In many ways Williams is a product of a different era, and proudly so. The onrushing sea change in college athletics is something that could contribute to a 70-year-old wanting to get out of the game.

Legendary North Carolina coach Roy Williams announced his retirement Thursday — catching a lot of people by surprise in the process. Williams, 70, led the Tar Heels to three NCAA championship ...

Kansas coach Roy Williams acknowledges the cheers of the crowd as he and the team leave the court after beating Texas Tech 87-62 Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kan.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Nine steps. Nine agonizingly slow, somber steps. If he could have, maybe Roy Williams walks them even more slowly. As it was, he took his time. Tucked his head. Tried ...

Roy Williams, who built a Hall of Fame coaching career at Kansas and North Carolina, announced his retirement on Thursday. Williams won 903 games in 33 seasons, the first 15 at Kansas, which took ...

For Roy Williams, the emotions were always on his sleeve — and the wins always on his side of the ledger. Accessibility statement Skip to main content. Democracy Dies in Darkness.

Roy Williams said Wednesday was only the seventh time he’s played golf in the 35 days since he retired, and he clearly doesn’t believe that’s quite enough.

Former Kansas men’s basketball coach Roy Williams and his wife, Wanda, will attend Tuesday’s KU-Iowa State game as guests of the athletic department, Jayhawks coach Bill Self said Monday ...