Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett agrees to extension through at least 2030

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Tony Bennett, who coached Virginia to a national title in 2019, has signed an extension that will keep him with the Cavaliers through at least 2030. Virginia athletic director Carla Williams announced the extension Thursday for the 55-year-old Bennett,...

Ex-Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr., potential first-round NBA draft pick, not guilty of rape

Former Illinois standout Terrence Shannon Jr., a potential first-round NBA draft pick, was found not guilty Thursday on a rape charge after a jury in Douglas County, Kansas, spent less than two hours deliberating the verdict. The 23-year-old Shannon was accused of committing sexual...

Dan Hurley says he belongs at UConn after turning down 'obviously tempting' offer from Lakers

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Dan Hurley considered the opportunity to try and lead UConn to a third consecutive national title or the chance to become coach of one of the NBA's most storied franchises and asked himself one question. “Where do you belong?” Hurley said Thursday at...

Bob Harris, former radio play-by-play voice of Duke athletics, dies at 81

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Retired Duke sports radio play-by-play announcer Bob Harris died Wednesday. He was 81. Former radio analyst Wes Chesson announced Harris' death in an update on a GoFundMe page that had been created to raise money for Harris' care. He had been...

TNT Sports reaches 10-year deal to carry the French Open beginning next year

Warner Bros. Discovery and the French Tennis Federation made official on Tuesday what had been revealed over the weekend — the French Open will air on TNT Sports in the United States beginning next year. TV sportscaster Noah Eagle announced at the end of NBC’s coverage on Sunday...

10 members of NC State's 1983 national champions sue NCAA over name, image and likeness compensation

Ten players from North Carolina State's 1983 national champion basketball team have sued the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing Company seeking compensation for unauthorized use of their name, image and likeness. The players filed suit in Wake County Superior Court on Monday,...

Connecticut's Dan Hurley has turned down an offer to take over as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN reports

Ex-LSU player Josh Maravich, son of Hall of Fame player Pete Maravich, dead at age 42

COVINGTON, La. (AP) — Former LSU basketball player Josh Maravich, son of late Hall of Fame basketball player Pete Maravich, has died at age 42, the university announced Saturday night. He died at home on Friday, the LSU statement said. No cause of death has been released. ...

Pat Kelsey has worked fast to build staff, roster and grasp Louisville's basketball legacy

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Pat Kelsey is finally able to catch his breath, if only to gauge progress before tackling his next task in rebuilding Louisville's basketball program. His first two months have been a whirlwind of acquainting himself with program greats, Cardinals fans and...

North Carolina House speaker says university athletics scheduling bill isn't going further

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislation that would make sure the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and N.C. State University play each other annually in football and basketball and then play three other public schools regularly isn't advancing beyond a quick committee meeting this week, House...