Omaha Mavericks forward Deng Mayar, who transferred from North Dakota this offseason, died Saturday in a drowning incident.
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Source: Kansas to hire Bland as assistant coach
Veteran assistant coach Tony Bland, who was one of four Black coaches implicated in a 2017 FBI inquiry into bribery and player influence, will be joining the Kansas Jayhawks staff, a source told ESPN’s Pete Thamel Tuesday.
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New-look Pac-12 extends CW deal through 2031
An extended agreement between the Pac-12 and The CW will see 66 events broadcast annually on the network.
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NCAA weighs disclosures on H.S., juco NIL deals
The NCAA is weighing a rule that would require incoming Division I athletes to disclose name, image and likeness deals from high school or junior college to the NIL Go clearinghouse established under the $2.8 billion House settlement.
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Wright steps away from TV to focus on Villanova
Jay Wright has decided to step away from being a full-time television analyst to devote more time to his other position at Villanova University.
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Vol for life: UT gives Barnes, 71, lifetime contract
Tennessee gave basketball coach Rick Barnes a contract extension Thursday that automatically extends a year every April 15 after his current contract expires in 2028.
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Bring back the bison: How an on-campus movement resurrected Indiana’s mascot after 50 years
Indiana’s original bison mascot was described as “the devil with a cheerleader in it” — but now a new version has risen from the ashes thanks to a passionate professor, underground student government action, a campus bar, and more.
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NMSU, ex-coach settle wrongful termination suit
Former New Mexico State coach Greg Heiar has reached a lawsuit settlement after he accused the school of making him a “sacrificial lamb” for a litany of issues, including a hazing investigation and a self-defense shooting involving a player.
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2025 LLWS success builds on Connecticut championship history
The 2025 LLBWS adds to Connecticut’s championship appearances at the amateur level. Learn more about the state’s collegiate titles now.
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Love and basketball: How former pro Pepe Garcia found his second act on Love Island
The former Cal State Fullerton guard and international pro walked away from the grind of overseas hoops, only to find himself back in the spotlight through Love Island and the Big3.