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AP Sports WriterAggies weather up and down season to reach Sweet 16By KRISTIE RIEKENCOLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) More than once in a roller coaster season for Texas A&M, coach Billy Kennedy was asked if things could get any worse for his team.It was something he wondered again and...

Arkansas dismisses forward Gabe OsabuohienFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Arkansas has dismissed forward Gabe Osabuohien from the men's basketball program.Coach Eric Musselman announced the move Thursday without disclosing the reason.''We have set a level of expectations for our student-athletes on and off the court,'' Musselman said. ''After discussions with Gabe,...

Associated PressTrump begins campaign sprint with rallies in Ind., W.Va.By DARLENE SUPERVILLEHUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) President Donald Trump opened his final sprint to next week's midterm elections on Friday by defending his decision to tweet a video warning of people crossing into the U.S. illegally at the border with...

Basketball escort misses eviction hearing with panic attackLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) The self-proclaimed ''escort queen'' at the center of the University of Louisville's basketball team sex scandal has missed a scheduled eviction hearing.The Courier Journal reports Katina Powell's absence Thursday was met with skepticism by Judge Sandra L. McLaughlin,...

Florida guard Scottie Lewis returning for sophomore seasonGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida guard Scottie Lewis, one of the Southeastern Conference's top defenders, is returning for his sophomore season.Lewis made the announcement Monday viaby saying “we have some unfinished business.”"My dream of playing in the NBA is still a top...

Rutgers to dedicate College Ave court to Jim ValvanoPISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) Rutgers will dedicate its basketball court at the College Ave Gym on Saturday to former Scarlet Knights co-captain and school hall of famer Jim Valvano.The dedication at what's affectionately referred to as ''The Barn'' will take place...

Tulane's Frazier hires agent, foregoes remaining eligibilityNEW ORLEANS (AP) Tulane coach Mike Dunleavy says junior wing player Melvin Frazier has decided to hire an agent and forego his final year of college eligibility.Frazier already had declared for the NBA draft, but could have withdrawn and returned to Tulane...

No. 8 Texas A&M's Gilder out for 2-3 weeks with knee injuryCOLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) No. 8 Texas A&M's Admon Gilder will miss two to three weeks with a knee injury.Gilder was injured on Wednesday against Savannah State, and coach Billy Kennedy announced the timetable for his return...

Ex-USC coach Tony Bland pleads guilty in corruption caseNEW YORK (AP) Former University of Southern California assistant basketball coach Tony Bland has pleaded guilty in a criminal case in which prosecutors said bribes were paid to steer top athletes to certain schools.Bland pleaded guilty on Wednesday in Manhattan...

Associated PressOturu scores 26 as Minnesota beats Penn State 75-69By BRIAN HALLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Daniel Oturu had his 12th double-double of the season with 26 points and 14 rebounds, Marcus Carr added 27 points and Minnesota came from behind to beat Penn State 75-69 on Wednesday night.Carr added nine...