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Arkansas announces suspensions ahead of season opener

The University of Arkansas announced suspensions to five men's basketball players ahead of Friday night's season opener against Alcorn State.
Modified: 11/10/09 11:23:58 PM

Ole Miss head wants song halted over South chant

The University of Mississippi's first-year chancellor followed through on a promise Tuesday and asked the band to stop playing a pep song because some fans are chanting "the South will rise again" at the end of the medley.
Modified: 11/10/09 08:43:54 PM

Affidavit: Fight over woman preceded UConn killing

Two men charged in the fight that led to the stabbing death of University of Connecticut football player Jasper Howard told police it began when one of Howard's teammates disrespected a woman at a school-sanctioned dance, according to an affidavit released Tuesday.
Modified: 11/10/09 06:24:27 PM

Cincinnati to start Collaros at QB

Cincinnati head coach Brian Kelly announced Zach Collaros will remain the Bearcats' starting quarterback for this upcoming week's game against West Virginia.
Modified: 11/10/09 04:07:38 PM

Seton Hall basketball player charged with DWI

A Seton Hall University basketball player has been suspended indefinitely from the team after police charged he was under the influence when he drove the wrong way on the Garden State Parkway and collided with another car.
Modified: 11/10/09 06:18:57 PM

Recap: California vs. Murray State

Jerome Randle scored 18 points and 13th-ranked California opened its season by holding off Murray State, 75-70, as part of the 2K Sports Coaches vs. Cancer Classic at Haas Pavilion.
Modified: 11/10/09 02:24:59 AM

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Iowa QB Stanzi doubtful for final 2 games

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says junior quarterback Ricky Stanzi has had surgery to repair a severely sprained ankle and is "very doubtful" for Iowa's final two regular season games.
Modified: 11/10/09 01:47:30 PM

5 Razorbacks suspended for opener

The University of Arkansas suspended five players Tuesday, including three athletes identified in a rape complaint that did not result in charges, for violating unspecified team rules.
Modified: 11/10/09 11:38:55 PM

Collaros will start, Pike will play

Quarterback Zach Collaros will start for fifth-ranked Cincinnati against West Virginia on Friday night, with Tony Pike expected to play as well for the first time since he hurt his non-throwing arm.
Modified: 11/10/09 04:03:11 PM

No. 13 Cal beats Murray St. 75-70 in season opener

Jerome Randle scored 18 points and Patrick Christopher sparked a key second-half run that helped No. 13 California open its season with a 75-70 victory over Murray State on Monday night in the 2K Sports Classic.
Modified: 11/10/09 01:25:08 AM

Recap: Syracuse vs. Albany

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim opened his 34th season at the helm of the Orange by recording his landmark 800th victory as his team blew out Albany, 75-43, as part of the 2K Sports Coaches vs. Cancer Classic at the Carrier Dome.
Modified: 11/10/09 12:45:01 AM

Recap: Ohio State vs. Alcorn State

Evan Turner had a triple-double with 14 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists to help 16th-ranked Ohio State roll to a 100-60 season-opening win over Alcorn State in the 2K Sports Coaches vs. Cancer Classic.
Modified: 11/09/09 10:49:56 PM

With mother ailing, Thomas will coach FIU opener

Isiah Thomas will coach Florida International in its opener Monday night against No. 6 North Carolina, hours after his 86-year-old mother had open-heart surgery.
Modified: 11/09/09 05:00:06 PM

Oregon reinstates Blount

Oregon senior running back LeGarrette Blount has been reinstated by head coach Chip Kelly after serving a suspension for punching a Boise State player following the opening game of the season on September 3.
Modified: 11/09/09 01:35:12 PM

West on his way out in Memphis

The University of Memphis has reportedly fired head football coach Tommy West.
Modified: 11/09/09 02:24:59 PM

Golden Bears open season against visiting Racers

The California Golden Bears enter the 2009-10 campaign with lofty expectations, and they will try to get started on a positive note when they entertain the Murray State Racers tonight in a Coaches vs. Cancer matchup at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley.
Modified: 11/09/09 10:45:00 AM

Florida International (0-0) at (6) North Carolina (0-0)

Florida International (0-0) at (6) North Carolina (0-0)
Modified: 11/09/09 10:45:00 AM

Alcorn State (0-0) at (16) Ohio State (0-0)

Alcorn State (0-0) at (16) Ohio State (0-0)
Modified: 11/09/09 10:45:00 AM

Buckeyes battle Braves in 2009-10 season opener

The 16th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes open the 2009-10 season against the Alcorn State Braves as part of the Coaches vs. Cancer event.
Modified: 11/09/09 10:45:00 AM

Great Danes and Orange square off in season opener

The Albany Great Danes and Syracuse Orange open their respective 2009-10 campaigns against one another tonight, as they clash in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic at the Carrier Dome.
Modified: 11/09/09 10:45:00 AM

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