Basketball

MINNEAPOLIS — Richard Pitino is less than half of Tubby Smith’s age. That alone has brought a seismic shift for the Minnesota basketball program, with last week’s takeover by the 30-year-old Pitino. The energy of youth can always bring positive change, but the impact of Pitino’s...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Richard Pitino might not have been the first choice by Minnesota to replace Tubby Smith, and questions about favoritism could follow him the rest of his career. But neither the Gophers nor Pitino are about to apologize for who he is, or temper their confidence...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rudy Gay had 26 points and five rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors to a rare road victory in the West 95-93 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. DeMar DeRozan had 25 points and Kyle Lowry added 11 points and seven assists for the Raptors, who beat...

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) -- Tim Pernetti resigned as Rutgers athletic director on Friday, two days after the basketball coach he hired was dismissed for abusive behavior during practices - actions that prompted nationwide outrage once a video went public. By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports...

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) -- A person familiar with the decision says Tim Pernetti is out as Rutgers athletic director amid a men's basketball scandal that also cost the coach his job. By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) -- A person familiar with the decision...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rick Pitino is one proud papa. A day after his son Richard Pitino agreed to become the next head coach at Minnesota, Rick Pitino proclaimed the 30-year-old up-and-comer “more than ready” for the challenge. Richard Pitino only has one year of head coaching...

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Nikola Pekovic scored 27 points and Ricky Rubio added 18 points, 12 assists and eight steals to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 107-98 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Pekovic made 11 of 14 shots from the field and also had eight rebounds. Rubio...