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CUP: Johnson Rolling Into Kansas
For those chasing leader Jimmie Johnson in the Sprint Cup standings, this is not a hopeful week. Johnson…
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Boozer, Deng lead the way as Bulls beat cold-shooting Nets 79-76 in Game 3 of playoff series
CHICAGO – Every play near the basket looked like a traffic accident. There were long scoreless stretches. Shooting…
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Brittney Griner and Mercury face biggest test of 16-game win streak visiting Minnesota Lynx
Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury are closing in on one of the greatest records in WNBA history,…
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Achonwa gets 26 points, 16 rebounds to lift No. 2 Notre Dame past Virginia, 79-72
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Natalie Achonwa scored a career-high 26 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and No. 2 Notre Dame…
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Jaguars draft 6-5 QB Blake Bortles because ‘you have to have a guy that can take a beating’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell returned home from a scouting trip last October, turned…
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No. 17 Michigan humbled 72-70 by NJIT, division I’s only independent
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan is in the midst of a basketball renaissance, reaching the Elite Eight last…
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Prized prospect Derrick Pouliot scores in NHL debut to help Penguins beat Panthers 3-1
PITTSBURGH – Derrick Pouliot scored in his NHL debut and Sidney Crosby ended his drought with a third-period…
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No. 1 Alabama bound for college football playoff, routs No. 14 Missouri 42-13 for SEC title
ATLANTA – Alabama locked up another title, with plenty of style points for the playoff committee. Now, the…
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Don’t bet against Peyton Manning when it comes to second chances
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – From rematches to revivals to redemption, it's not a good idea to bet against Peyton…
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Illinois turns to downtrodden defense for 28-24 win over Minnesota
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois turned to its much-criticized defense Saturday for a late touchdown and a defensive stand…