College athletic conference chaos set to erupt
Nebraska may be heading to the Big Ten, Colorado is leaving the Big 12, and a host of other college athletic moves could be
on tap.
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Hoosier basketball legend John Wooden dies at 99
Wooden led Martinsville High School to the Indiana state basketball championship in 1927, became an All-American player at
Purdue University and went on to win 10 national titles as coach of UCLA.
Butler basketball coach Stevens signs with IMG
New York-based management powerhouse will provide representation for opportunities ranging from a potential book deal to speaking
engagements.
College athletes on verge of key legislative victory
A sweeping proposal calls for schools to provide recruits a written summary of their schools’ policies on everything from
medical-insurance limits to athlete-transfer rates and scholarship renewals, all within a week of contact.
Local firm helps produce College World Series film
The one-hour documentary by the NCAA and Creative Street Entertainment tells the story of the history of baseball’s
College World Series.
Butler’s basketball success as a ‘mid-major’ a rare feat
The Bulldogs are one of a handful of "mid-major" teams that have carved out a spot on the national map with a simple
strategy: You win by being yourself.
NCAA gives Indianapolis future swimming championships
City will host the Division I, II or III men’s and women’s swimming and diving championships every year between 2012 and 2017
under a new deal.
UPDATE: Tennis Center set for summer demolition
Sources close to the university said they expect a combination of parking facilities and a multi-use athletics venue and convocation
center to be built on the site.
NCAA approves 68-team men’s basketball tourney
It’s only the second time in a quarter-century the NCAA has increased the number of teams competing for the men’s national
basketball championship.
BENNER: Balancing academics, big business is part of NCAA job
On April 27, the NCAA unveiled its fifth president: Dr. Mark Emmert, currently president of the University of Washington.
Washington university president to lead NCAA
The NCAA executive committee selected University of Washington President Mark A. Emmert to lead the national association
that oversees college sports. Emmert, who is expected to start work by Nov. 1, replaces the late Myles Brand, who died of
pancreatic cancer in September.
NCAA to expand March Madness from 65 to 68 teams
The three-team expansion is much more modest than 80-team and 96-team proposals the NCAA outlined just a few weeks ago at
the Final Four.
Butler’s Hayward declares himself eligible for NBA draft
Butler University star sophomore Gordon Hayward does not plan to hire an agent, which means he could return to school if he
does not like his draft status.
Butler’s lofty goals may require jump to bigger conference
The idea of Butler University joining the Big Ten once seemed laughable. But so did coming within a basket of beating Duke
for the NCAA hoops title. Finances and desire for growth could force the Bulldogs to consider leaping from the Horizon League.
Is Butler gambling with Stevens’ contract extension?
Butler trustees are entering a new ball game by escalating the pay of the school’s men's basketball coach. But there's
no guarantee
the gamble will pay off.
Keeping Stevens key to Butler’s fund-raising plans
Assuring Stevens stayed in the Bulldogs’ kennel is part of a multi-prong plan to grow the Indianapolis school’s $11.2 million
athletics department budget.
BENNER: Winners and more winners from the 2010 Final Four
Praise for Brad Stevens, the Butler seniors, and more.
Butler locks up Stevens with new contract
The 12-year deal signed by men’s basketball coach Brad Stevens extends his Butler contract through the 2021-22 season.
Gordon Hayward answer to Pacers’ prayers
If Butler sophomore Gordon Hayward declares himself eligible for this year's NBA draft, there are lots of reasons for
the Pacers to take him with the No. 10 selection.
Obama, Manning, Letterman help Butler celebrate
From the White House to Main Street, the Bulldogs opened eyes and turned heads.