Billy Kennedy

Murray State Racers, fresh off NCAA tournament win, favorite again to win Ohio Valley title. It's no surprise that Murray State, the team that upset No. 4 seed Vanderbilt in the NCAA tournament and almost shocked Butler, is the overwhelming favorite to win the Ohio Valley Conference again this season.

Thomas' buzzer-beater lifts 13th-seeded Murray State to 66-65 victory over Vanderbilt. Murray State coach Billy Kennedy went with his gut and drew up a play his team had never run before, with Isacc Miles the go-to guy at the end.

Randle scores 18 to lead No. 13 California to 75-70 win over Murray St. in season opener. Jerome Randle scored 18 points and Patrick Christopher sparked a key second-half run that helped No. 13 California open its season with a 75-70 victory over Murray State on Monday night in the 2K Sports Classic.

NBA referees union angered that official was fined for dispute with Rivers. The NBA's referees union criticized the league on Friday for fining an official who was involved in a dispute with Boston coach Doc Rivers.