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At left, in a March 12, 2020, file photo, Big East Conference Commissioner Val Ackerman speaks to reporters in New York. At right, in a Dec. 4, 2018, file photo, Ohio State athletics director Gene Smith answers questions during a news conference in Columbus, Ohio. The NCAA Board of Governors is expected to weigh in on recommendations to allow athletes to be paid sponsors and profit from their fame in all sorts of ways. The board on Monday and Tuesday, April 27-28, 2020, reviewed detailed recommendations put forth by a working group led by Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith and Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman. (*AP Photo/File **FILE**

NCAA board supports name, image and likeness compensation

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

In this Aug. 7, 2018, file photo, Iowa State tight end Chase Allen takes a photo with his cell phone during Iowa State's annual NCAA college football media day in Ames, Iowa. While autograph-signing and public appearances have been traditional ways athletes could make extra money, opportunities now are tied to social media posts where athletes could in the future be paid for posting sponsored content. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) **FILE**

Tech companies, like college athletes, eager to cash in

By Eric Olson - Associated Press

In this is an April 25, 2018, file photo, NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis is viewed. College sports programs are already being cut and more are likely on the chopping block. The coronavirus pandemic has triggered fears of an economic meltdown on campuses around the country. The cancellation of the NCAA men's basketball tournament cost schools $375 million and more losses are expected, especially if football season is disrupted in the fall. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) **FILE**

If colleges cut sports programs, could new models emerge?

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

In this March 20, 2018, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban works with defensive backs during drills at the NCAA college football team's spring practice in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Saban doesn’t believe extending preseason camp for college football teams around the country is necessarily the best way to get them ready for the season. Saban said Thursday, April 2, 2020, that he'd prefer some “teaching sessions on the field” over the summer to prepare for camp, even if it is in shorts and T-shirts. The coronavirus pandemic led to the cancellation of spring sports, including football practices, across the nation. (Vasha Hunt/AL.com via AP, File) **FILE**

Analysis: Expect college football to take a slow road back

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Buffalo basketball team gets probation for forged documents

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 6, 2020, file photo, Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu (20) plays against Utah in an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 women's tournament in Las Vegas. The Associated Press had a panel of WNBA coaches and general managers hold a mock draft. (AP Photo/John Locher) ** FILE **

Ionescu, Sabally, Cox headline WNBA mock draft

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

LSU baseball player keeps positive mindset during pandemic

By CHRIS SINGLETON and The Houma Courier - Associated Press

Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner yells to his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

NCAA confirms Georgia Tech eligible for 2021 postseason

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$FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2017, file photo, N.C. State's head coach Mark Gottfried speaks with Dennis Smith Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C. North Carolina State’s NCAA case involving recruiting violations tied to former Wolfpack one-and-done star Smith Jr. has been recommended to go through an independent investigation process created for complex cases. Gottfried is charged individually in N.C. State's infractions case under the provision of head-coach responsibility for violations within his program. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)$

NC State accepts NCAA case referral for independent process

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NC State’s NCAA case recommended for independent process

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Thursday Sports in Brief

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AP Sportlight

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FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2020, file photo, LSU baseball head coach Paul Mainieri watches his players practice before an NCAA college baseball game against Indiana, in Baton Rouge, La. The widely praised NCAA decision to extend the eligibility of spring sports athletes who had their seasons abruptly end because of the coronavirus pandemic creates headaches for baseball and softball coaches who have to manage rosters that could become unwieldy. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, Fle)

NCAA throws baseball coaches a curve with added eligibility

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

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Court filing: Kansas coach ‘encouraged’ NCAA rule violations

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Official March Madness 2020 tournament basketballs are seen in a store room at the CHI Health Center Arena, in Omaha, Neb., Monday, March 16, 2020. Omaha was to host a first and second round in the NCAA college basketball Division I tournament, which was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) **FILE**

How will NCAA recoup millions from lost tournament?

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 19, 2019, file photo, spectators watch from the stands during the first half of a First Four game of the NCAA college basketball tournament between Temple and Belmont, in Dayton, Ohio. NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will be played without fans in the arenas because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

March Sadness: No brackets and no knowing what might’ve been

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

A stack of blank NCAA brackets sits with menus, available to patrons at Jake's sports bar, in Denver, Monday March 17, 2014. Warren Buffett has promised a billion dollars for a perfect NCAA bracket, the chances of which are astronomically small. The NCAA March Madness tournament is to begin Tuesday. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley) ** FILE **

NCAA will not release brackets for canceled basketball tournaments

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

For release weekend editions, March 14-15

Associated Press

A Platteville High School basketball fan has his pick of seats as the team plays against Arcadia High School during their Division 3 semifinal game at the WIAA girls state basketball tournament Thursday, March 12, 2020, at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency, the state Capitol closed to formal tours and the state high school athletics association moved to drastically limit attendance at remaining winter tournaments Thursday as officials scrambled to prevent the further spread of the new coronavirus in Wisconsin. (Dan Powers/The Post-Crescent via AP) ** FILE **

Coronavirus putting a damper on prep tourneys across country

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press