Court filings show a plea bargain is in the works for ex-Michigan State basketball star and retired NBA player Jay Vincent, who appeared in court Tuesday on charges in a $2 million Internet scam.

After the reserves faltered, U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski stuck with the starters for nearly the entire second half to pull out a 70-68 victory over Brazil that kept the Americans unbeaten in the world championship.

Lithuania rallied from an 18-point second-half deficit to beat Spain 76-73 Tuesday in a game between the two Group D favorites at the basketball world championship.

Basketball’s governing body says more than 100 random drug tests will be conducted at the world championship, its largest program ever.

Turner Broadcasting System has dropped its appeal of a judge’s order that required the company to pay a Texas businessman $281 million over the sale of the Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers.

Former Nuggets international scout Masai Ujiri has been named the team’s new executive vice president of basketball operations.

Former West Virginia star Da’Sean Butler has signed with the Miami Heat, becoming the team’s 18th player under contract going into training camp.

The United States survived its first tough test at the world championship, edging Brazil 70-68 on Monday when Leandro Barbosa’s shot rattled out at the buzzer.