Tuesday Sports in Brief

The College Football Playoff committee has Ohio State at No. 1 in its initial 2019 standing, and LSU-Alabama is not a 1-2 matchup anymore in the ranking that means the most.

When schools run afoul of the NCAA, they no longer blindly accept whatever punishment is meted out. They fight back.

Schools, coaches more willing to fight NCAA allegations

Local companies in mid-size markets could be especially be eager to land college-athlete endorsements, sports experts say

Arizona’s Democratic senator Kyrsten Sinema says she isn’t ready to commit to voting for her party’s nominee against Donald Trump next year. Sinema’s rightward drift could make it impossible for Democrats to pass progressive legislation in 2021.

As the Getty fire rages in Los Angeles, LeBron James and his family were one of many households forced to evacuate. The Cavaliers’ pettiest contingent of fans gloated at LeBron’s misfortune, still angry that he signed with the Lakers last year. This, despite …

NCAA poised to move toward allowing athletes to make money off their sporting fame

Noor Abukaram, 16, was disqualified from a race after posting her personal best time, because her coach hadn't got a waiver for her headwear

The 16-year-old was not told that she would be disqualified over the hijab until after the race.

Teresa Phillips announces she is retiring as Tennessee State's athletic director, a job she's held since April 2002

Mike Pompeo's ex-adviser will testify in the impeachment inquiry, Vice President Pence will lead a delegation in Turkey and more news to start your Wednesday.

There are 32 conferences in Division I basketball and they make millions from the NCAA tournament. But more of that money has been going to the richest conferences in recent years, making it even harder for mid-majors to compete.

The second round of the 2019 NCAA men's basketball tournament wrapped up Sunday, with eight more teams earning a berth in the Sweet 16...

March Madness continues Sunday, when eight second-round matchups wrap up an exciting weekend of college basketball action. After Sunday, the NCAA tournament field will be down to 16 teams...

UCF coach Johnny Dawkins faces his former mentor and boss as Knights try to upset Duke in second-round action

The second round of the NCAA tournament rolls on Sunday. Here's the time, TV info and breakdowns for every game

Kentucky ended Wofford's season in the NCAA Tournament with a stifling defensive effort on Fletcher Magee, carrying the Wildcats to the regional semifinals with a 62-56 victory

Time to see whether the upstarts of the NCAA Tournament can dance their way to the Sweet 16.

The 2019 NCAA men's basketball tournament rolls on Saturday and Sunday with 16 second-round contests. Kentucky, Michigan and Gonzaga are among the first marquee teams attempting ...

While he now garners attention for high-flying, Murray State guard Ja Morant couldn't actually dunk until the summer before his senior season.

Murray State star Ja Morant was already a lock to be an NBA lottery pick

The North Dakota State Bison earned the right to play Zion Williamson and the Duke Blue Devils on Wednesday. North Dakota State defeated the N.C...

Ohio turns to Jeff Boals as basketball coach; alum spent 3 years as Stony Brook coach

Four college basketball teams have already clinched their spot in the NCAA tournament by winning their conference tourney. More teams will do so this week and upcoming weekend...

What started with 7-year-old Landon McChesney attending an Ohio State women’s basketball practice has grown into a partnership between Buckeye athletes and the LandOn A Cure Foundation, which raises money for kids battling rare genetic disorders. https://t.co/ZHKQsA0oZ5 https://t.co/0Z2a7XGXXF

Without looking, what programs do you think are in the top ten? We can bet you’ll like what program is No. 1. https://t.co/W2ygIpIa3m

The scarlet B1G patch on Ohio State’s jersey leak for it’s alternate uniforms it will wear against Michigan State on Nov. 11 seems to suggest that the the numbers will also be scarlet. Wouldn’t be surprised if it matches the basketball team’s gray throwbacks. https://t.co/RkzYvuqrMi

RT @DaytonMBB: We are partnering with @OhioStateHoops for a Charity Exhibition Game to benefit adolescent mental health and suicide prevent…

How Hunter Dickinson compares Michigan and Kansas basketball cultures: 'Michigan is like a fake Midwest' https://t.co/LMi5340Dt4

RT @Shane_DNRSports: "Everybody plays basketball and sometimes you don’t want to spend the whole day in the gym. But I found some people th…

How Hunter Dickinson compares Michigan and Kansas basketball cultures: 'Michigan is like a fake Midwest' https://t.co/FMof234GWJ

How Hunter Dickinson compares Michigan and Kansas basketball cultures: 'Michigan is like a fake Midwest' https://t.co/F7J7rUa2O9

RT @BuckCityBreaks: The #28 overall pick by the Jazz Brice Sensabaugh - Ohio State - 2022-23 Bowman U Bowman's Best Basketball - 8x Hobby…

The #28 overall pick by the Jazz Brice Sensabaugh - Ohio State - 2022-23 Bowman U Bowman's Best Basketball - 8x Hobby Box FULL CASE Rip - Pick Your Player $4.09 - https://t.co/8TLhK9Ahs0

I dont get why people talk shit about their kids to other people it just tells them you’re a bad parent id tell people my child is D1 in baseball football and basketball and is committed to Ohio state and has a 4.8 GPA

RT @DushawnLondon1: Four-star big man Niko Bundalo recaps a recent visit to Ohio State and the latest on his recruitment. VIP: https://t.c…

RT @Shane_DNRSports: "Everybody plays basketball and sometimes you don’t want to spend the whole day in the gym. But I found some people th…

If it's Ohio then it's gotta be Columbus. Ohio State women's basketball is the best college team in the state. They deserve a WNBA team playing in the same city lol https://t.co/7pXzOntHta

RT @11W: Jacy Sheldon returned to Ohio State to be a part of a group she believes has a "really good shot" to make it "even further" in the…

RT @3davissisters3: Girl’s and women’s basketball in Ohio is amazing. So much talent in one state! Watching Kelsey Mitchell in the WNBA Al…

Girl’s and women’s basketball in Ohio is amazing. So much talent in one state! Watching Kelsey Mitchell in the WNBA Allstar The future is bright here!

RT @DushawnLondon1: Four-star big man Niko Bundalo recaps a recent visit to Ohio State and the latest on his recruitment. VIP: https://t.c…

RT @DushawnLondon1: Four-star big man Niko Bundalo recaps a recent visit to Ohio State and the latest on his recruitment. VIP: https://t.c…

RT @DushawnLondon1: Four-star big man Niko Bundalo recaps a recent visit to Ohio State and the latest on his recruitment. VIP: https://t.c…

RT @DushawnLondon1: Four-star big man Niko Bundalo recaps a recent visit to Ohio State and the latest on his recruitment. VIP: https://t.c…

Branham is heating up in the Summer League. #GoBucks https://t.co/SOHITgNrYd

RT @Landgrant33: This summer, @OhioStateWBB forward Eboni Walker took to the skies, then jumped from them. You read the story about her s…

RT @Landgrant33: This summer, @OhioStateWBB forward Eboni Walker took to the skies, then jumped from them. You read the story about her s…

Steve Says: Ohio State men's basketball wrapped up its 25th season @TheSchott this past winter, I look at the history and share some factoids and unique moments from first quarter century at VCA https://t.co/Dh4R87yd1p https://t.co/bORc7S2OrI

RT @MrOH1O: Random basketball fact of the day 2007 Ohio State 2009 Michigan State 2018 Michigan All three teams have 2 things in commo…

RT @BerkleyBearNews: Ohio State Transfers “Willing to Do Whatever” to Help Highly-Motivated Buckeyes Win: “It Feels Like A National Champio…

Now on @landgrant33, Eboni Walker talked to me about the motivation behind skydiving, reaction from family, teammates and coaches and shared how she’s going to get a technical in Las Vegas. Listen to this awesome story in podcast form. https://t.co/hK0AiEWyt9

This summer, @OhioStateWBB forward Eboni Walker took to the skies, then jumped from them. You read the story about her skydiving but now hear in her own words. https://t.co/Bf3qCjTM7U

RT @c_travs13: Ohio State Football- 35 Ohio State Basketball- 15 LeBron James- 39 Cleveland Browns- 5 Cleveland Cavaliers- 1 Cleveland Guar…

RT @MySuburbanLife: .@NazarethGBB's Danni Scully (@dscully23), who helped lead the Roadrunners to the Class 3A state title this past season…

.@NazarethGBB's Danni Scully (@dscully23), who helped lead the Roadrunners to the Class 3A state title this past season, has made her verbal commitment to @OhioWBasketball. @jwelge96's story: https://t.co/zRCONDahB3. @EddieStritzel @NazarethLGP @Naz_Roadrunners @LadyLightningIL

Danni Scully, a 6-foot-1 rising senior forward and starter on Nazareth's state championship basketball team this past season, made her verbal commitment to Ohio University this week. https://t.co/OWA8v2MOKo

RT @Shane_DNRSports: "Everybody plays basketball and sometimes you don’t want to spend the whole day in the gym. But I found some people th…

RT @Shane_DNRSports: "Everybody plays basketball and sometimes you don’t want to spend the whole day in the gym. But I found some people th…

"Everybody plays basketball and sometimes you don’t want to spend the whole day in the gym. But I found some people that want to.” New JMU guard and Ohio State transfer Hevynne Bristow feels right at home with fellow gym rats on the Dukes. https://t.co/hAHm4EGX3S

RT @11W: Former Duke guard Celeste Taylor and MSU forward Taiyier Parks are “willing to do whatever” to help Ohio State, which they say “fe…

RT @GriffinStrom3: Curious to know what some of your favorite former Buckeyes have been up to overseas? I took a look at the 2022-23 pro b…

RT @11W: A look at the 2022-23 pro basketball season for 22 former Buckeyes who played in international leagues, including Jared Sullinger,…

RT @GriffinStrom3: Curious to know what some of your favorite former Buckeyes have been up to overseas? I took a look at the 2022-23 pro b…