NBA basketball

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 22 hrs ago

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

FILE - In this Dec. 9. 2018, file photo, Grand Canyon coach Dan Majerle watches his team play Nevada during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Phoenix. Former men's basketball coach Dan Majerle has filed a lawsuit for breach of contract after being fired by Grand Canyon in March 2020. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)

Fired coach Majerle sues GCU for breach of contract

By John Marshall May. 19, 2020 08:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Tulane running back Amare Jones is tackled for a loss by Auburn defensive end Marlon Davidson (3) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. Davidson was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

The Latest: Aussie rules football to kick off on June 11

By The Associated Press May. 14, 2020 05:25 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 14, 2020 11:13 AM EDT
May 16 1884 — Isaac Murphy, a black jockey considered one of the greatest U.S. riders, wins the first of his three Kentucky Derby titles...

NCAA delays date for NBA draft entrants to return to school

May. 13, 2020 07:34 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA is pushing back its deadline for early entrants to the NBA draft to withdraw and return to school, though it will wait to set a...

Georgetown guard Mac McClung transferring to another school

By Howard Fendrich May. 13, 2020 05:11 PM EDT
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...

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2015, file photo, Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, left, winner of the Lapchick Character Award, gets together with former St. John's basketball coach Lou Carnesecca at the organization's annual luncheon, in New York. Krzyzewski and Carnesecca are among those who teamed up with Madison Square Garden for a video posted on social media Wednesday night, May 13, 2020, saluting essential workers leading the fight against the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

The Latest: College hoops coaches salute essential workers

By The Associated Press May. 13, 2020 01:28 PM EDT

Former Celtics, Canisius guard Johnny McCarthy dies at 86

May. 13, 2020 11:36 AM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — John McCarthy, who won an NBA title with 1964 Boston Celtics and helped the Canisius Golden Griffins to a pair of NCAA Tournament...

Purdue's top defender to enter basketball transfer portal

May. 12, 2020 07:35 PM EDT
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. ...

Maryland basketball team adds Alabama transfer Galin Smith

May. 12, 2020 01:20 PM EDT
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. ...

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2020, file photo, Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Stanford, Calif. Arizona State faced what could have been a difficult 2020-21 basketball season with three key players potentially leaving the program. Things have changed quickly now that Bobby Hurley has pulled in what may be the best recruiting class in school history. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Addition of Christopher puts Arizona State in good shape

By John Marshall May. 07, 2020 03:12 PM EDT

Ex-Wake Forest center Olivier Sarr transferring to Kentucky

May. 06, 2020 04:26 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Former Wake Forest center Olivier Sarr said Wednesday he is transferring to Kentucky, giving the Wildcats an experienced 7-footer after...

UCLA forward Jalen Hill (24) grabs a rebound next to Southern California forward Isaiah Mobley (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

UCLA's Jalen Hill withdraws name from NBA draft

May. 02, 2020 04:18 PM EDT

NC State recruit Josh Hall to stay in draft, skip college

May. 01, 2020 12:24 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State signee Josh Hall is staying in the NBA draft. The 6-foot-9 forward announced his decision in a...