BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Former UCLA and UAB basketball coach Gene Bartow has been diagnosed with stomach cancer.

DETROIT (AP) - Andres Galarraga threw 6 1-3 scoreless innings and Placido Polanco drove in three runs as the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 9-0 on Wednesday afternoon.

The 6-foot-9 sophomore said Wednesday he wants to get a feel for his draft status before making a decision. By not signing with an agent, Patterson could return to Kentucky. The draft is June 25.

RENO, Nev. (AP) - Nashville recording artist Emily West will sing the inaugural national anthem at Aces Ballpark during Friday night's home opener between the Reno Aces and the Salt Lake City Bees.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Trailing 2-0 in the eighth inning, the Reno Aces rallied for five runs in the frame to capture a come-from-behind, 5-2 victory on Wednesday at Security Service Field.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A person with knowledge of the decision says North Carolina State has chosen Western Carolina's Kellie Harper to replace Hall of Famer Kay Yow as the Wolfpack's women's basketball coach.

Former Wolf Pack pitcher Chad Qualls surrendered run-scoring singles to Colby Rasmus and Albert Pujols in the ninth inning of Tuesday night's game against the Cardinals.

The Mets have benched Former Wolf Pack star Ryan Church for Wednesday night's game against the San Diego Padres, according to the New York Times.

Several websites are reporting that former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick may appear on a reality television show after a 23-month prison sentence for dog fighting charges.

Josh Whitesell celebrated his 27th birthday with two hits and an RBI, but three Colorado Springs runs in the fourth and fifth innings proved to be too much for Reno Tuesday night, as the Sky Sox topped the Aces 7-2 at Security Service Field.

Baseball card maker Topps says it has caught competitor Upper Deck stealing.

Boston right-hander Josh Beckett was stunned Tuesday after receiving a six-game suspension from Major League Baseball, which determined he intentionally threw a pitch near the head of the Los Angeles Angels' Bobby Abreu last week.

Kings center Spencer Hawes will miss Sacramento's season finale after straining his troublesome left knee on a scary play against Denver.

The Diamondbacks optioned right-handed reliever Billy Buckner to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday. Buckner had allowed seven earned runs in four innings, a 15.75 ERA.

The New York Islanders have won the NHL draft lottery and will have the first overall pick.

Prosecutors say former New York Mets pitcher Ambiorix Burgos has been sentenced to 9 months in jail for throwing his girlfriend against a wall and pummeling her in a hotel near Shea Stadium.

DePaul scoring leader Dar Tucker plans to enter the NBA draft and hire an agent.

Nevada basketball coach David Carter says the Wolf Pack have hired a new assistant coach who spent the last two seasons as an assistant at Seattle University.

Nevada’s Ryan Hallisey and San Jose State’s Erica Moston have been named the Western Athletic Conference Golfers of the Week for April 6-12.

Fresh from leading unbeaten UConn to the NCAA championship, Geno Auriemma is set to become coach of the U.S. women's basketball team through the 2012 Olympics.

Boston pitcher Josh Beckett has been suspended for six games and fined by Major League Baseball, which determined he intentionally threw a pitch near the head of the Los Angeles Angels' Bobby Abreu last week.

Mike Anderson has signed a seven-year deal to remain Missouri's basketball coach.

Autopsy results show that longtime Phillies' TV and radio broadcaster Harry Kalas died from heart disease.

The Las Vegas Bowl has a new sponsor, Maaco Inc., and is going to be played Dec. 22.

Oscar De La Hoya is calling it quits in the ring.