Ex-Temple basketball player Hysier Miller bet on his team to lose multiple times, NCAA says
Read full article: Ex-Temple basketball player Hysier Miller bet on his team to lose multiple times, NCAA saysThe NCAA says former Temple guard Hysier Miller placed dozens of bets on Owls games, including some against his team.
UTSA women’s basketball coach signs five-year contract extension
Read full article: UTSA women’s basketball coach signs five-year contract extensionThe University of Texas at San Antonio is keeping its winning streak going by extending head women’s basketball coach Karen Aston’s contract through 2030.
Tulane’s bats come alive to upset UTSA baseball in conference tournament
Read full article: Tulane’s bats come alive to upset UTSA baseball in conference tournamentAfter defeating the Rice Owls in their opening game of the American Athletic Conference Tournament, the No. 1-seeded UTSA Roadrunners fell to No. 5 Tulane.
UTSA baseball credits success to brotherhood found in the weight room
Read full article: UTSA baseball credits success to brotherhood found in the weight roomThe University of Texas at San Antonio’s baseball team is having an outstanding season with a 28-9 overall record and only two losses in American Athletic Conference play.
UAB's Yaxel Lendeborg is going to Michigan if he doesn't stay in NBA draft, multiple outlets report
Read full article: UAB's Yaxel Lendeborg is going to Michigan if he doesn't stay in NBA draft, multiple outlets reportYaxel Lendeborg has announced he’ll transfer from UAB to Michigan and also go through the NBA draft evaluation process.
Lack of ‘respect’: UTSA women’s basketball frustrated but ready for WBIT
Read full article: Lack of ‘respect’: UTSA women’s basketball frustrated but ready for WBITThe UTSA Roadrunners will compete in the second annual Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament. Their first-round matchup against Gonzaga will be on the Bulldogs’ home floor in Spokane, Washington.
American Athletic Conference sets minimum for schools to share with athletes at $10M over 3 years
Read full article: American Athletic Conference sets minimum for schools to share with athletes at $10M over 3 yearsThe American Athletic Conference will require each member except Army and Navy to provide athletes with at least $10 million in additional benefits over the next three years.
‘We feel like we can make a real run at this thing’: UTSA basketball looks to emerge as dark horse in AAC tournament
Read full article: ‘We feel like we can make a real run at this thing’: UTSA basketball looks to emerge as dark horse in AAC tournamentThe UTSA men’s basketball team (12-18) departed to Fort Worth for the American Athletic Conference (AAC) men’s basketball tournament on Tuesday.
UTSA baseball takes dead aim at NCAA Tournament fueled by last season’s abrupt AAC tourney exit
Read full article: UTSA baseball takes dead aim at NCAA Tournament fueled by last season’s abrupt AAC tourney exitAs the UTSA baseball team prepares for its home opener at Roadrunner Field in two weeks, unfinished business appears to be on the minds of its players heading into this season.
Tulane QB Mensah transfers to Duke; Mississippi State’s Van Buren, Cal’s Mendoza enter portal
Read full article: Tulane QB Mensah transfers to Duke; Mississippi State’s Van Buren, Cal’s Mendoza enter portalFormer Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah has already found a new program in Duke, while Mississippi State’s Michael Van Buren Jr. and Cal’s Fernando Mendoza are exploring changes of their own in the transfer portal.
Daily scores two TDs to help No. 25 Army hold off UTSA 29-24
Read full article: Daily scores two TDs to help No. 25 Army hold off UTSA 29-24Bryson Daily tied the American Athletic Conference record for single-season touchdowns and threw for a season-high 190 yards and a score to lift No. 25 Army to a 29-24 win over UTSA.
Desrosiers scores 3 TDs as Memphis tops No. 18 Tulane 34-24 to end the Green Wave's faint CFP hopes
Read full article: Desrosiers scores 3 TDs as Memphis tops No. 18 Tulane 34-24 to end the Green Wave's faint CFP hopesGreg Desrosiers Jr. caught two scoring passes and ran for a touchdown, and Memphis defeated No. 18 Tulane 34-24 to knock the Green Wave out of contention for a berth in the College Football Playoff.
Lawyer says ex-Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller met with NCAA for hours amid gambling probe
Read full article: Lawyer says ex-Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller met with NCAA for hours amid gambling probeA lawyer for former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller says the 22-year-old sat for a long interview with the NCAA amid an investigation into unusual gambling activity.
UNLV and Air Force to remain in Mountain West with financial incentives, AP source says
Read full article: UNLV and Air Force to remain in Mountain West with financial incentives, AP source saysUNLV and Air Force have decided to remain in the Mountain West, allowing the conference to thwart off attempts at further poaching by the Pac-12 and American Athletic Conference, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.
UTSA Roadrunners to remain in American Athletic Conference despite interest from Pac-12
Read full article: UTSA Roadrunners to remain in American Athletic Conference despite interest from Pac-12The University of Texas at San Antonio pledged its allegiance to the American Athletic Conference on Monday, reportedly turning down interest from the Pac-12.
Pac-12 adding Utah State, in talks with Gonzaga, as Mountain West tries to hold UNLV, AP sources say
Read full article: Pac-12 adding Utah State, in talks with Gonzaga, as Mountain West tries to hold UNLV, AP sources sayThe Pac-12 is adding Utah State as its seventh member and is in discussions with basketball powerhouse Gonzaga to also join the rebuilding conference in 2026, multiple people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
UTSA football projected to finish 2024-25 season second in AAC preseason poll
Read full article: UTSA football projected to finish 2024-25 season second in AAC preseason pollUTSA Roadrunners football is projected to finish second in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) at the end of the 2024-25 season, according to a preseason poll.
Temple, Loyola (Md.) men's basketball programs disclose gambling-related investigations
Read full article: Temple, Loyola (Md.) men's basketball programs disclose gambling-related investigationsTemple University will review reports that show at least one game involving its men’s basketball team has been flagged by gambling watchdog company U.S. Integrity for unusual betting activity.
Houston rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of Purdue, UConn; South Florida makes its rankings debut
Read full article: Houston rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of Purdue, UConn; South Florida makes its rankings debutNow it’s Houston’s turn at the top of The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll.
UTSA’s Women’s Basketball ‘Cashing In’ on big moments this season
Read full article: UTSA’s Women’s Basketball ‘Cashing In’ on big moments this seasonEach new year, basketball teams across the country will come up with a mantra or saying to help motivate the team for the theme of the season. The new "Chashing In" mantra is helping the Roadrunners stay competitive within the program.
UTSA freshman long jumper sets school record in first meet of season
Read full article: UTSA freshman long jumper sets school record in first meet of seasonIda Breigan was named the American Athletic Conference’s Field Co-Athlete of the Week after dominating the competition in UTSA’s first indoor meet of the season.
AP player of the week: Tulane's Kevin Cross has consecutive 20-point triple-doubles
Read full article: AP player of the week: Tulane's Kevin Cross has consecutive 20-point triple-doublesKevin Cross of Tulane is The Associated Press national player of the week after having consecutive triple-doubles against Furman and Southern last week.
Jennings, dominant defense carry No. 25 SMU to AAC title, 26-14 over Tulane
Read full article: Jennings, dominant defense carry No. 25 SMU to AAC title, 26-14 over TulaneKevin Jennings threw a touchdown pass and accounted for 266 yards from scrimmage in his first career start, Collin Rogers kicked four second-half field goals and No. 25 SMU beat No. 17 Tulane 26-14 on Saturday in the American Athletic Conference championship game.
No. 17 Tulane, No. 25 SMU bring unblemished league marks into AAC title tilt
Read full article: No. 17 Tulane, No. 25 SMU bring unblemished league marks into AAC title tiltNo. 17 Tulane is trying to win back-to-back conference titles for the first time in nearly a century when it hosts No. 25 SMU in the American Athletic Conference championship game.
UTSA racks up AAC accolades, headlined by local product Trey Moore earning Defensive Player of the Year
Read full article: UTSA racks up AAC accolades, headlined by local product Trey Moore earning Defensive Player of the YearIn the UTSA football program’s debut year in the American Athletic Conference (AAC), the Roadrunners stayed in the fight for a spot in the AAC championship game until the very end.
Frank Harris throws 4 TD passes in UTSA’s 41-27 victory over East Carolina
Read full article: Frank Harris throws 4 TD passes in UTSA’s 41-27 victory over East CarolinaFrank Harris threw for four touchdowns and UTSA defeated East Carolina 41-27 on Saturday to remain tied for the American Athletic Conference lead.
American Athletic Conference adds Army in 2024 for football. Army-Navy to remain nonconference game
Read full article: American Athletic Conference adds Army in 2024 for football. Army-Navy to remain nonconference gameThe American Athletic Conference is adding Army as a football-only member starting in 2024.
American Athletic Conference targets Army as football-only member to replace SMU, AP sources say
Read full article: American Athletic Conference targets Army as football-only member to replace SMU, AP sources sayThe American Athletic Conference has been in contact with Army as it looks for a replacement for Atlantic Coast Conference-bound SMU, according to two people with direct knowledge of the discussions.
ACC considering westward expansion, with eye on Stanford and Cal, AP source says
Read full article: ACC considering westward expansion, with eye on Stanford and Cal, AP source saysThe four remaining Pac-12 schools, California, Stanford, Oregon State and Washington State, will have options if they are looking for another conference.
American Athletic Conference commissioner welcomes UTSA to competition
Read full article: American Athletic Conference commissioner welcomes UTSA to competitionAmerican Athletic Conference Commissioner Michael Aresco paid a visit to the Alamo City, welcoming UTSA as its newest member to the affiliation.
No. 1 Houston in AAC tourney final again, but Sasser's hurt
Read full article: No. 1 Houston in AAC tourney final again, but Sasser's hurtJamal Shead had 16 points and nine assists as top-ranked Houston advanced to its fifth American Athletic Conference championship game in a row with a 69-48 win over Cincinnati.
No. 1 Houston beats ECU in AAC, gets back-to-back 30 wins
Read full article: No. 1 Houston beats ECU in AAC, gets back-to-back 30 winsMarcus Sasser scored 30 points and top-ranked Houston got its 30th win of the season with a 60-46 victory over East Carolina in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament.
AAC commish: Coordinated response needed to stabilize FBS
Read full article: AAC commish: Coordinated response needed to stabilize FBSThe commissioner of the American Athletic Conference says athlete compensation, the transfer portal and conference realignment have created a perfect storm for an unsettled situation.
No. 3 Cincinnati claims AAC crown, possible playoff spot
Read full article: No. 3 Cincinnati claims AAC crown, possible playoff spotJerome Ford rushed for 187 yards and two touchdowns and Desmond Ridder threw three touchdown passes as No. 3 Cincinnati broke open a close game in the third quarter and rolled past No. 16 Houston 35-20 in the American Athletic Conference championship game.
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AP sources: UTSA, 5 other C-USA schools apply for AAC membership
Read full article: AP sources: UTSA, 5 other C-USA schools apply for AAC membershipSix schools from Conference USA, including UTSA, have applied for membership to the American Athletic Conference and are expected to be accepted by the end of the week.
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No. 7 Houston takes AAC tourney with 91-54 win over Cincy
Read full article: No. 7 Houston takes AAC tourney with 91-54 win over CincyWe wanted to be the American Conference champions.”Just more than an hour after the AAC title game ended, the Cougars (24-3) were named the No. The Bearcats won the previous two AAC title game matchups before last year’s tournaments were canceled because of COVID-19 after Houston had won its second consecutive AAC regular-season title. This title game got lopsided, like their only regular-season matchup three weeks earlier, when Houston won 90-52 at home. SMU's 15-point win over Cincinnati in 2017 had been the largest margin in an AAC tournament final. The Bearcats got to their fourth consecutive AAC tournament title game with a 60-59 win over the top-seeded Shockers in their semifinal game Saturday.
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The Latest on Selection Sunday: Virginia delays trip to Indy
Read full article: The Latest on Selection Sunday: Virginia delays trip to IndyVirginia was forced to withdraw from the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament on Saturday because of a single COVID-19 case. They were already missing David McCormack and Tristan Enaruna, who both tested positive before the conference tournament. Pitino is the fifth coach to lead five teams to the NCAA Tournament, joining Lon Kruger and Tuby Smith. The Cougars routed Cincinnati in the AAC final, ending the Bearcats hope of slipping into the NCAA Tournament field of 68 as an automatic qualifier. 7 Houston and Cincinnati, which needs to win to get in the NCAA field.
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The Latest: Ohio Stadium off limits to family and friends
Read full article: The Latest: Ohio Stadium off limits to family and friendsA limited number of media will be allowed to cover Saturday’s football game, which will be nationally televised on FOX. Hickok got into the tournament as an alternate after Bill Haas tested positive earlier in the week. That’s the most positive tests on the PGA Tour since late June, when four players tested positive in a span of a week. Cameron Champ, Denny McCarthy and Dylan Frittelli had positive tests in Connecticut, and Harris English tested positive in Detroit. The Bosnian soccer federation said Wednesday that besides Kolasinac, another national team player, Ibrahim Sehic, also tested positive.
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Cal-Washington game canceled after player's positive test
Read full article: Cal-Washington game canceled after player's positive testCalifornia doesn’t have the minimum number of scholarship players available for the game as a result of the positive test and the need for other players to isolate under contact tracing protocols, the Pac-12 said in a statement Thursday. Wilcox had said Wednesday night that the game was in jeopardy because of the large number of players needing contact tracing. The school said the player with a positive test is asymptomatic. This marked the first positive test on Cal’s football team since practices began last month. This is the fourth time a Tulsa game has been postponed or canceled because of COVID cases.
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Week 3 Preview: ACC quarterback matchup tops light schedule
Read full article: Week 3 Preview: ACC quarterback matchup tops light scheduleThe college football schedule is still looking light, with the Southeastern Conference a week away from starting and the Big 12 and Atlantic Coast Conference still just warming up. And the American Athletic Conference gets its chance to grab some of that shine that went to the Sun Belts last week. 18 LouisvilleThe only game matching ranked teams on the schedule gets the prime-time treatment from ESPN. 16 — Number of major college football games that have been postponed or canceled since Aug. 26 after two more were wiped off Saturday's schedule because of COVID-19 issues. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at http://www.westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25More AP college football: http://apnews.com/Collegefootball and http://www.twitter.com/AP_Top25
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The Latest: AAC to play 8 conference games, up to 12 total
Read full article: The Latest: AAC to play 8 conference games, up to 12 totalThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The American Athletic Conference says it will keep its eight-game conference football schedule in place and allow its 11 schools to play up to four nonconference games. The conference championship game could also be moved to accommodate Navy’s annual game with Army, scheduled for Dec. 12. The AAC has lost at least eight games against Power Five conference opponents that have altered schedules to play all or mostly within their league. Conference play begins Sept. 19 as previously planned. Tretter has chosen to play this season while knowing he’s putting himself and his pregnant wife at risk.
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