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Cole leads St. John’s past St. Peter’s on late 3-pointerand St. John’s edged St. Peter's 76-75 on Wednesday night.The Peacocks had one final possession, but Matthew Lee missed a short jumper at the buzzer, allowing the Red Storm to hold on for the victory.Cole scpred 21 points to lead...

Arizona and Colorado face off in possible testy rematchBy The Associated PressA look at things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference:GAME OF THE WEEK: Colorado at No. 11 Arizona, Thursday. This one could get testy. The Buffaloes pulled off an upset in the team's last meeting, knocking...

UConn's Gilbert makes expected decision to transferSTORRS, Conn. (AP) UConn point guard Alterique Gilbert is transferring from the program, the school announced Thursday.Gilbert, who was honored on senior night, still has one year of eligibility after shoulder injuries limited him to just nine games over his first two...

AP Sports WriterOregon State team near van accident deemed terror attackBy ANNE M. PETERSONThe Oregon State men's basketball team is staying at a hotel in Barcelona near where a van drove into pedestrians Thursday.Oregon State issued a statement that said everyone in the team's traveling party is safe. The...

Georgia Tech gives Josh Pastner 1-year contract extensionATLANTA (AP) Josh Pastner has signed a one-year contract extension to remain Georgia Tech's coach through the 2022-23 season after exceeding expectations in his debut season.Pastner agreed to a six-year deal with escalating annual salaries with an average value of $1.87...

Police issue warrant for former college basketball playerPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Rhode Island police have issued an arrest warrant for a former Providence College basketball player because he did not register as a sex offender.Abdul Abdullah pleaded guilty to statutory rape in 2005 in Georgia and moved back to...

AP Sports WriterFlorida embraces lofty expectations after Elite Eight runBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida guard Chris Chiozza hears about ''The Shot'' almost daily.Friends, family members, teammates, classmates and social media sites provide constant reminders of Chiozza's running 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime that stunned Wisconsin in...

AP Basketball WriterTennessee stays No. 1 for 2nd week in AP Top 25 pollBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Tennessee handled its first week at No. 1 in more than a decade well enough to stay on its AP Top 25 perch.The Volunteers received 48 of 64 first-place votes...

Oklahoma State, Oral Roberts set on home-and-home basketballBy The Associated PressOklahoma State and Oral Roberts have agreed to a home-and-home basketball series for the next two seasons.The first game will be played at Oklahoma State on Nov. 28, 2020. The date for the game at Oral Roberts' Mabee Center...

Incoming Louisville basketball star out 4-6 monthsLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Louisville freshman guard David Johnson will be out four to six months because of an injury to his left shoulder.The university says Thursday that Johnson was hurt during practice Monday and will need surgery.Coach Chris Mack calls it ''tough...

BIXBY, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma State basketball coach Travis Ford was ejected from his son's basketball game after voicing displeasure with an official.Ford's son, Brooks, plays for Stillwater High. According to the Tulsa World (http://bit.ly/1HYjPRQ), the official told Ford to leave during the third quarter of Stillwater's loss to...

The fans at Verizon Center will be treated to a game between the Syracuse Orange and the Marquette Golden Eagles when they take their seats on Saturday. Syracuse vs Marquette When: 4:30 PM ET, Saturday, March 30, 2013 Where: Verizon Center, Washington, District of Columbia TV: 4:30 p.m. ET, CBS. PREDICTION: Syracuse 70,...