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Full autopsy: Oklahoma State player had an enlarged heartSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma's medical examiner says the Oklahoma State University basketball player who died in July following an outdoor team workout suffered from an enlarged heart and died of natural causes.The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner released Friday...

AP Sports WriterNCAA to play all 67 March Madness games in IndianaBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The NCAA announced Monday that this year's 67 men's basketball tournament games including the Final Four will be played entirely in Indiana.Games will be played on two courts inside Lucas Oil Stadium as...

AP Sports WriterUCLA routs Denver 81-62 behind Riley's career-high 21 pointsBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Cody Riley had career-highs of 21 points and 11 rebounds, and UCLA led all the way in routing Denver 81-62 on Sunday in the Bruins' first game in a week.Freshman Jaime Jaquez Jr....

Associated PressSteve Alford says he's in Nevada for the long haulBy SCOTT SONNERRENO, Nev. (AP) New Nevada coach Steve Alford said he's hungry for the chance to take the Wolf Pack to the next level despite the loss of so many stars from this year's NCAA Tournament team.About...

The Latest: Michigan finishes stressful week as championsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Selection Sunday for the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):---5:08 p.m.If there was any doubt about Michigan making the NCAA Tournament going into the week, it's completely gone now.Michigan upset No. 24 Wisconsin 71-56 to win the...

Alabama trustees formally approve Nate Oats' 5-year dealTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) New Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats' contract includes hefty buyouts if he leaves for another job or is fired.University of Alabama trustees Wednesday formally approved Oats' 5-year deal worth $2.45 million annually, though the university had earlier released...

The Latest: Louisville's 2013 title hinges on report to NCAALOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) The Latest on the NCAA ruling in the Louisville basketball investigation (all times local):12:50 p.m.The NCAA hasn't vacated Louisville's 2013 national title. But that doesn't necessarily mean the Cardinals are out of the woods.The NCAA penalties...

Johnson's triple-double helps NC St. beat The Citadel 83-63RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) History sneaked up on Markell Johnson.Johnson had 11 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to help North Carolina State beat The Citadel 83-63 on Sunday night.Johnson grabbed a rebound with 1:57 remaining to reach the milestone for...

AP Sports WriterNCAA suspends Louisville' Pitino after escort investigationBy GARY B. GRAVESLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) The NCAA has suspended Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino for five Atlantic Coast Conference games following its sex scandal investigation.The governing body also Thursday placed the basketball program on four years' probation, vacated wins...

AP Basketball WriterNo. 1 Baylor welcomes No. 3 Kansas in Big 12 showdownBy DAVE SKRETTAA look at the upcoming week around the Big 12 Conference:GAME OF THE WEEKENDThe biggest game of the weekend in the Big 12 is arguably the biggest game in college basketball so far this season:...

Kansas star Dedric Lawson declares for NBA draftLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Kansas forward Dedric Lawson will skip his senior year and enter the NBA draft, the latest move in what should be a significant overhaul of the Jayhawks' roster for next season.Lawson transferred from Memphis and sat out last...

Montana State names Danny Sprinkle as new basketball coachBOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) Former Montana State guard Danny Sprinkle will be the Bobcats' new head coach.Sprinkle, an assistant at Cal State Fullerton, replaces Brian Fish, whose contract was not renewed after Montana State went 65-92 over the past five seasons.Sprinkle...