Wednesday’s college roundup: Kansas AD Long fired after Miles debacle
Kansas fires Jeff Long less than two days after mutually parting with football coach Les Miles amid sexual misconduct allegations.
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Kansas Athletic Director Jeff Long was fired on Wednesday, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.
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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.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) A North Carolina women’s college basketball team forfeited a chance at its conference championship to stand in solidarity with a teammate who was disciplined for her part in an incident during which she said she was the target of racial slurs.
William Peace University junior Lauryn Cross was disciplined for the incident following Peace’s win last Wednesday against Meredith College in the division semifinals of the USA South Conference tournament, The North State Journal reported. Because of Cross’ suspension, the team decided to forfeit the East Division championship game the next night, giving North Carolina Wesleyan the title.