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Former Troy football player sues ex-teammate and coaches

Aug. 23, 2022 03:04 PM EDT
TROY, Ala. (AP) — A former Troy University football player has filed a lawsuit against an ex-teammate and three coaches, saying he was abused while on the team,...

Judge dismisses suit vs. Wisconsin over Cephus reinstatement

Jul. 19, 2022 04:03 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit alleging the University of Wisconsin System reinstated former Badgers receiver Quintez Cephus...

Scott Woodward answers questions, April 23, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. Lawyers for an associate athletic director who filed a $50 million federal racketeering lawsuit against Louisiana State University say she has been fired in retaliation and asked the court Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 to add that claim to her suit. “On January 5, 2022, LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward terminated Sharon Lewis without cause in retaliation for her reporting Title IX violations against LSU Football players, Coaches and Athletic officials,” they wrote in a proposed revision. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP)
Lawyers: LSU fired athletics official who sued department

Jan. 26, 2022 02:09 PM EST

Florida running back Dameon Pierce (27) rushes for yardage past Georgia linebackers Adam Anderson (19) and Quay Walker (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Attorney requests suspension of Georgia's Anderson be lifted

By Charles Odum Nov. 05, 2021 05:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2015, file photo, Baylor coach Art Briles stands in the tunnel before the team's NCAA college football game against Texas in Waco, Texas. The NCAA infractions committee said Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, that its years-long investigation into the Baylor sexual assault scandal would result in four years probation and other sanctions, though the “unacceptable” behavior at the heart of the case did not violate NCAA rules. The NCAA ruling came more than five years after the scandal broke at the world’s largest Baptist university, leading to the firing of successful football coach Art Briles, and the later departures of athletic director Ian McCaw and school president Ken Starr.(AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
NCAA infractions panel outlines reasons for Baylor decision

By The Associated Press Aug. 11, 2021 01:40 PM EDT

FILE - In the Sept. 12, 2015, file photo, Baylor President Ken Starr waits to run onto the field before an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas. The NCAA infractions committee said Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, that its years-long investigation into the Baylor sexual assault scandal would result in four years probation and other sanctions, though the “unacceptable” behavior at the heart of the case did not violate NCAA rules. The NCAA ruling came more than five years after the scandal broke at the world’s largest Baptist university, leading to the firing of successful football coach Art Briles, and the later departures of athletic director Ian McCaw and school president Ken Starr. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
NCAA hands Baylor probation, fine in sex assault scandal

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 11, 2021 12:38 PM EDT

Michigan State AD Beekman to take on new role at school

Aug. 05, 2021 02:57 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The man hired by Michigan State to replace the school’s athletic director who retired following the sex abuse scandal involving...

FILE - This Nov. 30, 2018 file photo shows Buffalo head coach Lance Leipold during the second half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Detroit. Kansas has hired Leipold as its next football coach, Friday, April 30, 2021. The Jayhawks are turning over one of college football’s worst programs to a longtime Division III coach with Midwestern roots. Leipold signed a six-year contract and takes over for Les Miles. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Kansas hires Buffalo's Lance Leipold as football coach

By Dave Skretta Apr. 30, 2021 09:56 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2017, file photo, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, left, celebrates with running back Derrius Guice (5) following a win over Mississippi in an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss. A 74-year-old woman told state lawmakers she spoke directly to Orgeron about sexual harassment she endured in 2017 from one of his star players. But the woman, a grandmother, said Orgeron did nothing to reprimand then-LSU running back Guice when the player allegedly harassed her while she working at her Superdome security job in 2017. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
LSU reeling from ongoing reviews of sexual misconduct cases

By Brett Martel Apr. 16, 2021 12:24 PM EDT

FILE - Then-LSU head coach Les Miles watches his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against Florida in Baton Rouge, La., in this Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, file photo. In a $50 million federal racketeering lawsuit, an associate athletic director at LSU accuses university officials of retaliating against her for reporting racist remarks and inappropriate sexual behavior by former head football coach Les Miles. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
$50M suit alleges retaliation over allegations against coach

By Kevin Mcgill And Melinda Deslatte Apr. 08, 2021 04:48 PM EDT

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron is interviewed during an NFL Pro Day at LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
LSU's Orgeron gives lawmakers statement on Guice complaint

By Brett Martel Apr. 06, 2021 05:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2017, file photo, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, left, celebrates with running back Derrius Guice (5) following a win over Mississippi in an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss. A 74-year-old woman told state lawmakers she spoke directly to Orgeron about sexual harassment she endured in 2017 from one of his star players. But the woman, a grandmother, said Orgeron did nothing to reprimand then-LSU running back Guice when the player allegedly harassed her while she working at her Superdome security job in 2017. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
LSU at Ole Miss 10/21/2017

Mar. 26, 2021 06:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2017, file photo, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, left, celebrates with running back Derrius Guice (5) following a win over Mississippi in an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss. A 74-year-old woman told state lawmakers she spoke directly to Orgeron about sexual harassment she endured in 2017 from one of his star players. But the woman, a grandmother, said Orgeron did nothing to reprimand then-LSU running back Guice when the player allegedly harassed her while she working at her Superdome security job in 2017. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
LSU coach accused of ignoring sexual harassment allegation

By Melinda Deslatte Mar. 26, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

Kansas head coach Bill Self, left, fist bumps Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger, right, following an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 men's tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. Kansas defeated Oklahoma 69-62. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas headed to NCAA tourney trying to put bad week to bed

By Dave Skretta Mar. 15, 2021 03:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Les Miles, left, is introduced as Kansas football coach by athletic director Jeff Long, right, during a news conference in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas has fired athletic director Jeff Long less than two days after mutually parting with Les Miles amid sexual misconduct allegations dating to the football coach’s time at LSU, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Kansas AD Jeff Long resigns after Les Miles debacle

By Dave Skretta Mar. 10, 2021 04:10 PM EST

Kansas head coach Les Miles watches his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas AD: Miles shared nothing of misconduct allegations

By Dave Skretta Mar. 09, 2021 06:02 PM EST

FILE - Kansas head coach Les Miles is shown before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., in this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo. LSU's former athletic director recommended in 2013 that Les Miles be fired as Tigers football coach because of his behavior with female student workers. Then-Athletic Director Joe Alleva's recommendation to former LSU President F. King Alexander is detailed in a newly released report into how the university handled sexual misconduct complaints. The report was released Friday, March 5, 2021, by the Husch Blackwell law firm. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Miles out at Kansas over behavior with women while at LSU

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 08, 2021 11:43 PM EST

FILE - Kansas head coach Les Miles is shown before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., in this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo. LSU's former athletic director recommended in 2013 that Les Miles be fired as Tigers football coach because of his behavior with female student workers. Then-Athletic Director Joe Alleva's recommendation to former LSU President F. King Alexander is detailed in a newly released report into how the university handled sexual misconduct complaints. The report was released Friday, March 5, 2021, by the Husch Blackwell law firm. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Report: Ex-LSU AD wanted Miles fired amid sexual complaints

By Brett Martel Mar. 05, 2021 02:27 PM EST

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron walks the sideline during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Orgeron defends response to allegations against LSU players

Nov. 16, 2020 06:14 PM EST

Vandy player expelled for violating sexual misconduct policy

Jul. 02, 2020 08:02 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Vanderbilt football player dismissed from the team and expelled for violating the university's sexual misconduct policy in October...