LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville coach Rick Pitino says there is "absolutely no truth" to the rumors that he is returning to the NBA.

Pitino released a statement Saturday saying neither he nor anyone representing him has contacted the Sacramento Kings' about their vacant coaching job.

He says the rumors are hurting the Kings and misleading players he is attempting to recruit to Louisville.

DARLINGTON, S.C. — Jeremy Mayfield was suspended indefinitely by NASCAR on Saturday for failing a random drug test, becoming the first driver to violate a toughened new policy that went into effect this season.Mayfield tested positive for a banned substance last weekend at Richmond International Raceway. NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter would not reveal what banned substance Mayfield used, but Hunter said it was not an alcohol-related offense.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Filly Rachel Alexandra, after a day of jostling among owners of other Preakness hopefuls, appears likely to get the chance to run in the second jewel of the Triple Crown.Owner Jess Jackson declared the Kentucky Oaks winner primed for the Preakness following an easy four-furlong workout on Sunday at Churchill Downs.Rachel Alexandra covered the half-mile in 48.40 seconds under exercise rider Dominic Terry, a work trainer Steve Asmussen called "beautiful."

BERN, Switzerland — The Chicago Blackhawks will play the European champion Zurich Lions in Switzerland this fall.The NHL and International Ice Hockey Federation announced Sunday the teams will meet in the Victoria Cup in Zurich. The game is scheduled for Sept. 29 at the Hallenstadion arena.

INDIANAPOLIS — Instant replay has been approved starting next season for last-second shots in high school basketball championship games.The rule change by the National Federation of State High School Associations allows replay for review of a shot attempt at the end of the fourth quarter or overtime, and only when the last-second shot would affect the outcome of the game.The rule is not mandatory and leaves the decision whether to use it to each state association.