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AP Sports WriterHall of Fame coach and administrator C.M. Newton, 88, diesBy GARY B. GRAVESOfficials at Alabama and Kentucky say that Hall of Fame former administrator and basketball coach C.M. Newton has died. He was 88.The schools announced his death Monday night.Newton was a member of Kentucky's 1951 NCAA...

AP Sports WriterLawmaker wants donors to pay for UConn's exit from AACBy PAT EATON-ROBBHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) The top Republican in the Connecticut Senate wants private donors to pick up the cost of UConn's departure from the American Athletic Conference.Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano wrote on Wednesday to the...

Stewart, Dove lead UT Martin past Mt St Joseph's 92-71MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) Sophomore Parker Stewart hit six 3-pointers and scored 28 points and Quinton Dove added a double-double to lead Tennessee-Martin to a 92-72 victory over Division III-member Mount Saint Joseph's on Sunday.Stewart hit 10 of 17 shots...

Associated PressLomax leads No. 15 Memphis past Bradley 71-56By CLAY BAILEYMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) With the young Memphis Tigers struggling from the field, sophomore reserve guard Alex Lomax brought stability.Lomax scored a career-high 17 points and No. 15 Memphis survived a poor shooting performance to beat Bradley 71-56 Tuesday...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss intends to transferIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Iowa guard Isaiah Moss has submitted his name in the NCAA transfer portal, joining forward Tyler Cook as starters expected to leave the program.The Hawkeyes announced on Thursday that Moss, who played 102 games at Iowa after redshirting...

AP Basketball WriterGrand Canyon University opens museum to honor ColangeloBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) Jerry Colangelo has been an owner of the NBA's Phoenix Suns, Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks and the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. He's been an owner of indoor soccer and football teams, was executive...

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...

Associated PressOregon State rallies to beat No. 14 Oregon 63-53By BY GARY HOROWITZCORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) Zach Reichle hit a key 3-pointer down the stretch and Oregon State overcame a 10-point deficit in the second half to beat No. 14 Oregon 63-53 on Saturday night.It was the third consecutive...

AP Sports WriterGeorgia fires Mark Fox after disappointing 9th seasonBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Georgia coach Mark Fox has been fired following a disappointing regular season and a loss to Kentucky in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament.Athletic director Greg McGarity announced the decision in a statement released by...

Associated PressNo. 18 West Virginia edges Texas A&M 81-77By JOHN LOWEMORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) Jevon Carter had 19 point to lead No. 18 West Virginia over Texas A&M 81-77 on Saturday in the first game of the Big 12-SEC Challenge.The Mountaineers (17-4) led by as many as 20 in...

Georgia Tech suspends Jackson, Okogie for accepting benefitsATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech has suspended starters Tadric Jackson and Josh Okogie indefinitely after learning the players accepted benefits in violation of NCAA rules.Georgia Tech says the two players will not accompany the team to China for its season opener against...

AP Sports WriterTennessee's Barnes gets 3-year contract extension, a raiseBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes has received a three-year contract extension and raise that will earn him $21 million over the next six years.Athletic director Phillip Fulmer announced Thursday in a university release that...