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Murray State stuns Vanderbilt in NCAA opener

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP)—Murray State coach Billy Kennedy went with his gut and drew up a play his team had never run before, with Isacc Miles the go-to guy at the end.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 6:24 PM CDT

Central has state aspirations

The Hopkins County Central softball team won 23 games a year ago despite graduating five seniors and integrating a number of youthful players into the mix.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 6:24 PM CDT

Dawson returning wealth of talent

DAWSON SPRINGS -- After not losing a single player from last season's 7th District Tournament runner-up squad, the Dawson Springs softball team has plenty of promise for this year's schedule.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 12:24 AM CDT

Calipari trying to keep young Wildcats calm

NEW ORLEANS -- John Calipari has coached in enough NCAA tournaments to know that youth can be more of a liability at this time of year than any other.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 12:24 AM CDT

Murray State hopeful to play spoiler role against Vanderbilt

Janie McCauley, Associated Press

Thursday, March 18, 2010 12:24 AM CDT

Tebow debuts new throwing motion for NFL teams

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Tim Tebow's latest visit to Florida Field looked like most of the others. He was cheered, revered and pulled in every direction.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 10:36 AM CDT

Title doubleheader set for March 26 postponed

NEW YORK (AP)—A boxing title doubleheader scheduled for March 26 in Las Vegas has been postponed after contractual differences arose between promoter Don King and ESPN.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 10:43 AM CDT

NIT Capsules

STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP)—Demetri McCamey had 16 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds, and Mike Davis scored 17 points to lead Illinois past Stony Brook 76-66 Wednesday night in a first-round NIT game before a sellout crowd of 4,423 at Stony Brook Arena.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 10:43 AM CDT

NBA Capsules

CLEVELAND (AP)—LeBron James(notes) had 32 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers clinched their second straight outright Central Division championship and third in team history, beating Indiana 99-94 on Wednesday night.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 10:59 AM CDT

Agate

ON DECK

Thursday, March 18, 2010 12:24 AM CDT

Christian has little trouble in first round

LEXINGTON -- Talking to his players during their last practice before the Boys' Sweet 16 tournament, Christian County coach Kerry Stovall explained that he not only wanted to go on a winning streak that would lead the Colonels to the state championship, but also wanted to snap a five-game tournament losing streak.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 12:24 AM CDT

Crawley, Moore, Hughes get honor from Central

Three seniors were recently named Athletes of the Week at Hopkins County Central High School.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 12:24 AM CDT

NFL to examine 2 possessions in playoffs OT

NEW YORK – NFL owners will vote next week whether to allow each team a possession in overtime in the playoffs if the team winning the OT coin toss kicks a field goal on the first series.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 10:35 AM CDT

Nadal restores order with win at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, California (AP)—Rafael Nadal restored order on a day of upsets with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 fourth-round victory over big-serving American John Isner at the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday, after Novak Djokovic and Elena Dementieva were ousted.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 10:39 AM CDT

Titans sign DE Babin to offer sheet

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)—The Tennessee Titans have signed defensive end Jason Babin(notes) to an offer sheet.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 10:45 AM CDT

NHL Capsules

NEWARK, N.J. (AP)—Patrik Elias(notes) scored a breakaway goal and set up another for the New Jersey Devils, who beat the sloppy Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Wednesday night and completed a six-game season sweep of their Atlantic Division rivals.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 10:57 AM CDT

Dawson Springs looks to end slide

DAWSON SPRINGS -- This season, the Dawson Springs baseball team has a streak it would like to break.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 8:43 AM CDT

UK freshmen appear ready for run

Kentucky senior Perry Stevenson isn't worried about the Wildcats' youthful roster turning into a liability during the NCAA tournament.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 8:43 AM CDT

Woods will make return at Masters

PALM HARBOR, Fla. -- For Tiger Woods, this figures to be a Masters like no other.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 12:24 AM CDT

Hibbs steps down as coach at HCC

After three years as head coach of the Hopkins County Central girls basketball team, Jennifer Hibbs is stepping down.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 12:24 AM CDT

Hunters could register to vote by buying licenses
Read more: http://www.kentucky.com/2010/03/16/1183976/hunters-could-register-to-vote.html#ixzz0iRMFSRxm

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP)-- A measure that would couple registering to vote with purchasing a hunting license has cleared the House Committee on Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 8:29 AM CDT

Arkansas-Pine Bluff downs Winthrop

DAYTON, Ohio -- Arkansas-Pine Bluff finally found a road trip to its liking.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 12:24 AM CDT

Federer upset by Baghdatis at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP)—For everything Roger Federer did right, the world’s top-ranked player did something wrong. Eventually, his errant shotmaking did him in.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 2:57 PM CDT

NIT Capsules

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP)—Dexter Strickland hit the go-ahead free throws with 2:34 left and North Carolina held William & Mary scoreless for the final 5 minutes in the Tar Heels’ 80-72 win in the first round of the NIT on Tuesday night.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 3:10 PM CDT

Wall, Calipari lead awards sweep

ATLANTA -- Kentucky is back in a familiar place -- atop the Southeastern Conference and dominating the league awards.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:10 PM CDT

Wildcats' Hood sees action in tourney

Jon Hood got his first taste of postseason action for the University of Kentucky men's basketball team during the SEC Tournament semifinals on Saturday.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:10 PM CDT

Team makes debut at senior meet

The MADYSWIM Piranhas USA swim team made its first-ever appearance at the Senior State Championships at Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, which took place Friday through Sunday.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:23 AM CDT

Tourney-bound Murray St player's mom dies in crash

MURRAY, Ky.(AP) -- The mother of Murray State reserve guard Picasso Simmons was killed in a car crash Monday, on the eve of the team's departure for the NCAA tournament.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 8:13 AM CDT

NCAA selection chair promises fantastic tournament

The coaches handled the snubs with class.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:04 PM CDT

MVPs unfazed by trade buzz

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Albert Pujols for Ryan Howard? Let's just say the MVP sluggers don't plan to pack their bags anytime soon.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:11 PM CDT

Chairman defends at-large tourney selections

The coaches handled the snubs with class.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:23 AM CDT

Sports Agate

ODDS

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:23 AM CDT

Celtics coast to win over Pistons

BOSTON -- Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Michael Finley scored 15 points apiece, and Kevin Garnett had 14 points and eight rebounds on Monday night to help the Boston Celtics coast to a 119-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:23 AM CDT

Earnhardt wants to run 7 for entire season

JR Motorsports will try to run two full-time teams this season in the Nationwide Series.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:23 AM CDT

Ky. racing commission set to meet

LEXINGTON, Ky.(AP) -- The Kentucky Racing Commission holds its first meeting in two months with a packed agenda just six weeks away from the Kentucky Derby.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 8:10 AM CDT

ESPN reporter's stalker gets 2 1/2 years in prison

LOS ANGELES – An Illinois insurance executive who secretly shot nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews was sentenced Monday to 2 1/2 years in prison after giving a tearful apology that was harshly rebuked by his victim.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 9:15 AM CDT

Woods to return to golf at the Masters

PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP)—Tiger Woods said Tuesday he will return to golf next month at the Masters, ending a four-month hiatus brought on by a sex scandal that shattered his image as the gold standard in sports.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:55 AM CDT

Djokovic, Nadal win at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP)—Novak Djokovic built up a head of steam while losing nine consecutive games over two sets. He let it out by tossing his ballcap after finally winning a game in the third.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:56 AM CDT

NHL Capsules

NEWARK, N.J. (AP)—David Clarkson(notes) had a goal and an assist as the New Jersey Devils scored three times in the first period against Tim Thomas(notes) and held on for a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Monday night.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:04 PM CDT

NBA Capsules

BOSTON (AP)—Paul Pierce(notes), Ray Allen(notes) and Michael Finley(notes) scored 15 points apiece, and Kevin Garnett(notes) had 14 points and eight rebounds on Monday night to help the Boston Celtics coast to a 119-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:05 PM CDT

Kansas earns overall top seed in NCAA tournament

The selection committee made its choices. Now, it’s America’s turn.

Monday, March 15, 2010 8:56 AM CDT

No. 2 Kentucky beats Mississippi St. 75-74 in OT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)—John Calipari only had questions once he and his Kentucky Wildcats finished celebrating their Southeastern Conference tournament championship.

Monday, March 15, 2010 9:47 AM CDT

Indiana hoops: Hoosiers far behind state’s top 3

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP)—Basketball still rules in Indiana. Even if the Hoosiers no longer rule basketball in the state

Monday, March 15, 2010 9:49 AM CDT

Alysheba statue to be unveiled at Kentucky Horse Park

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - A bronze statue of 1987 Kentucky Derby winner Alysheba will soon be unveiled at his grave at Kentucky Horse Park.

Monday, March 15, 2010 8:43 AM CDT

Murray advances at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP)—Roger Federer had to work a little harder than expected Sunday night before beating Victor Hanescu 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1 in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open.

Monday, March 15, 2010 9:53 AM CDT

Els holds off Schwartzel to win at Doral by 4

DORAL, Fla. (AP)—For maybe the first time in his life, Charl Schwartzel found himself rooting against Ernie Els.

Monday, March 15, 2010 9:58 AM CDT

No. 2 Kentucky downs No. 15 Tennessee 74-45 at SEC

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)—John Calipari brought Kentucky to town focused most on the NCAA tournament.

Sunday, March 14, 2010 9:02 AM CDT

Mercy takes down Scott Co., wins girls state title

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) - Juliann Miller scored 23 points and

Sunday, March 14, 2010 2:21 PM CDT

Top 25 Capsules

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)—Marcus Morris had 18 points, Tyrel Reed added 15 and No. 1 Kansas held off No. 9 Kansas State down the stretch for a 72-64 victory and its seventh Big 12 tournament title Saturday night.

Sunday, March 14, 2010 9:05 AM CDT

Kuznetsova upset in 2nd round at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP)—Svetlana Kuznetsova had a succinct explanation after losing her opening match at the BNP Paribas Open.

Sunday, March 14, 2010 9:12 AM CDT

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THIS JUST IN: In The Nick of Time, A Blog By Nick Brockman

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.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:56 PM CDT

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Fresh air and prayer may be better than medicine

Hello to all of you here in the middle of March. The weather has been a bit more pleasant, but I went to visit with my mama and she says she just doesn't think winter is over. Say a pray

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:33 PM CDT

Previous Sports Headlines

March 17th, 2010

Woods will make return at Masters

PALM HARBOR, Fla. -- For Tiger Woods, this figures to be a Masters like no other.

UK freshmen appear ready for run

Kentucky senior Perry Stevenson isn't worried about the Wildcats' youthful roster turning into a liability during the NCAA tournament.

Federer upset by Baghdatis at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP)—For everything Roger Federer did right, the world’s top-ranked player did something wrong. Eventually, his errant shotmaking did him in.

Dawson Springs looks to end slide

DAWSON SPRINGS -- This season, the Dawson Springs baseball team has a streak it would like to break.

NIT Capsules

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP)—Dexter Strickland hit the go-ahead free throws with 2:34 left and North Carolina held William & Mary scoreless for the final 5 minutes in the Tar Heels’ 80-72 win in the first round of the NIT on Tuesday night.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff downs Winthrop

DAYTON, Ohio -- Arkansas-Pine Bluff finally found a road trip to its liking.

Hunters could register to vote by buying licenses
Read more: http://www.kentucky.com/2010/03/16/1183976/hunters-could-register-to-vote.html#ixzz0iRMFSRxm

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP)-- A measure that would couple registering to vote with purchasing a hunting license has cleared the House Committee on Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs.

Hibbs steps down as coach at HCC

After three years as head coach of the Hopkins County Central girls basketball team, Jennifer Hibbs is stepping down.
March 16th, 2010

NCAA selection chair promises fantastic tournament

The coaches handled the snubs with class.

Djokovic, Nadal win at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP)—Novak Djokovic built up a head of steam while losing nine consecutive games over two sets. He let it out by tossing his ballcap after finally winning a game in the third.

Wildcats' Hood sees action in tourney

Jon Hood got his first taste of postseason action for the University of Kentucky men's basketball team during the SEC Tournament semifinals on Saturday.

Chairman defends at-large tourney selections

The coaches handled the snubs with class.

Woods to return to golf at the Masters

PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP)—Tiger Woods said Tuesday he will return to golf next month at the Masters, ending a four-month hiatus brought on by a sex scandal that shattered his image as the gold standard in sports.

(no headline)

Fresh air and prayer may be better than medicine

Hello to all of you here in the middle of March. The weather has been a bit more pleasant, but I went to visit with my mama and she says she just doesn't think winter is over. Say a pray

NBA Capsules

BOSTON (AP)—Paul Pierce(notes), Ray Allen(notes) and Michael Finley(notes) scored 15 points apiece, and Kevin Garnett(notes) had 14 points and eight rebounds on Monday night to help the Boston Celtics coast to a 119-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

MVPs unfazed by trade buzz

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Albert Pujols for Ryan Howard? Let's just say the MVP sluggers don't plan to pack their bags anytime soon.

Tourney-bound Murray St player's mom dies in crash

MURRAY, Ky.(AP) -- The mother of Murray State reserve guard Picasso Simmons was killed in a car crash Monday, on the eve of the team's departure for the NCAA tournament.

Earnhardt wants to run 7 for entire season

JR Motorsports will try to run two full-time teams this season in the Nationwide Series.

Wall, Calipari lead awards sweep

ATLANTA -- Kentucky is back in a familiar place -- atop the Southeastern Conference and dominating the league awards.

Ky. racing commission set to meet

LEXINGTON, Ky.(AP) -- The Kentucky Racing Commission holds its first meeting in two months with a packed agenda just six weeks away from the Kentucky Derby.

Celtics coast to win over Pistons

BOSTON -- Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Michael Finley scored 15 points apiece, and Kevin Garnett had 14 points and eight rebounds on Monday night to help the Boston Celtics coast to a 119-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

ESPN reporter's stalker gets 2 1/2 years in prison

LOS ANGELES – An Illinois insurance executive who secretly shot nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews was sentenced Monday to 2 1/2 years in prison after giving a tearful apology that was harshly rebuked by his victim.

NHL Capsules

NEWARK, N.J. (AP)—David Clarkson(notes) had a goal and an assist as the New Jersey Devils scored three times in the first period against Tim Thomas(notes) and held on for a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Monday night.

Team makes debut at senior meet

The MADYSWIM Piranhas USA swim team made its first-ever appearance at the Senior State Championships at Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, which took place Friday through Sunday.
March 15th, 2010

Alysheba statue to be unveiled at Kentucky Horse Park

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - A bronze statue of 1987 Kentucky Derby winner Alysheba will soon be unveiled at his grave at Kentucky Horse Park.

Els holds off Schwartzel to win at Doral by 4

DORAL, Fla. (AP)—For maybe the first time in his life, Charl Schwartzel found himself rooting against Ernie Els.

Murray advances at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP)—Roger Federer had to work a little harder than expected Sunday night before beating Victor Hanescu 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1 in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open.

No. 2 Kentucky beats Mississippi St. 75-74 in OT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)—John Calipari only had questions once he and his Kentucky Wildcats finished celebrating their Southeastern Conference tournament championship.

Kansas earns overall top seed in NCAA tournament

The selection committee made its choices. Now, it’s America’s turn.

Indiana hoops: Hoosiers far behind state’s top 3

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP)—Basketball still rules in Indiana. Even if the Hoosiers no longer rule basketball in the state
March 14th, 2010

Pacquiao dominates Clottey for decision

ARLINGTON, Texas(AP)—Fighting on the star, Manny Pacquiao showed once again why he is such a star.

NHL Capsules

PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Chris Pronger(notes) scored with 2.1 seconds left to give the Philadelphia Flyers to 3-2 comeback victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.

Top 25 Capsules

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)—Marcus Morris had 18 points, Tyrel Reed added 15 and No. 1 Kansas held off No. 9 Kansas State down the stretch for a 72-64 victory and its seventh Big 12 tournament title Saturday night.

Pujols returns with 2 singles

JUPITER, Fla. (AP)—Albert Pujols(notes), who returned to action after taking a week to rest a sore back, hit two hard singles in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 8-5 victory against the Houston Astros on Saturday.

NBA Capsules

DALLAS (AP)—Bill Walker(notes) scored a career-high 23 points, Wilson Chandler(notes) added 22 and the New York Knicks snapped Dallas’ 13-game winning streak and avenged a 50-point loss to the Mavericks earlier this season with a 128-94 victory on Saturday night.

South Africans tied at World Championship

DORAL, Fla. (AP)—Charl Schwartzel has been looking up to Ernie Els for as long as he has been around golf.

No. 2 Kentucky downs No. 15 Tennessee 74-45 at SEC

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)—John Calipari brought Kentucky to town focused most on the NCAA tournament.

Music City Bowl extends SEC partnership

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)—The Music City Bowl has extended its partnership with the Southeastern Conference through the 2013 season.

Kuznetsova upset in 2nd round at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP)—Svetlana Kuznetsova had a succinct explanation after losing her opening match at the BNP Paribas Open.

Mercy takes down Scott Co., wins girls state title

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) - Juliann Miller scored 23 points and

Browns, Delhomme agree to 2-year deal

CLEVELAND (AP)—Jake Delhomme(notes) has a new NFL home, and the Cleveland Browns have another new quarterback.
March 13th, 2010

UK playing for its 26th tourney title today vs. Bulldogs

NASHVILLE -- John Calipari brought Kentucky to town focused most on the NCAA tournament.

Stevenson provides quality minutes for UK

NASHVILLE, Tenn. --- Perry Stevenson was an unsung hero for the University of Kentucky basketball team on Friday afternoon.

Top 25 Capsules

Donald Sloan, playing in his school-record 136th game, led the Aggies with 24 points.

Els takes the lead at Doral

Rushing to finish as dark clouds gathered over the Blue Monster, Els made one last birdie for a 6-under 66 and a one-shot lead over Robert Allenby before heavy rain temporarily halted play Friday in the CA Championship.

Central's Moore signs with KWC

MORTONS GAP - It started as a short-notice, one-time event, but five years later, Hopkins County Central's Connor Moore has advanced his running career to the collegiate level.

Spadafora stops Fiorletta in 8th round

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP)—Former IBF lightweight champion Paul Spadafora stopped Italy’s Ivan Fiorletta in the eighth round Friday night.

Keselowski vows not to change after crashing Edwards at Talladega

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Glued to Carl Edwards' bumper as they raced for the lead around Talladega Superspeedway, young Brad Keselowski showed no signs of letting off the gas pedal. He peeked high, and Edwards cut him off, then ducked low to try to pass.

Wozniacki rallies for 2nd-round win, Henin loses

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP)—Second-seeded Caroline Wozniacki rallied for a win in her first tournament in a month. However, former champion Justine Henin’s comeback hit a roadblock.

No. 2 Kentucky downs Alabama 73-67 to start SEC

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)—John Calipari only hopes his young Kentucky Wildcats’ first postseason game delivered the message he’s been trying to send— tournament time requires more intensity and desire than the regular season.

South Africans tied at World Championship

DORAL, Fla. -- Charl Schwartzel has been looking up to Ernie Els for as long as he has been around golf.

No. 2 UK to face No. 15 Tennessee in today's semifinals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- John Calipari only hopes his young Kentucky Wildcats' first postseason game delivered the message he's been trying to send -- tournament time requires more intensity and desire than the regular season.

Wildcats squeeze Volunteers, and make it hurt

NASHVILLE -- First-year Kentucky coach John Calipari has been getting reports that somewhere in the neighborhood of 180,000 UK basketball fans are in Music City this weekend for the Southeastern Conference Tournament -- a relative few with tickets.

UK eager to bring home the hardware

NASHVILLE -- Much has been made in Music City this weekend of the fact that Kentucky has not won a Southeastern Conference Tournament championship since 2004, and the precocious young Wildcats are eager to put such chatter to rest.

Pirates' schedule to have different look in '10

As the Tradewater Pirates roster continues to take shape, so does the K.I.T. League schedule.

Cal's Cats need to ramp-up effort to keep playing

NASHVILLE -- The concerned look on the face of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari spoke volumes in the aftermath of the Wildcats' 73-67 come-from-behind victory over Alabama on Friday afternoon in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament at Big Blue-dominated Bridgestone Arena.

Storm takes team powerlifting title; Maroons' Collins top individual at regional

Two local schools put on strong performances at the recent regional powerlifting meet, with both Hopkins County Central and Madisonville-North Hopkins setting the table for what the schools hope will be a successful showing at state.
March 12th, 2010

NBA Capsules

ORLANDO, FLA.(AP) Vince Carter(notes) had 23 points to help the Orlando Magic pull away early and cruise past the injured Chicago Bulls, 111-82 on Thursday night for a season-high seventh straight win.

NHL Capsules

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP)—Joe Pavelski(notes) capped a four-point third period with the tiebreaking goal after a scintillating spin move in the San Jose Sharks’ 8-5 comeback victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.

Vonn wins 3rd straight overall World Cup title

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP)—Standing atop the mountain, Lindsey Vonn already knew she was the best skier in the world for the third year in a row.

Browns sign TE Ben Watson to multiyear deal

CLEVELAND (AP)—The Cleveland Browns have signed free agent tight end Ben Watson to a multiyear contract.

Top 25 Capsules

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)—Cole Aldrich had 12 points and 18 rebounds, and No. 1 Kansas became the third team to reach 2,000 wins by pulling out an 80-68 victory over scrappy Texas Tech on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament.

Harangody, Notre Dame hold off Pittsburgh 50-45

NEW YORK (AP)—Draining the shot clock on nearly every possession and relying on stout defense, Notre Dame is playing its best basketball of the season at the perfect time.

Thompson leads Northwestern past Indiana 73-58

INDIANAPOLIS (AP)—Northwestern’s Michael Thompson scored 11 of his 16 points during a late run Thursday, leading the Wildcats past Indiana 73-58 in the first round of the Big Ten tournament.

AP sources: Woods likely to make his return at Masters

DORAL, Fla. -- Tiger Woods intends to remain out of golf at least until the Masters, two people with knowledge of his plans told The Associated Press on Thursday.

No. 18 claims victims at Doral

DORAL, Fla. -- Five birdies were enough to put Charl Schwartzel among the leaders at the CA Championship. No mistakes is what put in the lead alone Thursday on a rough-and-tumble day at Doral.

Gregory to walk-on with Cards

Sixteen months removed from his last game on the gridiron, LJ Gregory has seen his football dreams come true.

Tomlinson leaves Vikings, headed to visit Jets next

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings wined and dined LaDainian Tomlinson on Wednesday night, then spent much of Thursday meeting with the star running back in hopes of pairing him with Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield.

UK opens tourney against Tide

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Alabama Crimson Tide had blown enough leads this season to know nothing is safe. The South Carolina Gamecocks got too comfortable nursing an 18-point margin.

Mets' Reyes likely to start year on DL

NEW YORK -- All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity for 2-to-8 weeks until his thyroid levels normalize, another blow to the New York Mets before opening day.

Hall of Famer Olsen dies at 69

SALT LAKE CITY -- Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman and member of the Los Angeles Rams' "Fearsome Foursome" who followed up football with a successful television career in "Little House on the Prairie," NFL broadcasts and commercials, has died. He was 69.

Pirates' roster numbers increasing

The Tradewater Pirates recently announced the team has increased its roster size to 22 with the season set to begin on June 5.

District and Regional Basketball Photos

Our photographer, Jim Pearson, has uploaded over 300 photos from the District and Regional basketball tournaments to The Messenger's online sales site. Stop by and find images of your basketball star!
March 11th, 2010

Titans Witherspoon: Nearly 30 but healthy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)—Will Witherspoon(notes) says Tennessee Titans fans need not worry about his age or his production.

NBA Capsules

DALLAS (AP)—Jason Kidd(notes) had 20 points and nine assists, Caron Butler(notes) added 16 points, and the Dallas Mavericks recovered from a lethargic start to match the NBA’s longest winning streak this season with their 13th straight victory, 96-87 over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night.

NHL Capsules

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.

Head of BCS fires back at Senators who sent letter

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.

Top 25 Capsules

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.

Henin wins first-round match at Indian Wells

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.

Healthy Harangody leads Notre Dame over Seton Hall

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.

Vaughn leads Cincinnati over Louisville

NEW YORK (AP)—Cincinnati has rebounded quite well in getting comfortable at the Big East tournament.

Attorney: Pa. officers with Roethlisberger at club

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.

Head of BCS fires back at Senators who sent letter

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.

Time to change SEC tourney? Not until offseason

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?

UK back in familiar role as SEC favorites

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Maybe Kentucky coach John Calipari wants to ease the pressure on his young Wildcats.

Cubs general manager lashes out at Bradley

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.

Garciaparra retires with Boston

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.

Tomlinson to visit Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS -- LaDainian Tomlinson is coming to Minnesota for a visit, and the Vikings believe he could be a good fit.

Several locals named 2nd Region All-Tournament

A handful of local basketball players were named to the 2nd Region All-Tournament Team following the conclusion of the tourney on Tuesday.

Hoyas advances to face Orange in quarterfinals

NEW YORK -- Georgetown coach John Thompson III has a remarkable knack for making a difficult game sound simple.

Lee University heading into NAIA tourney

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.

Woods-less Doral field still world class

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."
March 10th, 2010

NHL Capsules

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.
 
 
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