Professional basketball
Florida's Mann returning for sophomore year, chance to start

Jul. 07, 2020 03:54 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida guard Tre Mann is returning for his sophomore season. Mann withdrew his name from the NBA draft Tuesday...

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Hillcrest Prep's Makur Maker (20) controls the ball against Sunrise Christian Academy during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass. Highly touted prospect Maker picked Howard University over UCLA, Kentucky and Memphis. The five-star recruit is the highest-ranked player to commit to a Historically Black College or University since ESPN began tracking such things in 2007. Maker is a 6-foot-11 center who declared for the NBA draft in April before opting to consider college basketball. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Top prospect Maker picks Howard over UCLA, Kentucky, Memphis

Jul. 03, 2020 05:17 PM EDT

Michigan announces Smith, Brown joining basketball program

Jun. 25, 2020 01:14 AM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan officially announced Wednesday that Mike Smith and Chaundee Brown are joining the basketball program as transfers. ...

FILE - In this Saturday, March 1, 2014, file photo, Brooklyn Nets' Jason Collins reacts from the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee. Groups that advocate for civil rights and women’s rights have joined notable athletes in asking the NCAA to move the first and second rounds of the 2021 men’s basketball tournament out of Idaho after the state passed a law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports. A letter sent and signed by a list of professional athletes including Megan Rapinoe, Billie Jean King, Jason Collins and Sue Bird calls for the NCAA to move the games set to be held March 2021 at Boise State University. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Nets-Bucks 3/1/2014

Jun. 10, 2020 05:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 12, 2017, file photo, Texas State coach Danny Kaspar reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Troy for the Sun Belt tournament title in New Orleans. Texas State ordered an investigation Friday, June 5, 2020, into a former basketball player's allegations of racist remarks by coach Danny Kaspar. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Texas State investigates racial abuse claims against coach

Jun. 05, 2020 01:10 PM EDT

Brad Keselowski (2) drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Bristol, Tenn. Keselowski won the race. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
The Latest: 75 Penn State football players to return Monday

By The Associated Press Jun. 04, 2020 06:18 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jun. 04, 2020 10:27 AM EDT
June 6 1919 — Man o’ War wins his first race, a 5-furlong contest over a straightaway at Belmont Park. The 3-to-5 favorite wins by six...

Mike Miller leaves Memphis coaching staff to focus on family

Jun. 03, 2020 03:06 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Miller is leaving Memphis coach Penny Hardaway's staff after two seasons, saying he needs to spend more time with his family. ...

Clemson leading scorer Simms returning for final year

Jun. 01, 2020 05:23 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson leading scorer Aamir Simms is returning for a final season after withdrawing his name from the NBA draft. ...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jun. 01, 2020 11:19 AM EDT
June 2 1896 — Hastings, ridden by H. Griffin, edges Handspring by a neck to capture the Belmont Stakes. 1908 — Royal...

Florida guard Andrew Nembhard (2) powers past Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
Florida G Nembhard withdraws from NBA draft, transfers

By Mark Long May. 30, 2020 02:31 PM EDT

The gates of St. Edwards' Lewis-Chen Family Soccer Field are locked and marked closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Tuesday, May 5, 2020, in Austin, Texas. In response to the economic impact of COVID-19, St. Edwards says they are cutting cut six sports programs including men's and women's tennis, men's and women's golf and men's soccer. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
The Latest: Georgia St plans to reopen athletic facilities

By The Associated Press May. 29, 2020 06:53 PM EDT

Hoya to B12: Ex-Georgetown G McClung signs with Texas Tech

May. 28, 2020 05:32 PM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Former Georgetown guard Mac McClung will play at Texas Tech after Davide Moretti's departure from the Red Raiders to play professionally...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 28, 2020 10:28 AM EDT
June 3 1932 — Lou Gehrig becomes the first major league player to hit four consecutive home runs in a game, giving the New York Yankees a...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 28, 2020 10:22 AM EDT
May 30 1903 — Flocarline becomes the first filly to win the Preakness Stakes. 1908 — Jockey Joe Notter misjudges the...

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, file photo, Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall, in Washington. In a statement issued by Georgetown on Friday, May 22, 2020, Ewing has tested positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Ewing out of hospital after being treated for COVID-19

By The Associated Press May. 25, 2020 01:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, in Philadelphia. In a statement issued by Georgetown on Friday, May 22, 2020, Ewing has tested positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Ex-Hoya, ex-Knick, current Georgetown coach Ewing has COVID

By Howard Fendrich May. 22, 2020 07:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, file photo, Marquette's Brendan Bailey, left, drives against Xavier's Paul Scruggs (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Cincinnati. Bailey is bypassing his final two seasons of eligibility to pursue a pro career. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
F Brendan Bailey leaving Marquette to pursue pro career

May. 22, 2020 07:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns reacts on the sideline after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. The Chicago Bears and cornerback Artie Burns agreed to a one-year contract, agent Drew Rosenhaus said on Saturday, March 21, 2020.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
The Latest: LSU to resume voluntary workouts June 8

By The Associated Press May. 22, 2020 07:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 9, 2020, file photo, Gates stand locked outside the closed Manchester City Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, northern England, as the English Premier League soccer season has been suspended due to coronavirus. With no games being played, recent sports headlines have centered around hopes and dreams — namely, the uncharted path leagues and teams must navigate to return to competition in the wake of the pandemic. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)
The Latest: Ohio State AD talks football games this fall

By The Associated Press May. 20, 2020 03:33 PM EDT