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AP Sports WriterLouisville must vacate basketball title, NCAA denies appealBy GARY B. GRAVESLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Louisville officials are not happy with the NCAA's decision that mandates the school vacate its 2013 men's basketball championship in the wake of an embarrassing sex scandal, and interim President Greg Postel did...

AP Sports WriterMichigan State retires Draymond Green’s No. 23By NOAH TRISTEREAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) On the night Michigan State retired his number, Draymond Green told a funny story about a recent pickup game.At issue was Green's No. 23, which is also worn by current Spartans standout Xavier Tillman.''He...

Former UConn star Toby Kimball dead at 74; played in NBASTORRS, Conn. (AP) Toby Kimball, who starred for the University of Connecticut and played for nine seasons in the NBA, has died. He was 74.The school announced that Kimball died Tuesday in California. Kimball's son, Tim, wrote on...

AP Sports WriterLouisville appeals 'draconian' NCAA penalties in escort caseBy GARY B. GRAVESLouisville says the NCAA ''abused'' its authority when it disciplined the school for a sex scandal that could result in the loss of its 2013 national basketball championship.The school also says in a 68-page appeal released Friday...

Kentucky preseason pick to win SEC men's basketball titleBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Kentucky is once again the preseason favorite to win the Southeastern Conference men's basketball title. The Wildcats were picked to win in a poll of SEC and national media members.The same paned has named Tennessee forward Grant...

AP Sports WriterNebraska surprises No. 21 Maryland 69-61 in Big 10 tourneyBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) James Palmer scored 24 points and Nebraska shut down No. 21 Maryland for the first big surprise of the Big Ten Tournament, holding off the Terrapins for a 69-61 victory on Thursday.Using a...

LaVar Ball says he's withdrawing suspended son from UCLALOS ANGELES (AP) The father of UCLA guard LiAngelo Ball says he plans to withdraw his son from school because of concerns related to the freshman's indefinite suspension for his participation in a shoplifting incident during the Bruins' trip to...

Idaho snaps its 6-game streak, beats Sacramento State 67-53SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Trevon Allen scored 27 points and Idaho snapped a six-game losing streak by beating Sacramento State, 67-53 on Monday night.Allen matched a career high with eight rebounds and collected three steals to spark Idaho (6-15, 2-8 Big...

Former Kansas guard Charlie Moore transfers to DePaulCHICAGO (AP) Former Kansas guard Charlie Moore is returning home to Chicago to play for DePaul.Coach Dave Leitao announced the move Tuesday, making DePaul Moore's third school. He began his career at California and played one season at Kansas.Moore averaged 2.9...

AP Basketball WriterBaylor tries to keep rolling in Big 12 play -- men and womenBy DAVE SKRETTAThe Big 12 continues conference play with second-ranked Baylor trying to protect a perfect conference record when the Bears (14-1, 4-0) head to Oklahoma State on Saturday. Here's what else is going on...

3 get prison in college basketball recruiting scandalNEW YORK (AP) Three men have received prison sentences in the widespread college basketball recruiting scandal that has tainted two dozen schools.Former Adidas executive James Gatto, business manager Christian Dawkins and amateur league director Merl Code were convicted of conspiracy to...

Associated PressAdidas exec, 4 coaches charged in college bribery schemeBy LARRY NEUMEISTER and TOM HAYSNEW YORK (AP) In one of the biggest crackdowns on the corrupting role of money in college basketball, 10 men - including a top Adidas executive and four assistant coaches - were charged Tuesday...