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Georgetown F Whittington tears ACL

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WASHINGTON (AP) Georgetown forward Greg Whittington has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and it's not clear when he'll be able to play basketball.

Georgetown coach John Thompson III says Tuesday that "there is no specific timetable" for Whittington's return.

The 6-foot-8 Whittington played in only 13 games last season for the Hoyas before being suspended for academic reasons. He averaged 12.1 points and 7.0 rebounds.

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Hermann starts first day as Rutgers' AD

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) Saying she has already rolled up her sleeves and is ready to work, Julie Hermann took over as Rutgers' athletic director with the promise that her No. 1 job is to create an atmosphere for Scarlet Knights students to excel on and off the field.

The embattled Hermann showed up for work before most of her employees on Monday morning and started the task of leading an embarrassed athletic department back to respectability, winning back boosters and alumni and leading the university into the Big Ten Conference in 2014.

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Miami infractions hearings complete

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The NCAA hearings to determine if the University of Miami committed major infractions involving former booster Nevin Shapiro ended Friday after 16 1/2 hours over two days. The Committee on Infractions typically releases its report six to eight weeks after a hearing, though there is a chance that the Hurricanes may have to wait longer before hearing their fate.

"I know everybody's glad to get it to this point," said Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford, who has steadfastly supported Miami throughout the investigation. "Everybody will also be glad when it's fully culminated and hopefully that will be sooner rather than later. Certainly the hope would be prior to the beginning of another football season. It's been an extraordinary long investigation."

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AD says Louisville enjoying 'magic time'

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Louisville's best year ever has forced the Cardinals to re-arrange the trophy cases around the athletic department.

The Cardinals have had to make room for that big crystal basketball along with the men's NCAA title trophy, while the women's program must create space for the plaques from their stunning runner-up finish. That's on top of finding a spot to display the Sugar Bowl trophy won by the football team, with additional hardware possibly coming if Louisville's baseball team wins the College World Series this weekend.

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Seagears back at Rutgers, won't transfer

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) Junior guard Jerome Seagears has returned to Rutgers and will not transfer, as originally planned.

Seagears completed the necessary paperwork Friday, the school said. And according to NCAA transfer guidelines, Seagears is eligible to return to the Scarlet Knights and be eligible for 2013-14 competition.

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N. Arizona's Murphy had solid first year

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) Northern Arizona coach Jack Murphy is meticulous, has been since his days under Arizona coach Lute Olson, even back to his stint as student manager for his high school team.

He had a great tutor in his previous stop, watching and learning as Memphis coach Josh Pastner navigated his way through being a head coach for the first time.

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UConn's Blaney to retire after 43 years

STORRS, Conn. (AP) George Blaney has announced an end to his 43-year coaching career, retiring after 12 seasons as an assistant at Connecticut.

The 73-year-old's departure comes a season after his longtime friend Jim Calhoun stepped down as head coach.

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Arizona extends Miller through 2017-18

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) The University of Arizona's Board of Regents has approved a one-year contract extension for basketball coach Sean Miller through the 2017-18 season.

Miller's current contract increases yearly to $2.6 million in 2016-17, but he requested that the fifth year be the same as the fourth. He earned $2.2 million last season, along with numerous academic and performance bonuses.

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Services held for ex-Miami coach Coles

OXFORD, Ohio (AP) Former players and coaching colleagues were among mourners at funeral services for former Miami (Ohio) basketball coach Charlie Coles, the school's career victory leader.

Hundreds of people attended the visitation and funeral services Thursday at Millett Hall on the Miami campus in southwest Ohio.

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Rice athletic director Greenspan resigns

HOUSTON (AP) Rick Greenspan says he is resigning as Rice University's athletic director after three years in the position.

In a statement issued by the university Thursday, Greenspan says he will leave June 30 to expand his consulting business and pursue other opportunities offered him.

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