Man pleads not guilty for role in UConn case

By PAT EATON-ROBB

A man who allegedly was with the man charged with killing University of Connecticut football Jasper Howard, has pleaded not guilty to a conspiracy charge.

Nov 20, 2009 | 4:50 pm

Ohio State-Michigan series has slipped in stature

By LARRY LAGE

The Game has lost a lot of luster.

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:10 pm

McClain, Spikes among Butkus finalists again

Alabama's Rolando McClain, Florida's Brandon Spikes and Missouri's Sean Weatherspoon are once again finalists for the Butkus Award, given annually to the nation's top linebacker.

Nov 20, 2009 | 8:40 am

Bowl destinies on the line for Penn St, Mich St.

By TIM MARTIN

The Rose Bowl is out of reach for Penn State and Michigan State.

Nov 20, 2009 | 6:20 am

Tennessee State coach James Webster Jr. resigns

James Webster Jr. has resigned as Tennessee State's football coach after five seasons.

Nov 19, 2009 | 9:45 pm

U-M's Coleman sidesteps football audit questions

By LARRY LAGE

University of Michigan president Mary Sue Coleman did not make herself available to answer questions following a Board of Regents meeting Thursday in which an internal audit of the school's football program practice time was on the agenda.

Nov 19, 2009 | 7:50 pm

Jayhawks sharp in 94-44 rout over Central Arkansas

By JOHN MARSHALL

Tyrel Reed hit four 3-pointers for 12 points and No. 1 Kansas scored 23 straight points in the first half to overwhelm Central Arkansas 94-44 Thursday night.

Nov 19, 2009 | 7:25 pm

Williams, No. 24 Minnesota top Utah Valley 76-51

By DAVE CAMPBELL

Freshman Rodney Williams had 17 points, six rebounds and four steals in his first career start, helping 24th-ranked Minnesota pull away from Utah Valley in the second half of a 76-51 victory on Thursday.

Nov 19, 2009 | 7:20 pm

Colorado QB Hansen returns after thumb injury

Colorado quarterback Tyler Hansen has returned after leaving the Buffaloes' game at No. 12 Oklahoma State with a right thumb injury.

Nov 19, 2009 | 7:00 pm

Jardine leads 'Cuse to 95-73 win over No. 13 Cal

By DAVE SKRETTA

Scoop Jardine scored a career-high 22 points, Wes Johnson had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Syracuse raced past No. 13 California 95-73 on Thursday night in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic.

Nov 19, 2009 | 6:25 pm

Former players say Kansas coach is abusive

By DOUG TUCKER

University of Kansas officials are willing to talk with former players about allegations of abusive behavior by football coach Mark Mangino _ and two former players had plenty to say on Thursday.

Nov 19, 2009 | 5:05 pm

Swarbrick plans to have quick decision on Weis

By TOM COYNE

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick plans to make a decision on the future of coach Charlie Weis within days of the season's end.

Nov 19, 2009 | 4:50 pm

University of Ga. bulldog mascot Uga VII dies

By GREG BLUESTEIN

Uga VII, the white English bulldog mascot for the University of Georgia's football team for almost two seasons, died Thursday of heart-related causes, the dog's owner said.

Nov 19, 2009 | 4:10 pm

No. 5 Villanova tops George Mason on late shot

By MIKE MELIA

The first shot of Isaiah Armwood's college basketball career was a big one.

Nov 19, 2009 | 3:25 pm

Thompson, Yow receive Lapchick Awards

By JIM O'CONNELL

John Thompson and Kay Yow first shared a special experience 21 years ago as coaches of the U.S. men's and women's Olympic basketball teams.

Nov 19, 2009 | 1:40 pm

Collins' 23 points lead Miami past Tulane 74-54

Dwayne Collins had 23 points and 14 rebounds as Miami overpowered Tulane 74-54 Thursday in the first round of the Charleston Classic.

Nov 19, 2009 | 1:25 pm

Cincinnati QB could face jail in fake ID case

By DAN SEWELL

A judge warned University of Cincinnati sophomore quarterback Zach Collaros on Thursday that he could spend the bowl season in jail if he doesn't get his act together after being accused of showing a fake ID at a bar.

Nov 19, 2009 | 10:35 am

New Penn St. tix plan to account for seat location

By GENARO C. ARMAS

Penn State plans to adjust its season-ticket pricing guidelines in 2011 to account for where people sit in Beaver Stadium.

Nov 19, 2009 | 7:15 am

Cal's Best hopes to return to field this season

By JOSH DUBOW

Star tailback Jahvid Best is eager to return to the football field after being sidelined by a frightening fall and concussion and has targeted California's season finale as a possible return date.

Nov 18, 2009 | 6:20 pm

Florida State crushes Stetson 80-38

Deividas Dulkys led four Florida State players in double-figures with 13 points in an 80-38 rout of Stetson on Wednesday night.

Nov 18, 2009 | 6:05 pm