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Federal judge bars jury from hearing Bonds’ voicemails
SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge on Thursday barred the jury at Barry Bonds' perjury trial from hearing angry voicemails the home run king left with his mistress during a stormy nine-year relationship. Prosecutors wanted to introduce the voicemails to show that Bonds was experiencing so-called "roid rage" when he left the messages demanding to know the whereabouts of Kimberly Bell.
Griffey Jr. back at Mariners camp with new job
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) - Ken Griffey Jr. says he was only thinking of his teammates when he retired abruptly last June, and he's returning to Seattle for a similar reason: to help the organization that gave him his start.
WILDCATS SPUTTER, HANG ON FOR WIN
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Utah State wouldn't go away, hitting what seemed to be one improbable shot after another. Kansas State helped the Aggies along with a succession of mistakes that had coach Frank Martin fuming.
SELF WON’T LET KU FORGET
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Brady Morningstar has heard about Northern Iowa for a year now. The Kansas senior has been reminded time and again about last season's second-round NCAA tournament loss to the Panthers and the sharp-shooting Ali Farokhmanesh. He's heard about it from friends, family, and most of all on the road at places like Missouri and Kansas State. Morningstar and the rest of the Jayhawks were reminded one final time on the eve ...
Braves minor-league manager Salazar loses eye after getting hit by line drive in spring training
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP)-Atlanta Braves minor league manager Luis Salazar has lost an eye after he was struck in the face by a line drive while watching a spring training game.
Kansas State's Pullen ill, misses Wednesday's practice
TUCSON, Ariz. - According to a published report in Thursday's Kansas City Star, Kansas State senior guard Jacob Pullen was sick Wednesday and did not practice.
MARCH MAYHEM
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - With most of its team coming back from last year's NCAA regional finals run, Kansas State built up big expectations in the Little Apple.
Strike drama continues with players scheduling court date
WASHINGTON (AP) - Had enough of the he-said, he-said rancor between the NFL and players? Don't expect it to go away anytime soon.
OU fires Capel after two losing seasons
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma fired coach Jeff Capel on Monday after he followed a trip to the NCAA tournament's regional finals with the program's first back-to-back losing seasons since 1967.
Midweek games make bracket predictions difficult
Filling out an NCAA tournament bracket is tougher this year, and it has nothing to do with the caliber of competition.
Pitt gains top seed in Southeast Regional
PITTSBURGH - The expanded NCAA tournament field - now at 68 teams - has thrown a wrinkle into the art of scouting an opponent for Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon.
Ohio State is No. 1 seed in East Region and overall top seed
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Top-ranked Ohio State will be staying close to home in the NCAA tournament.
AP TOP 25 capsules
No. 1 Ohio State 71, Penn State 60 INDIANAPOLIS - Jared Sullinger had 15 points and 11 rebounds and No. 1 Ohio State defeated Penn State in the Big Ten tournament final on Sunday. Sullinger, the tournament's most outstanding player, averaged 16.3 points and 14 rebounds in the tournament to help the top-seeded Buckeyes (32-2) repeat as champions. William Buford scored 18 points and Jon Diebler added 15 for the ...
Duke gets No. 1 seed in West Regional
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Duke's path to a second straight national championship will take the Blue Devils west.
Utah State has 30 wins but only No. 12 seed
Utah State won 30 games this season but was rewarded with only a No. 12 seed in the NCAA tournament and will face No. 5 seed Kansas State on Thursday in a second-round game in Tucson, Ariz.
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EXTRA-INNING HEROICS
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - After striking out his first three times, Lorenzo Cain came through in the ninth inning for the Kansas City Royals.
Tigers strike down Royals' six-game winning streak
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Max Scherzer won his ninth straight decision, and the Detroit Tigers beat Kansas City 3-2 to snap the Royals' six-game winning streak on Tuesday night.
Spurs light up Heat for 113-77 win
SAN ANTONIO - From big 3s to Big Three, the Spurs had it all in the NBA Finals' raucous return to San Antonio.
Rolling Royals win sixth straight, 3-2 over Tigers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Jeremy Guthrie pitched impressively into the seventh inning, Salvador Perez hit a two-run triple and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 Monday night for their sixth straight victory.
LOCKED DOWN
SAN ANTONIO - Somehow, some way, the San Antonio Spurs seem to have discovered a secret that every team in the league desperately searched for all season long. They have figured out a way to slow down LeBron James.
Miller looks to spark Heat with his 3-point shooting
SAN ANTONIO - Moments after getting his championship ring on the night this NBA season opened last October, Mike Miller walked to midcourt, grabbed a microphone and addressed the delirious crowd.
Heat extend trend of bouncing back after loss
SAN ANTONIO - On occasion, the Miami Heat lose a game.
Brees sues former teammate
NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees sued a former teammate Monday for allegedly advising him to invest $160,000 in tax credits that turned out to be bogus.
Blaylock jailed for role in fatal car crash
JONESBORO, Ga. - Former NBA All-Star Daron "Mookie" Blaylock is out of the hospital and in jail, charged with vehicular homicide in a car crash south of Atlanta.
Cincinnati’s Jones arrested for assault
CINCINNATI - Court documents show Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has been arrested and jailed on an assault charge after police said he tried to hurt a woman.
Tebow to sign with Patriots
Tim Tebow may still have a future in the NFL after all.
Oregon State downs Wildcats 12-4, evens series at 1-1
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Michael Conforto and Dylan Davis hit back-to-back home runs in a five-run first inning and Oregon State beat Kansas State 12-4 on Sunday night to force a decisive third game in the NCAA super regional series.
Gordon, Hosmer lead Royals to fifth consecutive victory
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Luis Mendoza finally figured out what he needs to do to succeed at home.
James fuels second-half barrage as Heat level series
MIAMI - LeBron James needed almost 12 full minutes before scoring his first points. He missed 10 of his first 13 shots. He wore a wrap on his knee and put on a display that won't be remembered for offensive brilliance.
