NCAA offering early peek at top seeds for March Madness
The NCAA plans to use a February television program to detail how the potential top four seeds in each region are stacking up at that point in the season.
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Dan Dakich might be the nicest, most-hated person on Indy radio
Off the air, the former IU player is casual, mostly easygoing and affable. But on his radio show on WFNI-AM, he’s a cyclone, often tearing into anything in his way.
WHMB thinks new all-sports local TV channel will score
WHMB-TV Channel 40 this week launched an all-sports channel, and station officials say they’re confident they can succeed where WRTV-TV’s Hometown Sports Network failed.
USA Gymnastics faces another suit over alleged sex abuse by doctor
A doctor accused of sexually abusing gymnasts was sued Tuesday by 18 women and girls, the latest legal action over alleged assaults. Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics was named in the suit.
Butler team plane loses pressure, scaring team, staff
The charter plane was flying from LaGuardia Airport to Indianapolis after Thursday’s 76-73 loss to St. John’s.
New Indiana coach makes debut in bowl game against Utah
Less than four weeks after getting the job, Tom Allen will coach his first college football game when the Hoosiers (6-6) take on Utah (8-4) in the Foster Farms Bowl on Wednesday night.
NCAA promotes Gavitt, Luck in shakeup of senior staff
NCAA President Mark Emmert on Wednesday announced a reorganization of senior staff in the championships group at the national headquarters in Indianapolis.
Court revives claims in concussion suit against NCAA, Notre Dame
A state appeals court has ruled that the widow of a former Notre Dame football player can proceed with claims in a lawsuit that said her husband was disabled by and ultimately died from concussion-related head injuries suffered during his college career.
After 4-8 season, Kelly says he plans to stay at Notre Dame
Coach Brian Kelly said in a postgame news conference Saturday that “Absolutely. I’ll be back.” Hours later, Yahoo Sports reported that Kelly had reached out to explore options outside Notre Dame.
UPDATE: NCAA orders Notre Dame to vacate 21 football victories
The school on Tuesday ripped the Indianapolis-based NCAA for its decision to vacate the wins and immediately said it would appeal. It marked the fourth time in history the NCAA has cited Notre Dame for a major rules violation.
NCAA announces New Orleans will host 2022 Final Four tournament
The NCAA stated that its men's basketball committee decided to forego the traditional site selection process for the 2022 Final Four.
Big Ten to play Friday night football games starting in 2017
The Friday night games are being added to the conference's television agreements with ESPN/ABC and Fox.
NCAA to distribute millions for academic performance
The Knight Commission, a watchdog group that promotes reforms in college athletics, said it applauded the NCAA’s decision to reward academic performance with revenue. The commission first called for a similar policy 15 years ago.
UPDATE: NCAA accuses Louisville of violations over escort allegations
The Indianapolis-based NCAA is accusing the University of Louisville of four violations stemming from its investigation of allegations that a former men’s basketball staffer hired escorts and strippers for sex parties with recruits and players.
Purdue fires coach Hazell after 3-plus seasons and 9 wins
A 3-2 start with victories over Eastern Kentucky and Nevada, along with an overtime win over Illinois on Oct. 8, gave some hope that Darrell Hazell would be given a full season to show progress.
NCAA facing 43 concussion lawsuits after latest filings
The players are seeking damages for injuries they claim are the result of mishandled concussions they suffered while playing college football.
Supreme Court spurns NCAA appeal of O’Bannon case
The U.S. Supreme Court leaves in place lower court rulings that found amateurism rules for big-time college basketball and football players violated federal antitrust law.
NCAA shakes up ad strategy
The NCAA for the first time this year debuted an ad campaign in the fall rather than during the Final Four basketball tourney. The NCAA has also turned to celebrity endorsers.
ACC to relocate athletic championships from North Carolina
The Atlantic Coast Conference has followed the Indianapolis-based NCAA's lead and is removing all its athletic championships from North Carolina over a state law that some say can lead to discrimination against LGBT people.
NCAA pulls 7 postseason events from North Carolina due to LGBT law
The Indianapolis-based NCAA said the decision by its board of governors came "because of the cumulative actions taken by the state concerning civil rights protections."