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Cavaliers, Heat win big against rivals (AP)

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:21:23 GMT

AP - LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal made sure their teams wouldn't be pushed around again by rivals. There was nothing Kobe Bryant could do to help the Lakers, however.

No. 18 Marquette staves off upset bid (AP)

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 06:26:23 GMT

AP - Marquette needed to huddle up and quickly analyze the situation. Its big lead was gone and St. John's was scoring at will. The Golden Eagles knew if they weren't careful, the Red Storm might send them home early from the Big East tournament.

Rocker denies receiving HGH prescription (AP)

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 03:31:45 GMT

AP - Former major league relief pitcher John Rocker told ESPN Radio on Wednesday he never bought human growth hormone with a prescription.

Browns corral running back Jamal Lewis (AP)

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 06:30:23 GMT

AP - Jamal Lewis is heading north without leaving the AFC North. The free agent running back and former 2,000-yard rusher for Baltimore agreed to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns.

Chip off old block: Stastny, Avs win (AP)

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 04:05:51 GMT

AP - Whatever emotions Paul Stastny has about breaking one of his dad's records can wait. The rookie forward is determined to get the Colorado Avalanche back into playoff contention. Stastny did his part Wednesday night, setting up two goals to extend the Avalanche's win streak to five games with a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Fellow rookie Wojtek Wolski sealed it by scoring the go-ahead goal 1:41 into the third period.

Browns finally tackle Jamal Lewis (AP)

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 03:14:30 GMT

AP - The Browns finally tackled Jamal Lewis. Unable to reach a deal to remain in Baltimore, the free agent running back signed a one-year deal on Wednesday with Cleveland, the team he blistered for an NFL single-game record 295 yards in 2003.

LeBron to NBA: 'Nobody can beat us' (AP)

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 07:59:43 GMT

AP - LeBron James was unstoppable. Then, he said the Cleveland Cavaliers can be, too. James scored a season-high 41 points, leading the Cavaliers to a 101-97 overtime victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

Slammin' Sammy: Sosa hits second homer (AP)

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:38:39 GMT

AP - Sammy Sosa's chances of playing in the majors this season are looking better every day. The chances of Roger Clemens doing the same are — still — anybody's guess.

CONCACAF to make push for 2018 World Cup (AP)

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 21:36:47 GMT

AP - Soccer's governing body for North and Central America and the Caribbean will push to host the 2018 World Cup.

Ducks beat Coyotes at home again (AP)

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 06:57:27 GMT

AP - Joe DiPenta used to play pinball when he was growing up. Until Wednesday night, he had done it the conventional way. DiPenta scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks beat Phoenix 2-1 Wednesday night for their 10th straight home victory over the Coyotes. It was his first game-winner and his first in 14 career games against Phoenix.

Chatman announces resignation at LSU (AP)

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 06:29:33 GMT

AP - LSU women's basketball coach Pokey Chatman, who twice took the Lady Tigers to the Final Four after taking over as head coach in 2004, unexpectedly announced her resignation Wednesday.

Dementieva withdraws from Pacific Life (AP)

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 03:27:13 GMT

AP - Add Elena Dementieva to the growing list of star players to pull out of the Pacific Life Open.

Woods event to pay tribute to military (AP)

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:16:18 GMT

AP - Tiger Woods is bringing more than a golf tournament back to the nation's capital.