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Sheed's Screed: Flopping is watering down NBA
BOSTON (AP) — The way Rasheed Wallace sees it, his latest technical foul call was a flop. The Boston Celtics big man said Friday night that Raptors forward Hedo Turkoglu duped the referees ...
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Centenary defeats Louisiana-Monroe 94-84
SHREVEPORT, La.(AP) — David Perez scored a career-high 27 points to lead Centenary to a 94-84 win over Louisiana-Monroe on Friday night. Roman Tubner added 23 points for the Gents (3-1), which was his career-high...
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Washington State beats Nicholls State 78-69
ANCHORAGE, Alaska(AP) — Washington State advanced to the finals of the Great Alaska Shootout with a 78-69 win over Nicholls State on Friday. Klay Thompson paced the Cougars (5-0) with 21 points...
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Duncan, McDyess carry Spurs over Rockets
By CHRIS DUNCAN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON — Tim Duncan and Antonio McDyess recorded double-doubles, Tony Parker had 19 points and seven assists, and the San Antonio Spurs earned their first ...
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Tiger crashes, rubber-necking just beginning
By JIM LITKE AP Sports Writer Whatever sent Tiger Woods motoring down the driveway at 2:25 in the morning, it’s safe to say he wasn’t trying to beat the crowd down to the local Wal-Mart on Black Friday...
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Missouri takes Old Dominion 66-61, gains final
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas(AP) — Missouri held off a late run by Old Dominion to win their semifinal matchup at the South Padre Island Invitational 66-61 Friday night...
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No. 14 Georgia tops Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 77-58
HATTIESBURG, Miss.(AP) — Porsha Phillips had a double-double by halftime as No. 14 Georgia defeated Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 77-58 on Friday night in a matchup of undefeated teams...
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Wisconsin-Green Bay tops North Dakota State 71-62
FARGO, N.D.(AP) — Randy Berry had 14 points and 11 rebounds to lead four players in double figures as Wisconsin-Green Bay beat North Dakota State 71-62 Friday night...
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Marquette 43, Duke 74 DUKE 74, MARQUETTE 43
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Jasmine Thomas made the most of her trip to Mexico. Thomas had 11 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists for the third triple-double in Duke history and the 10th-ranked Blue Devils beat Marquette 74-43 on Friday...
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Duke Fans Should Temper Celebration After Big Win Over UConn
Another early season tournament victory for Duke, and another victory over a big-time opponent are in the books. But we've all seen that before...
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Nowitzki's 31 points lead Mavericks past Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS — Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 113-92 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Nowitzki, who entered the night sixth in the NBA at 26...
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Why Charlie Frye Won't See the Field In Oakland
There is clearly a production problem with the QB position in Oakland. First JaMarcus Russell completely bombed the first half of the season with a 51.6 completion rate and nine interceptions this season...
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Clippers upend Pistons 104-96 LA CLIPPERS
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.(AP) — Chris Kaman’s family and friends always come to see him when he visits Detroit. The center’s play in the post finally sent them home with happy memories...
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Steelers' QB Has Bell Rung But Looks To Play
Will Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger play against the Baltimore Ravens this week? According to our Magic 8-Ball, ”All Signs Point To Yes”, but a line for the game has yet to be released...
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East Tennessee State defeats Arkansas 94-85
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.(AP) — Tommmy Hubbard scored a season-high 32 points and East Tennessee State overcame an early deficit to hand Arkansas its second consecutive home loss 94-85 Friday night...
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Mason leads Blues past Predators ST LOU
NASHVILLE, Tenn.(AP) — Chris Mason made 37 saves, and Brad Boyes, David Backes and Paul Kariya scored in the St. Louis Blues’ 3-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night...
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No. 8 Baylor breezes past Idaho 82-37
WACO, Texas(AP) — Melissa Jones scored a career-high 23 points and had 11 rebounds and No. 8 Baylor held Idaho to six field goals and 15 points in the second half in an 82-37 victory Friday night...
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Shurna leads Northwestern past No. 23 Notre Dame
By RICK GANO AP Sports Writer CHICAGO — Northwestern’s 1-3-1 defense made Notre Dame work for its shots, and a lot of the ones the Irish did let fly Friday night misfired. Northwestern’s offense was OK, too...
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Thomas' triple-double helps Duke rout Marquette
CANCUN, Mexico(AP) — Jasmine Thomas made the most of her trip to Mexico. Thomas had 11 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists for the third triple-double in Duke history and the 10th-ranked Blue Devils beat Marquette 74-43 on Friday...
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Cumberland, Tenn. 54, Middle Tennessee 87
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — James Gallman scored 19 points and Middle Tennessee State defeated Cumberland 87-54 on Friday night. The Blue Raiders (3-3) shot 51.4 percent (18 of 35) in a second half in which they outscored the Bulldogs 50-24...
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Virginia Commonwealth holds off Nevada 85-76
RICHMOND, Va.(AP) — Larry Sanders had 17 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks as Virginia Commonwealth held off Nevada for an 85-76 win on Friday night. The Rams (4-1) broke to a 16-5 lead and pushed to a 26-15 margin with 6:11 left on T...
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Middle Tennessee State defeats Cumberland 87-54
MURFREESBORO, Tenn.(AP) — James Gallman scored 19 points and Middle Tennessee State defeated Cumberland 87-54 on Friday night. The Blue Raiders (3-3) shot 51.4 percent (18 of 35) in a second half in which they outscored the Bulldogs 50-24...
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West Virginia beats No. 8 Pittsburgh 19-16
By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer MORGANTOWN, W.Va.(AP) — Noel Devine rushed for 134 yards and Tyler Bitancurt kicked four field goals, including a 43-yarder as time expired to lift West Virginia to a 19-16 win over No...
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Lightning rout Rangers in Tortorella's return
TAMPA, Fla.(AP) — John Tortorella tried to put his first game against his former team behind him in a hurry Friday night...
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Jets' Sanchez Would Be Wise To Emulate Former Giant Phil Simms
Since the New York Jets see no value in bringing in a mentor for the struggling Mark Sanchez, it looks like former New York Giant great Phil Simms sees potential in this USC standout...
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Unbeaten Florida upsets No. 2 Michigan State 77-74
By DAN GELSTON AP Basketball Writer ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.(AP) — Erving Walker hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:56 left and Florida hung on to upset No. 2 Michigan State 77-74 on Friday night in the Legends Classic...
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Valparaiso beats Georgia Southern 97-89
STATESBORO, Ga.(AP) — Brandon Wood scored a career-high 39 points to lead Valparaiso to a 97-89 win over Georgia Southern on Friday night. Wood shot 13-for-18 and also grabbed nine rebounds for the Crusaders (2-3)...
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Texas 54, Southern Cal 61 USC 61, TEXAS 54
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) — Briana Gilbreath scored 13 points to lead four players in double figures and help Southern Cal upset No. 13 Texas 61-54 on Friday night in the Paradise Jam...
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Lou Williams' Injury Opens the Door For Iverson's Return to the Sixers
On Wednesday, Sixers' fans washed their pre-Thanksgiving meals down with one piece of bad news after another. And at the end of the day, all the news seemed to point towards one logical conclusion: ...
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Southern Cal upsets No. 13 Texas 61-54
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands(AP) — Briana Gilbreath scored 13 points to lead four players in double figures and help Southern Cal upset No. 13 Texas 61-54 on Friday night in the Paradise Jam...
