Sports briefs

RAIN AT INDY: The schedules just got more hectic for teams at the Indianapolis 500. Rain washed out Thursday's practice session during a week that was already shortened because there were no practices scheduled for Monday or Tuesday.

Boxing

BOXER SENTENCED: Boxer Ricardo Williams, a silver medalist at the 2000 Olympics, was sentenced to three years in prison for his part in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Prosecutors said he and two other men tried to pick up a package of drugs shipped to Cincinnati. Judge Arthur Spiegel could have sentenced Williams, 23, on Wednesday to 10 years or more in prison, federal authorities said. Williams apologized in court to his family, the judge and the community.

College football

BUCKEYE ARRESTED: Ohio State running back Erik Haw, a redshirt freshman expected to vie for a starting spot this season, was arrested Wednesday night for possession of marijuana. The Columbus native was the leading rusher in last month's spring game, finishing with 86 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. He is one of two scholarship running backs on the Buckeye roster.

Athletics

TCU HIRES AD: Daniel B. Morrison Jr., commissioner of the Southern Conference, was hired Thursday as athletic director at TCU. Morrison replaces Eric Hyman, who became South Carolina's AD last month.