Athletics

Ohio State University's chief enforcer of NCAA rules said Friday that he will investigate used-car purchases made by dozens of OSU athletes at two Columbus car dealers to see if any sale violated collegiate rules.

The Big Sky Conference continues to watch with concern as debate persists over whether UND can or should retain its Fighting Sioux nickname and logo, Big Sky commissioner Doug Fullerton said today.

Whatever your baggage, your colors, your fight song, it's hard not to root these days for the University of Oregon, given how few institutions in this timid state have similar ambition. Those aspirations are most noticeable in the athletic department, where Phil Knight's money and marching orders have reshaped the track and football programs, rebuilt the athletic facilities and elevated UO to a national brand. ESPN's Colin Cowherd reported Thursday that only the University of Florida Gators are more popular than the Ducks among college-sports fans 17 years old and younger.

The University of Chicago, well known for Saul Bellow, Milton Friedman and its links to 85 Nobel Prizes, was once famous sea to shining sea for football. It boasted a legendary coach, a Heisman Trophy winner and a national championship.

UCF and FIU have more at stake than undefeated records when the two up-and-coming teams clash Saturday night in Miami.

Exactly two weeks after Miami received a relieving verdict from the NCAA about its ineligible players, No. 17 Ohio State got good news Tuesday from the NCAA about three of its own.

Eyes open as Wheelock College’s athletes focus on character, not winning

Art museum directors at West Virginia University and LSU have made a friendly wager on the outcome of their schools' upcoming meeting on the football field.

The University of Texas told the American-Statesman today that it has no intention of suing the Southeastern Conference or any other athletic conference that admits a departing Big 12 school.