Friday, March 12
COL BKB: Texas-El Paso 75, Tulsa 61
TULSA, Okla., March 12 (UPI) -- Randy Culpepper scored 21 points Friday in leading a No. 21 Texas-El Paso team that wasn't really pushed in a 75-61 Conference USA Tournament win over Tulsa.
COL BKB: Tennessee 76, Mississippi 65
NASHVILLE, March 12 (UPI) -- Wayne Chism scored 16 points and collected 15 rebounds Friday in helping No. 13 Tennessee post a 76-65 SEC Tournament victory over Mississippi.
COL BKB: Kentucky 73, Alabama 67
NASHVILLE, March 12 (UPI) -- John Wall scored 23 points and Patrick Patterson 20 Friday, helping No. 2 Kentucky to a 73-67 come-from-behind SEC Tournament win over Alabama.
Oh Canada! WH spokesman dons hockey jersey
WASHINGTON, March 12 (UPI) -- White House spokesman Robert Gibbs began Friday's briefing in a Canadian hockey jersey, payment for bets on the gold medal U.S.-Canada Olympic hockey tilts.
COL BKB: Temple 69, St. Bonaventure 51
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., March 12 (UPI) -- Juan Fernandez scored 10 points in the game's first 7:13 Friday, sending No. 17 Temple off to a 69-51 Atlantic 10 Tournament win over St. Bonaventure.
COL BKB: Illinois 58, Wisconsin 54
INDIANAPOLIS, March 12 (UPI) -- Illinois' Mike Tisdale scored 21 points and the Illini held off a late charge Friday in a 58-54 Big Ten Tournament victory over No. 18 Wisconsin.
COL BKB: Ohio State 69, Michigan 68
INDIANAPOLIS, March 12 (UPI) -- Evan Turner hit a 3-pointer from near half-court at the buzzer Friday, allowing No. 7 Ohio State to escape with a 69-68 Big Ten Tournament win over Michigan.
COL BKB: Duke 57, Virginia 46
GREENSBORO, N.C., March 12 (UPI) -- Kyle Singler scored 10 consecutive Duke points Friday in firing the No. 4 Blue Devils to a 57-46 ACC Tournament victory over Virginia.
COL BKB: Kentucky 73, Alabama 67
John Wall scored 23 points and Patrick Patterson 20 Friday, helping No. 2 Kentucky to a 73-67 come-from-behind SEC Tournament win over Alabama.
Heat's Wright suspended for two games
Miami Heat forward Dorell Wright was suspended for two games following a drunken driving charge, the NBA team said Friday.
Heat's Wright suspended for two games
MIAMI, March 12 (UPI) -- Miami Heat forward Dorell Wright was suspended for two games following a drunken driving charge, the NBA team said Friday.
Nuggets' Karl to miss rest of road trip
DENVER, March 12 (UPI) -- Denver Coach George Karl, undergoing treatment for cancer, will miss the remaining three games of the Nuggets' current road trip, the NBA team said Friday.
Vonn wins race, overall World Cup crown
American Lindsey Vonn wrapped up her third consecutive overall World Cup championship by winning Friday's super-giant slalom in Germany.
U.S. still tops women's soccer rankings
NYON, Switzerland, March 12 (UPI) -- The United States, coming off a win at the Algarve Cup, remained atop the FIFA world women's soccer rankings released Friday.
Marquette ousts Villanova from Big East tourney
Mar. 12--NEW YORK -- Given the law of averages and Villanova's struggles over much of the last month, one got the feeling that Marquette was ready to turn the tables yesterday.
Report: Woods plans to play at Masters
ORLANDO, Fla., March 11 (UPI) -- Tiger Woods has decided to return to competitive golf at the first major championship of the year -- the Masters -- a source told FOXSports.com.
COL BKB: New Mexico 75, Air Force 69
LAS VEGAS, March 11 (UPI) -- Darington Hobson scored 28 points and Dairese Gary 20 Thursday in No. 9 New Mexico's 75-69 Mountain West Tournament victory over Air Force.
Schwartzel alone at the top after first day at Doral: Unheralded Charl Schwartzel braved a snarling Blue Monster course for the first-round lead in the WGC-CA Championship.
Mar. 12--Who is Charl Schwartzel, besides the first-round leader of the World Golf Championships-CA Championship after a 5-under-par 67?
NBA: Portland 110, Golden State 105
OAKLAND, Calif., March 12 (UPI) -- Andre Miller grabbed a key offensive rebound and then made two free throws Thursday, securing the Portland Trail Blazers' 110-105 victory over Golden State.
NHL: San Jose 8, Nashville 5
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 12 (UPI) -- Joe Pavelski scored two of San Jose's six third-period goals Thursday, rallying the Sharks to a wild 8-5 victory over Nashville.
COL BKB: UTEP 76, Central Fla. 54
TULSA, Okla., March 12 (UPI) -- Jeremy Williams helped No. 21 Texas-El Paso to an early surge Thursday and the Miners beat Central Florida 76-54 to coast into the Conference USA semifinals.
NHL: Calgary 2, Ottawa 0
CALGARY, Alberta, March 12 (UPI) -- Miikka Kiprusoff picked up his fourth shutout of the season Thursday in leading the Calgary Flames to a 2-0 decision over Ottawa.
Thursday, March 11
COL BKB: Baylor 86, Texas 67
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 12 (UPI) -- Ekpe Udoh scored 25 points Thursday in helping No. 20 Baylor break open the game in the second half en route to an 86-67 Big 12 semifinal win over Texas.
Villanova says it's getting better every day
NEW YORK -- Fear not, 'Nova Nation. Your team got better Thursday. Honest to You-Know-Who they did, or at least they said they did. They fixed some of the mistakes of the loss to West Virginia, played much better than in that clunker against Connecticut, are much better equipped to handle adversity than they were up in Syracuse ...
COL BKB: West Virginia 54, Cincinnati 51
NEW YORK, March 12 (UPI) -- Da'Sean Butler hit a 3-pointer under heavy pressure as time ran out Thursday, giving No. 6 West Virginia a 54-51 Big East quarterfinal victory over Cincinnati.
NHL: Colorado 3, Florida 0
DENVER, March 11 (UPI) -- Craig Anderson made 27 saves Thursday and collected his seventh shutout of the season in bringing the Colorado Avalanche a 3-0 win over Florida.
COL BKB: Brigham Young 95, TCU 85
LAS VEGAS, March 11 (UPI) -- Jimmer Fredette scored 43 points Thursday, helping No. 15 Brigham Young pull away down the stretch to defeat TCU 95-85 in the Mountain West quarterfinals.
NBA: Orlando 111, Chicago 82
ORLANDO, Fla., March 11 (UPI) -- Vince Carter helped stake Orlando to a huge early lead Thursday and the Magic easily picked up their seventh straight win -- 111-82 over Chicago.
Young Seavey has drive - and sweet dogs
Mar. 12--Eons ago, a brash young Rick Swenson beat defending champion Jerry Riley to the finish line in Nome by just five minutes to earn $9,600 and the first of his five Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race titles.
NHL: St. Louis 2, N.Y. Islanders 1 (SO)
UNIONDALE, N.Y., March 11 (UPI) -- T.J. Oshie and Brad Boyes delivered the only goals in the shootout Thursday, boosting the St. Louis Blues to a 2-1 triumph over the New York Islanders.
Teens booked in killing after manhunt
HEMET, Calif., March 11 (UPI) -- Two California teenagers wanted in the killing of a 16-year-old boy were found in Mexico and escorted back to California after a 4-month manhunt, police said.
NHL: Detroit 5, Minnesota 1
DETROIT, March 11 (UPI) -- Johan Franzen scored twice Thursday and the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff push rolling by blasting Minnesota 5-1.
NHL: Toronto 4, Tampa Bay 3 (OT)
TORONTO, March 11 (UPI) -- Phil Kessel scored on a backhander 3:33 into overtime Thursday to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 4-3 victory over Tampa Bay.
NHL: Boston 5, Philadelphia 1
PHILADELPHIA, March 11 (UPI) -- Tuukka Rask allowed only a second-period goal Thursday and made 31 saves in carrying the Boston Bruins to a 5-1 victory over Philadelphia.
NHL: Montreal 5, Edmonton 4 (SO)
MONTREAL, March 11 (UPI) -- Andrei Kostitsyn finally produced a shootout goal in the fifth round Thursday, boosting the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-4 victory over Edmonton.
NHL: Carolina 4, Pittsburgh 3 (OT)
RALEIGH, N.C., March 11 (UPI) -- Brian Pothier scored 23 seconds into overtime Thursday, giving the Carolina Hurricanes a 4-3 victory that halted Pittsburgh's four-game winning streak.
Villanova suddenly running out of time
NEW YORK -- Despite a full month of box scores that don't necessarily agree, Villanova coach Jay Wright maintains his team is still improving with each game, and the real breakthrough might be just around the next corner.
NBA: Atlanta 105, Washington 99
WASHINGTON, March 11 (UPI) -- Jamal Crawford scored 29 points Thursday and the Atlanta Hawks held on down the stretch to defeat Washington 105-99.
NHL: Columbus 2, Atlanta 1
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 11 (UPI) -- Mathieu Garon made 28 saves Thursday in leading Columbus to a 2-1 decision over Atlanta.
COL BKB: Kansas St. 83, Oklahoma St. 64
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 11 (UPI) -- A career-best 27 points from Jamar Samuels Thursday sent No. 9 Kansas State sailing into the Big 12 semifinals with an 83-64 whipping of Oklahoma State.
COL BKB: Notre Dame 50, Pittsburgh 45
NEW YORK, March 11 (UPI) -- Luke Harangody gave Notre Dame a 4-point lead with 16 seconds left Thursday and the Irish reached the Big East semifinals with a 50-45 win over Pittsburgh.
Report: Calhoun to stay at Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, Conn., March 11 (UPI) -- Jim Calhoun, whose Connecticut Huskies struggled during and after his medical leave of absence this year, reportedly will sign a new contract with the school.
Villanova falls to Marquette in Big East tournament
NEW YORK -- Given the law of averages, combined with Villanova's struggles over much of the last month, one got the feeling that Marquette was ready to turn the tables on Thursday.
Schwartzel leads WGC at Doral
DORAL, Fla., March 11 (UPI) -- Charl Schwartzel was bogey-free in shooting a first-round 5-under-par 67 Thursday and leads the PGA's WGC-CA Championship in Florida.
COL BKB: Tennessee 59, LSU 49
NASHVILLE, March 11 (UPI) -- Wayne Chism scored 17 points in No. 13 Tennessee's 59-49 Southeastern Conference Tournament victory Thursday over Louisiana State.
COL BKB: Texas A&M 70, Nebraska 64
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 11 (UPI) -- Donald Sloan scored 23 points in helping No. 24 Texas A&M hold off a second-half Nebraska run Thursday in a 70-64 Big 12 quarterfinal victory.
COL BKB: Marquette 80, Villanova 76
NEW YORK, March 11 (UPI) -- Lazar Hayward broke a late tie with a 3-point shot that lifted Marquette to an 80-76 victory Thursday over No. 10 Villanova in the Big East Tournament.
COL BKB: Kansas 80, Texas Tech 68
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 11 (UPI) -- Sherron Collins and Xavier Henry teamed for eight points in a 62-second span that fired No. 1 Kansas to an 80-68 win over Texas Tech in the Big 12 Tournament.
COL BKB: Georgetown 91, Syracuse 84
NEW YORK, March 11 (UPI) -- Chris Wright scored 27 points and the No. 22 Georgetown Hoyas used a second-half charge in a 91-84 Big East Tournament upset of No. 3 Syracuse.
PGA tournament in Puerto Rico rained out
RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico, March 11 (UPI) -- The first round of the PGA's Puerto Rico Open was postponed Thursday because of heavy rain.
E-mails to Fla.: Tiger treated too easily
ISLEWORTH, Fla., March 11 (UPI) -- The Florida Highway Patrol received more than 1,600 e-mails, most of them criticizing the agency, after Tiger Woods's car crash last year, officials said.
Math prof issues 2010 baseball predictions
NEWARK, N.J., March 11 (UPI) -- A U.S. professor says he has once again used mathematical analysis to compute the number of games Major League Baseball teams should win this year.
NHL: Phoenix 4, Vancouver 3 (SO)
GLENDALE, Ariz., March 11 (UPI) -- Adrian Aucoin scored the last of four consecutive Phoenix shootout goals Wednesday, giving the Coyotes a 4-3 win over Vancouver.
Study: Most will follow 'Madness' on TV
AUSTIN, Texas, March 11 (UPI) -- A majority of fans following the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament -- 83 percent -- will watch it on TV but the online audience is growing, a study indicated.
Wednesday, March 10
NBA: Sacramento 113, Toronto 90
SACRAMENTO, March 11 (UPI) -- Beno Udrih paced Sacramento to a huge third quarter Wednesday that sent the Kings soaring past Toronto 113-90.
Montana rallies, reaches NCAA tourney
OGDEN, Utah, March 11 (UPI) -- Anthony Johnson hit a jumper with 10 seconds left Wednesday, giving Montana a 66-65 win over Weber State and a berth in the NCAA Tournament.
NHL: Chicago 3, Los Angeles 2 (OT)
CHICAGO, March 11 (UPI) -- Patrick Sharp's second goal of the game, coming 2:08 into overtime Wednesday, lifted the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory over Los Angeles.
NBA: San Antonio 97, New York 87
SAN ANTONIO, March 10 (UPI) -- Manu Ginobili scored 28 points Wednesday and the San Antonio Spurs fought off a New York comeback to down the Knicks 97-87.
NBA: Miami 108, Los Angeles Clippers 97
MIAMI, March 10 (UPI) -- Dwyane Wade led a parade of Miami players to the free throw line Wednesday and the Heat held on to down the Los Angeles Clippers 108-97.
NBA: Dallas 96, New Jersey 87
DALLAS, March 10 (UPI) -- Jason Kidd came through with 20 points Wednesday, helping Dallas overcome an 18-point deficit and win its 13th straight game -- 96-87 over New Jersey.
Crosby's missing Olympics gear found
Gear used by Sidney Crosby when he scored the gold medal-winning goal for Team Canada, missing since the Vancouver Olympics, has been found, officials say.
NBA: Oklahoma City 98, New Orleans 83
OKLAHOMA CITY, March 10 (UPI) -- Kevin Durant scored 29 points Wednesday, Russell Westbrook came close to a triple-double and the Oklahoma City Thunder coasted past New Orleans 98-83.
Crosby's missing Olympics gear found
TORONTO, March 10 (UPI) -- Gear used by Sidney Crosby when he scored the gold medal-winning goal for Team Canada, missing since the Vancouver Olympics, has been found, officials say.
NBA: Denver 110, Minnesota 102
MINNEAPOLIS, March 10 (UPI) -- Chauncey Billups scored 25 points Wednesday and the Denver Nuggets ran off 15 in a row beginning late in the third period to fight off Minnesota 110-102.
Robert Morris earns NCAA trip
HAMDEN, Conn., March 10 (UPI) -- Dallas Green gave Robert Morris a late four-point lead Wednesday and the Colonials held on to defeat Quinnipiac 52-50 in the Northeast Conference title game.
NBA: Utah 115, Detroit 104
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 10 (UPI) -- Deron Williams was one of three Utah players with 18 points Wednesday and the Jazz rode a big second quarter to a 115-104 victory over Detroit.
Cubs' GM Hendry blasts Bradley comments
MESA, Ariz., March 10 (UPI) -- Chicago Cubs General Manager Jim Hendry says former Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley should "look in the mirror" over his poor stint with the team last year.
NBA: Memphis 111, Boston 91
BOSTON, March 10 (UPI) -- Rudy Gay scored 28 points Wednesday and the Memphis Grizzlies ran their franchise-record road winning streak to seven games with a 111-91 decision over Boston.
NHL: Washington 4, Carolina 3 (OT)
WASHINGTON, March 10 (UPI) -- Tomas Fleischmann fired a wrist shot past Manny Legace with 1:40 to go in overtime Wednesday, giving the Washington Capitals a 4-3 win over Carolina.
NHL moves to outlaw checks to head
BOCA RATON, Fla., March 10 (UPI) -- NHL general managers unanimously recommended Wednesday that "blindside" checks to the head be outlawed, league officials say.
NHL: New Jersey 6, New York Rangers 3
NEWARK, N.J., March 10 (UPI) -- Jamie Langenbrunner scored the go-ahead goal in the second period Wednesday and the New Jersey Devils pulled away to defeat the New York Rangers 6-3.
NHL: Buffalo 5, Dallas 3
BUFFALO, N.Y., March 10 (UPI) -- Thomas Vanek gave Buffalo the lead for good Wednesday and Ryan Miller was perfect through the final two periods, giving the Sabres a 5-3 win over Dallas.
Ravens re-sign WR Derrick Mason
BALTIMORE, March 10 (UPI) -- The Baltimore Ravens and veteran free agent wide receiver Derrick Mason have come to terms on a two-year deal, the team said Wednesday.
NBA: Charlotte 102, Philadelphia 87
PHILADELPHIA, March 10 (UPI) -- A near-perfect shooting effort from Gerald Wallace helped Charlotte to a quick start Wednesday and the Bobcats easily held on to defeat Philadelphia 102-87.
Oregon QB facing burglary charges
EUGENE, Ore., March 10 (UPI) -- University of Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli is facing second-degree burglary charges, records indicate.
Bryant signs with Bengals for $28M
CINCINNATI, March 10 (UPI) -- Free agent wide receiver Antonio Bryant has agreed to a $28 million, four-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, sources said Wednesday.
Jury deliberating in Williams murder case
DENVER, March 10 (UPI) -- Jurors in the trial of a man accused of killing Denver Broncos player Darrent Williams deliberated for a second day Wednesday.
COL BKB: Georgetown 69, South Florida 49
NEW YORK, March 10 (UPI) -- Chris Wright had eight points in a decisive first-half run Wednesday that lifted No. 22 Georgetown to a 69-49 Big East Tournament win over South Florida.
Marion Jones signs with WNBA's Tulsa Shock
TULSA, Okla., March 10 (UPI) -- Marion Jones, forced to return Olympic medals because of doping violations, signed a contract with the WNBA's Tulsa Shock, the team said Wednesday.
Investigators to probe Roethlisberger case
PITTSBURGH, March 10 (UPI) -- A lawyer representing Ben Roethlisberger said a team of investigators will be looking into allegations of sexual assault against the Pittsburgh Steelers star.
Vick faces protesters at awards ceremony
BALTIMORE, March 10 (UPI) -- Philadelphia Eagles player Michael Vick should not have been given the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation prize at a Baltimore event, protesters said.
Garciaparra retires as a Red Sox
FORT MYERS, Fla., March 10 (UPI) -- Nomar Garciaparra, who won two American League batting titles while with the Boston Red Sox, retired Wednesday, ending a 14-year Major League career.
One Tourney Down, One To Go: UConn's 72nd straight win yields 16th Big East title
Mar. 10--HARTFORD -- Of all the words used to describe the UConn women's basketball team during its NCAA Division I-record 72-game winning streak, "blue collar" would not exactly be near the top of the list.
Free-falling UConn routed by St. John's
Mar. 10--NEW YORK -- There have been other low moments this season for the UConn men's basketball team, exceedingly poor performances that have trumped the rather remarkable wins the Huskies earned. But few believed the Huskies were capable of the clunker they collaborated to produce Tuesday.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers 109, Toronto 107
LOS ANGELES, March 10 (UPI) -- Kobe Bryant had 32 points and hit a jump shot with 1.9 seconds left Tuesday to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 109-107 victory over Toronto.
NHL: Columbus 5, Anaheim 2
ANAHEIM, Calif., March 10 (UPI) -- Fedor Tyutin, Jakub Voracek and Antoine Vermette each had a goal and two assists Tuesday as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat Anaheim 5-2.
NBA: Portland 88, Sacramento 81
PORTLAND, Ore., March 10 (UPI) -- Brandon Roy had 19 points and eight rebounds while Nicolas Batum and Andre Miller each scored 14 Tuesday to lead Portland to an 88-81 win over Sacramento.
NHL: Ottawa 4, Edmonton 1
EDMONTON, Alberta, March 10 (UPI) -- Chris Kelly had a goal and an assist Tuesday and the Ottawa Senators defeated Edmonton 4-1 to snap a three-game losing streak.
Tuesday, March 9
NHL: Vancouver 6, Colorado 4
DENVER, March 10 (UPI) -- Mikael Samuelsson scored all three of his goals in the second period for his first NHL hat trick Tuesday and the Vancouver Canucks beat Colorado 6-4.
COL BKB: Butler 70, Wright State 45
INDIANAPOLIS, March 10 (UPI) -- Matt Howard and Shelvin Mack had 14 points each and Howard had nine rebounds Tuesday as No. 22 Butler routed Wright State 70-45 to earn an NCAA Tournament spot.
NHL: Florida 3, Minnesota 2 (SO)
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 9 (UPI) -- Cory Stillman scored late to force overtime and then netted the shootout winner Tuesday, lifting the Florida Panthers to a 3-2 victory over Minnesota.
NBA: Milwaukee 86, Boston 84
MILWAUKEE, March 9 (UPI) -- Andrew Bogut scored 25 points, grabbed 17 boards and blocked four shots Tuesday to pace the Milwaukee Bucks to an 86-84 win over Boston.
NBA: Utah 132, Chicago 108
CHICAGO, March 9 (UPI) -- Deron Williams connected for 28 points and dished off 17 assists Tuesday, powering the Utah Jazz to a 132-108 blowout of Chicago.
NHL: Montreal 5, Tampa Bay 3
MONTREAL, March 9 (UPI) -- Mathieu Darche scored twice and Scott Gomez added a goal and an assist Tuesday as the Montreal Canadiens downed Tampa Bay 5-3.
NHL: Nashville 2, Atlanta 1
ATLANTA, March 9 (UPI) -- Ryan Suter and Colin Wilson notched goals Tuesday to power the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 victory Atlanta.
NHL: Philadelphia 3, New York Islanders 2
PHILADELPHIA, March 9 (UPI) -- Simon Gagne's goal late in the third period capped a Philadelphia comeback and gave the Flyers a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders Tuesday.
NHL: Toronto 4, Boston 3 (OT)
TORONTO, March 9 (UPI) -- Nikolai Kulemin scored into a wide-open net with 49.7 seconds left in overtime Tuesday, giving the Toronto Maple Leafs a 4-3 win over Boston.
NBA: Charlotte 83, Miami 78
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 9 (UPI) -- Stephen Jackson scored 17 points and Raymond Felton added 15 Tuesday, pacing the Charlotte Bobcats to an 83-78 victory over Miami.
NHL: Detroit 4, Calgary 2
DETROIT, March 9 (UPI) -- Rene Bourque assisted on one third-period goal and scored another, rallying the Calgary Flames to a 4-2 victory over Detroit Tuesday.
NBA: Houston 96, Washington 88
WASHINGTON, March 9 (UPI) -- Luis Scola scored 23 points and Kevin Martin added 21 Tuesday as the Houston Rockets downed Washington 96-88.
NBA: Indiana 107, Philadelphia 96
INDIANAPOLIS, March 9 (UPI) -- Dahntay Jones scored 25 points Tuesday, picking up the slack for suspended Danny Granger and helping the Indiana Pacers to a 107-96 win over Philadelphia.
NBA: Orlando 113, Los Angeles Clippers 87
ORLANDO, Fla., March 9 (UPI) -- Dwight Howard pumped in 22 points and hauled down 15 rebounds Tuesday to lift the Orlando Magic to a 113-87 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Reyes diagnosed with thyroid condition
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla., March 9 (UPI) -- Test results show that New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has an overactive thyroid, the team confirmed Tuesday.
Chiefs sign ex-Jets RB Thomas Jones
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 9 (UPI) -- The Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent running back Thomas Jones, the team said Tuesday.
NHL GMs moving to head-shot consensus
BOCA RATON, Fla., March 9 (UPI) -- A consensus is forming among NHL general managers that harsher penalties are needed for hitting players in the head, league officials say.
NHL sues ex-Coyotes owner for $61M
PHOENIX, March 9 (UPI) -- The National Hockey League is seeking at least $61.6 million from former Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes, court documents indicate.
Broncos sign DE Green
DENVER, March 9 (UPI) -- The Denver Broncos have signed free agent defensive end Jarvis Green, the team said Tuesday.
Browns release QB Anderson
CLEVELAND, March 9 (UPI) -- The Cleveland Browns have terminated the contract of quarterback Derek Anderson, the team said Tuesday.
Nats rookie Strasburg shines in debut
VIERA, Fla., March 9 (UPI) -- Prized Washington Nationals rookie right-hander Stephen Strasburg made his spring training debut Tuesday, allowing no runs in two innings.
Doty, Hayes 'living the dream' as part of remarkable streak: Sophomore guards have yet to lose game since donning UConn uniform
Mar. 9--HARTFORD -- UConn coach Geno Auriemma saves some of his best rants for sophomores Caroline Doty and Tiffany Hayes, for when he feels like they might be trying to take advantage of a situation, any situation.
Randle El returning to Steelers
PITTSBURGH, March 9 (UPI) -- Wide receiver Antwaan Randle El, a member of the 2005 Super Bowl-winning Pittsburgh Steelers, is returning to the Steelers.
Edwards in NASCAR probation
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., March 9 (UPI) -- Carl Edwards was placed on a three-race probation by NASCAR Tuesday for intentionally wrecking Brad Keselowski's car.
NBA suspends two for fracas in Phoenix
NEW YORK, March 9 (UPI) -- Indiana's Danny Granger and Phoenix's Channing Frye were suspended for one game by the NBA for their scuffle last week.
The Hartford Courant, Conn., Jeff Jacobs column: Jeff Jacobs: Maybe It's Not So Easy After All
Mar. 9--HARTFORD -- The streak begins its rounds on the national networks, the radio talk shows, and by the time it returns for pregame introductions the streak's starting lineup is always the same.
Twins' Nathan has elbow ligament tear
FORT MYERS, Fla., March 9 (UPI) -- Minnesota relief pitcher Joe Nathan has a ligament tear in his right elbow and could need surgery to repair the injury, the Twins said Tuesday.
NHL: Los Angeles 6, Columbus 0
LOS ANGELES, March 8 (UPI) -- Alexander Frolov had a goal and three assists and Los Angeles limited Columbus to 11 shots on goal Monday when the Kings beat the Blue Jackets 6-0.
Monday, March 8
COL BKB: St. Mary's 81, Gonzaga 62
LAS VEGAS, March 8 (UPI) -- Mickey McConnell sank 26 points as St. Mary's shocked No. 14 Gonzaga 81-62 Monday to claim the West Coast Conference Tournament title.
NBA: New Orleans 135, Golden State 131
NEW ORLEANS, March 8 (UPI) -- David West and Marcus Thornton each put in 28 points Monday to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a defense-free 135-131 win over the Golden State.
NBA: Dallas 125, Minnesota 112
MINNEAPOLIS, March 8 (UPI) -- Shawn Marion connected for 29 points to power the Dallas Mavericks to their 12th straight win Monday, a 125-112 victory over Minnesota.
NBA: Memphis 107, New Jersey 101
MEMPHIS, March 8 (UPI) -- Rudy Gay and Mike Conley popped in 21 points apiece Monday to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 107-101 decision over New Jersey.
NBA: New York 99, Atlanta 98
NEW YORK, March 8 (UPI) -- Danilo Gallinari scored 27 points, including four 3-pointers, as the New York Knicks eked out a 99-98 victory over Atlanta Monday.
GMs talk rule changes after Savard blow
BOCA RATON, Fla., March 8 (UPI) -- NHL general managers will discuss changing the rules on checks to the head at meetings beginning Monday in Florida, league officials say.
NHL: Dallas 4, Washington 3 (SO)
WASHINGTON, March 8 (UPI) -- Loui Eriksson's fifth-round shootout goal completed a Dallas comeback Monday, sparking the Stars to a 4-3 victory over Washington.
Raiders release injury-prone WR Walker
OAKLAND, Calif., March 8 (UPI) -- Injury-prone wide receiver Javon Walker has been released by the Oakland Raiders, the team said Monday.
NBA: Cleveland 97, San Antonio 95
CLEVELAND, March 8 (UPI) -- Mo Williams netted 17 points, grabbed eight rebounds and distributed eight assists Monday, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 97-95 win over San Antonio.
Steelers sign Battle, Allen to deals
PITTSBURGH, March 8 (UPI) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed wide receiver Arnaz Battle and safety Will Allen to three-year contracts, the team said Monday.
Bucs acquire Brown from Eagles
TAMPA, Fla., March 8 (UPI) -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers said Monday they have acquired wide receiver Reggie Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2011 sixth-round draft pick.
Nuggets' Martin to get knee therapy
DENVER, March 8 (UPI) -- Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin will receive therapy for his ailing left knee, the team said Monday.
UConn breaks own consective win mark
HARTFORD, Conn., March 8 (UPI) -- Connecticut posted a 59-44 victory over Notre Dame in the Big East Tournament semifinals Monday, collecting its NCAA-record 71st straight women's hoops win.
Ping waives right to block use of Eye2 irons: PGA Tour, USGA can now ban pre-1990 square-grooves irons from competition
Mar. 8--Ping and the PGA Tour announced Monday that an agreement had been reached in which Ping will waive its right to prevent the Tour from adopting conditions of competition that would prevent the use of PingEye2 irons manufactured before 1990.
Dolphins sign Pennington to contract
MIAMI, March 8 (UPI) -- The Miami Dolphins have re-signed quarterback Chad Pennington, the team said Monday.
Irish to clash with Terps at FedEx Field
SOUTH BEND, Ind., March 8 (UPI) -- Notre Dame will face Maryland at FedEx Field next year in the third in a series of off-site "home games" for the Irish, school officials said Monday.
Alderson tapped to head Dominican reforms
NEW YORK, March 8 (UPI) -- Longtime Major League Baseball executive Sandy Alderson has been appointed to spearhead reforms to the sport in the Dominican Republic, officials said Monday.
Roethlisberger accuser supported by peers
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., March 8 (UPI) -- A Georgia student who alleged that NFL star Ben Roethlisberger sexually assaulted her is not the kind of person who seeks attention, two other students said.
All 'square' grooves out from PGA events
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., March 8 (UPI) -- Golf club manufacturer Ping is dropping a lawsuit, allowing the USGA to ban certain irons that allowed golfers greater control of shots.
Post office loses $5,000 in hockey cards
ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland, March 8 (UPI) -- A package containing 50 hockey cards valued at $5,000 disappeared in Canada's postal system and an official said "it's nowhere to be found."
Spurs' Parker out six weeks
SAN ANTONIO, March 8 (UPI) -- San Antonio's Tony Parker won't need surgery for his broken right hand but will be lost to the Spurs for about six weeks, the NBA team said Monday.
Colorado's Stewart takes NHL weekly honor
NEW YORK, March 8 (UPI) -- Colorado right wing Chris Stewart was selected the NHL's No. 1 star of the week, the league said Monday.
Kansas back on top of coaches' poll
MCLEAN, Va., March 8 (UPI) -- The Kansas Jayhawks returned to the No. 1 spot in near-unanimous fashion in Monday's USA Today-ESPN coaches' men's basketball poll.
MSU receivers get probation for fracas
EAST LANSING, Mich., March 8 (UPI) -- Two Michigan State University wide receivers will serve 18 months of probation for being involved in a fracas on campus, a judge said Monday.
Two people hurt during bull's escape
HOUSTON, March 8 (UPI) -- Two employees at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo were injured when a bucking bull temporarily escaped, rodeo officials say.
Kampman cashes in with Jaguars
Mar. 8--When Aaron Kampman signed a four-year, $21 million contract with the Green Bay Packers on the eve of free agency four years ago, he knew he would have one more shot to strike it rich before he retired.
Stenson back in golf's Top 10
VIRGINIA WATER, England, March 8 (UPI) -- Swede Henrik Stenson returned to the No. 10 ranking in the only move this week affecting the Top 10 of the men's world golf rankings released Monday.
Lakers miss a shot to end skid
Mar. 8--ORLANDO, Fla. -- Kobe Bryant got the shot he wanted, a jumper from 20 feet, just to the right of the free-throw line, with the Lakers trailing the Orlando Magic by two points with 1.2 seconds remaining.
NBA: Denver 118, Portland 106
DENVER, March 7 (UPI) -- Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points, J.R. Smith had 22 and Chauncey Billups scored 21 Sunday in the Denver Nuggets' 118-106 win over Portland.
Sunday, March 7
NBA: Oklahoma City 108, Sacramento102
SACRAMENTO, March 7 (UPI) -- Kevin Durant had 27 points, eight rebounds and five assists Sunday in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 108-102 win over Sacramento.
COL BKB: Gonzaga 77, UNC-Wilmington 62
LAS VEGAS, March 7 (UPI) -- Steven Gray led all scorers with 18 points Sunday to lead No. 14 Gonzaga to a 77-62 win over Loyola Marymount.
NHL: Montreal 4, Anaheim 3 (SO)
ANAHEIM, Calif., March 7 (UPI) -- Tomas Plekanec's shootout goal Sunday capped a Montreal comeback from a 3-0 deficit and handed the Canadiens a 4-3 over Anaheim.
NHL: Edmonton 2, New Jersey 0
EDMONTON, Alberta, March 7 (UPI) -- Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers stopped 22 shots and posted his third shutout of the season Sunday in the Edmonton Oilers' 2-0 win over New Jersey.
NBA: Boston 86, Washington 83
BOSTON, March 7 (UPI) -- Ray Allen sank a 3-pointer with 17.1 seconds left in regulation to give the Boston Celtics an 86-83 comeback triumph over Washington Sunday.
NHL: Buffalo 2, New York 1 (OT)
NEW YORK, March 7 (UPI) -- Patrick Kaleta scored on his own rebound 2:22 into overtime Sunday, lifting the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-1 win over New York.
NHL: Philadelphia 3, Toronto 1
PHILADELPHIA, March 7 (UPI) -- Michael Leighton stopped 27 shots and the Philadelphia Flyers notched two second-period goals Sunday to post a 3-1 victory over Toronto.
Couples wins Toshiba by four strokes
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 7 (UPI) -- Fred Couples notched his second Champions Tour championship in three career events Sunday, taking the Toshiba Classic by four strokes.
NBA: Detroit 110, Houston 107 (OT)
DETROIT, March 7 (UPI) -- Tayshaun Price pumped in 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds Sunday to key a Detroit comeback as the Pistons downed Houston 110-107 in overtime.
NHL: Carolina 4, Atlanta 0
ATLANTA, March 7 (UPI) -- Manny Legace posted his first shutout the season Sunday, stopping 27 shots to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-0 win over Atlanta.
Kurt Busch claims wild Atlanta victory
ATLANTA, March 7 (UPI) -- Kurt Busch rallied from fourth place into the winner's circle Sunday, coming from behind to claim a wild Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
COL BKB: Michigan State 64, Michigan 48
EAST LANSING, Mich., March 7 (UPI) -- Raymar Morgan scored 22 points Sunday and No. 12 Michigan State claimed a share of the Big Ten title with a 64-48 rout of Michigan.
Villegas breezes to 5-shot Honda win
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., March 7 (UPI) -- Camilo Villegas notched his third career PGA Tour victory Sunday, cruising to a five-shot win at the Honda Classic.
NHL: Pittsburgh 2, Boston 1
PITTSBURGH, March 7 (UPI) -- Evgeni Malkin's goal early in the third period give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 2-1 triumph over Boston Sunday.
NBA: Orlando 96, Los Angeles Lakers 94
ORLANDO, Fla., March 7 (UPI) -- Vince Carter put in 25 points and Dwight Howard contributed 15 Sunday to pace the Orlando Magic to a 96-94 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
NHL: Calgary 5, Minnesota 2
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 7 (UPI) -- Jarome Iginla notched his second hat trick of the season Sunday to lift the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 decision over Minnesota.
NHL: Vancouver 4, Nashville 2
NASHVILLE, March 7 (UPI) -- Jannik Hansen's third-period goal gave Vancouver its first lead and the Canucks hung on to down Nashville 4-2 Sunday.
Kansas State signs Martin to extension
MANHATTAN, Kan., March 7 (UPI) -- Kansas State has signed head men's basketball Coach Frank Martin to a three-year extension, school officials said Sunday.
COL BKB: Northern Iowa 67, Wichita St. 52
ST. LOUIS, March 7 (UPI) -- Kwadzo Ahelegbe scored 24 points Sunday, guiding Northern Iowa to a 67-52 win over Wichita State and the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament championship.
COL BKB: Kentucky 74, Florida 66
LEXINGTON, Ky., March 7 (UPI) -- Darius Miller, Eric Bledsoe and Patrick Patterson combined for 41 points Sunday, lifting No. 3 Kentucky to a 74-66 victory over Florida.
NFL suspends Dolphins NT Ferguson
MIAMI, March 7 (UPI) -- Miami Dolphins nose tackle Jason Ferguson has been suspended for the first eight games of the next NFL season, league officials say.
COL BKB: Wisconsin 72, Illinois 57
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., March 7 (UPI) -- Jon Leuer and Jordan Taylor each poured in 20 points Sunday, sparking No. 17 Wisconsin to a 72-57 victory over Illinois.
Dodgers C Martin out 4-to-6 weeks
PHOENIX, March 7 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin will miss the rest of spring training and opening day with a pulled groin muscle, manager Joe Torre says.
Jaguars sign ex-Green Bay DE Kampman
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 7 (UPI) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed former Green Bay defensive end Aaron Kampman, the team said Sunday.
Twins' Nathan to have elbow examined
FORT MYERS, Fla., March 7 (UPI) -- Minnesota Twins star closer Joe Nathan said Sunday he is leaving the team's spring training camp to have his ailing elbow examined.
NHL: Detroit 5, Chicago 4
CHICAGO, March 7 (UPI) -- A breakaway goal by Pavel Datsyuk highlighted a five-goal outburst, carrying the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 victory over Chicago Sunday.
NBA: Philadelphia 114, Toronto 101
TORONTO, March 7 (UPI) -- Thaddeus Young poured in 32 points, a career high, and Jrue Holiday added 21 Sunday to power the Philadelphia 76ers to a 114-101 win over Toronto.
Twins lock up P Blackburn for four years
FORT MYERS, Fla., March 7 (UPI) -- Pitcher Nick Blackburn has signed a four-year, $14 million contract with the Minnesota Twins, the team said Sunday.
Teen wins European PGA event in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 7 (UPI) -- Noh Seung-yul used a birdie on the final hole Sunday and held off T.J. Choi to claim his first European PGA Tour victory by winning the Maybank Malaysian Open.
NHL: San Jose 2, Columbus 1
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 7 (UPI) -- Dany Heatley and Joe Pavelski scored third-period goals Saturday to rally the San Jose Sharks to a 2-1 victory over Columbus.
NHL: Montreal 4, Los Angeles 2
LOS ANGELES, March 7 (UPI) -- Brian Gionta and Benoit Pouliot each tallied a goal and added an assist Saturday to help the Montreal Canadiens defeat Los Angeles 4-2.
NBA: Milwaukee 92, Cleveland 85
MILWAUKEE, March 7 (UPI) -- Brandon Jennings netted 25 points and four other Bucks scored in double figures Saturday as Milwaukee downed Cleveland 92-85.
NBA: Phoenix 113, Indiana 105
PHOENIX, March 7 (UPI) -- Amare Stoudemire registered 30 points and Grant Hill added 22 Saturday as the Phoenix Suns handled Indiana 113-105.
Saturday, March 6
COL BKB: UTEP 52, Alabama-Birmingham 50
EL PASO, Texas, March 7 (UPI) -- Derrick Caracter netted Texas-El Paso's last six points of the game, lifting the 21st-ranked Miners to a 52-50 squeaker over Alabama-Birmingham Saturday.
NHL: Colorado 7, St. Louis 3
DENVER, March 7 (UPI) -- Chris Stewart scored a hat trick and added a helper Saturday, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to a 7-3 blowout of St. Louis.
Kansas State needs a return to the intelligent and hard-nosed play of earlier in the season
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Better now than later in March.
COL BKB: Duke 82, North Carolina 50
DURHAM, N.C., March 7 (UPI) -- Kyle Singler poured in 19 of his 25 points during a big first half, powering No. 4 Duke to an 82-50 rout of North Carolina Saturday.
NBA: Houston 112, Minnesota 98
MINNEAPOLIS, March 6 (UPI) -- Kevin Martin, Aaron Brooks and Luis Scola teamed up for 80 points as the Houston Rockets downed Minnesota 112-98 Saturday.
NBA: San Antonio 102, Memphis 92
MEMPHIS, March 6 (UPI) -- Richard Jefferson connected for 18 points off the bench and the San Antonio Spurs overcame an injury to Tony Parker to down Memphis 102-92 Saturday.
NHL: Tampa Bay 6, Atlanta 2
TAMPA, Fla., March 6 (UPI) -- Steven Stamkos notched two goals, including his 40th of the season, as the Tampa Bay Lightning pasted Atlanta 6-2 Saturday.
NBA: Dallas 112, Chicago 116
CHICAGO, March 6 (UPI) -- Dirk Nowitzki notched 27 points Saturday, leading five Mavericks in double figures as Dallas posted a 122-116 win over Chicago.
NHL: Phoenix 4, Anaheim 0
GLENDALE, Ariz., March 6 (UPI) -- Ilya Bryzgalov turned aside all 32 shots for his seventh shutout of the season Saturday, backstopping the Phoenix Coyotes to a 4-0 win over Anaheim.
NBA: Miami 100, Atlanta 94
MIAMI, March 6 (UPI) -- Michael Beasley pumped in 22 points Saturday, sparking a decisive late burst and pacing the Miami Heat to a 100-94 win over Atlanta Hawks.
NHL: Toronto 2, Ottawa 1 (SO)
OTTAWA, March 6 (UPI) -- Phil Kessel got the shootout game-winner as well as Toronto's only regulation goal, pacing the Maple Leafs to a 2-1 win over Ottawa Saturday.
NBA: New Jersey 113, New York 93
NEW YORK, March 6 (UPI) -- Devin Harris struck for 31 points, firing 13-of-21 from the field, to lift the New Jersey Nets to a 113-93 decision over New York Saturday.
NBA: Charlotte 101, Golden State 90
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 6 (UPI) -- D.J. Augustin came off the bench to sink 19 points Saturday as the Charlotte Bobcats outlasted Golden State 101-90.
COL BKB: Butler 68, UW-Milwaukee 59
INDIANAPOLIS, March 6 (UPI) -- Matt Howard and four other Bulldogs scored in double figures Saturday to power No. 11 Butler to a 68-59 win over UW-Milwaukee in a Horizon League semifinal.
NHL: Washington 2, New York Rangers 0
WASHINGTON, March 6 (UPI) -- Jose Theodore notched his first shutout of the year, stopping all 30 shots Saturday to lift the Washington Capitals to a 2-0 win over the New York Rangers.
NHL: Florida 4, Carolina 1
SUNRISE, Fla., March 6 (UPI) -- Tomas Vokoun made 31 saves and Cory Stillman scored a third-period goal to pace the Florida Panthers to a 4-1 triumph over Carolina.
COL BKB: Iowa State 85, Kansas St. 82 (OT)
MANHATTAN, Kan., March 6 (UPI) -- Scott Christopherson scored 18 points, including a pair of clutch overtime free throws, to lift Iowa State over No. 5 Kansas State 85-82 Saturday.
COL BKB: Brigham Young 107, TCU 77
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 6 (UPI) -- Jonathan Tavernari, Jackson Emery and Charles Abouo teamed up for 67 points Saturday as No. 15 Brigham Young pounded TCU 107-77.
Wild's Boogaard draws 2-game suspension
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 6 (UPI) -- Minnesota Wild forward Derek Boogaard has drawn a two-game suspension for a kneeing incident in Edmonton, league officials said Saturday.
COL BKB: Tennessee 75, Mississippi St. 59
STARKVILLE, Miss., March 6 (UPI) -- J.P. Prince netted 16 points and Scotty Hopson chipped in with 14 Saturday as No. 13 Tennessee handled Mississippi State 75-59.
Couples charges into Toshiba lead
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 6 (UPI) -- Fred Couples completed a near-record two-round total of 12-under 130 Saturday, breezing to a two-stroke lead at the Toshiba Classic.
COL BKB: Pittsburgh 83, Rutgers 54
PITTSBURGH, March 6 (UPI) -- Gilbert Brown sank 19 points and Ashton Gibbs added 13 Saturday as No. 18 Pittsburgh rolled over Rutgers 83-54.
Packers re-sign OT Clifton
GREEN BAY, Wis., March 6 (UPI) -- Offensive tackle Chad Clifton has re-signed with the Green Bay Packers, the team said Sunday.
COL BKB: Baylor 92, Texas 77
WACO, Texas, March 6 (UPI) -- LaceDarius Dunn poured in 30 points and hauled down six rebounds Saturday as No. 22 Baylor breezed past No. 25 Texas 92-77.
Villegas takes sole lead in Honda Classic
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., March 6 (UPI) -- Camilo Villegas grabbed sole possession of the Honda Classic lead Saturday, firing a three-under 67 at the PGA National Resort in Florida.
COL BKB: Kansas 77, Missouri 56
COLUMBIA, Mo., March 6 (UPI) -- Tyshawn Taylor and three other Jayhawks tallied in double figures Saturday, lifting No. 2 Kansas to a 77-56 defeat of Missouri.
COL BKB: Purdue 64, Penn State 60
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., March 6 (UPI) -- JaJuan Johnson netted 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds Saturday to power No. 6 Purdue to a 64-60 victory over Penn State and a share of the Big Ten title.
COL BKB: South Carolina 77, Vanderbilt 73
NASHVILLE, March 6 (UPI) -- Devan Downey connected for 26 points, including four 3-pointers, as South Carolina rallied to topple No. 19 Vanderbilt 77-73 Saturday.
COL BKB: Louisville 78, Syracuse 68
Kyle Kuric posted 22 points Saturday to lift Louisville to a 78-68 upset of No. 1 Syracuse while playing the last game in storied Freedom Hall.
NHL: Boston 3, New York Islanders 2
UNIONDALE, N.Y., March 6 (UPI) -- Tim Thomas turned aside 37 shots and weathered a five-minute Islanders power play Saturday, pacing the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 win over New York.
COL BKB: Temple 70, George Washington 57
PHILADELPHIA, March 6 (UPI) -- Michael Eric scored 18 points and Ryan Brooks added 14 Saturday to spur No. 16 Temple to a 70-57 win over George Washington.
COL BKB: Louisville 78, Syracuse 68
LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 6 (UPI) -- Kyle Kuric posted 22 points Saturday to lift Louisville to a 78-68 upset of No. 1 Syracuse while playing the last game in storied Freedom Hall.
Cubs' Guzman tears shoulder ligament
MESA, Ariz., March 6 (UPI) -- Chicago Cubs reliever Angel Guzman won't be ready for opening day after tearing a ligament in his right shoulder, the team said Saturday.
NHL: Pittsburgh 6, Dallas 3
PITTSBURGH, March 6 (UPI) -- Sidney Crosby scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins exploded for four unanswered goals Saturday to down Dallas 6-3.
Roethlisberger linked to new assault case
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., March 6 (UPI) -- Georgia police say Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been linked to the alleged sexual assault of a college student in Milledgeville.
COL BKB: Maryland 74, Virginia 68
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., March 6 (UPI) -- Maryland star Greivis Vasquez played his final regular season game Saturday, scoring 23 points to pace the No. 23 Terrapins to a 74-68 win over Virginia.
COL BKB: West Virginia 68, Villanova 66
PHILADELPHIA, March 6 (UPI) -- Da'Sean Butler's running jumper from the lane with 5.7 seconds left lifted No. 8 West Virginia to a 68-66 win over No. 9 Villanova Saturday.
COL BKB: Georgetown 74, Cincinnati 47
WASHINGTON, March 6 (UPI) -- Austin Freeman struck for 24 points only days after being diagnosed with diabetes, lifting No. 20 Georgetown to a 74-47 blowout of Cincinnati Saturday.
COL BKB: Texas A&M 69, Oklahoma 54
NORMAN, Okla., March 6 (UPI) -- Khris Middleton and Bryan Davis teamed for 28 points Saturday to spark No. 24 Texas A&M to a 69-54 victory over Oklahoma.
Peppers excited about Bears' tradition
Mar. 6--Julius Peppers cited the Chicago Bears' rich history as one of the reasons he's excited about his new NFL home.
U.S. takes Davis Cup doubles in Serbia
Americans Bob Bryan and John Isner teamed for a four-set victory Saturday, keeping Serbia from clinching the first-round Davis Cup series.
Aphibarnrat, Davies lead Malaysian Open
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 6 (UPI) -- Rhys Davies, despite a double-bogey on a hole Saturday, shares the lead with Kiradech Aphibarnrat with one round left at the European PGA Tour's Malaysian Open.
College student accuses Roethlisberger of sexual assault
Mar. 6--For the second time in eight months, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman.
NBA: Oklahoma City 104, LA Clippers 87
LOS ANGELES, March 6 (UPI) -- Kevin Durant scored 32 points Friday and Oklahoma City scored the first eight points of the fourth period to pull away from the Los Angeles Clippers 104-87.
Friday, March 5
NBA: San Antonio 102, New Orleans 91
SAN ANTONIO, March 6 (UPI) -- Tony Parker led seven San Antonio players in double figures with 20 points Friday, sending the Spurs to a 102-91 win over New Orleans.
NBA: Denver 122, Indiana 114
DENVER, March 6 (UPI) -- Carmelo Anthony helped Denver to a big lead with 34 points Friday and the Nuggets easily held on to defeat Indiana 122-114.
NHL: Edmonton 2, Minnesota 1 (SO)
EDMONTON, Alberta, March 5 (UPI) -- Mike Comrie, who scored Edmonton's only goal in regulation Friday, also tallied in the sixth round of the shootout to give the Oilers a 2-1 win over Minnesota.
NHL: Calgary 5, New Jersey 3
CALGARY, Alberta, March 5 (UPI) -- Curtis Glencross put Calgary in front with a goal early in the second period Friday and the Flames tallied five straight times to defeat New Jersey 5-3.
NHL: Chicago 6, Vancouver 3
CHICAGO, March 5 (UPI) -- Duncan Keith and Troy Brouwer scored 31 seconds apart in the midst of a five-goal opening period Friday, sending Chicago coasting past Vancouver 6-3.
NBA: Dallas 108, Sacramento 100
DALLAS, March 5 (UPI) -- Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points Friday and Dallas came through the final six points of the game to defeat Sacramento 108-100.
NBA: Atlanta 127, Golden State 122
ATLANTA, March 5 (UPI) -- Al Horford started a streak of eight straight successful Atlanta free throws in the last 44 seconds Friday and the Hawks hung on to defeat Golden State 127-122.
NHL: Buffalo 3, Philadelphia 2 (OT)
BUFFALO, N.Y., March 5 (UPI) -- Tim Connolly scored on a rebound 2:31 into overtime Friday, giving Buffalo a 3-2 victory over Philadelphia.
NBA: Orlando 97, New Jersey 87
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., March 5 (UPI) -- Matt Barnes helped Orlando to a quick start by scoring 14 of his 16 points in the first quarter Friday and the Magic went on to down New Jersey 97-87.
NHL: Detroit 5, Nashville 2
DETROIT, March 5 (UPI) -- Darren Helm scored twice Friday and Detroit produced the game's first four goals in coasting past Nashville 5-2.
NBA: Cleveland 99, Detroit 92
CLEVELAND, March 5 (UPI) -- LeBron James scored 40 points Friday and Cleveland rallied to defeat Detroit 99-92 in a game that included a frightening moment involving Rodney Stuckey.
NBA: Toronto 102, New York 96
TORONTO, March 5 (UPI) -- Donny Weems scored a career-high 20 points Friday, half of them coming in the final period, pacing Toronto to a 102-96 decision over New York.
NBA: Milwaukee 102, Washington 74
WASHINGTON, March 5 (UPI) -- Andrew Bogut and Carlos Delfino helped Milwaukee produce a 13-point run in the first period Friday and the Bucks easily disposed of Washington 102-74.
NBA: Charlotte 98, LA Lakers 83
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 5 (UPI) -- Stephen Jackson scored 21 points Friday and Charlotte took advantage of a poor Los Angeles shooting effort to down the Lakers 98-83.
Earnhardt wins pole with lap record
HAMPTON, Ga., March 5 (UPI) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. produced the fastest qualifying time in NASCAR's new generation of race car Friday to grab the pole for the Kobalt Tools 500.
Damon settles football bet on 'Late Show'
NEW YORK, March 5 (UPI) -- Film star and New England Patriots fan Matt Damon says he wore a New Orleans Saints jersey on "Late Show with David Letterman" to settle a Super Bowl bet.
NBA: Boston 96, Philadelphia 86
PHILADELPHIA, March 5 (UPI) -- Kevin Garnett led the way with 22 points Friday and Boston pulled away early in the fourth quarter to defeat Philadelphia 96-86.
Cornell first to earn NCAA berth
PROVIDENCE, R.I., March 5 (UPI) -- Cornell became the first team to earn a trip to the NCAA basketball tournament Friday by clinching the Ivy League title with a 95-76 victory over Brown.
Tway among leaders at Toshiba Classic
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 5 (UPI) -- Former PGA Championship winner Bob Tway fired a 6-under 65 Friday that earned him a share of the lead after the opening round of the Toshiba Classic.
Villegas, Kim share Honda lead
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., March 5 (UPI) -- Camilo Villegas and Anthony Kim, two of the top young stars on the PGA Tour, shared the lead Friday after two rounds of the Honda Classic.
Roethlisberger accused of sexual assault
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., March 5 (UPI) -- Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been accused of sexual assault and has spoken to police concerning the matter, his agent said Friday.
Saying he was 'blindsided,' an emotional Delhomme says goodbye to Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jake Delhomme looked down at the desk in front of him, covering his face with one hand and holding a tissue with the other to wipe the tears from his eyes.
Peppers joins Bears to start free agency
LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 5 (UPI) -- The Chicago Bears signed defensive end Julius Peppers to a six-year contract Friday, highlighting a busy first day of NFL free agency.
Mets' Reyes to undergo more tests
NEW YORK, March 5 (UPI) -- New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes will undergo tests in New York for what doctors believe may be a thyroid imbalance, a team spokesman said Friday.
Aphibarnrat ahead in European PGA event
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 5 (UPI) -- Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand chipped in for an eagle on his final hole Friday and leads the European Tour's Malaysian Open.
The Philadelphia Inquirer Inside the Phillies column: Inside the Phillies: Halladay-Hamels era beings for Phils
Mar. 5--CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Roy Halladay viewed yesterday's start against the New York Yankees as a chance to recalibrate his body and mind to the feel of a ball game. In his first spring training appearance, Halladay simply wanted to make sure his arm felt healthy after a five-month hiatus from competition. He was interested in ...
The Dallas Morning News Chuck Carlton column: Baylor's Griner captures attention, but not kind she's used to
Mar. 5--Baylor's Brittney Griner has captivated imaginations since people watched her effortlessly dunking on the Internet as a high school player.
NBA: Utah 116, Phoenix 108
PHOENIX, March 5 (UPI) -- Deron Williams had 27 points Thursday -- 13 in the fourth quarter -- to lead the Utah Jazz to a come-from-behind 116-108 win over Phoenix.
NHL: San Jose 3, Montreal 2
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 5 (UPI) -- Dany Heatley and Manny Malhotra scored within a 3-minute span of the third period Thursday to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 comeback win over Montreal.
Thursday, March 4
NHL: Phoenix 3, Colorado 1
GLENDALE, Ariz., March 5 (UPI) -- Wojtek Wolski delivered the go-ahead score with 23.7 seconds remaining Thursday and the Phoenix Coyotes added an empty-net goal to defeat Colorado 3-1.
NHL: St. Louis 6, Dallas 1
DALLAS, March 4 (UPI) -- Paul Kariya scored twice in the first period Thursday and the St. Louis Blues coasted to their fifth straight win -- a 6-1 blasting of Dallas.
COL BKB: Pittsburgh 73, Providence 71
PITTSBURGH, March 4 (UPI) -- Ashton Gibbs made a 3-pointer from 28 feet as the buzzer sounded Thursday, giving No. 18 Pittsburgh a dramatic 73-71 decision over Providence.
NBA: Miami 114, LA Lakers 111 (OT)
MIAMI, March 4 (UPI) -- Udonis Haslem put Miami in front for good with 37 seconds left in overtime Thursday and the Heat held on to down the Los Angeles Lakers 114-111.
NBA: Memphis 105, Chicago 96
CHICAGO, March 4 (UPI) -- Zach Randolph scored 31 points Thursday and the Memphis Grizzlies pulled away down the stretch to defeat Chicago 105-96.
Will workload catch up to Roy Halladay?
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Never mind that it ended before dinner instead of after midnight. Or that the crowd, while huge by Grapefruit League standards, was barely a drop in the postseason bucket. Or that familiar names like Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Ryan Howard and Chase Utley took a pass.
NHL: Nashville 4, Los Angeles 2
NASHVILLE, March 4 (UPI) -- Pekka Rinne bounced back after giving up an early goal Thursday and the Nashville Predators won their third in a row with a 4-2 triumph over Los Angeles.
NHL: Pittsburgh 5, New York Rangers 4 (OT)
NEW YORK, March 4 (UPI) -- Jordan Staal's second goal, coming 3:42 into overtime Thursday, lifted the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-4 victory over the New York Rangers.
NHL: Boston 3, Toronto 2 (SO)
BOSTON, March 4 (UPI) -- Miroslav Satan produced the only goal in the shootout Thursday, giving Boston its first 2010 win in its home arena with a 3-2 decision over Toronto.
NHL: Washington 5, Tampa Bay 4
WASHINGTON, March 4 (UPI) -- Scott Walker scored two third-period goals in his Washington debut Thursday, boosting the Capitals to a 5-4 win over Tampa Bay.
NHL: Carolina 4, Ottawa 1
RALEIGH, N.C., March 4 (UPI) -- Manny Legace stopped 25 shots Thursday in helping Carolina extend its longest winning streak of the season to seven games in a 4-1 decision over Ottawa.
NHL: Atlanta 6, New York Islanders 3
ATLANTA, March 4 (UPI) -- Nik Antropov had two goals and touched off an early surge Thursday that led the Atlanta Thrashers to a 6-3 victory over the New York Islanders.
COL BKB: Michigan St. 67, Penn St. 65
EAST LANSING, Mich., March 4 (UPI) -- Raymar Morgan and Kalin Lucas combined to hit three late free throws Thursday that allowed No. 12 Michigan State to fight off Penn State 67-65.
Basketball star suspended for two games
WACO, Texas, March 4 (UPI) -- Baylor's Brittney Griner, the first collegiate female player to consistently dunk the basketball, was suspended for two games Thursday.
Jason Terry to have facial surgery
DALLAS, March 4 (UPI) -- The Dallas Mavericks announced Thursday that guard Jason Terry would undergo surgery to repair damage inflicted by an elbow to his face.
Nathan Green shares lead on PGA Tour
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., March 4 (UPI) -- Nathan Green, who won his first PGA Tour event last year at the Canadian Open, shared the lead Thursday after one round of the Honda Classic.
Ex-NFL player Boyd facing sex charges
ROSEVILLE, Mich., March 4 (UPI) -- Former Detroit Lions player Tommy Boyd is facing sex charges for an alleged sexual rendezvous with a teenage girl, authorities say.
Keyshia Cole gives birth to a son
LOS ANGELES, March 4 (UPI) -- Keyshia Cole's publicist has confirmed the U.S. recording artist gave birth to a son she named Daniel Gibson Jr.
Miyazato new No. 3 in women's golf ranking
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., March 1 (UPI) -- Ai Miyazato's second LPGA win in as many weeks moved her to No. 3 in the world women's golf rankings released Monday.
Davies, Garrido lead European PGA event
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 4 (UPI) -- Rhys Davies and Ignacio Garrido shot 7-under-par 65 Thursday and share the first-round lead at the Malaysian Open, a stop on the European PGA Tour schedule.
Fired-up Terps top Blue Devils
Mar. 4--COLLEGE PARK, Md. Thanks to a gritty performance by a hot Maryland team on its senior night, Duke holds only a share of first place in the ACC.
Stakes were high for Collins and all Jayhawks
Mar. 4--LAWRENCE Kansas' 82-65 triumph over Kansas State on Wednesday was so much about Sherron Collins' final appearance in Allen Fieldhouse, it was easy to lose sight of the bigger picture for the Jayhawks.
NBA: Phoenix 127, Los Angeles Clippers 101
LOS ANGELES, March 4 (UPI) -- Amare Stoudemire helped turn a close game into a runaway Wednesday by leading the Phoenix Suns to a 127-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
NBA: Portland 102, Indiana 79
PORTLAND, Ore., March 4 (UPI) -- Brandon Roy scored 22 points Wednesday and the Portland Trail Blazers pulled away in the fourth quarter to rout Indiana 102-79.
Wednesday, March 3
NHL: Colorado 4, Anaheim 3
ANAHEIM, Calif., March 4 (UPI) -- Matt Duchene and T.J. Galiardi scored the go-ahead and insurance goals 70 seconds apart in the third Wednesday, rallying Colorado to a 4-3 win over Anaheim.
NHL: Minnesota 4, Calgary 0
CALGARY, Alberta, March 4 (UPI) -- Niklas Backstrom made 29 saves for his second shutout of the season Wednesday, giving the Minnesota Wild a 4-0 victory over Calgary.
COL BKB: Texas A&M 76, Oklahoma State 61
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 4 (UPI) -- Donald Sloan scored 19 points Wednesday to spark No. 24 Texas A&M to its seventh win in nine games, a 76-61 decision over Oklahoma State.
NBA: Denver 119, Oklahoma City 90
DENVER, March 4 (UPI) -- Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points Wednesday and the Denver Nuggets went on a 14-0 run in the third period to storm past Oklahoma City 119-90.
COL BKB: Brigham Young 71, Utah 51
SALT LAKE CITY, March 4 (UPI) -- Brandon Davies and Michael Loyd Jr. combined for 38 points Wednesday to lift No. 15 Brigham Young to a 71-51 victory over Utah.
COL BKB: Maryland 79, Duke 72
COLLEGE PARK, Md., March 3 (UPI) -- Senior Greivis Vasquez scored 20 points in his final home game Wednesday as No. 23 Maryland upended fourth-ranked Duke 79-72.
NHL: Chicago 5, Edmonton 2
CHICAGO, March 3 (UPI) -- Niklas Hjalmarsson snapped a tie just 20 seconds into the third period Wednesday, touching off a surge that brought Chicago a 5-2 win over Edmonton.
NBA: Sacramento 84, Houston 81
HOUSTON, March 3 (UPI) -- Carl Landry made two free throws with 4 seconds to play Wednesday and the Sacramento Kings survived a last-second shot to defeat Houston 84-81.
COL BKC: New Mexico 76, TCU 66
ALBUQUERQUE, March 3 (UPI) -- Darington Hobson scored 20 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and dished out seven assists Wednesday to lead No. 10 New Mexico to a 73-66 win over TCU.
NBA: Dallas 112, Minnesota 109
DALLAS, March 3 (UPI) -- Two free throws by Caron Butler with 10 seconds remaining Wednesday gave Dallas a five-point lead and the Mavericks held on to down Minnesota 112-109.
COL BKB: Wisconsin 67, Iowa 40
MADISON, Wis., March 3 (UPI) -- Jon Leuer poured in 18 points and Wisconsin's two senior guards combined for 26 points Wednesday to pace the 17th-ranked Badgers to a 67-40 rout of Iowa.
NBA: Memphis 104, New Orleans 100
NEW ORLEANS, March 3 (UPI) -- Rudy Gay stole the ball and slammed home a dunk just before the buzzer Wednesday to secure a 104-100 victory for the Memphis Grizzlies over New Orleans.
COL BKB: Kansas 82, Kansas State 65
LAWRENCE, Kan., March 3 (UPI) -- Xavier Henry had 19 points and Sherron Collins added 17 Wednesday and No. 2 Kansas beat No. 5 Kansas State 82-65 to clinch the Big 12 Conference championship.
NHL: Florida 7, Philadelphia 4
SUNRISE, Fla., March 3 (UPI) -- David Booth and Bryan McCabe collected four points each Wednesday and the Florida Panthers halted a seven-game losing streak with a 7-4 win over Philadelphia.
NBA: Milwaukee 100, Washington 87
MILWAUKEE, March 3 (UPI) -- John Salmons had 22 points and Ersan Ilyasova added 19 Wednesday, helping the Milwaukee Bucks stay hot with a 100-87 conquest of Washington.
NHL: Vancouver 6, Detroit 3
DETROIT, March 3 (UPI) -- Kyle Wellwood ignited a streak of four straight Vancouver goals midway through the second period Wednesday, bringing the Canucks a 6-3 win over Detroit.
COL BKB: Kentucky 80, Georgia 68
ATHENS, Ga., March 3 (UPI) -- John Wall's 24 points and six assists lifted No. 3 Kentucky to an 80-68 win over Georgia and a share of the SEC regular-season title Wednesday.
NBA: New York 128, Detroit 104
NEW YORK, March 3 (UPI) -- Al Harrington was one of six New York players to reach 20 points Wednesday, fueling the Knicks to a 128-104 victory over Detroit.
COL BKB: Temple 57, Saint Louis 51
ST. LOUIS, March 3 (UPI) -- Lavoy Allen pumped in 18 points and grabbed 14 rebounds Wednesday to key No. 16 Temple's sixth straight win, a 57-51 decision over Saint Louis.
NBA: Boston 104, Charlotte 80
BOSTON, March 3 (UPI) -- Paul Pierce bounced back from a thumb injury to score 27 points Wednesday and boost the Boston Celtics to a 104-80 thrashing of Charlotte.
NBA: Cleveland 111, New Jersey 92
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., March 3 (UPI) -- LeBron James scored 26 points and dealt out 14 assists Wednesday in carrying the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 111-92 decision over New Jersey.
NHL: Washington 3, Buffalo 1
BUFFALO, N.Y., March 3 (UPI) -- Mike Green scored the go-ahead goal with 9:32 to play Wednesday and the Washington Capitals went on to down Buffalo 3-1.
NHL approves sale of Lightning
TAMPA, Fla., March 3 (UPI) -- The NHL Board of Governors voted unanimously Wednesday to approve the sale of the Tampa Bay Lightning to a local group headed by businessman Jeff Vinik.
NBA: Orlando 117, Golden State 90
ORLANDO, Fla., March 3 (UPI) -- Dwight Howard paced Orlando to a hot shooting performance Wednesday and the Magic romped to a 117-90 victory over Golden State.
NBA: Atlanta 112, Philadelphia 93
ATLANTA, March 3 (UPI) -- Marvin Williams hit 8-of-12 shots from the field Wednesday and helped open the game in the third quarter, leading Atlanta to a 112-93 win over Philadelphia.
COL BKB: Tennessee 80, Arkansas 73
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., March 3 (UPI) -- Cameron Tatum scored four points during a 10-0 run early in the second half Wednesday to help push No. 13 Tennessee past Arkansas 80-73.
Manning has pinched nerve repaired
INDIANAPOLIS, March 3 (UPI) -- The Indianapolis Colts announced Wednesday that quarterback Peyton Manning had undergone a procedure to relieve pain caused by a pinched nerve in his neck.
COL BKB: Purdue 74, Indiana 55
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., March 3 (UPI) -- E'Twaun Moore led the way with 21 points Wednesday and No. 6 Purdue coasted to a 74-55 decision over Indiana.
Bruins' Morris traded back to Phoenix
BOSTON, March 3 (UPI) -- Boston Bruins defenseman Derek Morris is being traded back to the Phoenix Coyotes for a 2011 fourth-round draft choice, sources said Wednesday.
Utah AG briefs Justice Dept. on BCS gripe
WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- Utah's attorney general Tuesday sent a 90-page briefing to the Department of Justice outlining his objections to the Bowl Championship Series playoff system.
Pac-10 hires its first marketing director
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., March 3 (UPI) -- The Pac-10 Conference has hired its first chief marketing officer at a time when the conference is exploring the idea of expansion.
Suit filed over TV crew pot smokers
CLEVELAND, March 3 (UPI) -- A freelance videographer is suing the Golf Channel under Ohio's whistleblower law claiming he was fired for reporting co-workers smoking pot on the job.
Upton reaches long-term deal with D'backs
TUCSON, March 3 (UPI) -- Arizona outfielder Justin Upton agreed to a contract extension that links him to the Diamondbacks though the 2015 season, the National League team said.
Ex-hockey player faces murder charge
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 3 (UPI) -- A former minor league hockey player has agreed to extradition from Colorado to face charges of killing another immigrant from Kazakhstan in North Carolina.
Greece back in soccer's Top 10
NYON, Switzerland, March 3 (UPI) -- Greece re-entered the Top 10 while Spain and Brazil hold the top spots in the FIFA men's world soccer rankings, released Wednesday.
Pacquiao, Mayweather fights separate but equally hyped
Mar. 3--NEW YORK -- Imagine you are the owner of the Hope Diamond or some similarly large, one-of-a-kind gem. Now imagine that circumstances dictate that you turn that stone over to a diamond-cutter who splits it into two smaller, still-glittering but undeniably less valuable pieces.
NHL: New Jersey 4, San Jose 3
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 3 (UPI) -- Ilya Kovalchuk and Travis Zajac had a goal and an assist each Tuesday and the New Jersey Devils beat San Jose 4-3 in a clash of division leaders.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers 122, Indiana 99
LOS ANGELES, March 3 (UPI) -- Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and Jordan Farmar had 19 off the bench Tuesday to power the Los Angeles Lakers to a 122-99 win over Indiana.
NHL: Nashville 4, Edmonton 3
NASHVILLE, March 3 (UPI) -- Jason Arnott bounced the winning goal off the skate of an Edmonton defender in the third period Tuesday to give Nashville a 4-3 win over the Oilers.
Tuesday, March 2
COL BKB: Gonzaga 78, CSU Bakersfield 59
SPOKANE, Wash., March 3 (UPI) -- Matt Bouldin scored 15 points Tuesday to lead No. 14 Gonzaga past Cal-State Bakersfield 78-59 in a non-conference tilt.
COL BKB: Ohio State 73, Illinois 57
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 3 (UPI) -- Ohio State's Evan Turner had a double-double Tuesday to lead the No. 7 Buckeyes to a 73-57 win over Illinois and a share of the Big Ten title.
NHL: St. Louis 5, Phoenix 2
ST. LOUIS, March 3 (UPI) -- David Backes and T.J. Oshie had a goal and an assist each Tuesday and the St. Louis Blues won their fourth straight game, beating Phoenix 5-2.
NHL: New York Rangers 4, Ottawa 1
OTTAWA, March 3 (UPI) -- Ryan Callahan struck for two tallies in New York's four-goal second period Tuesday, powering the Rangers to a 4-1 victory over Ottawa.
NHL: Los Angeles 5, Dallas 1
DALLAS, March 2 (UPI) -- Jonathan Quick turned in 31 saves Tuesday to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 5-1 win over Dallas.
NBA: Oklahoma City 113, Sacramento 107
OKLAHOMA CITY, March 2 (UPI) -- Kevin Durant scored 39 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Oklahoma City Tuesday and the Thunder rolled to a 113-107 win over Sacramento.
COL BKB: Baylor 86, Texas Tech 68
LUBBOCK, Texas, March 2 (UPI) -- Tweety Carter and Ekpe Udoh combined for 35 points Tuesday to lift No. 22 Baylor to an 86-68 victory over Texas Tech.
NBA: Boston 105, Detroit 100
DETROIT, March 2 (UPI) -- Ray Allen scored 18 points and Rajon Rondo added 15 points and 11 assists Tuesday, lifting the Boston Celtics to a 105-100 triumph over Detroit.
NHL: Philadelphia 7, Tampa Bay 2
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 2 (UPI) -- Claude Giroux scored two goals and Mike Richards added a single goal and three assists Tuesday to power the Philadelphia Flyers to a 7-2 win over Tampa Bay.
NBA: Miami 110, Golden State 106
MIAMI, March 2 (UPI) -- Dwyane Wade pumped in 35 points, distributed 12 assists and grabbed six rebounds Tuesday as the Miami Heat outlasted Golden State 110-106.
NHL: Pittsburgh 3, Buffalo 2
PITTSBURGH, March 2 (UPI) -- Ruslan Fedotenko scored a third-period goal and added an assist Tuesday to pace the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 win over Buffalo.
NHL: Vancouver 4, Columbus 3 (OT)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 2 (UPI) -- Christian Ehrhoff scored 1:33 into overtime Tuesday, lifting the Vancouver Canucks over Columbus 4-3.
NHL: Montreal 4, Boston 1
BOSTON, March 2 (UPI) -- Glen Metropolit had a goal and an assist and Montreal exploded for four goals in the third period Tuesday to down Boston 4-1.
COL BKB: Villanova 77, Cincinnati 73
CINCINNATI, March 2 (UPI) -- Scottie Reynolds pumped in 17 points and Corey Stokes added 14 Tuesday to stake No. 9 Villanova to a 77-73 victory over Cincinnati.
COL BKB: Vanderbilt 64, Florida 60
GAINESVILLE, Fla., March 2 (UPI) -- John Jenkins netted six 3-pointers, ending with 18 points, and A.J. Ogilvy added 16 Tuesday as No. 19 Vanderbilt hung on to down Florida 64-60.
NHL: New York Islanders 5, Chicago 3
UNIONDALE, N.Y., March 2 (UPI) -- Blake Comeau notched the first hat trick of his NHL career Tuesday as the New York Islanders skated past Chicago 5-3.
NHL: Atlanta 4, Florida 2
ATLANTA, March 2 (UPI) -- Todd White scored the tie-breaking goal in the second period and added an assist Tuesday to lift the Atlanta Thrashers to a 4-2 victory over Florida.
NHL: Carolina 5, Toronto 1
TORONTO, March 2 (UPI) -- Justin Peters stopped 32 shots and Chad LaRose notched a goal and two helpers as the Carolina Hurricanes dispatched Toronto 5-1 Tuesday.
COL BKB: Syracuse 85, St. John's 66
SYRACUSE, N.Y., March 2 (UPI) -- Arinze Onuaku scored 21 points Tuesday to power No. 1 Syracuse to an 85-66 win over St. John's and the Big East Conference title.
COL BKB: Texas-El Paso 80, Marshall 76
HUNTINGTON, W.Va., March 2 (UPI) -- Randy Culpepper poured in 32 points Tuesday, lifting No. 21 Texas-El Paso to the Conference-USA regular season title with an 80-76 win over Marshall.
Oregon State extends Robinson's contract
CORVALLIS, Ore., March 2 (UPI) -- Oregon State men's head basketball Coach Craig Robinson has agreed to a two-year contract extension, school officials said Tuesday.
Colorado governor injured in bike fall
DENVER, March 2 (UPI) -- Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter was injured in a Denver bike accident Tuesday and treated for multiple rib fractures at a local hospital, authorities said.
Mets' Beltran queried in doping probe
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla., March 2 (UPI) -- New York Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran said Tuesday he has talked to authorities investigating a doctor linked to doping allegations.
Wild sign Zidlicky to 3-year extension
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 2 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Marek Zidlicky to a three-year contract extension, the team said Tuesday.
Flyers goalie Emery to have hip surgery
PHILADELPHIA, March 2 (UPI) -- Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ray Emery will undergo season-ending right hip surgery, the team said Tuesday.
Thrashers sign 48-year-old Chelios
ATLANTA, March 2 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Thrashers have signed 48-year-old unrestricted free agent defenseman Chris Chelios, team officials said Tuesday.
Landlord sues Webber over eatery lease
SACRAMENTO, March 2 (UPI) -- Former Sacramento Kings star Chris Webber is facing a $3 million lawsuit from the landlord of his now-shuttered restaurant, documents indicate.
Steelers' Reed draws community service
PITTSBURGH, March 2 (UPI) -- Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Jeff Reed must complete 40 hours of community service stemming from an October arrest, a judge says.
Ellis, Biedrins miss Warriors' trip east
OAKLAND, Calif., March 2 (UPI) -- Golden State leading scorer Monta Ellis and leading rebounder Andris Biedrins will likely miss the Warriors' upcoming five-game road trip, the NBA team said.
Pro Bowl again before Super Bowl in 2011
NEW YORK, March 2 (UPI) -- Next year's Pro Bowl will again be played before the Super Bowl but not in the same stadium as the NFL title game, league officials said Tuesday.
Kings' Nocioni suspended two games
NEW YORK, March 2 (UPI) -- Sacramento forward Andres Nocioni was suspended Tuesday by the NBA for two games following a no contest plea to a drunken driving charge.
Iverson won't return this season
PHILADELPHIA, March 2 (UPI) -- Allen Iverson won't return to the Philadelphia 76ers this season, the NBA team announced Tuesday.
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers 108, Utah 104
LOS ANGELES, March 2 (UPI) -- Eric Gordon had 24 points Monday and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Utah 108-104 despite letting a 17-point fourth-quarter lead nearly slip away.
Monday, March 1
NHL: Detroit 3, Colorado 2
DENVER, March 2 (UPI) -- Nicklas Lidstrom's power-play goal midway through the third period Monday lifted the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over Colorado.
COL BKB: Texas 87, Oklahoma 76
AUSTIN, Texas, March 2 (UPI) -- Damion James struck for 24 points and hauled down eight rebounds Monday, rallying No. 25 Texas to an 87-76 win over Oklahoma.
NBA: Phoenix 101, Denver 85
PHOENIX, March 1 (UPI) -- Amare Stoudemire and Grant Hill each scored 19 points Monday to lift the Phoenix Suns to their sixth win in seven games, a 101-85 rout of Denver.
NBA: Houston 116, Toronto 92
HOUSTON, March 1 (UPI) -- Aaron Brooks and Kevin Martin scored 28 points each Monday, spurring the Houston Rockets to a lopsided 116-92 win over Toronto.
NBA: Portland 103, Memphis 93
MEMPHIS, March 1 (UPI) -- Brandon Roy scored 25 points to help the Portland Trail Blazers rally from a 12-point halftime deficit and post a 103-93 win over Memphis Monday.
NBA: San Antonio 106, New Orleans 92
NEW ORLEANS, March 1 (UPI) -- George Hill scored 23 points and Tim Duncan added 22 Monday as the San Antonio Spurs dispatched New Orleans 106-92.
NBA: Atlanta 116, Chicago 92
CHICAGO, March 1 (UPI) -- Josh Smith grabbed 18 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks used a 63-37 rebounding edge to sweep past Chicago 116-92 Monday.
NBA: Cleveland 124, New York 93
CLEVELAND, March 1 (UPI) -- LeBron James scored 22 points and Antawn Jamison added 17 Monday to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 124-93 blowout of New York.
NBA: Dallas 89, Charlotte 84
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 1 (UPI) -- Dirk Nowitzki came alive in the second half Monday, scoring 16 of his 27 points late in the game to power the Dallas Mavericks past Charlotte 89-84.
NBA: Orlando 126, Philadelphia 105
PHILADELPHIA, March 1 (UPI) -- Jameer Nelson had 22 points and 10 assists Monday to pace the Orlando Magic to a 126-105 victory over Philadelphia.
COL BKB: West Virginia 81, Georgetown 68
MORGANTOWN, W.Va., March 1 (UPI) -- Da'Sean Butler scored 22 points, grabbed six rebounds and added six assists Monday to lead No. 8 West Virginia to an 81-68 win over No. 20 Georgetown.
Charles sets marks as UConn nears record
SOUTH BEND, Ind., March 1 (UPI) -- Tina Charles netted 18 points for Connecticut Monday in a 76-51 rout of Notre Dame, leading the Huskies to their second straight undefeated regular season.
The Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio, CLEVELAND: Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal underwent successful hand surgery in Baltimore on Monday. column: Shaq has successful surgery, is expected to return for playoffs
Mar. 1--O'Neal injured the hand against the Boston Celtics Thursday night. Team officials estimated that he will miss eight weeks, meaning he will miss the rest of the regular season and should be back during the playoffs.
Bears waive tackle Orlando Pace
CHICAGO, March 1 (UPI) -- The Chicago Bears have waived all-pro offensive tackle Orlando Pace, the team said Monday.
James, Boozer gain Player of Month honors
NEW YORK, March 1 (UPI) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James and Carlos Boozer of the Utah Jazz Monday were named the NBA Players of the Month for February.
Alford reprimanded for BYU indicent
COLORADO SPRINGS, March 1 (UPI) -- New Mexico men's basketball head Coach Steve Alford was issued a public reprimand Monday following a verbal confrontation with a BYU player.
Rodriguez to meet with investigators
New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez says he'll meet with federal authorities investigating a doctor linked to doping allegations.
Preds acquire Grebeshkov from Oilers
NASHVILLE, March 1 (UPI) -- The Nashville Predators have acquired defenseman Denis Grebeshkov in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers, team officials said Monday.
Ciggaran named Predators chairman
NASHVILLE, March 1 (UPI) -- Tom Cigarran has been named chairman of the Nashville Predators board of directors, team officials said Monday.
Stars sign Ott to 4-year, $11.8M deal
DALLAS, March 1 (UPI) -- The Dallas Stars Monday signed forward Steve Ott to a four-year contract extension worth $11.8 million, the team said.
Rodriguez to meet with investigators
TAMPA, Fla., March 1 (UPI) -- New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez says he'll meet with federal authorities investigating a doctor linked to doping allegations.
NewYork Jets to cut loose RB Jones
NEW YORK, March 1 (UPI) -- The New York Jets said Monday they will release veteran running back Thomas Jones this week when the NFL free agency period begins.
RUBBER MATCH: Tire tactic vaults Johnson: Four-wheel stop propels Cup champ past Gordon for fourth LVMS victory
Mar. 1--Luck was a word many used to explain Jimmie Johnson's Sprint Cup victory a week ago in Fontana, Calif., after he slipped onto pit road moments before a yellow flag helped him take the lead.
Crosby's goal in overtime crushes U.S. but gives Canada golden finale
Mar. 1--VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Sidney Crosby never even saw his historic shot slip under U.S. goalie Ryan Miller and into the back of the net. It was the 17,748 fans who told him it was time to celebrate something he had envisioned as a kid growing up in Nova Scotia.
White House loses on Olympic bets
OTTAWA, March 1 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama owes Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper a case of Molson's beer after losing a bet on the Olympic men's hockey gold medal game.
Syracuse takes over coaches' poll top spot
MCLEAN, Va., March 1 (UPI) -- Syracuse took over the No. 1 spot in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches' men's basketball poll after a weekend in which the previous top three teams loss.
Miyazato new No. 3 in women's golf ranking
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., March 1 (UPI) -- Ai Miyazato's second LPGA win in as many weeks moved her to No. 3 in the world women's golf rankings released Monday.
Shaq to miss 8 weeks after thumb injury
CLEVELAND, March 1 (UPI) -- Cleveland center Shaquille O'Neal will miss about eight weeks of the NBA schedule following surgery Monday on his right thumb.
Spike TV orders more 'Blue Mountain'
NEW YORK, March 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. network Spike TV says it has picked up a second season of its first original scripted comedy series, "Blue Mountain State."
Sunday, February 28
NBA: Dallas 108, New Orleans 100
DALLAS, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Dirk Nowitzki had 36 points, eight rebounds and seven assists Sunday to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 108-100 win over New Orleans.
Olympics end on a high note for the host country after a rough beginning
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Even if Canada had whiffed, botched or otherwise flailed at the 85 other gold medal opportunities in the Vancouver Olympics, it's safe to assume that a men's hockey gold would have redeemed and maybe even defined the Games for pucks-rabid Canadians.
NBA: Sacramento 97 Los Angeles Clippers 92
SACRAMENTO, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Tyreke Evans had 22 points and Carl Landry scored 18 Sunday in the Sacramento Kings' 97-92 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
NBA: Oklahoma City 119, Toronto 99
OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Kevin Durant poured in 29 points and Jeff Green added 20 as the Oklahoma City Thunder breezed past Toronto 119-99 Sunday.
NBA: Orlando 96, Miami 80
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Rashard Lewis put in 22 points and Vince Carter tallied 17 Sunday to give the Orlando Magic a 96-80 win over struggling Miami.
COL BKB: Duke 67, Virginia 49
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Kyle Singler and Jon Scheyer combined for 41 points Sunday to pace No. 5 Duke to a 67-49 victory over Virginia.
Cavs: O'Neal to have surgery on thumb
CLEVELAND, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Cleveland center Shaquille O'Neal will have surgery to repair a right-thumb sprain, the Cavaliers said, and will likely miss the rest of the regular season.
NBA: Atlanta 106, Milwaukee 102 (OT)
ATLANTA, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Joe Johnson scored 24 points Sunday, nine of them in overtime, to help the Atlanta Hawks beat Milwaukee 106-102 and snap a six-game Bucks' winning streak.
NBA: Washington 89, New Jersey 85
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Randy Foye hit a pair of jump shots during the final minute Sunday to key the Washington Wizards' 89-85 win over New Jersey.
Johnson catches Gordon in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Jimmie Johnson grabbed the lead from teammate Jeff Gordon with 16 laps left and went on to win Sunday's American Shelby at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Mahan bogey-free in Phoenix Open win
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Hunter Mahan fired a 6-under 65 without a bogey Sunday to claim a one-stroke victory over Rickie Fowler in the final round of the Phoenix Open.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers 95, Denver 89
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Lamar Odom ended with 20 points and Ron Artest put in 17 Sunday to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 95-89 win over Denver.
Olympic Roundup: Canada sets gold record
The Winter Olympics ended Sunday with Canada completing the best gold medal performance ever produced by a home country -- or any country, for that matter.
A's sign Tomko, Jennings
OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 28 (UPI) -- The Oakland Athletics have signed veteran starters Brett Tomko and Jason Jennings to minor league contracts, team officials said Sunday.
T'Wolves suspend Jefferson after arrest
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Minnesota Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson has been suspended for two games after a drunken driving arrest, team officials said Sunday.
COL BKB: Michigan State 53, Purdue 44
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Raymar Morgan's 16 points and 11 rebounds led No. 14 Michigan State to a 53-44 victory Sunday over third-ranked but short-handed Purdue.
Canada downs USA in OT to win hockey gold
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Sidney Crosby scored 7:40 into overtime of a thrilling title game Sunday to give Canada a 3-2 win over the United States and the Olympic hockey gold medal.
After 62-year wait, U.S. bobsled foursome is golden
Feb. 28--WHISTLER, British Columbia -- If officials had allowed it, the Americans' celebration at the Whistler Sliding Center might have lasted forever. That is, after all, about how long it took for the U.S. to finally win a gold medal in the men's four-man bobsled.
Yankees sign pitcher Park to 1-year deal
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Right-handed pitcher Chan Ho Park has signed a one-year contract with the New York Yankees, team officials said Sunday.
NBA: San Antonio 113, Phoenix 110
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Tim Duncan put in 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds Sunday, lifting the San Antonio Spurs to a 113-110 victory over Phoenix.
COL BKB: Temple 65, La Salle 53
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Juan Fernandez scored 23 points, including 7-of-11 from beyond the arc, to power No. 18 Temple to a 65-53 win over La Salle.
COL BKB: Xavier 78, Richmond 76
CINCINNATI, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Terrell Holloway sank a pair of foul shots in double overtime en route to 24 points, leading Xavier to a 78-76 win over No. 24 Richmond.
Miyazato claims second LPGA title of 2010
SINGAPORE, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Ai Miyazato collected her second LPGA title in as many weeks Sunday in winning the HSBC Women's Champions tournament in Singapore.
NBA: Golden State 95, Detroit 88
OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Golden State used an 8-0 game-ending run Saturday to post a 95-88 decision over Detroit.
Saturday, February 27
Finland defeats Slovakia for hockey bronze
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Olli Jokinen scored the tying and go-ahead goals in the third period Saturday, giving Finland the Olympic hockey bronze medal with a 5-3 win over Slovakia.
COL BKB: Texas-El Paso 78, Rice 64
EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Jeremy Williams and Randy Culpepper combined for 38 points Saturday to pace No. 25 Texas-El Paso to a 78-64 victory over Rice.
NBA: Utah 133, Houston 110
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Deron Williams struck early, scoring 20 of his 35 points in the first quarter Saturday to spur the Utah Jazz to a 133-110 rout of Houston.
NBA: Portland 110, Minnesota 91
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Nicolas Batum poured in a career-high 31 points as the Portland Trailblazers overpowered Minnesota 110-91 Saturday.
COL BKB: Syracuse 95, Villanova 77
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Rick Jackson led four players scoring in double figures Saturday, powering No. 3 Syracuse to an impressive 95-77 decision over No. 8 Villanova.
COL BKB: Kansas State 65, Missouri 53
MANHATTAN, Kan., Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Four players scored in double figures Saturday to pace No. 6 Kansas State to a 63-53 victory over Missouri.
COL BKB: Gonzaga 75, San Francisco 69
SPOKANE, Wash., Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Elias Harris scored 17 points Saturday to lift No. 15 Gonzaga to the West Coast Conference title with a 75-69 win over San Francisco.
COL BKB: Northern Iowa 61, Illinois St. 55
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Jordan Eglseder and Adam Koch combined for 25 points Saturday as No. 22 Northern Iowa finished undefeated at home with a 61-55 win over Illinois State.
NBA: Memphis 120, New York 109
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Zach Randolph connected for 31 points and grabbed 25 rebounds, a career high, to power the Memphis Grizzlies to a 120-109 win over New York Saturday.
NBA: Indiana 100, Chicago 90
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Danny Granger poured in 30 points and grabbed eight rebounds Saturday to lift the Indiana Pacers to a 100-90 victory over Chicago.
Canada collects curling gold
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Skip Kevin Martin made the key shots in the final two ends Saturday to bring Canada a 6-3 win over Norway in the Olympic curling gold medal match.
Tsunami warning lifted, Hawaii game on
HONOLULU, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- University of Hawaii officials decided to play Saturday's scheduled Hawaii-Nevada college basketball game in Honolulu after a tsunami warning was lifted.
Snedeker grabs third-round Phoenix lead
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Brandt Snedeker fired a five-under 66 Saturday to charge into the lead of the Phoenix Open after three rounds.
COL BKB: Oklahoma State 85, Kansas 77
STILLWATER, Okla., Feb. 27 (UPI) -- James Anderson scored 27 points, including four 3-pointers, and grabbed eight rebounds Saturday as Oklahoma State shocked No. 1 Kansas 85-77.
COL BKB: New Mexico 83, BYU 81
PROVO, Utah, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Dairese Gary and Darington Hobson combined for 43 points Saturday as No. 12 New Mexico won its 13th straight, edging No. 11 BYU 83-81.
NBA: Milwaukee 94, Miami 71
MIAMI, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- John Salmons scored 18 points and Jerry Stackhouse added four 3-pointers Saturday to pace the Milwaukee Bucks to a 94-71 win over Miami.
Hall of Famer Michael Jordan buys the Bobcats
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Now we find out how the Charlotte Bobcats
Sliding skater leads to German gold
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Anna Friesinger kept her team alive by sliding the last 15 meters in the semifinals Saturday and Germany went on to win the Olympic speed skating team pursuit.
Snowboard gold goes to Canada
WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Canada's Jasey-Jay Anderson overcame a large deficit Saturday to defeat Benjamin Karl of Austria for the gold medal in the snowboarding parallel giant slalom.
Cards signs IF Lopez to one-year deal
JUPITER, Fla., Feb. 27 (UPI) -- The St. Louis Cardinals have signed free agent infielder Felipe Lopez to a one-year contract, team officials said Saturday.
COL BKB: West Virginia 74, Cincinnati 68
MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Kevin Jones collected 15 points and Devin Ebanks chipped in with 12 more Saturday as No. 7 West Virginia downed Cincinnati 74-68.
COL BKB: Texas A&M 74, Texas 58
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Donald Sloan and David Loubeau teamed up for 34 points Saturday to power No. 23 Texas A&M to a 74-58 win over intrastate rival No. 21 Texas.
COL BKB: Vanderbilt 89, Arkansas 72
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Jeffery Taylor and A.J. Ogilvy combined for 32 points Saturday, lifting No. 20 Vanderbilt to an 89-72 triumph over Arkansas.
NBA: New Jersey 104, Boston 96
BOSTON, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Brook Lopez struck for 25 points and Devin Harris added 23 Saturday to spark the lowly New Jersey Nets to a 104-96 upset of Boston.
COL BKC: Tennessee 74, Kentucky 65
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 27 (UPI) -- J.P. Prince got hot down the stretch, scoring six of his 20 points late to lead No. 17 Tennessee to a 74-65 upset of No. 2 Kentucky.
COL BKB: Pittsburgh 71, St. John's 64
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Nasir Robinson and Gilbert Brown netted 13 points each Saturday as No. 16 Pittsburgh bounced St. John's 71-64.
COL BKB: Notre Dame 78, Georgetown 64
Led by Ben Hansbrough's 21 points and Tim Abromaitis' 19,
COL BKB: Notre Dame 78, Georgetown 64
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Led by Ben Hansbrough's 21 points and Tim Abromaitis' 19, Notre Dame beat No. 13 Georgetown 78-64 Saturday.
COL BKB: Ohio State 66, Michigan 55
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Fifth-ranked Ohio State, led by William Buford with a game-high 24 points, rolled over Michigan 66-55 Saturday.
Beer vendor, 85, replaced by 75-year-old
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- A New York judge has thrown out an age-discrimination suit filed by an 85-year-old woman who sold beer at Mets games until she was replaced with a 75-year-old.
Eight is great: Ohno pads record medal haul with bronze
Feb. 27--VANCOUVER -- If Apolo Anton Ohno is done competing in the Olympics, if he's going to hang up the skates, he's leaving on his own terms, with another medal around his neck.
Jordan buys majority Bobcats share
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Retired basketball superstar Michael Jordan's investment group is buying a majority share of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats, the team owner said Saturday.
PETA won't use Woods image for neutering
NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 27 (UPI) -- U.S. animal rights group PETA says it has backed away from a Florida billboard campaign for neutering pets using Tiger Woods' image.
Inkster, Miyazato lead LPGA event
SINGAPORE, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Juli Inkster and Ai Miyazato each shot 3-under-par 69 Saturday and are tied for the lead at the LPGA's HSBC Women's Champions tournament in Singapore.
Olympics: Canada fends off Slovakia flurry, 3-2: Crosby 'sure' Pittsburghers are 'not going to be cheering for me'
Feb. 27--VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- All of 22 years old, Sidney Crosby already has won a Stanley Cup championship, an NHL most valuable player honor and a league scoring title, all of it in Pittsburgh.
Olympics: U.S. blitzes by Finland, 6-1, into final: Team to face Canada for gold after six-goal flurry in first 13 minutes
Feb. 27--VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- This was supposed to be the Olympics in which the United States hockey program achieved little more than a fresh start.
Ohno gets bronze in 5,000 relay
Feb. 27--The fickle arena of short track, full of trapdoors in the ice and inscrutable referees, smiled on Apolo Anton Ohno one last time Friday when he won his eighth Olympic medal to confirm he is the supreme survivor in his sport.
NBA: LA Lakers 99, Philadelphia 90
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Pau Gasol netted 23 points and Andrew Bynum added 20 Friday as the Los Angeles Lakers used a big fourth quarter to down Philadelphia 99-90.
NBA: Sacramento 103, Utah 99
SACRAMENTO, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Beno Udrih popped in 25 points and Tyreke Evans added 24 Friday to power the Sacramento Kings to a 103-99 victory over Utah Friday.
NBA: New Orleans 100, Orlando 93
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- David West poured in 40 points Friday to key a second-half New Orleans comeback that lifted the Hornets to a 100-93 win over Orlando.
USA, Canada to meet for hockey gold
WHISTLER, British Columbia, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- A bizarre early goal by Ryan Malone fueled a landslide Friday that brought the United States a 6-1 win over Finland and a date with Canada for the gold medal.
NBA: Phoenix 125, LA Clippers 112
PHOENIX, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Robin Lopez struck for a career-high 30 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, spurring the Phoenix Suns to a 125-112 win over the Los Angeles Clippers Friday.
NBA: Denver 107, Detroit 102
DENVER, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Chauncey Billups netted 25 points and Carmelo Anthony added 24 Friday as the Denver Nuggets downed Detroit 107-102.
Friday, February 26
COL BKB: Butler 74, Valparaiso 69
VALPARAISO, Ind., Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Willie Veasley scored 20 points and Matt Howard added 17 Friday to lead No. 10 Butler to a 74-69 victory over Valparaiso.
NBA: Houston 109, San Antonio 104
HOUSTON, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Kevin Martin, Aaron Brooks and Luis Scola each scored more than 30 points Friday to power the Houston Rockets to a 109-104 victory over San Antonio.
NBA: Chicago 115, Portland 111 (OT)
CHICAGO, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Luol Deng netted seven points in overtime and Derrick Rose poured in 33 Friday, sparking the Chicago Bulls to a 115-111 overtime win over Portland.
NBA: Charlotte 93, Memphis 89
MEMPHIS, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Stephen Jackson poured in 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds Friday as the Charlotte Bobcats posted a 93-89 decision over Memphis.
NBA: Oklahoma City 109, Minnesota 92
OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Kevin Durant scored 25 points and Russell Westbrook added 18 Friday as Oklahoma City posted an easy 109-92 win over Minnesota.
NBA: New York 118, Washington 116 (OT)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- David Lee sank a layup with 1.6 seconds left in overtime Friday to give the New York Knicks a 118-116 win over Washington.
NBA: Dallas 111, Atlanta 103 (OT)
ATLANTA, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Jason Kidd's triple-double sparked a second-half Dallas comeback Friday, enabling the Mavericks to down Atlanta 111-103 in overtime.
NBA: Cleveland 126, Toronto 118 (OT)
TORONTO, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- LeBron James scored 36 points and Mo Williams sank a pair of 3-pointers in overtime Friday to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 126-118 win over Toronto.
Stern organizes pageant for Woods's lovers
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 26 (UPI) -- U.S radio personality Howard Stern says he's lining up Tiger Woods's mistresses to participate in a $100,000-prize beauty pageant.
Sweden rallies for Olympic curling gold
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Anette Norberg keyed a late comeback Friday that brought Sweden a 7-6 win over Canada and the gold medal in women's Olympic curling.
Villegas, Wilson tied after two in Phoenix
PHOENIX, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- A bogey on the final hole Friday dropped Camilo Villegas into a first-place tie with Mark Wilson after two rounds of the Phoenix Open.
Gatorade drops Tiger Woods sponsorship
PepsiCo's Gatorade brand has dropped its sponsorship of U.S.
Vonn straddles gate, misses chance at final medal
WHISTLER, British Columbia -- Good thing Lindsey Vonn got her
Gatorade drops Tiger Woods sponsorship
PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 26 (UPI) -- PepsiCo's Gatorade brand has dropped its sponsorship of U.S. golfer Tiger Woods, the company said Friday.
Heat's Arroyo arrested after traffic stop
CORAL GABLES, Fla., Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Miami Heat guard Carlos Arroyo was arrested during a traffic stop Friday, police records indicate.
COL BKB: Gonzaga 88, Santa Clara 51
SPOKANE, Wash., Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Steven Gray had 26 points -- 19 in the first half when he was 7-for-8 from the field -- to lead No. 15 Gonzaga past Santa Clara 88-51 Thursday.
USA reaches finals in men's team pursuit
Bronze medal winner Chad Hedrick led an American team Friday that reached the finals in the Olympic team pursuit speed-skating event.
USA reaches finals in men's team pursuit
WHISTLER, British Columbia, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Bronze medal winner Chad Hedrick led an American team Friday that reached the finals in the Olympic team pursuit speed-skating event.
Police seek former NBA player Robertson
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Former NBA player Alvin Robertson was being sought for arrest Friday in connection with a child sex trafficking case, Texas authorities said.
Favre's uncertain status OK with Vikes
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Vikings are fine with quarterback Brett Favre taking his time to decide whether to return or retire, a team official said Friday.
Snowboarding gold goes to the Netherlands
WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Nicolien Sauerbreij of the Netherlands made up a small deficit Friday to defeat Russia's Ekaterina Ilyukhina and win the Olympic parallel snowboarding event.
White Sox: Open to Konerko return
GLENDALE, Ariz., Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Chicago White Sox General Manager Kenny Williams said Friday he is open to bringing back slugging veteran first baseman Paul Konerko.
FCS Championship game awarded to Texas
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The NCAA Division I FCS Championship Game will be held in Frisco, Texas, for three years starting with the 2010 season, officials said Friday.
Stern organizes pageant for Woods' lovers
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 26 (UPI) -- U.S radio personality Howard Stern says he's lining up Tiger Woods's mistresses to participate in a $100,000-prize beauty pageant.
Bynum fired for comments on officiating
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum was fined Friday by the NBA for comments he made about game officiating.
'Interval training' good for older people
TRONDHEIM, Norway, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Short and intense bursts of exercise known as interval training are twice as effective as regular exercise, researchers in Norway said.
South Korea's Kim Yu-Na wins figure skating gold
Feb. 26--VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Twenty-four women dolled up in sequins and heavy makeup competed for Olympic figure skating medals Thursday night, but most of them were off the ice long before things got really tense.
Gold medalist Demong to carry U.S. flag
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Bill Demong, who won a gold medal in Nordic combined, was selected to carry the U.S. flag during closing ceremonies Sunday at the Winter Olympics.
Kim, Stanford share LPGA lead in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Kim Song-hee and Angela Stanford overcame late bogeys and shared first place halfway through the LPGA's HSBC Women's Champions tournament in Singapore.
NBA: Denver 127, Golden State 112
OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Chauncey Billups had 37 points and nine assists and Carmelo Anthony scored 27 Thursday in the Denver Nuggets' 127-112 win over Golden State.
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