LEXINGTON, Kentucky -- Rex Chapman couldn't stop laughing.It was 1986 during his first practice with Kentucky, where he starred for two seasons before he was the eighth pick in the 1988 NBA draft.Former coach Eddie Sutton had walked onto the Rupp Arena floor with a large jewelry box. Inside, there were the five bejeweled Southwest Conference championship rings Sutton had won during his time at Arkansas."Boys," he told his team, "this is what you're playing for."And that's when Chapman, the only Kentucky native on the roster, began to chuckle. He grew up in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and he...…LEXINGTON, Kentucky -- Rex Chapman couldn't stop laughing.It was 1986 during his first practice with Kentucky, where he starred for two seasons before he was the eighth pick in the 1988 NBA draft.Former coach Eddie Sutton had walked onto the Rupp Arena floor with a large jewelry box. Inside, there were the five bejeweled Southwest Conference championship rings Sutton had won during his time at Arkansas."Boys," he told his team, "this is what you're playing for."And that's when Chapman, the only Kentucky native on the roster, began to chuckle. He grew up in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and he...WW…

Jevon Porter, a former Pepperdine standout and the younger brother of Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr., was arrested Friday night in Missouri on suspicion of DWI, Missouri State Sgt. Kyle Green confirmed to ESPN.Porter, 20, was released on summons and not booked into jail in Boone County, where the incident occurred, according to Green. The news of Porter's arrest was first reported by Power Mizzou.According to Green, Porter was stopped for speeding before his DWI arrest. Porter, a 6-foot-11 forward, recently transferred from Pepperdine to Loyola Marymount. He averaged 16.2 points and...…Jevon Porter, a former Pepperdine standout and the younger brother of Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr., was arrested Friday night in Missouri on suspicion of DWI, Missouri State Sgt. Kyle Green confirmed to ESPN.Porter, 20, was released on summons and not booked into jail in Boone County, where the incident occurred, according to Green. The news of Porter's arrest was first reported by Power Mizzou.According to Green, Porter was stopped for speeding before his DWI arrest. Porter, a 6-foot-11 forward, recently transferred from Pepperdine to Loyola Marymount. He averaged 16.2 points and...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>basketball player , a graduate transfer from , was detained by local police officers at a protest on Friday in Columbus, Ohio.The protest came four days after George Floyd died while in police custody in Minneapolis."In a span of just 24 hours, I walked across a Harvard virtual graduation stage into the back of police van alongside other peaceful protestors -- both of which I am equally proud of," Towns said Saturday afternoon as part of a .In a span of just 24 hours, I walked across a Harvard virtual graduation stage into the back of police van...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>basketball player , a graduate transfer from , was detained by local police officers at a protest on Friday in Columbus, Ohio.The protest came four days after George Floyd died while in police custody in Minneapolis."In a span of just 24 hours, I walked across a Harvard virtual graduation stage into the back of police van alongside other peaceful protestors -- both of which I am equally proud of," Towns said Saturday afternoon as part of a .In a span of just 24 hours, I walked across a Harvard virtual graduation stage into the back of police van...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>MINNEAPOLIS -- Two days after a black man in Minnesota died after being pinned by police, the University of Minnesota announced that it will limit its relationship with the Minneapolis Police Department.School president Joan Gabel made the announcement Wednesday in a letter that was sent to students, faculty and staff members, writing that the university no longer will use local officers to assist at major events, including Golden Gophers football games. while in Minneapolis police custody. A bystander's video showed officer Derek Chauvin, who...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>MINNEAPOLIS -- Two days after a black man in Minnesota died after being pinned by police, the University of Minnesota announced that it will limit its relationship with the Minneapolis Police Department.School president Joan Gabel made the announcement Wednesday in a letter that was sent to students, faculty and staff members, writing that the university no longer will use local officers to assist at major events, including Golden Gophers football games. while in Minneapolis police custody. A bystander's video showed officer Derek Chauvin, who...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>Iowa State guard , who left Penn State last summer, said he transferred because coach Pat Chambers told him he had a "noose" around his neck.The comment, which Chambers acknowledged and apologized for in a statement Monday, came a day after the coach served a one-game suspension for shoving Penn State's during a conference game against Michigan in the 2018-19 season.— Patrick Chambers (@Coach_Chambers) Bolton, who said the coach's past behaviors had convinced him that the "noose" comment wasn't a "slip of the tongue," also said Chambers called...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>Iowa State guard , who left Penn State last summer, said he transferred because coach Pat Chambers told him he had a "noose" around his neck.The comment, which Chambers acknowledged and apologized for in a statement Monday, came a day after the coach served a one-game suspension for shoving Penn State's during a conference game against Michigan in the 2018-19 season.— Patrick Chambers (@Coach_Chambers) Bolton, who said the coach's past behaviors had convinced him that the "noose" comment wasn't a "slip of the tongue," also said Chambers called...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>MINNEAPOLIS -- Two days after a black man in Minnesota died after being pinned by police, the University of Minnesota announced that it will limit its relationship with the Minneapolis Police Department.School president Joan Gabel made the announcement Wednesday in a letter that was sent to students, faculty and staff members, writing that the university no longer will use local officers to assist at major events, including Golden Gophers football games. while in Minneapolis police custody. A bystander's video showed officer Derek Chauvin, who...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>MINNEAPOLIS -- Two days after a black man in Minnesota died after being pinned by police, the University of Minnesota announced that it will limit its relationship with the Minneapolis Police Department.School president Joan Gabel made the announcement Wednesday in a letter that was sent to students, faculty and staff members, writing that the university no longer will use local officers to assist at major events, including Golden Gophers football games. while in Minneapolis police custody. A bystander's video showed officer Derek Chauvin, who...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>The NCAA will host its entire postseason men's basketball tournament in Indianapolis and surrounding areas with a bubble-like format, officials announced on Monday.All 68 teams will come to compete for the national championship and play most of the games at multiple venues in Indianapolis, with some games in Bloomington and West Lafayette. The bulk of the teams will stay in hotels connected to the Indiana Convention Center, which will be used as a practice facility, the NCAA said.Selection Sunday is still scheduled for March 14, and the Final...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>The NCAA will host its entire postseason men's basketball tournament in Indianapolis and surrounding areas with a bubble-like format, officials announced on Monday.All 68 teams will come to compete for the national championship and play most of the games at multiple venues in Indianapolis, with some games in Bloomington and West Lafayette. The bulk of the teams will stay in hotels connected to the Indiana Convention Center, which will be used as a practice facility, the NCAA said.Selection Sunday is still scheduled for March 14, and the Final...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>Ten days after collapsing during a game, star is being released from the hospital, per school officials."Today is a great day! Keyontae is being released from the hospital. We continue to be amazed at the pace of his recovery and look forward to spending Christmas together as a family," Johnson's family said Tuesday in a statement released by the school. "Along with so many well wishes and prayers, we've understandably gotten questions about the cause and extent of Keyontae's illness. As much as everyone involved wants firm answers, the process...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>Ten days after collapsing during a game, star is being released from the hospital, per school officials."Today is a great day! Keyontae is being released from the hospital. We continue to be amazed at the pace of his recovery and look forward to spending Christmas together as a family," Johnson's family said Tuesday in a statement released by the school. "Along with so many well wishes and prayers, we've understandably gotten questions about the cause and extent of Keyontae's illness. As much as everyone involved wants firm answers, the process...WW…

Skip to navigation<>basketball star remained in critical but stable condition after he collapsed early in Saturday's game against rival and was rushed to a nearby hospital.Coach Mike White canceled postgame interviews to join Johnson at Tallahassee Memorial as his players boarded a bus for the two-hour trip back to Gainesville. According to the school, White will remain with Johnson at the hospital overnight.Johnson's parents were flying in from Virginia to be with their son."Please keep praying for ⁦‪@Keyontae‬⁩ and his family. We all love him," White posted on Twitter.Please keep...…Skip to navigation<>basketball star remained in critical but stable condition after he collapsed early in Saturday's game against rival and was rushed to a nearby hospital.Coach Mike White canceled postgame interviews to join Johnson at Tallahassee Memorial as his players boarded a bus for the two-hour trip back to Gainesville. According to the school, White will remain with Johnson at the hospital overnight.Johnson's parents were flying in from Virginia to be with their son."Please keep praying for ⁦‪@Keyontae‬⁩ and his family. We all love him," White posted on Twitter.Please keep...WW…