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IRVING: NO. 1 OVERALL PICK
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Kyrie Irving traveled just a few miles down the road to become the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.
U.S. determined to end title drought at Women’s World Cup
The last time the United States won the Women's World Cup, Mia Hamm and Julie Foudy were still playing, Abby Wambach had just led Florida to the NCAA title and Alex Morgan was all of 10.
U.S., Mexico to face off for Gold Cup final
HOUSTON (AP) - The United States and Mexico both turned to their stars to advance to the Gold Cup final.
Chiefs helping Joplin after horrible tornado
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) - Allene Wallace was on the phone with a friend when dozens of people dressed in red suddenly swarmed her property Thursday in tornado-stricken Joplin.
Lakers’ Artest seeking to change name
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest wants to change his name to Metta World Peace.
Duke's Irving says his health isn't an issue
NEW YORK (AP) - In an NBA draft with plenty of questions, Kyrie Irving says his health isn't one of them. Irving has long been considered the top pick, though the Cleveland Cavaliers haven't said they will choose him with their No. 1 selection. And if they are wavering because of that toe injury on his right foot that limited the Duke point guard to 11 games in his lone college season, ...
D’backs hold on for 3-2 win over Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Ian Kennedy pitched six strong innings and Xavier Nady hit an RBI double, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 Wednesday night.
Vanderbilt ousts North Carolina from CWS with 5-1 win
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Taylor Hill and Corey Williams combined on four-hitter, Connor Harrell and Curt Casali homered and Vanderbilt eliminated North Carolina from the College World Series with a 5-1 victory Wednesday night.
U.S. advances to Gold Cup finals with 1-0 win over Panama
HOUSTON (AP) - Clint Dempsey scored in the 77th minute off an assist from Landon Donovan, and the United States advanced to the Gold Cup final with a 1-0 victory over Panama on Wednesday night.
Sporting Kansas City, Union play to scoreless draw
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) - Sporting Kansas City extended its unbeaten streak to six matches with a 0-0 draw against the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night.
Venus Williams, Nadal, Roddick win at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Time and again after losing a point, Venus Williams rolled her eyes, slumped her shoulders and let out a shriek of dismay that echoed through Centre Court, reverberating off its roof.
League, players still far from deal
NEW YORK (AP) - Union officials said Wednesday that NBA players and owners are about $7 billion apart over a 10-year span in their most recent proposals, a significant gap to close to avoid a work stoppage.
Owners, players discussing straight split of revenue income
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) - NFL owners and players are discussing a straight split of income in the next collective bargaining agreement that would net the players just under 50 percent of total revenues.
Pena’s homer lifts D’backs past Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Wily Mo Pena hit his first major league home run in nearly three years, Joe Saunders pitched seven strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2 Tuesday night.
Rodriguez shuts down Vanderbilt, Gators finish 3-1 win
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Night or day, it didn't matter to Florida's Steven Rodriguez.
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Struggles in cold weather continue for Denver's Manning
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Red-faced and bundled on the sideline in a parka and stocking cap, Peyton Manning looked nothing the part of the cold-weather quarterback.
Chargers take late lead to win back-and-forth game against Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Philip Rivers came through when the San Diego Chargers needed him the most.
Iowa State blanks Jayhawks for Big 12 win
AMES, Iowa - Freshman Grant Rohach passed for a season-best 300 yards and two touchdowns and Iowa State beat Kansas 34-0 on a frigid Saturday night for its first Big 12 victory.
Bulls’ Rose out indefinitely after finding knee injury needs surgery
CHICAGO - Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose is out indefinitely because of torn cartilage in his right knee that will require surgery, the team said Saturday.
STOOPS’ DAY
MANHATTAN - Bob Stoops ran away from the tub filled with ice water just about as quickly and effectively as the Sooners' Brennan Clay ran through the Kansas State defense on Saturday.
No. 3 Louisville rolls past Fairfield
UNCASVILLE, Conn. - Chris Jones scored 15 points to lead No. 3 Louisville to a 71-57 victory over Fairfield on Saturday in the Hall of Fame Tipoff Tournament.
No. 18 LSU upends No. 9 Aggies
BATON ROUGE, La. - Les Miles loves calling Death Valley the place opponents' dreams go to die. The same might someday be said about Johnny Manziel's bid for a second Heisman Trophy.
AP Top 25 football capsules
No. 1 ALABAMA 49, CHATTANOOGA 0
Fast-break chances lead No. 2 Jayhawks over Towson
LAWRENCE - Every time that Towson missed a shot, it seemed as if somebody from Kansas was there to corral the rebound, throw an outlet pass and start the Jayhawks on the fast break.
Chargers aim to end skid against rebounding Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - It was only a month ago that the San Diego Chargers were in the midst of the AFC West race, trying to keep pace with the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs.
Denver to challenge New England tonight in marquee matchup
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady. Denver Broncos vs. New England Patriots. All in front of a prime-time audience.
