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THE HEAT IS ON
MIAMI (AP) - All the Chicago Bulls say they need to do now is something they've already managed 71 times this season, more than any other team in the league.
Former Gators finally on court together
MIAMI (AP) - Almost lost in the shuffle of Miami's series-tying win over the Chicago Bulls in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals was the small matter of a long-awaited reunion.
Mavericks hold on for win over Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 points during an off night for both of the game's superstars, and the Dallas Mavericks built a huge lead early before hanging on for a 93-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Shackleford wins Preakness; Animal Kingdom takes second
BALTIMORE (AP) - Soaked with sweat, Shackleford bucked and kicked until crewmen finally shoved him into the No. 5 gate at the Preakness.
Cardinals shut out Royals on Saturday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - For Jake Westbrook and the St. Louis Cardinals, beating Kansas City was as easy as 1-2-3.
Francoeur gets Royals’ seventh walkoff win this season in 2-1 victory
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Jeff Francoeur's RBI single in the 10th inning lifted Kansas City to a 2-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday night, snapping the Royals' five-game losing streak with their seventh walkoff win.
Authorities investigate sudden death of Oklahoma LB Box
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Police were investigating whether drugs had a role in the death Thursday of Oklahoma senior linebacker Austin Box, and a witness told authorities he believed his friend had overdosed.
Ex-teammate says Armstrong injected EPO
NEW YORK (AP) - A former teammate of Lance Armstrong has told "60 Minutes" that he used performance-enhancing drugs with the seven-time Tour de France winner to cheat in cycling races, including the tour.
NBC Sports head Ebersol resigns
NEW YORK (AP) - Dick Ebersol, who made NBC the TV home of the Olympics for more than two decades, will watch someone else run the network's coverage of next year's Summer Games.
Chicago has work to do before Game 3 against Miami
CHICAGO (AP) - By the numbers, the Chicago Bulls easily could have been blown out by the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Heat’s Haslem delivers at ideal time against Chicago
MIAMI (AP) - The season began with Udonis Haslem inspiring the Miami Heat with his words. He gave a passionate speech in the locker room nearly seven months ago, talking about how desperately he wanted to win a championship to honor his recently deceased mother.
Rangers' Felix picks off back-to-back Royals baserunners
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - On just about any other night, the 13 walks their pitchers issued would have been the most embarrassing aspect of Kansas City's 5-4 loss to the Texas Rangers.
K-State’s Judge transfers to Rutgers
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - Forward Wally Judge is transferring to Rutgers after spending two seasons at Kansas State.
Thunder seek to find way to slow Nowitzki
DALLAS (AP) - Over his 14 seasons in the NBA, Dirk Nowitzki says he's seen pretty much every defense possible.
Miami levels series with Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) - LeBron James came up big down the stretch and scored 29 points, Dwyane Wade added 24 and the Miami Heat beat the Chicago Bulls 85-75 Wednesday night to tie the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece.
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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.
