Kentucky point guard John Wall to sit 2 games, repay expenses after NCAA investigationOctober 30th, 2009 NCAA orders UK guard John Wall to sit 2 gamesLEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky point guard John Wall has been cleared to play by the NCAA.
South African track star Semenya pulls out of race amid speculation over her genderSeptember 11th, 2009 Semenya pulls out of race amid gender speculationJOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Caster Semenya has withdrawn from a weekend race amid speculation about the South African runner's gender. The South African Press Association quotes her coach, Michael Seme, as saying she will not take part in the 4,000 meters at the national cross country championships in Pretoria on Saturday.
Europeans dominate cross-country race at world mountain bike championshipsSeptember 5th, 2009 Europeans win cross-country mountain bikingCANBERRA, Australia — Nino Schurter of Switzerland defeated Olympic champion Julien Absalon of France by 0.03 seconds Saturday in the sprint finish of the cross-country event at the world mountain bike championships. Schurter, the Beijing bronze medalist, finished seven laps of the 4-mile course in 2 hours, 4 minutes, 39 seconds.
Former Olympian Zola Budd is out of South Carolina cross-country meet because of illnessSeptember 4th, 2009 Illness keeps ex-track Olympian Budd from SC meetCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Former track sensation Zola Budd Pieterse has dropped out of a cross-country meet at South Carolina.
Zola Budd, now an assistant at Coastal Carolina, to run in South Carolina cross-country meetSeptember 3rd, 2009 Former Olympian Zola Budd to run in college meetCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Former track sensation Zola Budd will take part in South Carolina's cross-country meet.
About 450 blood tests taken before and during track worlds; no positive results so farAugust 17th, 2009 About 450 blood tests done at track worldsBERLIN — About 350 blood samples have been taken from athletes at track and field's world championships, with another 100 samples to be tested for human growth hormone. No positive results have been announced.
NCAA placing restrictions on high-tech suits in college competition similar to FINA rulesJuly 29th, 2009 NCAA also placing limits on high-tech suitsINDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA is placing restrictions on high-tech suits in college competition similar to the ones swimming's world governing body enacted this week. The NCAA said Wednesday that its swimming and diving committees for all three divisions have endorsed rules that limit coverage and the type of material used.
Meb Keflezighi, Molly Huddle win national championships at 7 milesJuly 25th, 2009 Keflezighi, Huddle win USA 7 Mile ChampionshipsDAVENPORT, Iowa — Meb Keflezighi and Molly Huddle have won the USA 7 Mile Championships. Keflezighi, of San Diego, added to his 2009 national titles in cross country and the half-marathon, finishing Saturday in 32 minutes, 25 seconds.
Bats with composite barrels have too much pop, NCAA committee wants them thrown outJuly 23rd, 2009 NCAA committee wants composite-barrel bats tossedOMAHA, Neb. — College baseball is getting ready to crack down on composite-barrel bats.
NCAA considering changing the women's championship format to 4 teams instead of 6June 29th, 2009 NCAA may change women's gymnastics championshipsINDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA women's gymnastics committee is recommending changes to the national championship format: It wants four teams to compete in the finals instead of the current six. According to a proposal disclosed last week, byes would be eliminated and the competition would be shortened, something the committee believes would make the event more appealing to fans and television.
Division II wrestlers, coaches, donor receive punishments for NCAA championship misconductJune 23rd, 2009 NCAA punishes Division II wrestlers, coachesINDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA has penalized five Division II wrestlers, one head coach, two assistant coaches and a donor for misconduct following the national championships in Houston. The NCAA said one wrestler, both assistants and a donor were arrested for public intoxication while another wrestler was arrested for evading arrest in March.
Led by Galen Rupp, Oregon men trying for third team national title this seasonJune 12th, 2009 Rupp trying for big finish to superb seasonFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — There are times Galen Rupp looks as if he's toying with opponents.
Florida's Mariam Kevkhishvili takes shot put title at NCAA track and field championshipsJune 12th, 2009 Florida's Kevkhishvili takes NCAA shot put titleFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Mariam Kevkhishvili has won the first title at the NCAA track and field championships.
Bucknam working hard to carry on impressive tradition as Arkansas track coachJune 10th, 2009 New track coach making own mark at ArkansasFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Occasionally, Chris Bucknam will stop and think a little bit — and wonder what, exactly, he's gotten himself into.
Washington beats Florida 3-2 to claim first Women's College World Series titleJune 3rd, 2009 Huskies claim first NCAA softball titleOKLAHOMA CITY — Kimi Pohlman raced home on a squibber back to the circle that Florida ace Stacey Nelson couldn't handle, giving Washington the decisive run in a 3-2 victory for its first NCAA softball championship Tuesday night. With the bases loaded in the third inning, Morgan Stuart tapped the ball a few feet in front of home plate, but Nelson (41-5) was unable to scoop it cleanly.