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Grossman shines for Redskins in exhibition debut
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - Rex Grossman completed 19 of 26 passes for 207 yards and a touchdown to help the Washington Redskins beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-7 on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
Texas A&M regents to meet about conference
HOUSTON (AP) - The Texas A&M System board of regents has called a special meeting Monday that includes an agenda item about conference alignment. The session comes amid speculation that Texas A&M is leaving the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference.
Cardinals beat Raiders 24-18 in exhibition opener
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Kevin Kolb found new favorite target Larry Fitzgerald twice in his Arizona debut but was unable to get his offense on the scoreboard in two drives before the Cardinals rallied to beat the Oakland Raiders 24-18 in their exhibition opener Thursday night.
Gabbert inconsistent in NFL debut for Jaguars
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Blaine Gabbert had an inconsistent NFL debut and his Jacksonville Jaguars teammates didn't do any better in a 47-12 loss to the New England Patriots in the exhibition opener for both teams Thursday night.
Rivers sharp for Chargers, Seattle rallies late
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks can only hope Tarvaris Jackson someday runs their offense as smoothly as Philip Rivers controls the San Diego Chargers.
Tebow scrambles for naught; McGee rescues Dallas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Tim Tebow showed off his fancy moves on a wild play that didn't even count.
Vick shines in cameo, Eagles beat Ravens
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Just one meaningless game in, Michael Vick already senses something special building in Philadelphia.
Ready or not, Chiefs begin preseason tonight at 7
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs have barely worked out in pads. They haven't scrimmaged at all during training camp. Their full-speed, 11-on-11 contact portion of practice Wednesday night lasted all of six plays, and the starters took off their shoulder pads before it even began.
Rays complete four-game sweep of Royals
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays have momentum heading into a week of important division games.
Houston selected to host 2013 NBA all-star game
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston will host the NBA's All-Star weekend in 2013.
King booked for failing to pay child support
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) - University of Michigan "Fab Five" member and ex-Toronto Raptors player Jimmy King was arrested on accusations he failed to pay $17,000 in child support and ignored repeated warnings to get back on schedule, Attorney General Bill Schuette's office said Wednesday.
Wade says he’s not going to take year off if NBA cancels season
MIAMI (AP) - Dwyane Wade has decided he cannot take a year away from basketball.
Outrageous Rodman to be enshrined
The outrageous outfits and tabloid tales guaranteed Dennis Rodman fame long after he finished running with the Bulls.
Stricker ties majors record, shoots 63 at PGA
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. (AP) - Steve Stricker had a shot at history.
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STILL PERFECT
PEORIA, Ill. - Ron Baker scored 15 points to lead four Wichita State players in double figures and the second-ranked Shockers became the first Division I team to reach 30-0 in the regular season with a 69-49 victory over Bradley on Tuesday night.
10 straight Big 12 titles (and counting) at Kansas
LAWRENCE - Winning conference titles has become so commonplace at Kansas that there were no scissors or celebrations after the Jayhawks wrapped up a share of their 10th straight championship.
No. 1 Florida holds off Vanderbilt
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Florida coach Billy Donovan knows his newly top-ranked Gators are an even bigger target for opponents. They just keep finding ways to finish off victories.
Wildcats edge Texas Tech 60-56
LUBBOCK, Texas - Wesley Iwundu was in the right place at the right time, recovering a loose ball and answering with a three-point play to take a 57-56 lead with 55 seconds to go and give Kansas State the final boost it needed and secure a much-needed 60-56 road win over Texas Tech on Tuesday night.
No. 5 Jayhawks shut down Sooners
LAWRENCE - Naadir Tharpe had 19 points to lead five Kansas players in double figures, and the fifth-ranked Jayhawks held off Oklahoma 83-75 on Monday night to wrap up a share of their 10th consecutive Big 12 championship.
No. 4 Syracuse escapes Maryland 57-55
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Up by 12 points with just under 6 minutes left, No. 4 Syracuse appeared poised to secure an unusually easy victory.
Kansas receives gift to fund basketball apartments
LAWRENCE - The University of Kansas has received a lead donation from alumni Kent and Missy McCarthy to help finance the first phase of the Fieldhouse Apartments project, which will house basketball players and other students.
