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BCS commissioners settle on plan for playoff
CHICAGO (AP) - The BCS commissioners are backing a playoff plan with the sites for the national semifinals rotating among the major bowl games and a selection committee picking the teams.
Royals finding ways to win close ones
HOUSTON - The Kansas City Royals figure their offense will come around sooner or later. Until then, they're happy to rely on a bullpen that keeps helping them eke out close wins.
ON THE BRINK
MIAMI - Down 3-1 in the NBA Finals, history says the Oklahoma City Thunder aren't coming back.
Kansas City, Hochevar shut out Houston 2-0
HOUSTON - Luke Hochevar pitched into the eighth inning, two relievers completed the shutout, and Billy Butler hit a solo home run to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
SUPER MARIO
MIAMI - LeBron James better get well fast. He's about to play for a championship.
Pivotal Game 4 tonight in South Beach
MIAMI - A questionable substitution by the coach, more foul trouble for the superstar, and bad free throw shooting by just about everybody ruined Oklahoma City's chances in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Astros hold off Royals comeback, hang on for 9-7 home victory
HOUSTON (AP) - Brian Bixler drove in a career-high three runs on three hits, including his first career homer, and Justin Maxwell and Brian Bogusevic also homered as the Houston Astros held off the Kansas City Royals for a 9-7 win Monday night.
Clemens acquitted on all charges
WASHINGTON (AP) - Roger Clemens was acquitted Monday on all charges that he obstructed and lied to Congress in denying he used performance-enhancing drugs to extend his long career as one of the greatest and most-decorated pitchers in baseball history.
Betancourt's homer in 15th lifts Royals past Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Cardinals manager Mike Matheny had no trouble with closer Jason Motte's two-strike pitch to pinch-hitter Billy Butler.
Disgraced Donaghy cashes in after jury awards $1.3M
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - A Florida jury has awarded a disgraced former NBA referee $1.3 million in a lawsuit against the company that published his memoir.
James, Heat rally for 2-1 series lead
MIAMI (AP) - The Miami Heat have been here before, two wins from an NBA title.
Yankees extend win streak, beat Nationals 5-3
WASHINGTON (AP) - Entering the 14th inning, the New York Yankees were 0 for 14 with runners in scoring position, and Washington Nationals teen sensation was Bryce Harper was 0 for 6 at the plate.
McDowell, Furyk tied at U.S. Open
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Graeme McDowell and Jim Furyk won the battle of par Saturday at the U.S. Open.
Westbrook to stay aggressive
MIAMI (AP) - Russell Westbrook leads the NBA Finals with 18 assists, which is a great sign for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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No. 20 Baylor crushes Kansas State
WACO, Texas (AP) - With yet another 20-win season under Scott Drew secured, Baylor forward Rico Gathers is thinking more about the two times the Bears have been a win away from the Final Four under their coach.
Winston displays strong arm, but Mariota has faster feet at combine
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Florida State's Jameis Winston showed Saturday there's nothing wrong with his throwing shoulder.
Ellis leads No. 8 Jayhawks past feisty TCU
LAWRENCE (AP) - Perry Ellis had five long days to think about six quick seconds.
Chiefs clear cap space by releasing WRs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Chiefs released wide receivers Donnie Avery and A.J. Jenkins on Tuesday as they began to clear roster and salary cap space ahead of what could be a busy offseason.
Shockers beat up on Salukis
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) - Shaquille Morris scored a career-high 17 points to lead No. 13 Wichita State to an 84-62 over Southern Illinois on Tuesday night.
Oubre, Ellis lead No. 8 Kansas past No. 16 Baylor 74-64
LAWRENCE (AP) - Bill Self never has to worry about Perry Ellis speaking out of turn.
Brrr! NBA All-Star weekend returns to frigid New York
NEW YORK (AP) - The NBA's All-Star show has arrived on Brrr-oadway.
Norman Powell leads UCLA over Oregon to gain 2nd-place
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Norman Powell bounced back from a four-point game with a double-digit effort and monster jam that moved UCLA into a second-place tie in the Pac-12.
No. 14 Iowa State beats No. 21 West Virginia 79-59
AMES, Iowa (AP) - Monte Morris scored 19 points and 14th-ranked Iowa State overwhelmed No. 21 West Virginia 79-59 on Saturday to sweep the season series with the Mountaineers.
LeBron reflects on life, legacy before All-Star game
NEW YORK (AP) - LeBron James doesn't take a single moment for granted. There's no time to waste. Every game, every gesture is special.
Calipari, Mutombo, Kevin Johnson Hall of Fame finalists
NEW YORK (AP) - Kentucky coach John Calipari, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson and four-time Defensive Player of the Year Dikembe Mutombo are among the finalists for this year's Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class.
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