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Porter sends Miss. St. to 5-4 CWS win over Indiana

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:03:24 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Trey Porter drove in the go-ahead runs in the eighth inning, and Mississippi State took control of its bracket in the College World Series with a 5-4 victory over Indiana on Monday night.

Oregon St. sends Cards packing with 11-4 CWS win

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:25:45 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — It's one down and three to go for Oregon State.

Former Oklahoma St QB Lunt joining Illinois

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:27:55 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Former Oklahoma State starting quarterback Wes Lunt is transferring to Illinois, returning to his home state after giving the Illini little consideration out of high school.

Oregon St. sends Cards packing with 11-4 CWS win

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:04:17 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Oregon State used a seven-run fourth inning to break open the game against mistake-prone Louisville, and the Beavers stayed alive in the College World Series with an 11-4 victory on Monday.

UCLA makes most of LSU's errors in 2-1 CWS victory

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:42:49 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Adam Plutko and two relievers limited LSU to five hits, and UCLA turned both of the Tigers' errors into runs in a tense 2-1 victory at the College World Series on Sunday night.

Rodon leads NC State past Tar Heels, 8-1 CWS win

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:31:07 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — North Carolina State and North Carolina were playing each other in baseball for the 285th time, but never on a stage like this.

Manziel tweet sounds ready to leave A&M

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:56:14 GMT

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel still has three years of eligibility left at Texas A&M.

Andover’s John Farrell starting pro baseball career

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:19:52 GMT

John Farrell was just hanging out, at home in Andover, on a lazy Saturday afternoon.

Acton-Boxborough had power of four

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:15:38 GMT

When the Acton-Boxborough Regional softball team lost in the Division 1 North semifinal to Newton North, 11-10, the players did what they did after every game, win or lose.

In clutch, White was there for Bridgewater State

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:14:43 GMT

Her 15-7 record, 20 complete games, eight shutouts, and 0.60 earned run average — the third-lowest mark in Division 3 — were spectacular. But go beyond those numbers, and you will uncover the true importance of Amber White to the women’s softball program at Bridgewater State University.

DeNato pitches Indiana to 2-0 win over Louisville

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:29:50 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Joey DeNato threw a four-hitter and Indiana looked right at home in beating Louisville 2-0 on Saturday night in the Hoosiers' first appearance in the College World Series.

DeNato pitches Indiana to 2-0 win over Louisville

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:54:38 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Joey DeNato threw a four-hitter and Indiana looked right at home in beating Louisville 2-0 on Saturday night in the Hoosiers' first appearance in the College World Series.

Miami officials attend Day 2 of NCAA hearing

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:24:10 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA hearings to determine if the University of Miami committed major infractions involving former booster Nevin Shapiro ended Friday after 16 1/2 hours over two days. The Committee on Infractions typically releases its report six to eight weeks after a hearing, though there is a chance that the Hurricanes may have to wait longer before hearing their fate.

Day 2 of NCAA hearing on U of Miami violations

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:08:08 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA has begun the second day of a hearing in the massive infractions case against the University of Miami athletics department.

Sports Log: Evgeni Malkin agrees to $76 million deal with Penguins

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:38:38 GMT

The Penguins and star forward Evgeni Malkin agreed to an eight-year deal Thursday that will keep the 2012 league MVP and franchise cornerstone Sidney Crosby in the fold well into the next decade. The $76-million deal begins with the 2014-15 season and will carry an average salary cap hit of $9.5 million, a little bit less than the $10.6 million Crosby will average over the first nine years of the 12-year extension he signed last summer. Malkin’s numbers dipped during the lockout-shortened, 48-game season. A concussion and a lingering shoulder injury limited the Russian star to just 33 points in 31 games and did not have a point in the Penguins’ four-game loss to the Bruins in the Eastern finals

NCAA opens hearing on U of Miami violations

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:24:35 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA opened a key hearing in the massive infractions case against the University of Miami on Thursday, with school officials, former coaches and the ACC commissioner on hand to defend the Hurricanes against allegations that could bring severe sanctions in the improper benefits case involving former booster Nevin Shapiro.

10 things to know about the College World Series

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:51:25 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha's annual summer party, the College World Series, begins Saturday at TD Ameritrade Park. Familiar faces like LSU and North Carolina, along with newcomer Indiana and quasi-newcomer North Carolina State, are among the eight teams vying for the national championship of Division I baseball. Here are 10 things to talk about while you tailgate in the parking lot, sit in the stands or watch at home.

George Blaney retiring from Connecticut

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:37:27 GMT

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — George Blaney has announced an end to his 43-year coaching career, retiring after 12 seasons as an assistant at Connecticut.

Stadium officials warn fans to stay off CWS field

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:45:47 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Channeling his best Clint Eastwood, the head of the agency that operates the College World Series stadium issued a warning Wednesday to fans tempted to dash onto the field during play: "Get off my lawn."

Fine lawsuit against ESPN going to federal court

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:40:03 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Former Syracuse assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine's defamation lawsuit against ESPN is being moved to federal court, according to court papers.

New AAC puts 1st men's tournament in Memphis

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:22:54 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The new American Athletic Conference will hold its first men's basketball tournament at the FedExForum in Memphis next March.

NCAA APR again hits schools with lesser resources

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:48:00 GMT

Eighteen Division I teams will miss the postseason, and another 18 in men's basketball and nine other college sports will trade practice time for remedial classroom sessions under NCAA academic progress reports released Tuesday.

Arizona State football player accused of assault

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:47:14 GMT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say an Arizona State University football player has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault.

UConn qualifies academically for postseason

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:10:38 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut's men's basketball team, which was barred from the 2013 postseason because of past problems with its Academic Progress Rate, has qualified academically for next year's NCAA tournament.

Former Akron guard pleads guilty in drug case

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:41:46 GMT

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Former University of Akron point guard Alex Abreu has pleaded guilty in a drug case.