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AP Sports WriterJudge allows expelled player to continue suit against YaleBy PAT EATON-ROBBHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) A federal judge has ruled that a former Yale basketball captain who was expelled for sexual misconduct can move forward with his lawsuit against the university.U.S. District Judge Alfred Covello, in a ruling...

Man accused of driving car onto Missouri basketball courtCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) A 23-year-old man has been arrested after smashing through two gates and driving onto the basketball court at the University of Missouri over the weekend, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage.Police were called early Sunday after a...

Charleston now 11-0 at home, holds off James Madison 66-59CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) Grant Riller drilled a 3-pointer with just under a minute to play and Charleston held off James Madison late for a 66-59 victory on Saturday afternoon.College of Charleston is now 11-0 on its home court this...

AP Sports WriterCoach Capel, Pitt have new direction in Year 2By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Jeff Capel doesn't need to glance down at his phone to find his way around anymore. The Pittsburgh coach would drive around last fall and occasionally his navigation app would freeze.''I had a bunch...

Kentucky's Montgomery completes starters' exit for NBA draftLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Kentucky forward EJ Montgomery will enter the NBA draft and forego his remaining collegiate eligibility, completing an exodus of Wildcat starters for the pro ranks.The 6-foot-10 sophomore averaged career highs of 6.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game...

AP Basketball WriterHerb Magee, Marianne Stanley, John Bach win Lapchick AwardBy JIM O'CONNELLNEW YORK (AP) Three basketball legends with ties to the Philadelphia area will receive the Lapchick Character Award.Herb Magee, who has won more than 1,000 games at Philadelphia University, Marianne Stanley, who played on the famed...

AP Basketball WriterVirginia No. 1 in preliminary NCAA rankingsBy JOHN MARSHALLVirginia suffered a surprising home loss to unranked Virginia Tech, ending its winning streak at 16 games.One recent defeat was not enough to sway the NCAA Division I Basketball Committee. The Cavaliers are still viewed as the best team...

Illinois to spend $30 million on practice facility upgradeCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Illinois says it will spend $30 million on renovations to its 20-year-old basketball practice facility.The school said Monday the project will more than double the building's square footage and benefit both the men's and women's teams. Among...

AP Sports WriterPlenty of on-court, off-court intrigue in Midwest RegionBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The last four teams standing in the Midwest Region are a celebration of everything that is good about college basketball: star players, over-achievers, tradition-rich programs and successful coaches.They also exemplify everything wrong with...

AP Basketball WriterKansas unanimous No. 1 in week of AP Top 25 upheavalBy JOHN MARSHALLKansas is the unanimous No. 1 in a week of upheaval in the AP Top 25AP Photo transref:KSOW114By JOHN MARSHALL=AP Basketball Writer=Kansas is the unanimous No. 1 in a week of upheaval in the AP...

Texas Rio Grande Valley tops St. Mary's (TX) 96-67EDINBURG, Texas (AP) LaQuan Butler had a career-high 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including a career-best four 3's, and Texas Rio Grande Valley easily defeated St. Mary's (TX) 96-67 on Thursday night.Sean Rhea had 13 points for Texas Rio Grande...

The Latest: Nevada, Texas trading buckets with Bamba benchedBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):6:30 p.m.The Nevada-Texas game has gone to overtime.After trailing 40-26 early in the second half, Nevada finally tied the score at 68-all when Jordan Caroline hit one of two free...