Updated: Fri, 24 May 2013 4:16 PM

'Best Conference In History'?

Sports Illustrated:Coach K said it almost as an afternote: The new-look ACC will be college hoops' best conference ever.

Sources: Sports Illustrated, CBS News.

SEC hires Vincent as associate commissioner

ESPN:The Southeastern Conference has hired LSU administrator Herb Vincent as associate commissioner for communications.

Sources: ESPN.

Hightower picks Houston after Boise suspension

CBS News:After his official visit, former Boise State defensive back Lee Hightower told his followers on Tumblr he will...

Sources: CBS News.

Photo gallery: The best returning players in the Pac-12

Sports Illustrated:Lee followed up a breakout year in 2011 with an even better 2012, catching 118 passes for 1,721 yards and 14 touchdowns. Those totals ranked first, second and third in the NCAA, respectively.

Sources: Sports Illustrated.

Oregon State's Mike Riley still making mark in Corvallis

Sports Illustrated:Mike Riley coached at numerous stops before landing at Oregon State.

Sources: Sports Illustrated.

DU Pioneers men's basketball team gains California high-schooler Dorian Butler

The Denver Post:Dorian Butler, a 6-foot-6 forward from John W. North High School in Riverside, Calif., will play for the University of Denver men's basketball team, DU coach Joe Scott announced Thursday.

Sources: The Denver Post.

Univ. Maryland attorney argues against ACC exit fee

USA Today:The ACC is asking Maryland for the full exit fee mandated by the Terps' pending departure for the Big Ten Conference.

Sources: USA Today, Washington Post.

College football countdown | No. 110: Illinois

USA Today:Illinois is young, untested, low on confidence and long on questions heading into 2013.

Sources: USA Today.

Jim Zabel, Iowa broadcasting legend, dies at 91

USA Today:Jim Zabel, the broadcasting legend whose hyperbolic descriptions of University of Iowa sports teams entertained radio listeners for more than half a century, died Thursday.

Sources: USA Today.

USC women up advantage to 17 at NCAA golf

ESPN:Annie Park shot a 2-under 70 in windy conditions Thursday to take the individual lead and help Southern California increase its lead to 17 strokes with one round left in the NCAA Women's Golf Championships.

Sources: ESPN, The Boston Globe, Fox News.

Southern Cal increases lead in NCAA women's golf

The Boston Globe:ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Annie Park shot a 2-under 70 in windy conditions Thursday to take the individual lead and help Southern California increase its lead to 17 strokes with one round left in the NCAA Women's Golf...

Sources: The Boston Globe, Fox News, ESPN.

Sooners open tourney with thoughts on tornado

ESPN:Oklahoma coach Sunny Golloway awoke with plenty of unease. His Sooners were set to open the Big 12 Tournament against Baylor at 9 a.m.at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark and rain was down pouring on Oklahoma City.

Sources: ESPN, Fox News.

Iowa's Dahm out as baseball coach

The Boston Globe:IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa baseball coach Jack Dahm is out after 10 seasons with the Hawkeyes.    

Sources: The Boston Globe.

Elon to join Colonial Athletic Association

Fox News:Elon University announced on Thursday it will leave the Southern Conference to join the Colonial Athletic Association in all sports for the 2014-15 school year.

Sources: Fox News, CBS News, ESPN, The Boston Globe.

DU Pioneers lacrosse starting to form habit of Final Four appearances

The Denver Post:Lunch Special: Each weekday near noontime, a Denver Post sports writer dares to...

Sources: The Denver Post, ABC News.

Devil Is In The Details

Sports Illustrated:Mike Krzyzewski will once again take the reins of USA Basketball. But what does that mean for his Blue Devils? Andy Glockner looks at the impact...

Sources: Sports Illustrated, Huffingon Post, CBS News, Fox News...

Draft podcast: How Western teams make picks

CBS News:How have NBA teams drafted over the past 15 years? Which programs are drafted to which teams the most? We've done the research to find out.

Sources: CBS News.

Miami (Ohio) receiver Harwell jumping to Kansas

CBS News:Nick Harwell, who has 229 receptions over the past three seasons for Miami (Ohio), is enrolling at Kansas and...

Sources: CBS News, Sports Illustrated.

SEC schedule models: What's the best approach?

Sports Illustrated:Some coaches want a nine-game conference slate. Some want to do away with fixed opponents.

Sources: Sports Illustrated.

Ex-Penn State QB Bench transferring to S. Florida

CBS News:Former Penn State quarterback Steven Bench announced his plans to transfer to South Florida.

Sources: CBS News, Sports Illustrated.

Vandy's Stallings hires Harvard assistant Hufnagel

The Boston Globe:NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt men's basketball coach Kevin Stallings has hired Harvard assistant Yanni Hufnagel to fill a spot on his staff.    

Sources: The Boston Globe.

Bridgewater focusing on team, not Heisman race

Sports Illustrated:Campus Union – SI.com - SI.com's College Football Blog

Sources: Sports Illustrated.

New AAC to consider creating its own bowl game

CBS News:The new American Athletic Conference -- you remember it as the Big East -- is considering the idea to start a...

Sources: CBS News.

LSU's Miles opposes a nine-game SEC schedule

CBS News:LSU coach Les Miles told Tim Brando he does not want a nine-game SEC schedule and wants to end permanent crossover rivalries.

Sources: CBS News.

Report: Houston leading rusher Sims will transfer

Sports Illustrated:SI Tracking Blog - Breaking Sports News As It Happens From The MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, NCAA And Formula 1

Sources: Sports Illustrated.

Nevada to name field after longtime coach

USA Today:The University of Nevada will pay homage to its past with the first big move in the new era of its athletics. The university's football field will be named after longtime coach Chris Ault.

Sources: USA Today.

Georgetown’s Michael Johnson a senior ace at Dartmouth

The Boston Globe:Michael Johnson ventured into the depths of self reflection, often thinking about what he could have...

Sources: The Boston Globe.

‘Bobo’ Carpenter seizes a leading role for Austin Prep lacrosse

The Boston Globe:The Catholic Central League title was on the line.

Sources: The Boston Globe.

Silver Lake grad Matt Connolly stepping up in Ithaca run

The Boston Globe:In 35 seasons at the helm of the baseball program at Ithaca College, George Valesente has coached 25...

Sources: The Boston Globe.

Sports Log: Jose Canseco being investigated for sexual assault

The Boston Globe:Jose Canseco has been accused of sexual assault in Las Vegas, an investigation that the former baseball slugger made public with postings on a social media website claiming that a woman falsely accused him of rape.

Sources: The Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Fox News, USA Today.

Idaho player could face felony charges

USA Today:Idaho football player Roman Runner could face felony assault charges in connection with an incident in March involving a former Washington State player.

Sources: USA Today.

Notre Dame paid Charlie Weis more than Brian Kelly in '11

USA Today:The person associated with Notre Dame's athletics program who received the greatest compensation from the university during the 2011 calendar year was former football coach Charlie Weis, according to the university's...

Sources: USA Today.

College football countdown | No. 111: Florida Atlantic

USA Today:Florida Atlantic's football team needs help on both lines to compete in Conference USA.

Sources: USA Today.

USC women surge to 12-shot NCAA golf lead

ESPN:Annie Park shot a 5-under 67 and Southern California had a record-setting 12-under total Wednesday to open a 12-stroke lead during the second round of the NCAA Women's Golf Championships.

Sources: ESPN, The Boston Globe.

Miami (Ohio) receiver Harwell leaving for Kansas

Sports Illustrated:LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- Wide receiver Nick Harwell is transferring to Kansas after spending three...

Sources: Sports Illustrated.

Ex-PSU president Spanier wants charges dropped

Sports Illustrated:HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Former Penn State President Graham Spanier has asked a county judge to throw...

Sources: Sports Illustrated, MSNBC.

NU looking for some assistance at Final Four

Chicago Tribune:As they seek 9th straight berth in women's lacrosse final, they still have trouble racking up assists When Northwestern assistant lacrosse coach Scott Hiller watched film this week of the Wildcats' 11-8 loss to North...

Sources: Chicago Tribune.