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NEW YORK (AP)—Cincinnati has rebounded quite well in getting comfortable at the Big East tournament.
A handful of local basketball players were named to the 2nd Region All-Tournament Team following the conclusion of the tourney on Tuesday.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Maybe Kentucky coach John Calipari wants to ease the pressure on his young Wildcats.
Kari Jo Harris and the Lee University Lady Flames are now playing the waiting game to find out the team's opponent in the NAIA Division I women's basketball tourney.
DORAL, Fla. -- One of the billboards at Doral promotes this World Golf Championship with a familiar slogan and some familiar faces, a photo sequence of five players under the phrase, "The World is Watching."
PITTSBURGH (AP)– Two off-duty Pennsylvania law enforcement officers were with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger at the Georgia nightclub where a woman accused him of sexual assault, and the two men didn't see anything inappropriate, an attorney for one of them said Wednesday. ON DECK
NEW YORK -- Georgetown coach John Thompson III has a remarkable knack for making a difficult game sound simple.
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Nomar Garciaparra rejoined the Red Sox for one day and then retired, ending a 14-year career in which he won two batting titles with Boston and was once a beloved player in the city.
MESA, Ariz. -- Cubs general manager Jim Hendry says Milton Bradley should stop blaming the team, manager and fans for his failure to produce during his tumultuous season in Chicago.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee is ranked 15th in the country and went 11-5 in the Southeastern Conference. So of course, the Volunteers are enjoying a first-round bye at the league tournament, right?
WASHINGTON -- The head of the Bowl Championship Series thinks Congress "has more important things to do" than look into the way his group distributes money to college football conferences. MINNEAPOLIS -- LaDainian Tomlinson is coming to Minnesota for a visit, and the Vikings believe he could be a good fit.
NEW YORK (AP)—With a healthy Luke Harangody back in top form, Notre Dame stopped Seton Hall in its run-and-gun tracks to take another big step toward the NCAA tournament.
INDIAN WELLS, California (AP)—Justin Henin beat Magdalena Rybarikova, 6-2, 6-2, in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday, her first competitive match since a surprising run to the Australian Open final in January. NEW YORK (AP)—Jason Clark and Greg Monroe scored 16 points each, and No. 22 Georgetown built a big first-half lead before handling everything South Florida star Dominique Jones could offer in a 69-49 victory Wednesday in the Big East tournament.
WASHINGTON (AP)—The head of the Bowl Championship Series thinks Congress “has more important things to do” than look into the way his group distributes money to college football conferences. WASHINGTON (AP)—Tomas Fleischmann(notes) scored on a one-timer from the right circle at 3:20 of overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)—Will Witherspoon(notes) says Tennessee Titans fans need not worry about his age or his production.
MORTONS GAP -- Though the high school track season has yet to begin, Hopkins County Central hurdler Shalara Wells has set her sights beyond the state title.
Fans packed the gym at Madisonville-North Hopkins on Tuesday in the hopes of an exciting 2nd Region championship contest, and boys' basketball teams from Christian County and Henderson County did not disappoint.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- University of Kentucky freshman John Wall has been named Southeastern Conference Player of the Year by league coaches.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Sticking with its "boys, have at it" attitude, NASCAR placed Carl Edwards on probation for three races Tuesday for deliberately wrecking Brad Keselowski's car last weekend in Atlanta.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)—Postseason conference tournaments offer one final chance to build the resume or make a miraculous run to the NCAA tournament.
NEW YORK (AP)—Notre Dame wants to remain independent in football, but that might not matter if the Big Ten and Pac-10 decide to expand and create sweeping changes to major college sports. PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Simon Gagne’s(notes) power-play goal broke a third-period tie, and the Philadelphia Flyers rallied for a 3-2 win Tuesday night, their franchise-record 15th straight victory over the New York Islanders. MILWAUKEE (AP)—Andrew Bogut(notes) had 25 points and 17 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks knocked off another Eastern Conference heavyweight, making a fourth-quarter comeback to beat the Boston Celtics 86-84 on Tuesday night. ON DECK
DORAL, Fla. -- On his way to the practice range Tuesday at Doral, Padraig Harrington stopped to sign autographs for three fans. One was from Puerto Rico, another from Colombia, the third from Peru.
Stephen Jackson scored 17 points, Raymond Felton added 15 points and 11 assists, and the Charlotte Bobcats used a fourth-quarter comeback to beat the visiting Miami Heat 83-78 on Tuesday night in a key game for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Shelvin Mack scored all 14 of his points in the first half, and Matt Howard had 14 points and nine rebounds to help No. 12 Butler rout second-seeded Wright State 70-45 in the Horizon League title game Tuesday night.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP)-- Lots of University of Kentucky basketball fans show their spirit with special license plates, or by decorating their vehicles with blue flags.
BERLIN (AP)—Vitali Klitschko will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Polish-born fighter Albert Sosnowski on May 29. Every time Madisonville-North Hopkins looked ready to get over the hump, Henderson County was there with an answer in the semi-finals of the boys' 2nd Region basketball tournament.
The Christian County boys basketball team entered its 2nd Region Tournament semifinal game with an unblemished record against regional foes and the Colonels maintained that mark with a 56-43 victory against Lyon County on Monday night.
University of Kentucky coach John Calipari talked again about how little the SEC championship means to this squad.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The 20-year-old Ping wedges with square-shaped grooves will no longer be allowed on the PGA Tour starting March 29 under an agreement reached Monday with Ping executives.
WASHINGTON (AP)—President Barack Obama honored the national championship University of Alabama football team on Monday at a White House event where the president punctuated his remarks by declaring, “Roll Tide.”
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP)—St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols(notes) did not make the cross-state trip for Monday’s game against the Boston Red Sox because of discomfort in his lower back.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The boys sure backed NASCAR into a corner on this one.
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (AP)-- Former University of Kentucky basketball player Ed Davender has entered a guilty plea in Fleming County in an athletic ticket scam.
HARTFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Huskies didn't celebrate after the game. Just another night's work for coach Geno Auriemma's latest dynasty.
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP)—Richard Delk made a 3-pointer from the right wing with 13.2 seconds left, and top-seeded Troy scored the game’s final seven points for a 54-48 win over two-time defending tournament champion Western Kentucky in the Sun Belt Conference semifinals Monday night.
LAS VEGAS (AP)—Omar Samhan practically floated down the Orleans Arena hallway with a net around his neck when Mickey McConnell rushed up from behind, jumped and joyously shoved his Saint Mary’s teammate, nearly knocking him down.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP)—On a day freshman-dominated Kentucky was honoring its seniors, sophomore Darius Miller was most responsible for making sure the Wildcats finished their season with a perfect home record.
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP)—Kurt Busch was running out front with three laps to go when things really got interesting.
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP)—A.J. Slaughter scored 28 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 26 seconds left, as Western Kentucky defeated Arkansas State 65-64 in the quarterfinals of the Sun Belt Conference tournament Sunday night.
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP)—Devon Alexander was ahead of Juan Urango by only one point on two of the judges’ scorecards going into the eighth round of their light welterweight title unification bout.
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP)—The Davis Cup run for the United States is over in the first round.
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP)—Camilo Villegas was the star attraction at a youth golf clinic in his native Colombia two days before the start of the Honda Classic.
As The Messenger delves further into the realm of online journalism, it’s time for a sports blog entry and for now it’s – In the Nick of Time.
Previous Sports HeadlinesMarch 10th, 2010 UK's Wall chosen SEC player of yearBIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- University of Kentucky freshman John Wall has been named Southeastern Conference Player of the Year by league coaches.Christian claims title in thrillerFans packed the gym at Madisonville-North Hopkins on Tuesday in the hopes of an exciting 2nd Region championship contest, and boys' basketball teams from Christian County and Henderson County did not disappoint.Three WGC's not likely to leave United States anytime soonDORAL, Fla. -- On his way to the practice range Tuesday at Doral, Padraig Harrington stopped to sign autographs for three fans. One was from Puerto Rico, another from Colombia, the third from Peru.Coach Cal car not your average MustangLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP)-- Lots of University of Kentucky basketball fans show their spirit with special license plates, or by decorating their vehicles with blue flags.No. 12 Butler routs Wright State to claim Horizon titleINDIANAPOLIS -- Shelvin Mack scored all 14 of his points in the first half, and Matt Howard had 14 points and nine rebounds to help No. 12 Butler rout second-seeded Wright State 70-45 in the Horizon League title game Tuesday night.NBA CapsulesMILWAUKEE (AP)—Andrew Bogut(notes) had 25 points and 17 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks knocked off another Eastern Conference heavyweight, making a fourth-quarter comeback to beat the Boston Celtics 86-84 on Tuesday night.NHL CapsulesPHILADELPHIA (AP)—Simon Gagne’s(notes) power-play goal broke a third-period tie, and the Philadelphia Flyers rallied for a 3-2 win Tuesday night, their franchise-record 15th straight victory over the New York Islanders.Vitali Klitschko to fight Albert SosnowskiBERLIN (AP)—Vitali Klitschko will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Polish-born fighter Albert Sosnowski on May 29.Edwards put on probation for next three racesCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Sticking with its "boys, have at it" attitude, NASCAR placed Carl Edwards on probation for three races Tuesday for deliberately wrecking Brad Keselowski's car last weekend in Atlanta.Central's Wells to compete in AustraliaMORTONS GAP -- Though the high school track season has yet to begin, Hopkins County Central hurdler Shalara Wells has set her sights beyond the state title.Bobcats use fourth-quarter comeback to beat HeatStephen Jackson scored 17 points, Raymond Felton added 15 points and 11 assists, and the Charlotte Bobcats used a fourth-quarter comeback to beat the visiting Miami Heat 83-78 on Tuesday night in a key game for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.Big 12 looking to get 7 in NCAA tournamentKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)—Postseason conference tournaments offer one final chance to build the resume or make a miraculous run to the NCAA tournament.Swarbrick: Expansion could force ND into moveNEW YORK (AP)—Notre Dame wants to remain independent in football, but that might not matter if the Big Ten and Pac-10 decide to expand and create sweeping changes to major college sports.March 9th, 2010 Troy recovers to defeat Western Kentucky 54-48HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP)—Richard Delk made a 3-pointer from the right wing with 13.2 seconds left, and top-seeded Troy scored the game’s final seven points for a 54-48 win over two-time defending tournament champion Western Kentucky in the Sun Belt Conference semifinals Monday night.Maroons fall to ColonelsEvery time Madisonville-North Hopkins looked ready to get over the hump, Henderson County was there with an answer in the semi-finals of the boys' 2nd Region basketball tournament.Edwards paints NASCAR into disciplinary cornerCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The boys sure backed NASCAR into a corner on this one.Christian rolls over Lyon County, 56-43The Christian County boys basketball team entered its 2nd Region Tournament semifinal game with an unblemished record against regional foes and the Colonels maintained that mark with a 56-43 victory against Lyon County on Monday night.Cardinals’ Pujols scratched with back discomfortFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP)—St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols(notes) did not make the cross-state trip for Monday’s game against the Boston Red Sox because of discomfort in his lower back.Wedge maker waives deal on square groovesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The 20-year-old Ping wedges with square-shaped grooves will no longer be allowed on the PGA Tour starting March 29 under an agreement reached Monday with Ping executives.Cats consider the long term as SEC loomsUniversity of Kentucky coach John Calipari talked again about how little the SEC championship means to this squad.UConn wins NCAA record 71st straight gameHARTFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Huskies didn't celebrate after the game. Just another night's work for coach Geno Auriemma's latest dynasty.Saint Mary’s upsets Gonzaga in WCC title gameLAS VEGAS (AP)—Omar Samhan practically floated down the Orleans Arena hallway with a net around his neck when Mickey McConnell rushed up from behind, jumped and joyously shoved his Saint Mary’s teammate, nearly knocking him down.Obama honors Alabama football teamWASHINGTON (AP)—President Barack Obama honored the national championship University of Alabama football team on Monday at a White House event where the president punctuated his remarks by declaring, “Roll Tide.”Former UK player Davender pleads guilty in scamFLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (AP)-- Former University of Kentucky basketball player Ed Davender has entered a guilty plea in Fleming County in an athletic ticket scam.March 8th, 2010 Western Kentucky rallies late for 65-64 victoryHOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP)—A.J. Slaughter scored 28 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 26 seconds left, as Western Kentucky defeated Arkansas State 65-64 in the quarterfinals of the Sun Belt Conference tournament Sunday night.NHL CapsulesANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)—Brian Gionta(notes) and Andrei Markov(notes) scored in the final 1:50 of regulation, and Tomas Plekanec(notes) added the shootout winner in the fourth round in the Montreal Canadiens’ 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night.NBA CapsulesORLANDO, Fla. (AP)—Vince Carter(notes) had 25 points, Dwight Howard(notes) finished with 15 points and 16 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Lakers 96-94 on Sunday to hand Los Angeles its first three-game losing streak of the Pau Gasol(notes)-Kobe Bryant Era.Top 25 CapsulesLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP)—Darius Miller and Eric Bledsoe had 14 points apiece and No. 3 Kentucky withstood a Florida comeback with a 74-66 victory Sunday, completing an 18-0 home season and likely cementing its hold on a top seed in the NCAA tournament.No. 3 Kentucky completes 18-0 home seasonLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP)—On a day freshman-dominated Kentucky was honoring its seniors, sophomore Darius Miller was most responsible for making sure the Wildcats finished their season with a perfect home record.Kurt Busch wins again at Atlanta after 2 crashesHAMPTON, Ga. (AP)—Kurt Busch was running out front with three laps to go when things really got interesting.Villegas runs away to win Honda ClassicPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP)—Camilo Villegas was the star attraction at a youth golf clinic in his native Colombia two days before the start of the Honda Classic.Serbia beats US 3-1 in Davis CupBELGRADE, Serbia (AP)—The Davis Cup run for the United States is over in the first round.Alexander stops Urango in 8th roundUNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP)—Devon Alexander was ahead of Juan Urango by only one point on two of the judges’ scorecards going into the eighth round of their light welterweight title unification bout.March 7th, 2010 Lady Maroons fall in finalsDIXON -- Despite a valiant effort, the high school baskebtall careers of three Madisonville-North Hopkins seniors came to an end Saturday night in the 2nd Region championship.NBA CapsulesPHOENIX (AP)—Amare Stoudemire scored 30 points for the third consecutive game and the Phoenix Sunsbeat the Indiana Pacers 113-105 on Saturday night for the 1,900th victory in franchise history in a game marred by two fights and eight technical fouls.Notre Dame beats Marquette 63-60 in OTMILWAUKEE (AP)—Luke Harangody returned from injury, and Notre Dame put a stop to Marquette’s remarkable recent run of overtime victories with a 63-60 win Saturday.Several area athletes left their mark at Freedom HallSaturday marked the end of a great chapter in Kentucky sports history, as the University of Louisville played its last game in historic Freedom Hall.Indiana holds off Northwestern 88-80 in overtimeBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP)—Jordan Hulls scored a season-high 24 points, all on 3-pointers, and Derek Elston scored five of the first seven points in overtime to help Indiana get past Northwestern 88-80 Saturday.Patterson unsure about futureLEXINGTON -- Patrick Patterson isn't quite ready to say he's ready to move on.Western Kentucky rolls 83-58 in Sun Belt tourneyHOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP)—Steffphon Pettigrew had 18 points and seven rebounds and Western Kentucky rolled to an 83-58 victory over New Orleans in the first round of the Sun Belt tournament Saturday night.Shoulder injury sidelines Cubs reliever GuzmanMESA, Ariz. (AP)—Angel Guzman(notes), who overcame years of injury problems to finally have the kind of season the Chicago Cubs had envisioned, is out indefinitely with a torn ligament in his pitching shoulder.Villegas still the leader after 3 rounds at HondaPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP)—Ashes fell from the sky, smoke filled the air and a thick haze hovered over PGA National.NHL CapsulesPITTSBURGH (AP)—Sidney Crosby(notes) had two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins scored the final five goals in a 6-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday.Cardinals complete season sweep of SyracuseA reserve guard that Louisville coach Rick Pitino considers so bashful, he sounds shy even when he yells, made sure to send venerable Freedom Hall out with one more memorable game.Central qualifies for state meet in archeryMORTONS GAP -- Nearly 200 athletes gathered at Hopkins County Central on Saturday to take part in regionals, but not in one of the traditional winter sports that one might expect.March 6th, 2010 'Blindsided' Delhomme emotional over releaseCHARLOTTE, N.C. – Jake Delhomme walked into the interview room with red eyes and sunglasses in his hand, joking that his allergies were bad.Vonn wins 3rd straight WCup downhill titleCRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) – Lindsey Vonn won her third straight World Cup downhill title Saturday with a narrow victory in her first race since the Vancouver Olympics.Earnhardt Jr. on NASCAR pole in AtlantaHAMPTON, Georgia (AP)—Dale Earnhardt Jr. is on a NASCAR pole for the first time in two years after setting the best time in Friday’s qualifying for the Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.Steelers QB accused of sexual assault in GeorgiaMILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's night of bar-hopping in a central Georgia college town ended with a new allegation against him after a 20-year-old college student told police he sexually assaulted her in a nightclub.Davis Cup: US cuts Serbia lead to 2-1BELGRADE, Serbia (AP)—Bob Bryan and John Isner defeated Nenad Zimonjic and Janko Tipsarevic 7-6 (8), 5-7, 7-6 (8), 6-3 in doubles to keep the United States alive in the Davis Cup first round, cutting Serbia’s lead to 2-1.Cards to host No. 1 Syracuse in final game at Freedom HallLOUISVILLE -- When Louisville coach Rick Pitino looked at the schedule and saw the Cardinals would close Freedom Hall against Syracuse, he didn't exactly argue.Easley sparks Murray State past E. Illinois 55-51NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)—Tony Easley scored 14 points, grabbed nine rebounds and blocked two shots in the final 12 seconds to help Murray State defeat Eastern Illinois 55-51 Friday night in the semifinals of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament.Ravens get WR Boldin in trade with CardinalsBALTIMORE (AP)—The Baltimore Ravens couldn’t pass up the opportunity to add a talented pass catcher to their roster: three-time Pro Bowl standout Anquan Boldin.North moves into finalsDIXON -- A season later, the shoe is on the other foot for the Madisonville-North Hopkins girls basketball team.Bears win Julius Peppers sweepstakesLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP)—Anxious all week, Julius Peppers was finally getting some sleep at home in Charlotte when he found out just how serious the Chicago Bears were about acquiring him.March 5th, 2010 Chicago Bears tender one-year offers to five restricted free agentsLAKE FOREST, Calif. - The Chicago Bears have tendered one-year offers to five restricted free agents, including safety and kickoff returner Danieal Manning(notes) along with defensive end Mark Anderson(notes) and linebacker Nick Roach(notes).NBA CapsulesMIAMI(AP) —Dwyane Wade(notes) had 27 points and 14 assists, Quentin Richardson(notes) scored a season-high 25 and the Miami Heat found a way to overcome a huge effort by Kobe Bryant(notes) to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 114-111 in overtime Thursday night.NHL CapsulesNEW YORK (AP)—Jordon Staal scored a power-play goal 3:42 into overtime on Pittsburgh’s 55th shot at Henrik Lundqvist(notes), and the Penguins outlasted the New York Rangers 5-4 on Thursday night.DBs coach Martin named ND’s recruiting coordinatorSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP)—New Notre Dame defensive backs coach Chuck Martin also will serve as the school’s recruiting coordinator, and defensive line coach Mike Elston will add duties of special teams coordinator.Weems, Missouri State get past Evansville 52-46ST. LOUIS (AP)—Kyle Weems’ third double-double of the season led Missouri State to a 52-46 victory over Evansville in a first-round game at the Missouri Valley Conference tournament Thursday night.Top 25 CapsulesEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP)—Raymar Morgan and Kalin Lucas made key free throws late to help No. 11 Michigan State pull out a 67-65 victory over Penn State on Thursday night, keeping the Spartans in the hunt for a share of the Big Ten title.Feeling good again, Singh gets into Honda mixPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP)—At 47, Vijay Singh isn’t ready to say his days as a dominant player are over.APNewsBreak: Deal reached for Yankee Stadium fightNEW YORK (AP)—Boxing is making its long-awaited return to Yankee Stadium, where icons like Muhammad Ali and Joe Louis once plied their trade.Isner opens against Troicki, then Querrey-DjokovicBELGRADE, Serbia (AP)—John Isner of the United States will make his Davis Cup debut against Viktor Troicki in the first round against Serbia on Friday.Wade scores 27 as Heat hold off Lakers in OTDwyane Wade had 27 points and 14 assists, Quentin Richardson scored a season-high 25 and the Miami Heat found a way to overcome a huge effort by Kobe Bryant to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 114-111 in overtime Thursday night in Miami.Mayweather-Mosley hype continues to build for May 1 fightLOS ANGELES -- Floyd Mayweather Jr. has known he was inside Sugar Shane Mosley's head from the moment Mayweather's last fight ended.Lyons claw out 47-43 win in overtimeIn a game where every possession and every shot was made to count in a tense second half and overtime, it was not surprising that Thursday's contest between the Webster County and Lyon County boys' basketball teams came down to free throws.Central falls to ColonelsNo matter how many timeouts coach Matt Bell called, the Hopkins County Central boys basketball team couldn't stop the bleeding against Christian County on Thursday.Green, Connell lead, upstart Rocha in huntAlexandre Rocha nearly stopped playing golf last year, until two moves by the International Olympic Committee changed his mind.Halladay nearly perfect in debut for PhiladelphiaIf first impressions are important to baseball fans in Philadelphia, new Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay aced his entry exam.Santana pitches to hitters for 1st time this yearPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets ace Johan Santana completed his last big test before pitching in a game, throwing two simulated innings Thursday.Reds' rookie Chapman faces Royals on MondayGOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman will make his exhibition debut for the Cincinnati Reds on Monday when he pitches in relief against the Kansas City Royals.Terry set for surgery after injuryDALLAS -- Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry is scheduled to have surgery today after taking an elbow to the face during a game. The team said a timetable for Terry's return would be determined after the surgery.Tennessee offers tenders to six restricted free agentsNASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Titans are sliding quietly into free agency.Hood, Jackson see time in UGA, UK tiltHopkins County's two NCAA Division I basketball players hit the hardwood against each other during Wednesday's Kentucky-Georgia matchup.Colts re-sign MLB Gary BrackettINDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indianapolis Colts have re-signed middle linebacker Gary Brackett, the leader of their defense.March 4th, 2010 NBA CapsulesEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP)—LeBron James(notes) had 26 points and 14 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliersopened a 20-point first-quarter lead and cruised to a 111-92 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night.NHL CapsulesBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP)—Mike Green(notes) snapped a third-period tie, Jose Theodore(notes) finished made 23 saves and the Washington Capitals upstaged Olympic hero Ryan Miller’s(notes) return to Buffalo in a 3-1 victory over the slumping Sabres on Wednesday night.Moore, Kramer lead No. 7 Purdue past Indiana 74-55WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP)—Chris Kramer’s performance on Senior Night was nearly perfect.Top 25 CapsulesLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP)—Sherron Collins had 17 points in his final game at Allen Fieldhouse and No. 2 Kansas beat No. 5 Kansas State 82-65 Wednesday night to clinch its sixth straight Big 12 regular-season title outright.NASCAR president says wings coming off soonFORT WORTH, Texas – NASCAR is finally about to lose its wings.Manning recovering from neck surgeryINDIANAPOLIS – Peyton Manning has spent 12 seasons being a pain in the neck of NFL opponents. Now the four-time league MVP is trying to alleviate the pain in his own neck.Nicklaus thinks Woods will play MastersPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Jack Nicklaus is going to appear at next month's Masters. He thinks Tiger Woods will, too.Miller gets louder cheer than Crosby in PittsburghPITTSBURGH – Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller received a standing ovation in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night for leading the United States to an Olympic silver medal — cheers louder than those given the Penguins' own Sidney Crosby.Wall leads Kentucky past Georgia, 80-68ATHENS, Ga. -- John Wall had 24 points and No. 3 Kentucky clinched at least a share of the Southeastern Conference regular-season championship by beating Georgia 80-68 on Wednesday night.Henderson crushes Livingston CentralFor Hopkins County basketball fans, the Henderson County-Livingston Central 2nd Region Tournament matchup provided a chance to see the team that will face Madisonville-North Hopkins in the second round.Pierce's 27 points lead Celtics to win over the BobcatsPaul Pierce scored 27 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 104-80 victory over the visiting Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.North gets past HoptownWhat once stood as a 22-point lead slowly diminished to a close contest between the Madisonville-North Hopkins boys basketball team and Hopkinsville, but the Maroons managed to hold on in a 58-51 win during the 2nd Region Tournament at Don Parson Court on Wednesday evening.No. 2 Kansas wears down K-StateSherron Collins had 17 points in his final game at Allen Fieldhouse and the No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks beat the No. 5 Kansas State Wildcats 82-65 Wednesday night to clinch its sixth straight Big 12 regular-season title outright.Mears hopes to make 1st startCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Casey Mears will never be the best driver in NASCAR, and chances are slim that he'll ever be a championship contender.Jackson, Notre Dame beat Connecticut 58-50SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP)—Tory Jackson scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half and Notre Dame held Connecticut to 35 percent shooting, beating the Huskies 58-50 on Wednesday night.March 3rd, 2010 NBA CapsulesMIAMI (AP)—Dwyane Wade(notes) had 35 points and 12 assists, and the Miami Heat snapped a four-game slide by digging deep late to beat the undermanned Golden State Warriors 110-106 on Tuesday night.NHL CapsulesPITTSBURGH (AP)—Ruslan Fedotenko(notes) had a goal and an assist and Sidney Crosby(notes)— in his first game since winning the Olympics for Canada—set up Sergei Gonchar’s(notes) 200th career goal to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins past the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Tuesday night. |
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