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West Virginia to host NCAA rifle championships in 2019

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FILE - In this April 10, 2017, file photo, Alabama wide receiver Cam Sims (17) works through drills during a spring football practice, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The NCAA has voted to allow high school football players to sign with colleges as early as December, make early official visits and put a two-year waiting period on Bowl Subdivision teams from hiring people close to a recruit. The Division I Council also approved a measure to eliminate two-a-day practices. (Vasha Hunt/Alabama Media Group via AP)/AL.com via AP)

NCAA football recruiting changes at a glance

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 17, 2014, file photo, Alabama defensive line coach Bo Davis works with his linemen during NCAA college spring football practice, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The NCAA has imposed a two-year show cause penalty against former Alabama assistant coach Bo Davis for recruiting violations. NCAA findings released Friday, April 14, 2017, said Davis knowingly violated rules in a meeting with four prospects that was arranged by a booster. Alabama fired Davis in April 2016. Davis is currently the defensive line coach for Texas-San Antonio.(Vasha Hunt/AL.com via AP, File)

NCAA imposes 2-year show cause against ex-Alabama assistant

Associated Press

$FILE - In this March 13, 2015, file photo, Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks before an NCAA college basketball game in Nashville, Tenn. An attorney in North Carolina’s ongoing academic scandal wants Sankey removed as head of the NCAA infractions panel hearing the case because of a conflict of interest. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)$

Attorney wants SEC’s Sankey off NCAA panel hearing UNC case

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Nielsen’s top programs for April 3-9

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Virginia self-reports football violations to NCAA

Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2017, file photo, then-Illinois head coach John Groce directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, in Iowa City, Iowa. Akron has hired former Illinois coach John Groce to take over its program.Groce replaces Keith Dambrot, who surprisingly left his alma mater last week after a successful run to coach at Duquesne. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Back in MAC: Akron hires former Ohio, Illinois coach Groce

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

The NCAA says it will consider North Carolina as a host for championship games after the state rolled back the so-called "bathroom bill," a law that limited protections for LGBT people. (Associated Press)

NCAA, NBA could make a difference by taking a stand

By Deron Snyder

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper holds a press conference at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 30, 2017, to announce that he signed a HB142, a compromise replacement bill for HB2, that the N.C. General Assembly passed earlier in the day. (Chris Seward/The News &amp; Observer via AP) ** FILE **

NCAA will let North Carolina host championship games after HB2 repeal

By Bradford Richardson - The Washington Times

Gonzaga's Zach Collins reacts during the first half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament against South Carolina, Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Title or money? The give-and-take of one-and-done in hoops

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

Mississippi State center Teaira McCowan (15) and South Carolina forward A'ja Wilson (22) reach for the ball on the opening tipoff of the final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Final Four, Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Staley proud to be 2nd African-American coach to win title

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

A vender displays a program outside University of Phoenix Stadium before the finals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament between Gonzaga and North Carolina, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

The Latest: North Carolina ‘tough enough’ to outlast Zags

Associated Press

South Carolina guard Allisha Gray (10) and Stanford forward Alanna Smith (11) scramble for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the women's Final Four, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Dallas.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

The Latest: S Carolina women spoil Miss St miracle for title

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Gonzaga's Przemek Karnowski (24) celebrates after the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament against South Carolina, Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. Gonzaga won 77-73. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Gonzaga, N Carolina feature beastly bigs in NCAA title game

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

North Carolina's Theo Pinson, right, celebrates as Oregon's Payton Pritchard walks off the court after the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. North Carolina won 77-76. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Gonzaga, North Carolina a hefty NCAA title matchup

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

North Carolina head coach Roy Williams calls for a timeout during the first half against Oregon in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Hall of Fame coach vs future Hall of Famer for NCAA title

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

South Carolina forward A'ja Wilson (22) holds the trophy as she and teammates celebrate their win over Mississippi State in the final of NCAA women's Final Four college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

South Carolina wins its first women’s national title, beats Mississippi State

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

Oregon's Kavell Bigby-Williams goes up for a shot during a practice session for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Friday, March 31, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The Latest: North Carolina against Gonzaga in final

By JOSH HOFFNER and ROBERT BAUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, March 28, 2017 file photo, Republican leaders Rep. Tim Moore, left, and Sen. Phil Berger, hold a news conference in Raleigh, N.C. North Carolina Republican lawmakers said Wednesday night that they have an agreement with Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on legislation to resolve a standoff over the state's &quot;bathroom bill.&quot; Details about the replacement weren't immediately available, Moore and Berger declined to take questions during a brief news conference. (Chris Seward/The News &amp; Observer via AP, File)

North Carolina rolls back ‘bathroom bill’ despite criticism

By GARY D. ROBERTSON and EMERY P. DALESIO - Associated Press

NCAA President Mark Emmert answers a question at a news conference Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Emmert: NCAA will decide next week whether to return to NC

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press