Judge rules NCAA must go to trial in football death
A Maryland judge is refusing to drop the NCAA from a wrongful death lawsuit involving a Frostburg State University football player who suffered a head injury during practice in 2011.
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Louisville announces more sanctions for men’s basketball
The University of Louisville has announced additional self-imposed sanctions on its men's basketball program in the wake of an escort's allegations, reducing scholarships for the 2017-19 seasons and restricting official recruiting visits.
NCAA to mull playing 3 women’s finals in same city again
The decision to play the Division I, II and III women’s basketball championships at one site drew praise from coaches and players. The NCAA will evaluate whether it was a one-time thing or something it should do again.
UConn makes women’s hoops history in Indianapolis
UConn won an unprecedented fourth straight national championship Tuesday night in Indianapolis, capping another perfect season by routing Syracuse 82-51. Coach Geno Auriemma passed John Wooden with his 11th national title.
NCAA title game viewership drops 37 percent in cable debut
The 77-74 thriller that ended with a three-point shot at the buzzer attracted 17.8 million total viewers on TNT, TBS and TruTv. That’s down from the 28.3 million who tuned in to the men’s college basketball title game a year ago.
Losing in the NCAA men’s Final Four tourney can be costly
Licensees and retailers are preparing entire product lines, orders, shipping plans and marketing campaigns in advance. Four different sets of championship plans are being prepared—only one will ever see the light of day.
Indianapolis set to be center of women’s basketball world
For the first time in NCAA history the Division I, II and III women’s titles will be decided on the same court.
At the NCAA, money is rolling in—but so are challenges
The NCAA is so flush these days that its board recently doled out an extra $200 million to Division I schools—even as the Indianapolis-based organization works to put to bed a thicket of high-dollar legal settlements.
UConn coach wades into Final Four debate over gender issues
In many ways, this weekend in Indianapolis could be a pivotal moment for women's basketball.
Women’s Final Four basketball field set for Indianapolis
The University of Connecticut has qualified for the ninth consecutive season, joining newcomers Oregon State, Washington and Syracuse.
LOPRESTI: Bracket-makers created mess of trouble for IU, rest of Big Ten
Consider the road for the Indiana Hoosiers. Did we say “road?’’ That should be “gauntlet.’’ You could make the case that no champion from any of the big boy conferences got a tougher trail.
Twitter topples CBS selection show with leaked NCAA bracket
The Indianapolis-based NCAA said Sunday night it is looking into how a copy of this year's men's basketball tournament bracket got leaked online during the network's extended selection show.
NCAA, Microsoft team up to help fans pick tournament games
After years of fighting against tournament pools because of its staunch anti-gambling position, the Indianapolis-based organization is going to work with Microsoft's search engine, Bing, to pick winners in the men's basketball tournament.
NCAA president: Smaller schools adjust to Power 5 autonomy
NCAA President Mark Emmert believes mid- and lower-level members are gradually adjusting to Power Five conference school's autonomy and increased financial outlay to athletes because of cost-of-attendance stipends.
Renovation of IU’s Assembly Hall will keep quirky venue vibrant
The $40 million redesign’s most prominent addition is a south lobby main entrance featuring an atrium with a massive window overlooking the court.
Texas A&M, Colts settle ’12th Man’ trademark suit
Texas A&M University says it has reached a settlement agreement with the Indianapolis Colts in the school's federal lawsuit it says was meant to protect its "12th Man" trademark from infringement.
Purdue AD Burke announces plans to retire
Morgan Burke has led Purdue athletics since 1993, marking one of the longest tenures among athletic directors in Division I sports.
NCAA’s academic case vs. North Carolina in holding pattern
The Indianapolis-based NCAA charged the University of North Carolina in May with five violations, including lack of institutional control, but there has been little movement since.
Louisville bans itself from tourneys after probe finds violations
The inquiry stemmed from allegations contained in Katina Powell's tell-all book "Breaking Cardinal Rules," which IBJ Book Publishing LLC released in October.
NCAA academic committee considering changes to rating system
The Indianapolis-based NCAA may start holding schools more accountable for the academic progress of athletes who are graduate transfers.