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Bridges, No. 6 Michigan State hold off Illinois 87-74CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Miles Bridges helped No. 6 Michigan State overcome a game so sloppy, coach Tom Izzo called it ''ridiculous.''Bridges scored 31 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. had 21 points and 11 rebounds and the Spartans beat Illinois 87-74 on...

AP Sports WriterStewart leads way in Washington's 72-40 blowout of USCBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Isaiah Stewart scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Quade Green added 14 points and Washington rebounded from a loss to open conference play with a 72-40 win over Southern California on Sunday night.Stewart...

Tar Heels star freshman Cole Anthony entering NBA draftCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) North Carolina freshman point guard Cole Anthony is entering the NBA draft.Anthony announced his decision Friday. He had been considered a likely one-and-done player and a high first-round draft prospect before his arrival in Chapel Hill,...

AP Sports WriterK-State coach Weber agrees to 2-year contract extensionBy DAVE SKRETTAMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Kansas State basketball coach Bruce Weber went from the hot seat to the NCAA Tournament last season.That was enough to earn him two more years on the job.Weber agreed to a contract extension Tuesday...

Alabama hosts Kentucky looking to topple another Top 25 teamBy The Associated PressHere are a few things to watch in the Southeastern Conference this week:GAME OF THE WEEKEND: No. 15 Kentucky at Alabama: Kentucky has lost three of its last five games and is coming off a closer-than-expected 92-85...

AP Sports WriterHall of Fame coach and administrator C.M. Newton, 88, diesBy GARY B. GRAVESC.M. Newton's life in basketball started as a player, but he impacted the game even more as a coach and administrator thanks to a belief in diversity and a grand vision that changed the rules...

Pitino, Adidas reach settlement; terms not disclosedLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Former Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino has reached a settlement with Adidas, the Hall of Fame coach and the global sportswear company said in a joint statement Monday.Pitino had contended in a lawsuit that Adidas ''outrageously conspired'' to funnel...

Randolph powers Florida A&M past Coppin State, 65-54TALLAHASSEE, Fla (AP) MJ Randolph had 20 points and 15 rebounds as Florida A&M topped Coppin State 65-54 on Monday night.Evins Desir had 13 points for Florida A&M (4-11, 2-2 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). DJ Jones added 10 rebounds. Rod Melton Jr.,...

The Latest: Murray State has big lead over MarquetteBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the first round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):6:15 p.m.Murray State has opened up a double-digit lead over Marquette.The Racers scored the first seven points of the second half on a dunk by KJ...

AP Sports WriterPitino outraged at NCAA penalties, Louisville will appealBy GARY B. GRAVESLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) The NCAA didn't feel Louisville went far enough with its self-imposed sanctions following a sex scandal investigation, so the governing body Thursday handed down a few more.An outraged Rick Pitino feels the NCAA...

AP Sports WriterCoach says suspended Texas guard Kerwin Roach could returnBy JIM VERTUNOAUSTIN, Texas (AP) Despite three suspensions, the door is still open for Texas senior guard Kerwin Roach II to return this season.The team's leading scorer remains suspended ''indefinitely'' but coach Shaka Smart said Monday the decision...

Whyte scores 23 points, leads Boston U in 91-63 winBOSTON (AP) Walter Whyte hit four 3-pointers and scored 23 points and Boston University overcame a slow start to beat Division III-member Polytechnic University 91-63 on Saturday.Sukhmail Mathon scored 12 points and had nine boards, Max Mahoney added 12...