COLUMBUS, Ohio — Even though Penn State and Ohio State are banned from playing in the Big Ten title game or a bowl as part of NCAA sanctions, both are still eligible to win the conference's Leaders Division and receive a trophy this season.

The Big Ten office confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday that the Nittany Lions (0-1) and 14th-ranked Buckeyes (1-0) could still be officially recognized as division champs. Neither can play in the Big Ten title game, however.

PITTSBURGH — Pitt will host national powers Connecticut, Syracuse and Notre Dame during its final basketball season in the Big East.The Panthers, who are moving to the Atlantic Coast Conference along with Syracuse next summer, will also host conference games against Cincinnati, Marquette, DePaul, South Florida and Villanova.

LOS ANGELES — Dodgers No. 2 starter Chad Billingsley will miss the rest of the season after being placed on the 60-day disabled list Wednesday because of elbow pain.The 28-year-old left-hander was 10-9 with a 3.55 ERA in 25 starts.

SUGAR LAND, Texas — Roger Clemens will pitch to his oldest son Friday when he makes his second start for the independent Sugar Land Skeeters.