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Arizona offensive lineman dies in sleepTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Athletic director Greg Byrne says Zach Hemmila, a senior offensive lineman for the University of Arizona, died in his sleep overnight.Byrne and Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez told the team of Hemmila's death after practice on Monday morning.Byrne says Hemmila was...

AP Legal Affairs WriterSuspension recommended for lawyer in Miami athletics probeBy CURT ANDERSONMIAMI (AP) A lawyer who assisted the NCAA in its investigation of University of Miami athletics is facing a 91-day suspension from practicing law, according to new court documents.The documents show that's what the Florida Bar...

Associated PressNorth Dakota State president: Some texts 'not appropriate'By BLAKE NICHOLSONBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) North Dakota State University President Dean Bresciani said Monday that some text messages he sent regarding heavily criticized and now-rescinded media guidelines for covering Bison athletics were ''not appropriate.''Bresciani in a campus-wide email also continued...

AP Sports WriterWith no clear favorite, Pac-12 promises memorable fall raceBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Stanford coach David Shaw only needed a few words to epitomize why his Cardinal are the Pac-12 football favorites this fall - and also why that distinction doesn't mean much.''I think we have...

AP Legal Affairs WriterSuspension recommended for lawyer in Miami athletics probeBy CURT ANDERSONMIAMI (AP) A lawyer who assisted the NCAA in its investigation of University of Miami athletics is facing a 91-day suspension from practicing law, according to new court documents.The documents show that's what the Florida Bar...

AP Sports WriterAlabama, SEC trying to stay in college football's penthouseBy JOHN ZENORA postseason rampage put both Alabama and the Southeastern Conference back on top in college football last season.Now, the trick will be staying there with three new coaches in the East and quarterback uncertainty across much of...

Associated PressCancer free, Pitt star James Conner ready to play footballBy ALAN SAUNDERSPITTSBURGH (AP) James Conner doesn't care where he plays, how he plays or how much he plays, he just wants to play football.That was the driving force behind the Pitt redshirt junior running back's six-month recovery...

AP Sports WriterDuke QB back in limited role, 6 months after Achilles injuryBy JOEDY McCREARYDURHAM, N.C. (AP) Duke quarterback Thomas Sirk has made it back for the start of preseason camp nearly six months after he ruptured his left Achilles tendon during an offseason conditioning workout.Sirk will take...

Arizona offensive lineman dies in sleepTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Zach Hemmila, a senior offensive lineman for the University of Arizona, has died in his sleep, athletic director Greg Byrne said Monday.Byrne and Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez told the team of Hemmila's death after practice on Monday morning.Hemmila was found...

AP Sports WriterAs Miami preps for camp, all eyes are on QB Brad KaayaBy TIM REYNOLDSCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) Brad Kaaya gets recognized almost everywhere he goes now. Fans asked him to pose for pictures with them at a recent Justin Bieber concert. He's gotten used to shooing...

Associated PressBaylor's strict conduct code may have silenced rape victimsBy JIM VERTUNOAUSTIN, Texas (AP) The sexual assault scandal that took down Baylor University's president and revered football coach also found a problem with a bedrock of the school's faith-based education: a student conduct code banning alcohol, drugs and...

Michigan State's Mike Sadler remembered as bright 'light'EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Hundreds of people have turned out at Michigan State's Spartan Stadium to celebrate the life of former football player Mike Sadler, who died in a car crash in Wisconsin.Michigan State admissions director Jim Cotter offered opening remarks...