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Jets: Harassment lawsuit completely without merit
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - The New York Jets say a lawsuit filed against them and Brett Favre by two massage therapists is "completely without merit," and the team had not been aware of the accusations.
Ravens’ past prepares them for playoff games on the road
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) - The Baltimore Ravens won three more games than last season, went 7-1 at home and finished in a tie for the second-best record in the AFC.
Upbeat practices prepare Oregon, Auburn for BCS championship
PHOENIX (AP) - The lineman-sized guy with the long shorts and "O'' on his hat gave the first indication of the frenetic pace behind the gate.
Tuesday's AP Top 25 Capsules
No. 2 Ohio State 73, Iowa 68 IOWA CITY, Iowa - Freshman Jared Sullinger had 24 points and 12 rebounds and No. 2 Ohio State rallied to overtake Iowa 73-68 on Tuesday night. Jon Diebler added 14 points for the Buckeyes (15-0, 2-0 Big Ten), who have won five straight over the Hawkeyes for the first time in school history. Iowa cut Ohio State's 13-point lead to 71-68 on Zach McCabe's 3-pointer with 24 seconds ...
Monday's AP Top 25 Basketball Capsules
St. John's 61, No. 13 Georgetown 58 NEW YORK (AP) - Justin Brownlee scored 15 points, including the game-changing basket with 10 seconds to play, and St. John's won its fifth straight, 61-58 over No. 13 Georgetown on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Dwight Hardy had 20 points to lead the Red Storm (10-3, 3-0), who are off to their best Big East start since 1999-2000 when they opened 4-0. ...
Luck's 4 TDs lead Stanford over Virginia Tech
MIAMI (AP) - John Elway flashed his familiar grin and Jim Harbaugh gave a jubilant shout from the sideline as Andrew Luck sprinted up the field to join an end zone celebration.
Pullen leads No. 17 Kansas State to 92-61 blowout in return
MANHATTAN (AP) - Jacob Pullen scored 24 points in his return from a suspension, and No. 17 Kansas State cruised to a 92-61 win over Savannah State on Monday night in the Wildcats' final tune up before Big 12 play.
Chiefs to host Ravens on Sunday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The signs are all there if Todd Haley decides to cross his fingers and hope history is repeating itself.
AP Top 25 Capsules
No. 5 Syracuse 70, No. 15 Notre Dame 58 SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - Kris Joseph had 18 points, Scoop Jardine had 15 points and nine assists, and fifth-ranked Syracuse beat No. 15 Notre Dame 70-58 on Saturday. The Orange (15-0, 2-0 Big East) broke open a tight game with a 17-3 run that started with a jumper from the top of the key by Joseph. That snapped a 44-44 tie with 13:02 left as the ...
Mississippi State stomps Michigan
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Chris Relf threw three touchdown passes, Vick Ballard ran for three scores and No. 21 Mississippi State overwhelmed Michigan 52-14 Saturday in the Gator Bowl.
NFL’s 2011-12 season still questionable
NEW YORK (AP) - As one of the strangest NFL seasons - on and off the field - winds down, football fans can begin contemplating playoff matchups, followed by the Super Bowl, then the draft.
Backup QB Manuel helps Florida State over South Carolina, 26-17
ATLANTA (AP) - EJ Manuel threw a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to stop a South Carolina rally and lead Florida State to a 26-17 victory over the turnover-plagued Gamecocks in the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Friday night.
Oregon, Auburn each have own superstitions
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Some believe the national championship game might come down to superstitions being observed or neglected.
Crimson Tide rolls over Spartans
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - More than any other time this season, Alabama looked like the team that was picked to win the national championship in the Capital One Bowl.
Carder becomes hero in TCU victory over Wisconsin, 21-19
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - Andy Dalton threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score, linebacker Tank Carder swatted down a 2-point conversion pass attempt with 2 minutes to play, and No. 3 TCU completed a perfect season with its first Rose Bowl victory, 21-19 over fourth-ranked Wisconsin on Saturday.
Articles by Section - AP Sports
Butler named baseball coach at Wichita State
WICHITA - Wichita State's new head baseball coach says he'll make it a goal to recruit the best prospects in Kansas to the Shockers.
Allen comes up huge for Heat
MIAMI - For years, Ray Allen's routine has not changed. Show up for work hours earlier than just about everyone else, go onto the court and take hundreds of jump shots.
Royals bullpen implodes in late innings
CLEVELAND - Michael Brantley's sacrifice fly capped Cleveland's three-run eighth inning, rallying the Indians to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.
FIRESTARTER
MIAMI - LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7.
Royals score on wild pitch in ninth inning for 2-1 win
CLEVELAND - Pinch-runner Elliot Johnson scored from third base on a wild pitch by reliever Matt Albers in the ninth inning, giving the Kansas City Royals a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night.
Oregon State advances with 11-4 win over Louisville
OMAHA, Neb. - It's one down and three to go for Oregon State.
FINALS COUNTDOWN
MIAMI - The Miami Heat weren't supposed to be in this situation. Not now, anyway.
Driver says he'll be ready if Packers call
APPLETON, Wis. - Donald Driver will be ready to go if the Green Bay Packers call and say they needed his help.
GREEN DAY
SAN ANTONIO - Danny Green once wasn't good enough to be on the same team as LeBron James.
Duncan: One win away from fifth NBA championship
SAN ANTONIO - It's all right in front of Tim Duncan now, and the big fella can feel it.
Ginobili's double-double propels Spurs past Heat in Game 5
SAN ANTONIO - Across three NBA championships and more than 100 playoff victories together, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili have built a bond most teammates will never share.
BACK & FORTH
SAN ANTONIO - It was the compelling story of the NBA regular season, the Miami Heat making their run at the league-record mark of 33 consecutive victories.
Berg makes most of opportunity at UCLA
OMAHA, Neb. - David Berg has pitched in three of every four UCLA baseball games over two seasons, set a school record for saves and was the Pac-12 pitcher of the year.
