Sports Roundup: Bett doping ban; Kansas tops; McNair dies; Woods lost to Mickelson

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

USOC aware of sex abuse since the early 1990s: court documents

The United States Olympic Committee was informed of sexual abuse in gymnastics more than two decades ago, long before the sexual abuse by former national team doctor Larry Nassar became a high-profile scandal, according to federal court filings. In a statement included in filings at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on Wednesday, former USA Gymnastics (USAG) President Kathy Scanlan said during her tenure from 1994 to 1998 she had notified the committee of sexual abuse within the organization soon after she took charge, but "little was done" to address the issue.

Warriors G Curry unhurt in a multi-car crash

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry apparently was not injured when the Porsche he was driving was hit twice in a multi-car crash Friday morning. The collision occurred on Highway 24 in Oakland, Calif., around 9 a.m., the California Highway Patrol reported.

Houston Texans owner McNair dies at 81

Houston Texans owner Bob McNair died Friday in Houston, the team announced. He was 81. "It is with deep sadness that we announce Houston Texans Founder, Senior Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and philanthropist, Robert C. McNair passed away peacefully in Houston today with his loving wife, Janice, and his family by his side," the team said in a statement.

Mickelson beats Woods in $9 million winner-take-all match

Phil Mickelson has played in Tiger Woods' shadow for much of his career but got some semblance of revenge on Friday by winning their $9 million matchplay exhibition under the floodlights in Las Vegas. With the match all square through regulation, Mickelson sealed the win at the fourth hole of a sudden-death playoff when he drained a four-foot birdie putt on a makeshift 93-yard hole after the duo had teed off from a practice green.

Improving Mariota expected to start Monday vs. Texans

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is expected to start Monday night's game against the Houston Texas after being a full practice participant on Friday. Mariota was limited in practice the previous two days as he recovers from a stinger he suffered in Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. He is listed on the injury report with a neck injury.

Top 25 roundup: No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners edges No. 13 West Virginia Mountaineers to make Big 12 title game

No. 6 Oklahoma's defence surrendered more than 700 yards Friday but also returned two Will Grier fumbles for touchdowns as the Sooners survived 59-56 against No. 13 West Virginia in Morgantown, W. Va. Kyler Murray threw for 354 yards and ran for 114 more, as Oklahoma (11-1, 8-1 Big 12) put up 668 total yards to secure a berth in the Big 12 championship game and stay in the College Football Playoff hunt. Murray threw three touchdowns and ran for a fourth.

Golf: No doubting Thomases as Belgium lead World Cup

Thomas Pieters and Thomas Detry stormed clear of the chasing pack and into a five-stroke lead after the third round of the World Cup of Golf on Saturday, putting Belgium on track for a maiden title in the $7 million team event. Having put on a wet weather clinic during the foursomes on Friday, the tall Belgian duo thrived in dry conditions to shoot nine-under 63 in the four-ball format at Metropolitan Golf Club.

Athletics: Kenyan medalist Bett gets four-year doping ban

Kenyan world 800 meters bronze medalist Kipyegon Bett has been handed a four-year ban for doping, the IAAF Athletics Integrity Unit said in a statement on Friday. Bett, 20, refused to allow a urine sample to be taken in February and then in July when a sample was taken, he tested positive for the prohibited substance Erythropoeitin (EPO), an endurance-boosting hormone, the integrity unit said.

Royals hire ex-MLB manager Matheny as an advisor

The Kansas City Royals have named former St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny as a special advisor, the team announced Friday. Royals general manager Dayton Moore said Matheny will work in the scouting and player development areas.

Top 25 roundup: No. 2 Kansas tops No. 5 Tennessee in overtime

Dedric Lawson had 24 points, eight in overtime, and freshman Devon Dotson added 17 points as No. 2 Kansas made a case for returning to the top of the polls with an 87-81 victory over No. 5 Tennessee in the finals of the NIT Season Tip-Off at Barclays Arena in Brooklyn on Friday. Dotson followed a Lawson tip-in with a three-point play as the Jayhawks (5-0) scored the first five points in overtime for a 74-69 lead and never trailed while winning their 14th straight game against an AP Top 10 team.