Source: Pitino won't resign at news conference

Source: Pitino won't resign at news conference

Published Aug. 26, 2009 7:39 p.m. ET

Embattled Louisville coach Rick Pitino is holding a press conference at 3 p.m. ET today, but is not expected to resign or take a leave of absence, according to a source close to Pitino.


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Lousville sports information director Kenny Klein said he does not know what Pitino plans to discuss during the press conference, but said the coach participated in individual workouts with his players Wednesday morning.

Pitino admitted two weeks ago to having a sexual encounter at a Louisville restaurant in 2003 with a woman, who was later charged with trying to extort him for millions.

Earlier on Wednesday, Louisville police released audio and video recordings of phone calls and an interview with Karen Cunagin Sypher.

Sypher is currently facing counts of extortion and lying to the FBI.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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