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AP Sports WriterWashington set for season that includes high expectationsBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) This time a year ago, Mike Hopkins was trying to get his inherited team to learn the system he wanted to install in his first season at Washington.The lessons 12 months later are less about...

Lawyer: Evidence shows coaches knew of NCAA family payoutsNEW YORK (AP) A lawyer for a longtime Adidas employee urged jurors to use common sense to conclude college basketball coaches knew money was being paid to families to steer top players to their schools.Attorney Michael Schachter told jurors at...

Father delivers closing argument for son at NCAA trialNEW YORK (AP) The father of a former Adidas consultant has delivered a closing argument on behalf of his son at a college basketball corruption trial, saying his son broke NCAA rules but no laws.Merl Floyd Code (kohd) told a...

AP Sports WriterSEC banking on some veteran stars - even KentuckyBy JOHN ZENORBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Kentucky's PJ Washington says coach John Calipari has ''chilled out'' at practice leading up to the season.It doesn't take as much yelling from coaches when you have a little seasoning and maturity on...

AP Sports WriterUNI adds 4-star PG and familiar face in A.J. GreenBy LUKE MEREDITHCEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) Once a mighty mid major, Northern Iowa has lost more games than it has won over the past two seasons.The Panthers are hoping four-star freshman point guard A.J. Green can help...

Associated PressJury hears closing arguments at college hoops fraud trialBy TOM HAYSNEW YORK (AP) Lawyers at a trial exploring corruption in big-time college basketball clashed in closing arguments Wednesday over the question of whether major programs were harmed by an alleged scheme to give secret cash payments to...

The Latest: LSU Tigers still grieving over player's deathBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) The Latest on Southeastern Conference media day (all times Eastern):4:45 p.m.The LSU Tigers are still worried about more than preseason practice and predictions.The Tigers are coping with the death of 20-year-old teammate Wayde Sims, who was shot...

Jury hears closings at college hoops corruption trialNEW YORK (AP) A New York City jury is hearing closing arguments over whether three men committed fraud by concealing cash payments they made to the families of top college basketball recruits.Assistant U.S. Attorney Noah Solowiejczyk said at a federal trial...

The Latest: Howland says Tennessee team to beat in SECBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) The Latest on Southeastern Conference media day (all times Eastern):2:50 p.m.Mississippi State coach Ben Howland says the media picked the wrong team to win the Southeastern Conference men's basketball title.Nothing against Kentucky, he just sees the...

The Latest: Kentucky's Travis brings more experience to teamBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) The Latest on Southeastern Conference media day (all times Eastern):1:15 p.m.Kentucky coach John Calipari brought in a different kind of one-and-done player: Stanford graduate transfer Reid Travis.The Wildcats blend promising freshmen with the veteran Travis and returning...

The Latest: Alabama trying to replace Collin SextonBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) The Latest on Southeastern Conference media day (all times Eastern):11:50 a.m.Alabama has a tough task: The Crimson Tide need to replace point guard Collin Sexton, who led them back to the NCAA Tournament in his lone season in...

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...