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Gonzaga tops Cincinnati in OT for Maui title
Robert Sacre scored 14 points and Gonzaga won the Maui Invitational for the first time in three tries, beating Cincinnati 61-59 in overtime Wednesday night at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Hossa scores twice in Blackhawks debut
Marian Hossa scored twice in his first game for Chicago, and the Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks 7-2 on Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory.
No. 5 Kentucky survives OT scare from Stanford
Freshman sensation John Wall scored a season-best 23 points, including clutch shots in the final minute that sent the game to overtime, and No. 5 Kentucky closed with an eight-point run for a 73-65 victory over gritty Stanford on Wednesday night in the championship game of the Cancun...
LeBron scores 34 as Cavs cruise past Pistons
LeBron James scored 12 of his 34 points in the first quarter, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers build a cushion it used to cruise to a 98-88 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
Beasley’s tip lifts Heat to win over Magic
Michael Beasley dunked a missed shot by Dwyane Wade with 1.6 seconds remaining, lifting the Miami Heat to a 99-98 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.
Kidd moves into 2nd all-time in assists
Jason Kidd moved into second place on the NBA’s career assists list during the Dallas Mavericks’ game with the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
Artest: N.Y. media, fans scare off free agents
Lakers small forward Ron Artest, not surprisingly, has an interesting take on the Knicks and the summer of 2010. Artest says that if marquee free agents stay away from New York next year, it won't be because they're scared off by the prospects of having to work with a bad...
Jimmy Johnson says Tebow can't be NFL QB
Take a look at Florida's star quarterback on and off the field.
10-time All-Star Iverson reportedly will retire
Allen Iverson is set to retire from the NBA, according to an online report. Commentator Stephen A. Smith published a statement on his Web site Wednesday attributed to Iverson. It says Iverson plans to retire but also that "I feel strongly that I can still compete at the highest level."
Report: Buffalo Bills meet with Shanahan
Two-time Super Bowl winner Mike Shanahan met with the Buffalo Bills to discuss their head coaching vacancy, according to a published report.
Kobe scores 34, Lakers rule Knicks in paint
Kobe Bryant scored 34 points, Pau Gasol added 11 points and 16 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers exploited a major size advantage in their fourth straight victory, 100-90 over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.
Cards yet to schedule McGwire press conference
Mark McGwire was hired to be the St. Louis Cardinals’ hitting coach a month ago, and the former home run king’s initial media session has yet to be scheduled.
Ohio St. rolls behind Turner’s 2nd triple-double
Ohio State’s Evan Turner is on NBCSports.com’s preseason team, but who else made it? We spotlight 25 of the game’s best.
Baylor star joins elite group of women dunkers
Baylor freshman Brittney Griner became the seventh woman to dunk in a college basketball game when she slammed one down against Jacksonville State on Tuesday night.
No. 5 Kentucky 73, Cleveland St. 49
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) -Once John Wall gained his footing, not even a warped court could slow down Kentucky.
Clausen reportedly has black eye after punch
Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen is nursing a black eye after getting punched outside a South Bend bar early Sunday morning.
Cowboys TE Witten iffy with ankle injury
IRVING, Texas (AP) -Cowboys tight end Jason Witten will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game against Oakland because of an ankle injury.
Bucs demote defensive coordinator Bates
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -Tampa Bay's Raheem Morris is taking it upon himself to fix one of the NFL's worst defenses.
AP Source: Bills consider Shanahan for coach
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -The Buffalo Bills consider two-time Super Bowl-winner Mike Shanahan a legitimate candidate to be their next head coach.
Jimmie Johnson celebrates crown, with Damon assist
NEW YORK (AP) -Jimmie Johnson has put together the kind of winning streak that Johnny Damon and the Yankees can certainly appreciate.
USC, LSU, Miami alive for BCS at-large bids
Southern California, LSU and Miami are among eight teams that cannot earn an automatic BCS bid, but are still in contention for an at-large invite to a marquee bowl game.
Cardinals’ Pujols wins third NL MVP award
St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols won his second consecutive National League Most Valuable Player award Tuesday.
Weis turning focus to finale at Stanford
Charlie Weis tried to set the example for his Notre Dame players Tuesday by refusing to talk about his future or any other distractions at his weekly news conference, focusing instead on Stanford.
3 Sacred Heart lacrosse players accused of rape
The attorney for a Sacred Heart University lacrosse player charged with helping two teammates sexually assault a woman says the accusations are a gross exaggeration of alcohol-fueled hijinks.
Oden matches career high as Blazers rout Bulls
Greg Oden tied a career high with 24 points and LaMarcus Aldridge also had 24 to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Chicago Bulls 122-98 onMonday night.
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