Pitino files suit against Adidas

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Former Louisville coach Rick Pitino is suing Adidas, saying the sportswear maker ‘‘ outrageously conspired’’ to funnel money to the family of a Cardinals recruit without his knowledge.

Pitino’s lawsuit was filed Tuesday, a day after the Louisville Athletic Association fired him for cause after acknowledging the school’s involvement in a federal bribery investigation of college basketball. Hours after Pitino was fired Monday, Adidas terminated its personal- services agreement with him.

Pitino’s lawsuit says Adidas’ activities made it appear he was aware of the bribery practices. The suit seeks a jury trial and compensatory and punitive damages.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Irish QB Wimbush ready

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said quarterback Brandon Wimbush is ‘‘ 100 percent’’ ready for the No. 13 Irish’s home game Saturday against No. 11 USC after missing their game Oct. 7 against North Carolina with a foot injury.

Wimbush passed for 782 yards and six touchdowns and ran for 402 yards and eight touchdowns in Notre Dame’s first five games.

MISCELLANEOUS Vegas gets WNBA team

The WNBA said the San Antonio Stars are being bought by MGM Resorts International and are moving to Las Vegas. The league said the relocation was approved unanimously.

The Predators recalled forward Frederick Gaudreau, who scored three goals in the Stanley Cup Final last season.

Top- ranked Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Swiss Indoors next week in Basel because of soreness in his right knee.