Baylor coach Art Briles fired, reports say

BAYLOR, Texas – Baylor University announced major leadership changes amid sexual assault allegations involving its football team.

Earlier reports surfaced Thursday morning that Baylor fired head football coach Art Briles.

Baylor University issued a statement about the leadership changes:

"Board of Regents apologizes to Baylor Nation; Dr. David Garland named interim University President; Ken Starr transitions to role of Chancellor and remains professor at Baylor University Law School; Head Football Coach Art Briles suspended with intent to terminate; Athletic Director Ian McCaw sanctioned and placed on probation."

The Washington Post reported on Tuesday that Baylor University fired president Kenneth Starr.

[See also: Baylor University denies report that President Kenneth Starr fired]

ESPN obtained Waco police records that showed a list of allegations of violent incidents involving Baylor football players who were not charged, appeared to face little or not discipline even though the team's staff knew about the allegations and that some documents were shielded from public view by officers.

[See also: Police documents details more sexual assault allegations involving Baylor football players]

Briles' record with Baylor University was 65-37.