Newsmakers

Investigated Blackhawks star Patrick Kane is the subject of a police investigation in his western New York hometown, according to The Buffalo News. The newspaper said the 26-year-old winger is under investigation in Hamburg, where he lives in the offseason, over an incident that reportedly occurred over the weekend. It was unclear whether Kane had been interviewed by law enforcement as part of the probe, the paper said. Neighbors told the Tribune that three unmarked police cars descended upon Kane’s lakefront property Sunday night and several plainclothes officers entered his home using flashlights. At least one officer wore gloves and could be seen taking pictures in the front, said one witness, who asked not to be named.

Considered NCAA leaders are considering two new ways to help college athletes determine if they should turn pro and earn a degree after they go pro. Committee members will look for better ways to evaluate draft prospects and debate whether former college athletes should be allowed to return to school and complete their degrees. The NCAA also is seeking ways to measure and possibly limit athletic commitment time so athletes can pursue more demanding majors, get internships and conduct research.

Injured The Utah Jazz say point guard Dante Exum suffered a torn ACL this week while playing for the Australian National team.The 20-year-old was driving into the lane and came to a jump stop when his left knee buckled. It is unknown when Exum will return. Utah Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey said in the release that their main concern is Exum’s long-term health. Exum was drafted by the Jazz with the No. 5 pick in 2014 and started 41 games last year. He averaged 4.8 points.

• South Carolina’s women’s basketball two-time Southeastern Conference player of the year Tiffany Mitchell had foot surgery last week. The surgery to her left foot shouldn’t keep Mitchell out of the lineup when the Gamecocks open the season in November. Mitchell injured her ankle in an exhibition game for the U.S. team competing in the Pan Am Games last month. Mitchell averaged 14.4 points last season.

Announced The Iowa wrestling team will host Oklahoma State in the first NCAA match to be held in a Division I football stadium. The Hawkeyes will face the Cowboys on Nov. 14 at Kinnick Stadium for “Grapple on the Gridiron,” an effort to break the record for the largest crowd for a single match. It’s currently held by Penn State at nearly 16,000.