The Western Athletic Conference is demanding a $5 million exit fee by Oct. 25 from Fresno State and Nevada, which are bolting to the Mountain West Conference.
Texas Tech athletic director Gerald Myers, who brought Hall of Famer Bob Knight to the West Texas campus and got caught up in the contentious final year of football coach Mike Leach's tenure, is retiring.
Wichita State baseball student-athlete Mitch Caster was killed in a car accident early Monday morning in Iowa. He was driving home to Wichita from playing summer baseball in Rochester, Minn.
Fresno State and the University of Nevada accepted invitations to join the Mountain West Conference late Wednesday night.
The Colorado Rockies reached an agreement with Kyle Parker, their top draft pick, that will allow him to quarterback Clemson this fall before he hands off to baseball in the spring.
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed first-round draft pick Zach Lee just before Monday's deadline, ensuring the two-sport star will leave LSU.
The NCAA's executive committee has approved cost-cutting changes in the drug-testing program.
Georgia moved quickly to hire Damon Evans' replacement as athletic director. Florida associate athletic director Greg McGarity has been selected for the post.
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WAC demands $5M from both Fresno State, Nevada
Texas Tech AD Myers to step down in May
Wichita State's Mitch Caster Dies In Car Crash
Fresno State, Nevada accept invitations to Mountain West
Rockies agree to terms with OF Parker, RHP Tago
Dodgers sign 1st-round draft pick Zach Lee
NCAA makes cost-cutting moves in drug testing
McGarity to be Georgia athletic director