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SOGGY AUGUSTA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Augusta National will be ready for the Masters, despite a major storm that dumped 1.4 inches of rain on the course, washed out bunkers, toppled trees and even knocked out a bathroom.
Baylor beats Notre Dame for title, finishes 40-0
DENVER - Brittney Griner and Baylor left no doubt they're head and shoulders above any team in the country. In fact, they're perfect.
Arkansas coach Petrino crashes motorcycle
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Bobby Petrino enjoys talking about his childhood love of motorcycles. He has had a thing for them since he was 10, though there have been mishaps along the way.
Goodell fine if Saints ask Parcells to coach next season
NEW YORK - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he won't stand in the way if the New Orleans Saints ask Bill Parcells to take over as interim coach for suspended Sean Payton.
Royals hope spring production carries into season
SURPRISE, Ariz. - Judging by spring training, the Kansas City Royals will score lot of runs this season.
Kansas State moves quickly, hires ex-Illinois coach Weber
Bruce Weber knows that Kansas State fans may not accept him right away. That much became clear when a small rally for another coaching candidate turned into a protest of his hiring.
Gordon agrees to deal four-year deal with Royals
SURPRISE, Ariz. - Alex Gordon went from a bust to busting the bank.
Haith gains AP coaching honor
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Frank Haith has capped his first season at Missouri by being selected The Associated Press' Coach of the Year.
Davis named as AP’s top player
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Anthony Davis is The Associated Press' college basketball Player of the Year, the first Kentucky player and second freshman to win the award.
Kansas State embarks on search for new hoops coach
John Currie knows he faces the biggest task of his professional career in replacing Frank Martin, the now-former basketball coach of Kansas State whose bigger-than-life aura and on-court success made the Wildcats relevant again.
NFL coaches to speak on bounties
PALM BEACH, Fla. - NFL coaches plan to go right at the league's most sensitive subject - bounties - when they get together with players next month.
Suzuki stars in Japan as Mariners beat Oakland in MLB opener
TOKYO - Ichiro Suzuki looked perfectly at home, putting on the kind of show that made him so popular in Japan.
Salukis hire ex-Missouri State head coach Hinson
ST. LOUIS - During his nine seasons at Missouri State, Barry Hinson had his way with Southern Illinois.
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Alabama offensive coordinator Kiffin returning for 2nd year
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Lane Kiffin says he is coming back to Alabama for a second season as offensive coordinator.
World Cup of Hockey tournament set for 2016
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The World Cup of Hockey is making a long-awaited return in 2016.
Could Patriots really get a Super loser label?
PHOENIX (AP) - When the conversation turns to Super Bowl losers, the Bills and Vikings immediately come up.
3-pointer came on only attempt of his career.
EASTON, Pa. (AP) - Tim Kempton scored 11 points, including a key 3-pointer that came on his first career attempt from the arc, and added 10 rebounds in helping Lehigh defeat Lafayette, 75-71.
Historic Super Bowl no matter the winner
PHOENIX (AP) - An historic Super Bowl is before us.
Wade hoping NBA can better police unruly fans
MIAMI (AP) - For making an obscene gesture toward heckling fans, Dwyane Wade was fined $15,000 by the NBA and even had his phone and television privileges revoked at home by his family.
Alexander, No. 11 Kansas dump No. 17 Texas 75-62
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Cliff Alexander had 15 points and nine rebounds, and No. 11 Kansas beat No. 17 Texas 75-62 on Saturday for a key road win in the rugged Big 12.
Hall of Famer Ernie Banks mourned in sports world and beyond
CHICAGO (AP) - Hall of Famer Ernie Banks is being remembered for his positive outlook and brilliant playing career in a steady stream of tributes.
Davis, Pelicans grind out win over Timberwolves, 92-84
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The New Orleans Pelicans have lost their fair share of winnable games on the road this month, a trend that cannot continue if they hope to make a run at the playoffs in the rugged Western Conference.
Belichick on deflated balls: ‘We try to do everything right’
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Saying his team "followed the rules to the letter," New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick explained how his team prepares its footballs on game day and defended his players from chatter that they made it to the Super Bowl by cheating.
Central Plains reaches Dodge City finals
DODGE CITY – Class 2A Central Plains stunned Class 6A Shawnee Mission South 54-38 to advance to Saturday's championship game of the Dodge City Tournament of Champions. The Oilers (10-1) outscored South 30-16 in the second half.
SHOWDOWN
MANHATTAN (AP) - Nino Williams scored 20 points on some hot shooting, Marcus Foster added 14 points and Kansas State led Oklahoma State from start to finish in a 63-53 victory Saturday.
Rodgers to meet ultimate match in Seattle’s vaunted defense
SEATTLE (AP) - Eventually, the paths of Green Bay and Seattle were going to cross again.
No. 9 Jayhawks fall to No. 11 Iowa State 86-81
AMES, Iowa (AP) - Naz Long scored 20 points and 11th-ranked Iowa State held off No. 9 Kansas 86-81 on Saturday night, recording back-to-back wins over the Jayhawks for the first time in 14 years.
