Colleges: Probation for BYU hoop

The BYU men’s basketball program was placed on probation for two years and must vacate 47 wins under sanctions imposed by the NCAA in an improper-benefits case involving guard Nick Emery. The NCAA said the player received more than $12,000 in benefits from four boosters, including travel to concerts and an amusement park and the use of a new car . ...

Arike Ogunbowale scored 30 points in three quarters as top-ranked Notre Dame opened its women’s basketball national title defense with a 103-58 victory over Harvard in South Bend, Ind.