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Rose, Bulls hand Knicks sixth loss in a row

Rose, Bulls hand Knicks sixth loss in a row

Derrick Rose had 32 points, seven assists and six rebounds as the Bulls held off the Knicks 104-99 for their 10th win in 11 games.

Saints GM, coach met with NFL investigators last week

Saints GM, coach met with NFL investigators last week

Mickey Loomis and Sean Payton were summoned to discuss team’s bounty program and defensive coordinator Gregg Williams who administered it

Dustin Brown’s hat trick leads Kings past Chicago

Dustin Brown’s hat trick leads Kings past Chicago

Los Angeles’ Dustin Brown scored early and often, netting three goals in a 15-minute span to life the Kings over the Blackhawks 4-0.

Tell us: Should we just give the Heisman to Andrew Luck?

Tell us: Should we just give the Heisman to Andrew Luck?

The drumbeat seems to be deafening. It says give Andrew Luck the Heisman Trophy already. He has thrown for 2,218 yards and 23 TDs this year.

NHL players, researchers take hard look at helmet safety

NHL players, researchers take hard look at helmet safety

The custom-fitted helmet that Colorado Avalanche forward Peter Mueller will wear this season provides added protection.

Canucks’ Ryan Kesler has hip surgery, will miss 10-12 weeks

Canucks’ Ryan Kesler has hip surgery, will miss 10-12 weeks

Vancouver Canucks forward Ryan Kesler, fresh off a Selke Trophy-winning season, will miss the start of 2011-12.

Ever-realistic British fans ever hopeful for Murray

Ever-realistic British fans ever hopeful for Murray

Columnist Christine Brenna notes how Andy Murray has British fans at Wimbledon excited again.

Athletic director confirms plans for Notre Dame Network

Athletic director confirms plans for Notre Dame Network

There already is a Big Ten Network. The Longhorn Network starts in August, and the Pac-12 launches the fall of 2012. You can also expect to see …

No free pass: Phillies pitchers combine to walk few batters

No free pass: Phillies pitchers combine to walk few batters

Roy Halladay was a long way from perfect in his most recent start. The 2010 NL Cy Young Award winner, who pitched a perfect game last May, gave …

Bergeron update: If he’s in warmups, expect him to play

Bergeron update: If he’s in warmups, expect him to play

Center Patrice Bergeron (mild concussion) looked sharp participating in the morning skate, but Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien isn’t saying …

McIlroy, Quiros start strong, share Masters first-round lead

McIlroy, Quiros start strong, share Masters first-round lead

One of golf’s brightest young stars, 21-year-old Rory McIlroy surged to the top of the Masters with a 7-under 65 on Thursday. He was in the clubhouse …

Crazy finish propels Butler to upset of No. 1 seed Pittsburgh

Crazy finish propels Butler to upset of No. 1 seed Pittsburgh

Matt Howard made one free throw with 0.8 seconds left to cap a wild final sequence, and Butler added another amazing victory to its list of NCAA …

Cam Newton talks about NFL draft

Cam Newton talks about NFL draft

Cam Newton says he doesn’t care who will draft him.

No. 1 Ohio State tops No. 20 Minnesota 82-69

No. 1 Ohio State tops No. 20 Minnesota 82-69

David Lighty scored 19 points and Jared Sullinger had 18 points and 13 rebounds to help top-ranked Ohio State remain unbeaten with an 82-69 victory …

Lance Armstrong welcomes USADA doping investigation

Lance Armstrong welcomes USADA doping investigation

Armstrong says he will be vindicated by a U.S. Anti-Doping Agency investigation of claims raised by a report in “Sports Illustrated.” He used …

Live from Oz: Sam Stosur’s everywhere, and it’s OK

Live from Oz: Sam Stosur’s everywhere, and it’s OK

Samantha Stosur of Australia, No. 6 in the world rankings and the No. 5 seed, moved easily into the third round of the Australian Open with a …

Eastern Washington uses huge rally to down Delaware, win FCS title

Eastern Washington uses huge rally to down Delaware, win FCS title

Bo Levi Mitchell led three consecutive late touchdown drives, the finale coming with 2:47 left, leading Eastern Washington a 20-19 victory over …

NFL pundits: Washington no tank town, McNabb ‘humiliated’

NFL pundits: Washington no tank town, McNabb ‘humiliated’

Normally, a losing team out of playoff contention benching its quarterback is ho-hum. But when it’s six-time Pro Bowl pick Donovan McNabb, everybody …

Georgetown bounces back, tops Appalachian State 89-60

Georgetown bounces back, tops Appalachian State 89-60

Jason Clark scored 15 points, Austin Freeman added 14 and No. 10 Georgetown rebounded from its first loss of the season with an 89-60 victory …

No. 13 Tennessee flexes muscle, tops third-ranked Pitt

No. 13 Tennessee flexes muscle, tops third-ranked Pitt

Scotty Hopson sliced through No. 3 Pitt’s man-to-man defense for a career-high 27 points and No. 11 Tennessee dealt the Panthers their first ..

Auburn puts title hopes on line vs. rival Alabama in Iron Bowl

Auburn puts title hopes on line vs. rival Alabama in Iron Bowl

When Auburn tackle Lee Ziemba steps on the field against Alabama on Friday in Tuscaloosa, it will be for a school-record 50th consecutive start. …

Udonis Haslem’s season may be over; Heat turn to Dampier

Udonis Haslem’s season may be over; Heat turn to Dampier

Heat forward Udonis Haslem may miss the remainder of the regular season after having surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left foot, and …

Leshoure carries Illinois past Northwestern at Wrigley Field

Leshoure carries Illinois past Northwestern at Wrigley Field

Mikel Leshoure ran for a school-record 330 yards and two touchdowns, and Illinois beat Northwestern 48-27 Saturday in a game played under unusual …

North Carolina not planning self-imposed football sanctions

North Carolina not planning self-imposed football sanctions

University of North Carolina chancellor Holden Thorp says there are currently no plans for self-imposed sanctions on the school’s football program …

For Jimmie Johnson, Talladega may alter look of Cup’s Chase

For Jimmie Johnson, Talladega may alter look of Cup’s Chase

For Kevin Harvick, the unpredictable outcomes and fickle fortunes of Talladega Superspeedway aren’t a disconcerting proposition in the Chase …