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Sooners, Hawkeyes face off tonight in Insight Bowl
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - As Oklahoma's defensive captain and one of the most eloquent players on either side of the ball, Travis Lewis had become a go-to guy for reporters, someone who could provide a non-slanted assessment of the team.
NO CONTEST
LAWRENCE - Tyshawn Taylor grabbed the opening tip, took a couple dribbles across midcourt and heaved a pass ahead to Jeff Withey, who was fouled while slamming home a rim-rattling dunk.
Chiefs’ season-long struggles in red zone costly
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs' first three trips inside Green Bay's 20-yard line two weeks ago netted them a pair of field goals. So did their first three trips against Oakland last Sunday.
ORANGE STIFLES PIRATES
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - Fab Melo had 12 points and 10 blocks, both career-highs, and No. 1 Syracuse stifled Seton Hall at every turn in a 75-49 victory Wednesday night in the Big East opener for both teams.
Special-teams play lifts Purdue, 37-32
DETROIT (AP) - Western Michigan started strong and closed with a shot to earns its first bowl win in school history.
San Francisco releases struggling WR Edwards
SAN FRANCISCO - Braylon Edwards became a disappointment during an injury-plagued year during San Francisco's resurgent 2011 season.
Humphries shrugs off boos, helps lead Nets to win
WASHINGTON - Kris Humphries shrugged off loud booing to finish with 21 points and 16 rebounds, and Deron Williams had 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, helping the New Jersey Nets beat the Washington Wizards 90-84 Monday night in the season opener for both teams.
IT'S A BREES
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - After Drew Brees broke an NFL passing record that stood for nearly three decades, his teammates called on him to make a speech in the Saints' locker room.
SOMETHING TO PLAY FOR
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP ) - Romeo Crennel has already earned a reputation for being a straight shooter in Kansas City.
UCLA vs. Illinois makes case for bowl contraction
If ever there was a game that could be used to make the case that there are too many bowls, it is this one: UCLA vs. Illinois in the Fight Hunger Bowl on Dec. 31.
New Jordans cause nationwide frenzy
SEATTLE (AP) - Scuffles broke out and police were brought in to quell unrest that nearly turned into riots across the nation Friday following the release of Nike's new Air Jordan basketball shoes - a retro model of one of the most popular Air Jordans ever made.
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WSU’s Marshall named AP Coach of the Year
ARLINGTON, Texas - Gregg Marshall, whose Wichita State team was the first to reach the NCAA tournament undefeated in 33 years, has been selected The Associated Press' coach of the year.
Royals head home for opener against White Sox
It will take more than a couple of bitter, one-run defeats in Motown to make the Kansas City Royals feel any less optimistic about what could be a watershed season.
Thursday’s Royals-Tigers game postponed to June due to weather
DETROIT - Brad Ausmus is hoping he'll have a chance to use every position player on his roster before too long - no sense letting backups become rusty at the beginning of the season.
A LITTLE EXTRA
DETROIT - With the Detroit Tigers in a jam after a close play at first base, Brad Ausmus calmly made his way onto the field.
Heat stay on top of Eastern Conference with win over Bucks
MIAMI - LeBron James is dealing with a few aches and pains, which obviously is not the best news for the Miami Heat with two weeks left in the regular season.
Redskins add Jackson with three-year deal
WASHINGTON - The contrast couldn't have been greater for DeSean Jackson.
