IN BRIEF

BASKETBALL

Rule on free throws in prep games changed

Rebounders on free-throw attempts will be positioned along the foul lane three feet farther from the basket during high school basketball games next season.

The National Federation of State High School Associations, the umbrella organization for more than 18,500 U.S. high schools, approved a rule change vacating the two marked lane spaces closest to the basket to reduce rough play and fouls while rebounding missed free throws.

Starting this fall, players will move back one lane space during a free-throw attempt. A new mark also will be applied to the lane line nearest the free-throw line to designate the last lane space.

Also: Washington State coach Tony Bennett received a $200,000 pay raise that will guarantee him $1 million a year. His amended contract was extended through 2015.

FOOTBALL

Broncos' Cutler found to have Type 1 diabetes

Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, business manager Marty Garafalo confirmed.

Cutler found out about two weeks ago that he was diabetic and needed daily insulin injections, Garafalo said.

He said Cutler, 25, was managing his disease and "in no way is his football career jeopardized."

Also: A nonprofit group that hands out the Butkus Award to the nation's top college linebacker will stop presenting it after a yearlong legal battle with the Hall of Famer.

Dick Butkus sued in Los Angeles federal court in 2007, demanding the Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando relinquish control of the Butkus Award, which it had given out for 23 years and trademarked in 1987. He said the club didn't raise enough money for charity, and in April won a summary judgment.

A woman in Burlington, Ky., has accused Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Ahmad Brooks of punching her in the face last month.

Brooks was ordered to appear June 6 in Boone District Court on a complaint filed this week by Destiny Rosich.

MISCELLANEOUS

Montgomery indicted for heroin distribution

Former track star Tim Montgomery has been indicted on heroin distribution charges, the Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk reported.

The 33-year-old sprinter was arrested Wednesday on a sealed indictment, accused of dealing more than 100 grams of heroin in Virginia in the past year, according to the newspaper.

Also: Seven of Marion Jones' relay partners filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport seeking to retain their 2000 Olympic medals.

Jones had her medals stripped last year after admitting to doping during the Sydney Games. Last month, the International Olympic Committee disqualified her relay partners, conceding none of the athletes broke any rules.

The College of Southern Nevada softball team beat Snow College 4-3 before falling 5-0 to fifth-ranked Salt Lake Community College at the Region 18 Tournament in Salt Lake City.

Mandy Tapia (16-17) pitched a complete game in the opener for the Coyotes (28-26).

Lindsey Palmer (27-0) pitched a three-hitter to lead Salt Lake past CSN, which now faces Colorado Northwestern Community College at noon today in an elimination game.

Rafael Nadal defeated Feliciano Lopez 6-4, 6-3 to reach the Barcelona (Spain) Open quarterfinals, posting his 100th win on clay in his last 101 matches.