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The Latest: Outlaws run in front of limited fans in Missouri
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The World of Outlaws raced in front of live fans -- through attendance was greatly capped because of the coronavirus pandemic -- for the first time in months at a Sprint Car event in Peavley, Missouri. The Outlaws returned last...
F Brendan Bailey leaving Marquette to pursue pro career
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette forward Brendan Bailey is bypassing his final two seasons of eligibility to pursue a pro career. Bailey had entered his name into consideration for the NBA draft in April but still had the option of returning to school. Bailey and Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski announced...
Ex-Hoya, ex-Knick, current Georgetown coach Ewing has COVID
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgetown basketball coach Patrick Ewing tested positive for COVID-19 and is being treated at a hospital. “This virus is serious and should not be taken lightly,” the Hall of Famer as a player for the Hoyas in college and the New York Knicks in the NBA said in a statement...
Georgetown guard Mac McClung transferring to another school
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgetown guard Mac McClung plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal so he can switch schools after taking his name out of consideration for the NBA draft. “Mac was an integral piece of our program, and when he let me know his decision, I was disappointed, but he needs to do...
Purdue's top defender to enter basketball transfer portal
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — First, Nojel Eastern entered his name in the NBA draft. Now the rising senior has put his name into the NCAA's transfer portal. Either way, it sounds as if the Purdue guard could become the second veteran in a month to leave the Boilermakers program after coach Matt Painter...
Maryland basketball team adds Alabama transfer Galin Smith
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The Maryland men's basketball team has signed forward Galin Smith, who appeared in 94 games over the past three seasons at Alabama. The 6-foot-9 Smith has one year of eligibility remaining, effective immediately. Smith had 20 starts with the Crimson Tide and shot 56 percent from...
Addition of Christopher puts Arizona State in good shape
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State clawed its way through last season, putting itself in position for a third straight NCAA Tournament before the coronavirus pandemic canceled everything. Once the offseason hit, the losses started mounting. Two key players were gone to graduation. Three more declared early...
Ex-Wake Forest center Olivier Sarr transferring to Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Former Wake Forest center Olivier Sarr said Wednesday he is transferring to Kentucky, giving the Wildcats an experienced 7-footer after the team's entire starting lineup declared for the NBA draft. “He gives us a veteran, established player who has not only played on a big...
UCLA's Jalen Hill withdraws name from NBA draft
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jalen Hill is staying at UCLA for his redshirt junior season. A team spokesman says Hill has withdrawn his name from the NBA draft. Hill started 25 of 30 games for the Bruins under first-year coach Mick Cronin last season, averaging 9 points and a team-leading 6.9 rebounds. Junior guard...
NBA pushes back draft combine, draft lottery
The NBA is delaying the draft lottery and draft combine, events scheduled for Chicago later this month. The league made the decision Friday, though it has been expected for some time. The lottery cannot occur until the regular season is completed or is declared over, because team records determine the odds that...
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