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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:

FSU complies with sanctions

FSU to vacate 12 football wins

Bowden loses 12 victories; FSU loses national title in men's track as penalty for academic fraud scandal

FSU loses 12 football wins, '07 track title

He lost a ton of wins, she lost her job and Florida State loses face

MEMO TO NCAA: Vacation of wins

Bobby Bowden delivers sermon on faith, family

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FSU BASKETBALL:

Noles Down Wake Forest, 83-38

Chasity Clayton had 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 15 Florida State to an 83-38 rout of Wake Forest on Sunday.

FSU 'D' puts Wake to sleep

FSU women pound Wake Forest 83-38

FSU duo starting to get the 'point'

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

No. 18 Seminoles Win 5-2 Over No. 59 Furman

Florida State has won 20 consecutive matches over Furman after today's win.

No. 21 FSU Falls To No. 2 Northwestern 7-0

Seminoles now look to their first trip to the ITA Indoor Championships next weekend.

Negron Leads Women's Golf

Negron in tie for 12th place at Lady Puerto Rico Classic.

`Noles Impress At Nationals

Four divers reached the finals of the weeklong USA Diving Winter Nationals.

FSU wins, FAMU places third in Classic

On the final day of the 2010 FAMU Rattlers NCAA Bowling Classic, the Florida A&M University women's bowling team finished third, while cross-town rival Florida State won the event, on Sunday morning at Capital Lanes.

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Don't Jump on Buster Posey Train Yet

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC BASKETBALL:

Duke Most Consistent in Crazy ACC

Maryland Terrapins clobber North Carolina Tar Heels in College Park, 92-71

Maryland easily dispatched North Carolina on Sunday afternoon to remain near the top of the ACC standings.

Vasquez guides Terps' rout of Heels

Senior guard scores 26 points, dishes out 11 assists in 92-71 win

Quick take on Maryland's win

Hot Comcast crowd warms Williams' heart

Help me out here: Was there some kind of big snowstorm around these parts recently?

Maryland's rising; Carolina's falling (again)

Five rising: Maryland: The Terps are in second place in the ACC after winning at Florida St. 71-67 and then vaporizing North Carolina 92-71 Sunday.

Terps crush slumping Tar Heels

There are countless explanations for the North Carolina basketball team’s struggles over the last five weeks. Sunday, though, the Tar Heels offered no defense for their latest loss.

Terps add to Heels' woes

Maryland blows game open with 25-7 scoring run

Observations from the UNC-Maryland game

Credit junior guard Will Graves for the most direct answer possible on what it will take to get North Carolina out of its current hole: "Get some wins, point-blank and simple."

Scott stumbles on offense

After making his first five shots and notching 10 points in the first half, Mike Scott missed his final 10 shots and failed to score again the rest of the game.

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OTHER ACC NEWS:

Clemson golf team ripe with local talent

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Gators roster shakeups with new recruiting class

Former NFL front office scout talks to Gatorbait.net about Tampa Bay UF signees

Tim Tebow’s Super Bowl commercial

Tebow Super Bowl ad: Hard hit, soft sell

UK football: Joker looking ahead

Coach already looking ahead to '11 class

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Handicapping the race for the No. 1 seeds

Being the first team to finish the regular season undefeated since UNLV in 1991 doesn't really matter.

Expanding on NCAA debate

Northwestern 78, Indiana 61

IU trails early, loses 4th in a row

Hoosiers baffled by inconsistency

Don't mess with the madness

On America's day of football festivus — Super Bowl Sunday — we come to the floor to debate the obvious topic:

Bulls win streak ends at Notre Dame

USF's four-game winning streak ends as Dominique Jones misses a 3-pointer at the buzzer. and Notre Dame held on for a 65-62 win.

Syracuse runs win streak to 10

Kris Joseph hit two 3-pointers that sparked visiting Syracuse's decisive second-half run Sunday, and the third-ranked Orange kept the best start in school history going with a 71-54 victory over Cincinnati, its 10th in a row.

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

FBI investigated letters sent to Pistons' Daly

The FBI investigated a series of threatening letters sent to Detroit Pistons coach Chuck Daly at the height of his team's success during the 1989-90 "Bad Boys" championship era, newly released government records show.

Fins' McDaniel charged with domestic violence

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

New Orleans' weight of years of losing is lifted

Brees answers 'Who dat?' with MVP performance

Too bad Payton can't be MVP of Super Bowl

Saints cornerback Tracy Porter makes biggest play of Super Bowl XLIV

Saints' successful onside kick to open 2nd half reverses game's momentum

Good start, bad finish for Colts offense

Colts squander opportunities

Colts' glorious decade ends on bitter note as Brees, Porter lead Saints

Football gods gets their revenge

They had hoped to trade in the perfect season for the perfect ending, but in the end, the Indianapolis Colts were left with nothing.

Freeney plays with ankle injury, but defense struggles in 2nd half

Super Bowl was great - and so was the game

The Who brings Super Bowl crowd to its feet

British rock band The Who, the main attraction at the Super Bowl halftime show, brought its classic sound to Sun Life Stadium.

CBS didn't fumble with game likely to draw big audience

TV review: Super Bowl analysts' rough opening improves in second half

Super Bowl ads mostly took lighter tone than last year

Next stop for the Super Bowl, Arlington

Trade talk follows Dallas Mavericks to West Coast

Magic use 19-0 burst in 3rd to top Celtics 96-89

Dwight Howard, Vince Carter prove clutch as Orlando Magic stun Boston Celtics in 2nd half

Third-rate effort

The Celtics led at halftime, but were outscored 36-11 by the Magic in the third quarter as Orlando rolled to a victory over Kevin Garnett and the rest of the squad.

Wade reaches flash point

Frustrated with his team's recent funk, Dwyane Wade finally lashed out. `We need to look across from each other and blame ourselves,' he said.

Ten non-Americans to watch at Winter Olympics

IOC allows Aussie kangaroo flag to stay in village

February 7, 2010 9:12 AM

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FSU FOOTBALL:

A look at how FSU football's success impacts Leon County

++FSU offers Ft. Meade Standout

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FSU BASKETBALL:

Seminoles Down Miami 71-65

Sophomore Luke Loucks came off the bench to score a career-high 19 points to lead Florida State to a 71-65 win over Miami on Saturday night.

Seminoles swat away the 'Canes, 71-65

Luke Loucks' career night came at the absolute perfect time for the Florida State men's basketball team.

FSU defense responds in second half

There was no screaming, no emotional challenges.

Noles down the Canes by two field goals (Okay, so it was basketball)

FSU Pulls Away From Miami, 71-65

Unsung Loucks leads Florida State to key conference victory against Miami

Luke Loucks sparks Florida State to 71-65 win over Miami

Loucks career-high leads 'Noles over 'Canes

Miami Hurricanes fall to 2-7 in ACC with loss to Florida State

UM suffered its fourth consecutive loss in Tallahassee and its seventh loss in its past eight games against Florida State.

Recap: Florida State vs. Miami-Florida

Florida State 71, Miami 65: Quick postgame thought

FSU women staying focused on task at hand

When asked after Saturday's practice if the Florida State women's basketball team could see the light at the end of the regular-season tunnel, senior forward Jacinta Monroe had two answers:
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FSU BASEBALL:

Sherman Johnson feels like he belongs

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

No. 18 Seminoles Spear The Bulls 7-0

Florida State men's tennis dominated on the courts today to sweep South Florida.

FSU men's tennis stays hot, sweeps USF

Seminoles Finish 10th In Hawaii

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Washington Expects To Be With Jets For Long Time

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ACC BASKETBALL:

What’s left may not be good enough

It was another “not quite’’ game in what has become a “not quite’’ season for Al Skinner’s Boston College Eagles.

No. 10 Duke holds off Boston College 66-63

Clemson’s struggles in ACC play continue with loss to the Hokies

Virginia Tech beats Clemson with free throws

Malcolm Delaney tied the Virginia Tech single-game record for free throws by scoring 20 of his 30 points from the line and the Hokies used a huge advantage at the stripe to post a 70-59 victory over Clemson on Saturday.

Duke's Singler must trust his game

Changing positions has slowed Kyle Singler's progress at Duke, but he must stick to his game.

Tech nearly collapses vs. N.C. State

Hewitt's frustrations

After a close win to one of ACC's cellar teams, Jeff Schultz says Tech coach voices his angst.

Tech's double shot of Brian Oliver

Maryland Terrapins bring consistency into basketball game against North Carolina Tar Heels

The Terrapins are working to make their half-court offense a full-time advantage, as Maryland prepares to host a scuffling Tar Heels team.

Maryland urges fans not to drive to UNC game

Yow says weather conditions make travel to College Park unsafe

Yow considers student ticket offers for UNC

North Carolina at Maryland

Tar Heels finally make it to Comcast for practice

Snow doesn't deter Tar Heels

Ginyard's living nightmare

Scouting North Carolina

Capel's shot still a classic

For Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel, it doesn't seem as if 15 years have passed since his remarkable, buzzer-beating shot became one of the signature moments in the Duke-North Carolina rivalry.

Pack's upset bid misfires at buzzer

With Georgia Tech in full panic mode, all that was left for N.C. State was to make one, final shot that would produce an unlikely ACC basketball victory for the Wolfpack over the Yellow Jackets.

Observations

Three freshmen started for N.C. State against Georgia Tech. Forwards Richard Howell and Josh Davis made their first starts - Howell scoring two points and grabbing nine rebounds, Davis scoring four points and blocking two shots.

Wake Forest slides past Virginia in overtime

Delaney’s 30 points propel Tech past Clemson

Hokies have NCAA look

Deacons outlast Cavaliers

Ish Smith scored 15 points and dished out five assists to lead Wake Forest to a 64-61 overtime win over Virginia on Saturday.
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Michigan State elects not to alter current logo

Hagerty QB Jeff Driskel is the next big thing for college recruiters

Hagerty High QB Jeff Driskel has all the tools that will make him a coveted prospect in the 2011 class
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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Men's AP top 25 results for Saturday

How they fared: No. 7 Georgetown defeats No. 2 Villanova.

Sherron Collins, John Wall lead Cousy finalists

Grant questions Alabama's 'character' and 'will' after collapse at Ole Miss

Arizona Wildcats basketball to self-impose sanctions, according to report

Olson missteps cost UA a scholarship

Gators outmuscle bigger Bulldogs

Macklin, Parsons lead Florida past MSU, 69-62

Notebook: UF gets bench production

NORTH TEXAS 68, FIU MEN 66

FIU loses game but not losing coach Thomas
Isiah Thomas squelched rumors that he was under consideration to coach the Los Angeles Clippers. Meanwhile, FIU fell at home.

Georgia upsets No. 18 Vanderbilt

Pressured into early turnovers, Georgia settled down and rallied to beat No. 18 Vanderbilt 72-58 Saturday night.

LSU basketball no match for No. 4 Kentucky

Wayne Chism gets career-high 30 in win

Vols senior Wayne Chism outscored Devan Downey 30-26 and No. 14 Tennessee beat visiting South Carolina 79-53 on Saturday.

Slumping Horns drop fourth in six games

Texas, failed again by free-throw shooting, falls to Oklahoma, 80-71.

Baffled Bruins continue to get home-schooled

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OTHER BASEBALL:

UGA baseball star rewarded for sportsmanship on the field

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

Warren Sapp charged with domestic battery

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Colts' Manning has work to do to reach top of all-time QB list

Peyton Manning's moment

Freeney's status still uncertain

Super Bowl win would cap decade of excellence

Caldwell: 'You're hired to win Super Bowls'

Faith was rewarded for Brees, Saints

Some Saints recall Colts' blowout win in 2007 opener

Who's the best quarterback of all time?

One carries a team, one carries a city

Super Bowl plays that will last forever

Bucs could learn a lesson or two from Colts, Saints

Smith, Rice lead Hall class

Emmitt: 'I truly lived a dream'

Lack of effort sinking Mavericks lower

Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard keeps piling up technical fouls

Heat drops fifth straight

Luol Deng scored 25 points, Derrick Rose added 24 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Miami Heat 95-91 Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Failing marks on boards

The Celtics are 29th out of 30 teams in rebounding; six of their seven front-line players are averaging fewer rebounds than they did in 2008-09.

Steve Stricker's play has been strikingly good

Phil Mickelson's luck seems to have run out

Mickelson won the last two Northern Trust Open titles after getting advice from Hall of Fame golfer Amy Alcott, but he is tied for 19th after three rounds this year.

Kevin Harvick wins season-opening Budweiser Shootout

Danica finishes 6th in stock car debut

Mark Martin wins Daytona 500 pole; Dale Earnhardt Jr. will start on front row

NASCAR's new season: Five storylines

February 6, 2010 9:35 AM

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FSU FOOTBALL:

Fisher signs first class as FSU coach

Florida State Football Inks Top Talent; Fisher Establishes 2010 Class

Recruiting speed and size seems like best way to build dynasty

Who is FSU’s top recruit: Think local

Getting to know the mystery man in FSU's recruiting class, thanks to his head coach

FSU is reeling in 2011 prospects

Bowden to speak at local prayer breakfast

Bobby Bowden Speaks at Nike Coaches Clinic

Bowden Didn't Want Retirement, But He's Enjoying it

Florida State seeing a surge of interest in re-tooled football team

Bobby Bowden leaves, and Florida State's boosters increase by 90%.

++FSU Offers Georgia Standout Lineman

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FSU BASKETBALL:

Florida State Vs. Miami

Florida State, which has won three consecutive home games against Miami, plays host to the Hurricanes on Saturday February 6, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. at the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee.

No rest for the weary Seminoles

"I think (today's) game will be a character-check for us," FSU coach Leonard Hamilton said. "We'll find out if we have the type of character it takes to bounce back from a very disappointing loss."

Tale of two halves for Seminoles

Men's basketball: Seminoles vs. Miami Hurricanes

Florida State basketball preview capsule: vs. Miami

Fundraiser Held for Former FSU Basketball Player Aubrey Boyd

It may have been a bad call, but referee didn't cost FSU the game

Maryland 71, Florida State 67: Postgame thoughts

That "Deport Vasquez" sign

Clearwater's inside game trips up Lakewood in PCAC championship

In the third quarter, the Tornadoes started going to Okaro White (19 points) and John Hogan (16), who were each able to get prime post-up position for easy buckets down low.

SUEPER SUNDAY!

Florida State will look to extend its winning streak against Wake Forest on Sunday when the Seminoles and Demon Deacons meet at 2 p.m. in the Donald L. Tucker Center.
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FSU BASEBALL:

MRI is negative on FSU's Busch

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

`Noles Overpower Illini 4-3

The No. 21 Florida State women's tennis team opened its three-day road trip with a win over No. 32 Illinois, 4-3, to improve its record to 3-1.

No. 18 Florida State Welcomes A Pair Of Ranked Foes To Tallahassee

`Noles Keep Moving Forward

The second day of quarterfinal and semifinal action are complete at the USA Diving Winter Nationals and once again the Seminoles secured a place in the meet finals. Combined with yesterday's qualifiers, four Seminoles will compete in event finals this weekend.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

San Diego Charger Travis Johnson Faces Offseason Tragedy

Posey will get a long look this spring

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

More to Groh's 150K salary at Tech

Myrtle Beach QB picks Heels

Everett Golson, an All-State quarterback from Myrtle Beach (S.C.) High School who will be a senior next fall, committed to North Carolina on Friday in a news conference at the school.
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ACC BASKETBALL:

ACC: The Weekend Breakdown

ACC midseason report card

Defensive player of the year: Chris Singleton, Florida State.

ACC basketball notebook

ACC lacks a powerhouse team

Elmore, Dunn help lift BC's bench

Clemson Tigers take on snow, Virginia Tech

The Clemson University men's basketball team beat the snow by getting into Virginia a day early.

Tigers start key late-season stretch with Hokies

Clemson traveled to Blacksburg, Va., on Thursday night - a day earlier than scheduled - to avoid the blizzard that slammed into the mid-Atlantic on Friday.

Men's pregame: Clemson vs. Virginia Tech

Duke trio fights fatigue

For the second time in 13 days, an opposing coach was admittedly trying to wear out Duke's three best players Thursday night.

Hotter Hand: Junior guard no longer just a Duke defender

When Nolan Smith gets going, so do the Cameron Crazies. Duke students often chant "Nolan's rollin' " when Smith cranks ...

Jordan Williams builds on successful freshman campaign

Tar Heels have arrived in Maryland

North Carolina's charter flight landed at BWI Marshall Airport on Friday afternoon as the winter storm was intensifying. The Tar Heels headed immediately to Maryland's campus for a practice session that normally would have taken place in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Clock ticking on UNC

With 22 seconds left Thursday night and North Carolina trailing by four, junior Will Graves lofted a long-distance jumper that wove around, then wiggled out, of the rim.

UNC's alternate ending against Virginia Tech

A down year for N.C.

It's not just North Carolina and N.C. State who are struggling this season. Things are pretty bad throughout - throughout the state, that is.

N.C. State at Georgia Tech

Javier Gonzalez. N.C. State's junior point guard has been relegated to coming off the bench the past two games, for breaking an unspecified team rule.

Focus key for UVa players

UVa (14-6, 5-2) was thoroughly outplayed when the teams met two weeks ago in Winston-Salem, N.C. The game wasn’t nearly as competitive as the final score of 69-57 would indicate.

Blog: UVa-Wake Forest Game Is ON

UVa's Meynisse: A leader for the Cavs, a fan of the Saints

Hokies enjoy home cooking

Only Gary Williams could turn two-and-a-half viable ACC players, including one that can't shoot straight (Greivis Vasquez), into a 5-2 ACC start.

Deacs try to sweep Cavs

Gaudio admits mistake

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After weeks of furor, public will get to see Tebow ad

Tim Tebow tries to focus on new Gatorade product over Super Bowl anti-abortion ad

Commentary: Tim Tebow ducks Super Bowl limelight, suggesting he can learn a new game

Battling rumors and lies a big part of recruiting for Gators and Urban Meyer this year

Urban Meyer raves about UF defensive class, and a big piece of it -- Leon Orr

UGA hires new LB coach

Warren Belin comes over from Vanderbilt, where he was also the recruiting coordinator.

Thank goodness for A.J. Green and Orson Charles

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SEC basketball notebook

The undeserving Pac 10

Short streak has Hogs feeling good again

Here's one sign things are turning around at Arkansas: Coach John Pelphrey is suddenly concerned about complacency.

Butler can clinch share of Horizon

It is the tradition. The system. The players. The coaches. Butler's four-year dominance of Horizon League basketball is a combination of things

Gators' SEC games coming down to the wire

Men's hoops preview: UF vs. Mississippi St.

Gators showing confidence and maturity in late-game situations

Gators hoops building NCAA resume

Report: Clippers contact FIU coach Isiah Thomas

FIU men's basketball coach Isiah Thomas has been contacted by the Los Angeles Clippers to be their coach, general manager and president, according to a report by Fox Sports.

After Penn State’s Season of Firsts, Losses Come in Bunches

Penn State, which won the National Invitation Tournament last season, has started its Big Ten schedule with 10 consecutive losses.

Vols next hurdle for USC

After appearing down and out with no chance of advancing to the NCAA Tournament, the University of South Carolina men's basketball team has managed to put itself back into the conversation.

Downey has SEC coaches searching for answers

Devan Downey is on an incredible tear, scoring 30 or more points in five of seven SEC games entering tonight's game at Tennessee.

Men's pregame: USC vs. Tennessee

USF making strides in rugged Big East

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

USC recruit arrested on alcohol charge

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

The Colts defense has improved dramatically under Larry Coyer

Manning buys offense dinner

Respect for Manning is genuine

Brees, Manning arrive together after different starts

Wayne tweaks tender knee

Caldwell follows calm course charted by Dungy

Jim Caldwell and Tony Dungy have more in common that simply being men of faith and leaders of the Colts.

Brees’s Colleagues See an Amazing Athlete Within

Running back by committee seems to work well for Saints

10 ads to look for during the Super Bowl

For Super Bowl radio row, it's all-excess

The talking heads on radio and TV stations are congregated in the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center for their yearly gabfest for Super Bowl XLIV, and there is no telling what kinds of stories will be told.

Goodell hopes union is wrong about lockout chances

Goodell: 2012 Super Bowl up in air

Hall arrivals-to-be Emmitt Smith, Rice were in it for long haul

Former Miami Hurricanes lineman Cortez Kennedy up for induction into Hall of Fame

ESPN fires Michael Irvin, but not over rape allegations

Ratings, not a rape allegation are to blame for the dismissal of Michael Irvin (left) from ESPN-FM 103.3, according to station manager Pete Dits. Regardless, Irvin is suing the woman who is suing him, claiming his reputation has been tarnished.

Dirk doesn't start, Mavericks can't finish in loss to Wolves

Nowitzki cites accountability after loss

Nowitzki's at fault, but it's a rare slip-up

Butler's last-second jumper caps Wizards' comeback

21-point Magic lead disappears in loss
Caron Butler hit a shot with 0.5 seconds remaining to lead the Washington Wizards past the Orlando Magic on Friday night.

Slump tests team's mettle

A four-game losing streak is weighing on the struggling Miami Heat, and coach Erik Spoelstra said, 'We have to gather ourselves.'

Celtics survive scare

Ray Allen scored a game-high 26 as the Celtics pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat New Jersey on Friday.

Rookie Hansbrough's health problem worsens

Indiana Pacers rookie forward Tyler Hansbrough has gone from doing some on-court work to not being able to do anything at all.

Vinik agrees to buy Lightning

The Lightning is on its way to having new ownership as Boston hedge fund manager Jeff Vinik today secured a purchase agreement to buy the team, the St. Pete Times Forum lease and 5-1/2 acres around the building.

New Lightning owner knows risk, likes privacy

Hockey is Vinik's passion

Lightning owners through the years

In sale of the Bolts, unknown beats known

The best thing about the next owner Lightning might be that there is only one of him

Stricker Gets Out of Rain With a 65

Report: Woods leaves sex rehab clinic

Pole position unimportant

Expect wild night in Shootout

Patrick ready for stock car debut

2010 Winter Olympics daily schedule

Shani Davis, on Edge

He won’t train with his teammates. He cultivates slights more than his public image. He doesn’t care about money. And that may be why Shani Davis is the best speed skater in the world.

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FSU FOOTBALL:

2010 Football Schedule

Florida State will kickoff the 2010 football season under first-year coach Jimbo Fisher against Samford on September 4; the first of seven home games on the Seminoles' ambitious schedule.

Seminoles to play tough non-conference schedule in 2010

The Seminoles will face Oklahoma, Brigham Young and Florida.

Miami, Florida State face tough first months of 2010 season

Florida State schedule in Jimbo Fisher's first year is "tough''

Florida State takes the most momentum into 2010

Florida State seeing a surge of interest in re-tooled football team

Fisher, Florida St. make big impact

Fisher believes in the player, not the position

FSU football Head Coach Fisher gets defensive help on National Football Signing Day

Recruiting rewind: Florida State

Should Florida State be thankful it missed out on Demar Dorsey?

Bobby Bowden honored at Bradenton benefit breakfast

Florida State receiver Cameron Wade accepts plea deal to all but resolve legal issue

Former Florida State, Jefferson High standout Daron Rose to play for Terry Bowden

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FSU BASKETBALL:

Noles Fall to Terps, 71-67

Greivis Vasquez scored 23 points as Maryland overcame a late rally to beat Florida State 71-67 on Thursday night.

Terrapins charge past Seminoles

Kitchen heats up with 29 points for 'Noles

Vasquez leads Maryland to narrow victory at Florida State

Free throws sink Noles when seconds count

Seminoles fall shy against Terps

A tying basket in the final minute is waved off as FSU loses for only the second time at home.

FSU Can’t Overtake Maryland

Maryland Grabs Close ACC Road Win Over Florida State, 71-67

Terps hang tough vs. Seminoles

Maryland grinds out win at Florida State

Terps top Seminoles

Maryland dictates pace against Florida State on Thursday and emerges with a season-sweep of the Seminoles to remain near the top of the ACC standings.

Vasquez, Maryland hold off Florida State 71-67

Maryland dictates pace to upend Florida State, 71-67

There's the road win the Terps wanted

Live from press row: Maryland at Florida State

Terps steal on at FSU

Paralyzed former basketball star Aubry Boyd gets help from Florida State Seminoles

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

Three Seminoles Reach Finals

The Florida State diving team continued their success at the USA Diving Winter Nationals today. The Seminoles punched three tickets to the finals in today's two events.

Seminoles In 12th Place

Sophomore Brooks Koepka shot a one over par 73 and is in a tie for 12th place in the individual standings and the No. 4 ranked Seminole men's golf team is in a tie for 12th place after the first round of the 20th Annual Mauna Lani Invitational at the Mauna Lani North Course.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Derrick Brooks talks about his future

Derrick Brooks speaks candidly on Bucs' lack of "commitment"

Leon Washington thinks he will be back with the Jets

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OTHER FSU NEWS:

Richard Baker, 88, made mark at FSU

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ACC FOOTBALL:

ACC releases its football schedule for the 2010 season

Eagles, Syracuse renew rivalry

Breaking Down the 2010 Football Schedule and the Big Finish

Boston College 2010 football schedule

Tough road ahead for Clemson

A day after raving about his signing class, Dabo Swinney was not as enthusiastic about Clemson's 2010 schedule, which was released Thursday.

Marshall next stop for Korn

Willy Korn to transfer to Marshall

Clemson fans face slight ticket hike

Tech's Jean-Mary headed to Louisville

Georgia Tech linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary has accepted a position at Louisville.

Ga. State receives permission to talk to two Tech football players

Georgia State has received permission from Georgia Tech to speak to football players Joseph Gilbert and Clyde Yandell about possibly transferring.

Terps to open football season against Navy on Labor Day

Miami Hurricanes 2010 football schedule released

'Canes to close ACC schedule with rivals

Report: UM assistant Tommie Robinson headed to NFL

Hurricanes let a prime opportunity slip away

After the best season under coach Randy Shannon, the Miami Hurricanes came up short in recruiting behind Florida and Florida State

Alabama, LSU crack ACC football schedule

UVa unveils 2010 football schedule

Cavs will open football season against Richmond, then go to USC

Wake Forest gets 6 home games, sttarts ACC play in Week 2; travels to Stanford and Vanderbilt

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ACC BASKETBALL:

Duke remains a special guest

Duke visits Conte Forum tomorrow afternoon. The place will be sold out (legitimately) and the crowd will be into the game simply because it’s Coach K and the Blue Devils. A special aura is created when Duke comes to town. North Carolina is the only other team in the Atlantic Coast Conference that produces such an environment.

Duke's Singler sinks Yellow Jackets

Duke junior forward Kyle Singler hit eight 3-pointers in 10th-ranked Duke's 86-67 defeat of No. 21 Georgia Tech on Thursday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Swords, Eagles upset Blue Devils

Another big upset for Scott Brown’s family. Just a few hours after her father was sworn in as the newest member of the US Senate, Ayla Brown helped Boston College knock off sixth-ranked Duke, 61-57, last night at Conte Forum.

Tech pounded by Duke

The Jackets ran into a road block against Blue Devils in Durham. N.C., falling by 19 points.

Applying Paul Johnson Logic to GT Basketball

Tar Heels fall to Hokies

There was little question of North Carolina's much-ballyhooed effort on Thursday night, not with the way it kept trying to come back. Yet after losing to Virginia Tech 74-70 at Cassell Coliseum, the Tar Heels find themselves in a bigger hole than ever: 2-5 in ACC play.

Heels brace for storm, change travel plans for Sunday's game

Officials with the North Carolina men's basketball team said Thursday that they plan to charter a plane to the Baltimore area today in an effort to beat the snowstorm expected to blanket the area this weekend.

Swords, Eagles hand Devils first ACC loss

Carolyn Swords had 14 points and nine rebounds, going 8-for-8 from the line in the final five minutes to lead Boston College to a 61-57 victory over No. 6 Duke on Thursday night.

Baker glad to be back contributing for UVa

Hokies add to Heels' misery

Tech snaps a five-game losing skid against floundering UNC.
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Many top-ranked signing classes fail in BCS chase

D coordinator exits Gators early

Edwards leaves Gators for Bills

Tim Tebow wouldn’t win a Theismann trophy

Doubters dismiss Tim Tebow's NFL chances too early

Florida might have dodged PR headache with Demar Dorsey

Ex-Vols QB Martin says he'll coach UK receivers

LSU class fills needs

En route to a consensus top-three signing class last year, LSU landed four Rivals.com five stars and 11 more prospects who garnered four stars.

Derek Dooley's demeanor impresses

UT Coach Derek Dooley's appearance in Nashville — equal parts pep rally and photo op — was a far cry from his predecessor's.

Tommy Tuberville is energized by new coaching job at Texas Tech

Trojans get their first commitment ... for 2015

Report: Lane Kiffin gets commitment from 7th-grade QB
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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Expanded field still just talk for NCAA

NCAA officials have met with conference commissioners, university presidents and athletics directors to discuss the possibility of expanding the men's basketball tournament. So far, it's slow going. "It's just a series of ongoing dialogues with interested...

No. 23 Butler 63, Detroit 58

Bulldogs show poise to win 11th straight, remain perfect in league

Gators hold off Tide

Walker's jumper lifts Gators past Tide

Georgia tames LSU in overtime

No. 17 Gonzaga beats Portland 76-49

IU's inspired effort not enough to slash Purdue's composure

LSU still winless in SEC

Forty-nine weeks and a lot of basketball games ago, Tasmin Mitchell got the same situation that he and the struggling LSU basketball team stormed into Thursday against 14th-ranked Tennessee at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Sidney faces unethical conduct charge

The long, winding road that is Mississippi State basketball player Renardo Sidney's quest for eligibility appears to have more mileage in it.

No. 8 Purdue 78, Indiana 75

Ending drought at IU proves no stroll in hall

Vitale: 'It's a statement victory'

ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale offers up his thoughts on USF's basketball program following the Bulls' 72-64 upset on the road against No. 7 Georgetown on Wednesday.

Are Bulls for real? Ask Hoyas after USF's upset win

What they're saying about the Bulls' historic win

USF's Jones in Player of Year conversation?

No. 14 Vols keep LSU winless in SEC

Wayne Chism led Tennessee with 20 points and seven rebounds as No. 14 Tennessee won 59-54 at LSU on Thursday night.

Bruins have a share of the Pac-10 lead

Trojans get a 25-0 run and survive last shot

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Super Bowl runneth over with coverage

New Orleans almost lost Saints too during stormy 2005

Saints' Drew Brees is a community treasure

Drew Brees overlooked? That's not new

Brees is a field leader and their cheerleader

Reggie Bush a celebrity for Super Bowl Week

After being asked about the game again, and his running style again, and football again and again, Reggie Bush was asked about an internet photo Thursday and was in his element.

Payton: Let them 'play'

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton said he wants Super Bowl XLIV officiated the way pro football is supposed to be called.

Saints coach a long way from being a scab player

Years before Sean Payton became a Super Bowl coach, he was a quarterback for the Chicago Bears.

Rerouted to a life much less ordinary

Dallas Clark is an unexpected star in the middle of an unlikely success story. He is one of the new hybrid tight ends, a versatile athlete who leaves defensive coordinators muttering to themselves as they try to figure out how to stop him

Caldwell follows calm course charted by Dungy

Jim Caldwell and Tony Dungy have more in common that simply being men of faith and leaders of the Colts.

The Who offer a glimpse of the lighter side of the Super Bowl

Corporate cutbacks? Not on the Super Bowl party circuit

A gem like NFL has its flaws

Criticizing the NFL is like looking for imperfections in the Eiffel Tower, flaws in Grace Kelly's face or weakness in Superman.

Tampa preparing bid to host Super Bowl in 2014

Bucs: New assistant Van Pelt gets down to business

Why ex-Cowboy Emmitt Smith is a rare Hall of Famer

Bottom line - Mavericks are closer to the top in West

Brandon Bass' agent will push for trade if playing time doesn't increase

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Orlando Magic notebook: Jameer Nelson and Mickael Pietrus might play after practicing Thursday

CAVALIERS 102, HEAT 86

Heat's misery continues
LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 36 points and outshined fellow star Dwyane Wade as the Heat dropped its fourth straight game to fall two games below .500.

Shooting for return

The 4-44 New Jersey Nets are in town to face the Celtics tonight. If you have any sense of history, this is a game you don't want to miss.

Farewell, Coach Mike Dunleavy

Mike Dunleavy, who has resigned as coach of the Clippers but will remain in his role as general manager, has one year left on his contract at $5.4 million.

Dustin Johnson leads at Riviera as Mickelson struggles to a 72

Keselowski ready to be resident NASCAR villain

Brad Keselowski has barely begun his Sprint Cup career, but his brashness is already making waves

Jeff Gordon has time for another NASCAR championship

2010 Winter Olympics daily schedule

Let the Lindsey hype begin: Vonn is Sports Illustrated cover girl

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FSU FOOTBALL:

'Noles Earn A (Top) 10 Class!

Florida State football coach Jimbo Fisher's first signing class will be one to remember.

Florida State 2010 recruiting class

Florida State signing day unfolds

FSU wraps up ACC's best class

Fisher fulfills need for speed at wide receiver

Jimbo: "Our staff did a good job of working hard and keeping this class together."

Fisher Goes For Defensive Help In First Class

Florida State fills holes in unsteady defense

Jimbo Fisher’s first class is heavy on linebackers and defensive backs.

Size matters for FSU defense

'Noles sign several stars late

FSU wins several huge last-minute battles for players on Wednesday.

FSU attracts five-star talent

Joyner, Luc help 'Noles make big national splash

Winter Park linebacker Christian Jones signs with FSU football

Lake Howell's Christian Jones hears the call: It's FSU

FSU-bound Christian Jones won't forget life lessons from friend

En Fuego: Christian Jones' colors run garnet and gold

FSU gets Jones video announcement

Christian Jones game film

Several football stars, including Tampa Catholic's Christian Green, sign with Florida State Seminoles late

Tampa Catholic’s Christian Green picks Florida State

FSU has to sweat out some signings; St. Thomas Aquinas corner Lamarcus Joyner joins 'Noles

More on Florida State signee Lamarcus Joyner

FSU lands Werner

Signing day pickup: Bjoern Werner to Florida State

FSU: Lakeland's Haggins, Kathleen's Abram Sign With Seminoles

Paladins' Foose makes a late change

Dan Foose endured through "crazy" recruitment

After morning waffling, Lowndes LB Telvin Smith inks with FSU

LB Telvin Smith sticks with FSU, Dogs jilted again

“I feel like Florida State is about to take off."

Dorsey's decision a surprise

More on Florida State signee Holmes Onwukaife

More on Florida State signee Darious Cummings

VIDEO: Florida State lands DE Cummings

More on Florida State signee Nigel Terrell

More on Florida State signee Bjoern Werner

More on Florida State signee Damien Jacobs

More on Florida State signee Mike Harris

Dr. Phillips' Kenny Shaw signs with FSU, his top choice all along

Fellow Panthers Charles Favors, Marquis Hood and Marvin Ford all sign with Colorado State

More on Allen Sampson’s Hawaii pledge

Kicker from Georgia comes to UK with high-flying credentials

LSU expected to sign another strong class

On Nov. 13, when Trovon Reed announced his college commitment, members of his extended family appeared in the Thibodaux High gym wearing navy and orange.

Rebels waiting on two recruits

Class drawing experts' praise

The group of signees Mississippi State is expected to sign today, on the first day prospects can sign binding letters of intent, has met with some solid, if not spectacular, reviews from a pair of recruiting analysts.

Three-star recruit from Tampa, Jeremy Deering chooses Rutgers over Florida State

Stars aligning for Gamecocks

Marcus Lattimore picks South Carolina over Auburn

All quiet on Signing Day Eve for Bulls

Bulls 'definitely' in hunt for Georgia LB Taylor

Recruiting class could set tone for Holtz

Skip Holtz will receive his first grade as head Bull for USF's 2010 recruiting class on National Signing Day.

USF football puts 13 on Big East academic team

UT 's sales pitch comes to an end

Justin Hunter, a nationally ranked receiver, said that UT's coaching upheaval confused him at first but now he wants to be a Vol.

2010 Tennessee football commitments

UCF Athletic Director Keith Tribble: Knights closer to new shoe deal, will be ready for potential BCS expansion

Vanderbilt's best class in Johnson era expected

National Signing Day couldn’t get here fast enough for the Vanderbilt football program.

2010 Vanderbilt football commitments

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Not everyone agrees with Billy Donovan on 96-team NCAA field — but coaches probably do

SEC East blog: South Carolina no one-trick pony

SEC West blog: Tough stretch ahead for MSU

Billy Donovan expects Gators to rebound quickly

Hoosiers, Boilers know this one is big

Wall has fun, puts recent struggles behind him

Ole Miss hoped to confuse and frustrate Kentucky on Tuesday night. The smile on John Wall's face in the post-game interview session proved the futility of that plan.

Macklin major cog in LSU’s golden age

Pete Maravich may have been the reason why the LSU Assembly Center, as it was originally named, was built. But if there is one player who might get the most credit for filling the “House that Pete Built” with fans, it was Durand “Rudy” Macklin.

Wildcats too much for awed Rebs

Stansbury asks Bost for poise

USF at No. 7 Georgetown, 7 tonight, BHSN, 1250-AM

Embracing all challenges
Bulls standout Dominique Jones doesn't mind being tested. That's what keeps him motivated.

No. 3 Syracuse humbles Providence 85-68

Standout reserve Kris Joseph had a career-high 23 points, Arinze Onuaku added a season-high 20

Vandy ready to get back to winning

Villanova holds off Seton Hall

Villanova trailed Seton Hall on three occasions in the second half and was tied with less than 10 minutes to play. But the Wildcats eventually took off on an 11-0 run to open up daylight on the way to an 81-71 win. Villanova knows this is what they have to expect from now on.

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Media day has it all, even bad pick-up lines

Manning the biggest star by far on Media Day

Peyton Manning and Jeff Saturday, the 'old married couple' of the NFL

New Orleans Saints defensive boss doesn't back off comments about hitting Peyton Manning hard and often

Freeney plays coy about ankle

Subtle nuances differentiate Tony Dungy, Jim Caldwell

Commentary: A more subdued (really) Jeremy Shockey sees Saints' gig as a career renewal

Saints' Mark Brunell had a Super backup plan

Ex-Jaguars QB won't quibble about his quest for a ring as second string

Joey Porter: 'I felt like an 'outcast'

Jets fine Rex Ryan $50,000 for obscene gesture

Disappearing Dirk Nowitzki is bad Mavericks

Best time to move Howard might be later

Magic's Carter bounces back

Orlando guard Vince Carter, right, drives against Milwaukee center Andrew Bogut during Tuesday's game. Carter had 17 points and 10 rebounds in the Magic's win. AP
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Vince Carter turned in his best performance in more than a month to lead the Orlando Magic past the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.

Make it or break it: Key stretch is coming up

The slumping Heat plays eight of its next nine games on the road, including seven against teams that are firmly in the playoff picture.

Pierce has a mid-foot strain

Paul Pierce is day-to-day. Danny Ainge didn't rule out Pierce playing Wednesday against Miami.

Niittymaki still perfect

against Thrashers
The goaltender earned a 2-1 victory Tuesday night to run his improbable record against the Thrashers to 16-0-0.

McCarron offers apology; tour mulls options

Danica Patrick's stock car debut: Is it stunt or growth?

Opinions are plentiful as IndyCar star prepares for Saturday's race at Daytona

Jose Canseco calls out Herschel Walker

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Coach Fisher will introduce his staff and discuss the 2010 signing class.

This event will be broadcasted LIVE to us here in Tampa Bay !

Please join us on Wednesday, February 3rd, for the Tampa Bay FSU Football Recruiting War Party!

This is a FREE event and is sponsored by SunTrust and Seminole Boosters, Inc. It will be held at The Venue ( 2675 Ulmerton Road / Clearwater , FL 33762 / www.thevenueclub.com). Check-in will start at 5:30PM. The live broadcast will last from 7:00PM to 8:30PM during which you will hear about the next generation of Seminoles directly from their position coaches. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served, and there will be a full liquor cash bar on hand as well.

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National signing day for college football recruiting is February 3rd and Jimbo Fisher and his coaches have worked hard to sign a top-ten recruiting class. We would like to ask you to help us build the momentum by inviting a Seminole friend to watch Florida State’s Football Recruiting "War Party" on Seminoles.com this coming Wednesday night, Feb. 3 at 7 PM EST.

Revival Signs!

In celebration of the anticipated arrival of a top 10 class, Florida State athletics in conjunction with Seminole Boosters Inc. and ISP Sports, is staging the second Signing Day Spectacular for fans, Wednesday at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum from 6-8:30 p.m.

Seminoles enter recruting crunch time

FSU starting to get on a roll?

Florida State invites you to hop on the football bandwagon

Pinellas Noles:
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WHEN: Wednesday, February 3rd, check-in begins at 5:30pm, program 7:00-8:30
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ESPN recruiting expert Tom Luginbill talks Florida State recruiting

Valdosta LB Telvin Smith IS a Nole

Telvin Smith sticks with Florida State

Christian Green to Florida State, Chaz Green to Florida -- so say the analysts

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FSU BASKETBALL:

FSU Takes Down UNC

Jacinta Monroe scored 16 points and No. 15 Florida State held on to beat No. 9 North Carolina 83-73 on Monday night after nearly blowing a 19-point lead.

FSU women able to hold off No. 9 Tar Heels, 83-73

Monroe helps FSU down UNC in Chapel Hill

Heels rally falls short against Seminoles

A week after rallying from 11 points down against N.C. State, the North Carolina women’s basketball team faced an even more daunting 19-point deficit against Florida State on Monday.

Chris Singleton Feature

Florida State freshman guard Michael Snaer coming on

Norcross' DeMercy leaves FSU basketball team

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FSU BASEBALL:

Jacobbi McDaniel to stick with football, for now, while Taiwan Easterling remains on the baseball team

Easterling gets back in the groove on diamond

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

Florida State Competes At USA Diving Winter Nationals

Seminoles start strong on the first preliminary day of the one-week event.

FSU divers off to fast start at meet

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OTHER FSU NEWS:

Eric Barron's First Day As FSU's President

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

Analysts look at Terps' 2010 class

Smith, Wujciak honored at Terps' awards banquet

Can Randy Shannon close the deal on prized recruits? Stay tuned

Miramar receiver Ivan McCartney torn between UM, UF, West Virginia

Exclusive Q&A with former NFL, UM star QB Bernie Kosar

Cavs hire tight ends coach

Cavs add Wachenheim to staff

Cavaliers gain 16th commitment

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ACC BASKETBALL:

Strange Days In The ACC

ACC notes: Devils flirt with underachieving

Tech has ACC hoops title in its sights

Reggie Johnson gives plenty to Univeristy of Miami mens' basketball team in reserve role

At Wit's End: UNC's Williams says he's trying everything he can think of to snap Heels out of slump

Roy Williams on North Carolina Tar Heels' fall: "How can it be any worse?"

These Heels are far from peak vintage

What's wrong with the Heels?

Auriemma sells ties to benefit Kay Yow fund

UVa flying high after win

Virginia’s 75-60 win over the Tar Heels was easily the biggest, and most impressive, of the Tony Bennett era, regardless of the state of UNC basketball.

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With National Signing Day 2 days away, who gets the Gators’ final spots?

Decision Day for Lattimore: Auburn or USC?

It's down to the wire for Florida and Texas in battle for No. 1 recruiting class

Making the grades to fulfill a dream=

Homestead football star Darrin Kitchens, down to choosing between UF and Texas Tech, has overcome tragedy while maintaining good grades and pursuing his college ambitions.

Pouncey preparing for NFL draft

Sharrif Floyd clears up Urban Meyer "dream from God" story

Bulldogs begin workouts

Georgia players returned to experience mat drills, a set of legendary off-season endurance workouts.

Report: Plant WR Allen Sampson commits to Hawaii

Signing day no cause for parade in Indiana

Eric Dungy confirms commitment to Oregon

USC lands two more football recruits

Cann convinced USC can contend for title

Juco lineman Green not part of USF's plans

QB Daniels undergoes surgery on left shoulder

USF starting quarterback B.J. Daniels is expected to be sidelined four to six weeks and will be limited in spring practice after undergoing surgery on his left (non-throwing) shoulder on Friday.

Signing Day Primer: Longhorns set up to contend for years

Where Texas, other Big 12 schools rank nationally in recruiting

Coaching carousel leaves some area recruits feeling dizzy

Baylor preview

Texas A&M preview

TCU signing day preview: Horned Frogs a factor in national recruiting game

TCU preview

Texas Tech preview

SMU preview

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

NCAA mulls expanding NCAA tournament to 96 teams

Big BracketBuster: Butler to host Siena

Key week for UF basketball after loss

Wall says things 'OK' with Calipari

Star Kentucky freshman John Wall says his comments after Saturday's win against Vanderbilt that he "wasn't having fun" were simply a sign of frustration.

Vols’ Pearl calls USC's Downey ‘amazing’

Coaches feeling defenseless vs. Downey

USF's Jones, Lawson sweep Big East honors

USC fires student manager after his technical foul for ref abuse

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Colts prepare for the worst regarding Freeney

Freeney's value can't be overstated

Perseverance: Colts' DeVan has gone from substitute teacher to starter in Super Bowl

New Orleans Saints shouldn't bank on rattling Peyton Manning

Saints were NFL's ugly ducklings

Rogers helped the Aints become the Saints

Interactive: Lineups, statistics, video analysis

CBS sells out last Super Bowl ads

Porter wants a change

Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter confirmed today that he no longer wants to be a part of the organization in his current role, and he has no intention of playing for the team if they plan to continue rotating him as a role player rather than a starter at weakside linebacker.

Bucs appear to have hired QB coach

The Bucs appear to have hired former Buffalo Bills quarterback and offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt as their quarterbacks coach.

Then there were 4: Jaguars in not so Super company

With New Orleans in the Super Bowl, only four teams have never made the game.

Dirk Nowitzki: 'You got to be worried' after latest Mavericks loss

Orlando Magic still believe in Vince Carter

The Orlando Magic said they have no plans to bench Vince Carter a day after the eight-time all-star's mystifying slump apparently hit rock...

Heat lose to Bucks for second time in three days

The Bucks easily got their second win in a row over the Heat and moved within two games of Miami for the final playoff spot in the East.

C's win with fireworks in 4th

Tony Allen and the Celtics put the clamps on defensively, limiting Washington to 2-for-18 shooting in the fourth quarter en route to a victory Monday night.

Pierce will have x-rays on left foot

Hornets lose Paul to left knee injury

Former Wake Forest point guard Chris Paul will be out of the New Orleans Hornets' lineup indefinitely with a left knee injury that likely will require surgery.

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Coach Fisher will introduce his staff and discuss the 2010 signing class.

This event will be broadcasted LIVE to us here in Tampa Bay !

Please join us on Wednesday, February 3rd, for the Tampa Bay FSU Football Recruiting War Party!

You are more than encouraged to bring any guests!

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FSU FOOTBALL:

Christian Green’s FSU visit goes “very well”

Father says Christian Green's trip to Florida State "answered questions"

Florida State recruit Joyner eager to escape

So you wanna know more about Lamarcus Joyner?

Embracing the vision, warm weather and other hot buttons for FSU's most wanted

++Shaw back from FSU official

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FSU BASKETBALL:

Jordan DeMercy leaves FSU men's basketball team

FLORIDA STATE’S JORDAN DEMERCY DECIDES TO LEAVE MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM

Florida State men's basketball player Jordan DeMercy inexplicably leaves team, school

Florida State junior forward Jordan DeMercy has left the team

DeMercy leaving has this beat writer grieving

Seminoles Look For Split

Florida State will look to get back on the winning track Monday night when it takes on No. 12/13 North Carolina at 7 p.m. in Carmichael Arena.

'Noles look for rebound at UNC

The Florida State women's basketball team can only hope its important two-game road trip ends better than it started.

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Skyforce win

Alexander Johnson had a double-double with 23 points with 11 rebounds

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Blue Devils stocking up for future

Allen, Ford, Garcia already in school, will participate in Deacs' spring practice

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ACC BASKETBALL:

Rakim Sanders struggles for a rebound

Rakim Sanders always has been able to rely on his athleticism. The 6-foot-5, 228-pound Boston College junior arrived...

Grant puts big knot on Terps

Jerai Grant picked a good day to have the best game of his career.

Booker rescues Tigers in time

Trevor Booker shook off missing his first 12 shots to score nine of his 10 points down the stretch as Clemson broke a three-game losing streak with a 62-53 ACC basketball victory over Maryland on Sunday night.

Booker lifts Clemson over Maryland 62-53

Almost every day, Clemson practices what it calls its "6-minute game" to heighten awareness, intensity and execution at the end of contests.

Clemson stops Terps' winning streak, 62-53

It was a game of tipped passes and blocked shots and hard fouls and air balls and - most of all - turnovers.

Maryland Terrapins fall to Clemson Tigers, 62-53

Maryland's once-hot hand goes cold as the Terps shoot 34.6 percent and pile up a season-high 26 turnovers in 62-53 loss to Clemson.

Tracking the Terps: Maryland-Clemson notes

Canes end 4-game skid

Led by James Dews' 21 points, the Hurricanes ended a four-game losing streak -- all in ACC play -- after shooting a season-high 63 percent from the field in a victory against Virginia Tech.

Strong start leads Hurricanes past Virginia Tech

The Miami Hurricanes had yet to play a complete game in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Heels stumble again

Through six ACC games, North Carolina has been inconsistent when it comes to shooting, aggressiveness, turnovers and effort.

Total Disarray: Cavaliers rip Heels 75-60; Williams accepts blame

Virginia tore into North Carolina immediately after halftime last night, seized control and never let up.

Cavaliers shut down Heels

Sylven Landesberg scored 29 points and Virginia ran off 18 unanswered points early in the second half to beat struggling North Carolina 75-60 on Sunday night.

Cavs top Tar Heels

Virginia wins at the Dean Smith Center for just the third time since it opened in 1987.

Urgency comes late for Hokies

Tech's defense allows Miami to shoot 70 percent from the field and score 47 points in the first half.

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ACC BASEBALL:

Clemson picked second in ACC Atlantic

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Recruiting series: Division-I dreams don't always pan out

Gators focusing on defensive line

UF's recruiting class is expected to be stellar at defensive line, which would fill a need that was exposed in the SEC title game.

Recruiting: QB Gunsby officially commits to USF

Bulls pick up commitment from Georgia safety

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Arkansas' encore stuns Ole Miss

3 Butler post players foul out

Tennessee Volunteers continue hoops mastery of Florida Gators

UF runs out of time vs. Vols

Scotty Hopson's jump shot late in the game Sunday lifted No. 14 Tennessee over Florida, 61-60.

Final heave goes against Gators

The Vols hit a winner over Chandler Parsons and a last-gasp effort falls away to end Florida's SEC win streak.

No miracle from Parsons this time

Kansas set to reclaim No. 1

Getting harder to be humble

Dominique Jones scored 37 points and the Bulls extended its school-best Big East winning streak to three straight games with a 70-61 upset of sputtering No. 17 Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Time for Texas men to step up

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Freeney's health becomes an issue

This time, it truly feels Super

Two years ago, the Saints' Jeremy Shockey sat in a luxury suite and watched his Giants teammates win a Super Bowl. Bruised knee or not, he's not planning on missing a second opportunity.

6 Colts make decade team

Dallas Mavericks need to rediscover defensive presence

Palace doesn't haunt Magic this time as Orlando tops lowly Detroit

All fouled up

The Celtics went 4 for 15 in the fourth quarter and turned the ball over five times, giving Kobe Bryant the chance to nail a fallaway jumper with 7.3 seconds left to win game.

Celtics couldn't close out Lakers

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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:

Seminole recruit Joyner makes no excuses

Football awards handed out at banquet

Easterling, McDaniel putting in double shift

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FSU BASKETBALL:

Noles Down Boston College

Derwin Kitchen hit Florida State's only 3-pointer of the game in the closing minute and Solomon Alabi scored 16 points and had six rebounds, lifting the Seminoles to a scrappy 61-57 win over Boston College on Saturday.

FSU responds from poor start to beat Boston College

Kitchen cooks up first 3-pointer at right time

A Kitchen clutch 3

The shot ends a long-range drought as the 'Noles get a big road win against Boston College.

A Very Opportune Time To Hit A Three Pointer

Derwin Kitchen helps FSU sink Boston College

Florida State's only 3-pointer and two late free throws lift Seminoles.

A first-ever FSU win on B.C.'s home court

Florida State's Derwin Kitchen sinks Boston College

Second-half rally helps Seminoles garner second conference road win

Kitchen, Alabi propel Seminoles past Eagles

FSU holds off Boston College for crucial ACC win

FSU wins on the road, improves to 4-3 in ACC

BC can’t hold off Florida State

The elements were in place. A near-sellout Conte Forum crowd of 8,188 was creating enough noise, making the place actually feel like a home court. The defensive stops were being made, which neutralized the huge rebounding disadvantage (39-22). And the tempo was just as Boston College coach Al Skinner wanted.

BC lets another slip away

Seminoles pass by in final minutes

Eagles stall close to end

Florida State’s only 3-point basket, a pair of costly turnovers and two untimely...
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

Noles Perform Well At UK

Brandon Byram turned in one of the best performances of the season on Saturday at the Rod McCravy Memorial Meet hosted by the University of Kentucky as he earned an NCAA provisional time in the 200m with a time of 21.03.

FSU Posts 4-2 Victory

The No. 25 Florida State women's tennis team earned its first dual-match victory Saturday, January 30, over ACC rival No. 26 Virginia in the first round of the ITA Kick-off Weekend.

FSU Wins 4-2

The No. 13 Seminoles came back strong on Saturday, a day after falling to No. 32 Wisconsin, by winning 4-2 over No. 29 LSU in the final match in Tallahassee for the ITA Kick-off Weekend. Senior Jean-Yves Aubone fought hard to clinch the victory for Florida State.

FSU men's tennis rebounds to beat LSU

The No. 13 Florida State men's tennis team responded well a day after falling to Wisconsin. The Seminoles notched a 4-2 victory over LSU in the final match in Tallahassee for the ITA Kick-off Weekend.

Men's Tennis Narrowly Misses Upset of FSU

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Ex-FSU safety Rolle good in 1st week back

FSU's Rolle solid

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OTHER FSU NEWS:

FSU law school student Noel Davies is world-class pianist

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

Landing stellar recruit could produce class act

The Hurricanes are a few undecided recruits away from having one of the best classes in the country, according to analysts.

Canes LB recruit impressive in All-Star game

Gibbs DE Tim Jackson picks North Carolina

UNC adds depth on offensive line

When injuries hit North Carolina's offensive line early last season, one of Tar Heels' biggest liabilities in terms of depth was exposed.

Davis, O'Brien nab recruits from home state

While he's 0-3 against N.C. State on the field, UNC coach Butch Davis has rallied twice now in three years against the Wolfpack in the continuing fight for football recruiting supremacy in North Carolina.
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ACC BASKETBALL:

A.C.C., Used to Success, Is Adjusting to Mediocrity

Dont' count ACC out

The ACC is still suffering the consequences of expansion that added three football schools to the mix five years ago, but many believe the league is still, top-to-bottom, the best.

ACC has muddled race with no elite teams in '10

Tigers limp into game against Terrapins

Perhaps the Clemson basketball team's pre-game introductions today should be replaced by an infirmary roll call.

Tigers face crucial ACC test again without Stitt’s services

Physical play peeves Purnell

After dropping a third consecutive ACC game and playing host to first-place Maryland at 5:30 p.m. today, Oliver Purnell and the Tigers (15-6, 3-4) are stepping into both literal and figurative fights to contend for their third NCAA appearance in a row.

Hail to the Hoyas

Georgetown shoots 72 percent to rout Duke. In many ways it was Duke's most important game of the season, and it went spectacularly awry.

Sharp-shooting Hoyas blast Blue Devils

Georgetown puts on clinic in 89-77 win over Duke

Tech coasts against Kentucky State

Reality check headed in Terps' direction

Terps aim to prove they deserve to be on top

Terps entering key three-game stretch

While Maryland sits in an enviable position, perched atop the ACC standings five games into its conference slate, the next week could be most telling about whether the team can stay there.

Terps' Milbourne plays up to competition

6-foot-7 senior forward often guards opposing team's biggest player

Terps' Milbourne plays up to competition

Landon Milbourne smiles, opens his mouth and absently taps one of his teeth as if making sure it's still there.

Williams is UNC's true star

Until this week, coach Roy Williams' Monday night radio show was more interesting than his basketball team. At least on the show things happened. Williams challenged callers, got angry with callers and half-apologized to callers.

The Little Things - Graves making changes in his game, improving for struggling Tar Heels

Will Graves has transformed his body at North Carolina, and he also is changing the way he plays.

Pack's Kufuor has his moment

There were fun moments in the second half of N.C. State's unusual 77-42 win over N.C. Central on Saturday afternoon.

‘Dean Dome’ has been bad to Cavs

The Dean E. Smith Center, aka “The Dean Dome,” has pretty much been a house of horrors for the Virginia men’s basketball team.

Analysis: Cavs not good front-runners

Close shaves common for Tech

The Hokies are 5-1 this season in games decided by five points or fewer or by overtime. Coach Seth Greenberg (pictured) says he's tried to get players to relish overtime and playing in environments like Thursday night in Charlottesville.

Tech's Allen won't receive suspension for elbow

THER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Notre Dame, Nebraska rank among top all-time recruiting classes (Scroll down for Florida State)

Ranking recruits is not an exact science

Alabama's Nick Saban uses personal touch with recruits

Don't like Tim Tebow's message? Then change the channel

Gilyard's big plays outshine Tebow

Former Cincinnati star Mardy Gilyard shined, while Florida quarterback Tim Tebow had a shaky outing running a pro-style offense against a sturdy defense.

Tebow shaky in Senior Bowl

Tebow answers his critics

Tim Tebow was efficient in his 23 plays, completing 8 of 12 passes for 50 yards for the South after a week battling criticism and sickness.

Tim Tebow average in South defeat at Senior Bowl

Tebow positive despite loss

Tim Tebow in Five Years

Recruits weigh in on Meyer's health

Georgia loses commitment Deon Rogers to Louisville

Pasco LB Jamie Byrd to visit Georgia

Report: WR Williams commits to LSU

With just three days left before National Signing Day, the LSU football program snagged a commitment from an in-state wide receiver Saturday.

Spongers get pumped over Bo Pelini visit

Alonso QB C.J. Bennett commits to South Alabama

South Carolina follows Auburn in making recruiting pitch to Marcus Lattimore

Holtz hopes to close out recruiting period strong

Holtz has been working to maintain verbal commitments and trying to round out USF's recruiting class for 2010.

Hillsborough TE Duval accepts preferred walk-on role at USF

UT coach connects with Maplewood star

If Lane Kiffin were still Tennessee's coach, Maplewood's James Stone might already have decided on Alabama. But Derek Dooley is making it a tough decision.

2010 Tennessee football commitments

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The 65

College basketball reporter Eric Prisbell places the 65 teams in the NCAA tournament field, which will be announced on March 14. (* conference champion)

The NCAA Tournament awarded its first at-large bid last week.

SEC fans have finally discovered basketball

Alabama carries another 'tough loss' back from Auburn

DeWayne Reed bounces back from rough day to spark Auburn win against Alabama

Butler's a power not just at home

If it were allowable, Butler's basketball team could be used in TV commercials for tires or trucks.

BYU rolls past Utes

Brigham Young coach Dave Rose let out a big sigh and echoed the thoughts of a large majority of the 22,644 fans exiting the Marriott Center who had just watched another classic, emotion-packed Utah-BYU basketball game Saturday night.

UConn reeling again after win over Texas

College basketball preview: Florida vs. No. 14 Tennessee

S. Carolina nips UGA in heartbreaker

San Francisco shocks Gonzaga in overtime, 81-77

Illinois 72, Indiana 70

It's a matter of timing
Indiana's Devan Dumes and Illinois' Demetri McCamey hit buzzer-beating shots at the end of the first and second halves

Hoosiers improve on the boards

In switching from a three-guard starting lineup to one that had three bigger players Saturday, Indiana basketball coach Tom...

No. 2 KU outlasts No. 11 K-State 81-79 in overtime

Kansas senior guard Sherron Collins scored a crucial layup with nine seconds to go in overtime, and the Jayhawks squeaked past the Wildcats 81-79 in Bramlage Coliseum.

Jayhawks all but clinch Big 12 title

LSU falls; offensive woes continue

Trent Johnson tried all sorts of tricks, but nothing worked well enough Saturday. The LSU coach milked the shot clock dry and gave some little-used players a chance to contribute, but the Tigers got little offense outside of Tasmin Mitchell — sound familiar? — in a 67-51 Southeastern Conference loss to Mississippi State at Humphrey Coliseum.

Cure for what ailed

The schedule-makers had the perfect remedy for a Mississippi State team reeling from back-to-back road losses: a home game against the Southeastern Conference's worst team.

Hank Gathers lives on in his house

Twenty years after he collapsed and died during a game, the Loyola Marymount star is remembered during a ceremony at the school.

Marquette 70, Connecticut 68

Golden Eagles eke one out at last
After having lost five of their first eight Big East games by a combined 11 points in just about every heartbreaking way imaginable, the Golden Eagles were finally able to inflict their pain on someone else. Jimmy Butler's fallaway runner from about 12 feet with 2.4 seconds remaining did it, lifting Marquette over the No. 19 Connecticut Huskies.

Guard commits to MU

D.J. Newbill, a 6-foot-4, 197-pound guard from Strawberry Mansion High School in Philadelphia, orally committed to join Marquette's 2010-'11 recruiting class. He's expected to sign in the spring, joining Vander Blue, Jamail Jones and Reggie Smith in what should be a diverse and versatile backcourt in the years to come.

Effective 'D' ends U-M's losing skid

The great lesson from Michigan's NCAA tournament push last year was that the Wolverines don't dwell on defeat.

Michigan State 79, Northwestern 70

A mid-winter Summers' eve
Durrell Summers got the game started with a dunk, opened the second half in similar fashion and sealed Michigan State's 79-70 victory by nailing two free throws.

Mizzou beats Oklahoma State

Missouri broke out of its shooting slump in a big way on the way to an eight-point halftime lead over Oklahoma State. After Oklahoma State drew within a point with 15 minutes to play, the Tigers launched another shooting assault on the way to a 95-80 victory.

No letdown: Downey denies 'Dawgs

There was no rushing the court from the Garnet Army after game - just a sigh of relief. South Carolina trailed for much of the game, but Georgia could not make the plays it needed down the stretch as the Gamecocks beat the Bulldogs 78-77 on Saturday night at Colonial Life Arena.

Syracuse escapes with No. 1 hopes intact

Johnson Scores 16 as Syracuse Beats DePaul 59-57

What they're saying about Syracuse's win over DePaul

Vols likely to bring must-win mentality

UT's Hopson tries to overcome passing habit

Tennessee sophomore Scotty Hopson plays like he's holding back at times, passing on shot opportunities and driving lanes.

Baylor finally wins one at Texas

Baylor men beat Texas in OT

The sixth-ranked Longhorns (18-3 overall, 4-2 Big 12) trailed by 14 early in the second half. They committed numerous atrocities against the fundamentals of basketball en route to their third defeat in the last four games.

Splitting in Oregon helps Bruins avoid a headache

Trojans' loss to Oregon turns on a bizarre technical aspect

Kentucky snaps Vanderbilt's win streak

Vanderbilt came into Rupp Arena flying high, with a 10-game winning streak and the SEC East lead. Kentucky made sure the Commodores left with neither.

Villanova No.1? It could happen

There's much excitement on the Main Line over the possibility of Villanova beginning next week ranked No. 1 in the regular season for the first time in its history. The Wildcats would need a loss tonight by Kansas at Kansas State to be elevated to the top spot.

Washington men use big second half to blow out Washington State

Butler's time again

Senior lifts WVU past Louisville 77-74
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OTHER BASEBALL:

Dyson expects to be ready for opening day

COLUMBIA – Sam Dyson's upper-90s fastball is running through a caution light in the early going.
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

QBs to stage aerial display

One week away, this Super Bowl looks as if it's going to be a classic. Peyton Manning and Drew Brees have that kind of star power

Defense won't win this championship

Colts on a roll in the red zone

Jim Irsay turned team plagued by instability into model franchise

First-time Super Bowl teams face uphill climb

10 subplots for the Saints

Steve Sabol's tales from the Super Bowl

McKinnie gets booted off NFC Pro Bowl roster

When the NFL puts as much importance in Pro Bowl attendance as it has for this year's Miami pre-Super Bowl event, one wonders what it would actually take to be not only excused from the proceedings, but to get booted out of the whole thing altogether. Well, if you're curious,

Jaguars make extra effort to sell season tickets

Former NFL star Dobler faces dilemma with pain

With the celebration of the Super Bowl it's important to remember guys like Conrad Dobler,

Bill Lyon: Former broadcaster and Eagles great Tom Brookshier succumbed to cancer Friday night, and everyone has lost a friend. He was 78, and what he leaves behind is 78 years worth of smiles. Can there be a better legacy?

Brookshier, 78, went from football stardom to broadcast fame

Eagles mourn the loss of Brookshier

Ex-Cowboy Duane Thomas had one word for late commentator Brookshier

Zorn gets job as Ravens' quarterbacks coach

Ex-Redskins coach heading up Parkway to join Harbaugh's staff

Andre's giant game: Miller's 52 points too much for Mavericks

Andre Miller lit up the Mavericks for 52 points as the Portland Blazers pulled out a 114-112 overtime victory Saturday night at American Airlines Center - an outcome that ranks as one of Dallas' most disappointing of the season.

It's Dwight's night as Howard leads Orlando Magic's rout of Atlanta Hawks

It’s showing time for Lakers

Kobe Bryant (above, left) and the Lakers hope Ron Artest demonstrates his defensive prowess when he takes up the challenge of guarding Paul Pierce today.

Hansbrough's problem

Forward Tyler Hansbrough's practice days usually consist of some strength and agility drills with the team's strength and conditioning staff.

Vinny holds the hammer for possible trades

Vinny Lecavalier's name has again come to the forefront of trade rumors as the Lighting face economic uncertainty.

Tampa's Imada leads at Torrey Pines

Ryuji Imada, the former Chamberlain High star, is the leader heading into the final round in the Farmers Insurance Open.

NASCAR still a family: France dynasty keeps sport on track

Three generations in, France family remains committed to NASCAR.

Herschel Walker wins MMA debut

Ex-UGA superstar beats down over-matched Greg Nagy and wins with TKO in the 3rd round.

January 30, 2010 9:26 AM

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FSU FOOTBALL:

Tye's transfer has paid dividends

Days before signing day, a quick breakdown of recruiting needs at Florida State

Mitchell changes commitment from FSU to USF

FSU loses DB commitment

++Sanders set to see FSU

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FSU BASKETBALL:

No. 13 Noles Can't Stop Duke

Florida State loses 73-43 to Blue Devils
Courtney Ward scored 11 points, but the Seminoles (18-4, 4-2) had a season-high 27 turnovers and had their four-game winning streak snapped.

Duke pounds Florida State

Jasmine Thomas scored 23 points to help No. 7 Duke beat No. 13 Florida State 73-43 on Friday night.

Seminoles At Boston College

Florida State, which has won six ACC road games in the past two seasons, travels to play its second consecutive conference road game at Boston College at the Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Mass., on Jan. 30, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.

FSU faces another road challenge in BC

Scouting BC: FSU associate head coach Stan Jones

Game preview: FSU at Boston College

Support out in full force for former 'Nole Aubrey Boyd

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FSU BASEBALL:

'Noles eager to start new year

Play Ball! - FSU Takes the Field For First Official Day of Practice

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

Seminoles Fall; Play At 2:00PM

The Seminoles (2-1) fell 4-3 on the first day of the ITA Kick-off Weekend, part of the ITA Tennis Indoor Championships. The trio of freshmen each one their singles matches for the Seminoles.

Wisconsin edges FSU in men's tennis match

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

FSU's Robinson, Watson zero in on NFL careers at Senior Bowl

Todd McShay on Dekoda Watson: He?s an instinctive pass rusher

NFL Draft expert Todd McShay impressed by Myron Rolle

Former Florida State Safety Rolle First Non-Senior Allowed in Senior Bowl

Rolle out to prove his heart belongs to football

Vipers Top Skyforce Again 108-96

Alexander Johnson recorded a double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds.

Thornton scores 15 points off the bench

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ACC FOOTBALL:

Ready to hike up the competition at Heights

They arrived in Boston two weeks ago with their high school diplomas, plans for their senior proms canceled, and their futures tinged with hope and uncertainty.

Is Hurricanes’ tight end Jimmy Graham too soft for football?

Former University of Miami players draw Senior Bowl praise, prove promising prospects

University of Miami sets a record with 11 on Pro Bowl roster

Tar Heels raid Florida to fill recruiting class

Pack, Heels land running backs

North Carolina and N.C. State landed highly sought running backs on Friday, boosting their classes just days before Wednesday's national signing day.

Lazor plans pro-style attack

Working alongside former Virginia offensive coordinator Ron Prince at Cornell University, Bill Lazor gained a lifelong friend.
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ACC BASKETBALL:

ACC Announces 2010 Women's Basketball Tournament Legends

FLORIDA STATE – Brooke Wyckoff (1997-2001)

There's no favorite in ACC basketball this season

ACC is muddled race with no elite teams

The ACC: Where everyone has a chance

The ACC is the only conference in the country in which each of its teams has a winning record. What it doesn't have is a consensus favorite. Here is a glance at the current conference standings, with a look at each team's pluses and minuses.

No. 7 Georgetown set to host No. 8 Duke

Duke playing for a top NCAA seed

In some ways, today's trip to Washington, D.C., represents Duke's biggest one-game opportunity to prove it deserves a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Miles Plumlee providing inside presence for Duke

As Duke's season withered to a disappointing end against Villanova last season, Miles Plumlee watched. He watched Duke miss everything in the first half. He watched things get even worse in the second half.

Devils lead for All-ACC

Since 1991, Duke has failed to produce at least one first-team All-ACC player only three times: 1995, 1996 and 2007.

Ky. St. at Ga. Tech, 1 p.m.

Georgia Tech will play the final non-conference game on its schedule Saturday against Division II Kentucky State. As coach Paul Hewitt explains: “Non-Division I opponents don’t impact RPI, good or bad.”

Maryland's crucial stretch

As January comes to an end, all we know about the ACC-leading Terps is that they have the chops to either make the NCAA Sweet 16 or flame out in the NIT.

UVA NOTES: Scott key to UVa’s chances

But there was a less blatant factor that led to the meltdown — the Cavaliers’ failure to keep forward Mike Scott involved in the offense.
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ACC BASEBALL:

Parker ready for another spring of juggling sports

Time is precious to Kyle Parker. He won't be doing this forever - football and baseball at Clemson - so it's important to enjoy the ride yet not get caught in the vortex.
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Federal gov't weighing action on BCS

Auburn recruiting: Shon Coleman visits Miami; Gene Chizik visiting Marcus Lattimore

Top recruit cites Urban Meyer's uncertainty as reason to choose Texas instead of Florida

Tebow will start at quarterback in Senior Bowl today

Four things Tebow needs to do at Senior Bowl

Under-the-weather Tebow skips event for fans

SEC Football by the Numbers: Tim Tebow and the SEC record book

Tim Tebow: The origin of his long throwing windup

Day 4 at Senior Bowl is Tim Tebow?s best

Senior Bowl might be last glimpse at Tebow's cult-hero presence in full force

What?s the deal with 2010 Gators TE Mike McFarland? (along with recruiting position needs)

How much do Tim Tebow’s intangibles really matter?

Strength coach Oliver returns to UK

Ray "Rock" Oliver, a former strength coach with the University of Kentucky and Cincinnati Bengals, has returned to Lexington as the director of strength and conditioning for the UK football team.

Ex-Pack assistant Canales lands job at North Texas

North Texas has hired Mike Canales as its offensive coordinator. Canales was the offensive coordinator at South Florida the past three seasons, and at Arizona three years before that.

Terrence T-Rex Mitchell decommits FSU for USF; Bulls now chasing UGA commit Nickell Robey

For Selvie, NFL success may be gained with weight

Former USF defensive end George Selvie might have to move to linebacker if he can't put on more pounds.

Standout DE Jackson Jeffcoat to commit to Texas Longhorns

Plano West's Jackson Jeffcoat 'felt more comfortable' at Texas

Hicks, Jeffcoat have Horns getting defensive

national signing day — the Longhorns will bring in what is expected to be one of the best recruiting classes in school history.
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OTHER BASKETBALL:

"Selection Sunday" is March 14, which means we're about six weeks away. Here is our second look this season at how we think the NCAA tournament field will look when it is unveiled that day.

Tide hoops looks to break slump against Auburn

Mike Jarvis, Isiah Thomas reunite Saturday as FAU basketball hosts FIU

Next for UGA basketball -- South Carolina Gamecocks

Board-beaten Hoosiers plan to try bigger lineup

No. 2 Kansas visits No. 11 Kansas State

Patterson working overtime to restore consistency

Sweat streamed down Patrick Patterson's face as he met with reporters Friday for a regular interview session before Kentucky's practice. So why was Patterson already sweating when practice had not started?

LSU looks to right ship at Mississippi State today

It was 40 years ago this weekend, Sunday to be exact, that LSU’s Pete Maravich scored 53 points against Ole Miss to become the college basketball’sall-time leading scorer.

Memphis makes case for leniency

Bulldog shooters eye quick fix

He would like to think of himself as a shooter, and he often is. So make no mistake about it, Mississippi State point guard Dee Bost was merely taking the time-honored shooter's mentality in the moments that followed his team's 67-62 loss at Arkansas Thursday.

USC tries to turn focus to Georgia

The days following its upset victory against No. 1 University of Kentucky on Tuesday night have been a whirlwind for the University of South Carolina men's basketball team.

Baylor's Udoh an obvious obstacle for Longhorns

UCF basketball slump drives wedge between fans who love Speraw and those who want him replaced

Freshmen fuel Vanderbilt, Kentucky

Kentucky's rise to the top of the polls has been powered by its remarkable freshman class. But Vanderbilt has a pretty good freshman of its own.

Huggins' W.Va. teams have yet to beat Louisville

DeLand's Brumbaugh traded in NBDL

Former DeLand High School basketball star Keith Brumbaugh was traded from his NBA Development League team on Thursday, going from the Sioux Falls (S.D.) Skyforce to the Bakersfield Jam.
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OTHER BASEBALL:

Practice starts for promising UF baseball team

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

UF's Dunlap: No contest to DUI

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Miami is Super City, but will big game return?

Colts ignore tough talk by Saints

The Indianapolis Colts are still keeping their mouths shut.

Special teams give Colts solid play

Colts to stick to routine in Miami

Colts say their defense better than stats show

Manning baffles foes, teammates

Peyton Manning can play mind games all day.

Uncharted territory

The Saints don’t have a whole lot of players with Super Bowl experience, but they didn’t have any experience in going 13-0, earning a No. 1 seed or winning the NFC championship.

Saints turning into 'America's team'

NFL says it has 'Who Dat' trademark

Who owns Who Dat? Some small New Orleans T-shirt makers are asking that question after they were hit with cease-and-desist letters demanding that they stop selling shirts with the traditional cheer of New Orleans Saints fans.

Jason Taylor will continue to play, hopes to stay in Miami

Warner's 'amazing ride' reaches conclusion

QB's tale an exercise in remarkable

Every step of Kurt Warner's career was a lesson in resilience, a tutorial in perseverance.

Cardinals were a perfect bookend to Warner's career

Plenty left for Warner to do after NFL

Warner's greatest Cards moments

Fourth-quarter stumble proves Mavericks are still adjusting

Orlando Magic notebook: The team may not use its 'Twin Towers' front line more often

Heat's defense - without Beasley - stifles Pistons

Dwyane Wade scored 22 points and Jermaine O'Neal added a double-double as the Miami Heat routed the Detroit Pistons 92-65 Friday night. Michael Beasley missed the game with a hyperextended right knee.

Hawks sweep floor with Celtics

Paul Pierce had 35 points, but it was Joe Johnson (27 points) and the Hawks that prevailed.

Better than Boston

Hawks complete season sweep of Celtics with a big win at the Highlight Factory Friday night.

Bolts scrap, fall in shootout to Ducks

The Lightning had better get accustomed to nights like Friday, when they had a physical encounter with Anaheim.

Lightning sale to hedge fund manager could come soon

McCarron accuses PGA star Mickelson of 'cheating'

Daly says (again) he's quitting

John Daly missed another cut and said Friday he was done with golf.

Texas-ex Sanya Richards could lose Olympic gold after teammates' admission

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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:

Former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden busy on the speaking engagement circuit

Former Florida State offensive tackle Daron Rose could be playing for Terry Bowden at North Alabama

'Noles looking for big finish to 2010 signing class

Luc luring Dorsey to Florida State

Demar Dorsey saga represents everything we love and loathe about recruiting

Scout.com: Christian Green is state’s No. 1 prospect.

Late entry on FSU's recruiting list is no longer a fan of U-know-who

++FSU visits the Fergusons

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FSU BASKETBALL:

Noles Open Critical Road Swing

Riding a four-game winning streak the Florida State women's basketball team opens a critical road swing Friday when they take on No. 7/7 Duke in Cameron Indoor Stadium at 8:30 p.m.

FSU women ready for crucial road trip

FSU basketball faces familiar problems

Noles let one slip away at Cameron Indoor

Duke 70, Florida State 56: Thoughts on the day after

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FSU BASEBALL:

FSU Baseball Picked To Win ACC Atlantic Division

For the third year in a row, the Florida State baseball team is favored to win the ACC's Atlantic Division title as voted on by the league's 12 head coaches.

All eyes on Holt to be FSU's leader on the diamond

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

1st-Place Prediction For FSU

Florida State and Georgia Tech garner 45 points each in a predicted conference-finish poll of the league's head coaches while pitcher Sarah Hamilton is named to ASA Top 50 Watch List.

FSU Softball ready for 2010

FSU To Split Between Meets This Weekend

Seminoles will head to Kentucky and Florida this weekend
Distance squad to open season in Kentucky.

Noles Hosts ITA Kick-Off...

The Seminoles will welcome No. 19 Louisville, No. 29 LSU and No. 32 Wisconsin on Friday, January 29th and Saturday, January 30th at the Scott Speicher Tennis Center.

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

ESPN's Todd McShay on former Florida State stars Patrick Robinson, Dekoda Watson and Myron Rolle

Former FSU DB Rolle going for dream of NFL

Scholarly Rolle back in football at Senior Bowl

Jets want Jones, Rhodes back; will keep Washington, too

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

[Video] Clemson recruiting preview with Phil Kornblut

Petri returns to Hurricanes

Veteran coach should help defensive line

Ex-basketball player's gamble paying off

Jimmy Graham took a risk when he gave up basketball for football at the University of Miami. Now he is projected to be selected in the NFL Draft.

Top recruit Seantrel Henderson to give Hurricanes one final look

ESPN will televise UNC's spring game

ESPN is jumping on the bandwagon early for North Carolina's football team.

Akinniyi gets fresh start at N.C. State

Before many college students rolled out of bed last Friday, David Akinniyi was at N.C. State's Murphy Center football complex for his daily workout.

London names Lazor offensive coordinator

Seahawks assistant named UVa offensive coordinator

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ACC BASKETBALL:

BC’s all-time 3-point shooter aims for more

Boston College senior Mickel Picco possesses the essential ingredient required by any accomplished 3-point shooter. ...

Tigers face ‘Mr. Personality’

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Coach K doesn't rise to the bait

Dan Patrick took his best shot on his radio show Thursday morning to get Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski to gloat over UNC's recent losing streak, but the former ESPN anchor couldn't get Krzyzewski to bite too hard.

Jackets cruise past Wake Forest

Georgia Tech shows Wake Forest no mercy
Gani Lawal dunks as Georgia Tech rolls to a 21-point ACC victory over Wake Forest.

Georgia Tech putting it all together at the right time

NBA scouts swarming for Wake-Tech

Former Terps basketball coach Millikan 'was a fine teacher'

Bud Millikan, the former University of Maryland men's basketball coach whose players included current Terps head coach Gary Williams and assistant coach Joe Harrington, has died, the school said Thursday. He was 89.

Cavs come up short in OT

Virginia Tech, behind 27 points from Malcolm Delaney and 18 points from Dorenzo Hudson, came back from 10 points down with under four minutes to play to shock UVa in overtime, 76-71, in front of a crowd of 13,449 at John Paul Jones Arena.

Virginia forces overtime with an miraculous three-pointer, but Virginia Tech holds on

If there was any doubt that the Virginia-Virginia Tech rivalry extends from the football field onto the basketball court, Thursday night's game provided the answer. The intra-state feud included energized fans, late-minute drama, overtime -- and even an ejection.

Virginia Tech shows grit in win

Hokies come back to sink Cavs

Malcolm Delaney scored 27 points, and Virginia Tech beat Virginia 76-71 in overtime Thursday night.

Defenseless: Georgia Tech's hot shooting does in Wake Forest

Georgia Tech cracked the combination on Wake Forest's steel-vault defense.

Deacs can't keep up with Jackets

Just to make sure his Wake Forest basketball team understood how much trouble the Deacons have had in Georgia Tech's Alexander Memorial Coliseum in recent years, coach Dino Gaudio took a moment before the game to remind his players.

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ACC BASEBALL:

Defending Champion Virginia Leads ACC Coaches' Preseason Baseball Poll

Six ACC Teams Among Baseball America Preseason Top 25

Clemson's Kyle Parker keeps sports in perspective

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Where will top recruits land? One last look as Signing Day closes in

What is it about those Heisman Trophy quarterbacks?

Gators expected to field No. 1 recruiting class

Drought in Dade dies out

Urban Meyer is finally making headway in Miami-Dade County. The Florida Gators will likely sign at least three players from Dade on Wednesday.

Who will TC's Chaz Green pick?

It could be Tennessee. It could be Florida. It could be Southern California. Heck, it might even be Ohio State.

Tebow thrives in two-minute drills at Senior Bowl

Senior Bowl: Unique throwing motion a longtime staple for Tim Tebow

QB's game picked apart

Tebow 'just not there' as pro passer
NFL Draft expert McShay says Tebow hurt stock at Senior Bowl

Tebow's high school coach irked by doubters

Was Tim Tebow's decision to play in Senior Bowl a mistake?

Tim Tebow and controversy are synonymous these days

Tebow approves of controversial Super Bowl ad

Gator ticket office accepting football applications

Sanders commits to South Carolina

ON TO COLLEGE: Manatee High wide receiver goes with Spurrier over USF and West Virginia

Georgia QB says he'll commit to USF on visit

Leavitt deserves to coach again

Less than three weeks after being fired by USF, and less than 10 weeks after the controversy that led to it, Jim Leavitt wants another chance to go back to work.

Vols get Sandy Creek’s Rajion Neal away from MSU

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Butler, 9-0 in Horizon, isn't thinking about going unbeaten in conference play

No. 13 Gonzaga rallies past Santa Clara 71-64

Matt Bouldin and Steven Gray each scored 19 points, and No. 13 Gonzaga rallied from a 14-point deficit in the second half to beat Santa Clara 71-64 on Thursday night for its ninth straight victory.

Has Crean's team shown enough progress?

Are more in-state players in Irish future?

With just two in-state products on its roster, it wouldn't seem the Notre Dame men's basketball team makes recruiting Indiana high school players...

Purdue's Johnson makes game-saving play

Horn knows how to leverage a moment when he has the chance

All eyes land on USC guard Devan Downey

By Wednesday morning, Devan Downey's phone had 214 unread text messages, 113 missed calls and a full voice-mail box. Responding to any of them was too much.

USF wins with a familiar formula

Back-to-back: Bulls take down Seton Hall

No. 3 Villanova Could Be Moving Up After Beating Notre Dame

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

Police make arrest in Oregon kicker assault

Police have arrested two men in connection with an assault on Oregon kicker Rob Beard.

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Spirited Saints fans hope fore end of years of futility

Colts fans exude confidence

Caldwell stays on message

Freeney, Bethea may not go to Miami early

At Senior Bowl, Tony Sparano raves about Tim Tebow's work ethic and ability to learn quickly

Tony Sparano gushes about Tim Tebow’s coachability, grasp of the offense

Jaguars pounce on ousted assistants Boras, Byner

Tight ends coach Boras, running backs coach Byner will replace the coaches who replaced them.

Mavs fall as Suns beat TNT curse

Dirk an All-Star reserve

Mavericks' Josh Howard getting an A for attitude

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says changes Josh Howard has gone through off the court have had a positive impact on his play.

Why Dampier won't be dealt before deadline

Lead magically vanishes

Rashard Lewis drove to the hoop and scored with 1.3 seconds left as Orlando rallied from 16 points down in the third quarter to defeat the Celtics.

Sore knee might idle Heat's Beasley

Power forward Michael Beasley's injured right knee might cause him to miss the final two games of the Heat's road trip, after sustaining the injury Wednesday night against the Raptors.

Former Gator Al Horford named as NBA All-Star reserve

Investor vets Lightning

Boston investor and asset fund manager Jeff Vinik is the latest name to surface among those investigating buying the Lightning.

Up next: Lightning vs. Anaheim Ducks

12 Nationwide races in Danica Patrick's sights

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FSU FOOTBALL:

Recruits look to plug holes in Florida State defense

Former South Miami defensive back Mike Harris said he is ready to step in and help improve the Seminoles' pass defense.

Former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden special retrospective will be rebroadcast numerous times

Bowden offer words of wisdom

'Noles snag 4-star gem in Smith's commitment

'Noles' commitment Smith blossoms into top prospect

Tampa Catholic WR Christian Green has narrowed his college choices to Florida State and Georgia

Florida State and Georgia the finalists for Tampa Catholic star Christian Green

Father confirms it’s Florida State or Georgia for Christian Green

A new offer for Plant's Eric Dungy

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FSU BASKETBALL:

Seminoles Fall To No. 8 Duke 70-56

Chris Singleton finished with 14 points.

Blue Devils clip 'Noles

'Impatient' Seminoles falter late to Duke

"We got beat by a team that deserved to win" -- Leonard Hamilton

FSU Falls to Duke 70-56

Duke outlasts FSU: Devils pull out 70-56 win at home

The Big Three for eighth-ranked Duke came through last night, grinding out 70-56 victory over Florida State.

Duke grinds past Seminoles

Duke forced Florida State into a discombobulated performance in a grind-it-out Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball game Wednesday night.

No answer for Duke stars

Jon Scheyer, Kyle Singler supply most of the Blue Devils' offense as they pull away from FSU.

Duke's defense above average in win over Florida State

Devils get defensive

Jon Scheyer shook the Duke men's basketball team out of the doldrums of a second-half drought Wednesday in a 70-56 defeat of Florida State that once again illustrated the value of the Blue Devils' stingy defense.

Duke 70, Florida State 76: Postgame quick thought

No. 8 Duke holds off Florida State 70-56

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

1st-Place Prediction For FSU

Florida State and Georgia Tech garner 45 points each in a predicted conference-finish poll of the league's head coaches while pitcher Sarah Hamilton is named to ASA Top 50 Watch List.

FSU softball enters 2010 with higher expectations

2010 Signees Announced

The Florida State swimming and diving programs announced their 2010-2011 signing class. Comprised of 20 student-athletes, including three divers and 17 swimmers, the programs are poised for another great year next season.

U.S. U-20 Soccer Update

The U.S. will face Costa Rica in the semifinals on Thursday.

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Rolle unites academics and athletics

Posey, Bumgarner make mark in rankings

Catcher fourth, lefty 10th in MLB.com's Top 50 Prospects

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

Three questions for 2010

How much different will Florida State look under Jimbo Fisher?

Clemson recruit continues recovery

Jake Nicolopulos, the Clemson University football recruit from Anderson, continues to progress from effects of a stroke, his coach at Hanna High School said Wednesday.

UM vs. Notre Dame in works for 2011

Two schools are in negotiations to schedule football game at FedEx Field

Hurricanes’ recruit Travis Williams is burning down the house

UM hires D-line coach

The University of Miami hired Rick Petri to replace Clint Hurtt as its defensive line coach. Petri had coached the same position for five seasons at Kentucky.

Miami Northwestern coach denies rift with University of Miami football program

Miami Northwestern coach Billy Rolle is denying a report that stated he was upset about UM's recruiting of defensive tackle Todd Chandler.

Lineman Lawe commits to UVa

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ACC BASKETBALL:

NCAA prospects for ACC teams

Florida State (15-4, 3-2):

Breaking down the Tar Heels' schedule

Relief. Happiness. Giddiness. Pick your emotion, the Tar Heels experienced all three as North Carolina broke its three-game losing streak by beating N.C. State 77-63 at the RBC Center on Tuesday night.

Gumby to the Rescue: Henson, a North Carolina freshman, gets an up-close look at the N.C. State rivalry

Molding fervent Pack fans

Jeff Wilhelm of Raleigh had taken his daughters, Sylvia and Madison, to college basketball games before Monday night. Still, when he told them that after the game they could step onto the same court as the N.C.

Confident Cavaliers ready for Hokies

Deacons to face rugged Jackets

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Coaching carousel affects recruits

Four Downs: Meyer's return, non-BCS hires and more

Under new management

Top programs undergo coaching changes, but still make their marks on recruiting trail
Florida State Seminoles

QB or not QB — that is the question for Tim Tebow

Tebow has another good practice despite strep throat

Cooper's commitment music to scouts' ears

Florida receiver Riley Cooper has decided to stick with football, and thus should hear his name called sooner in April.

Nebraska coach Bo Pelini checks in on local talent

Yes, Leavitt deserves to coach again

Ex-USF signee Bellamy now headed to Louisville

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Gators rout Bulldogs behind Tyus' 23 points

Florida badgers Bulldogs into 19 turnovers in 87-71 rout.

Gators lean on D to stay on a roll

Florida harasses Georgia with its press to win easily, its fourth straight in the SEC.

Calipari gets call from Barnes

John Calipari says the day after his top-ranked Kentucky Wildcats were knocked from their unbeaten perch, he got a call from the last coach who lost after climbing to No. 1 in the polls.

South Carolina's celebration is costly

Five reasons USC beat Kentucky

An announced crowd of 18,000 filled Colonial Life Arena. And it was loud. The Garnet Army led the charge onto the court after the game, ignoring the $25,000 fine that came from the SEC Wednesday.

Sports world gaga for Downey

Jones quickly becoming king of the Bulls' court

South Florida guard Dominique Jones has more than compensated for the lack of big man Gus Gilchrist recently.

Texas powers past Texas Tech, 95-83

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OTHER BASEBALL:

Preseason College Top 25

Gator baseball team ranked preseason No. 7 by Baseball America

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Jason Terry seems set as starter again in Mavericks' rotation

Beasley tumbles, Heat stumbles in 111-103 loss in Toronto

The aging Boston Celtics don't think their window of opportunity for an NBA title has closed

All-Star turn for Rondo?

A selection to the All-Star team would increase the visibility and perhaps marketability of point guard Rajon Rondo.

NBA All-Star Game at Cowboys Stadium could set attendance record

Bode Miller makes his fourth US Olympic team