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AP Sports WriterGeorgia Tech appeals NCAA sanctions against basketball teamBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech has formally appealed sanctions levied by the NCAA against its men’s basketball program.The Atlantic Coast Conference school announced its notice of appeal last month and filed written arguments with the governing body on...

Stanislaus State's Reynolds has Parkinson's, to co-coachTURLOCK, Calif. (AP) Stanislaus State basketball coach Larry Reynolds announced Wednesday that he has Parkinson's disease and will remain with the Division II team as co-head coach with Paul Trevor.''Having been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease a few years ago, we felt it...

Tennessee announces addition of point guard Santiago VescoviKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee has officially announced the addition of Santiago Vescovi, a point guard from Uruguay who most recently played for the NBA Global Academy in Australia.Vescovi signed with Tennessee on Nov. 22. He is set to join the team...

Oregon State Preview Capsule By The Associated Press=Oregon StateLast season: 17-14Nickname: BeaversCoach: Wayne TinkleConference: Pac-12.Key returners: Gary Payton II, last season's Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, returns for his senior season after averaging 13.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 3.1 steals and 1.2 blocked shots.Who left: Oregon State...

AP Sports WriterLouisville fires Rick Pitino amid federal investigationBy GARY B. GRAVESLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Louisville's Athletic Association has officially fired coach Rick Pitino nearly three weeks after the school acknowledged that its men's basketball program is being investigated as part of a federal corruption probe.The association, which oversees...

AP Basketball WriterKansas-Texas top-10 matchup highlights Big 12 weekendBy DAVE SKRETTAA look at the upcoming week around the Big 12 Conference:GAME OF THE WEEKENDThird-ranked Kansas has proven its chops since losing to top-ranked Gonzaga in its opener, ripping off eight straight wins with two against top-10 opponents and four...

Florida forward Devin Robinson leaving college for NBA draftGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida forward Devin Robinson has decided to forgo his final year of college eligibility and enter the NBA draft.Robinson announced his decision Friday on social media in a letter to fans. The Gators confirmed his announcement.Robinson says...

Associated PressNo. 7 Nevada beats BYU 86-70By EMERSON MARCUSRENO, Nev. (AP) Caleb Martin scored all 21 of his points in the second half and Jordan Caroline tied a career high with 16 rebounds to help No. 7 Nevada beat Brigham Young 86-70 in the season opener Tuesday night.After...

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 he died Tuesday in California. Kimball's son, Tim, posted on...

Associated PressSmith leads Unbeaten UCLA to win over Southern UtahBy BY JILL PAINTER LOPEZLOS ANGELES (AP) Chris Smith scored 20 points and Jalen Hill added 17 points to lead UCLA to a 76-61 win over Southern Utah on Monday night.The Bruins remain undefeated and have won all four...

AP Sports WriterOklahoma St's Boynton could see turn with recruiting classBy CLIFF BRUNTAfter some early rough patches, Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton has finally built some momentum.A year after bring in a highly ranked recruiting class, Boynton has pulled in a group that Cade Cunningham has helped rank in...

AP Sports WriterNo. 6 Kentucky without point guard Ashton Hagans at FloridaBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) No. 6 Kentucky will be without starting point guard Ashton Hagans at Florida on Saturday.Coach John Calipari made the announcement on Twitter about an hour before tipoff.''Ashton did not make the trip...