Arrests
FILE - Utah defensive back Aaron Lowe (2) is shown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, in Tucson, Ariz., in this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, file photo. Police arrested a man early Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in connection with the shooting death of Utah sophomore cornerback Aaron Lowe. Homicide detectives with the Salt Lake City Police Department located Buk M. Buk, 22, in Draper and booked him on charges of aggravated murder, attempted murder and felony discharge of a firearm. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Man arrested in Utah football player's shooting death

Oct. 03, 2021 12:37 PM EDT

Sex assault case against Lance Armstrong's son dropped

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 27, 2021 06:05 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas district attorney has rejected a felony sexual assault charge filed earlier this year by Austin police against the son of former...

Kentucky players' burglary case goes to state grand jury

Aug. 25, 2021 12:31 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Six Kentucky football players charged with first degree burglary have waived their cases to a state grand jury that will now hear...

6 Kentucky players plead not guilty to burglary charges

By Gary B. Graves Aug. 20, 2021 04:09 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Six Kentucky football players charged with first-degree burglary pleaded not guilty on Friday, with a judge scheduling a preliminary...

6 Kentucky football players charged with burglary

Aug. 19, 2021 06:53 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Six University of Kentucky football players have been charged with first-degree burglary, with one also accused of first degree wanton...

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2006, file photo, Bryan Pata's family hold up his jersey at the beginning of an NCAA college football game between Miami and Boston College at the Orange Bowl in Miami. Rashaun Jones, 35, of Lake City, a former University of Miami football player was arrested Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in connection with the 2006 fatal shooting of his teammate Bryan Pata. Pata, a 22-year-old, 6-foot-4, 280-pound defensive lineman, was shot several times outside of his Kendall, Fla., apartment the night of Nov. 7, 2006. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez, File)
Arrest made 15 years after Miami player's fatal shooting

Aug. 19, 2021 03:06 PM EDT

Clemson CB Davis arrested for reckless driving

Aug. 01, 2021 08:20 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson cornerback Fred Davis II was arrested and charged with misdemeanor reckless driving for going 60 mph over the posted speed limit...

Miami dismisses S Williams after arrest on battery charges

Jul. 22, 2021 02:05 PM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Miami has dismissed second-year freshman safety Avantae Williams from the football program after his arrest on battery charges. ...

FILE - In this June 12, 2020 file photo, a mourner signs a tribute wall during a memorial service for former Indiana University football player Chris Beaty in Indianapolis. A man has been charged in the killing of Beaty in downtown Indianapolis in May during unrest following the death of George Floyd, prosecutors said Thursday Dec. 3, 2020. Marcus Anderson has been charged with murder, felony murder, robbery and pointing a firearm for his suspected role in the death of Beaty and three downtown robberies, the Marion County Prosecutor's Office said. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy File)
2 more charged in killing of ex-Indiana U. football player

Jun. 17, 2021 04:38 PM EDT

Michigan St drops Florida football recruit after arrest

Apr. 30, 2021 07:02 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State said Friday it has informed football recruit Steffan Johnson that he will not be a part of the program following his...

This Tuesday, April 6, 2021 booking photo provided by the Austin, Texas, Police Department shows Luke Armstrong, son of cyclist Lance Armstrong, who has been charged with sexual assault stemming from a 2018 incident when he was 18 and the alleged victim was 16. (Austin Police Department via AP)
Lance Armstrong's son charged with sexual assault from 2018

Apr. 08, 2021 09:12 PM EDT

FILE - Florida State wide receiver Travis Rudolph runs a drill at the 2017 NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, in this Saturday, March 4, 2017, file photo. Former Florida State star football player Travis Rudolph was arrested early Wednesday, morning, April 7, 2021, in South Florida for a shooting that left one man dead and another wounded, authorities said. Rudolph, 25, was charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder, according to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office news release. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Former Florida State star charged in double shooting

Apr. 07, 2021 02:21 PM EDT

Ex-NFL player facing felony traffic case after Vegas crash

Mar. 19, 2021 04:44 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former NFL player was arrested after allegedly driving away from a crash, abandoning his vehicle and leaving his injured passenger at a...

Washington St QB Jayden de Laura suspended after DUI arrest

Feb. 08, 2021 06:07 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State starting quarterback Jayden de Laura has been suspended from the team after his arrest in Pullman on suspicion of...

Tennessee dismisses LB Kivon Bennett hours after arrest

Dec. 01, 2020 07:49 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee dismissed outside linebacker Kivon Bennett from the football team on Tuesday, hours after he was arrested during a traffic...

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2019, file photo, Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) runs with the ball for a touchdown during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California in San Diego. Smith-Marsette knew he messed up when Iowa City police pulled him over after clocking him driving 74 mph in a 30 zone in the wee hours of Nov. 1. His career was not over. In fact, coach Kirk Ferentz offered support, putting out a statement hours later saying the arrest was out of character and that Smith-Marsette was a great teammate. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez, File)
No. 24 Iowa's Smith-Marsette rebuilds trust after his arrest

By Adam Hensley Dec. 01, 2020 05:44 PM EST

Police: Texas State defensive back shot dead in drug deal

Nov. 25, 2020 12:47 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas State defensive back Khambrail Winters has been fatally shot in San Marcos, Texas, and two men have been arrested and charged in the...

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette returns a kickoff during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa's Smith-Marsette arrested on suspicion of drunk driving

Nov. 01, 2020 07:22 PM EST

Missouri wide receiver arrested, dismissed from team

Oct. 26, 2020 12:32 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri wide receiver Maurice Massey has been dismissed from the team after being arrested, school officials said Monday. ...

College football player arrested on murder charge in Georgia

Sep. 30, 2020 05:00 AM EDT
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — U.S. Marshals in Georgia have arrested a Georgetown University football player accused of killing a man in Washington, D.C. ...