCAA has put the Ball State women's tennis program on probation for three years over what it says were excessive practice requirements and the former coach's attempts to have players lie to investigators. The NCAA's Committee on Infractions

Michigan director of football operations resigns

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:53:00 GMT

Michigan director of football operations Brad Labadie has resigned. Athletic director Dave Brandon confirmed the move Wednesday, insisting it was made for family reasons and was unrelated to an ongoing NCAA probe. Labadie and coach Rich Ro

Michigan director of football operations resigns

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:53:00 GMT

MSU Division 2

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:15:00 GMT

Minot State University has made huge strides in the NCAA three year membership process, and is one of three DAC schools that has applied to the NCAA. Yesterday Minot State received some very good news and MSU athletic director Rick Hedberg had this to

Xcel Energy Center awarded 2012 hockey regionals

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:37:00 GMT

The Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul will host another NCAA men's hockey tournament regional, in 2012. The announcement was made by the NCAA on Tuesday. The Xcel Energy Center held the West Regional semifinals and final last March, and the ar

Harper takes Golden Spikes Award

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:23:00 GMT

No. 1 draft choice Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals has won the Golden Spikes Award, given to the country's top amateur baseball player. Harper hit a school-record 31 home runs and batted .443 with 98 RBIs as a freshman at the College of

NCAA taps Pa. for 2013, 2014 championship games

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:41:00 GMT

The NCAA is bringing the men's college hockey championships to Pennsylvania for back-to-back Frozen Fours. The Division I Men's Ice Hockey Committee says Pittsburgh will host the 2013 Frozen Four at Consol Energy Center, while the Wachovia Cente

Here is the latest Minnesota sports from The AP

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

No deal's officially been announced yet but a person with knowledge of the trade says the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to send Al Jefferson to the Utah Jazz. The Wolves will get two future first-round draft picks and the salary-cap trade except

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Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

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Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Conference: 3 Oklahoma Division II schools leaving

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:23:00 GMT

The Lone Star Conference says three of its Oklahoma members plan to withdraw from the NCAA Division II league. Conference commissioner Stan Wagnon says the Richardson, Texas-based league has been notified that East Central University in Ada, Sou

NL desperate for a W...March Madness or just madness?...Together...

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:34:00 GMT

National Leaguers will be trying to end a 13-year All-Star game drought when they take the field in Anaheim for tonight's midsummer classic. They'll send 15-game winner Ubaldo Jimenez (oo-BAHL'-doh hih-MEHN'-ehz) of the Colorado Rockies to the mound

Here is the latest South Dakota news from The Associated Press...

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:46:00 GMT

The state wants to change how boat licenses are renewed in South Dakota. Instead of expiring on Dec. 31, they would expire the same month as licenses for the boat trailer and the vehicle pulling the trailer. PIERRE, S.D. (AP) The group p

AllStar starters named...Feeling responsible...2007 picks signed...

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:47:00 GMT

Colorado 15-game winner Ubaldo Jimenez (oo-BAHL'-doh hih-MEHN'-ehz) will start for the National League as they try to end a 13-year winless streak in the All-Star game Tuesday night. Tampa Bay 12-game winner David Price gets the start for the America

Latest Montana sports:

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Missoula residents Kiefer Hahn and Trisha Miller were the top men's and women's finishers in the Missoula Marathon. Hahn broke his own course record Sunday, finishing in 2 hours, 30 minutes and 37 seconds. He also won the race in 2007 and 2009,

Here is the latest Montana sports from The AP

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

The University of Montana says the NCAA has granted another year of athletic eligibility to former cornerback Jimmy Wilson, who was acquitted of murder in the June 2007 shooting death of his aunt's boyfriend. Wilson was jailed in California for two y

Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Residents of Yankton are happy about the arrest in the Bahamas of the fugitive known as the "Barefoot Bandit." Colton Harris-Moore was arrested over the weekend, after two years of staying ahead of the law by allegedly stealing cars, powerboats a

Update on the latest in sports:

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:14:00 GMT

Colorado's Ubaldo Jimenez (oo-BAHL'-doh hih-MEHN'-ehz) will start for the National League, while Tampa Bay's David Price gets the call for the American in Tuesday night's baseball All-Star game. Jimenez has a major league best 15-and-1 record, while

Home Run Derby story

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:41:00 GMT

Boston's David Ortiz is the king of swing. The Red Sox slugger won the annual Home Run Derby competition at the All-Star game. He edged Florida's Hanley Ramirez 11-5 in the final round at Angels Stadium. Detroit's Miguel Cabrera, New York'

Watching USC deal with adversity tough for Carroll

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:35:00 GMT

Pete Carroll says it has been difficult to watch from afar as Southern California deals with NCAA sanctions from violations committed when he was leading the Trojans. In an interview with The Associated Press, the new Seattle Seahawks coach, say

Arkansas St receives NCAA notice of inquiry

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:37:00 GMT

Arkansas State has received an official notice of inquiry from the NCAA concerning potential violations. The school self-imposed a $43,500 fine last year after admitting "inadvertent mistakes" that led to improperly certified credits for athlete

DePaul releases Pitchford from letter of intent

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:16:00 GMT

DePaul has released recruit Walter Pitchford from his national letter of intent after initially denying his request. New coach Oliver Purnell says "there were external circumstances" when DePaul turned down the request, and an NCAA appeal "confi

2 SD schools to move to NCAA

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:55:00 GMT

Eds: APNewsNow. Adds new material about second school switching to NCAA Division II. Removes dateline. Will be led. By The Associated Press Two western South Dakota universities are switching from the NAIA to NCAA Division II. School of Mine

AllStar pitchers announced...Favre throws...Haslem staying put...

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:55:00 GMT

The All-Star game managers revealed their starting pitcher selections today. Tampa Bay's David Price will throw the first pitch in tomorrow night's midsummer classic in Anaheim, Calif., and will be opposed by Colorado's Ubaldo Jimenez (oo-BAHL'-doh h

Here is the latest South Dakota news from The Associated Press...

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:27:00 GMT

A group promoting a medical marijuana question on the South Dakota ballot hasn't spent much money yet. The campaign committee reports spending just $1,644 and getting another $2,800 in services from supporters by late June. A medical marijuana meas

Here is the latest Minnesota sports from The AP

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

The Minnesota Twins were 11 games over .500 on May 31 with a comfortable 4 1/2-game lead in the AL Central. But it's been wiped out thanks to a series of bumps and bruises and poor starting pitching in June. The Twins have a 46-44 record at the All-S

Here is the latest Minnesota sports from The AP

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT