Former Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino sued the university’s Athletic Association for $37.6 million, claiming his contract was breached and that he was fired with no justified cause. The school dismissed Pitino in October in wake of the FBI investigation into bribery and fraud in college basketball Continue reading “Pay up: Pitino sues Louisville for millions after ouster”
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Former NBA star Gordon arrested on robbery charges
Former NBA player Ben Gordon was arrested on a felony robbery charge in Los Angeles, the latest in a string of incidents over the past few months. Gordon, 34, allegedly punched the manager … Continue reading “Former NBA star Gordon arrested on robbery charges”
No. 9 North Carolina rolls past Portland
PORTLAND, Ore.– It wasn’t the best of starts for No. 9 North Carolina. Facing an overmatched foe in Portland, the Tar Heels needed a full half to put away the Pilots as Luke Maye led North Carolina to a 102-78 victory in the first round of the Phil Knight 80 Invitational on Thursday. Continue reading “No. 9 North Carolina rolls past Portland”