• Invincible? Syracuse still has things to prove in Big Dance (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:40:14 GMT)
  Syracuse will look for a Final Four performance and more in the NCAA men's tournament to prove it did not go from overlooked to overrated in ...

  
  

  
  
• LaDainian Tomlinson picks the Jets; RB agrees to 2-year deal (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:14:09 GMT)
  The New York Jets signed running back LaDainian Tomlinson to a two-year contract, adding an aging star to an offense that ranked No. 1 in rushing ...

  
  

  
  
• LeBron's all-around game carries Cavaliers over Celtics (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:07:57 GMT)
  LeBron James scored 30 points, 24 in the second half, and Cleveland wore down the aging Boston Celtics for a 104-93 victory on Sunday, the Cavaliers' ...

  
  

  
  
• Cleveland Browns trade QB Brady Quinn to Denver Broncos (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:21:00 GMT)
  The Browns traded QB Brady Quinn to the Broncos on Sunday.

  
  

  
  
• AP: Beckham out of World Cup after tearing Achilles' tendon (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:07:28 GMT)
  David Beckham's dream of becoming the first English player to appear in four World Cups looks to be over after he tore his left Achilles' tendon ...

  
  

  
  
• Efficient '85 Villanova team mounted tourney's greatest upset (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:54:15 GMT)
  How intimidated was Villanova by defending national champion Georgetown before the teams met in their classic 1985 national title matchup?

  
  

  
  
• North Carolina, Connecticut bring star power to NIT field (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:53:51 GMT)
  North Carolina and Connecticut are lending some serious star power to the NIT. The Tar Heels were a No. 4 seed in the bracket released Sunday, ...

  
  

  
  
• Els captures CA Championship for first win in two years (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:53:24 GMT)
  Ernie Els wore down countryman Charl Schwartzel on the back nine Sunday on the sun-splashed, wind-whipped Blue Monster at Doral Golf Resort and ...

  
  

  
  
• Durant, Westbrook ignite Thunder over short-handed Jazz (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:52:53 GMT)
  Kevin Durant scored 35 points, Russell Westbrook added 30 points and 11 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder made up ground in the race for ...

  
  

  
  
• Capitals rally, beat Blackhawks despite Ovechkin's ejection (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:52:26 GMT)
  Nicklas Backstrom raced up the ice and scored with 1:50 left in overtime Sunday and the Washington Capitals completed a remarkable comeback without ...

  
  

  
  

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• Conference USA kicks off its baseball season in high gear (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:14:39 GMT)
  Texas will host New Mexico and defending national champ LSU will entertain Centenary in three game-series beginning Friday as ...

  
  

  
  
• Quinnipiac beats Union, N.Y., in longest college hockey game ever (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:13:49 GMT)
  It took five overtimes and nearly six hours, but Quinnipiac managed to edge out Union College 3-2 early Saturday in the longest ...

  
  

  
  
• Mercyhurst leads eight-team pack in NCAA women's hockey tournament (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:30:35 GMT)
  Top-ranked Mercyhurst will be the top seed in the eight-team NCAA women's hockey field announced Sunday evening. The Lakers (29-2-3) ...

  
  

  
  
• Coach: Pitcher who sued school leaves Kentucky's baseball team (Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:00:04 GMT)
  The University of Kentucky pitcher who filed a lawsuit against the school has left the team. Head Coach Gary Henderson told the ...

  
  

  
  
• Trinity's Chaudhry skipping squash singles after outburst (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:20:16 GMT)
  The nation's top-ranked college squash player has dropped out of the national singles championship after an outburst against ...

  
  

  
  
• Sisler, Surhoff elected to college baseball HOF (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:59:01 GMT)
  Former AL MVP George Sisler and big league All-Star B.J. Surhoff were among 10 players and coaches elected for the College Baseball ...

  
  

  
  
• Accuser from Duke lacrosse case charged with attempted murder (Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:38:44 GMT)
  The woman who falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape nearly four years ago has been charged with attempted ...

  
  

  
  
• SEC coaches select LSU as favorite to win baseball title (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:55:37 GMT)
  LSU is the preseason favorite to repeat as Southeastern Conference baseball champions, according to the league's 12 baseball ...

  
  

  
  
• Michigan State is going with a different shade of green (Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:55:45 GMT)
  Spartan fans, get ready to bleed a darker shade of green. As of Friday morning, Pantone Matching System Color 567 is in as Michigan ...

  
  

  
  
• Binghamton athletics sharply criticized in investigative report (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:07:27 GMT)
  An almost $1 million report released Thursday paints a critical picture of Binghamton University's athletics program particularly ...

  
  

  
  
• Washington's Lawrie ready to get back to work after title run (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:05:16 GMT)
  Constantly receiving congratulations for an accomplishment now eight months in the past started wearing thin for Danielle Lawrie ...

  
  

  
  
• Bob Knight will speak at Trine University's commencement (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:33:35 GMT)
  Former Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight will return to the state this spring to be the commencement speaker at Trine University. ...

  
  

  
  
• Judge approves ex-UCLA star Ed O'Bannon's lawsuit against NCAA (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:56:53 GMT)
  A U.S. District Court judge in San Francisco has denied the NCAA's motion to dismiss a class-action antitrust lawsuit on behalf ...

  
  

  
  
• Boston College beats Boston U. for 58th Beanpot hockey title (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:32:54 GMT)
  Barry Almeida scored to give Boston College a three-goal, third-period lead and the Eagles held off a late charge from Boston ...

  
  

  
  
• Wisconsin rallies past Michigan at Camp Randall Classic (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:02:37 GMT)
  Brendan Smith sent a crowd of 55,031 chilly fans home happy Saturday, scoring two power-play goals in the last six minutes to ...

  
  

  
  

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• MLB partners with Victoria's Secret to take swing at female fans (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:33:10 GMT)
  Women make up nearly half of Major League Baseball's fans. MLB is partnering with Victoria's Secret's PINK brand to take aim at young women during the 2010 season with a new fashion line featuring the logos of 11 clubs, including the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Angels.

  
  

  
  
• Strasburg works 3 scoreless innings, Nats now 0-10 (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:35:29 GMT)
  Stephen Strasburg pitched three scoreless innings and the Washington Nationals fell to 0-10 in exhibition play with Sunday's 7-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

  
  

  
  
• Red Sox prospect to undergo brain surgery (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:21:02 GMT)
  Boston Red Sox minor league outfielder Ryan Westmoreland will undergo brain surgery after being diagnosed with a cavernous malformation.

  
  

  
  
• Jeter, Rivera, Pettitte might be called to testify by McNamee (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:44:29 GMT)
  Brian McNamee's defense attorneys might call on Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera to testify about former their New York Yankees teammate Roger Clemens as the ex-pitcher attempts to appeal a judge's decision to dismiss his defamation suit against his former trainer.

  
  

  
  
• D'backs' Hinch: Brandon Webb likely to open season on DL (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:12:32 GMT)
  Arizona Diamondbacks manager A.J. Hinch says it's becoming "very evident" Brandon Webb likely will begin the season on the disabled list. Hinch said Webb was playing long toss Saturday, and he's unsure when he will pitch in his first Cactus League game.

  
  

  
  
• Twins sign Denard Span to five-year, $16.5 million extension (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:25:18 GMT)
  The Minnesota Twins have signed center fielder Denard Span to a five-year, $16.5 million contract extension. The agreement was announced on Saturday and includes a $9 million team option for 2015.

  
  

  
  
• Astros lose Lance Berkman for 2-4 weeks with knee injury (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:38:06 GMT)
  Houston All-Star first baseman Lance Berkman will have minor surgery on his left knee Saturday and miss two-to-four weeks, a recovery period that could sideline him for opening day.

  
  

  
  
• Dodgers counting on young Kershaw to emerge as staff ace (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:06:22 GMT)
  Clayton Kershaw has won a division-clinching game and played for two National League pennants. His 2.79 ERA last season ranked fifth in the league, putting him on a list of elite names in Los Angeles Dodgers history.

  
  

  
  
• Comebacks at forefront for Braves, Athletics (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:52:26 GMT)
  For the Atlanta Braves, survival in the National League East could hinge on the revival of proven weapons. The same is true of the Oakland Athletics, with two former All-Stars trying to jump-start careers interrupted by injuries.

  
  

  
  
• Panel Part V: MLB must stay ahead of drug curve (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:05:11 GMT)
  They lived through the shame and embarrassment of the heyday of baseball's steroid era. Some knew much. Many said too little.

  
  

  
  
• Rockies, Todd Helton agree to 2-year extension (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:19:12 GMT)
  The Colorado Rockies and Todd Helton agreed on Thursday to a two-year, $9.9 million contract extension that runs through the 2013 season.

  
  

  
  
• Wood, Pineiro eager to step up after Angels' offseason departures (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:13:53 GMT)
  Brandon Wood waited three long years to be the Los Angeles Angels third baseman. When he arrived at the Angels spring training camp, the door of opportunity was wide open.

  
  

  
  
• Panel Part IV: A less-costly process for draft (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:19:33 GMT)
  Agent Scott Boras is the man baseball loves to hate. It's not enough that he's blamed for baseball's escalating salary structure, but he's considered in some quarters almost personally responsible for ruining Major League Baseball's amateur draft with outrageous bonus demands for amateur clients.

  
  

  
  
• Key additions give Red Sox better balance, defense (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:43:57 GMT)
  Mike Cameron strides effortlessly across the grass to catch a fly ball at the fence. In the cage, he rips line drives in all directions, and then, with his trademark smile, he signs autographs for members of Red Sox Nation.

  
  

  
  
• Angels' Hunter defends choice words that drew fire (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:37:11 GMT)
  Los Angeles center fielder Torii Hunter was at first startled, and then angered Wednesday when comments he made about diversity in baseball were construed as potentially racist.

  
  

  
  
• Hitting coaches: A demanding position in the big leagues (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:22:15 GMT)
  There is no standard resume for a hitting coach. Among the 30 across the majors, there are former All-Stars and MVPs, and others who never got an at-bat in the big leagues. Some were power hitters. Others hit for average. Some are former managers. Some might become managers.

  
  

  
  
• 'Last year is over:' Champion Yankees hooked on repeating (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:51 GMT)
  Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira had lunch together at the beginning of spring training, and Rodriguez talked about his addiction.

  
  

  
  
• Cubs GM Hendry lashes out at OF Milton Bradley (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:13:47 GMT)
  Cubs general manager Jim Hendry says Milton Bradley should stop blaming the team, manager and fans for his failure to produce during his tumultuous season in Chicago.

  
  

  
  
• Rays top pick David Price injured by shattered bat (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:24:16 GMT)
  Tampa Bay Rays prized left-hander David Price, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 draft, left Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox in the bottom of the second inning after being hit on the right hand by the barrel of a shattered bat.

  
  

  
  
• Scrutinizing American League lineups (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:50:11 GMT)
  They're always subject to change, but here's a look at how American League teams figure to line up from 1 to 9 to start the season and what the implications are for fantasy owners.

  
  

  
  
• Former Dodgers star Willie Davis dead at 69 (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:25:39 GMT)
  Willie Davis, a speedy center fielder who collected two World Series rings, three Gold Gloves and was a two-time All-Star during his 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died. He was 69.

  
  

  
  
• Panel Part III: Efforts to develop black talent in USA insufficient (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:07:08 GMT)
  Fans look down from their seats onto the baseball field, see dark-colored skin and might assume they are African-American players.

  
  

  
  
• Royals ready to break out of losing cycle (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:24:47 GMT)
  The Kansas City Royals spent this spring raving about their depth, believing they have the talent and versatility to finally compete in the American League Central.

  
  

  
  
• Panel Part II: Playoffs need fewer days off; shorter spring (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:06:18 GMT)
  No one is suggesting the New York Yankees return the 2009 World Series trophy. And maybe Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee would have still overpowered everyone in the postseason.

  
  

  
  
• Panel Part I: Experts bat ideas on improving the game (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:05:15 GMT)
  Eight baseball men, representing virtually every facet of the game, gathered in the twilight for a roundtable discussion on ways to improve the national pastime.

  
  

  
  

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• MLB partners with Victoria's Secret to take swing at female fans (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:33:10 GMT)
  Women make up nearly half of Major League Baseball's fans. MLB is partnering with Victoria's Secret's PINK brand to take aim at young women during the 2010 season with a new fashion line featuring the logos of 11 clubs, including the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Angels.

  
  

  
  
• Strasburg works 3 scoreless innings, Nats now 0-10 (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:35:29 GMT)
  Stephen Strasburg pitched three scoreless innings and the Washington Nationals fell to 0-10 in exhibition play with Sunday's 7-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

  
  

  
  
• Red Sox prospect to undergo brain surgery (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:21:02 GMT)
  Boston Red Sox minor league outfielder Ryan Westmoreland will undergo brain surgery after being diagnosed with a cavernous malformation.

  
  

  
  
• Jeter, Rivera, Pettitte might be called to testify by McNamee (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:44:29 GMT)
  Brian McNamee's defense attorneys might call on Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera to testify about former their New York Yankees teammate Roger Clemens as the ex-pitcher attempts to appeal a judge's decision to dismiss his defamation suit against his former trainer.

  
  

  
  
• D'backs' Hinch: Brandon Webb likely to open season on DL (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:12:32 GMT)
  Arizona Diamondbacks manager A.J. Hinch says it's becoming "very evident" Brandon Webb likely will begin the season on the disabled list. Hinch said Webb was playing long toss Saturday, and he's unsure when he will pitch in his first Cactus League game.

  
  

  
  
• Twins sign Denard Span to five-year, $16.5 million extension (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:25:18 GMT)
  The Minnesota Twins have signed center fielder Denard Span to a five-year, $16.5 million contract extension. The agreement was announced on Saturday and includes a $9 million team option for 2015.

  
  

  
  
• Astros lose Lance Berkman for 2-4 weeks with knee injury (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:38:06 GMT)
  Houston All-Star first baseman Lance Berkman will have minor surgery on his left knee Saturday and miss two-to-four weeks, a recovery period that could sideline him for opening day.

  
  

  
  
• Dodgers counting on young Kershaw to emerge as staff ace (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:06:22 GMT)
  Clayton Kershaw has won a division-clinching game and played for two National League pennants. His 2.79 ERA last season ranked fifth in the league, putting him on a list of elite names in Los Angeles Dodgers history.

  
  

  
  
• Comebacks at forefront for Braves, Athletics (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:52:26 GMT)
  For the Atlanta Braves, survival in the National League East could hinge on the revival of proven weapons. The same is true of the Oakland Athletics, with two former All-Stars trying to jump-start careers interrupted by injuries.

  
  

  
  
• Panel Part V: MLB must stay ahead of drug curve (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:05:11 GMT)
  They lived through the shame and embarrassment of the heyday of baseball's steroid era. Some knew much. Many said too little.

  
  

  
  
• Rockies, Todd Helton agree to 2-year extension (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:19:12 GMT)
  The Colorado Rockies and Todd Helton agreed on Thursday to a two-year, $9.9 million contract extension that runs through the 2013 season.

  
  

  
  
• Wood, Pineiro eager to step up after Angels' offseason departures (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:13:53 GMT)
  Brandon Wood waited three long years to be the Los Angeles Angels third baseman. When he arrived at the Angels spring training camp, the door of opportunity was wide open.

  
  

  
  
• Panel Part IV: A less-costly process for draft (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:19:33 GMT)
  Agent Scott Boras is the man baseball loves to hate. It's not enough that he's blamed for baseball's escalating salary structure, but he's considered in some quarters almost personally responsible for ruining Major League Baseball's amateur draft with outrageous bonus demands for amateur clients.

  
  

  
  
• Key additions give Red Sox better balance, defense (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:43:57 GMT)
  Mike Cameron strides effortlessly across the grass to catch a fly ball at the fence. In the cage, he rips line drives in all directions, and then, with his trademark smile, he signs autographs for members of Red Sox Nation.

  
  

  
  
• Angels' Hunter defends choice words that drew fire (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:37:11 GMT)
  Los Angeles center fielder Torii Hunter was at first startled, and then angered Wednesday when comments he made about diversity in baseball were construed as potentially racist.

  
  

  
  
• Hitting coaches: A demanding position in the big leagues (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:22:15 GMT)
  There is no standard resume for a hitting coach. Among the 30 across the majors, there are former All-Stars and MVPs, and others who never got an at-bat in the big leagues. Some were power hitters. Others hit for average. Some are former managers. Some might become managers.

  
  

  
  
• 'Last year is over:' Champion Yankees hooked on repeating (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:51 GMT)
  Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira had lunch together at the beginning of spring training, and Rodriguez talked about his addiction.

  
  

  
  
• Cubs GM Hendry lashes out at OF Milton Bradley (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:13:47 GMT)
  Cubs general manager Jim Hendry says Milton Bradley should stop blaming the team, manager and fans for his failure to produce during his tumultuous season in Chicago.

  
  

  
  
• Rays top pick David Price injured by shattered bat (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:24:16 GMT)
  Tampa Bay Rays prized left-hander David Price, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 draft, left Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox in the bottom of the second inning after being hit on the right hand by the barrel of a shattered bat.

  
  

  
  
• Scrutinizing American League lineups (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:50:11 GMT)
  They're always subject to change, but here's a look at how American League teams figure to line up from 1 to 9 to start the season and what the implications are for fantasy owners.

  
  

  
  
• Former Dodgers star Willie Davis dead at 69 (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:25:39 GMT)
  Willie Davis, a speedy center fielder who collected two World Series rings, three Gold Gloves and was a two-time All-Star during his 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died. He was 69.

  
  

  
  
• Panel Part III: Efforts to develop black talent in USA insufficient (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:07:08 GMT)
  Fans look down from their seats onto the baseball field, see dark-colored skin and might assume they are African-American players.

  
  

  
  
• Royals ready to break out of losing cycle (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:24:47 GMT)
  The Kansas City Royals spent this spring raving about their depth, believing they have the talent and versatility to finally compete in the American League Central.

  
  

  
  
• Panel Part II: Playoffs need fewer days off; shorter spring (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:06:18 GMT)
  No one is suggesting the New York Yankees return the 2009 World Series trophy. And maybe Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee would have still overpowered everyone in the postseason.

  
  

  
  
• Panel Part I: Experts bat ideas on improving the game (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:05:15 GMT)
  Eight baseball men, representing virtually every facet of the game, gathered in the twilight for a roundtable discussion on ways to improve the national pastime.

  
  

  
  

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• LaDainian Tomlinson picks the Jets; RB agrees to 2-year deal (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:14:09 GMT)
  The New York Jets signed running back LaDainian Tomlinson to a two-year contract, adding an aging star to an offense that ranked ...

  
  

  
  
• Jets coach Rex Ryan relaxing after weight-loss surgery (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:15:39 GMT)
  New York Jets coach Rex Ryan underwent a weight-loss procedure Saturday to help him fight obesity. The husky Ryan had lap-band ...

  
  

  
  
• Browns, QB Jake Delhomme agree to two-year contract (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:42:15 GMT)
  Jake Delhomme has a new NFL home, and the Cleveland Browns have another new quarterback. Delhomme, released last week by the ...

  
  

  
  
• Brad Childress testifies at Williamses' NFL drug lawsuit (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:33:16 GMT)
  After more than a year and a half of legal maneuvering in their closely watched labor fight with the NFL, Minnesota Vikings defensive ...

  
  

  
  
• Packers sign Nick Collins, Ryan Pickett to extensions (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:06:42 GMT)
  Green Bay has signed safety Collins and nose tackle Pickett to long-term contract extensions, securing the services of two cornerstones ...

  
  

  
  
• Chief: No cops pictured with Ben Roethlisberger involved in probe (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:02:12 GMT)
  The police chief in Milledgeville, Ga., acknowledged on Friday that some of his officers posed for photos with Ben Roethlisberger ...

  
  

  
  
• Ben Roethlisberger's lawyer hires private investigator (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:43:34 GMT)
  An attorney for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has hired a private investigator to look into a sexual assault ...

  
  

  
  
• Browns sign former Patriots TE Ben Watson to multiyear deal (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:44:08 GMT)
  The Cleveland Browns filled a gaping offensive hole, signing free agent tight end Ben Watson to a multiyear contract. Watson ...

  
  

  
  
• Death of Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen saddens 'Fearsome' mate (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:12:13 GMT)
  When he received word Thursday morning that close friend and former teammate Merlin Olsen had succumbed to cancer, Rosey Grier ...

  
  

  
  
• Man convicted of 1st-degree murder of Broncos' Darrent Williams (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:38:23 GMT)
  Suspected gang member Willie Clark has been found guilty of murder in the shooting death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent ...

  
  

  
  
• Dan Snyder on unusually quiet Redskins: 'We've got a game plan' (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:25:00 GMT)
  Dan Snyder's early verdict on Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen: "Great guys. Lucky to have 'em." In brief remarks to reporters before ...

  
  

  
  
• TCU LB Daryl Washington took the long and hard route to NFL (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:15:34 GMT)
  During his high school days in Irving, Texas, Daryl Washington often spent the night at the home of his best friend, Alvin Thompson. ...

  
  

  
  
• Attorney: Accuser's details hold key to potential Roethlisberger charge (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:58:51 GMT)
  Specifics of the sexual assault allegation made against Ben Roethlisberger by a 20-year-old college student in Georgia have not ...

  
  

  
  
• Best linebacker in the draft? Rolando McClain could climb (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:42:45 GMT)
  Thanks in part to the NFL's evolution into an offensive air circus, only four true middle linebackers have been selected in the ...

  
  

  
  
• NFL official tells court lawyer broke confidentiality of drug program (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:39:11 GMT)
  An NFL executive testified in court that he consistently applied the league's anti-doping policy, and alleged Thursday that the ...

  
  

  
  

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• Knicks avenge 50-point loss, end Mavs' 13-game win streak (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:20:48 GMT)
  The Dallas Mavericks had the most lopsided victory in franchise history when they beat the New York Knicks by 50 points in the ...

  
  

  
  
• J.R. Smith scores 30 points in Nuggets' win against Grizzlies (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:19:02 GMT)
  J.R. Smith scored 19 of his 30 points in the second half, rallying the Denver Nuggets to a 125-108 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies ...

  
  

  
  
• Magic win 8th straight 109-95; Wizards skid hits 7 (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:16:30 GMT)
  Dwight Howard had 28 points and 15 rebounds, and the streaking Orlando Magic wore down the back-to-back-to-back Washington Wizards ...

  
  

  
  
• Bulls' Hinrich suspended; Suns coach Gentry fined (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:00:18 GMT)
  Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich has been suspended one game without pay by the NBA for making contact with a referee.

  
  

  
  
• Bobcats sign Larry Hughes to bolster backcourt (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:36:39 GMT)
  The Charlotte Bobcats have signed veteran guard Larry Hughes to help with depth in the backcourt as they attempt to reach the ...

  
  

  
  
• Lakers knock out Suns after Alvin Gentry gets ejected (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:05:45 GMT)
  Kobe Bryant had 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists along with seven turnovers but it was the all-around game of the Los ...

  
  

  
  
• Salmons, Jennings keep Bucks rolling with 95-87 win over Jazz (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:25:03 GMT)
  Ersan Ilyasova scored on a putback with 27.2 seconds remaining for the lead and the Milwaukee Bucks knocked off yet another NBA ...

  
  

  
  
• Nuggets need late flurry to get past slumping Hornets (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:31:26 GMT)
  Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to five with a 102-95 victory ...

  
  

  
  
• Thunder's James Harden out 2-4 weeks with strained hamstring (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:27:06 GMT)
  Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks says the rookie guard, who has played in 63 games and is averaging 9.9 points and 3.3 rebounds ...

  
  

  
  
• Derrick Rose, Michael Beasley sit out Bulls-Heat game (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:34:22 GMT)
  Add Derrick Rose to what's nearly become an epidemic of medical problems for the Chicago Bulls, all coming at the worst possible ...

  
  

  
  
• Heat suspend Dorell Wright for 2 games after DUI arrest (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:34:00 GMT)
  Dorell Wright was suspended for two games by the Miami Heat, one day after he was cited for driving under the influence. Wright ...

  
  

  
  
• David Stern: NBA to approve Michael Jordan as Bobcats owner (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:41:34 GMT)
  The NBA has signed off on Michael Jordan's bid to buy the Charlotte Bobcats, and commissioner David Stern expects the league's ...

  
  

  
  
• Magic crush Bulls 111-82, Derrick Rose sprains wrist (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:39:26 GMT)
  Vince Carter had 23 points to help the Orlando Magic pull away early and cruise past the injured Chicago Bulls, 111-82 on Thursday ...

  
  

  
  
• With pep, toughness, ex-Wizards spur Mavericks' run (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:20:25 GMT)
  In his 16th season, point guard Jason Kidd is averaging 10.1 points, 9.4 assists and 5.5 rebounds and shooting a career-high ...

  
  

  
  
• Jamal Crawford scores 29, Hawks hold off Wizards 105-99 (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:03:10 GMT)
  Jamal Crawford scored 29 points and the Hawks avoided a three-game losing streak by beating the Washington Wizards 105-99 Thursday ...

  
  

  
  

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