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Former St. John's star Rysheed Jordan charged in shootingPHILADELPHIA (AP) A former NBA D-League player who starred at St. John's University is charged in Philadelphia with attempted murder, robbery and other counts after police say he shot another man during a robbery attempt.Police say 22-year-old Rysheed Jordan and...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Marc Loving scored 27 points, including two late free throws, to lead Ohio State to a 75-73 win over Illinois on Sunday.The Buckeyes (10-5, 2-0 Big Ten) have won six straight.Loving scored six straight points to carry Ohio State from a 61-59 deficit to a...

Fields set for 39th annual Great Alaska ShootoutANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) Nevada will be among the eight teams in the men's field for the 39th annual Great Alaska Shootout while Southern California will highlight the women's side.Also joining host Alaska Anchorage in the men's bracket will be Buffalo, Oakland,...

WASHINGTON (AP) Georgetown men's basketball coach John Thompson III is once again making sure his Hoyas have their passports in order.After playing regular season games in South Korea and the Bahamas over the last two years, Thompson III is leading his program on a 10-day tour of Italy...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Anthlon Bell never had a problem attempting 3-pointers during his first three seasons at Arkansas.It was getting them to go in on a game-to-game basis that occasionally frustrated the Razorbacks' guard, his coaches and fans.Bolstered this season by the confidence derived from a newfound leading...

AP Basketball WriterUCLA should hold at No. 2 after beating MichiganBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) UCLA coach Steve Alford brought in a stellar recruiting class to blend with the returning starters, a group that was expected to lead the Bruins at least back to the NCAA Tournament.So far, UCLA...

AP Sports WriterEx-Vols guard Mostella cited on drug paraphernalia chargeBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Former Tennessee guard Detrick Mostella has a court date later this month after being cited on a misdemeanor charge of possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia.Tennessee announced Tuesday night that Mostella had been dismissed from...

Associated PressOSU officials: Coger died after 40-minute outdoor workoutBy KEN MILLERSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma State basketball player Tyrek Coger died from an enlarged heart after a 40-minute team workout on the football stadium stairs in hot weather, officials said Friday.While the temperature was 99 degrees, it wasn't known...

Georgia star Yante Maten hurt against No. 13 KentuckyATHENS, Ga. (AP) Georgia forward Yante Maten, the Southeastern Conference's third-leading scorer, has left the Bulldogs' game against No. 13 Kentucky with an apparent leg injury.Maten was hurt when defending a layup by Kentucky's Isaiah Briscoe less than two minutes...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina coach Frank Martin was confident his team would get off to a good start. The Gamecocks are doing just that.South Carolina won the Paradise Jam and is 5-0 for the first time since the 2003-04 season, the last time the Gamecocks made the...

PHOENIX (AP) Joshua Braun made five 3-pointers and finished with 27 points to lead Grand Canyon over Division II Black Hills 88-72 on Tuesday night.Braun was 7 of 7 from the floor and 8 of 9 from the free throw line. Grandy Glaze scored 14 points on 7-of-8...

AP Basketball WriterUCLA should hold at No. 2 after beating MichiganBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) UCLA coach Steve Alford brought in a stellar recruiting class to blend with the returning starters, a group that was expected to lead the Bruins at least back to the NCAA Tournament.So far, UCLA...