RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina State sophomore T.J. Warren is taking his high-scoring game to the NBA.

In a statement released by the school, the Atlantic Coast Conference's player of the year said he had “a fun ride” but was ready to enter the NBA draft.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Wake Forest is hoping Danny Manning can turn around its slumping basketball team. No miracles needed.The former Kansas star is taking over the project of rebuilding the Demon Deacons, and he thinks his new team is closer than recent results might indicate.The centerpiece of the Jayhawks' “Danny and the Miracles” 1988 national title team was hired last week to replace Jeff Bzdelik, who resigned under intense public pressure three weeks ago following four mostly unremarkable seasons.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Vancouver Canucks fired president and general manager Mike Gillis on Tuesday, a day after being eliminated from playoff contention.

CLEVELAND — For the second time, veteran major league umpire John Hirschbeck has lost a son.Michael Hirschbeck died Tuesday of unknown causes in Poland, Ohio. The Indians said he was 27. No other details were immediately available.John Hirschbeck had been scheduled to work, but was with his family.