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Vikings running back Peterson arrested
HOUSTON (AP) - Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson was arrested on a charge of resisting arrest after an early morning incident where police say it took three officers to subdue him.
Royals get 16 hits in win over Jays
TORONTO (AP) - Luke Hochevar won for the third time in four starts after leaving the game with a sprained ankle, Eric Hosmer had three RBIs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Blue Jays 9-6 on Thursday night.
Ainge knows Celtics’ Big Three not enough for another title
BOSTON (AP) - After deciding to bring back Boston's aging Big Three for another run at the NBA title, Danny Ainge knew he needed to surround it with more talent.
Beasley inks deal with Suns
PHOENIX (AP) - Free agent forward Michael Beasley has agreed to a three-year, $18 million deal with the Phoenix Suns, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
NASH JOINS BRYANT
PHOENIX (AP) - Steve Nash is going to the Los Angeles Lakers, a Pacific Division rival the two-time MVP point guard tried so hard to beat, with little success, in his eight seasons with the Phoenix Suns.
Rangers rolling at midway point
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - After going to two consecutive World Series without a title, the Texas Rangers are better than they ever have been.
Kauffman Stadium preparing for All-Star game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - On a piece of metal scaffolding beyond the left-field wall at Kauffman Stadium, construction workers bolted together a table under a sweltering midday sun, the temperature tickling triple digits and sweat pouring off their brows.
Federer, Djokovic to meet in semifinal match at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Roger Federer earned a record 32nd Grand Slam semifinal berth and moved closer to a record-tying seventh Wimbledon title when he beat Mikhail Youzhny 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 Wednesday.
Gordon signs with Phoenix
PHOENIX (AP) - Restricted free agent guard Eric Gordon has agreed to a four-year deal with the Phoenix Suns worth about $58 million, a person familiar with the talks told The Associated Press. The New Orleans Hornets have the right to match the deal and keep Gordon.
Sagan wins third stage of Tour de France
BOULOGNE-SUR-MER, France (AP) - Once upon a time in Hollywood, the cry was "Run, Forrest, Run!" The message was not lost on Peter Sagan at the Tour de France.
Free-agent Allen to meet with Heat
MIAMI (AP) - The NBA champion Miami Heat will get to make their sales pitch to Ray Allen.
Nets re-sign guard Williams
NEW YORK (AP) - Deron Williams is moving to Brooklyn with the Nets, instead of back home to Dallas.
Lind’s home run leads Jays over Royals
TORONTO (AP) - Vin Mazzaro's worst outing in over a year got him a ticket back to Triple-A.
Hornets’ No. 1 draft pick Davis sprains ankle
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Anthony Davis has a left ankle sprain that must be evaluated later this week before he can be cleared to practice with the U.S. team.
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Luck looking to take next big step in career
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Step by step, Andrew Luck has climbed into the upper echelon of NFL quarterbacks.
No. 13 Wichita State blows past Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) - Wichita State senior Tekele Cotton has produced his share of highlight-reel dunks. On Saturday, Cotton showed he also has the endurance of a distance runner.
KSU holds on late to beat No. 22 Baylor
MANHATTAN (AP) - Nino Williams possess an old man's game. He loves to shoot baseline jumpers, prefers layups to dunks. The next time he takes a 3-pointer might just be the first.
Carter scores 25, No. 13 Wichita St beats Southern Illinois
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - The only thing that stopped Darius Carter was a stray forearm.
No. 9 Jayhawks beat No. 24 Oklahoma State
LAWRENCE (AP) - Frank Mason III had 16 points and nine rebounds, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 14 points and ninth-ranked Kansas beat No. 24 Oklahoma State 67-57 on Tuesday night to remain perfect in the Big 12.
