IN BRIEF

BASKETBALL

NCAA panel approves three rules changes

An NCAA committee has approved three rules changes intended to clarify block-charge calls, who can shoot free throws after an injury and the expanded use of replay.

Secondary defenders must establish position outside the area between the backboard and the front of the rim to draw a charge call. The change was based on surveys and the coaches' desire to reduce the amount of contact occurring underneath the basket.

The panel also addressed the perceived advantage that teams can get when a fouled player is injured. Previously, the shooting team's coach could select any player on his roster to take free throws. Now, the opposing coach must select from the four players remaining on the court.

The committee approved expanding replay to determine flagrant fouls, which would result in ejection.

Also: Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Steve Nash will serve as a correspondent for CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman" at Game 3 of the NBA Finals today in Orlando, Fla. The Phoenix Suns guard will appear on Wednesday's show to present his report on the game.

LSU forward Tasmin Mitchell has withdrawn from the NBA Draft and will return to the Tigers next season.

He averaged 16.3 points and 7.2 rebounds as a junior last season.

GOLF

Junior Open attracts tough fields at Anthem

Some of the nation's top junior golfers will compete in the American Junior Golf Association's Las Vegas Junior Open beginning today at Anthem Country Club.

Henderson's AJ McInerney, who finished third last year, returns as one of the favorites in the boys division. Also competing in the 54-hole, stroke-play event are Connor Morris and Yuki Kato of Las Vegas and Tad Darland and Kevin Stratton of Henderson.

On the girls side, defending champion Lindsey Weaver of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Emily Stephens and Jennifer Hahn of Henderson are in the field.

Also: UNLV golfer Eddie Olson earned honorable-mention honors as the Golf Coaches of America announced All-America teams Monday.

MISCELLANEOUS

Top-seed Texas defeats TCU, advances to CWS

Freshman Taylor Jungmann allowed two hits over six innings as top-seeded Texas earned its first trip to the College World Series since 2005 with a 5-2 win over Texas Christian.

Kevin Keyes homered in the first inning for the Longhorns (46-14-1).

Also: Real Madrid announced the signing of Brazilian soccer star Kaka from AC Milan. Reports said the Spanish club will pay Milan 65 million euros ($92 million).

Richard Petty Motorsports laid off nine employees and reduced salaries throughout the organization, fallout from Chrysler's bankruptcy filing.

Roy Boe, who owned both the Julius Erving-led New York Nets of the ABA and the New York Islanders of the NHL in the 1970s, has died. He was 79.

Las Vegan Jesus Magdaleno advanced in the USA Boxing National Championships in Denver, winning his 119-pound preliminary bout with a 26-10 decision over Roman Morales of San Ardo, Calif.

The tournament, which features the nation's top male and female amateur boxers, runs through Saturday.

Professional Bowlers Association Hall of Famer and two-time defending champion Tom Baker led after the first day of the U.S. Bowling Congress Seniors Masters at South Point. Baker's total of 1,212 led Tom Carter's 1,204, with Keith Sharp (1,165) third.