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- Monroe, Georgetown cruise into Big East final
Greg Monroe had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and Georgetown finally got the better of Marquette in a 80-57 victory Friday night that sent the Hoyas to the Big East tournament title game for the third time in four years. - University of Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli suspended for season after pleading guilty to burglary charge
Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has pleaded guilty to a second-degree burglary charge stemming from the theft of two laptops and a guitar from a campus fraternity house in late January. - Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler out 1 week with sprained ankle
Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler has a high right ankle sprain and will be sidelined for at least a week. - Source: Tiger Woods' return tournament still up in air
A day after multiple reports had Tiger Woods returning to competitive golf at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in two weeks or the Masters next month, a source told ESPN.com Friday that "no final decision has been made" with regards to his schedule. - Minnesota Twins sign OF Denard Span to 5-year, $16.5M extension
The Minnesota Twins have signed center fielder Denard Span to a five-year, $16.5 million contract extension. - Kobe, Lakers prevail as Suns get heated in loss
Kobe Bryant had 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists -- along with seven turnovers -- but it was the all-around game of the Los Angeles Lakers that led to an intense 102-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. - Ben Roethlisberger's attorney hires private investigator to look into sexual assault allegation
An attorney for Ben Roethlisberger has hired a private investigator to look into a sexual assault allegation made by a 20-year-old Georgia college student. - Quinnipiac Bobcats, Union Dutchmen play 5-overtime hockey game, longest in NCAA history
Quinnipiac's Greg Holt ended the longest hockey game in NCAA history with a goal in the fifth overtime on Friday. - Festive Cowboys Stadium weighs in Manny Pacquiao, Joshua Clottey
Festive Cowboys Stadium weighs in Manny Pacquiao, Joshua Clottey.
- Jerry Crasnick: Colorado Rockies very much built to have an extended run of success
Colorado is prepared to make a run at a third playoff appearance in four years in 2010 - Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka stops bullpen session due to stiff neck
Dice-K stops his Saturday bullpen session due to a stiff neck. - Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler out 1 week with sprained ankle
Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler has a high right ankle sprain and will be sidelined for at least a week. - Los Angeles Dodgers exhibition game rained out in Taiwan
The Dodgers' exhibition game was rained out in Taiwan - Minnesota Twins sign OF Denard Span to 5-year, $16.5M extension
The Minnesota Twins have signed center fielder Denard Span to a five-year, $16.5 million contract extension. - X-ray reveals no damage in Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee's left foot
An X-ray on Derrek Lee's foot was negative, and the Cubs' first baseman could miss few more days recovering from the bruise. - Houston Astros' Lance Berkman could be sidelined for opener
Houston All-Star first baseman Lance Berkman will have minor surgery on his left knee Saturday and miss two-to-four weeks, a recovery period that could sideline him for opening day. - Peavy pitches three scoreless innings in debut
The Chicago White Sox looked impressive at the plate in a 10-7 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, getting two-run homers from Gordon Beckham and Alex Rios in a split-squad game. - Joe Torre tells Taiwan audience of coaching success
Dodgers manager Joe Torre speaks to a Taiwanese audience about his successes and the philosophies that have worked for him.
- NBA Rookie Rankings: The Big 5
David Thorpe breaks down the five best rookies and updates the progress on other first-rounders. - LeBron dominates return as Cavs survive 76ers
LeBron James had 23 points, 10 assists and six rebounds in his return from a two-game absence, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won for the 14th time in their last 19 road games with a 100-95 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. - Miami Heat suspend Rafer Alston for remainder of season
Rafer Alston's season with the Miami Heat is officially over. - Charlotte Bobcats add veteran guard Larry Hughes for backcourt depth
The Charlotte Bobcats have signed veteran guard Larry Hughes to help with depth in the backcourt as they attempt to reach the playoffs for the first time. - Kobe, Lakers prevail as Suns get heated in loss
Kobe Bryant had 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists -- along with seven turnovers -- but it was the all-around game of the Los Angeles Lakers that led to an intense 102-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. - Michael Jordan faces certain approval Charlotte Bobcats owner, David Stern says
The NBA has signed off on Michael Jordan's bid to buy the Charlotte Bobcats, and commissioner David Stern expects the league's board of governors to approve the purchase by the end of next week. - Melo powers Nuggets' winning streak to five
Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to five with a 102-95 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. - Bynum dishes 20 assists as Pistons rip Wizards
Will Bynum had a career-best 20 assists, Jonas Jerebko scored 18 points, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 101-87 Friday night in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conference's worst teams. - Bucks knock off Jazz with putback in last minute
Ersan Ilyasova scored on a putback with 27.2 seconds remaining for the lead and the Milwaukee Bucks knocked off yet another NBA powerhouse, holding on to beat the Utah Jazz 95-87 on Friday.
- Ben Roethlisberger's attorney hires private investigator to look into sexual assault allegation
An attorney for Ben Roethlisberger has hired a private investigator to look into a sexual assault allegation made by a 20-year-old Georgia college student. - LaDainian Tomlinson talking to New York Jets, day after Minnesota Vikings visit
LaDainian Tomlinson is at the New York Jets' training facility in Florham Park, N.J., meeting with team officials about joining the offense that ranked No. 1 in rushing last season. - Brad Chidress of Minnesota Vikings: I did not leak positive doping tests
Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress says he is "absolutely not" the source who leaked the positive results of a doping test involving two of his players two years ago. - Larry Johnson signs three-year contract with Washington Redskins
The Redskins made their biggest free-agent splash, reaching agreement on a three-year deal with running back Larry Johnson, according to league sources. - Cleveland Browns sign Ben Watson to 3-year deal
After spending much of Thursday negotiating with the Seahawks and Browns, free-agent tight end Ben Watson opted to accept Cleveland's multiyear offer. - Sam Bradford reschedules pro day for NFL personnel
Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford has pushed back his pro day at Oklahoma for NFL scouts by four days to March 29, according to NFL general managers and head coaches. - Hank Baskett returns to Philadelphia Eagles with one-year deal
Wide receiver Hank Baskett has signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, the team said Friday. - Source: New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker had torn rotator cuff
Source: New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker had torn rotator cuff. - Green Bay Packers agree to deal with nose tackle Ryan Pickett, extend safety Nick Collins
The Packers franchised nose tackle Ryan Pickett with the idea of keeping him for at least one year.
- Kovalchuk busts slump to lead Devils past Pens
Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists to snap out of a scoring slump and the New Jersey Devils beat the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins for the fifth straight time, 3-1 on Friday night. - Boston Bruins GM: Marc Savard unlikely to return this season
Bruins GM says Savard unlikely to return this season - Bernier comes up big in 1st start to propel Kings
Jarret Stoll scored in the sixth round of a shootout to give the Los Angeles Kings a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday night. - Stamkos' streak ends but Lightning tip Capitals
Defenseman Matt Walker scored one goal and created another a few minutes later when his shot deflected in off Vincent Lecavalier, helping the struggling Tampa Bay Lightning edge the NHL-leading Washington Capitals 3-2 on Friday night. - Rangers rip Thrashers in key tilt for playoff race
Vinny Prospal and Marian Gaborik gave New York the lead with goals 41 seconds apart in the first period and the Rangers beat Atlanta 5-2 on Friday night for the Thrashers' fifth straight loss. - Harding turns away Sabres to lift struggling Wild
Josh Harding made 43 saves, and Andrew Ebbett, Guillaume Latendresse and Andrew Brunette scored to help the slumping Minnesota Wild beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Friday night. - Bill Guerin of Pittsburgh Penguins: Hits to head should result in suspensions -- including Matt Cooke
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bill Guerin says the NHL must outlaw hits to the head. - Dallas' Mike Modano opted not to waive his no-trade clause and remain a Star
Despite suitors, Stars center Mike Modano decided to stay in Dallas. - Minnesota Wild recall Wade Dubielewicz on emergency basis to replace injured starter Niklas Backstrom
Wade Dubielewicz was recalled by the Minnesota Wild on an emergency basis Friday to replace injured starting goalie Niklas Backstrom.
- Sprint Cup driver intro songs at Bristol Motor Speedway? Leave it to Blake Shelton
Bristol Motor Speedway officials drummed up a brilliant concept this past fall, one used often in other sports to reveal a bit of a team's personality and the personalities of its players: Let each athlete choose a song, and blare it on the loudspeaker when he's introduced.
It hadn't been done in NASCAR before. It should have been. It was genius. Just before the race, all 43 drivers in the field walked across the track in Turn 3 and emerged from a makeshift tunnel to the song of their choice... - Brad Keselowski says his aggressive driving is excuse for others to retaliate
Brad Keselowski says his aggressive driving style has become an excuse for retaliation and there is a deeper reason why Carl Edwards intentionally wrecked him late in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. - Danica Patrick putting NASCAR aside, refocusing on IRL
Danica Patrick is back with the IndyCar Series after three races in NASCAR's second-tier Nationwide circuit, and she can't wait for the open-wheel season to get under way with the Sao Paulo Indy 300 on Sunday. - Carl Edwards team owner Jack Roush satisfied with penalty for wreck at Atlanta
Team owner Jack Roush said Wednesday he's satisfied with the penalty NASCAR levied against driver Carl Edwards for his intentional accident with Brad Keselowski. - Elliott Sadler: Tire issues come from setup, not Goodyear
Elliott Sadler says anyone having problems with Goodyear's tire should look to their raceshop and not point fingers at the manufacturer. - Two NASCAR crewmen suspended for violating drug policy
NASCAR has suspended two crewmen for violating its substance abuse policy, including the former brother-in-law of Jeremy Mayfield. - Michael Waltrip to be sponsored by Aaron's for Talladega race
Michael Waltrip will enter the Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway with help from a longtime sponsor. - Kevin Harvick coasts in dominating Atlanta trucks win
Kevin Harvick has won his third straight start in the NASCAR truck series, cruising to an easy victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway. - Kyle Busch ticked off after practice scrape
Kyle Busch was miffed about a scrape in the final practice for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
- WGC-CA Championship: A small change is paying big dividends for Ernie Els
Ernie Els has been through some tough times, on and off the course, since his professional heyday several years back. But on Friday at Doral, the man they call "Easy" appeared to be back in full swing, ESPN.com's Bob Harig writes. - Ernie Els grabs lead before weather engulfs Doral
Ernie Els ran off three straight birdies early and avoided some mistakes when the weather did an about-face at Doral for a 6-under 66 that gave him a one-shot lead in the CA Championship. - Source: Tiger Woods' return tournament still up in air
A day after multiple reports had Tiger Woods returning to competitive golf at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in two weeks or the Masters next month, a source told ESPN.com Friday that "no final decision has been made" with regards to his schedule. - Florida police records released in Tiger Woods' car crash
Newly released documents show an ambulance crew that responded to golfer Tiger Woods' car crash wouldn't let his wife ride with him to the hospital because they thought it was a case of domestic violence. - Skip Kendall leads rain-delayed Puerto Rico Open
Skip Kendall topped the Puerto Rico Open leaderboard at 5 under after nine holes when first-round play was suspended because of darkness in the rain-delayed PGA Tour event. - Karrie Webb shoots 3-under 70 to take Aussie lead
Four-time champion Karrie Webb shot a bogey-free 3-under 70 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead in the Women's Australian Open. - Seve Ballesteros recovered from fall from golf cart
Seve Ballesteros, who has been battling brain cancer for more than a year, has fully recovered after falling off a golf cart and banging his head on the ground last week in Pedrena, northern Spain. - Puma acquiring Cobra Golf line from Acushnet
The golf equipment company Acushnet has agreed to sell its Cobra Golf brand to Puma, an apparel company slowly getting into the golf business. - Royal Lytham and St. Annes to host 2015 Walker Cup
The 2015 Walker Cup will be held at the Royal Lytham and St. Annes course in northwest England.
- Time now for Andy Murray to win Grand Slam
Perhaps it's an overstatement to call Andy Murray's match against Rafael Nadal a moment of truth for the Scot. But it's close. - Delivering the midweek Australian Open awards
The nondescript Nikolay Davydenko a media darling? Indeed, and that's just one of our midweek Down Under musings. - Caroline Wozniacki advances, Justine Henin ousted at BNP Paribas Open
Caroline Wozniacki rallied for a win in her first tournament in a month. Justine Henin's comeback hit a roadblock. - Rafael Nadal to play at Queen's in advance of Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal will return to Queen's this year after he was unable to defend his title at the grass-court tournament in 2009. - Martina Hingis to play Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Kim Clijsters in World Team Tennis
Martina Hingis will face top-ranked Serena Williams and two former No. 1 players in World Team Tennis competition. - Usain Bolt, Serena Williams win Laureus Awards
Usain Bolt won his second Laureus Sportsman of the Year award, and Serena Williams won the woman's prize. - Kim Clijsters still adjusting to juggling tennis, motherhood
Kim Clijsters is still adjusting to her second career as a tennis player. - Novak Djokovic, Serbia eliminate U.S. in first round of Davis Cup
Serbia has knocked the U.S. out of the Davis Cup with Novak Djokovic outlasting John Isner 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-4 to give Serbia an insurmountable 3-1 lead in the first-round match. - Fernando Gonzalez leads Chile into Davis Cup quarterfinals
Chile has secured a spot in the Davis Cup quarterfinals after Fernando Gonzalez defeated Dudi Sela of Israel 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 to give the South Americans an unbeatable 3-1 lead in their first-round series.
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