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Rapid rises put Chizik, Kelly in BCS national championship
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Gene Chizik won five games in two seasons at Iowa State before becoming Auburn's head coach in 2009.
Brady’s tutelage may benefit Cassel in playoffs
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - For three years, Matt Cassel studied at the side of the master while waiting to play. Now, Tom Brady's lessons are paying off.
LYNCH MOB
SEATTLE (AP) - For a team that was the joke of the NFL playoffs, look who's laughing now.
NFL Playoffs Picks
Great Bend Tribune Sports Editor Mack McClure's picks
Oregon’s James wears same game face every time out
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - LaMichael James is not straying from tradition just because Oregon is playing for the national title. He's all business, just as he has been all season.
New rule being implemented for overtime, starting this weekend
NEW YORK (AP) - As if NFL coaches needed something else to worry about.
No-name defense has improved for Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - On one sideline in Sunday's AFC playoff showdown will be the glamorous and highly decorated defense of the Baltimore Ravens, starring Pro Bowlers Haloti Ngata, Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs and Ed Reed.
Could road teams sweep wild-card round?
It's hardly a stretch to conjure up four road victories in the wild-card round of the playoffs. The Saints are hefty favorites at Seattle, which is the first division winner with a losing record in, well, forever.
Cowboys choose Garrett as eighth head coach in franchise history
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - About 10 minutes into his tenure as coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Jason Garrett had to step aside to make way for team owner Jerry Jones.
Selby leads No. 3 Kansas past UMKC, 99-52
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - No. 3 Kansas was too much for UMKC.
Battered Cassel getting back on track
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Matt Cassel is in bounceback mode. At least he's still on his feet.
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.
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BACK TO WORK
Sure, it was great for a couple days. The cheers for Derek Jeter. The power of Giancarlo Stanton. The excellence of Mike Trout in the American League's 5-3 victory.
McIlroy, Woods deliver at British Open
HOYLAKE, England - Rory McIlroy had everything go his way Thursday in the British Open.
Italy’s Nibali leads for 10th time in 12 stages
SAINT-ETIENNE, France - Because of doping's ravages on cycling, it's natural for suspicion to fall on Vincenzo Nibali, who led the Tour de France on Thursday for a 10th time in 12 stages.
Hornets sign Stephenson
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Lance Stephenson is bringing his swag to Charlotte.
New generation set to shock at British Open
HOYLAKE, England - Even when he's not the favorite, Tiger Woods is still the show at the British Open.
French rider Tony Gallopin wins Tour de France Stage 11
OYONNAX, France - French rider Tony Gallopin led a late breakaway in a show of opportunism and savvy racing to win Wednesday's 11th stage of the Tour de France as Italy's Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead.
GETTING RELIEF
ARLINGTON, Texas - The Kansas City Royals have gotten some relief help, acquiring veteran reliever Jason Frasor from the Texas Rangers for Triple-A right-hander Spencer Patton.
American League wins All-Star game 5-3
MINNEAPOLIS - Derek Jeter soaked in the adulation from fans and players during one more night on baseball's national stage, set the tone for the American League with a pregame speech and delivered two final All-Star hits.
Nibali now favorite at Tour de France
BESANCON, France - With defending champion Chris Froome and two-time winner Alberto Contador out of the race, the path is wide open for Vincenzo Nibali to become the first Italian to win the Tour de France since the late Marco Pantani in 1998.
Wade resigns with Heat
Dwyane Wade is staying with the Miami Heat, and his latest deal is designed to give both the player and the only franchise he's ever known some flexibility in the coming years.
KING OF FREE AGENCY
CLEVELAND - There was no eye contact, nothing to indicate any reconciliation. The breakup of LeBron James and Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert was beyond bitter.
Sterling trial over sale of Clippers gets underway after delay
LOS ANGELES - A neurologist testified Monday that Donald Sterling likely has Alzheimer's disease as a trial over the $2 billion Los Angeles Clippers sale finally got underway.
Royals’ Shields fans 10, shuts down Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Back on the mound at Tropicana Field, Kansas City's James Shield looked and felt right at home.
Djokovic tops Federer at Wimbledon
LONDON - Novak Djokovic's large lead in the rollicking Wimbledon final was slipping away, due in no small part to Roger Federer's regal presence and resurgent play.
