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Michigan's Franz Wagner out 4-6 weeks with fractured wristANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan freshman Franz Wagner is expected to miss four to six weeks with a fractured right wrist.The school said Monday a full recovery is anticipated. The 6-foot-8 Wagner is the younger brother of former Michigan standout...

AP Sports WritersKentucky vs. Kansas showdown highlights SEC/Big 12 ChallengeBy STEVE MEGARGEE and DAVID BRANDTHere are some things to watch in Southeastern Conference basketball this week:GAME OF THE WEEKENDNo. 9 Kansas at No. 8 Kentucky: This matchup of two top-10 teams is the headline attraction in Saturday's SEC/Big 12...

AP Basketball WriterCollege hoops' must-watch games to close the regular seasonBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) The college basketball season has been filled with great games the past four months, from the showdown between Kentucky and North Carolina in Las Vegas to Nevada's miracle comeback against New Mexico.But it's not...

The Latest: Gophers' Lynch suspended in alleged assaultMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Latest on the suspension of Minnesota Gophers center Reggie Lynch over a new 2016 sexual assault allegation (all times local):12:05 a.m.Minnesota athletic director Mark Coyle says basketball player Reggie Lynch has been suspended from competition.Coyle says Lynch remains...

Florida State extends Hamilton's contract through 2019-20TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Florida State has extended basketball coach Leonard Hamilton's contract through the 2019-20 season.The deal was announced Thursday. The contract had been set to expire after the 2018-19 season.Hamilton has coached the Seminoles for 15 seasons and is the winningest...

Late steal and layup lifts Pacific over CSU Northridge 79-77LOS ANGELES (AP) Brandon McGhee stole it from Darius Brown II with 5 seconds left and passed it ahead to Roberto Gallinat for the winning layup to help Pacific beat CSU Northridge 79-77 on Sunday.Brown missed a half-court attempt...

AP Sports WriterVols' Barnes to get $26 million over next 5 seasonsBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes will make $26 million over the next five seasons as part of a hefty raise he will receive after speaking with UCLA about its coaching vacancy earlier...

AP Sports WriterMuch-changed TCU not concerned about 10th-place predictionBy STEPHEN HAWKINSFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) TCU felt snubbed after being left out of the NCAA Tournament last season. As for those picking the Horned Frogs to now finish at the bottom of the Big 12 standings, no big deal.''Preseason...

Associated PressNo. 14 Ohio State drops Iowa 82-64, takes Big Ten leadBy JACOB MYERSCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Keita Bates-Diop had 14 points and eight rebounds, and No. 14 Ohio State beat Iowa 82-64 on Saturday for sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.Kaleb Wesson added 18 points...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Jaylen Johnson had 14 points and 10 rebounds and Louisville cruised past Bellarmine 71-55 on Sunday in its exhibition opener.The Cardinals led just 32-26 at halftime behind 33 percent shooting but began the second 7 of 16 from the field. They shoot 13 of 27...

NCAA alleges University of Oregon infractions in 4 programsEUGENE, Ore. (AP) The University of Oregon committed infractions in four athletic programs, including the men's and women's basketball teams, the NCAA has alleged.Men's coach Dana Altman and women's coach Kelly Graves are accused of exceeding the NCAA limit of...

AP Sports WriterBig 12/SEC Challenge showcases depth of both conferencesBy STEVE MEGARGEEParity in the Southeastern Conference and Big 12 races has raised the stakes of Saturday's Big 12/SEC Challenge as teams in both leagues try to upgrade their NCAA Tournament credentials.Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said this week he'd be...