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Associated PressNCAA accepts Missouri's sanctions, adds year of probationBy JIM SUHRKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The NCAA has accepted Missouri's self-imposed sanctions over infractions involving its men's basketball program but it tacked on a year of probation though August of next year.The NCAA infractions committee panel's findings over what...

Michigan State's Harris out with season-ending knee injuryEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State starting guard Eron Harris will need season-ending surgery on his injured right knee, ending his college career.Harris, a 6-foot-3 transfer who played his first two seasons at West Virginia, was hurt in the second half...

Louisville coach Rick Pitino has been adamant in the defense of his basketball program, taking every opportunity to deny allegations by an escort that has led to calls for him to step down.Friday, he decided to take a different tact - passing on the opportunity to address the allegations...

Cardinals center leaves Rick Pitino to play for son RichardLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Louisville reserve center Matz Stockman will transfer after three seasons under coach Rick Pitino to play for Pitino's son, Richard, at Minnesota.The 7-foot junior from Norway must sit out next season per NCAA transfer rules before...

The Latest: South Carolina's dilemma in guarding KarnowskiGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Latest on the semifinal games in the Final Four: (all times local):3:25 p.m.South Carolina is taking a rare approach against Gonzaga by not double teaming Przemek Karnowski.Previous teams in the NCAA Tournament have sent double teams at...

AP Sports WriterKansas coach Bill Self bidding farewell to his senior sonBy DAVE SKRETTALAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Bill Self tried his best to treat all his seniors the same.One by one, the trio walked onto the floor of Allen Fieldhouse, arms linked with their mothers to the adoration of...

Eustachy to remain with Colorado St. through 2020-21 seasonFORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) Colorado State extended basketball coach Larry Eustachy's contract Thursday through the 2020-21 season, adding a year to his existing deal.Eustachy enters the season 11 wins away from 500 for his Division I career.The 60-year-old Eustachy took...

Fred Slaughter, who led UCLA to 1st NCAA hoops title, diesLOS ANGELES (AP) Fred Slaughter, who helped UCLA win its first NCAA basketball championship as a senior under coach John Wooden in 1964, has died. He was 74.The school announced Saturday that Slaughter died Oct. 6 at his...

Michigan-UCLA basketball to play home-and-home seriesLOS ANGELES (AP) UCLA will play Michigan in a home-and-home basketball series over the next two seasons.The Bruins will host the Wolverines at Pauley Pavilion in December for the first time in 10 years. Michigan will play host at the Crisler Center in...

Xavier's Bluiett arrested on marijuana possession chargeCARMEL, Ind. (AP) Xavier guard Trevon Bluiett is facing a marijuana possession charge following a suburban Indianapolis traffic stop.Carmel police say the 22-year-old from Indianapolis was arrested Monday on one misdemeanor count of marijuana possession. He was released on bond Tuesday from...

AP Basketball WriterThe strategy behind Nevada's improbable comebackBy JOHN MARSHALLNevada trailed New Mexico by 25 with 11 minutes left, was still down 14 at 89 seconds to go.Coach Eric Musselman's message at both junctures was simple: Keep playing hard.The Wolf Pack did, pulling off one of the greatest comebacks...

AP Sports WriterGamecocks ranked again, play No. 19 Florida, No. 5 KentuckyBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina guard Sindarius Thornwell is ready for a week like few others in his college career.He knows if the 24th-ranked Gamecocks can make it through No. 19 Florida at home on...