Memphis’ internal inquiry into basketball program finds no proof of wrongdoing

Memphis says it should keep the victories from the 2007-08 season that ended in the national title game after an internal investigation turned up no proof that a former men’s basketball player cheated on his SAT exam.

“Certainly, the University of Memphis should not suffer a financial penalty or vacation of records for the 2008 NCAA tournament as a result of this allegation,” according to a report detailing the school’s investigation into NCAA allegations.

The report, released to the Associated Press and other news outlets Tuesday under a public records request, details Memphis’ internal probe into accusations that a former player allowed a stand-in to take his SAT. The report also looked into charges of grade tampering on behalf of the player.

PRO BASKETBALL

Former Lakers coach Harris retires

Chicago Bulls assistant Del Harris has retired after a 33-year career in the NBA in which he was coach of the year in 1995 with the Lakers.

The 71-year-old Harris is leaving Tuesday after one season working under Bulls Coach Vinny Del Negro.

COLLEGE SOFTBALL

Washington wins NCAA title

Kimi Pohlman raced home on a squibber back to the circle in the third inning that Florida ace Stacey Nelson couldn’t handle, giving Washington the decisive run in a 3-2 victory for its first NCAA softball championship, in Oklahoma City.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

USC-UCLA game to kick off at 7 p.m.

Kickoff times for USC’s football opener against San Jose State and the Trojans’ annual rivalry game against UCLA have been set.

The Sept. 5 game against San Jose State at the Coliseum will start at 12:30 p.m. and will be televised nationally by FSN.

The Nov. 28 UCLA game at the Coliseum will begin at 7 p.m. and also will be televised by FSN. It marks the first time since 1977 that the rivals will play at night, USC’s sports information office said.

-- Gary Klein

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Along with the USC game, FSN will televise the Bruins’ game against Kansas State on Sept. 19 at 7:15 p.m. ESPN will broadcast UCLA’s game against Tennessee in Knoxville on Sept. 12.

The pretrial hearing for UCLA defensive back E.J. Woods on sexual battery and battery charges was continued until June 24.

-- Chris Foster

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Boston College quarterback Dominique Davis is transferring after his academic suspension. The school said he has not decided where he will go.

SOCCER

Onyewu sues over alleged racism

U.S. defender Oguchi Onyewu is suing an Anderlecht player over an alleged racial insult, hoping the case will help eradicate on-field racist abuse in European soccer.

Onyewu, who plays for Standard Liege, says Anderlecht’s Jelle Van Damme called him a “dirty monkey” during the Belgian league playoffs. Van Damme has denied the allegations and says he is not a racist.

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Mexico has agreed to participate in the Copa Libertadores and Copa America, less than a month after breaking ties with South American football. The Mexican Football Federation had said it would not participate in South American tournaments because clubs from Uruguay and Brazil refused to play Copa Libertadores matches in Mexico following the swine flu outbreak.

COLLEGE BASEBALL

Fullerton-Louisville NCAA series set

A best-of-three NCAA Division I baseball super regional between Cal State Fullerton and Louisville will start Friday at Fullerton’s Goodwin Field. Friday’s game will be at 7:30 p.m., Saturday’s at 2 p.m. A third game, if necessary, will be Sunday at 7 p.m.

-- Gary Klein