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NCAA to launch investigation into Penn State
NCAA president Mark Emmert informed Penn State by letter Friday that the governing body of college athletics will launch an investigation into the university’s athletic programs in light of recent allegations of sexual abuse involving a former football assistant coach.
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NCAA approves giving cash to athletes
The NCAA is giving college sports a whole new look. The Division I Board of Directors approved a package of sweeping reforms that gives conferences the option of adding more money to scholarship offers, schools the opportunity to award scholarships for multiple years, imposes tougher academic standards on recruits and changes the summer basketball recruiting model.
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NCAA penalizes 12 ‘Canes over benefits
The NCAA punished 12 current Miami football players Tuesday, including suspending eight key ones and ordering the dozen Hurricanes to repay extra benefits they accepted from rogue booster and convicted Ponzi scheme architect Nevin Shapiro. The decision, coming six days before the Hurricanes’ season opener, should be a big blow to Al Golden’s first season as coach.
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OSU coach Jim Tressel resigns amid NCAA probe
Beleaguered Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel has resigned effective immediately, the Columbus Dispatch reported Monday.
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UConn beats Butler, 53-41, to win NCAA men’s basketball national championship
Kemba Walker scored 16 points and Connecticut beat Butler 53-41 on Monday night to give Jim Calhoun his third national championship, something only four other coaches have done. Connecticut capped one of college basketball’s best postseason runs, winning six games in the NCAA tournament after winning five games in as many days to win the Big East title.
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Bracket Guru predicts NCAA tourney
I’m a history buff, especially when it comes to my exploits in office pools. This year, I’m going to make more history by giving you my winning bracket in Wednesday’s paper. Last year’s bracket blew up in the first weekend. But in my homage to history, I see three of this year’s regions playing out each in their own way as a nod to recent tournaments.
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Duke wins NCAA title in 61-59 thriller over Butler (AP)
AP – The ball went sailing while the buzzer went off. Where it landed would be the difference between a shining moment for one team, a tearstained loss for another. Butler forward Gordon Hayward’s halfcourt shot hit backboard, then rim, then barely careened out. Duke beat Butler 61-59 on Monday night. What a game! And what a way to end the season, even if America’s favorite underdog came up a little short.
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