ALAMEDA, Calif. – With few exceptions this season, the Oakland Raiders have done an efficient job protecting rookie quarterback Derek…
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Nuggets F J.J. Hickson undergoes surgery to fix torn ACL in right knee
DENVER – The Denver Nuggets say forward J.J. Hickson had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right knee…
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Griffin, Redick each score 23 points as Clippers rout Timberwolves 127-101
LOS ANGELES – Blake Griffin and J.J. Redick each scored 23 points before sitting out the fourth quarter, and the…
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Ranked as high as No. 10 earlier this season, the Ducks take a tumble
The Oregon Ducks had no plans to review the game film after their loss to rival Oregon State in last…
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Promising start has Steelers offense looking to push the pace against Philadelphia
PITTSBURGH – Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is ready to see what his team’s no-huddle offense can do in hostile territory.…
Read MoreWorld Cup teams say they are ready for Brazil’s heat, unlike in 1994 when they wilted in US
PARIS – European teams say they are more prepared than ever for a hot and humid World Cup, training in…
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Gill, Nolte help No. 1 seed Virginia pull away to beat Coastal Carolina 70-59 in NCAAs
RALEIGH, N.C. – Anthony Gill scored 17 points to help No. 1 seed Virginia pull away late and beat Coastal…
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Basabe leads No. 16 Iowa to 82-70 victory against Pen State
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Melsahn Basabe scored 16 points and No. 16 Iowa pulled away from Penn State 82-70 on…
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Michigan State, facing UConn for another Final Four berth, gets its timing back just in time
NEW YORK – Michigan State faces UConn on Sunday seeking its seventh Final Four berth in 16 seasons. The fourth-seeded…
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Lowry scores season-high 39 as Raptors send Jazz to 7th straight loss 123-104
SALT LAKE CITY – Kyle Lowry scored a season-high 39 points on 13-of-22 shooting as the Toronto Raptors sent the…
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