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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...

Zach Smith returning to Texas Tech instead of NBA draftLUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Zach Smith is staying at Texas Tech for his senior season after initially entering his name into the NBA draft.Smith can return to the Red Raiders since he didn't hire an agent. He was able to...

AP Sports Writer7 people who threatened NCAA ref after Kentucky loss ID'dBy ERIC OLSONOMAHA, Neb. (AP) Seven people who threatened basketball referee John Higgins after an NCAA Tournament game in March have been identified. Information on them will be referred to authorities in their jurisdictions and to the...

Prep standout Porter to join brother, dad, at MissouriCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Prep basketball standout Jontay Porter has announced his intention to sign with Missouri, joining his older brother and father.Porter, who recently completed his junior season in Seattle, averaged 14.3 points and 13.6 rebounds per game for undefeated...

Top Texas recruit's brother says he took improper giftsAUSTIN, Texas (AP) The older brother of Texas basketball recruit Mo Bamba says Bamba took improper gifts and money from a Detroit financial adviser that would make him ineligible to play in college.Ibrahim Johnson posted a rambling, profanity-laced, 20-minute Facebook...

Thad Matta out as basketball coach at Ohio StateCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Thad Matta is out as Ohio State's basketball coach after 13 seasons.He said at a news conference Monday it was a ''mutually agreed'' decision.He coached the Buckeyes to two Final Fours while he was there from 2005...

Joe Ford, member of Vandy's F-Troop team in 1970s, has diedPADUCAH, Ky. (AP) Joe Ford, a member of Vanderbilt's F-Troop team that won the 1974 Southeastern Conference regular season title, has died. He was 64.The McCracken County Sheriff's Department posted on its webpage that Ford was found dead...

AP Sports WriterAP source: LaVall Jordan agrees to become Butler's coachBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) LaVall Jordan is getting another chance to make his imprint at Butler.The Bulldogs' former star player who started his coaching career at his alma mater agreed Monday to become Butler's new head coach according...

Former Louisville player shot in Tennessee hometownMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Former Louisville basketball player Chris Jones says he has been shot in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee.Jones told The Courier-Journal that he was shot twice in the leg Tuesday night and was in the hospital. He says he will...

Hurricanes freshman Walker tears meniscus in kneeCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) Incoming Miami Hurricanes freshman guard Lonnie Walker has torn the meniscus in his right knee and will require surgery.Walker was hurt playing Tuesday, the Hurricanes said. The timetable for his return will be determined after the operation.A native...

Swanigan headed to NBA, but Edwards returning to PurdueWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) Big Ten player of the year Caleb Swanigan has decided to stay in this year's NBA draft.The 6-foot-9 sophomore will become the first Purdue player to leave school early since Glenn Robinson was taken No. 1...

Maui Invitational pairings announcedLAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) The pairings for the 2017 Maui Invitational have been announced and Wichita State and Notre Dame lead the brackets.Wichita State will face California while Marquette meets VCU in another quarterfinal, it was announced Tuesday.Notre Dame will play host Division II Chaminade and...