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NBA season preview capsules
A look at the 30 NBA teams, in predicted order of finish:
Johnson, Teahan help spark KU past USC
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Playing for the first time this season on a national stage, the lights were simply too bright and the task too daunting for an inexperienced Southern California squad.
Colts get past Houston 19-16 for second straight win
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Reggie Wayne will always remember Thursday night's catch.
Beltran, Cardinals agree to two-year contract
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Carlos Beltran and the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a two-year contract pending results of a physical, a move that would fortify the team's lineup following the departure of Albert Pujols.
No. 8 Boise rolls over ASU 56-24
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Doug Martin rushed for 151 yards and returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, giving No. 8 Boise State a lead 14 seconds into the Maaco Bowl Las Vegas on the way to a 56-24 win Thursday night.
Philly sportswriter/columnist accused of abuse decades ago
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A veteran sportswriter and columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News was accused in a newspaper report Tuesday of molesting three girls and a boy in the 1970s, including his niece, who is now a prosecutor.
Bonds files appeal of obstruction conviction
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Barry Bonds is officially appealing his felony obstruction conviction.
QB Barkley remains with USC
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley believed he was prepared to play in the NFL and the draft prognosticators agreed with him.
Warrant authorized for agent Steinberg
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - "Show me the money" indeed: A bench warrant has been authorized for the sports agent who was the inspiration for the movie "Jerry Maguire" after he failed to appear in court in a case involving a $1.4 million debt.
’Cats blow out Southern Illinois
HONOLULU (AP) - Freshman Angel Rodriguez came off the bench and scored a season-high 17 points, including five 3-pointers, as Kansas State cruised to an 83-58 win over Southern Illinois in the opening round of the Diamond Head Classic on Thursday.
Succop approaching Chiefs record for FGs made
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - One of the very last entries under Ryan Succop's biography in the Kansas City Chiefs' media guide, under the section marked "Personal," is the pronunciation of his last name.
Ex-Notre Dame QB Crist transferring to Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Kansas coach Charlie Weis landed a pair of high-profile quarterbacks Thursday.
Bulls lock up Rose with five-year extension
DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Derrick Rose was going down the list, thanking just about everyone who helped him become one of the NBA's best players, when he looked to his right.
Pachall, TCU beat Bulldogs in Poinsettia Bowl
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Casey Pachall highlighted a record-setting game with a 42-yard touchdown pass to Skye Dawson with 4:26 left to lift No. 16 TCU to a 31-24 victory against Louisiana Tech in the Poinsettia Bowl on Wednesday night.
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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.
