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The dwindling number of Big 12 softball teams notwithstanding, the embarrassment of riches in the circle offers hope for the future of the remaining programs. And it gives the league a chance to claim it is the best in the nation.

Arizona State has plenty of weapons returning for its title defense, but the Sun Devils face stiff competition from its own conference, specifically from Cal.

At long last, Memphis is part of the Big East.

Conference USA's board of directors will meet later this week to discuss the possibility of a full-scale merger with the Mountain West Conference, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

The romantic rival of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of killing his ex-girlfriend says he saw the defendant with his arm around her neck months before her death.

Robert Kelley, the University of North Dakota president says the school will resume using its Fighting Sioux nickname despite threats from the NCAA.

Next year's Winter Classic could set an attendance record.

Authorities have widened the investigation into a former Wisconsin athletic official John Chadima after a third adult male came forward with allegations of sexual impropriety.

The Pac-12 board of directors unanimously decided to extend the contract of commissioner Larry Scott through 2016, the conference said Monday morning.

Boston College overwhelmed Northeastern, 7-1, in Monday's nightcap of the Beanpot.