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No. 2 Syracuse beats No. 19 Louisville 52-51

C.J. Fair scored 13 points and No. 2 Syracuse scored the final six points of the game to beat No. 19 Louisville 52-51 on Monday night, snapping a seven-game losing streak against the Cardinals.
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Big 2nd half leads Magic past Timberwolves 102-89

Jason Richardson scored 17 points, and Jameer Nelson and Hedo Turkoglu each added 14 as the Orlando Magic used a big second half to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 102-89 on Monday night.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  24 minutes ago

No. 13 Tennessee routs No. 7 Kentucky women 91-54

Meighan Simmons scored a season-high 25 points and No. 13 Tennessee routed No. 7 Kentucky 91-54 on Monday night.
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No. 9 Baylor beats Iowa State 79-64

Perry Jones III rediscovered his shooting touch with 18 points and No. 9 Baylor rebounded from consecutive losses with a 79-64 victory over Iowa State on Monday night.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  43 minutes ago

Analysts: Peru rebel capture won't dent drug trade

The capture of the Shining Path's last remaining ideologue is undoubtedly a major blow to what's left of the once-potent guerrilla group but it is unlikely to diminish the illicit cocaine trade that financed it, Peruvian analysts said Monday.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  1 hour ago

Mayweather trashes Jeremy Lin on Twitter

Not every athlete is caught up in the Linsanity.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  1 hour ago

Police strike ends in Rio de Janeiro

A police strike in Rio de Janeiro ended Monday just days before the city explodes in chaos for the world's biggest Carnival bash.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  1 hour ago

Former receiver Freddie Solomon dies

Freddie Solomon, the former Miami Dolphins and 49ers wide receiver who became known as "Fabulous Freddie" and committed himself to community service, has died. He was 59.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  1 hour ago

Padres sign TV analyst Grant to multiyear contract

Masur to do both TV and radio in 2012.
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Safari Club banquet set for Saturday

Each year, the San Diego Chapter of Safari Club International stages a fundraiser to raise money for conservation and hunting causes in San Diego and around the world.
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Canepa: Chargers can't let Jackson walk

Facing must-win season, Bolts need to keep one of their best players.
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Monique Henderson: Born to run

The child in her couldn't wait to get on the track that led to Olympic gold.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  2 hours ago

UN Security Council visits Haiti to review mandate

The United Nations Security Council has begun a four-day mission in Haiti to review the terms of its mandate.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  2 hours ago

Slain lacrosse player showed signs of suffocation

A University of Virginia lacrosse player found dead in her bedroom in May 2010 showed signs of suffocation and had a potentially lethal neck injury, the coroner who performed her autopsy testified Monday at her ex-boyfriend's murder trial.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  2 hours ago

ND higher ed board to sue to drop Fighting Sioux

North Dakota's Board of Higher Education will file a lawsuit challenging a state law requiring the University of North Dakota's athletics teams to be called the Fighting Sioux.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  3 hours ago

Penn State puts child abuse scandal costs at $3.2M

Penn State says it has spent $3.2 million on lawyers, consultants and public relations firms in response to child sex abuse allegations against a former assistant football coach arrested in early November.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  3 hours ago

Banana Joe the affen wins early at Westminster

Perched on his hind legs, peering over the top rail of his pen, Banana Joe was right in the middle of the backstage circus at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  4 hours ago

Drivers pleased with progression of new Indy cars

IndyCar drivers are dropping their initial complaints about this season's new cars.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  4 hours ago

Correction: Tournament of Hope golf story

In a Feb. 12 story about a new golf event, the $8.5 million Tournament of Hope, The Associated Press erroneously reported that this was a World Golf Championship event. The tournament is sanctioned by the International Federation of PGA Tours, which separately also sanctions the four WGC events.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  4 hours ago

Steelers GM says no decision made on Hines Ward

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't ready to part ways with Hines Ward just yet.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  4 hours ago

Knicks think they'll stay hot when stars join Lin

Amare Stoudemire watched Linsanity from Florida, a welcome break as he grieved the death of his brother.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  4 hours ago

Nets guard Keith Bogans has ankle surgery

New Jersey Nets guard Keith Bogans has undergone ankle surgery and is expected to be fully recovered for training camp next season.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  5 hours ago

US tabs 21 players for women's basketball pool

Baylor junior Brittney Griner is on her way to joining a select group.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  5 hours ago

Judge: Sandusky gets local jury, can see grandkids

A judge ruled Monday that former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky can have supervised contact with most of his grandchildren, saying there was no evidence that the children's parents wouldn't be able to keep them safe.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  5 hours ago

FCC urged to end sports blackout rule

Most people weighing in on a sports blackout rule are urging the Federal Communications Commission to scrap it.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  6 hours ago
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