Arrests made in Duquesne shootings
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- Pittsburgh police announced Tuesday arrest of one teenager and search for another for the shootings of five Duquesne University basketball players Sunday.
The players hurt in the shootings were sophomore Aaron Jackson, and juniors Sam Ashaolu, Stuard Baldonado, Shawn James and Kojo Mensah. Ashaolu remains in critical condition at Mercy Hospital.
Brandon Baynes, 18, was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, carrying a firearm without a license, and criminal conspiracy.
Police have an arrest warrant out for William Holmes, 18, also of Penn Hills. Police say he's the second gunman in this case and is considered to be armed and extremely dangerous.
Police also reportedly arrested 19-year-old Duquesne sophomore Brittany Jones, who is reportedly an associate of Baynes. She was charged with reckless endangerment, carrying a firearm without a license and criminal conspiracy.
James, the nation's leading shot-blocker last season, transferred from Northeastern University.
Kansas State suspends tight end Norwood
MANHATTAN, Kan., Sept. 19 (UPI) -- Kansas State tight end Rashaad Norwood, the Wildcats leading receiver this season, won't play in Saturday's home game against ninth-ranked Louisville.
Norwood was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with disorderly conduct.
"I'm disappointed in what happened and I'm disappointed in the circumstances that would lead to such an event," Kansas State Coach Ron Prince said. "We have a responsibility. I think it's a privilege to wear a K-State uniform. I anticipate his return and I think he'll do it."
Norwood has caught 13 passes for 143 yards for the Wildcats, who are 3-0 and coming off a 23-7 victory over Marshall last Saturday.
"He's been a very big contributor," Prince added. "We have a lot of players who are ready to step up and that will be our expectation. Right now all I'm saying is that he won't play this weekend."
Oklahoma coach questions penalties
NORMAN, Okla., Sept. 19 (UPI) -- University of Oklahoma head football coach Bob Stoops questioned the severity of a penalty given to officials who altered the outcome of a game.
Stoops questions whether the one-game suspensions given by the Pac-10 Conference to the officiating crew and instant replay operators was a severe enough punishment after two controversial decisions gave a 34-33 victory to Oregon, The Oklahoman reported Tuesday.
"At least they have reacted to it and tried," said Stoops. "Truly, there can be no amends to it, and it can't be corrected. I've made a million mistakes. I'll make a million more. In each game and in that game included, I wish there were things I could have done differently or changed.
"Unlike officials, players and coaches don't have that opportunity (to correct mistakes). They had an opportunity to get it right, and they chose not to."
Pac-10 Commissioner Tom Hansen said in a statement that tapes of the game had confirmed accusations by OU officials that errors had been made by the game officials, giving Oregon possession of an onside kick and upholding a pass interference penalty.
Soccer player Mendes dies during practice
SALIHORSK, Belarus, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- Brazilian striker Nilton Mendes had a heart attack and died during practice with FC Shakhtyor Karagandy in Belarus at the age of 30.
Mendes died during a team workout Monday, team officials said Tuesday.
He had played in the central Asia region since 1999 and was player of the year with Irtysh in 2000. He was also player of the year when he led Superleague with 21 goals while playing for Astana in 2001.
Mendes collected 79 goals in 200 games with the three Superleague squads he played up for -- Irtysh, Astana, Shakhtyor.
He scored his first European competition goal this season in his team's first-round draw in the UEFA Intertoto Cup and had his final goal Aug. 4 while playing his against Astana.
The team planned to honor Mendes with a minute of silence before its game Wednesday.
