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NCAA Sanctions Six Former Players in Widening College Basketball Gambling Scandal

The NCAA announced a new wave of infractions rulings related to impermissible gambling on men’s college basketball Friday, citing six former players at three different schools—the University of New Orleans, Mississippi Valley State University and Arizona State University—in what it termed “separate schemes” with “similar conduct.” (Sports Illustrated)

College football Week 11 highlights: Top games, plays, stats

No. 2 Indiana was on the brink of disaster until Fernando Mendoza took the Hoosiers on another trip down the field for a game winner. No. 9 Oregon toyed with becoming the latest victim of Kirk Ferentz's ability to drag every offense in the country into a vat of quicksand until Dante Moore chipped away at Iowa's blockade to set up a game-winning kick. (ESPN.com)

Legendary NBA player, coach Lenny Wilkens dies at 88

Lenny Wilkens, a smooth playmaker who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach, died Sunday. He was 88. In a 15-year playing career, Wilkens was an All-Star nine times and twice led the league in assists. As a head coach, he led the Seattle SuperSonics to the 1979 NBA title and was Coach of the Year in 1994. (ESPN.com)

UNC Basketball Transfer Tracker: Cade Tyson scores big again; Nickel, Jackson post solid numbers

Cade Tyson continues to shine against overmatched foes, while Tyler Nickel is off to a strong start and Ian Jackson posted solid numbers in a marquee matchup. Meanwhile, Jalen Washington and Ven-Allen Lubin are still trying to make an impact at their new schools. Tyson followed his 30-point outburst against Gardner-Webb with 21 against Alcorn State. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Takeaways from Week 11 of College Football: Fernando Mendoza had his Heisman moment

Fernando Mendoza had his Heisman moment. The final Indiana drive started with a sack. So, it technically started from the Hoosiers’ own 13-yard line. Second and 17, with a perfect season on the line, and Mendoza went to work. He methodically drove Indiana down the field, with four first down conversions on four passes of 12 yards or more. (NBC Sports)

Tate Frazier’s ‘One Shining Podcast’ won’t return for college basketball season

College basketball is back, but one of its most devoted voices won’t be. Tate Frazier announced this week that One Shining Podcast won’t be returning for the start of the 2025-26 season, leaving the future of The Ringer’s flagship college hoops show in serious doubt. Frazier says he’ll keep “watching, commentating, and loving the game like always.” (Awful Announcing)

Brent Key Goes to Great Lengths to Say He's Not Leaving Georgia Tech Football for Another Job

During his media availability on Thursday, Georgia Tech coach Brent Key was asked what he makes of his name being floated for some of the open head coaching positions. Key said, "Since I came back here, since I was named the head coach here, outside of time with my family—every waking second of my life has gone towards building this program." (Sports Illustrated)

Nebraska's Matt Rhule shares emotional message after Marshawn Kneeland death

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a police pursuit early Thursday morning. Kneeland was just 24 years old. The news has the sports world reeling over the tragic story, with Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule taking a few minutes to address mental health. (Awful Announcing)

College football Week 11 schedule: What to watch, TV, streaming, Saturday kickoff times

All attention will be on which 12 teams make the final cut, and which programs are still in the race. That means there are some fascinating contests to pay attention to this Saturday. None are bigger than No. 7 BYU's trip to No. 8 Texas Tech. The Cougars and the Red Raiders are two of three Big 12 teams that fell inside the top-15 of the initial CFP rankings. (CBS Sports)

Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa lead a stacked freshman class as college basketball season begins

Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa sat behind tables about 20 feet apart inside the T-Mobile Center, the site of the Big 12 men's basketball tournament, a couple of weeks ago, answering questions about their upcoming freshman seasons. Peterson for Kansas, Dybantsa for BYU. It was inevitable that one would be asked about the other. (Associated Press)

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