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San Diego State upsets No. 8 New Mexico 72-69
(AP)
AP - Dairese Gary missed a runner in the final second and San Diego State escaped with a 72-69 upset of eighth-ranked New Mexico in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference tournament Friday night.
Collins, Henry carry No. 1 Kansas past Texas A&M
(AP)
AP - Xavier Henry scored 11 points in a stunning 21-2 run that broke a tight game wide open and carried No. 1 Kansas past No. 23 Texas A&M 79-66 in a rough-and-tumble Big 12 semifinal Friday night.
Lindsey Vonn clinches 3rd World Cup overall title
(AP)
AP - Lindsey Vonn finished with a fitting flourish, the perfect way to cap a nearly perfect season, one chock full of victories, medals, trophies — and injuries.
No. 2 Kentucky downs Alabama 73-67 to start SEC
(AP)
AP - John Wall had 23 points, including seven straight in the second half to give the Wildcats the lead for good, and No. 2 Kentucky overcame an 11-point deficit Friday in beating Alabama 73-67 in the Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinals.
Els takes the lead at Doral
(AP)
AP - Ernie Els was in the lead and off the golf course, and he wasn't sure which made him feel better.
LeBron returns with 23, leads Cavs over Sixers
(AP)
AP - LeBron James had 23 points, 10 assists and six rebounds in his return from a two-game absence, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won for the 14th time in their last 19 road games with a 100-95 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.
RB Tomlinson spending day, night with Jets
(AP)
AP - LaDainian Tomlinson's visit with the New York Jets is going to overtime.
Cubs' Gorzelanny has strong outing
(AP)
AP - Tom Gorzelanny proved he could pitch out of a jam, even though it was one of his own creation.
Celtics bounce back with win over Pacers
(Reuters)
Reuters - The Boston Celtics were able to rest Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen for the final quarter as they cruised to a convincing 122-103 win over the Indiana Pacers.
Quinnipiac beats Union, NY, 3-2 in 5 overtimes
(AP)
AP - It took five overtimes and nearly six hours, but Quinnipiac managed to edge out Union College 3-2 early Saturday in the longest hockey game in college history.
Drogba aims to take Chelsea back to Premier League glory
(AFP)
AFP - Didier Drogba has warned Chelsea's title rivals that he is determined to satisfy his voracious appetite for success by firing the Blues back to Premier League glory.
Bennati takes lead in Tirreno-Adriatico
(AFP)
AFP - Daniele Bennati of Liquigas won the third stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico on Friday after a 159km ride from San Miniato to Monsumanno Terme
Rinne, Predators beat Ducks 1-0
(AP)
AP - Pekka Rinne made 31 saves for his fourth shutout of the season, Shea Weber had a power-play goal and the Nashville Predators strengthened their hold on a playoff berth with a 1-0 victory over Anaheim on Friday night.
Current stars and tennis greats team up for Haiti aid
(AFP)
AFP - Tennis greats past and present teamed up in lighthearted doubles matches to aid a serious cause - earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.
Woods responders concerned about domestic violence
(AP)
AP - The ambulance crew that responded after Tiger Woods crashed his SUV would not allow his wife to ride with him to the hospital because they suspected domestic violence, documents released Friday by the Florida Highway Patrol show.
