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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:

All-Access Spring Pass

Fans can watch the spring football game live on Seminoles.com.

Hype is full blown already for Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder

won't return to WQAM talk show
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher on quarterback Christian Ponder: He can be by far the best QB I?ve ever coached

Coming to Orlando: Florida State receivers coach Lawrence Dawsey

Catching Up With Former Seminole Ronald Lewis

Watson ready to wow NFL scouts again

"Stay tuned for the Chad Ochocinco Story right after the FSU-Clemson game"

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FSU BASKETBALL:

Singleton: ACC Defensive POY

Seminoles' Singleton Named ACC Basketball Defensive Player of the Year Sophomore forward is second straight Florida State player to earn honor.

Singleton top ACC defender: FSU sophomore officially named Defensive Player of the Year

Chris Singleton isn't a rare breed. He is his own breed.

FSU enters ACC tournament with a nothing-to-lose mentality

Sizing up Florida State -- Q & A with one of their own

Florida State Looks Forward to the ACC Tournament as the #3 Seed

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FSU BASEBALL:

The Phillies Experience

The Seminoles had the special opportunity to play the Philadelphia Phillies in an exhibition game in Clearwater, Fla. on March 3rd. Come inside and check out the experience from a player's perspective as Rafael Lopez and Ohmed Danesh take you behind the scenes at Bright House Field.

FSU baseball: Ospreys swinging hot bats as of late

Mike Martin video

Section B Online Photo Gallery

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

No. 16 FSU Beats MSU, 7-0

Florida State softball team oes 6-0 over course of five days in Boca Raton, Fla. following Tuesday's win over the Spartans.

FSU softball leaves Boca Raton perfect

The No. 16 Florida State softball team defeated Michigan State, 7-0, Tuesday at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton.

FSU Welcomes Sky Blue FC

Sky Blue FC, the 2009 defending Women's Professional Soccer league champions, are coming to Tallahassee. The team from New York/New Jersey will train for two weeks in Tallahassee on the campus of Florida State University at the Seminole Soccer Complex beginning Wednesday, March 10.

Harnden, Williams Earn Awards

Williams claimed her third straight ACC indoor triple jump crown

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Will Boldin be the one who got away?

Kurt Warner: Ravens get a new Ray Lewis in Anquan Boldin

Derrick Brooks one of Gov. Crist's Points of Light

Jets Just Enabling Cromartie's Behavior

Javon Walker only the latest example of Raiders', 49ers' free-agent follies; here's the 10 worst ever

49ers reportedly looking at Leon Washington

LT, Leon Washington or wait for the draft to unfold?

When will Buster Posey get here and what will he do?

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

ACC's lunchtime links

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney gets $900,000 raise

Clemson increases compensation for coaches

Clemson announced raises totaling $1.3 million for its football staff Tuesday, increasing the staff's compensation by 33 percent - from $2.67 million last year to $4 million for 2010.

Ten at 10: Kell?s Brian Randolph down to 3, including Tech

Injuries give other linemen extra reps

UM offensive linemen are not letting recent injuries deter them, according to coach Randy Shannon. Instead, Shannon said, they are taking advantage of any temporary absences to bolster the younger players. Brandon Washington has become one of the two latest casualties on the Hurricanes' offensive line.

Will contract extension be finalized by spring?

Injuries cutting into Hurricanes? depth on offensive line

UM fullback Pat Hill balances role of student, father and husband

Collier thinks he?ll be big-play receiver for UM

Prized recruit Anderson to choose between UM, W.Va.

Wolfpack opens spring football drills

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ACC BASKETBALL:

ACC Tournament 2010: A Brief Primer

Daily Links

Is Duke for Real?

ACC Tournament Preview

Let the tournament sideshow begin

Clemson confident entering ACC Tournament

Jackets' Favors Named ACC Rookie of the Year

Derrick Favors: He?ll be better in the NBA than at Tech

Terrapins' Vasquez Named ACC Player of the Year

As always, Vasquez does it with flair

Greivis Vasquez accepted the Atlantic Coast Conference's top individual honor the same way he plays the game: with boundless emotion.

Terrapins' Williams Named ACC Coach of the Year

Terps' ranking nets bonus for coach

Maryland's success in tying for first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball standings means not only bragging rights for the Terps and their fans, but also a lucrative bonus for coach Gary Williams and smaller bonuses for his assistants.

Tar Heels' demise baffles Williams

Graves wanders back into town

Will Graves returns home to play in the ACC men's basketball tournament.

Pack learning from its mistakes

Cavs? chances slim in ACC tourney

WFU's Harris hurtles the 'wall'

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ACC BASEBALL:

FIU baseball falls to Boston College

Unfortunately for the Golden Panthers, you have to get three outs in an inning.
FIU got the first two outs without much trouble against Boston College, but the Panthers struggled to get the third out in four innings in Tuesday's 11-5 loss to the Eagles at FIU Baseball Stadium. Boston College (5-5) scored all 11 of its runs against FIU (8-3) with two outs.

University of Miami baseball tops UCF

Miami 19, Central Florida 2: UM recorded season-highs for runs and hits as the Hurricanes cruised past UCF at Jay Bergman Field in Orlando.

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

Yankee Stadium to play host to Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 30

Coaching in college football is constant revolving door

Salaries spike for college football assistants, successful coaches

Gators still have a Pouncey

NASCAR blows a tire, Tebow blows a budget

Jaguars fan poll: Don?t take Tim Tebow

Season-ticket holders talk to GM Gene Smith during forum.

Tim Tebow to the Pittsburgh Steelers? They could use image-conscious QB after Ben Roethlisberger troubles

Florida coach Urban Meyer's vacation nears its end

Urban Meyer to miss Central Florida Gator Club gathering

Florida Gators safety Dorian Munroe appeals NCAA for sixth year of eligibility

Irish AD: Move to conference possible

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

CBS says it plans to keep NCAA Tournament

Madness reigns supreme

With no clear-cut favorites, this season's NCAA tournament might be the most wide open in history and any team with experience has a legit shot to win it all.

Bigger brackets?

The NCAA is expected to consider expanding the men's basketball tournament -- quite possibly to 96 teams -- after this season. Opinions vary if that's good or bad.

Big East roundup: Pirates hold off Friars' rally

10 Big East Teams is a possibility

Conference USA Basketball Tournament Preview

Men?s Basketball Awards Announced

The Southeastern Conference unveiled its men?s basketball coaches postseason awards Tuesday to cap off another exciting season of SEC basketball.

UF makes stronger case

An SEC mandate to toughen up non-conference schedules has put the Gators in better position to reach the NCAA Tournament than in its previous two years.

Gators need to get past Auburn

SEC Tournament is last chance to dance for some, including Gators

Do Gators deserve NCAA Tournament bid?

Boynton, Walker, Shipman honored by SEC

UMass dumps Charlotte

Ricky Harris scored 24 points, and Massachusetts pulled ahead late for a 59-56 victory over host Charlotte on Tuesday night in the opening round of the Atlantic 10 tournament.

Gamecocks are on the other bubble

South Carolina men's basketball assistant coach Mike Boynton drove to Charlotte on Monday to watch the Southern Conference title game. Boynton has worked for the coaches of both teams, Wofford and Appalachian State, and wanted to support them.

Bulls beat Demons, seek NCAA bid

USF added another piece of history to its breakout season Tuesday, picking up its first-ever Big East tournament win Tuesday by dispatching 16th-seeded DePaul 58-49 in the opening round at Madison Square Garden.

Vitale: Jones should return for senior year

It's easy to point to problem for slumping Longhorns

UCF brings dangerous lineup to Conference USA tournament

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OTHER BASEBALL:

Polls

Randall helps Gators take Game 1 from Redbirds

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Dolphins re-sign nose tackle Jason Ferguson, despite eight-game suspension

Jim Mandich, WQAM sportscaster and former Miami Dolphin, is battling bile-duct cancer

won't return to WQAM talk show

Streak is satisfaction, but Mavericks need to get healthy

Orlando Magic efficiently dismantle the woeful L.A. Clippers

It seemed like cruel and unusual punishment for both Dwight Howard and the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Orlando Magic commit only 8 turnovers in their win over the L.A. Clippers

Orlando Magic notebook: Adonal Foyle wants to continue as a player after this season ends

BOBCATS 83, HEAT 78

Wade, Heat go cold
A 15-point first-half lead slowly evaporated as the Heat fell to conference rival Charlotte in a game where frustrations with officials went unspoken.

Celtics upended in fourth

Kevin Garnett and the Celtics couldn't hold off Milwaukee in the fourth quarter.

Analysis of Celtics-Bucks

Even on his way out, Braves' Cox has the fire

Bobby Cox is about to coach his final season and go straight to the Hall of Fame

Canadiens 5, Lightning 3

Chances diminish further in road loss
Tampa Bay again fails on defense, this time against fellow playoff chaser Montreal.

Notebook: St. Louis: Hit on boards scary

2010-11 ticket prices

NASCAR places Carl Edwards on probation for three races for wrecking Brad Keselowski

March 9, 2010 8:23 AM

ATHLETIC EVENTS CALENDAR

A journey into Jimbo Fisher?s hometown

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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:

From here to there: How Jimbo Fisher emerged from a small West Virginia mining town to become Bobby Bowden?s successor at Florida State

The Jimbo Fisher story: some bonus pictures

Florida State QB Ponder poised to become household name

NFL Draft database: Search every UM, UF and FSU player drafted

Search selections of every NFL Draft pick in school history from the Miami Hurricanes, Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles.

Answering questions about the Seminole Boosters

++Story Talks FSU Visit

NoleDigest caught up with Ja'Juan Story to get the latest on his recruitment.

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FSU BASKETBALL:

Basketball Players Earn Honors

Florida State University sophomores Solomon Alabi and Chris Singleton have been named to the All-ACC Third Team and the ACC All-Defensive team and freshman Michael Snaer has been named to the ACC All-Rookie team in balloting conducted by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association.

Singleton, Alabi, Snaer earn conference honors

With the way the Florida State Seminoles have played defense this season, they were bound to have players nominated for the All-ACC Defensive team.

FSU men's basketball embraces No. 3 in ACC

Solomon Alabi admits it was weird.

As the regular season ends, a three-pointer

2010 ACC Men's Basketball Pre-Tournament Teleconference from Monday, March 8

Hamilton's Monday Teleconference

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FSU BASEBALL:

Noles One-Hit JU In Win

Second-ranked Florida State (11-0) kept its undefeated record intact Monday evening in Jacksonville (6-5) as three Seminole pitchers combined for a one-hit shutout en route to a 2-0 victory over the Dolphins.

'Noles' pitching stumps J'ville

A rare Monday-night game almost provided another rarity for the Florida State baseball team.

Seminoles survive pitching duel

Florida State Named CBI Team of the Week

Cardullo Named ACC Player of the Week

The senior hit .600 in four games as FSU defeated two ranked opponents last week.

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

11 Noles Earn Trip To NCAAs

The NCAA released the participants in the 2010 NCAA Indoor Championships in Fayetteville, Ark. Monday night a list that featured 11 Seminoles. Leading the way will be Charles Clark and Kim Williams who both will enter the two-day meet as the top athletes in their respective events.

Eleven 'Noles track athletes earn NCAA bids

A pair of national champions highlight the group of athletes the Florida State track and field programs will send to the NCAA Indoor Championships this weekend in Fayetteville, Ark.

Mitchell Named ACC Men's Indoor Track Performer Of The Year

Sprinter tallied 19.5 points at the ACC Indoor Championships

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

WR Boldin on Baltimore: ?It's a place that fits me'

Newsome happy he finally got Boldin

Boldin's Baltimore arrival erases Newsome's 2003 mistake

Five Things To Consider About Anquan Boldin

Anquan Boldin didn't add up for Pats

ANTONIO CROMARTIE PATERNITY ISSUES

Antonio Cromartie's Kids Benefit From Jets Trade

Team hands over 500K early to help pay child support

Keep or Cut: Geno Hayes

Raiders release WR Javon Walker

Patriots could pursue RB/KR Leon Washington?

Toney Douglas: Knicks coach to extend backcourt rotation

Knicks rookie Douglas solid in backup PG role

Sioux Falls' Alexander Johnson Named Performer Of The Week

Tigers game brings back memories for Diaz

Outfielder used to skip school to watch spring games as kid

J.D. Drew Will Have Huge Year for Red Sox

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

New faces take field for Tigers

Everywhere Kyle Parker turned on Monday, things were different.

Clemson trustees OK pay raises for football coaches

Maryland to play Notre Dame in 2011

Maryland and Notre Dame have agreed to meet in football at FedEx Field in 2011 in what Maryland's athletic director calls "a statement game."

Miami Hurricanes RB and Glades Central grad Damien Berry realizes he's the main man now

Irving is refocused, rested and ready

N.C. State linebacker Nate Irving keeps the photos of his mangled sport utility vehicle close at hand, so he can remember where he has been and how fortunate he is.

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ACC BASKETBALL:

Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association Announces 2009-10 All-ACC Teams Top three scorers Vasquez, Scheyer and Delaney named unanimous first-team picks.

Open Practice Schedule for #ACCtourney Announced

ACC Coaches Discuss #ACCtourney in Final Weekly Teleconference

ACC Tournament has chance for some surprises; some others not so much

Boston College hoops coach Skinner a golden Eagle in 2007-08

The worst season of the last decade for the Boston College men?s basketball team turned out to be financially golden for coach Al Skinner.

Purnell has Tigers on guard for ACC tourney

Early game? Late game? Who cares? Certainly not Clemson basketball coach Oliver Purnell, whose team won't begin play in this week's ACC tournament until late Thursday night.

Questions tire out Blue Devils

From the questions Mike Krzyzewski gets asked repeatedly by the media, you would think the Duke coach was running a hospital ward rather than a basketball team.

For Terps, respect starts coming

Maryland moved up Monday to No. 19 in the Associated Press Top 25 -- the team's highest ranking this season -- and learned that senior guard Greivis Vasquez has become the first Terrapin in seven years to be named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team.

Tracking the Terps: Gary Williams on the rankings

Hurricanes? Dwayne Collins won?t practice, status for ACC tourney uncertain

Williams: It's not too late to change

North Carolina coach Roy Williams made it clear after Saturday night's 32-point loss at Duke that his team needed to "change its behavior" if it wanted any chance to win a game - much less four in a row - in the ACC tournament.

Can the Tar Heels win four straight and avoid the NIT?

For first time, Tar Heels blanked on All-ACC teams

UNC's fall from grace

Marcus Ginyard stood on the practice floor Monday and seethed. He was surrounded by cameras and note pads, and he didn't particularly enjoy the experience.

Bennett: Absences behind suspension

During his weekly teleconference on Monday, Virginia coach Tony Bennett delved into a little more detail regarding the sudden loss of his leading scorer, who was named to the All-ACC second team on Monday.

UVa has random class checks

Tony Bennett, who suspended Sylven Landesberg, says the system has loopholes.

UVa?s Baker leaves the team

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ACC BASEBALL:

No. 14 Miami Heads to Orlando to Face UCF Tuesday

The 14th-ranked University of Miami baseball team heads back out on the road in Florida for the second straight mid-week, traveling to Orlando to take on UCF Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at Jay Bergman Field.

Orlando natives face off on the pitching mound as UCF hosts No. 13 Miami

Hurricanes will play the Knights in Orlando for the first time in 20 years

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

Money tarnishing the college game

TV is key to future for Big 12

Auburn recruiting: A busy week in review

Steve Addazio, not Urban Meyer, expected to address Central Florida Gator Club

Linebackers coach D.J. Durkin prepares for first Gators spring practice

Blog: Tebow on the air in Jax

Tebow on Urban Meyer: ?He?s going to get back and have a great season and Florida is going to dominate?

Plant football honors the past

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Division I Polls

RPI 35.Florida St.

Big East Tournament Glance

Buffalo (8) UTEP (24-5) VS (9) Florida St (22-8)

Expect big drama in Big East tournament, not big upsets

The Big East?s Big Spenders? Just Check Out the Standings

Three of the bottom four teams in the regular season ? DePaul, Providence and St. John?s ? spend the least amount on basketball among the non-football-playing institutions.

Big 12 to announce future tourney sites in June, but no permanent homes

Alabama takes newfound confidence and cohesion into this week's SEC tournament

'We believe in our team a lot,' Charvez Davis says as Tide prepares for SEC Tournament

Grading the Tide

Tide's Mitchell named SEC Freshman of the Week

Auburn will try to get on the board after SEC West goes 0-for-24 against the East's Big Four

Grading Auburn basketball, and a check of the SEC

UConn sets the record straight: 71 and counting

The announcement could barely be heard above the cheers of thousands in the XL Center last night.

Gators want faster start

Florida has fallen behind by double-figures in the first half in three straight losses, only to battle back before fading down the stretch. It's something the Gators will look to reverse Thursday in the first round of the SEC Tournament.

Florida Gators basketball team doesn't know reason for slump but knows it needs to end

Forecasting the SEC Tournament bracket 2010 ? Where will Florida Gators finish?

Gators a lock for NCAAs? Some SEC coaches think so

Summit league Tournament

IUPUI moves to title game
IUPUI squandered a 21-point lead but recovered to beat Oral Roberts 69-65 Monday night.

Wall or Cousins for SEC's top basketball player?

Big Ten tournament title drought bothers Tom Izzo

Mizzou's '40 Minutes of Hell' is Anderson's own creation

Basketball helped Missouri's Kim English overcome stuttering

North Texas holds off Denver 63-56 to advance to Sun Belt Conference title game

Why Notre Dame Has Succeeded Without Harangody

Luke Harangody's absence has been an opportunity for his Notre Dame teammates to improve, and it has changed the course of the season.

Pitt's Gibbs named most improved in Big East

Pitt did not have anyone who made first-team All-Big East, and a Pitt player will not win conference player of the year when that award is handed out this afternoon.

all-big ten teams have a purdue flavor

Boilers clean up
After winning a Big Ten record 22nd regular-season conference title, the individual awards arrived for Purdue.

Seton Hall?s Bobby Gonzalez Is a Divisive Figure in the Big East

Siena 72, Fairfield 65, OT: Host Siena Rallies to Win Third Straight MAAC Title

Horn: it's NCAA, bit or bust

All the pieces are in place for South Florida hoops

USF's unlikely bid to make its first trip to March Madness in 18 years still remains a possibility.

Relevance just the first step

Coaching Big East doormat USF to respectability was tough enough for Stan Heath, who wants even more.

Does .500 record in Big East equal NCAA bid?

USF basketball fans: Here's what to root for

Palm reading: Bulls out of NCAAs, Seton Hall in

St. Mary?s upsets Gonzaga in WCC title game

Troy knocks off defending Sun Belt champs in tourney semifinals

Wofford earns first NCAA basketball tournament bid

Wofford, which began playing Division I basketball only in 1995, is now stepping onto college basketball's biggest stage.

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OTHER BASEBALL:

College Top 25: March 8

Virginia remains No. 1 while UCLA moves up
5. Florida State

Jag baseball sets up for two-game series with Tennessee Tech

Tanner says USC must prove self on field

Standing on the Carolina Stadium field after Sunday?s 19-6 loss to Clemson, USC baseball coach Ray Tanner understood there might be some people wondering just how good his team is.

Time on USC's side after rough loss

STANDING ON THE Carolina Stadium field after Sunday's 19-6 loss to Clemson, USC baseball coach Ray Tanner understood there might be some people wondering just how good his team is.

Gamecocks vs. Crusaders

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

UGA QB Mettenberger arrested in South Georgia

Zach Mettenberger, a candidate to be the University of Georgia?s starting quarterback in the fall, was arrested on five misdemeanor charges over the weekend in the South Georgia town of Remerton.

Leach to deliver deposition in lawsuit against Texas Tech

Police to interview Roethlisberger, 7 others

Police investigators Monday said they are arranging to interview Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger about sexual assault allegations lodged against him by a young woman, and that they will seek a DNA sample.

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Projecting the first round of the NFL draft

Former Bucs safety Allen signs with Steelers

Ex-Buccaneers safety and special teams standout Will Allen signed a free-agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Cowboys best/worst all-time draft picks: Quarterback

Ravens, fans likely enjoying Roethlisberger's mess

Dallas Mavericks cruise to 12th straight win

The Timberwolves committed 26 turnovers Monday night and the Mavericks took advantage, rolling to their 12th consecutive victory with an almost-too-casual 125-114 thumping of Minnesota.

Orlando Magic notebook: Dwight Howard has more breathing room on technical fouls than previously thought

Will Magic?s Matt Barnes return next season?

After watching his dirty-work duties include tormenting Kobe Bryant on Sunday, wouldn't it be a shame if Matt Barnes and his attitude signed...

Miami Heat should trade Michael Beasley at first opportunity

Void prompts options

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Miami will explore free agent possibilities as point guard Rafer Alston's exile from the team continued.

Iverson acknowledges 'tough times'

Iverson posted four messages last night on his Twitter account telling fans he expected to overcome the most recent obstacles in his life.

Mauer is Minnesota's natural wonder

Doctor in Drug Inquiry Says He Treated Rodriguez

Lightning: Stamkos seeks milestone

Purcell now getting opportunity to shine

Talk of Teddy Purcell's sleight of hand with a hockey stick arrived in Tampa long before he did.

NASCAR pondering next move

Was high-flying crash too much for NASCAR?

Should NASCAR suspend Carl Edwards?

Jimmy Buffett sponsors Jamaican team in Iditarod dogsled race

March 7, 2010 7:23 AM

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FSU FOOTBALL:

Forty-five years ago the West Virginia football and basketball coaches meandered up and down the narrow valleys in an old bus, stopping at each small coal town to spin stories and sing the school songs with Mountaineer faithful.
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FSU BASKETBALL:

Noles Down Miami, 61-60

Luke Loucks and Deividas Dulkys each scored 13 points to lead Florida State to a 61-60 victory over Miami on Saturday.

'Noles lock down 'Canes

It was a fitting end to one of the best regular seasons in program history. Leading by one, with five seconds left, the Florida State Seminoles men's basketball team did what it's been doing for pretty much the whole year. It smothered the opposing offense.

Noles make their point to the NCAA with 61-60 squeaker over the Canes

Florida State edges past Miami 61-60

University of Miami men end regular season with loss to Seminoles

Despite a 12-0 run for the lead with two minutes left, UM lost and sealed a last-place seed in the ACC Tournament.

Miami Hurricanes fall in to ACC men's basketball cellar with last-second loss to Florida State

UM rally falls just short in loss to Florida State

Freshman guard Durand Scott missed a jumper at the buzzer in the Hurricanes 61-60 loss to FSU

Reserves get job done for FSU

Luke Loucks is averaging fewer than five points per game this season for the Florida State Seminoles men's basketball team.

Loucks� Game Winner Saves �Noles

Loucks' late 3 rescues 'Noles

Luke Loucks' 3-pointer with 1:52 left puts the Seminoles ahead and ends a scoring drought of 3:40, and FSU holds on for the win.

Florida State thoughts

Florida State 61, Miami 60: Postgame thoughts

Seminoles survive at Miami

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FSU BASEBALL:

Noles Roll To Win Over Georgia

Timely hitting and quality pitching were the correct formula on Saturday night as third-ranked Florida State (9-0) rolled to a 9-2 victory over No. 25 Georgia (6-5) in front of a packed crowed of 5,287 on Mike Martin Field inside Dick Howser Stadium.

Holt, Gast spark FSU win

It wasn't just the fact that Tyler Holt went 1 for 5 on Friday night that had Florida State's junior center fielder so upset.

Seminoles down Georgia with team effort

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

Sarah Hamilton Shines In South Florida For Florida State

Florida State softball team earns victories over Connecticut and Michigan State thanks to junior�s stellar showing in the circle.

Seminoles Win 5-2 Over Miami

The Seminoles are now 8-3 since 2002 against the Hurricanes.

FSU Wraps Up Last Chance Meets and UNF Open

Maurice Mitchell ran the nation's fourth fastest indoor 60m dash time.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Boldin could help Flacco take flight

Risky Cromartie addition could give Jets top defensive backfield

Players love Jets head coach Rex Ryan, but he faces big test with Antonio Cromartie

Rolle is in a league of his own

J.D. Drew Likes Red Sox' Outfield Alignment This Season

Drew welcomes new OF neighbor

Posey seeing time at first base this spring

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

QB Boyd eagerly awaits his shot

Nobody should be more curious about Kyle Parker's future at Clemson than Tajh Boyd.

Clemson football: 5 names to know

Five names you should know or reintroduce yourself when spring football practice begins todayat Clemson:

Running backs impress

The Hurricanes' first spring scrimmage saw encouraging signs from running backs and room to work on for receivers and defenders.
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ACC BASKETBALL:

Tigers keep eye on an ACC bye

The Tigers have accomplished their main regular-season objectives, likely clinching a third consecutive NCAA appearance, and enter March madness on an upswing as opposed to last year's collapse.

No. 4 Duke Mauls North Carolina, 82-50

Scheyer, Singler and Smith Combine for 65 Points in Huge Victory

Blue Devils crush Tar Heels

Coach Mike Krzyzewski wasn�t sure if his team had ever done it before, but he seemed happy that they did. After humiliating rival North Carolina with an 82-50 stomping Saturday night, Duke�s players cut down the nets at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

For Duke, ACC title extremely important

Tech's defense goes flat against Hokies

Maryland holds off Virginia, earns share of ACC title

Maryland holds off a late Virginia charge to claim a 74-68 victory Saturday in Charlottesville, enabling the Terrapins to claim a share of the ACC regular season title.

Terps escape Virginia with win

The No. 22 Maryland Terrapins can finally exhale after surviving one of those uncomfortable sorts of games that they were expected to win handily - and almost didn't win at all.

Maryland's ACC Tournament Slate Begins to Take Shape

Terps too much for Cavaliers

Virginia played valiantly without leading scorer Sylven Landesberg, who was suspended for the rest of the season for academic issues; Normally mild-mannered coach Tony Bennett picked up the first technical foul of his career for spiking his jacket like...

Cavs lose game, Landesberg

Virginia loses its regular-season finale, but the bigger news involves its best player.
The bigger bombshell came 45 minutes before tipoff, when Virginia announced that Bennett had suspended leading scorer Sylven Landesberg for academic negligence.

Bennett sticks to standards, no matter the cost

Hokies pad NCAA resume

Virginia Tech improves to 3-4 against top-50 RPI teams and gains a bye in the ACC tourney.

Duke tops Ga Tech in ACC women's semis

Pack's 2nd half run puts them in ACC final

The N.C. State women's basketball advances to the finals of the ACC Tournament for the first time since 2007, defeating Boston College 63-57 in the semifinals of the ACC Women's Basketball Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum on Saturday.
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Florida Atlantic Evens Series Against Baseball, 15-6

#15 South Carolina Outlasts #9 Clemson 7-5 Saturday in Greenville

Whit Merrifield's two-out, run-scoring single in the ninth inning gave #15 South Carolina the lead and the Gamecocks held on for a 7-5 win over #9 Clemson in front of 7,105 fans at Fluor Field on Saturday afternoon.

Dynamic duo leads USC past Clemson

Two innings into Saturday�s game between Clemson and South Carolina, the Tigers boasted a four-run lead and the look of a team ready to win the weekend series against their rival. Jackie Bradley and Whit Merrifield put a hold on that.

Duke Pitchers Post Second Straight Shutout in 7-0 Win

Blue Devils Strike Out 18 Batters in Win Over Temple

No. 4 Tech Baseball Registers 19-5 Victory Over Rutgers

Junior catcher Cole Leonida was 4-for-5 with four RBI, as the No. 4 Georgia Tech baseball team (9-1) compiled a season-high 20 hits in a 19-5 victory over Rutgers (1-7) Saturday afternoon at Russ Chandler Stadium.

Maryland Runs Past Hofstra, 10-3

The Terps defeated Hofstra 10-3 Saturday behind Brett Harman's arm and the team's legs, as the Terps set an ACC record with eight stolen bases.

'Canes knot series with UF baseball

Pelaez, Melendres Lead No. 10 Miami Past No. 5 UF, 9-6

Zeke DeVoss, Scott Lawson and Chris Pelaez combined for eight hits and senior closer David Gutierrez came in late in the eighth to shut the door for his third save as No. 10 Miami defeated No. 5 Florida, 9-6, Saturday night at Alex Rodriguez Park.

No. 12 North Carolina Earns Wild Victory Over Michigan 7-6

Freshman Chaz Frank went 3-for-4 with one RBI and two runs scored to lead No. 12 North Carolina over Michigan 7-6 Saturday in front of 1662 fans at Boshamer Stadium. The two teams combined for 24 hits and 26 runners left on base in the eventful game. Patrick Johnson (2-1) earned the victory allowing one run on six hits in six innings. Carolina improves to 8-1 and guarantees a series victory with the win, while Michigan falls to 4-6 on the year.

Buchanan's Arm; Wolfpack Offense Rolls

The NC State baseball team's offense continued to score in double digits and

Virginia rebounds to rout Dartmouth

No. 1 Virginia Baseball Dominates Dartmouth, 14-3

Hokies complete double-header shutout sweep of Long Island

Starters Hahn and Mantiply combine for 17 strikeouts in pair of wins

Cooney Shuts Down Xavier in 6-1 Wake Forest Win

Freshman left-handed pitcher Tim Cooney gave up only one run on six hits in a career-high 7.2 innings pitched as Wake Forest defeated Xavier 6-1 in the second game of ...
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Talk of Big Ten, Pac-10 expansion creates tension among other conferences

New Gators QB Brantley not trying to imitate Tebow

UK football notebook: Cats fighting for position

Show me something, mister

Like any football player approaching the end of his college career, LSU running back Richard Murphy has a list of personal goals, items he wants to be able to revisit years from now and know he did everything he could to accomplish.

Physical drills set tone for Tigers

Horns' Gilbert era came early, but that gave QB confidence

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NCAA selection suspense could be lacking

This season's NCAA Tournament picture, which awards at-large selections, has a relatively soft bubble.

Big 12 Tournament pairings set

Flying Acy leads Baylor over UT; Bears get Big 12 tourney bye

Baylor's teamwork evident in 92-77 blitz of Texas

After slow start, Cougs dominate

By the time BYU and TCU took the court Saturday afternoon for a Mountain West Conference basketball game at the Daniel-Meyer Coliseum, it had already been decided that they would meet again Thursday in the conference tournament because of what happened in the league

No. 12 Butler 68, Wisconsin-Milwaukee 59

Bulldogs close in on title with 19th consecutive win

Gators look to spoil Kentucky's Senior Day

Florida looks to pull off the improbable against Kentucky

College basketball scouting report: Florida vs. No. 3 Kentucky

Fading UF faces biggest obstacle

The Gators are facing must-win games to end their NCAA Tournament drought.

Gators to face Auburn in first round of SEC tournament on Thursday

Georgetown routs UC

The Bearcats' annual late-season collapse continued as Cincinnati folded in the second half of the game against Georgetown.

No. 2 KU takes MU apart in 77-56 blowout

Kansas State loses to Iowa State; 85-82

Cats already own SEC title heading into finale

When South Carolina beat Vanderbilt on Saturday, Kentucky clinched its 44th Southeastern Conference regular-season championship. The upset in Nashville eased any urgency Kentucky might have felt to beat Florida on Sunday to avoid having to share the title.

Cards stun No. 1 Syracuse in last game at Freedom Hall

Perfect send-off

Tasmin Mitchell�s last offensive contribution for LSU at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center wasn�t a basket or an assist, but a screen.

Rebels rally to stun Arkansas, tie Dogs for West title

A couple minutes after Saturday afternoon's game, Chris Warren was roaming the halls of Bud Walton Arena with his usual facial expression that alternated between boredom and disinterest.

Mizzou misses out on bye, gets No. 5 seed for Big 12 tournament

Harangody back as Notre Dame tops Marquette in OT

Pitt, Marquette exceeded expectations most

Panthers No. 2 seed for Big East tournament

Boilers wrap up share of another Big Ten title

USC stuns No. 13 Vandy

University of South Carolina coach Darrin Horn drew the play up for his senior in the huddle, and Devan Downey executed.

Farewell gift for seniors

USF celebrates Senior Night with a win over UConn that boosts its NCAA chances.

Bulls shooting even higher after UConn upset

The South Florida basketball team can see the NCAA Tournament bubble from where they are

Vols take momentum to SEC Tournament

No. 16 Tennessee held Mississippi State scoreless for the first six minutes and rolled to a 75-59 win to end the regular season on a three-game win streak.

Bruce Pearl: 'That was the best basketball we've played'

Missing even its defense, UT has no prayer of winning U

Defense sends Texas A&M men over Oklahoma

UCLA loses to Arizona State, 56-46, in regular-season finale

Caracter slams in winner, No. 24 UTEP edges UAB

Derrick Caracter scored the final six points for UTEP, including a game-winning dunk with 1 second left that gave the 24th-ranked Miners a 52-50 victory over UAB on Saturday night.

USC basketball season ends with fifth straight loss

Vandy's top winner leaves with loss

Vanderbilt had a senior moment on Senior Day. It was a lousy way to honor the career of Jermaine Beal, who has been part of more wins than any Commodore.

Stunning loss costs Vanderbilt momentum

Stallings questions Commodores' heart
Vanderbilt's plan was to treat Jermaine Beal to one last home win and roll into the SEC Tournament with a shot at a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

For 'Nova, ball now in freshmen's court

Bob Ford: The blueprint for beating Villanova this season isn't a secret. If you can contain Scottie Reynolds and Corey Fisher - with a particular emphasis on preventing drives to the basket - that is a pretty good place to start.

Same script, different feel

Butler's shot in OT gives WVU win over No. 9 'Nova, No. 3 Big East seed

No. 1 seed in NCAAs within reach for WVU

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LSU holds on to nip Pepperdine

Maybe it wasn�t completely necessary for LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri to educate his team on just how large the challenge was looming Saturday when the top-ranked Tigers squared off against Pepperdine.

Rebels turn back Tulane, 5-1

Alex Yarbrough had two doubles and a single to lead Ole Miss to a 5-1 victory over Tulane on Saturday in a non-conference baseball game at Turchin Field.

MSU Baseball: Bulldogs win a pair in own tournament

Freshman right-hander Chris Stratton allowed two runs and struck out nine to lead Mississippi State (7-3) over Southeast Missouri and to a sweep of two Saturday games in the BankFirst Challenge.
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Projecting the first round of the NFL draft

NFL Draft test questioned

Study concludes that success on Wonderlic test is unrelated to future football performance.

Beat goes on: Out-manned Mavericks win 11th straight

Roddy Beaubois' timing for stepping up as the Mavericks' newest secret weapon couldn't have been better. He had a season-best 24 points in Saturday night's 122-116 win over Chicago, Dallas' 11th straight victory.

Wade, Beasley lead Heat past Hawks

Dwyane Wade scored 38 points, and Michael Beasley capped a big fourth quarter with seven consecutive points in the final two minutes, helping the short-handed Heat beat the Hawks on Saturday night.

Heat suspend Alston indefinitely

Bolts beat Thrashers, halt losing streak

The Lightning ended a five-game losing streak by beating Atlanta 6-2 behind newcomer Teddy Purcell.

Esposito expresses faith in Vinik

Camilo Villegas leads by three at Honda Classic

On a hazy day at PGA National, Villegas makes himself at home with a three-under-par 67

Lindsey Vonn wins her third straight downhill title

She ties Bode Miller for most career World Cup victories by an American with 32.

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Rams to welcome legendary Bowden as guest speaker at 2010 coaches clinic

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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Spring Coaching Clinic

Clinic to be held March 25-27

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BC Upsets FSU

Boston College upset Florida State, 67-60, in the quarterfinal round of the ACC Tournament Friday night in Greensboro, N.C. Alysha Harvin and Cierra Bravard led the Seminoles with 13 points apiece.

Jacinta Monroe Injury Update

Senior forward to return for postseason play

Florida State ousted by Boston College: Monroe injures ankle in loss; X-rays indicate no bone break

Jasmine Gill led Boston College to its most significant upset in a late-season string of them, scoring six of her 13 points during the run that lifted the Eagles past No. 8 Florida State 67-60 on Friday night in an Atlantic Coast Conference quarterfinal.

BC pulls off upset

On to 1st ACC women�s semis
All of a sudden Boston College is on a Cinderella run in the Atlantic Coast Conference

Wyckoff Named ACC Legend

Wyckoff was one of 12 former athletes honored Friday.

Florida State's Christian Hunnicutt earns a spot on the ACC women's basketball all-Academic team

Seminoles vs. Hurricanes

Florida State, which has won four of its last five games, travels to play at Miami in its final game of the regular season on Saturday March 6 at 12 Noon at the BankUnited Center in Coral Gables, Fla.

Florida State Overdue for Recognition

Unsung Ryan Reid does all the little things � and does them well � for the Florida State Seminoles

Scoring drought puzzling FSU

College basketball preview: FSU at Miami

Gators and Seminoles still waiting to learn conference tournament seeds, while Knights know their fate

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Noles Down Dawgs 12-1

Third-ranked Florida State (8-0) kept its undefeated record intact Friday night with a 12-1 victory over No. 25 Georgia (6-4). The win was the third straight over the Bulldogs and second in a row over a ranked opponent.

'Noles muzzle Dawgs

There were times last season when Sean Gilmartin dominated opponents with just a fastball and a change-up.

Diamond Dogs Report: Florida State Seminoles 12, Georgia Bulldogs 1

Dominant Gilmartin steals the show

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No. 18 FSU Beats EMU and FAU

Florida State softball team run-rules Eastern Michigan, 8-0, and then defeats Florida Atlantic, 6-3, to start the FAU Miken Classic in Boca Raton, Fla.

FSU softball sweeps a pair

The No. 18 Florida State softball team began play at the FAU Miken Classic in Boca Raton with an 8-0 victory over Eastern Michigan and a 6-3 triumph over host-school Florida Atlantic on Friday.

FSU Kicks Off Outdoor Season At UNF Spring Break Open

`Noles open first day successfully with 12 top five finishes.

Seminoles Get Ready For Spring Break On The Road

The Seminoles will begin their spring break in Miami before heading to Texas.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Ravens trade for wide receiver Boldin

Team trades 3rd- and 4th-round picks for Cardinals receiver and 5th-round selection

Boldin's trade doesn't up his value much

Derrick Brooks 'keeps door open,' but admits playing days likely over

Cromartie Comes With a Trouble Tag

Cromartie and NY, a train wreck coming?

Cornerback Antonio Cromartie vows NY Jets won't regret trading for him

New York Jets say cornerback Antonio Cromartie was risky aquisition, but talent will pay off

Dockett knows about Rolle. Maybe

Dunn formally rejoins Falcons, as part owner

Mavericks like what they saw in Von Wafer

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Univeristy of Miami's Sean Spence is determined to improve his play

Healthy Sean Spence looking to put pop back in Hurricanes� defense

Take An Insider's View of Carter-Finley Stadium

Newly launched GoPack.com virtual tours include 31 different step-by-step views

Very few surprises on UVa roster

Starting center Jack Shields is not returning along with two linemen who didn't play in 2009.

College-Football Notebook: Grobe shuffles staff; Hokies full of holes

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ACC Insider: Teams jostling for NCAA attention

Devils turn it around

Four months ago, Duke appeared in danger of falling alarmingly far behind North Carolina in the basketball rivalry that never fails to capture the nation's attention.

Duke's Scheyer one of six finalists for the Cousy Award

Duke senior point guard Jon Scheyer was named as one of six finalists for the Bob Cousy Award on Friday by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Joining Scheyer on the finalists list are Sherron Collins (Kansas), Scottie Reynolds (Villanova), Eva..

Next for Georgia Tech - Virginia Tech

Tech needs win to improve NCAA chances

Two Tech seniors share hoops memories

Terps are wary of letdown at Virginia

If the No. 22 Maryland Terrapins require any additional motivation against Virginia today, they need only remember how dazed and depressed they were as they trudged off the John Paul Jones Arena court one year ago after losing to the Cavaliers.

Maryland basketball's latest goal: Win one at Virginia

Maryland can clinch at least a share of the ACC regular season championship when it plays Saturday at Virginia, where the Terrapins haven't won since 2006.

Cameron not crazy to Heels

North Carolina forward Deon Thompson distinctly remembers how he ran off Duke's court last year, flashing four fingers in celebration for the Tar Heels seniors who had just won their fourth straight game at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

UVa in need of a senior moment

Bennett looking for passion from a lackluster bunch

Hokies eye 'quality' victory

Georgia Tech has an RPI rating of 35, and the Hokies have just two wins over such foes.

Devils survive Terps

The top-seeded Blue Devils hold on for a 66-64 victory over the ninth-seeded Terrapins at Greensboro Coliseum.

Ga. Tech ousts Wake Forest

Brigitte Ardossi left the game with a bloody nose. She returned in time to deliver a knockout punch.

Pack outlasts Cavaliers

With every putback, every shot as the shot clock expires, every loose ball collected diving on the floor, N.C. State is building the persona of a dangerous basketball team.

Greensboro artist sculpts memorial to N.C. State�s Yow

During the ACC women�s basketball tournament, a pr
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ACC BASEBALL:

Dean Leads Baseball Past Florida Atlantic, 5-2

Junior pitches 7.0 solid innings

Tigers rally past Gamecocks

Pitching in the biggest game of a career spanning all of 21 innings, David Haselden said his heart rate peaked briefly in the ninth inning Friday night.

Ness & Manno Shut Out Temple in 3-0 Win

Senior Duo Strikes Out 12, Walks Just One

McGuire Leads No. 4 Jackets in Shutout of Rutgers

The No. 4 Georgia Tech baseball team (8-1) recorded its fifth shutout of the season i

Maryland Downs Hofstra, 6-3

Maryland snuck out to an early lead over Hofstra, tallying single runs in the first and second innings, and the Terps went on to defeat the Pride 6-3 Friday.

No. 5 UF baseball wins opener with No. 10 Miami

Canes fall to UF

Chris Hernandez entered his first Friday night start of the season looking for a little payback for the two NCAA regional losses the Florida Gators handed UM. He was denied.

Tar Heels, Harvey Top Wolverines 4-2

Junior Matt Harvey pitched eight shutout innings and struck out eleven batters to lead No. 12 North Carolina over Michigan 4-2 Friday at Boshamer Stadium. A spectacular double play in the top of the fourth followed by a two-run home run off the bat of Dillon Hazlett in the bottom of the frame, proved to be the lead Carolina would never relinquish. North Carolina improves to 8-1 on the year, while Michigan falls to 4-5.

Baseball Pounces Early to Down Quinnipiac

NC State baseball took down Quinnipiac in the opener of a three-game series,

Wright State Knocks Off No. 1 Virginia Baseball, 2-1

Homer-filled third inning lifts Hokies in home opener

Tech tops Long Island 9-2

Demon Deacons drop Musketeers

Back-to-back sixth-inning RBI doubles by Austin Stadler and Carlos Lopez propelled Wake Forest to a 4-2 win over Xavier (1-7) on Friday afternoon at Wake Forest Baseball Park.
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Richt's genuineness is one of his strengths

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Projecting the Field: No more 'What have you done for me lately?'

NCAA tournament expansion could become a big issue

The NCAA continues to mull the ideaof expanding the men's tournament field to as many as 96 teams, yet no one seems to agree on how or why this should happen.

SEC hoops season awards

Coach Lebo feeling pressure

While it isn't as important as football in that part of the country, there will be a lot of pressure on the Auburn basketball coach to win today's game at Alabama.

Gators must slow down John Wall, Eric Bledsoe to upset No. 3 Kentucky on Sunday

UF commitment Rivers clears air on Duke visit

UGA blog: �This kid got us into 10 million homes,� Mark Fox says of walk-on Connor Nolte

Mercer ends Dolphins' run in Atlantic Sun

Regular-season title means JU still receives NIT berth.

USC tries to find late spark

As the University of South Carolina men's basketball team enters today's regular-season finale against No.

Heath: Bulls can beat UConn or 'go home'

USF men's basketball coach Stan Heath understands his team's NCAA hopes ride on today's game.
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

UCF Coach George O�Leary deposition in Plancher wrongful death case could be held in open court

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Fins, Dansby agree to deal

The Dolphins and linebacker Karlos Dansby reached an agreement Friday that he is expected to sign Saturday.

Depleted, not defeated: Short-handed Mavs win 10th straight

Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy upset despite win over Nets, players happy with victory

No guarantees for point guards

In his first year with the Heat, Carlos Arroyo has gone from the team's No.�2 point guard, to inactive, to No.�2 again, to starter, to inactive, to No.�2, to inactive, to � what do you know? � starter again this week.

C's hold off 76ers

It was close at times, but the Celtics never lost control of the 76ers. Ray Allen (left) contributed 16 points.

New Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik not flashy, and that's good

Will Vinik's reign be a boon for Bolts?

There's already a refreshing sense of change around the Forum thanks to Jeff Vinik

Four set course record with 64s in second round of Honda Classic

Villegas, Kim tied atop Honda Classic leaderboard

Earnhardt takes Sprint Cup pole in Atlanta

He's struggled immensely lately, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. is on the pole for the first time in nearly two years.

Did Tim Tebow steal Darrell Waltrip's SUV? We get to the bottom of the great car caper

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An interview with new Florida State defensive ends coach D.J. Eliot

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Meet D.J. Eliot

Defensive Ends Coach D.J. Eiiot met with the media on Thursday afternoon and discussed his excitement to coach under Jimbo Fisher at Florida State and his defensive coaching philosophy. Click the "Watch Additonal" Tab to see the complete interview.

Florida State defensive ends coach D.J. Eliot wants Seminoles� ends to restore legacy

Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher will be on booster club circuit this spring

FSU already keen on Terriers DL Moore

How Florida Was Ordered To Play Florida State

Everybody knows the legislature ordered Florida to play FSU, right?

Football Legend Speaks in Charleston

Bowden talks faith, football at breakfast in Charleston

Bowden becomes honorary West Virginian

Coaching legend Bobby Bowden talks diabetes on 'Sharing Miracles'

Bowden Tells Lawmakers To Lean On The Lord

Jenn Sterger will be on Versus' answer to SportsCenter

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Tournament Time

Seminoles will open ACC Tournament play Friday at 6 p.m.

Noles Visit Local School

Ward, FSU women eye ACCs

Florida State senior Angel Gray smiles wide when she's asked about teammate Courtney Ward's shooting form.

FSU men's basketball team can remove doubts

They have a chance to remove any doubt.

Florida State 51, Wake Forest 47: Thoughts on the day after

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FSU BASEBALL:

FSU vs. Georgia Preview

Diamond Dogs take on FSU in series

Georgia Baseball: Bulldogs fall to Alabama, begin a three-game weekend with Florida State on Friday

'Noles baseball riding high

Riding the momentum of two impressive midweek performances, the No. 3 Florida State baseball team will take on Georgia this weekend in a final tuneup for Atlantic Coast Conference play.
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FSU Opens Two Match Road Trip Against ACC Foe Clemson

Coach Hyde looks to tame the Tigers for the first time in her FSU career.

FAU Tourney Starts Friday

No. 18 Florida State softball team will play six games in five games as part of the FAU Miken Classin in Boca Raton, Fla.

FSU Travels To Last Chance Meets To Qualify For Indoor Nationals

The Seminoles will compete at the VT Challenge, Alex Wilson Invitational and the Iowa State Qualifier with a few `Noles opening the outdoor season at the UNF Open.

ACC Postgraduate Scholars

FSU's Terese Gober, Jordana Price and Carly Wynn receive academic awards.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Report: Arizona only wants third-round pick for Boldin

Report: Ravens to focus on Boldin, Walter

Dolphins not serious about Boldin trade?

Chargers Trade Cromartie To Jets

Cromartie in DMV, child-support bind

His driver�s license application on hold

Springfield Armor lose lead, game to Sioux Falls

Alexander Johnson had another strong game off the bench with 27 points and 12 rebounds

San Francisco Giants: What�s Good for Pablo Sandoval Is Good for Buster Posey

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ACC's lunchtime links

Swinney excited about start of spring practice

Tigers enter spring with �good foundation�

Among the obvious differences Dabo Swinney sees in his Clemson University football team in one year is that quarterback Kyle Parker won�t be at the first practice of spring.

QB quandary dominates Tigers' spring questions

With a freshman All-American returning at quarterback, few questions should swirl around the position during Clemson's spring practice. Think again.

Clemson flooded by e-mail for ad removal

Clemson University President James Barker has gotten more than 40,000 e-mails protesting the NCAA's decision to remove an ad from its Web site by the group that sponsored a Super Bowl ad featuring former Heisman trophy winner Tim Tebow.

New Miami assistants are familiar to football program

Defensive line coach Rick Petri and running backs coach Mike Cassano are looking to making successful returns to UM

Hurricanes hope fullback is king of the Hill again

Miami Hurricanes Show Interest in Wayne Gretzky's Quarterback Son

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Duke students expect a win

North Carolina and Duke students have watched as their teams' basketball seasons have gone in wildly different directions.

Terps' NCAA tournament stock rising

Win over Duke means big improvement in Maryland's seed

Maryland's win over Duke inspires College Park, and beyond

Wednesday's Maryland game ended too late for me to insert any thoughts into this space, so here goes. And in the time it took me to compile these thoughts, 43 Redskins were released. Wait, 44.

Wolfpack game to be broadcast in Spanish

N.C. State hopes a Spanish radio broadcast of the men's basketball game on Sunday on WCLY-1550 will help find new fans for the Manada de Lobos.

UVa's class of '06 defines mediocrity

Cavs' skid matches longest in 48 years

Another miserable start sends Virginia to its eighth straight loss. UVa has lost six games in a row by double digits.

Bubble Trouble Finds Wake Forest, ACC

Slump a mystery for Aminu: Scoring plummets for Wake Forest star, and Deacs have lost four straight

Boston College Advances to Face Florida State In Quarterfinals of ACC Tournament

The Eagles will need to handle the Seminoles' physical play, which concedes nothing.

Terps send Heels to a rare early exit

The North Carolina women's basketball team opened Thursday's first-round ACC Tournament game against Maryland with none of the energy or toughness it had shown in a victory over Duke in the final regular-season game.

Wolfpack keeps its composure

There were no double-digit deficits to overcome Thursday night as the N.C. State women's basketball team seized an early lead over Clemson and held on in the second half for a 59-54 victory at Greensboro Coliseum.

Wake Forest Earns Overtime Win Against Miami in ACC First Round

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BC and Florida Atlantic Set For Weekend Series

First game is scheduled for Friday at 6:30 p.m.

USC, Clemson ready to test new format

USC baseball coach Ray Tanner isn't sure he is going to like the new series format against rival Clemson, but he is ready to give it a try.

Baseball Game Notes: Duke vs. Temple (March 5-7)

Blue Devils Face Owls This Weekend at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

No. 4 Jackets Host Rutgers for Weekend Series

Following the postponement of Tuesday's mid-week game against Western Carolina, fourth-ranked Georgia Tech (7-1) returns to action this weekend with a three-game series against Rutgers (1-5) at Russ Chandler Stadium. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. Friday

Maryland, Hofstra Square Off Friday

The University of Maryland baseball team welcomes Hofstra for a three-game set starting Friday at 3 p.m.

UM, UF set to continue rivalry

The Canes will resume their oldest continuous rivalry when they face the Gators in a three-game series starting Friday.

Gators-'Canes renew rivalry

Miami vs. Florida baseball preview

North Carolina Plays Host To Michigan This Weekend

The three-game series is set to begin Friday.

Ciencin Leads NC State Baseball Past Xavier, 10-7

Wolfpack third sacker goes 5-for-5 with 6 RBIs

No. 1 Cavaliers Play Host to Wright State, Dartmouth This Weekend

Home schedule begins as Tech plays host to Long Island

Wake Forest Closes Homestand with Three Games Against Xavier

Wake Forest closes its 12-game, season-opening homestand this weekend as it hosts Xavier in a three game series at Gene Hooks Field at Wake Forest Baseball Park.
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Capital One Bowl and Outback Bowl will now compete

Capital One shifts to ESPN, Outback to ABC, Gator to ESPN2

New plan blooming as Gator Bowl will lead into Rose Bowl

Report: Expansion would add money to Big Ten

�Bama, 2 others offer Anthony Chickillo

Alabama set to visit White House on Monday

Jon Gruden works with Tim Tebow

Did Florida Gators cheat Tim Tebow? Most high-profile coaches win without grooming NFL QBs

Dogs open spring practice

Georgia Bulldogs Start Spring Search for QB

Day

1 for the Dogs� defense: �We all looked lost today�

Big Ten game-day traditions: Minnesota

DBs coach to spearhead Irish recruiting efforts

Ohio State's Pryor: Knee had unforeseen issues

Big East game-day traditions: Pittsburgh

Gamecocks have spring in their step

With South Carolina holding its first spring practice on the eve of spring break, it's tough to blame players if their thoughts drifted to Florida beaches or a week of their mother's home-cooking. But for the Gamecocks' new players and those trying new positions this spring, Thursday's two-hour workout felt like vacation arrived a day early.

Holtz: Some football practices open to public

Holtz gets up close and personal with USF fans

>From B.J. Daniels to recent late-season fades, USF coach Skip Holtz was candid in his town hall meeting.

USF RB Plancher granted 6th year of eligibility

USF's Joel Miller: 'I am not filing a lawsuit'

QB Paulus set to work out at Syracuse pro day

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

For many teams, more work left to do

For many teams in the major conferences, the start of March Madness has meant positioning and posturing more than making a final push toward an NCAA bid.

Nine more conference tournaments tip off this weekend

Alabama suspends F Green for violating rules

Oklahoma City (8) Florida St (21-8)

As Auburn wraps up regular season, decision looms on coach Jeff Lebo's future

Baylor's Griner captures attention, but not kind she's used to

Baylor dunker Brittney Griner suspended at least 1 game for throwing punch (with video)

Barring upset at Kentucky, Gators in must-win situation at SEC tournament

Former Gator Dwanye Schintzius begins recovery

Georgetown Hoyas' leading scorer Austin Freeman has diabetes

At 28-2, Calipari still asking players to buy in

Before Wednesday's game, Kentucky Coach John Calipari emphasized the need to keep Georgia from getting offensive rebounds. Then, in the game's first 10 minutes, Georgia used offensive rebounding to take the initiative.

UK's Senior Day should be for seniors

Calipari's hand bandaged after hitting clipboard

LSU falls to Ole Miss

The road wasn�t any more kind to LSU on Thursday night than it has been all season long. The Tigers dropped a 72-59 decision to Ole Miss at the C.M. �Tad� Smith Coliseum to finish the regular season 0-12 away from home.
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Izzo excited for a 'fun' stretch run

Foul shots keep Mich St. in Big Ten title hunt
Tom Izzo's emotional state changed with nearly every question he answered after No. 11 Michigan State won a 67-65 nail-biter against Penn State on Thursday night.

Staying alive

After an ugly February stretch that included losses in five of six conference games, any shot Ole Miss had at the NCAA Tournament was fading fast.

OU's Warren to undergo season-ending surgery

Oregon State coach agrees to 2-year extension

Gibbs leads Pitt to win against Providence

Gibbs rescues Pitt from Providence upset bid
It was another thrilling ending to a Pitt home game.

Heath wants No. 8 seed in Big East tourney

UAB loses to Memphis once again

UAB�s hopes for an NCAA Tournament at-large bid unraveled a little bit more Wednesday night at Bartow Arena. The unraveling came three points at a time. Or should we say one missed 3-pointer at a time?
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OTHER BASEBALL:

Tigers roll to 8-1 victory

With a pitcher with major-league potential on the mound for Pepperdine and runs at a premium Thursday night, the last thing Daniel Bradshaw wanted to do was make things any more interesting than they needed to be.

USC's first home run king dies

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

Former Gator facing two misdemeanor charges

Attorneys out of suit filed by ex-Penn State RB

Maryland police arrest 27 after Terps defeat Duke

Eddie Sutton discusses son Sean Sutton's drug problem

Allen Iverson's wife files for divorce

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Miami Dolphins raise 2010 ticket prices in many lower-deck sections

Jaguars likely to start free agent period quietly

Atiyyah Ellison, Kynan Forney coming back; Reggie Hayward becomes unrestricted free agent.

Mavericks' Jason Terry to miss a week to two months

Mavericks shooting guard Jason Terry, who suffered an orbit bone fracture in Wednesday's win over Minnesota, could be out anywhere from seven days to two months after he has surgery Friday.

Mavericks bracing for life without Jason Terry

Mavs should have gotten tougher, DeShawn Stevenson says

HEAT 114, LAKERS 111 (OT)

Down to the wire
Dwyane Wade had 27 points and 14 assists, and this time the Heat held off late-game heroics by Kobe Bryant - who hit an overtime-forcing jumper - to hold off the Lakers.

C's bring in Finley

Michael Finley decided to sign with the Celtics, Henry Thomas, his agent, confirmed, and he will be with the club tomorrow - his 37th birthday.

NASCAR attendance, ratings off to slow start

NASCAR president Mike Helton is well aware that the season is off to a slow start at the gate and on the television screen.

What NASCAR needs is a little Marxism

March 3, 2010 7:26 PM

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FSU FOOTBALL:

Coaching legend Bowden to speak at FCA event

Reflections on a Florida State Career: Rod Owens

++FSU looking to New Jersey for DL help

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FSU BASKETBALL:

Seminoles vs. Demon Deacons

FSU set for big game vs. Wake

Tonight�s game: Wake Forest at Florida State

FSU men's basketball vs. Wake Forest

Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Florida St. Seminoles 3/3/2010

Walking on with a purpose: FSU's A.J. Yawn is member of National Guard, ROTC

If you're going to show up to the game tonight, you might as well be loud, right?

A post-mortem on Clemson as the Noles try to get their game face on for Wake

Florida State forward Chasity Clayton earns a spot on the ACC all-freshman woman's basketball team

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FSU BASEBALL:

FSU Tops UF In Tampa

A seven-run first inning proved to be the difference Tuesday night as No. 3 Florida State (7-0) defeated No. 5 Florida (5-1) 10-5 in the second game of the Florida Four Tournament on Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla. The game was the first of four meetings between these intra-state rivals.

Seminoles top Gators in battle of unbeatens

'Noles hand UF first loss in baseball

Florida State baseball rides seven-run first inning to win over Florida

Strong first inning carries Seminoles

FSU scores seven runs in the first inning then holds on in the ninth to beat Florida 10-5.

Gators rally, fall to FSU 10-5 in Tampa

Parker shines in FSU's 10-5 win

Explosive Noles win in Tampa

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

Hamilton: Pitcher Of The Week

Junior Sarah Hamilton tossed two no-hitters last weekend for the No. 18 Florida State softball team and was named the ACC's Co-Pitcher of the Week Tuesday.

Silva leads FSU women's golf to 10th place finish

Florida State midfielder Amanda DaCosta heads to Sunrise with U.S. Under-23 women's national team

Dix Tabbed All-Decade

Former sprinter was picked as the top collegian of the last decade.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Lions deal for Cromartie falls through

FSU S Rolle runs 4.69

NFL Combine: Florida State's Dekoda Watson turning heads

Former Seminoles linebacker has impressive performance in drills.

Drew hopes surgery leads to better at-bats

Right fielder's offseason procedure removed bone spurs

Bochy on Posey: 'Matter of time'

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ACC FOOTBALL:

Clemson defense to focus on four areas

The biggest question for Kevin Steele between now and September will be if he's figured a way to stop Georgia Tech on third down.

ACC's best game-day traditions: Miami

Offensive line boasts strength in numbers

With four redshirt freshmen and two newcomers among 11 offensive linemen on its spring roster, UM hopes to have a versatile, tougher group in the trenches.

ACC's best game-day traditions: More nominations

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ACC BASKETBALL:

More Is Less

Clemson defeats Georgia Tech 91-80

Playing in what they hope is their final home game, seniors Trevor Booker and David Potter combined for 32 points to lead Clemson to a 91-80 victory against Georgia Tech on Tuesday night.

Booker goes out a winner

It comes as no surprise when tears go by on Senior Night, but you generally see them shed by the players in their last home game or the parents of those players.

Title on line for Terps, Blue Devils

Duke can take ACC title with win tonight

Maryland vs. Duke

Jackets' road woes continue

Tech is a not lock for the NCAA tourney.

After four years, Vasquez one of Maryland's all-time greats

Vasquez makes Maryland go

The image of Greivis Vasquez literally wiping the Comcast Center floor dry during a break in Maryland's win last week over Clemson perfectly captured the essence of the Terrapins' team leader.

They made Greivis Vasquez, then they broke the mold

Greivis Vasquez's four-year tenure at Maryland was not a career as much as a four-act play. Filled with theater. Filled with athletic arrogance of the highest art.

Andray Blatche and Greivis Vasquez have rehabilitated their images with stretches of incredible basketball

UNC 69, UM MEN 62

Heels top Canes
UM made North Carolina work for its victory, but faded fast in the final minutes during a 13-0 Tar Heels run.

UM's latest loss kills NCAA Tournament hopes

#2000: Seniors wrap up home careers with victory

Marcus Ginyard and Deon Thompson closed out their North Carolina home careers last night.

UNC holds off Miami

Seniors Marcus Ginyard and Deon Thompson helped the Tar Heels squeak out a 69-62 victory against Miami on Tuesday night. It marked the 2,000th win in the program's history.

NCSU's Smith stays positive

Tracy Smith leads N.C. State in scoring, rebounding and perspective.

Still mired in slump, Cavs aim for late turnaround

Virginia gears up for Boston College; Landesberg is listed as day-to-day

Cavaliers search for stroke

Virginia hasn�t shot more than 38 percent from the field in its last seven games. In three of those games, UVa shot less than 34 percent, including a 31-percent brick-a-thon in the loss to Duke on Sunday.

Baron chooses Virginia

To many, it was a bit surprising that Virginia coach Tony Bennett�s first recruiting class � a group of five players � had no point guards in it. UVa�s roster for next season is noticeably thin at the position. Plus, Bennett himself is a former point guard.

Witcher enjoyed good, bad times

"He's been part of kind of the rebirth of our program," Tech coach Seth Greenberg says.

Will the Deacs roar in March?

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ACC BASEBALL:

Maryland Falls To VMI In Extra Innings

Adam Kolarek gave Maryland a dominant pitching performance, but the Terps were unable to hold on to a slim lead down the stretch, falling in 11 innings to VMI.

Win for UM in baseball

Freshman left-hander Steven Ewing allowed just two runs in 6 1/3 innings in his first career start and Yasmani Grandal had three doubles to help the 10th-ranked University of Miami baseball team defeat host South Florida 15-2 on Tuesday.
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Recruiting blog: UF going after dual-threat QB Driskel

Joe Haden could see NFL stock fall after disappointing 40 time

Will impressive NFL Combine performance fuel more Tebow-to-tight-end talk?

USC seeks Garcia�s backup, No. 1 tailback

USC football: spring practice preview

UT quarterback Garrett Gilbert starts to 'just be myself'

Now it's Acho's turn

After three productive years, Horns defensive end Sam Acho is assuming a leadership role.

Stock soaring at TE for Plant City's Prestwood

Nature Coast WR Ja'Juan Story has two more offers

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Signature victory slips away for Gators against No. 13 Vanderbilt

Florida squanders opportunity to bolster NCAA Tournament resume.

Once again, Gators struggle down stretch

Loss to Vanderbilt puts Gators in bubble trouble

Gators see NCAA hopes slipping away after loss

Gators failing to close out games, NCAA Tournament bid

Vandy's Jenkins finds rhythm in hostile environment

Kentucky visits suddenly raucous Athens

Calipari rejects 'slump' talk

During Tuesday's news conference, a reporter prefaced a question to John Calipari by noting the "little slump" in Kentucky's three-point shooting.

UK notes: Hood implores Calipari to play him more

Marquette whips Louisville 69-48

Dogs need Augustus to step up in March

This time last year, Kodi Augustus arrived

Downey caps home career

Although his dreams of an invitation to the NCAA Tournament appear to be all but dead, University of South Carolina senior point guard Devan Downey remains motivated for tonight�s game.

Devan Downey: A leader to the end

Men's pregame: USC vs. Alabama

Bulls hold off DePaul

Down five points at halftime, USF recovers to beat DePaul 63-59 for its eighth Big East win.

Returning to No. 1, Orange like the view

Fifth-year seniors Andy Rautins and Arinze Onuaku made their final home game at Syracuse one to remember, combining for 35 points as the Orange beat St. John�s last night, 85-66, in their first game in two decades as the No. 1 team in the nation.

Vols know Arkansas is a spoiler

UT has some bad memories of its recent games against Arkansas.

Tonight's game: UT men vs. Arkansas

Vanderbilt grabs a win over Florida

Vanderbilt picks up a big road victory and secures a first-round SEC Tournament bye.
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OTHER BASEBALL:

Attorney explains why UK pitcher left

UM pitchers fan 15 in 7-2 victory over Memphis

Matt Tracy struck out a career-high 10 batters in five innings Tuesday night to help Ole Miss defeat Memphis 7-2.

Canes rout sloppy Bulls to start Florida Four

Nothing went right for the Bulls in a 15-2 loss to Miami at the Florida Four Classic at Steinbrenner Field.

Prado: Bulls' 15-2 loss to Miami 'embarrassing'

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Points guard: At 36, Mavericks' Kidd becoming a sure shot

The Mavericks are hurtling along on an improbable eight-game winning streak, led by a point guard who's soon to be 37 and in some ways better than eve

Terry responding in return to 6th-man job

Mavericks' 'D' delivering

Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson playing like an all-star again

Game preview: Golden State Warriors at Orlando Magic

HEAT 110, WARRIORS 106

Wade gives timely lift
Dwyane Wade scored 35 points and added 12 assists to rescue the Heat and break a four-game losing streak with a win against the Warriors.

Celtics get it righted

Nate Robinson came off the bench to spark the Celtics, scoring 14 points in 15 minutes.

Analysis of Celtics-Pistons

Iverson won't return to Sixers this season

LeBron files paperwork to change numbers

Rays have only a few questions to answer

The Rays will kick off the spring with only a handful of undecided positions and roster spots up for grabs.

Baldelli returns as an assistant

Same old story

The Olympic break did nothing to change the basic plot when it comes to the Lightning. It all came into play in a 7-2 loss to the Flyers, especially during Philadelphia�s five-goal third period.

Lightning show no urgency

Lightning sale to Vinik appears almost complete

PGA Tour's Florida Swing at a glance

Tiger Woods back from family counseling

Will Tiger Woods return for Florida Swing, and nine other things to watch

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FSU FOOTBALL:

Meet Greg Hudson

Florida State linebackers coach Greg Hudson meets the press

Florida State linebackers coach Greg Hudson: You?re either a Jedi Knight or you?re not

Hudson speak to media

ACC's best game-day traditions: Florida State

Squeezing an indoor practice facility onto Florida State's crowded campus

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FSU BASKETBALL:

Monroe, Ward Named All-ACC

Senior forward earns second straight honor

Ward Earns ACC Honor

Junior guard averaged 20.7 points per game on the week.

'Noles celebrate regular season ACC title

Monroe, Ward earn spots on the All-ACC team

FSU disappointed after loss to Clemson

Clemson 53, Florida State 50: Thoughts on the day after

Watered-down NCAA hoops tourney helps UF, FSU

2010 ACC Men's Basketball Teleconference from Monday, March 1

Stan Jones talks FSU basketball

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FSU BASEBALL:

Johnson Named ACC Player of the Week

The sophomore from Tampa, Fla., drove in a team-high 10 runs in FSU's sweep over Hofstra this past weekend.

Gators, Phillies On Deck

FSU opens a tough stretch vs. rival Florida

History on tap for baseball at Florida Four

Holt talks upcoming schedule

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

Silva Leads Women's Golf Team

Junior shoots even par in first round of Kinderlou Forest Challenge.

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Will the Rams find any takers for Alex Barron?

Reports: Lions unlikely to make deal for Antonio Cromartie

Robinson Could Break FSU's First-Round Drought, Fast

NFL Combine Q&A with former Florida State safety Myron Rolle

Myron Rolle Returns To Football With Mentor Samari Behind Him

Safety Rolle needs to use his brain, not injure it

Did Bucs insult FSU's Myron Rolle? Enough already

Posey waiting for his chance with Giants

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OTHER FSU NEWS:

Renowned paleontologist Leakey coming to FSU

Florida State U. Pulls Out of Kuali Open-Source Software Project

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

Five names to know for Tigers� spring work

Tech QB Shaw transferring to Georgia Southern

For Hurricanes� tight end Richard Gordon, it�s time to show �I can play�

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ACC BASKETBALL:

Maryland's Greivis Vasquez and Jordan Williams Earn ACC Basketball Honors Vasquez is named Player of the Week Award for the second-straight week and fourth time this season.

Duke's Zoubek sees effort pay off

Tech aims for key road win at Clemson

Terps in Top 25 for first time since late Nov.

Terps enter AP Top 25 poll at No. 22

Weird win caps a wild ride for Terps

Double-OT triumph over Hokies caps a mercurial 5-win streak

Maryland-Duke tickets hottest in years

UM basketball freshman Garrius Adams becomes mainstay

Miami vs. North Carolina basketball preview

Tar Heels poised to make history

In one of the most disappointing seasons in the history of North Carolina basketball, the Tar Heels near the end of 2009-10 more concerned about being able to win No. 16 than No. 2,000.

Heels, on NIT bubble, could play on road

Ginyard back to having fun

North Carolina shooting guard Marcus Ginyard set another career high on Saturday when he grabbed a Wake Forest missed shot with six seconds left.

Cavs look on the bright side

While Tony Bennett was obviously dismayed with his team�s non-competitive outing against Duke on Sunday night, he was happy to discuss certain aspects of his team�s performance that he was pleased with.

A struggling team in search of confidence

Wake Forest will head to Florida State for Wednesday's critical ACC game in search of something that it last possessed two weeks ago at Virginia Tech.

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ACC BASEBALL:

Florida State's Johnson, Virginia's Hultzen Earn ACC Baseball Honors Johnson drove in a team-high 10 runs while Hultzen played a key role in a series sweep.

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

Terry Bowden: Bring on playoffs to replace BCS

SEC West spring football preview

John Brantley not looking to become Tim Tebow 2.0

Tebow defends Meyer, coaches

QB Tim Tebow defended Gators coach Urban Meyer from Internet and radio criticism that Meyer didn't do enough to adjust his star's throwing motion to make it NFL-ready, choosing instead to leave it alone in order to win.

FIU releases football schedule

Gamecocks begin spring practice this week

Scouts are flipping over USF's Pierre-Paul

If backflips were one of the Scouting Combine's tests, Jason Pierre-Paul would be the top prospect.

Pierre-Paul helps stock with unofficial 4.64 in 40

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

NCAA Tournament projection

Just when we have the college basketball season figured out, March Madness is upon us

Knocking at the 'Dores

Vanderbilt the latest team between Gators and the NCAA Tournament

College basketball scouting report: No. 13 Vanderbilt vs. Florida

Werner, Gators face Commodores today

Werner says last home game will be tough

Werner's up-and-down Florida career nears end

Florida's Dan Werner heard every jeer, took in every groan, read every critical comment.

Dan Werner takes verbal abuse in stride as he prepares for his final home game at Florida

Calathes brothers enjoying hoops life in Greece

Nick Cathales: No regrets over leaving UF for Greece

USC basketball player Dominique Archie considering pursuing sixth season

Longhorns take Top 25 plunge, then storm past Sooners

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OTHER BASEBALL:

College Top 25: March 1

Virginia remains No. 1 after weekend sweep
5. Florida
6. Florida State

Baseball pregame: USC vs. Presbyterian

Prado, USF will face off against state's best

Catcher Sim takes long path to Bulls baseball

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

Citadel QB Miguel Starks charged in armed robbery case

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Super Bowl Headed to New York?

Miami Dolphins have plenty of options to draft a wide receiver early

Joey Porter the latest to burn bridges on way out

When Joey Porter gets his release from the Dolphins, he will belong on a short list in South Florida sports history, not necessarily for his production, but his insubordination.

You be the Bucs' GM: DB's pose questions

The Buccaneers secondary is a mixture of aging veterans and unproven youngsters. What would you do?

'Enthusiasm, heart' underrated as Mavericks win 8th in row

Shawn Marion and the Mavs rallied in the fourth for an 89-84 victory at Charlotte.

Nelson leads Magic in 126-105 rout of Sixers

Heat in 'must-win' mode

The Heat has placed several calls for urgency during a season that has left its playoff hopes on life support, none as desperate as the one that rang from the locker room after Sunday's loss.

Pierce looks ready

Paul pierce should be near full speed when the Celtics visit Detroit tonight, but center Kendrick Perkins (flu-like symptoms) is doubtful.

Finley intrigues Celtics

The San Antonio Spurs waived veteran swingman Michael Finley on Monday and the Celtics are considering bringing him in to fill one of their two...

The time has come for Lecavalier to be a leader

It's time for No. 4 to get off his butt, or his contract, and be a captain

PGA Tour file of John Daly details his many breakdowns

Golfer's troubled history includes fines, suspensions and probations.

PGA Tour caddie Richard �Greg� Rita dead at 54

Rita, a Jacksonville resident, won majors with Curtis Strange and John Daly.

Harbour Town tournament searches for title sponsor

March 1, 2010 6:43 AM

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++Clinton-Dix Impressed by FSU

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FSU FOOTBALL:

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FSU BASKETBALL:

ACC Champs!

Ninth-ranked Florida State cruised to its eighth straight victory Sunday, getting 15 points apiece from Courtney Ward and Christian Hunnicutt in a 94-61 rout of Maryland.

Seminoles' women cruise past Terrapins, claim share of ACC title

Eager to ring up a feel-good victory before entering the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, the No. 9 Florida State women's basketball team got exactly what it was looking for against struggling Maryland.

Seminoles Fall To Tigers

Trevor Booker scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds Sunday as Clemson rebounded from an early 13-point deficit to defeat Florida State 53-50, sweeping its season series with the Seminoles.

Mistakes cost FSU men against Clemson

Clemson rallies for a 53-50 win at Florida State

'Noles blow lead, fall to Clemson

Trevor Booker scores 19 points and grabs 11 rebounds as Clemson rebounds from an early 13-point deficit to defeat Florida State.

Florida State collapses down stretch in 53-50 loss against Clemson

Clemson Tigers rally over FSU, boost hopes for ACC bye

Offense will come and go.

Clemson's Young clutch from long range

Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton and Clemson coach Oliver Purnell discuss Tigers� 53-50 victory against FSU

FSU lets one slip away, Clemson sweeps series

Little Otto Petty was a big player

Last Wednesday evening, Florida State's men's basketball team soundly whipped North Carolina in Chapel Hill. The Seminoles did it with one of the nations tallest teams and were lead by 6-foot-9 Chris Singleton.

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FSU BASEBALL:

Noles Remain Unbeaten

No. 2 Florida State (6-0) registered its second series sweep in as many weeks with a 14-4 victory over Hofstra (0-6) in game three Sunday afternoon on Mike Martin Field inside Dick Howser Stadium. The win kept the Seminoles undefeated all-time against the Pride as the Garnet and Gold have now won all 10 games in the series.

FSU baseball completes sweep of Hofstra

Now, it gets tougher.

Seminoles sweep again

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

FSU Clobbers Kent State, 6-0

No. 18/22 Seminoles softball team gets win on Sunday; finishes 4-1 at NFCA Leadoff Classic.

Florida State softball shuts out Kent State

Seniors Carly Wynn and Tory Haddad homered and the 18th-ranked Florida State softball team beat Kent State, 6-0, on Sunday afternoon.

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

Combine: Spiller hopes speed equals staying power

Former UM star Jimmy Graham lets tough-guy persona show through

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ACC BASKETBALL:

Duke crushes Virginia

With the 67-49 defeat of Virginia, Duke's players sent a message to Maryland heading into the biggest ACC game of the basketball season at 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Duke win sets up Maryland showdown

With a showdown at Maryland for the ACC title looming, Kyle Singler and Jon Scheyer gave No. 5 Duke exactly what it needed on Sunday night -- a big lead and a chance to cruise to the finish.

Duke overwhelms Virginia

Without Landesberg in the game, UVa didn�t have a prayer against fifth-ranked Duke, losing its seventh straight, 67-49, in front of a crowd of 13,663 at the John Paul Jones Arena.

Landesberg out; UVa routed

UVa's leading scorer, Sylven Landesberg, is unable to play because of a deep thigh bruise.

Cavs flop without top scorers

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ACC BASEBALL:

Baseball ACCtion: Sunday, February 28

MANHATTAN 12, UM 7

UM used seven pitchers in Sunday's loss to Manhattan in the weekend series finale. 'When you score seven runs, you've got to win,' Hurricanes coach Jim Morris said.

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

Tim Tebow runs a 4.7 at NFL combine

Urban Meyer back in continental U.S. after Hawaii's Tsunami scare

Is it a trap? Some students oppose Admiral Ackbar for Ole Miss mascot

USF's Mitchell runs 40 in unofficial 4.44, 4.42

Grothe talks about rehab, CFL, Bill Murray

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Spartans pay back Purdue

Raymar Morgan had 16 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 14 Michigan State beat No. 3 Purdue yesterday, 53-44, snapping the host Boilermakers� 10-game win streak.

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OTHER BASEBALL:

FIU 7, ORAL ROBERTS 6 (10)

FIU Golden Panthers sweep Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, stay perfect at 6-0
Lammar Guy drove in the winning run for the second game in a row, and FIU won in the bottom of the 10th inning to sweep out Oral Roberts.

Mincey helps Pirates sink Gamecocks

South Carolina found itself being quietly dominated by East Carolina on Sunday afternoon, and the No. 10 Gamecocks could do nothing to stop it.

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Miami Dolphins have plenty of options to draft a wide receiver early

Experts say picking Berry can bear fruit for Bucs

Monte Kiffin's opinion carries weight around One Buc Place, and he says Eric Berry is ready for the NFL.

Jaguars� Del Rio breaks down linebackers, Reggie Nelson and David Garrard

Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio explains why he can�t talk quarterback David Garrard into stardom, in addition to outlining the team�s situation at linebacker and why he thinks safety Reggie Nelson continues to struggle.

Terrell Owens back on market with Buffalo Bills not offering deal

Dallas Mavericks hang on for seventh straight win

The Dallas Mavericks led the New Orleans Hornets by 25 points in the third quarter, but had to slug it out down the stretch to escape with a 108-100 victory Sunday night.

Dwight Howard manages just 7 points, 5 rebounds, but Orlando Magic win

Marcin Gortat filled in for Dwight Howard. So did Rashard Lewis.

Stan Van Gundy explains why he doesn't love in-game television interviews

Wade returns but Heat remains in a rut with 96-80 loss to Magic

Heat guard is uneven after missing four games with a strained left calf, scoring 17 of his 21 points in the first half, as the Heat's losing streak is extended to four. For Michael Beasley, it's a one-point, one-rebound night.

Time for home work

Kendrick Perkins believes the Celtics need to show more fight and pride on the court, particularly at home.

Canada outlasts U.S. to take gold medal

Sidney Crosby's goal eight minutes into overtime gave the Canadians a 3-2 victory and Olympic glory.

Youth is silver lining for US team

Obama owes Canadians beer

With Miller, Vonn leading the way, U.S. rules Alpine

Medal haul validates U.S. as Winter Games superpower

An euphoric end to a bittersweet Olympics

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FSU FOOTBALL:

It was one sentence in an hour-long press conference: "You don't need to be sick to get better." A simple thought, to be sure. And one that has been used in any number of settings.

Daytona Beach Mainland OL Garrett Clark offered grayshirt at FSU's second junior day; Cortez Davis, Ha'sean Clinton-Dix, Dee Hart also in Tally

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FSU BASKETBALL:

Seminoles vs. Tigers

Florida State, which has won three straight and four of its last five games, plays host to Clemson on Sunday Feb. 28, 2010 at 5:30 at the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Fla.

FSU gets another try vs. Clemson

Game preview: Clemson at Florida State, 5:30 p.m.

Men's pregame: Clemson vs. Florida State

Clemson at Florida State men's basketball

Regular Season Finale

Riding a seven-game winning streak and having already won the most regular season games in school history the Florida State Seminoles will look to close out the 2009-10 regular season campaign on a high note Sunday when they take on Maryland at 3 p.m.

FSU looking to add to its already memorable season

The Florida State women's basketball team already has posted its best regular-season victory total in school history, and the Seminoles will have a chance to pad that number today at Maryland.

Kamm sends Sickles to state basketball semifinals

A desperation game-ending shot by Clearwater's Okaro White, from just beyond mid-court, fell just short. White, a 6-foot-8 forward bound for Florida State University, was limited to six points (12 below his average) on 2-for-13 shooting. White, who picked up three fouls in the first half, missed his first nine field-goal attempts.
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FSU BASEBALL:

FSU Sweeps Doubleheader

No. 2 Florida State (5-0) completed the sweep of Saturday's doubleheader blanking Hofstra (0-5) 13-0 in game two Saturday afternoon on Mike Martin Field inside Dick Howser Stadium.

Seminoles claim a pair from Hofstra

Johnson propels Noles in game one

Noles take care of business

Video: Martin talks double header victory

Photo gallery from FSU-Hofstra Game 1

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

FSU: ACC Indoor Champs

The 13th ranked Florida State men's track and field team continued its Atlantic Coast Conference streak Saturday by capturing its eighth consecutive, ninth overall, ACC Indoor Championships title.

'Noles men's track wins another ACC indoor title

Collecting trophies never gets old for the Florida State men's track and field team.

No. 19 FSU Wins Thriller

The No. 19 Florida State men's tennis team defeated No. 16 Pepperdine 4-3 on Saturday afternoon in a thrilling match. Freshman Andres Bucaro (Guatemala City, Guatemala) rallied from a set down to win the final two sets that clinched the Seminoles victory.

Hamilton Tosses No-Hitter

Junior Sarah Hamilton throws no-hitter against Hofstra to cap off two-win day for No. 18 FSU softball team.

Hamilton slings no-no, 'Noles wins twice

Florida State junior and former Chiles High standout Sarah Hamilton threw a no-hitter Saturday and the Seminoles' softball team earned wins over Mississippi Valley State and Hofstra at Day 2 of the NFCA Leadoff Classic in Columbus, Ga.

Men Claim 3rd at ACC's

The 2010 Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Swimming & Diving Championships concluded Saturday as the Florida State Seminoles took third place, behind Virginia and North Carolina, with 566.5 points. Highlights included Andy Hodgson winning his second straight 200 back conference title, and Rob Holderness winning the 200 breast and resetting his school record.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Cardinals may be more motivated to deal Anquan Boldin

Chiefs In Prime Position to Trade For Anquan Boldin

Fins won't offer third-rounder for Boldin?

Titans Unlikely To Make A Play For Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin

Ex-Seminoles S Myron Rolle already fielding tough questions from NFL execs

J.D. Drew happy to stay out of the news

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ACC FOOTBALL:

Spiller one of NFL draft's big mysteries

UM's storm gaining steam

Freshman running back Westleigh Storm Johnson, who everyone calls by his middle name, has Randy Shannon and veterans raving so far during spring practice.
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ACC BASKETBALL:

BC can�t get a handle against Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech was not going to allow Boston College to smoothly run its flex offense, which is so compact it can fit in a phone booth. Instead of being picked off by screens and cuts, the Yellow Jackets played disruptive defense, often taking the ball out of the hands of Eagles point guard Reggie Jackson.

Turnovers costly as Eagles come up short

Clemson looks for separation in ACC

The Clemson University men's basketball team is scrambling for its postseason life.

Clemson sets its sights on tournament first-round bye

Free throws a state of mind for Tigers

Clemson might be changing its perception as a poor free-throw shooting team.

Shumpert shoots Jackets past B.C.

Terps outlast Va. Tech in double overtime

They waited through a three-hour delay for the start of the game because of a broken water main and then endured two overtimes, a raucous crowd at Cassell Coliseum and a Virginia Tech team that hadn't lost at home all season.

Win well worth the wait

Greivis Vasquez scores 41 points as the Terps outlast the Hokies in double overtime in a game that's start was delayed for three hours.

NCAA hopes fading for Miami Hurricanes

Struggling UM allowed a nine-point lead to slip away, and now its only way into the NCAA Tournament probably is through the ACC tourney.

Miami collapses down stretch, falls into last place in ACC

Tar Heels survive

The struggling Tar Heels held on in four shaky final minutes at the free-throw line to fend off Wake Forest

Tar Heels figure it out

With about seven minutes left Saturday afternoon and his Tar Heels leading by a rare double-figure margin, freshman Leslie McDonald looked up at the scoreboard and felt something that has often been lacking by North Carolina down the stretch this season: confidence.

Drew II struggles, even in win

In a season when late leads have been rare for North Carolina and wins scarcer than usual, Larry Drew II wasn't helping the Tar Heels hold on Saturday afternoon.

Wolfpack survive scare to Smith and down Hurricanes

Wolfpack nudges win streak to two

It took until the last two games of February, but N.C. State has put together its first ACC winning streak.

Duke next up for UVa

Learning a lesson from Duke�s past

Hokies' NCAA outlook dampened by Maryland

Virginia Tech suffers its third loss this week and first this season at home. | Maryland 104, Tech 100 2OT

Broken water main delays Terps-Hokies tipoff

Va. Tech's Delaney one of ACC's best

Former Towson Catholic standout has emerged as Hokies' star player

woeful: Deacons a mess right now

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ACC BASEBALL:

Florida Atlantic Beats BC, 13-2

Anston has three hits and scores both runs

#15 Tigers Rally to Top Wright State 8-6 Saturday

Brad Miller, Phil Pohl, and Jason Stolz, the bottom three batters in the Tigers' lineup, combined to go 4-for-8 with seven RBIs to lead #15 Clemson to an 8-6 come-from-behind win over Wright State in front of 4,690 fans at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Duke Locks Up Series With 8-4 Win Over Fordham

Piwnica-Worms & Currier Combine for Seven RBI

Tech Baseball Pounds Xavier in Shutout Saturday

Junior Brandon Cumpton pitched seven shutout innings of one-hit ball, and the third-ranked Georgia Tech baseball team (7-0) belted a season-high five home runs in a 15-0 win over Xavier (0-5) Saturday afternoon at Russ Chandler Stadium.

Terps Drop Home Opener To Delaware

Fast start by Delaware dooms Maryland

Terps Top Delaware, 10-6

Adam Kolarek and Matt Marquis hit back-to-back home runs to help Maryland rally from an early deficit to defeat Delaware 10-6 Saturday in the second game of a doubleheader.

No. 10 Miami Rolls Past Manhattan, 18-1

Junior lefty Chris Hernandez struck out nine and junior catcher Yasmani Grandal drove in five runs as the 10th-ranked University of Miami baseball team picked up its fifth straight win to open the 2010 season with a 18-1 blowout victory over Manhattan Saturday night at Alex Rodriguez Park.

Maine Upends North Carolina 5-3

A two-run two out home run off the bat of Ian Leisenheimer drove Maine to a 5-3 win over No. 11 North Carolina Saturday in front 1015 fans at Boshamer Stadium. Maine (1-4) led the entire game recording their first victory of the season. North Carolina falls to 5-1 on the year.

Baseball Keeps Rolling, Downs JMU 6-2

Wolfpack improves to 6-0

No. 1 Virginia Baseball Routs Rhode Island, 22-2

Wake Forest Falls to Kent State in 12 Innings, 11-5

The Kent State Golden Flashes broke a 5-5 tie with six runs in the top of the 12th inning and handed Wake Forest an 11-5 loss in the first game of a doubleheader on...

Wake Forest Rallies for 8-7 Win Over Kent State

Wake Forest broke a 7-7 tie in the bottom of the seventh inning on a go-ahead RBI double by shortstop Mark Rhine as the Demon Deacons defeated Kent State 8-7 in the...
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OTHER ACC NEWS:

Virginia Men Win Third Straight ACC Title

Virginia claimed its third consecutive and 13th overall Atlantic Coast Conference title this evening as the Cavaliers totaled 806 points at the 2010 ACC Men�s Swimming & Diving Championship at Koury Natatorium on the University of North Carolina campus.
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Big Ten Conference expansion likely will boil down to one consideration: money

Meyer can't escape stress

Urban Meyer is among Hawaii evacuees

Combine notebook: Austin came close to being Cards' coordinator

Ron Jaworski, NFL players say Tim Tebow can make it the NFL if he has time to develop

UK QB a 'three-man race', Phillips says

10 items of urgency facing LSU

M&T Bank Stadium to host 2014 Ohio State-Navy game

McCoy ready to work out, but won't throw today

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1-2 punchout is delivered

For the first time in four years, the nation�s top two teams lost on the same day: first No. 2 Kentucky, then Kansas a few hours later. And don�t think No. 3 Purdue is celebrating much, not after losing star forward Robbie Hummel for the season last week.

UA gets much-needed win at buzzer

ASU comes up short against California

Auburn shuts down LSU's Tasmin Mitchell, wins 74-59

At last, Baylor Bears men return from Norman with win over Sooners

After nearly 33 years of heartache, pain and frustration in this city, Baylor was finally able to kick in the door while playing a men's basketball game at the Lloyd Noble Center.

BYU loses big game, and big-game star

It was dubbed the biggest regular-season game in the history of the Mountain West and ... it turned out being everything it had been dubbed to be.

California clinches share of Pac-10 title

The Golden Bears defeat Arizona State, 62-46, for their first title since 1960.

Bulldogs slow Gators' run to NCAA Tournament

For the majority of Southeastern Conference play, Florida had grown accustomed to coming up with big plays and clutch shots in the closing seconds.

Second-half comeback falls short for Gators

Dogs hold on to upset Gators

Georgia 78, Florida 76: Postgame thoughts

Gonzaga defeats San Francisco 75-69 to win 10th straight WCC title

Oklahoma State lights up No. 1 KU

Collins takes the blame for Kansas� loss at Oklahoma State

Wildcats claw out 63-53 win over Tigers

UK notes: No quit or defense in Cats

In losing 74-65 at Tennessee on Saturday, No. 2 Kentucky put on display a familiar trait.

White heeds call, nails game-winner

Whether it was his teammates, coach Andy Kennedy or even his mom, Ole Miss guard Terrico White had been getting an earful over the past few weeks.

Fruits of labor

His team had just beaten South Carolina 76-63 to clinch a share of a divisional title here Saturday and Rick Stansbury looked out on an audience of mostly unfamiliar faces. So the Mississippi State coach went to work educating them on just how much he thinks this team has persevered.

New Mexico wraps up at least a share of conference crown as star guard Jimmer Fredette is forced to watch the second half from bench with an upset

STAR OF THE DAY

Ben Hansbrough G, Notre Dame Tyler's little brother, put away Georgetown after halftime, scoring the first 10 points of the second half on two layups and two three-pointers. Averaging 12.2 points entering the game, Hansbrough finished with 21 as the Fighting Irish popped the sluggish Hoyas, 78-64.

UNI men's basketball: No. 25 Panthers prevail in Jordan Eglseder's return

Northern Iowa center Jordan Eglseder returned from a three-game suspension to score 13 points, and No. 25 Northern Iowa beat Illinois State 61-55 on Saturday night to complete its first unbeaten season at home in 46 years.

Ohio State dismisses Michigan, keeps hopes alive for share of Big Ten title

Pitt Men: Panthers on verge of double bye for Big East tournament

Boilers vs. Spartans: It doesn't get bigger

Senior Keaton Grant is expected to start today in place of Robbie Hummel. But the idea isn't for Grant to try to be Hummel.

Mississippi State basketball takes down South Carolina

One month ago the South Carolina Gamecocks appeared to have put themselves in the conversation for an NCAA Tournament berth.

No defense, no problem for Bulls

Down nine with seven minutes to play, USF rallies again behind guard Dominique Jones, pulling out the win.

'Nova gets crushed by Orange

Syracuse made sure the "Game of the Year" in the Big East lacked any suspense and showed Villanova, at least for last night, which team deserved to win the conference's regular-season championship.

Vols pull off upset of No. 2 Kentucky

Before Saturday's game against Kentucky, Bruce Pearl asked his team how it wanted to be remembered. Then the Vols pulled one of their most memorable upsets.

Scotty Hopson provides key shot in upset

Bruce Pearl's a gem in a big game again

Aggies outrun, outgun No. 21 Longhorns

Texas freshman J'Covan Brown lies on the court after a collision during the second half against Texas A&M on Saturday. The Horns extended their losing streak at College Station to six games.

Barnes takes blame after UT's seventh loss in last 12 games

UT's Brown injures neck in fall during loss at A&M

UCLA experiences too few senior moments in 70-68 loss to Oregon

Vanderbilt finally wins at Arkansas

Vanderbilt Coach Kevin Stallings never had won in Bud Walton Arena before the 16th-ranked Commodores beat Arkansas 89-72 on Saturday.

Lineup twist helps secure elusive win over Bearcats

West Virginia finally gave Bob Huggins that elusive win over his old team Saturday afternoon, handing Cincinnati a 74-68 defeat at the Coliseum. In retrospect, it all sounds so routine, and in many ways it was.
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OTHER BASEBALL:

ASU baseball wins 2 more games over Towson

Roundup: UF tallies 20 runs in twin bill sweep

FIU 10, ORAL ROBERTS 9

Lammar Guy's heroics lift FIU past Oral Roberts
Lammar Guy got the winning hit with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to lift FIU past Oral Roberts 10-9 on Saturday night.

UK pitcher who left team will aim for June draft, father says

Monumental comeback lifts Tigers, 10-9

On the ropes wasn�t exactly where the top-ranked LSU baseball team expected to be with the game getting late Saturday afternoon when the Tigers tangled with William & Mary.

Rebels too much for Oakland

Michael Snyder and Zach Miller hit home runs to highlight the Rebels� eight-hit offense, while pitchers Aaron Barrett (3-0) and Eric Callender combined on a five-hitter.

Error-prone Bulldogs fall to SLU

Mississippi State (4-2) committed five errors in losing to SLU for the second straight day, allowing the Lions (6-0) to clinch the weekend series.

UNF baseball loses 4-2 to tournament host South Alabama

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Spokesman says NFL could change overtime format for playoff games

WQAM loses Dolphins rights, Clear Channel likely to take over broadcasting

Suh would be a defensive boon for Buccaneers

The Bucs hope they're the team Ndamukong Suh winds up playing for following the draft.

Will Jaguars be big spenders?

Free agent history painful; more emphasis on NFL Draft

Dallas Mavericks have luck on their side

Butler's status will be updated Sunday

Orlando Magic look to tame Miami Heat in possible playoff preview

BUCKS 94, HEAT 71

No passing the Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks gave the Heat another thumping Saturday, this time with Dwyane Wade watching from the bench, creating some distance from Miami in the playoff chase.

Nets cut down C's

You - and probably Doc Rivers - thought that at some point in their loss to the struggling Nets the Celtics would wake up. But by the time they finally did, it was too late.

Atlanta Braves Bobby Cox prepares to close a historic career

Head of baseball players' union still not sold on test for human growth hormone

Brandt Snedeker leads at Phoenix Open

Wild No. 16 is lifeblood of tourney

Party scene at 16th hole once threatened future of Phoenix Open. Not anymore.

Americans set record for medals

Here's a shiny statistic: America will top the medal count for the first time since 1932. It shows how far the nation has come since its dismal six-medal showing in Calgary in 1988.

USA's 'Night Train' drives into bobsled history

UF alum part of US 1st 4-man gold since 1948

Canada edges U.S. in final of speedskating team pursuit

Despite faltering in slalom, U.S. has historic alpine skiing success

Battle for the gold

It's the undefeated and unappreciated United States against talent-laden Canada in the men's hockey final for the gold medal. The final competition of the Games is a fitting end to a drama-filled Winter Olympics.

U.S. and Canada appear evenly matched in men's hockey final

Canada has the home-ice edge and more talent, but U.S. has played its roles perfectly so far in Vancouver.

Pressure on Canada into Sunday's hockey showdown against the U.S.

Finns rally to beat Slovaks 5-3 for bronze medal

Canadian men defeat Norway to take curling gold

After Vancouver, now it's Russia's turn in 2014

Weather issues will soon become Sochi's problem

February 27, 2010 10:06 AM

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FSU FOOTBALL:

Fisher era really begins

As he marched from station to station Friday afternoon, mostly barking admonitions and sometimes offering softer words of encouragement, Jimbo Fisher carried one of those annoying, ear-piercing air horns.

Gran understands the key to recruiting

4th Quarter Drills

Off to Florida State�s fourth-quarter drills

Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher discusses fourth-quarter drills, off-season conditioning

Fisher talks about 4th quarter drills

The Boosters' message to fans about an indoor practice facility: Be patient

A sad anniversary for Florida State

Bahamas native Devaughn Darling died 9 years ago and his family is still fighting for justice

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FSU BASKETBALL:

X-man coming along for FSU

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FSU BASEBALL:

FSU vs. Hofstra Preview

Thacker wins 100 breaststroke; FSU in third
'Noles set to face Hofstra
Mike Martin didn't try to sugarcoat this one. The scores � 18-2, 22-2 and 8-3 � wouldn't let him.
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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

Thacker wins 100 breaststroke; FSU in third

The third day of the 2010 Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Swimming Championships concluded Friday and Florida State's men's team remains in third place with 369 points in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Chibudu leaps NCAA's best long jump at ACC Indoors

As junior Gonzalo Barroilhet closed out the heptathlon to post five points for FSU, the rest of the Florida State men's track and field team, ranked No. 13, hit the Rector Field House after the second day of the 2010 ACC Indoor Championships on Friday in Blacksburg, Va.

FSU Earns Two NCAA Automatic Marks In Second Day Of ACC Indoor Championships.

The Seminoles are currently in second place as they head into the final day.

No. 18 FSU Splits 2 Friday

Seminoles softball team falls to Illinois, 4-3, and then pounds Southern Illinois, 9-1, at the NFCA Leadoff Classic.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Rumor: Arizona Cardinals will finally deal Anquan Boldin

Boldin trade talk heating up; Miami in the mix

Former Florida State star safety Myron Rolle gets an unexpected question from the Bucs

Leon Washington to be ready for start of season

JETS SET TO TENDER LEON AT SECOND ROUND LEVEL

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

BC's Herzlich already ahead of the game

The rain is pounding on the bubble that covers the field at Boston College�s Alumni Stadium. But inside it is dry and warm, with whistles blowing and the chatter of Eagles football players, who are in the middle of twice-a-week, high-speed offseason agility drills.

Right at home

UM's two newest position coaches � Rick Petri and Mike Cassano � feel like they've been in Miami before. That's because they have been.

Miami Hurricanes tight end Richard Gordon ready for one last try

Miami tight end Richard Gordon surprised a few of the coaches during a recent team meeting.
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ACC BASKETBALL:

ACC report

Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton doesn�t want to discuss the NCAA tournament right now, but you can bet the guys responsible for issuing March Madness invitations are discussing the Seminoles.

Battle for the bottom begins

It's the distinction nobody wants and the topic nobody wants to talk about, but N.C. State, Miami and North Carolina will engage in two games in the next four days that will likely determine last place in the ACC.

Tracking the Terps: What to watch for in Virginia Tech game

Tracking the Terps: Is Maryland vs. Duke really a rivalry?

Miami vs. North Carolina State basketball preview

UNC's Marshall plan

This is the first of two stories on incoming guards at North Carolina and N.C. State. Sunday: Lorenzo Brown brings hope to the Wolfpack.

No excuse for snub of Sampson

Hokies hope to use home court to their advantage against Terrapins

Virginia Tech Coach Seth Greenberg regularly writes letters to the editor of the Collegiate Times, the school's student newspaper, attempting to generate more support for his squad.

Tech basketball's tough guy

J.T. Thompson doesn't back down from challenges, but reveals his softer side while spending time with his young daughter.

Deacons eager for tipoff

Wake Forest could use a win over staggering rival North Carolina
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ACC BASEBALL:

BC Loses At Auburn, 6-5, In 10 Innings

Brian Fletcher hits walk-off home run

Tigers hold off Wright State in opener

Kyle Parker went 3-for-3 with two runs scored, and Alex Frederick retired the only batter he faced in the ninth to record his first career save as Clemson held on for a 4-3 victory in Friday's series opener against Wright State at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

Clutch Hit Propels Duke to 5-4 Win Over Fordham

O'Grady Singles in Game-Winner with Two Outs in Ninth

No. 3 Jackets Edge Xavier, 5-4

Junior Cole Leonida punched through an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning as the No. 3 Georgia Tech baseball team (6-0) held on to a 5-4 win over Xavier (0-4) Friday afternoon at Russ Chandler Stadium.

Friday Game vs. Delaware Postponed

The University of Maryland baseball team's game with Delaware scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday has been postponed. The teams will play a doubleheader Saturday at noon.

UM 7, MANHATTAN 3

Pelaez powers Canes to victory over Manhattan
Playing in a University of Miami baseball uniform has been Chris Pelaez's dream since he was a boy.

Harvey, Tar Heels Rout Maine 11-1

Junior Matt Harvey struck out nine batters in just 6.1 innings as No.11 North Carolina defeated Maine 11-1 Friday at Boshamer Stadium. The Tar Heels improve to 5-0, while Maine falls to 0-4 on the season. Nine different Tar Heels hit safely in the game as the Heels banged out 11 runs on 10 hits.

Russell Wilson�s Bomb Lifts Baseball Past #3 UC Irvine

Wolfpack overcomes two-run deficit in 10th inning to win

Hultzen, Cavaliers rout Rams

Hit parade leads Hokies to 17-2 win over Charleston Southern

Domecus and Sosnoskie hit two home runs each

Wake Forest Drops Series Opener to Kent State, 7-6

Kent State's David Lyon broke a 6-6 tie with a leadoff home run in the top of the ninth to lift the Golden Flashes to a 7-6 win over Wake Forest in the series opener...
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

SEC Football by the Numbers: Runner of the Decade

Tebow-palooza hits NFL

NFL Combine: Tim Tebow takes center stage

Former Florida QB doesn�t pass on chance to discuss his throwing motion.

Watch Steve Spurrier discuss why Tim Tebow will be a successful NFL QB

Tim Tebow to hold autograph signing session on March 6

Gators Brantley's team now

John Brantley juggling football and personal family issues

NFL puts premium on Maurkice Pouncey's versatility

Gators lineman Mike Pouncey is preparing to play without his twin

Cats name director of football operations

The University of Kentucky has hired Clifford Snow as its new director of football operations, Coach Joker Phillips announced Wednesday.

SEC schools deserve new rebel yell

This story begins a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. Or, Oxford, Miss. Close enough.

Gamecocks' bowl budget slices squarely

There was not much to celebrate from South Carolina's appearance in the Papajohns.com Bowl. But at least the Gamecocks didn't lose money on the trip.

Derek Dooley gets to know Vols

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

ASU vs. Cal: 'This game is the year'

It doesn't get much bigger than this: ASU vs. Cal today with perhaps the Pac-10 title on the line.

Auburn's bench: More duty against LSU?

No. 15 Butler 74, Valparaiso 69

Butler finishes unbeaten conference campaign with 18th straight win

Gators can't overlook Bulldogs on road

Parsons' tale of the tape

Chandler Parsons has become a film junkie in his junior season at UF, and it's paying off in the best stretch of basketball in his career. Parsons looks to lead the Gators to a win at Georgia today.

Florida�s Vernon Macklin has been a weekend warrior in February

Dogs could help pop Gators' bubble

College basketball scouting report: Florida vs. Georgia

SEC title means 'nothing' to Kentucky coach

Kentucky Coach John Calipari isn't impressed that his No. 2 Wildcats can earn at least a share of the SEC championship with a win today over No. 19 Tennessee.

Remembering Meeks' unforgettable night in Knoxville

UK has edge; so did Kansas

Sunday begins judgment week for UofL

Rebels hope to use last W as blueprint

After weeks of talking about the issues that were plaguing this Ole Miss basketball team, the Rebels finally did something about it during Wednesday's 85-75 victory over Auburn.

Bulldogs respond to heat of moment

Jarvis Varnado says he and his teammates are "fighting for our lives."

Boilers insist their goals still in reach

Robbie Hummel walked onto the Mackey Arena court Friday afternoon, metal crutches tucked under his gray USA Basketball...

South Carolina hosts SEC West leader Mississippi State

Bulls hope better defense can end skid

Vols know win over Kentucky is key

No. 19 Tennessee knows a victory today over No. 2 Kentucky would be the true measuring stick for its season.

UCLA's 2008 recruiting class hasn't lived up to hype

Vanderbilt ready to get physical

Physical play has never been a trademark of Vanderbilt basketball. It's a reputation the Commodores are trying to overcome this season.
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OTHER BASEBALL:

Blair, ASU baseball team rout Towson at home

Gators' series against LaSalle canceled

FIU 14, ORAL ROBERTS 0

Golden Panthers pitchers shut down Golden Eagles
The Golden Panthers kept collecting hits and crossing the plate with more runs as FIU opened a three-game series against Oral Roberts with a 14-0 pasting of the Golden Eagles at FIU Baseball Stadium.

Baseball Cats win home opener

LSU baseball game rained out

Mother Nature won her first game of the season Friday night. With persistent showers arriving early in the afternoon and showing no signs of letting up, the first game of the three-game series between No. 1-ranked LSU (4-0) and William & Mary (3-0) was scrubbed before the teams ever took the diamond for infield practice.

Pomeranz, Ole Miss shut down Oakland

Drew Pomeranz finished one strikeout shy of tying a school and career record as the junior southpaw fanned 15 batters for the No. 17 Rebels.

Bulldogs falter in ninth

Southeastern Louisiana pinch-hitter Joe Sparacino�s go-ahead single sparked a three-run ninth inning as the Lions handed the Bulldogs their first loss.

Gamecocks ground Pirates

Mistakes were the difference.

Behind Jungmann, Texas dominates Stanford=

Jungmann worked around left-handed batters and went right after the righties, dominating No. 18 Stanford for a 10-strikeout performance as the Longhorns defeated the Cardinal 6-0 at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.

UNF baseball falls to Wichita State 14-4 in South Alabama Classic

Vanderbilt baseball loses 9-2 to UCLA

Vanderbilt left 12 men on base and couldn�t overcome UCLA's six-run fifth inning, suffering a 9-2 loss, its first of the season.
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

Miami Heat's Carlos Arroyo arrested after traffic violation

Heat point guard Carlos Arroyo was arrested Friday in Coral Gables and is facing charges for a traffic violation and resisting arrest.

Ex-Spurs star Robertson charged with sex trafficking

Barry Bonds' wife files for divorce

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Miami has a few options for upgrading at receiver

Miami might target Oklahoma State's Dez Bryant with its 12th overall pick, but if not, Anquan Boldin or Antonio Bryant might be an option.

Bucs badly need a home run in this draft

If the new regime is to truly make progress in rebuilding the roster, the time is nigh

Tennessee Volunteers safety Eric Berry likes idea of being a Tampa Bay Buccaneer

Kidd's savvy coach bump kept Mavs' winning streak alive

Of all the plays that helped the Mavericks in their 111-103 overtime win over Atlanta on Friday night, Jason Kidd's run-in with Hawks coach Mike Woodson may have been the biggest

Mavs' Butler out again in Atlanta

How do you lose that game?

Mark Bradley was courtside and still can't figure out how the Hawks lost to the Mavs.

Orlando Magic: New Orleans' David West scores 40 to lift Hornets

Beasley fails to step up

The Heat playing without Dwyane Wade was supposed to be an opportunity for Michael Beasley. A chance for Beasley to prove his game is as big as his emotional swings.

Cavalier approach blasted

Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge placed the responsibility for Thursday�s lopsided loss to Cleveland on the starting lineup, which he said has failed to maintain focus in critical situations.

Michael Jordan makes deal to buy Bobcats

According to a spokeswoman for owner Bob Johnson, Jordan was able to put together an ownership group late Friday to buy the team he has been part-owner of since 2006.

Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur looking forward to first full season with New York Mets

Stars to slash tickets for best seats to bring fans back

Phoenix Open: Young guns ready for weekend

Mickelson in contention

Gatorade drops Tiger Woods from endorsement deal

PETA backpedals on Tiger Woods billboard

Kurt Busch rides wave of emotion to Vegas poll

USA hockey advances to gold medal game

US-Canada, Part 2: This time it's for hockey gold

Ohno rebounds from DQ to earn relay bronze

Ohno grabs 8th career Olympic medal in relay
Apolo Anton Ohno made controversy and history Friday, getting disqualified in one event but later earning an eighth career medal.

U.S. speedskating teams are ecstatic after two major upsets

U.S.' Steve Holcomb leads at halfway point of four-man bobsled competition

Bode Miller wants a final peak run; Austrian men don't want to be mountain goats

Vonn leaves hype with 1 gold

How do you grade Lindsey Vonn�s Olympics?

U.S. snowboarder Chris Klug carved a different trail to Vancouver Games

After he was dropped from the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Assn.'s program, the veteran formed his own team.

Women's curling: Sweden beats Canada for gold

Netherlands' Nicolien Sauerbreij splashes to women's parallel giant slalom victory

The Dutch snowboarder beats Russia's Ekaterina Ilyukhina in the rain-soaked event.

NBC beats 'American Idol' in ratings for second time

The network's Olympic coverage Thursday night averaged 19.2 million viewers to the talent-contest show's 17.8 million during the 8 to 9 p.m. hour, according to Nielsen ratings.

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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:

Meet Eddie Gran

New Associate Head Coach Eddie Gran met with the media for the first time and talked about the running game, special teams and recruiting the south Florida area.

New Florida State running backs coach Eddie Gran: You�d better have some crud in you

Eddie Gran meets the FSU press

Florida State defensive coordinator Mark Stoops welcomes insights from former defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews

++Whispers: FSU starts fast under Fisher

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FSU BASKETBALL:

No. 9 Florida State Tops Miami, 87-62

Jacinta Monroe scored 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds Thursday night to lead ninth-ranked Florida State to an 87-62 win over Miami.

Picture-perfect finale for FSU seniors

It had been a long time since Senior Night felt this good for the Florida State women's basketball team. Then again, there haven't been many senior classes like this one.

Florida State settles down in time to snag a victory

Slow starts make Florida State Coach Sue Semrau more than a little nervous.

Has Florida State star women's basketball player Jacinta Monroe been snubbed?

'Noles enjoying time on the road

Don't be fooled. This whole winning-on-the-road thing isn't nearly as easy as the Florida State men's basketball team has made it look recently.

Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton's interesting take on NCAA selection process

Are you kidding? Another FSU blackout? Oh well, something else to add to the list.

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FSU BASEBALL:

Hofstra Friday Game Postponed

Game one of a three game series featuring Florida State and Hofstra on Friday, February 26 as been postponed and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday, February 27 beginning at 12 noon.

FSU To Take On Phillies

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

Golden Named Interim Golf Coach

Kate Golden has been named the interim women;'s golf coach at Florida State.

Heptathletes Open ACC's

Junior Gonzalo Barroilhet and Senior Collin Lomagistro kicked-off the first day of the 2010 Atlantic Coast Conference Indoor Championships Thursday, February 25, in the heptathlon with Barroilhet holding firm in fifth place with 2847 points and Lomagistro following with 1647 points to be in 11th place.

Florida State in Third on Day Two of ACC Championships

Junior Robby Hayes sets a new school record in the 200 IM.
The second day of the 2010 Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Swimming Championships concluded Thursday night with the Florida State men's team in third place with 189 points.

FSU steady on second day of ACC swim championships

The second day of the 2010 Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Swimming Championships concluded Thursday night with the Florida State men's team in third place.

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Rams ready to tender Barron

Combine rumor: Boldin will finally get dealt

Report: Cardinals willing to trade Boldin

Cromartie talks heating up at Combine

Thornton getting in shape, getting a chance

Trades, injury to Josh Howard mean more minutes for Al Thornton and other Washington Wizards

Why not play Matt Carroll more instead of signing Von Wafer?

Amiable Matty D�s ready for whatever role

J.D. Drew is tougher than you think

Drew Gaining New Reputation For Playing Injured

J.D. Drew: I do stack up

RF defends overall value to Red Sox

J.D. Drew Mindful of Red Sox Cancellation Clause?

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OTHER FSU NEWS:

FSU must act now to save its reputation

Florida State alumnus selected as Blue Angel pilot

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

Ranking the ACC's nonconference schedules

2. Florida State:

BC�s Mark Herzlich works out details

Rick Petri comes back home to the Hurricanes

UM's Tommy Streeter: 'I can bring a lot to offense'

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ACC BASKETBALL:

ACC not as tough a ticket this year

Georgia Tech and Maryland put leftover ACC ticket books up for public sale on their Web sites.

Clemson sits squarely on the bubble

Clemson's chances of reaching the NCAA tournament for the third consecutive season are fading like the afternoon sun, hindered by a schedule backloaded with road games and by being in a league no longer considered among the best in the country.

Devils charge past Tulsa

When Brian Zoubek found Jon Scheyer on the wing, a game that had been uncomfortably close for Duke (and the whole ACC) early in the second half finally broke open Thursday night.

Devils heed Hurricane warning

Mike Krzyzewski wanted a pretournament test for his Duke players. For perhaps longer than expected, they got one.

Observations

Coach Mike Krzyzewski called this nonconference game a chance to prepare for the type of opponent Duke might face in the NCAA Tournament.

Rx for Hewitt: Coach more, Tweet less

Tracking the Terps: Video highlights of Terps' win

Looking ahead to Va. Tech, Duke games

Brandon Knight nears decision

Pine Crest High school basketball star Brandon Knight said he's still considering signing with Kentucky, Kansas, Connecticut, Miami or Florida.

My eyes deceive me: This can't be North Carolina

Putting NBA riches on hold

Considering the millions of dollars Al-Farouq Aminu has already turned down once to remain at Wake Forest, no one will ...

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ACC BASEBALL:

Baseball Heads To Alabama For Auburn Classic

Eagles will face Auburn, Florida Atlantic and Missouri

Baseball pregame: Clemson vs. Wright State

Weekend Represents Historic Shift For Duke Baseball

Ordinarily a baseball game between Duke and Fordham wouldn't be a big deal. But this Friday's game between the two programs is far from ordinary. As realtors say, location, location, location.

No. 3 Jackets Set Eyes on Xavier for Weekend Series

After two wins at Georgia Southern during midweek play, the No. 3 Georgia Tech (5-0) baseball team returns home this weekend to host Xavier (0-3) for a three-game series at Russ Chandler Stadium.

Maryland Plays Host To Delaware Friday

The Terps welcome Delaware for a three-game series that kicks off Friday at 3 p.m.

Miami Hurricanes baseball team hosts Manhattan College on Friday

No. 11 North Carolina Hosts Maine This Weekend

No.11 North Carolina (4-0) will continue their 2010 campaign welcoming Maine (0-3) to Chapel Hill for a three-game series starting Friday. The two teams will meet for only the fifth time ever Friday, with Carolina holding a 3-1 advantage in the all-time series.

Time and Location Changed for JMU Game as NCS Baseball Goes to Myrtle Beach

No. 1 Virginia Baseball Plays Host to Rhode Island This Weekend

Tech visits Charleston Southern for three-game set

Wake Forest Welcomes Kent State for Four-Game Series

Wake Forest looks to snap a three-game losing streak this weekend as it hosts Kent State in a four-game series at Gene Hooks Field at Wake Forest Baseball Park.

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OTHER ACC NEWS:

Virginia assumes ACC swim lead

Virginia controlled the pool on the second day of the ACC Men's Swimming and Diving Championship at Chapel Hill to take a 45-point lead over North Carolina in the team standings through seven events.

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

Kiffin: 'Is Nick Saban from Alabama? Is Urban Meyer from Florida?'

Auburn's A-Day game slated for ESPNU broadcast

Former Florida State strength and conditioning coach Todd Stroud joins Colorado State staff

Jags fans: We want Tebow!

Tim Tebow has no gripe with the Florida Gators

Tim Tebow autographs will carry hefty price tag at area signing session

A large portion of the $160 fee for the former Florida QB's signature will go to the Tim Tebow Foundation.

Tim Tebow shaping NFL identity entering Combine

Jeff Demps now healthy and dominating on the track

Bobo: Dogs' QB competition is �wide open'

Former Auburn assistant Steve Ensminger joins LSU's football coaching staff

Should Jimmy Clausen or Sam Bradford be the first QB drafted?

Holtz talks about dismissal of Mike Ford

Leavitt to attend NFL combine as Rams' guest

Garrett Gilbert ready to replace Colt McCoy as Texas QB

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

NCAA basketball coaches are seeing triple

Officially, it is one season, extending from November through the first week in April. But it is actually three seasons.

Isiah Thomas ejected as FIU men lose 7th game in a row

No. 18 Gonzaga routs Santa Clara 88-51

Steven Gray scored 26 points and No. 18 Gonzaga crushed Santa Clara 88-51 on Thursday night to clinch at least a tie for a 10th consecutive West Coast Conference regular season title, one of the longest such runs in NCAA history.

Wildcats bulldoze Gamecocks

Darrin Horn and Devan Downey�s mastery of Kentucky could only last so long.

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OTHER BASEBALL:

UF baseball�s series opener vs. La Salle postponed

USC baseball player Nick Ebert regains eligibility

University of South Carolina first baseman Nick Ebert has been cleared academically by the NCAA to play baseball for the Gamecocks immediately, USC coach Ray Tanner announced today.

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Former top recruit Callahan Bright seeks to become NFL draft pick

LA's Andrew Bynum: Mavs playing '8 on 5' in win vs. Lakers

Mavericks among contenders for center Zydrunas Ilgauskas

Dallas Mavericks still driven after defeat of Lakers

Revamped Mavericks gaining confidence, momentum

NBA bans Butler from chewing straws

Cavs run away from Celtics

After Cleveland pulled away in the fourth quarter, there were plenty of long faces, including those of (from left) Rasheed Wallace, Marquis Daniels, Glen Davis, and Kendrick Perkins.

Rivers: 'There's nothing I can do'

Celtics coach Doc Rivers was out of answers in reference to diagosing his team's propensity to blow leads in the second half.

Grizzlies send Thabeet to NBDL team

Sonnanstine fighting to win back starting spot

Andy Sonnanstine is determined to prove to Joe Maddon that his stellar 2008 season was not a fluke.

Marlins owner: 'I expect us to make the playoffs'

McGwire responds to brother's allegations

Calling it a 'sad day,' Mark McGwire says he plans to never again see his estranged brother after a tell-all book hits the shelves.

He truly can't win now

Rick Tocchet's job has been taken by speculation. By insinuation. Most of all, by a GM who just undercut the Lightning coach.

Nike says it plans to stick by Tiger Woods

Howard Stern to stage beauty pageant for mistresses of Tiger Woods

Could change be a NASCAR season-spoiler?

Kenseth still trying to get back to Victory Lane

Matt Kenseth rolled into Las Vegas a year ago looking to become the first driver to open a season with three consecutive victories.

Gold hopes iced

Marie-Philip Poulin scores two goals, Shannon Szabados makes 28 saves, and Canada rolls through its American rivals to win its third straight Olympics gold medal.

Women behaving badly: Canadians draw IOC's ire

A display of drinking and cigar smoking by the women's hockey team hasn't gone unnoticed by Games officials.

Grishin wins, Peterson lands Hurricane for silver

Americans win gold and silver in Nordic combined

Commentary: 1980 Miracle remembered, but don't forget our first gold in Squaw Valley

Canada's curlers will play for gold at home

Grace on ice

South Korea's Kim Yu-na has won the women's figure skating gold medal at the Vancouver Olympics - and did it by setting a record.

ESPN launches re-branding of Wide World of Sports Complex

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FSU FOOTBALL:

FSU receiver suffers broken femur

Florida State WR Avis Commack suffers broken leg during track workout

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FSU BASKETBALL:

'Noles Best Tar Heels

Chris Singleton scored 19 points and Florida State hit 11 3-pointers to beat North Carolina 77-67 on Wednesday night.Deividas Dulkys scored 17 and hit five 3s off the bench to help the Seminoles guarantee themselves at least a break-even record in league play that could be critical for their NCAA tournament chances.

FSU basketball gets win of decade

FSU hops downtrodden Tar Heels

Noles Leave Carolina Feeling Blue

Florida State dominates in first victory at North Carolina since 2000

FSU Gets First Win in Chapel Hill Since 2000

Florida State wins first in Chapel Hill since 2000

Seminoles' 3-point barrage assures team will have break-even ACC record.

Florida State dominates UNC

Florida State's 77-67 victory ended any lingering Tar Heels hopes of an NCAA Tournament at-large bid. With three regular-season games remaining, the best UNC can finish in the ACC is 6-10.

Noles continue Heels' woes with easy victory

Florida State's hot shooting helped it cruise in a building where it hadn't won in a decade.

Dulkys proves slump is over with UNC onslaught

Seminoles top Heels: North Carolina loses at home 77-67 to drop to 3-10 in ACC

The sun didn't set on North Carolina's season last night, but it dropped a lot closer to the horizon.

Tar Heels: It's not the uniforms

Florida State made 3-pointer after 3-pointer in a building where it hadn't won in a decade, then coolly expanded its big halftime lead even more.

North Carolina wears special silver 'Air Jordan' jerseys Wednesday vs. Florida State

Hits keep coming for Heels

It's now reached the stage that North Carolina's shell-shocked basketball fans can get excited about a double-digit loss in the Smith Center.

FSU Dismisses Heels, 77-67

UNC-FSU: Postgame Quotes + Audio

Heels can't stop Seminoles hitting from outside

FSU defeats North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Delaware's Deon Jones Trying to Help Lead Sanford School to State Title

PHR: Have you put together a list yet of your favorite schools?
DJ: No list of schools yet. My favorite right now is Florida State

Senior Night

The Florida State women's basketball team will look to make it seven straight wins Thursday night when the Seminoles take on in-state rival Miami at 7 p.m. on FS Florida. Seminole seniors Angel Gray, Alysha Harvin and Jacinta Monroe will be honored before the game.

FSU seniors not quite ready to say goodbye

This won't be a typical Senior Night, and that's perfectly fine with Angel Gray, Alysha Harvin and Jacinta Monroe.
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FSU BASEBALL:

FSU/UNF Game Postponed

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

Men in Third on Day One of the ACC Championships

Florida State earns silver and bronze in the first relay events of the meet.
The Florida State men's swimming team began their quest for an ACC title Wednesday night. Following the first two relay events the Seminoles are in third place with 65 points.

FSU Blanks The Dolphins, 8-0

No. 18/22 Florida State softball team earns sixth shutout in a row as the Seminoles take down Jacksonville on the road.

FSU/UF Tennis Match Cancelled

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Barron appears headed for restricted FA tenders

Alex Barron to get pricey tenders

Everette Brown expected to step up

Cromartie: 'It May Be Time To Move On'

Cromartie has complained about the Chargers playing too much zone

Dockett ahead of Boldin in line for extension

Thornton double-doubes in start for Wiz

J.D. Drew's shoulder back to 100 percent

J.D. Drew's Health Not a Major Concern for Red Sox in 2010

Think J.D. Drew doesn�t play through pain? Think again

J.D. Drew Says He Had Shoulder Surgery

J.D. Drew considers life after baseball

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

Breaking down the ACC's 2010 schedule

ACC players to represent at NFL combine

Tech's Shaw hasn't filed paperwork to transfer

Miami Hurricanes' Adewale Ojomo bounces back after suffering broken jaw in scuffle

Wolfpack WR Bowens seeks transfer to USF

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ACC BASKETBALL:

ACC has its highs and lows

Boston College routs Virginia Tech

Rout of Va. Tech builds confidence
One team came into the game looking to break into the Top 25, with 21 wins and an NCAA bid seemingly locked into place.

BC gets it together

With a season of few highs and plenty of lows winding down, Boston College delivered perhaps its most complete performance...

Tigers fade against Terrapins

It comes a surprise to no one around the Clemson basketball program that after three vital wins at home Coach Oliver Purnell stressed the importance of defense Wednesday night against Maryland.

Maryland rallies to beat Clemson

After a first half against Clemson in which almost nothing went right, Maryland had 20 minutes to prove it could overcome adversity.

Tulsa at No. 5 Duke

Jerome Jordan, a 7-foot, 253-pound center from Kingston, Jamaica, will be a good foil for Duke's 7-1 Brian Zoubek.

Laettner, Thompson headed to hall of fame

Former NCAA champions Christian Laettner of Duke and David Thompson of N.C. State will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, which announced its eight-person 2010 class on Wednesday.

Terps battle back, knock off Clemson

Terrapins rally to beat Clemson

The Terrapins struggle to keep pace in the first half but find their rhythm in the second and paced by Sean Mosley's game-high 20 points, upend Clemson in College Park, 88-79.

The stats could lie for Terps

Pack's Smith says he'll return

Tracy Smith gave N.C. State basketball fans another reason to look forward to next season. The Wolfpack junior said Wednesday he will return for his senior season.
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ACC BASEBALL:

No. 3 Jackets Tap Eagles For 8-5 Victory

Led by sophomore Jacob Esch's three-RBI day, the No. 3 Georgia Tech baseball team scored five runs in the final two innings for an 8-5 win over Georgia Southern Wednesday afternoon at J.J. Clements Stadium in Statesboro, Ga.

Erickson set to make a successful return to Hurricanes pitching staff

No. 1 Cavaliers dispatch Colonials

On Wednesday, despite less than favorable field conditions in spots in the outfield, the Cavaliers used a four-run fourth inning and an impressive bullpen performance to secure a 5-2 victory at home over George Washington.
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Tebow show moves to Indy

Not throwing at NFL Combine won't hurt Tim Tebow come draft time, experts say

Florida Gators didn't do enough for Tim Tebow

They got more from him than he got from them. That's the bottom line of the University of Florida and Tim Tebow.

Getting to know your Gators team captains for 2010

Nature Coast WR Ja'Juan Story picks up two more offers

Ja'Juan Story picked up scholarship offers today from Pittsburgh and Kentucky.

Bulls dismiss troubled RB Ford

Derek Dooley has nothing to hide

New Tennessee Coach Derek Dooley makes a lengthy appearance at a Big Orange TipOff Club in Knoxville on Wednesday.

Texas Longhorns AD: No talks between Texas and Big Ten

Horns ready for second round of recruit visits

Texas won't extend as many offers this time

UCF coach George O�Leary `annoyed� by NCAA infractions committed by two former staff members

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

NCAA Vault Sweet 16 2000-2010

Baylor holds off Texas A&M, 70-66

Gators getting boost from Macklin in post

Kansas catches UNC in search of milestone

Cats hope to rebound in rematch

With his David-versus-Goliath act, South Carolina guard Devan Downey might be the most fun player to watch in the Southeastern Conference. And that was just the problem when Kentucky lost at Columbia last month, UK Coach John Calipari said on the eve of the rematch. His Wildcats watched Downey too much.

Wall, Cousins among Naismith finalists

LSU defeats Arkansas for Tigers' first SEC victory of the season

Tasmin Mitchell scored 16 points and LSU avoided going winless in the Southeastern Conference for the first time since the second World War with a 65-54 victory over Arkansas on Wednesday night.

Rebels wake up, earn crucial victory

To describe his emotions after the Ole Miss basketball team climbed out of a 14-point, second-half hole to beat Auburn 85-75 on Wednesday night, coach Andy Kennedy reached for a higher power.

Big second half lifts Ole Miss over Auburn in SEC basketball

Losers of five of its previous six games, Ole Miss may have rescued its season and a berth in the NCAA tournament in the final 11 minutes on Wednesday night.

King of Swat: Varnado sets mark; Dogs atop SEC West

Jarvis Varnado's quest to be alone atop the NCAA blocked shots list didn't wait around for another game.

Notre Dame makes 10 3s to upset No. 12 Pitt

Notre Dame slowed it down against No. 12 Pittsburgh and turned the game into a runaway.

Turner's strong second half pushes OSU past upset-minded Penn State, 75-67

No. 3 Purdue 59, Minnesota 58

Purdue bests Minnesota after losing Hummel
With one awkward first-half misstep Wednesday night in Williams Arena, third-ranked Purdue's magical basketball season was dealt a...

USC basketball a headache for Wildcats lately

University of South Carolina men's basketball coach Darrin Horn received a standing ovation before last season's game against the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky.

USC stuck in neutral following UK win

Four weeks and two days ago, the South Carolina men's basketball team pulled off perhaps the biggest upset of the season. Other than the "1" in Kentucky's loss column, the effect on each team has been minimal.

Men's pregame: USC vs. Kentucky

USF Bulls routed by No. 7 Villanova, 74-49

USF's Jones among 30 up for Naismith Award

Temple fends off Dayton

Trying to remain among the leaders in the Atlantic Ten, Temple hosted a Dayton squad that wanted to make it an ugly game last night at the Liacouras Center. The Flyers succeeded on that count, but they lost the game. The Owls held Dayton to 26.3 percent shooting in a 49-41 win.

Owls like where they stand after ugly win

The last time Temple was the regular-season Atlantic 10 champion was 2000. But with three games left before the conference tournament, these Owls have put themselves in a position to be the top seed. Even though they were picked to finish fifth in the preseason poll.

Longhorns top Oklahoma State at home

You remember Dexter Pittman. Big guy who used to punish Longhorn opponents. Pittman asserted himself on offense again Wednesday, scoring 16 points as the 21st ranked Longhorns defeated Oklahoma State 69-59 at the Erwin Center.

Pittman picks great time to assert himself

Any win is good enough for Texas Longhorns

Injuries to Varez Ward and Dogus Balbay have hampered the Longhorns.

It was a struggle but UAB wins again

UCLA's Nelson won't play vs. Oregon schools

Vanderbilt 3-point shooter gets tutor

Shan Foster, Vanderbilt's career leader in 3-point field goals, is mentoring the freshman who hopes to one day to take his title.

Young Wildcats pave way to victory

Villanova honored its seniors before last night's game, but two freshmen led the way after that. Mouphtaou Yarou and Dominic Cheek were instrumental in helping the seventh-ranked Wildcats pull away from pesky South Florida in the second half for a 74-49 victory, which broke a two-game mini-losing streak.

His Da' in the sun

Butler's four-year career ranks among Mountaineer elite

Jerry West elected to college Hall of Fame

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OTHER BASEBALL:

ASU files shed light on rift with ex-coach Murphy

Gator baseball hangs on after building big lead

Gators baseball edges UCF 7-6

LSU beats McNeese State

In a game lacking a whole bunch of drama on a raw day at Alex Box Stadium, Micah Gibbs inserted a late plot twist and Trey Watkins supplied the cliffhanger finish.

LSU's Ranaudo out for Friday's game

LSU All-American pitcher Anthony Ranaudo will miss his scheduled start Friday when the top-ranked Tigers open a series against William & Mary, and it�s unclear when the hard-throwing right-hander will return to action.
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

UGA, football player settle suit

Former NFL star Michael Irvin won't face criminal charges after prosecutors probe rape claim

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

NCAA yanks Focus on the Family ad amid concerns

Full-scale inspection begins at NFL Combine

The Dolphins' staff is ready to roll at the NFL Combine, where 329 hopefuls will be poked and prodded for the NFL Draft.

Ted Ginn Jr. could be traded

You be the Bucs' GM: Are they set at QB?

Free agency begins on March 5. We begin our position-by-position look at the Bucs' roster with quarterbacks.

Draft's depth favors Bucs

Jaguars at the NFL Combine: Pass rusher wanted

Jacksonville needs help on defensive line, elsewhere as combine begins.

Report: New England Patriots fan favorite Mosi tatupu dead at 54

Raiders' Tom Cable won't face NFL punishment over allegations of violence

Sole survivor of Fla. boating accident that killed football players tells story in book

Mavericks hold off Kobe, Lakers, 101-96

Kobe Bryant misssed what would have been a tying 3-pointer with 25 seconds left and the Mavericks held on for a 101-96 victory over the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night at American Airlines Center.

Lakers look tired in loss to Mavericks

Orlando Magic ride perfect night from Dwight Howard to beat Rockets

Before the game, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard was looking for some wood to knock.

Spoelstra livid: 'The inconsistency is, at this point, unacceptable'

The second-year Heat coach also defends having Dorell Wright as an inbounds passer on the final play of Tuesday's 91-88 loss to Minnesota, on night Wright was 6 of 7 on 3-pointers.

Pestered by flu bug

Paul Pierce missed practice Wednesday and likely won't play when the Celtics host the Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday.

Upbeat as always, Pena enjoying every moment

At the Rays' first full-squad workout, first baseman Carlos Pena wore a smile that wouldn't quit.

Going, going ... gone

Interested in attending a spring training game? You'll have to leave South Florida. For the first time since the late 1950s, the region is void of baseball.

Mark McGwire's brother, Jay, says he introduced the slugger to steroids in new book

In upcoming tell-all, 'Bash Brother' bashed by his brother

10 golfers to watch this week at TPC Scottsdale

Vonn crashes during first run on giant slalom

Each game, a different star earning his stripes for U.S. men's hockey team

Crowd isn't neutral for U.S.-Switzerland

Canadians are rooting against Team USA, which advances to semifinals with a 2-0 victory.

U.S.: The Big Bad Wolf of hockey

The Americans are rolling in Vancouver. Others aren't so happy.

Brewing controversy gives U.S. a medal

Controversy: S. Korea DQ'd in short track relay, China gets gold
South Korea's speedskaters have a gold medal taken away in dramatic fashion. Blogger: Expect Korea to be irate

Finns rally late to beat Czechs, earn date with US

Men's hockey: Canada shuts down Russia, Ovechkin

72 Olympic champ seeks return of stolen medals

Americans rally for win in Cup tuneup

it's debatable precisely what U.S. coach Bob Bradley can glean from Wednesday night's affair against El Salvador.

February 24, 2010 6:52 AM

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FSU defenders have to love Stoops' approach

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FSU FOOTBALL:

Mitchell gives 'Noles his word

Jacksonville First Coast DT Derrick Mitchell gives Florida State pledge No. 8 for 2011

First Coast lineman Mitchell commits to FSU

Becomes second Buccaneers player to pledge to the Seminoles.

Nova's Nile Lawrence-Stample becomes FSU's first 2011 commit from Broward

Auburn loss is Florida State's gain in life-long Tiger fan Sterling Lovelady

Shazier hearing from national powers

"Florida, Florida State, South Florida, South Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Oklahoma have offered me," Shazier said. "I think LSU and Texas might come around to offering me. Mississippi State is coming on strong."

Former Florida State assistant Jody Allen reportedly reunited with another ex FSU coach

Beyond the Booster drive, some FSU fans are taking things into their own hands

Where are they now? Kirk Carruthers

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FSU BASKETBALL:

Seminoles vs. Tar Heels

Florida State makes its final regular season journey to Tobacco Road to play at North Carolina on Feb. 24, 2010 at 7:00 in the Dean E. Smith Center.

FSU not looking past UNC

Florida State hoping to add to NCAA Tournament resume at struggling North Carolina

Florida State basketball capsule preview: at North Carolina

Florida State at North Carolina

A look at where Florida State is projected to be in the NCAA Tournament

Big fourth quarter lifts Clearwater over Gibbs

Okaro White added 13 and point guard Cory Carden had 11. White, an FSU commit, was scoreless in the first half as Gibbs (20-7) came out with great energy early, particularly on defense.

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FSU BASEBALL:

FSU vs. UNF Preview

No. 2 Florida State will look to extend its win streak to four as the Seminoles host North Florida on Wednesday, February 24 at 4:00 p.m., on Mike Martin Field inside Dick Howser Stadium.

Easterling prepares for first OF start for Seminoles baseball

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

Seminoles Travel To Face In-State Rival No. 6 Florida

The Seminoles will play their first Top 10 opponent this season.

FSU Falls To Gators 7-0

The No. 15 Florida State women's tennis (5-5) suffered its fifth loss of the season to No. 9 Florida, 7-0, Tuesday night at the Linder Stadium on the Gators campus.

FSU shut down by Florida in women's tennis

Headed To J-Ville, Columbus

No. 18/22 FSU plays Jacksonville University Wednesday night before trip to Georgia for NFCA Leadoff Classic.

Soccer Welcomes Four New Players This Spring

The Seminoles added two transfers and two early enrollees to the roster this spring.

'Noles Prepare For ACC Indoor Championships In Virginia

Both men and women look to defend their 2009 title.

Scholar-Athlete Of The Year

FSU's Brianna Barry named 2009 ACC Volleyball Scholar-Athlete of the Year while Stephanie Neville named to ACC All-Academic Team for first time.

FSU Roller Hockey Inspired By Team USA

A daunting tast lies ahead for the FSU Roller Hockey team, but one thing is certain, they do believe in miracles.

Florida State rugby roughs up Miami, 52-3

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Chargers are definitely looking to trade Cromartie

Cromartie saying he'll be traded

No interest in LenDale for Cromartie deal

Darnell Dockett: Cardinals won't extend Dockett before season

Teams interested in Lions LB Sims

Javon Walker to wounded Williams: "Don't die on me."

Al Thornton: Tired but productive

Al Thornton will take Howard's spot in lineup

Thornton sore, but relishing added workload in Washington

Mavericks sign Von Wafer to 10-day deal

Mavs pass on 6-11 Dwayne Jones, will sign guard Von Wafer

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ACC FOOTBALL:

ACC's lunchtime links

Tech averaged 4,095 more fans than last season

Canes have three arms in reserve

A.J. Highsmith, Spencer Whipple, and Stephen Morris will get extra chances to show who should be the backup quarterback.

Three quarterbacks compete for No. 2 job as Miami Hurricanes open spring practice

Inexperienced Shayon Green opens spring football on University of Miami's first team

When Shayon Green opened spring practice as the University of Miami's first-team middle linebacker Tuesday, it was notable because he hasn't played in a college game and never has played middle linebacker.

Hurricanes� Tyler Horn center of attention this spring

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ACC BASKETBALL:

Grant gives Tiger foes double trouble up front

Duke's Smith gets advice

The text message delivered to Nolan Smith's cell phone two weeks ago didn't say much, but it was exactly what the Blue Devils' junior guard needed to hear after Duke's win at North Carolina.

Terps have protected their home court

With four regular-season games remaining, the Maryland Terrapins are closing in on a pair of milestones.

Tracking the Terps: 'We should be ranked,' Gary Williams says

Collins, Gamble lead Hurricanes to 74-62 win over Virginia

UM MEN 74, VIRGINIA 62

Cold-shooting Virginia Cavs, Dwayne Collins carry Canes
Virginia shot well from three-point range but struggled elsewhere as Miami's Dwayne Collins and Julian Gamble dominated inside.

Men's basketball fights for .500 season

Wear�s injury weakens Heels in post

Heels won't look past tonight

Miami sends UVa to 6th straight loss

Virginia was non-competitive yet again, running its losing streak to six against Miami, 74-62, in front of an extremely sparse crowd of 3,909.

Cavaliers look for positive end to season

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ACC BASEBALL:

Cavs get Davenport opener after all

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CFB hall of fame hits snag

Cost of building college football attraction in Atlanta doubles.

10 Gators at NFL combine on Wednesday

Murphy aims to stick at QB

DE Geathers chooses NFL

Clifton Geathers sought advice from everyone he could think of, from University of South Carolina coaches to school administrators to family members, several of whom still are cashing NFL paychecks.

USF has a coach and a salesman

Skip Holtz just wants a few minutes of your time. Give him that, and he'll do the rest. Lend him your ear, and he will go to work on your devotion.

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Gators pick up big SEC win

The Orange curse is over. In a game Florida needed to improve its NCAA Tournament resume, the Gators came up with gritty defense in the second half and some big shots late Tuesday to beat No. 19 Tennessee 75-62 at the O'Connell Center.

Strong finish fuels Florida in upset victory

Gary's 23 points leads No. 10 New Mexico

Dairese Gary scored 23 points, Roman Martinez had 17 and No. 10 New Mexico held on to beat Colorado State 72-66 on Tuesday night for its 12th consecutive victory.

Bulls hope to topple titan

Though taking down No. 7 Villanova may be a long shot, the Bulls have experience.

Syracuse rallies by Friars

Rick Jackson scored a career-high 28 points, 17 in the second half, and No. 4 Syracuse recovered from an 8-point deficit to beat feisty Providence (12-15, 4-11 Big East) on the road last night, 99-85.

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OTHER BASEBALL:

UF baseball to host UCF

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

Sources: Tiger's wife wants divorce

Jayson Williams senteced to five years, eligible for parole after 18 months

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Ex-Falcon Vick offered $1M to pose nude

Mavs get first crack at L.A. since trade

Orlando Magic�s Rashard Lewis has maintained confidence despite a dropoff in scoring and shot attempts

TIMBERWOLVES 91, HEAT 88

Heat falls without Wade
'It's really disgraceful,' Spoelstra says
Minnesota got off to a fast start and held off a late rally to improve its road record to 5-24 and infuriate Heat coach Erik Spoelstra.

Letter-perfect

Nate Robinson and the Celtics put the clamps down defensively in the fourth quarter to beat the Knicks and former teammate Eddie House at the TD Garden last night.

Daniels blends in nicely

If there�s one sign of how the season�s gone injury-wise it�s that even though Marquis Daniels has been in a Celtics uniform since October, when...

Josh Howard done for season w/ torn ACL

Tiger Woods apologizes to parents of kids at daughter's preschool

Tiger showed class in apology; media didn't

Kim takes big lead in short program

Favorite Kim Yu-na of South Korea was cool under pressure with a playfully sexy and sophisticated number that left fans and the judges swooning.

U.S. wins second Nordic medal

Alpine skiing: Miller skis out of giant slalom

Alpine skiing: Mancuso to sit out women's slalom

Vonn enjoying underdog status for GS

Men's hockey: Switzerland beats Belarus in shootout, U.S. next

Men's hockey: Canada routs Germany 8-2, now meets Russia

ESPN suspends Kornheiser for comments on Hannah Storm's attire

February 23, 2010 6:34 AM

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FSU's new defensive coordinator Stoops promises 'fresh start'

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FSU FOOTBALL:

Meet Mark Stoops

Florida State defensive coordinator Mark Stoops wants to lift spirits first, then dominate on 'D'

An interview with Florida State defensive coordinator Mark Stoops

Florida State defensive coordinator Mark Stoops talks � defense

Florida State defensive coordinator Mark Stoops describes his defensive philosophy

Quick thoughts on FSU vs. BYU

Former FSU receiver Preston Parker hopes to stay on NFL's radar

�Noles nab two more commits

Navarre OL Sterling Lovelady commits to FSU

FSU picks up commitment from Pensacola Navarre center Sterling Lovelady

FSU lands another 2011 commitment in DT Nile Lawrence-Stample of Davie Nova

++Chickillo Impressed with Direction of FSU

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FSU BASKETBALL:

Monroe Earns ACC Honor

Florida State senior forward Jacinta Monroe and NC State freshman guard Marissa Kastanek earned this week's Atlantic Coast Conference Women's Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week honors for the period ending Feb. 21.

Monroe's Free Throws Lift Seminoles Over Cavaliers, 59-58

Ward scores a career-high 29 points as FSU holds on to beat Virginia.

Monroe lifts FSU past UVA

Jacinta Monroe had just made the two free throws that gave No. 9 Florida State the lead with 5.9 seconds to play, and there she was, back on defense, seeing Ariana Moorer driving into the lane for an open 6-foot chance at a game-winner.

Late free throws sink Cavs

The faint hopes of remaining a fixture in the race for the ACC regular-season title were just a foot away.

No. 9 FSU nips U.Va. with late free throws

Otto Petty Named An ACC Legend

Seminoles' offense gets in the swing of things

Hamilton's Monday Teleconference

TCC Places 14 on All-PC Basketball Teams

Bernard James, a native of Savannah, Ga., and Florida State University signee, recorded 13 double-doubles in 28 games en route to posting averages of 14.0 points

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FSU BASEBALL:

Live Multimedia Coverage

Florida State has announced that Seminoles All-Access will offer live streaming video for 20 games during the 2009-2010 Baseball season.

So far, so good for FSU bullpen

Giant photo gallery from Sunday's win over Georgia State

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

Seminoles Rally for Shootout Title and Harkins' 100th Win

The Florida State Men's Lacrosse team rallied from a 5-2 deficit to earn an 8-5 win over Michigan State to win the 2010 Southern Shootout on Sunday. The win moved the Seminoles to 6-0 (2-0 SELC) on the season, and gave Head Coach Bill Harkins his 100th win at Florida State.

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Al Thornton could play more w/ Howard injured

Wafer wants back in

Mavs might add Von Wafer

NBA Rumor: Mavs To Sign Von Wafer

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

West Charlotte back picks Duke

West Charlotte running back Jalen "Scoot" Simmons has committed to play football at Duke, his father Donald said Monday.

After a full offseason, Tech's Johnson looking forward to spring

UM set to open spring football practices

Spring is in the air for Hurricanes football

Spring has arrived early for the Canes, who will begin practice Tuesday. Coach Randy Shannon said he wants a tougher team in 2010.

Shayon Green in middle of things as Hurricanes ready for spring practice

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ACC BASKETBALL:

Maryland's Greivis Vasquez and Georgia Tech's Derrick Favors earn ACC Basketball Honors Vasquez earns the award for the third time this season while Favors averaged 17.0 points and 13.5 rebounds in Georgia Tech's two games last week.

Does The ACC Measure Up?

ACC down to one team in hoops poll

For the first time in 33 years, there is only one team from the Atlantic Coast Conference in The Associated Press Top 25.

Duke does solo act in poll

ACC basketball hit a historic low Monday, landing only one team in The Associated Press' Top 25 for the first time ever.

Terps still get no respect in AP poll

Miami Hurricanes forced to readjust season goals

With four regular-season games left, an at-large NCAA Tournament bid for the University of Miami men's basketball team is a long shot -- at best.

Miami vs. Virginia basketball preview

UNC helping ACC rivals pad NCAA resumes

Another injury as UNC prepares for FSU

One Wear twin might return when North Carolina plays Florida State on Wednesday, but the other could be on the sideline with an injury.

Kansas could beat UNC to 2,000 wins

Roy Williams soon will go into the history books as having coached a 2,000-win college basketball program. The question is, which one will get there first: North Carolina or Kansas?

Quick fix for U.Va. not seen

Virginia coach Tony Bennett has been running what he described as �businesslike� practices during the past week, trying to maximize learning while not wearing out an already fatigued team. After tonight�s game against Miami, the team...

Hitting the Wall: Long season may be taking a toll on Deacons' freshmen

Maybe it's something to which one doesn't admit.

Wake Forest Offense Downright Offensive Last Saturday

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ACC BASEBALL:

U.Va. baseball team ranks first for the first time

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Attendance numbers released today by the NCAA.

Alabama No. 8, Auburn No. 13 in football attendance

Gene Chizik says quarterback race is on; it'll be morning practices at Auburn this spring

Meyer looks rejuvenated

New coaches bolster UF's recruiting efforts

Austin charts own course

In terms of temperament, Teryl Austin seems a lot like Charlie Strong. Neither is a screamer. But if Austin could have his way, this is where the comparison with Strong would end.

Report: Tebow 2.0 will be ready for Pro Day

Tebow says it�s time to truly overhaul throwing mechanics

Tebow's struggle to impress NFL coaches should haunt Florida in recruiting

According to ESPN, former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow is completely rebuilding his throwing motion under the tutelage of former NFL offensive coordinator Zeke Bratkowski, Montreal Alouettes head coach Marc Trestman, Arizona State offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone, and former NFL head coach Sam Wyche. Obviously not part of the preparation is Florida head coach Urban Meyer.

Gators running backs could have endless possibilities in 2010

UGA ranks 6th in football attendance

Holtz confirms new staff, including Shankweiler

No resolution between Leavitt, USF after lawyers meet

DeLoss Dodds: Texas unlikely to leave Big 12

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2009-10 NCAA Men's Basketball AP Poll

Top 25: Purdue up to No. 3 as Richmond, UTEP charge into poll

2009-10 NCAA Women's Basketball AP Poll

10. Florida State

Top 25: North Carolina falls out of poll for first time since 2001

10. Florida State

Bracketography

Looking to seal NCAA tournament bid, Florida Gators hope to end Tennessee's recent dominance

Gators look to stop ugly losing streak to Vols

Gators surviving a lot of close calls

One they lost was vs. Vols; a chance for redemption Tuesday.

Gators' forward finding groove

Florida's Chandler Parsons is starting to play to his potential, becoming more of a student of the game.

College basketball scouting report: No. 20 Tennessee vs. Florida

Spiders on verge of unprecedented football/hoops accomplishment

Plenty of uncertainty lies ahead for Texas

Texas' Balbay out for season with torn ACL

Mike Davis responds to Joe Lunardi's comments on UAB's NCAA Tournament hopes

Villanova drops to No. 7 in poll

After losing back-to-back games last week for the first time in more than two years, Villanova fell to No. 7 yesterday in the AP weekly men's college basketball poll. The two defeats also helped Villanova slip out of the No. 1 spot in a few mock NCAA tournament brackets.

Villanova drops to No. 7 in poll
By Joe Juliano, Inquirer Staff Writer
After losing back-to-back games last week for the first time in more than two years, Villanova fell to No. 7 yesterday in the AP weekly men's college basketball poll. The two defeats also helped Villanova slip out of the No. 1 spot in a few mock NCAA tournament brackets.

Conned by UConn

Mountaineers lose to desperate Huskies

Huggins gets early dismissal from loss

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Wildcats rally after blowing lead

Yes, Howard missed open shots. And the Bison's free-throw shooting was horrendous. But Bethune-Cookman wasn't concerned with the visitors' problems.

Answers still to come for USC

The South Carolina baseball team did what it was supposed to do over the weekend: Three up in the form of Atlantic 10 foe Duquesne, three down in the win column for the Gamecocks. So what did we learn?

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Ricky rolls, LT declines

Ricky Williams is two years older than LaDainian Tomlinson. And yet while Tomlinson slowed to a crawl last season, Williams had a renaissance year, suggesting that it is carries, not years, that diminish a running back.

Antrel Rolle�s impending release should interest Dolphins

Jaguars bringing back TE Ernest Wilford

Former WR played in 15 games last year, signs one-year deal.

Haywood anchors middle in Mavericks' 91-82 win over Pacers

Cuban on Josh Howard: 'I didn't think he was hung over'

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban denies allegations that a night of partying in Washington led to Josh Howard�s departure from the team by trade.

Walking without Wade

Dwyane Wade just had the walking boot removed, but it could be awhile before he's ready for game action.

Check-in time

The irony is not lost on Nate Robinson. Tonight at TD Garden he will make his Celtics debut against his former team, the Knicks.

Garnett, Howard, apples and oranges?

Tired of people saying Dwight Howard was too nice, Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy asked what's the difference between Howard and Kevin Garnett at that age?

Say goodbye to Allen Iverson

It's over. The tears. The jogging out to midcourt at the Wachovia Center to kiss the floor to raucous, rabid applause. The crackling voice, filled with gratitude and appreciation for an organization that said, "You can come home again."

Allen Iverson's career stats

Price enters season armed with confidence

The legend of Rays phenom David Price may have cooled but the upside remains

Tiger Woods' team to pay for appearance at TPC Sawgrass

Even without Tiger, golf can thrive on TV

Is NASCAR cracking down on start-and-park teams?

It's the US owning the podium at Vancouver Games

U.S. piling up medals as Canada stumbles

Men's hockey: Canada's game? Nobody told U.S.

U.S. women reach gold-medal match

Monique Lamoureux scored three goals, Jessie Vetter made 11 saves and the U.S. women's hockey team rolled into the Olympic gold-medal match with a 9-1 semifinal victory over Sweden on Monday.

Loss to U.S. means 'perilous future' for Canadian men's hockey team

Yzerman says he isn't concerned about his legacy

Luongo to start for Team Canada against Germany

Canadian coach Mike Babcock announced at a post-practice press conference today that Canuck Roberto Luongo will replace Marty Brodeur in goal.

NBC leaves NHL out in the cold

Curling: Canadian men beat United States, 7-2

Vonn trains for giant slalom

Olympic gold! Canada's Virtue, Moir win ice dance's top prize

Theirs has long been an almost uncanny alchemy - great parts platonic love and respect - and on Monday the mix was potent enough to transform a beautiful 14-year partnership and endless personal sacrifices into an Olympic gold medal.

Evan Lysacek's famous new girlfriend

Golden couple: figure skater Evan Lysacek and gymnast Nastia Liukin

February 22, 2010 6:36 AM

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FSU QB Ponder says rehab is ahead of schedule

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Ponder hopes to play in spring game

Great day in Seminole Country

Talking about that thing that people are afraid to talk about concerning FSU Football

DeLand's big Trey Pettis not likely to budge on FSU commitment

++Wright enjoys FSU visit, plans to return

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FSU BASKETBALL:

FSU enjoying a little hiatus

With three victories in its last four games, the Florida State men's basketball team is one of the hottest clubs in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

FSU in the hunt for ACC title

With a top-four seed and a first-round ACC Tournament bye just about sewed up, the Florida State women's basketball has one major regular-season goal remaining � catching Duke and winning a share of its second consecutive conference title.

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FSU BASEBALL:

Gast Paces FSU To Series Sweep

The Seminoles complete the weekend series sweep outscoring the Panthers 37-12.
Behind a strong pitching performance from junior John Gast, fifth-ranked Florida State (3-0) completed the series sweep of Georgia State with a 12-2 victory Sunday afternoon.

Gast gets job done

All eyes were on Florida State pitcher John Gast as he pitched a career-high six innings and allowed just two runs on four hits as FSU completed a three-game sweep of Georgia State.

Crowell has great FSU visit

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

Seminoles Sting Yellow Jackets

The No. 18 Florida State men's team defeated No. 38 Georgia Tech this afternoon, Sunday February 21 at the Scott Speicher Tennis Center. The 5-2 victory was the Seminoles' fourth consecutive win over a ranked opponent. Florida State is now 7-1 overall and 2-0 in ACC play.

Mirzadeh helps lead FSU past Georgia Tech, 5-2

The Florida State men's tennis team defeated Georgia Tech, 5-2, on Sunday at the Scott Speicher Tennis Center in Tallahassee.

FSU Domesticates Tigers 6-1

FSU now faces Florida on Tuesday in Gainesville.

Suess lifts FSU women's tennis past LSU, 6-1

The Florida State women's tennis team (5-4) opened its second home match of the season on Sunday with a strong showing to beat the LSU Tigers 6-1.

Seminole Classic Champs!

No. 20/23 FSU beats South Dakota State, 6-0, to earn tournament title on Sunday afternoon.

FSU softball blanks South Dakota State, wins Classic title

The Florida State softball team defeated South Dakota State, 6-0, Sunday afternoon to win the Seminole Classic at JoAnne Graf Field in Tallahassee.

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

ESPN: Chargers may trade Antonio Cromartie in return for a new running back

A Closer Look at Al Thornton�s Defense

Von Wafer Reportedly on the Verge of Signing with the Mavericks

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

Clemson staff must fill void left by Spiller, Ford

shannon said to have contract offer on the table

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ACC BASKETBALL:

Hot Duke stretches lead atop the ACC

The knock on the ACC all season has been this: There is no dominant team, no one to seriously challenge for a spot in the Final Four. Guess what? There is now.

Devils down Hokies: Singler, Smith, Scheyer key win

The Duke Blue Devils aren't always 'skipping down the yellow brick road'

Duke's triple threat defeats Hokies

Kyle Singler (25 points), Nolan Smith (23) and Jon Scheyer (15) combined for all but four of Duke's points in a key ACC game against Virginia Tech at Cameron Indoor Stadium as sixth-ranked Duke won 67-55.

Duke's three stars still need help

Ricky Barry reminisces in retirement

Rick Barry, the greatest player in University of Miami basketball history, returned to campus last week, reminiscing about old times and watching UM play Duke. Barry would love to coach the Hurricanes but knows it wasn't meant to be.

State of euphoria

The sense of relief after N.C. State's surprising 68-54 win over Wake Forest on Saturday afternoon was palpable in the Wolfpack's locker room.

Slumping Sherrill aims to get back on track

After making solid contributions during Virginia�s shocking 5-3 start in the ACC, Sherrill has been ineffective the past few games.

Blue Devils' stars end Hokies' winning streak

Tech gets beat on the boards and from 3-point range. | Duke 67, Virginia Tech 55

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ACC BASEBALL:

Clemson baseball defeats Furman for third straight win

When Furman posted three runs in the seventh inning, a few nervous laughs were heard around Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

Tigers start fast, then push back Paladins

No. 15 Clemson jumped to a five-run lead after four innings then held on for an 8-5 victory against Furman at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

FIU BASEBALL 4, MARYLAND 1

FIU sweeps Maryland
Pablo Bermudez's grand slam in the second inning helped FIU win the series finale and improve to 3-0.

UM BASEBALL 9, RUTGERS 7

Canes win on walk-off HR
After two decisive victories to start the season, the University of Miami showcased its flair for the dramatic Sunday when freshman Zeke DeVoss belted a two-run, walk-off home run in the ninth inning against Rutgers.

Cavaliers survive Pirates� late rally

With the victory and a 19-hit attack, the second-ranked Cavaliers took the season-opening series and improved to 2-1 overall.

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Former Miami QB Derrick Crudup Jr. joins Nick Saban's staff at Alabama

Drayton looking forward to coaching UF backs

Getting aggressive

In the six-plus months between now and Sept. 4, when the LSU football team kicks off the season against North Carolina in the Georgia Dome, there are a lot of answers to seek and plenty of spots to fill from a team that showed modest progress in 2009.

Ohio State asks tailgaters to fork over donations

Oregon coach boots receiver after Facebook posting

Penn State coach's glasses net $9,000 for charity

Two Penn State graduates are paying $9,000 for a chance to see through Hall of Fame football coach Joe Paterno's trademark thick-rimmed glasses.

Horns spring football preview: the QB issues

Southern Cal should hear from NCAA in 6 to 10 weeks

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

ASU wins rematch against Arizona

Devils keep Pac-10 regular season title hopes alive.

Struggling Spartans have frustrated Tom Izzo worrying again

Buckeyes grab a big road victory with 74-67 triumph over Michigan State

Grounded by the flu? OSU's Evan Turner instead lifted the Buckeyes past MSU, and elevated his national status

Rebuilding is same old song for USC

YOU ARE A long-suffering South Carolina basketball fan. You have been patient. You have tolerated rebuilding projects. You have done this because you were told the payoff was near.

Villanova loses second straight

In one week, Villanova's basketball team has doubled its loss total. And so, for the first time in a little over two years, the Wildcats have dropped more than one in a row. Six days after getting upset at the Wachovia Center by Connecticut, Villanova fell at Pittsburgh, 70-65.

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OTHER BASEBALL:

UF tops USF with walk-off

Mike Zunino's two-out blooper into shallow right field in the bottom of the 10th helped Florida beat South Florida, 7-6.

Bourgeois shines in win over Gents

Joey Bourgeois figured out he might be in for a good day long before he ever trotted out to the middle of the Alex Box Stadium diamond for the first time in his career.

Dyson, USC sharp

Christian Walker and Jeffery Jones kept the hits coming for the USC baseball team, and pitcher Sam Dyson kept them from coming in the first real test of his right elbow since off-season...

USC wraps up opening sweep

South Carolina banged out 23 runs and 26 hits in its first two games against Duquesne, and the offense seemed to be clicking to open the season despite the absence of regulars Jackie Bradley and Nick Ebert.

deGrom saves game for Hatters

Jacob deGrom struck out three on 10 fastballs in the top of the 9th inning to help Stetson (1-1) beat Siena (1-1) 8-7 and earn its first win of the season Sunday on Melching Field.

New Mexico tops Texas to win series

After Saturday's loss, Texas coach Augie Garrido said his team didn't have to worry about the pressure of going undefeated anymore.

UAB shuts down South Alabama in USA Invitational

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

Wife claims abuse led her to kill Olympian husband

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Bucs aren't likely to sit out free agency

No matter what GM Mark Dominik says, the Bucs are likely to be active again pursuing more than draftees.

Mavs have opportunities at home

Fresh Mavs still have work to do

Still no full practices since acquisitions, but team is playing tough

Orlando Magic flex muscle against LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers

Dwight Howard and Shaquille O�Neal reached a d�tente in their budding rivalry

Stan Van Gundy defends Dwight Howard against local and national criticism

MRI shows no serious damage with Wade's strained left calf

Rocky finish

The Celtics couldn't withstand Denver's offensive onslaught as the Nuggets put five players into double figures, including Chauncey Billups, who scored 26 points with seven assists.

Engimatic Upton looking to move beyond past

B.J. Upton has the perfect method for getting past an uneven career to this point: A big season.

The spring training drain continues for Florida

Florida officials have tired of the ongoing defections of big league teams to train in Arizona.

Ian Poulter wins PGA Match Play Championship

Despite eight European Tour victories and a 5-2 record in two Ryder Cup appearances, mention Ian Poulter to the casual golf fan and the conversation would start with his wardrobe....

Tiger Woods' sense of entitlement an addiction

Jimmie Johnson wins Auto Club 500 in California

U.S. tops Canada in hockey

Americans pull off their biggest Olympic hockey upset since the Miracle on Ice, stunning Canada.

Miller claims elusive Olympic gold medal

Canadians lead Americans after OD

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FSU FOOTBALL:

Fisher lands another prospect

Florida State football coach Jimbo Fisher not only picked up a 2011 commitment from one of the state's top defensive football players on Saturday; he also might have landed his best pitchman.

Florida State receives commitment from Karlos Williams

Seminole Booster membership drive update: Big upswing but a long way to go

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FSU BASKETBALL:

TCC men able to hold off Chipola

Florida State signee Bernard James had nine points and nine rebounds for TCC
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FSU BASEBALL:

FSU Doubles Up GSU 14-7

All nine starters register a hit as the Seminoles improve to 2-0 on the year.
Fifth-ranked Florida State (2-0) broke a 6-6 tie with four runs in the bottom of the fourth to cruise to a 14-7 victory over Georgia State (0-2) Saturday afternoon on Mike Martin Field inside Dick Howser Stadium.

Seminoles' offense lives up to the hype

With six of the top seven hitters returning from last season, Florida State's offense was expected to be dynamic in 2010. And through two games, the Seminoles have not disappointed.

Seminoles' Busch answers call

Saturday's game against Georgia State was supposed to be junior Geoff Parker's chance to solidify his place in Florida State's starting rotation.

'Noles capitalize on Panthers mistakes, win 14-7

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

Women 3rd at ACC Championships

The 2010 Atlantic Coast Conference Women's Swimming & Diving Championships came to an end on Saturday as Florida State's team earned a third place finish with 545 points.

FSU Beats Gardner-Webb Twice

No. 20/23 Florida State headed to Seminole Classic championship game on Sunday after 7-0 and 5-0 wins over Gardner-Webb.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Skyforce Notch Second Straight Win Over Wizards

Alexander Johnson posted his third straight double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds.

Posey on the fast track

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

Five questions for Miami Hurricanes� spring practice

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ACC BASKETBALL:

BC beats North Carolina

Finally. Forty minutes - or close enough - of intense and focused play from a Boston College team that as much as anything was suffering from a case of basketball attention deficit disorder.

Boston College continues Heels' struggles

With Reggie Jackson at helm, Eagles kick out Heels

Boston College coach Al Skinner had a surprise waiting for North Carolina yesterday...

The Three-Pointer: Jackson provides spark for Eagles vs. UNC

Jerai Grant leads Clemson basketball team�s rout of Virginia

Blue Devils keep focus on conference matters

Tech loses to Maryland at buzzer

Terps down Ga. Tech, 76-74, on Tucker's buzzer-beater

Cliff Tucker takes a victory lap around the Comcast Center court after hitting a 3-pointer as time expired, lifting Maryland over Georgia Tech. The victory keeps the Terrapins unbeaten at home in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Heels fall to Eagles in Zeller's return

Despite watching his team lose eight of its previous 10 games, North Carolina coach Roy Williams said was sure the Tar Heels could beat Boston College on Saturday � and begin a five-game winning streak that would vault the them to the NCAA tournament.

Frustration grows at UNC

Eagles, who had been struggling lately, whip the Tar Heels 71-67

Tar Heels can look forward to next year

UNC descends further into unknown

Roy Williams says he never enjoyed the ride at KU or Carolina

Wolfpack finds relief in win over Wake

The sense of relief after N.C. State�s surprising 68-54 win over Wake Forest on Saturday afternoon was palpable in the Wolfpack�s locker room. An onerous seven-game ACC losing streak is history and for the first time in a month, there were smiles and jokes by the Wolfpack players.

Pack's win exposes Deacons' flaws

It didn�t take long for the Pack to expose Deacon flaws, either. Simply by keeping playmaker Ish Smith from penetrating the lane early, State ignited an avalanche of Wake turnovers that quickly turned into a full-blown implosion.

UVa�s ACC slide continues

UVa was never competitive, dropping its fifth straight, 72-49, in front of a crowd of 10,000 at the Littlejohn Coliseum.

Woes persist for weary Wahoos

Virginia�s basketball team will wake up in sunny Miami this morning wondering what in the world has happened during the whirlwind of the past two weeks.

Seth Greenberg building basketball culture at Virginia Tech

Pack KOs Deacs

LONG-RANGE WOES: WAKE FOREST MISSES ALL 12 3-POINT ATTEMPTS

busted: Deacons fall flat at a bad time

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ACC BASEBALL:

BC Shuts Out Tulane, 12-0

Dennhardt throws seven scoreless innings

#15 Tigers Homer Three Times to Top Michigan State 10-2 at Fluor Field Saturday

John Hinson, Wilson Boyd, and Mike Freeman all hit home runs to lead #15 Clemson to a 10-2 victory over Michigan State in front of 3,563 fans at Fluor Field on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers improved to 2-0, while the Spartans fell to 1-1.

Duke Takes Down No. 22 Georgia 9-5

Blue Devil Bullpen Allows For Late Rally

Tech Blasts Missouri State in Career Win No. 900 for Hall

Senior Tony Plagman went 4-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI to lead the sixth-ranked Georgia Tech baseball team to a commanding 20-3 win over Missouri State on Saturday afternoon at Russ Chandler Stadium.

Terps Unable To Overcome Fast Start By FIU

FIU scored four runs in the second and third innings to get out to a commanding lead as Maryland fell 11-2 Saturday night.

Pelaez, Lawson Lead No. 12 Miami Past Rutgers, 10-8

The 12th-ranked University of Miami baseball team scored double-digit runs for the second straight night to open the season as the Hurricanes downed Rutgers, 10-8, Saturday night to secure a series win at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.

Tar Heels Edge Colonials 4-2

Senior Mike Cavasinni scorched a two-out two RBI single to lead No. 11 North Carolina over George Washington 4-2 in front of 1254 fans at Boshamer Stadium Saturday. North Carolina (2-0), who trailed 1-0 for the first seven and a half innings, scored all of its four runs in the seventh inning, with two outs, to defeat George Washington (0-2) for the second time in as many days. Patrick Johnson (1-0) earned the win, while the Colonials Brian Derner (0-1) suffered the loss.

Baseball Wallops La Salle, 18-3

Wolfpack scores 50 runs in first two games of season

No. 11 ECU upends Virginia

No. 2 Baseball Falls 6-1 at No. 11 East Carolina

Twelfth-ranked Coastal Carolina drops Hokies 13-5

Wates tallies team-high three hits

Wake Forest Splits Doubleheader with Army and Dayton

The Wake Forest baseball team split a doubleheader on Saturday, defeating Dayton 7-5 in the first game and falling 5-2 to Army in the nightcap at Gene Hooks Field at...
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

LB Shannon Brown spreading word of commitment to Alabama

Petrino says Mallett lucky on timing of injury

2011 BCS champs ... the Dogs?

Junkyard Blawg: Believe it or not, 2011 has all the makings of a dream season in Athens.

Shankweiler expected to coach USF o-line

Texas A&M adds three coaches, including Dat Nguyen, to complete its FB staff

Texas A&M-OSU game moves to Thursday night in 2010 for TV

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

ASU looking to avenge loss against UA in Tucson today

(8) Florida St (19-7)

ASU fell by 19 points at home and wants to keep its Pac-10 title hopes alive. UA looks to avoid falling to .500 on the season.

Tay Waller's 3-pointers power Tigers past Arkansas

No. 18 Butler 70, Siena 53

Bulldogs add to resume with big win over Siena
Butler players aren't the type to raise their arms, pound their chests or shout: "How do you like us now?"

BYU thumps Wyoming

BYU holds off late run, nabs its first-ever 25-3 start.

UConn taking it one at a time

Connecticut turned a close game at halftime into a 76-58 rout of Rutgers yesterday in Piscataway, N.J., giving the Huskies an expected but crucial victory as they look to enhance their NCAA Tournament hopes with the Big East regular season drawing to a close.

Connecticut runs win streak to 66 with 85-53 rout

Tina Charles matched her season high with 26 points and Maya Moore added 21 as top-ranked Connecticut ran its winning streak to 66 games with a 85-53 rout of Providence on Saturday.

Macklin, Walker lift Florida past Ole Miss 64-61

Vernon Macklin scored a career-high 22 points and Erving Walker converted six consecutive free throws in the final 41 seconds as Florida defeated Mississippi 64-61 on Saturday.

Notebook: UF nearly flawless from charity stripe

Florida improves NCAA chances with win at Ole Miss

For 39 minutes, Erving Walker was having the kind of game any player would want to forget.

UGA rallies from 13 points down to beat Bama

Gonzaga routs Pepperdine

No. 13 Bulldogs prevail, 72-54, and move to within one victory of clinching a tie for the West Coast Conference regular-season title.

MINNESOTA 81, INDIANA 58

More trouble for struggling IU

KU crushes Colorado 94-74

Clemente leads No. 7 K-State over Oklahoma

Cats grind out 58-56 win at Vandy

Kentucky pushed to finish by Vandy
John Wall sank a pair of free throws with 20 seconds left and had a big blocked shot to send No. 2 Kentucky to a 58-56 win over No. 17 Vanderbilt last night in Nashville.

UK-Vandy notes: Patterson's tenacity comes just in time

Patrick Patterson's 13 points and 13 rebounds at Vanderbilt on Saturday gave him double-doubles in Kentucky's two games this past week. That hadn't happened to UK's junior forward since the season's first two games.

Penn State 55, Michigan 51

Lackluster Wolverines shoot themselves in foot
Beilein's 3 primary three-point shooting sophomores struggled. Laval Lucas-Perry was 0-for-5, Stu Douglass was 1-for-6 and Zack Novak was 1-for-6.

MSU '3' extends LSU skid

Phil Turner's 3-pointer with 5.8 seconds left lifted Mississippi State to a 60-59 victory over struggling LSU on Saturday.

Westbrook, Minnesota dominate IU 81-58

Minnesota is refocused and recharged.

New Mexico State men win BracketBuster matchup

Hobson scores 17 including late putback, No. 12 New Mexico beats Air Force 59-56

Oklahoma State beats No. 22 Baylor 82-75

James Anderson matched his season high with 31 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and Oklahoma State started a four-game stretch against ranked teams by beating No. 22 Baylor 82-75 on Saturday.

Hummel leads No. 4 Purdue past Illinois

Hard-working Boilers winning the right way

The drill is simple, and goes by the name of "Rebound War." Three defensive players begin near the basket.

Composure and Anderson help Spiders win again

In front of the largest Robins Center crowd in eight years, three things showed up down the stretch last night for the University of Richmond: poise, defense, and Kevin Anderson.

Vols shut down Gamecocks

The downward spiral of the University of South Carolina men�s basketball team continued at the Colonial Life Arena on Saturday afternoon.

In a blow to tourney hopes, USF loses to St. John's, 74-58

Temple turns away St. Joe's in OT

It was a testament to how far Ramone Moore has progressed the last six-plus weeks when Moore's name was being muttered under the breath of every St. Joe's follower who felt the sting of Temple's 75-67 overtime win.

Vols defeat South Carolina 63-55

Bobby Maze had 14 points and held Devan Downey, the SEC's leading scorer, to his lowest output this season as the 20th-ranked Vols rallied to defeat South Carolina 63-55.

Longhorns hold off Texas Tech, 71-67

Longhorns may have captured the win, but their struggles continue

Now, an injury to Dogus Balbay puts Texas in a quandary at point guard.

No. 24 Texas A&M beats Iowa State 60-56

Huskies give Bruins a 29-point beating

USC has almost no shot in 51-47 loss to Washington State

Trojans' offense malfunctions yet again, as they shoot only 38% and fall to the Cougars at Pullman, Wash.

Vandy falls to Kentucky

John Wall blocked Vanderbilt freshman John Jenkins' 3-point attempt with three seconds to play, and No. 2 Kentucky outlasted No.

Nothing comes easy for WVU

Mountaineers need strong finish to put Seton Hall away

Sleepwalk behind it, WVU needs to wake up

Saturday's Seton Hall-West Virginia basketball game had similarities to a "Seinfeld'' episode.
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OTHER BASEBALL:

Around the Bases

ASU baseball sweeps doubleheader, now 3-0

Freshmen shine as UF baseball takes series

Johnson shines in Gator debut

Florida's freshmen, led by pitcher Brian Johnson, sparkle in 9-1 win against South Florida.

Tigers pound Centenary, 25-8

One night after needing an eighth-inning run to scratch out a 5-4 win, LSU jumped out early with a seven-run first.

UH baseball opens season with 6-0 loss to Texas State

Hats drop opener

The numbers certainly weren't in Siena's favor going into a season-opening game against Stetson.

Baseball falls to New Mexico, 6-5

The Longhorns let a 5-2 lead slip away dropping the second game of the season to the Lobos.

TCU's offense chips in to help Purke win in debut

The freshman who rejected the Rangers' lucrative offer shakes off early trouble to strike out eight in five innings.
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Mavericks' fourth-quarter heat too much for Miami

Dallas' 97-91 victory over Miami on Saturday night at American Airlines Center represented a breakthrough for Caron Butler, who made his first six shots and finished with 20 points.

Heat falls in Dallas

Jason Kidd scored 14 of his 21 points in fourth quarter, Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and the Dallas Mavericks held off the short-handed Miami Heat 97-91 Saturday night.

Bobby Cox's last spring training

Paul Casey, Camilo Villegas battle into darkness

Winner Sunday morning will face Ian Poulter for Match Play championship.

Woods' caddie says he won't tolerate heckling of Tiger when he returns to golf

Crisis manager: Woods did it right, but why so late?

Tiger should scrap '10 golf season

Now that Tiger Woods has spoken, he should walk away. He's looking for actions that can boldly back up his remorseful words. He should sit out the 2010 golf season.

Waltrip encouraged by team's good start

This time she finishes, but it still isn't Danica Patrick's day

The NASCAR rookie winds up 31st among 43 cars in the Stater Bros. 300 at Fontana

American Ohno wins record 7th career medal

Speed skating: Davis wins silver; fourth Olympic medal total

Vonn backs off, settles for bronze in super-G

One gold still makes Vonn winner

Perhaps it was a bad omen. Lindsey Vonn was busy baking banana bread the day before her super-G race but she forgot about the last loaf in the oven while she watched the men's super-G on TV.

Did an Austrian coach intentionally sabotage Lindsey Vonn?

Lindsey Vonn wins a bronze medal after racing a course her husband says was "Vonn-proof."

Men's curling: U.S.defeats Sweden for 2nd straight win

Men's hockey: Underdog Americans ready for matchup with Canada

U.S.-Canada is a big game, but how big?

Players and coaches try not to get carried away over the showdown, with medal round still to be determined.

Men's skiing: Bode Miller rested, ready

Debate within bobsled over Olympic track's safety

IOC to act on luge death tragedy

Vancouver, stumbling out of the gate, hopes to finish strong

Big crowds and big performances, not to mention solid television ratings, come as a big relief after a succession of bumps and glitches that...

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