Rutgers sent reeling by off-court summer incidents.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Tennessee women earn preseason No. 1] Reference

Jaden Gil and his multifaceted off-court businesses.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Is there an ace up his sleeve?] Reference

Coach Don Verlin dealt with off-court issues all season.    From Wordnik.com.  [Western Athletic Conference] Reference

"The off-court stuff was a distraction," Arizona coach Lute.    From Wordnik.com.  [NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball - Stanford vs. Arizona] Reference

The off-court changes, though, haven't been as easy to see.    From Wordnik.com.  [Leonsis promises "hundreds of changes"] Reference

USATODAY. com - Serena doesn't let off-court talk get to her.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Serena doesn't let off-court talk get to her] Reference

St. John's, with its off-court troubles, could go out early.    From Wordnik.com.  [Strange state of affairs in NCAA] Reference

And you couldn't melt butter with their off-court platitudes.    From Wordnik.com.  [Up In The Air] Reference

But he couldn't get over the hurdle of his off-court problems.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Off-court problems derail Washburn] Reference

Stern says he's tied of off-court antics distracting from series.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com] Reference

The West Virginia native has had his share of off-court problems.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Breaking down the shooting guards] Reference

This comes from a man who has always had a balanced off-court life.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Roddick's game and maturity get better with time] Reference

If there's a flaw in her tennis, it's her off-court love of horses.    From Wordnik.com.  [Martina Redux] Reference

He believes that on-court success is forged in off-court relationships.    From Wordnik.com.  [Sinking A Long Shot] Reference

The Wildcats may have been distracted by a recent off-court controversy.    From Wordnik.com.  [NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball - Stanford vs. Arizona] Reference

Gilbert Arenas hasn't let any off-court antics distract hiim this season.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Arenas matures to be point man for the Wizards] Reference

Then there are off-court responsibilities, such as promotions and interviews.    From Wordnik.com.  [Courtside with Ana: No title, but a great run at Aussie] Reference

However, Van Exel had off-court matters in mind regarding his former teammate.    From Wordnik.com.  [NBA - National Basketball Association - Dallas vs. Denver] Reference

There have been off-court personal struggles that could have derailed the team.    From Wordnik.com.  [Rock, chalk ... champs: Kansas wins third title] Reference

School officials referred to off-court problems when they announced his firing.    From Wordnik.com.  [Seton Hall Settles Firing Suit With Former Coach Bobby Gonzalez] Reference

The off-court action, the law enforcement officials are stepping in to take care of.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Jan 2, 2010] Reference

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana Pacers are used to overcoming off-court distractions.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Basketball - Milwaukee vs. Indiana] Reference

It was a gesture of appreciation by Auriemma for her on - and off-court contributions.    From Wordnik.com.  [Four-year starter Montgomery paces UConn into Final Four] Reference

` ` We've had things going on all year long, '' Lee said of the Knicks 'off-court issues.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com] Reference

Part of that learning process has been understanding the importance of off-court conditioning.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - USA's Blake streamlines his approach] Reference

But if pressure builds, the commissioner may take steps to curb Jordan's off-court activities.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Gambling Man] Reference

Kidd continued to excel in the face of mounting off-court distractions surrounding his marriage.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Basketball - Indiana vs. New Jersey] Reference

Having all the off-court troubles and still playing at an All-Star level is enough to get my vote.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Our readers weigh in] Reference

Much has been made of Bryant's ability to compartmentalize his off-court troubles with his on-court challenges.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Watching Bryant poses a dilemma] Reference

He is one of the most vilified players in the league because of his past off-court behavior and referee rantings.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Volatile Wallace proves he's Pistons' emotional leader] Reference

For elite players like Pondexter, though, they are made longer by a seemingly endless stream of off-court demands.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Rutgers star Pondexter finds little time to relax] Reference

While Iverson was always mesmerizing on the court, his off-court tribulations have often brought him just as much attention.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Iverson in store for big dollars?] Reference

The suspension draws an early red flag, though, for a program littered with arrests and off-court woes the last couple of years.    From Wordnik.com.  [Iowa - Team Notes] Reference

As a tennis prodigy's career builds, his on - and off-court commitments and expectations often flood his abilities to think clearly.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Roddick grows up with his game] Reference

Iverson seems to be living up to his promise to rehabilitate his off-court image, and he hasn't shown his usual disdain for practice.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Unmet expectations weigh on Vince Carter] Reference