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AP Sports WriterJayhawks' Bragg charged in drug possession caseBy DAVE SKRETTALAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Kansas forward Carlton Bragg has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and remained suspended indefinitely Monday from the third-ranked Jayhawks.Lawrence municipal court administrator Vicki Stanwix confirmed that Bragg was given a notice to appear...

AP Sports WriterNo. 1 seed Kansas, No. 2 Duke on collision course in MidwestBy ERIC OLSONOMAHA, Neb. (AP) Kansas is a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year and is on a collision course with No. 2 seed Duke in the Midwest Region.The...

Associated PressDuarte scores 25 as No. 17 Oregon beats Utah 79-73By JOHN COONSALT LAKE CITY (AP) Chris Duarte scored 25 points and Eric Williams Jr. added 19 to lift No. 17 Oregon to a 79-73 victory over Utah on Saturday night.LJ Figueroa scored 15 points for the Ducks...

Howard says Livers is day to day for No. 12 MichiganANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan coach Juwan Howard said forward Isaiah Livers is day to day, and it remains unclear if he'll be able to play Sunday against Michigan State.The 12th-ranked Wolverines travel to play the 14th-ranked Spartans...

Missouri Valley Conference invites Valpo to join the leagueVALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) The Missouri Valley Conference has invited Valparaiso to join the league, replacing Wichita State.The league Tuesday that its nine members voted unanimously to extend an invite to the Crusaders, who currently play in the Horizon League, effective...

AP Sports WriterKrzyzewski says California law a needed conversation starterBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Mike Krzyzewski believes it's time for college sports to get in step with the times when it comes to paying athletes, though the Duke coach said getting there raises a lot of challenging questions.Krzyzewski...

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...

Former Florida men's basketball coach Tommy Bartlett diesCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) Tommy Bartlett, who coached the Florida men's basketball team for seven seasons, has died. He was 88.Tom Tallent, the manager at Chattanooga Funeral Home, confirmed Thursday that Bartlett died Wednesday at his Chattanooga home.Bartlett had a 95-85 record...

AP Basketball WriterAdvice for overseas basketball tours: Be aware, respectfulBy JOHN MARSHALLTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Washington coach Mike Hopkins has taken multiple teams overseas with USA Basketball, coaching in Olympics, world championships and various events.Each time a team goes on an international trip, the message is the same: Enjoy...

Michigan State clears ex-basketball players in rape caseEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Three former Michigan State University men's basketball players have been cleared of wrongdoing in connection with allegations that they sexually assaulted a female student in 2015, according to the school.A report from a school-launched Title IX investigation...

Connecticut has given men's basketball coach Kevin Ollie a five-year contract extension worth just more than $7 million that will run through the end of the 2017-18 season. Ollie has demonstrated to UConn that he can coach, lead, coordinate, relate and organize a program. He also has had to ensure his...

AP Sports WriterBig East thinking if campuses aren't open sports is a no goBy TOM CANVANThe presidents of the 11 members of the Big East Conference are leaning toward not allowing sports to be played at schools this season unless their campuses are open.Commissioner Val Ackerman disclosed the thinking...