Internal Probe Clears Tennessee

An internal investigation of alleged academic fraud in Tennessee’s athletic department has turned up no violations, school officials said in Knoxville.

The university’s investigation stemmed from an ESPN.com story that alleged tutors did homework for athletes, and administrators failed to tell superiors about it.

Four football players were suspended but later reinstated after Tennessee’s preliminary investigation found no evidence of any wrongdoing.

The findings will be mailed to the Southeastern Conference commissioner’s office and to the NCAA, which will decide if it needs to investigate.

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Two San Diego State players were suspended Wednesday after they were arrested for investigation of auto burglary. Coach Ted Tollner said freshman James Samuel of Pasadena and junior Greg Taylor of Pomona, both defensive backs, would remain suspended until the case is resolved.

The players were in their first seasons at San Diego State and neither had played in any games. The two were arrested by university police.

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Tay Cody, a junior cornerback, was suspended by Florida State Coach Bobby Bowden following his arrest for possession of marijuana Tuesday near Colquitt, Ga. . . . Ken Simonton’s injured rib is bruised, not cracked, and the Oregon State running back may play against Washington State on Saturday.