Ncaa Accuses Tennessee Of Violations (ap)
The NCAA has charged Tennessee with at least a dozen rules violations committed by the university’s basketball and football programs. Included in the allegations after the NCAA’s 22-month investigation are charges that coach Bruce Pearl acted unethically and failed to monitor compliance activities by his basketball staff. Read more
Knicks’ Trade For Anthony Official (ap)
The New York Knicks were searching for a second superstar when Carmelo Anthony became available. The price was high, but they’re certain he’s worth it. “When you go out hunting, would you rather have a bigger gun or a little gun?” coach Mike D’Antoni said. “We got a bigger gun.” The Knicks completed a three-team, [...]
Knicks Happy To Get ‘melo Despite Price (ap)
The New York Knicks were searching for a second superstar when Carmelo Anthony became available. The price was high, but they’re certain he’s worth it. “When you go out hunting, would you rather have a bigger gun or a little gun?” coach Mike D’Antoni said. “We got a bigger gun.” The Knicks agreed to a [...]
Uconn Men Sanctioned, No Postseason Ban (ap)
UConn coach Jim Calhoun was suspended by the NCAA for three games next season for recruiting violations committed under his watch, though the program dodged a major sanction when it was spared a postseason ban. Calhoun was cited by the NCAA on Tuesday for failing to create an atmosphere of compliance within his program and [...]
Nfl, Players’ Union Begin Day 5 Of Talks (ap)
After negotiating through the long holiday weekend, NFL and the players’ union kept going Tuesday, undeterred by a blanket of snow and ice that slowed down the usual bustle of the nation’s capital. The two sides convened Tuesday morning for Day 5 of talks overseen by a federal mediator. NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice [...]