UNC puts women’s basketball coaching staff on leave
North Carolina has put its women’s basketball coaching staff on paid administrative leave amid an investigation into “issues raised by student-athletes and others,” the school announced Monday in a news release.
Kentucky offers Calipari lifetime deal to counter UCLA interest
Kentucky has offered coach John Calipari essentially a lifetime contract to fend off interest from UCLA, multiple outlets reported Monday.
Ice hockey: Collapse of Canadian women’s league creates air of uncertainty
The sudden demise of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) has left the future of women’s professional hockey in North America in disarray with many of the world’s best players without a club team to play for.
Final Four: Izzo set for 8th, Texas Tech, Auburn debut
Virginia is the lone No. 1 seed remaining in the 2019 NCAA Tournament, and Auburn is the long shot, coming out of the Midwest Region as a No. 5 seed.
Super Bowl LIII referee Parry retires, joins ESPN
Super Bowl LIII referee John Parry has retired and is joining ESPN as an officiating analyst.
North Carolina freshman Little declares for NBA draft
North Carolina freshman forward Nassir Little declared for the 2019 NBA Draft on Monday.
Report: Atletico Madrid to face MLS All-Stars
Atletico Madrid will be the opponent at the MLS All-Star Game in Orlando, Sports Illustrated reported on Monday.
Steelers release veteran S Burnett
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the release of veteran safety Morgan Burnett on Monday.
LeBron not playing for Team USA this summer
LeBron James has confirmed he will not join Team USA for the FIBA World Cup in China this summer, but he has not ruled out competing in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Belmont’s Byrd retires after 33 seasons, 805 wins
Belmont coach Rick Byrd announced his retirement Monday after 33 years, 805 wins and eight NCAA Tournament appearances at the Nashville, Tenn., school.
