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Nebraska shocks struggling No. 17 Ohio State
OMAHA, Neb. - Shavon Shields scored 18 points and Terran Petteway had 13 of his 18 in the second half to lead Nebraska to a 68-62 upset of No. 17 Ohio State on Monday night, the Buckeyes' fourth straight loss.
Carroll says Sherman sorry for effect of post-game comments
RENTON, Wash. - Pete Carroll pulled Richard Sherman aside on Monday and made sure his fiery cornerback understood that his rant against San Francisco's Michael Crabtree was overshadowing the Seattle Seahawks reaching their second Super Bowl in franchise history.
Creighton hits 21 3-pointers in rout of No. 4 Villanova
PHILADELPHIA - Ethan Wragge let the 3s fly, and helped the records fall.
Rice, Sanders try rekindling interest in Pro Bowl
HONOLULU - Deion Sanders is giving Jerry Rice one concession as Pro Bowl week begins: The record-setting wide receiver will call the coin toss Tuesday that starts the process of picking teams.
Super Bowl set pitting Broncos against Seahawks
NEW YORK - Peyton Manning's Denver Broncos and Richard Sherman's Seattle Seahawks were the NFL's best all season, so it's fitting that they'll meet in the Super Bowl.
Manning, Denver heading to Super Bowl, beat Patriots
DENVER - Peyton Manning had an answer for everyone. What's new?
Brady, Manning meet again in postseason
DENVER - Only one of them can be the greatest.
49ers, Seahawks destined for title game
SEATTLE - From the first kickoff back in September, the 49ers and Seahawks seemed destined to meet for the NFC title.
No. 15 Jayhawks edge No. 9 Cowboys
LAWRENCE - Bill Self was riding Naadir Tharpe so hard in practice earlier this season that the junior point guard began to wonder whether the Kansas coach even liked him anymore.
Wildcats shut down West Virginia
MANHATTAN - Bob Huggins has heard the praise toward Kansas State's defense, but after seeing the Wildcats firsthand he sees both ends of the floor as a solid product.
No. 5 Shockers routs Indiana State
WICHITA - Midway through the second half Wichita State guard Ron Baker senses the expected battle for first place in the Missouri Valley Conference was not going to happen.
Former NFL star Sharper arrested in L.A.
LOS ANGELES - Former NFL star defensive back Darren Sharper has been arrested on suspicion of rape, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
GOLDEN UPSET
MINNEAPOLIS - Elliott Eliason had 12 points and 13 rebounds to help Minnesota muscle past 11th-ranked Ohio State for a 63-53 victory Thursday night that stuck the Buckeyes with their third straight loss.
Seahawks defense used to noise
RENTON, Wash. - At least once per home game it seems like the voices inside Bobby Wagner's helmet go silent.
Star power abounds in NFL semifinals
The Super Bowl needs a ratings boost like a racecar could use more horsepower.
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Lots left to play for in Big 12
The only certainties about the Big 12 are that Kansas will finish in first place and TCU will be last.
No. 5 Kansas clinches crown, loses to Oklahoma State
STILLWATER, Okla. - Kansas clinched the Big 12 regular-season title Saturday. There was no celebration.
West Virginia blows out Texas Christian 81-59
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - By his own admission, West Virginia coach Bob Huggins' team defense has been atrocious for three games.
Baylor beats Texas Tech 59-49
WACO, Texas - The Baylor Bears need to win every game they can to improve their NCAA tournament hopes.
Sooners upset Texas
NORMAN, Okla. - Isaiah Cousins has made it a recent focus to play aggressive on both ends of the basketball court and try to be more consistent. The result has been a boon for the Sooners.
Dolphins guard Incognito receiving treatment
MIAMI - Embattled former Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito is receiving treatment in the wake of the team's bullying scandal, a person familiar with the situation said Saturday.
No. 12 Virginia top No. 4 Syracuse for ACC title
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Malcolm Brogdon talked before No. 12 Virginia's final home game about making it a success for seniors Joe Harris, Akil Mitchell and even former walk-on Thomas Rogers, the first building blocks in Tony Bennett's remaking of the Cavaliers.
Vargas, Royals finish off Padres 7-3
SURPRISE, Ariz. - Jason Vargas pitched two scoreless innings in his Kansas City debut and Alex Gordon doubled home two runs as the Royals beat the San Diego Padres 7-3 that was called after seven innings Saturday because of rain.
UNDEFEATED SEASON
WICHITA - The chant started when Ron Baker walked toward the Wichita State bench for the final time, and reached a crescendo when he popped the front of his jersey - No. 31.
James lead Heat over Knicks 108-82
MIAMI - LeBron James scored 31 points, Dwyane Wade added 23 and the Miami Heat used a huge third quarter to run away and eventually rout the New York Knicks 108-82 on Thursday night.
Big 12 teams beating up each other ahead of NCAAs
LAWRENCE - After two months spent mostly bludgeoning each other into submission, coaches in the Big 12 are starting to cast a wary eye toward the NCAA tournament.
Rangers’ Darvish, Texas shuts down Royals 11-7
SURPRISE, Ariz. - Yu Darvish struck out four in two innings of the spring opener for Texas, and Prince Fielder hit a towering solo homer as the Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 11-7 on Thursday.
Self supports No. 2 Shockers as No. 1 seed in tournament
LAWRENCE - Kansas coach Bill Self believes that unbeaten Wichita State deserves a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament - if it beats Missouri State on Saturday and then wins the Missouri Valley tournament.
Term ‘mid-major’ in hoops finally dies of old age
RIP, "mid-major." It was a good run.
