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Former NBA player Rumeal Robinson guilty of fraud

Associated Press — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:57:20 +0000

Rumeal Robinson was convicted in federal court Wednesday of borrowing more than $700,000 for a sham business deal and then spending the money on a condominium, expensive furniture and cars.

Report: Kentucky recruit Enes Kanter took cash, benefits from team in Turkey

Associated Press — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:14:26 +0000

The general manager of a Turkish basketball team tells The New York Times that Kentucky recruit Enes Kanter received more than $100,000 in cash and benefits while he played for the professional club.

Connecticut files response to NCAA allegations of recruiting violations

Associated Press — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:21:02 +0000

Connecticut says it has filed a response to NCAA allegations of major recruiting violations in its men's basketball program but won't make it public this week.

Judge dismisses emergency protective order against Oklahoma State forward Matt Pilgrim

Associated Press — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:35:39 +0000

A judge has dismissed an emergency protective order issued against Oklahoma State forward Matt Pilgrim after a woman accused him of rape.

Kentucky coach John Calipari promoting World Equestrian Games

Associated Press — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:02:37 +0000

Kentucky coach John Calipari is giving the World Equestrian Games an assist, using his Facebook page and his Twitter account to promote the two-week event, which begins at the Kentucky Horse Park on Sept. 25.

New Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson introduced, sets high goals

Associated Press — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:46:54 +0000

During his formal introduction as Maryland's new athletic director, Kevin Anderson thanked his predecessor for putting the school in the upper echelon of the nation's sports programs. Then Anderson vowed to do even better.

Embattled Kansas athletic director Lew Perkins retires year early

Associated Press — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:09:38 +0000

Embattled Kansas athletic director Lew Perkins has retired, a year before he planned to step down.

Maryland lures Army athletic director Kevin Anderson

Associated Press — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:40:48 +0000

Kevin Anderson is the new athletic director at the University of Maryland.

Duke senior Kyle Singler recovering from arthroscopic surgery on left knee

Associated Press — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:07:39 +0000

Duke senior Kyle Singler is recovering from knee surgery.

SEC men’s tournament to be played in Nashville three more times

Associated Press — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:24:39 +0000

The Southeastern Conference has agreed to bring the men’s basketball tournament to Nashville three more times this decade, making Music City home to four events through 2019.