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Thursday, February 9, 2012

No. 10 Duke stuns No. 5 North Carolina 85-84

(AP) Harrison Barnes shook off his nagging ankle injury and a series of undersized defenders to help No. 5 North Carolina take charge in the second half. He just couldn't finish off No. 10 Duke.

Grizzlies end 3-game skid, beat Timberwolves 85-80

(AP) Rudy Gay had 19 points and nine rebounds, and Quincy Pondexter added a career-high 17 points as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a three-game losing streak with a 85-80 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Lin, Chandler lead Knicks over Wizards 107-93

What a week it has been for Jeremy Lin. With three breakout games, the Harvard graduate has become the NBA's newest playmaking sensation. He's a fan favorite home and away and has earned more than 60,000 Twitter followers in just five days.

Nowitzki scores 25 in Mavs' 105-95 win vs. Nuggets

(AP) Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points and the Dallas Mavericks snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the undermanned Denver Nuggets 105-95 on Wednesday night.

No. 22 Michigan defeats struggling Nebraska 62-46

(AP) Nebraska coach Doc Sadler used two words to sum up why his Cornhuskers lost 62-46 to 22nd-ranked Michigan on Wednesday night.

Wake Forest falls short to No. 19 Virginia

Wake Forest coach Jeff Bzdelik felt like he was watching a rerun of a horror movie Wednesday night. The second-year boss of the Demon Deacons had just witnessed his club get blown out by No. 19 Virginia 68-44, playing poorly at both ends of the court in losing its fifth straight and ninth in the past 11 games.

Hurricanes blow past Tar Heels

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Shenise Johnson scored 19 points and Riquna Williams added 17 to lead No. 6 Miami to a 61-37 win over No. 22 North Carolina on Wednesday night.

Woodlands main event features former wrestlers

Based on the background of the two fighters, it would make sense to assume the main event of PA Cage Fight 10 will come down to wrestling skills.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A person familiar with the NHL’s plan said the Detroit Red Wings will play the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 Winter Classic.

Branyan, Yanks agree to contract

Russell Branyan has agreed to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees and will try to win a bench job as a corner infielder during spring training. The Yankees announced the deal Wednesday.

King’s women living large atop Freedom Paul Sokoloski Opinion

It’s difficult to call the King’s College women’s basketball team pretty these days, after the Lady Monarchs have been winning so ugly.

Bench leads Rockets to 103-96 win over Blazers

(AP) Chase Budinger had 22 points off the bench and the Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 103-96 on Wednesday night.

Jokinen's hat trick leads Flames past Sharks 4-3

(AP) Olli Jokinen capitalized on a turnover by Colin White to break a third-period tie with his third goal of the game, and the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 Wednesday night.

Perry's OT goal gives Ducks 3-2 win over Canes

(AP) All-Star Corey Perry scored at 2:14 of overtime to help the Anaheim Ducks beat the last-place Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Wednesday night for their second straight victory.

Lewis, Kemp top Women's Australian Open

(AP) American Stacy Lewis and Australia's Sarah Kemp shared the Women's Australian Open lead at 4-under 69 on Thursday, leaving top-ranked Yani Tseng a stroke back in her bid to win the event for the third straight year.

Day 2 of testimony in Va. lacrosse player's trial

(AP) Prosecutors will continue their case Thursday in the trial of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of killing his ex-girlfriend.

CAS bans 1997 Tour winner Jan Ullrich for 2 years

(AP) Sport's highest court has banned 1997 Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich for two years and stripped him of his third-place finish in the 2005 race for a doping violation.

Vania King reaches quarterfinals at Pattaya Open

(AP) Eighth-seeded Vania King advanced to the quarterfinals of the Pattaya Open by beating Alla Kudryavtseva of Russia 6-1, 6-3 Thursday.

Injured Mattek-Sands of US loses in Paris

(AP) Injured American Bethanie Mattek-Sands lost to Roberta Vinci 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 Thursday in the second round of the Open GDF Suez.

AP Enterprise: US Olympic's London gym nearly done

(AP) Think of it as "Colorado Springs East" a training spot for U.S. Olympians in London.

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood wants government sacked

(AP) Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood is calling on the country's ruling generals to sack the current military-appointed government, saying it has failed to manage the deteriorating security and economic situation in the country.

FA won't rush to replace Capello before Euro 2012

(AP) The head of the English Football Association says he will not rush to hire Fabio Capello's successor ahead of this year's European Championship.

Cabrera-Bello shoots 63 in Dubai; McIlroy 3 back

(AP) Rafael Cabrera-Bello made nine birdies in his first 11 holes to finish at 9-under 63 Thursday for a two-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic.

Defending champs return to Boston Marathon

(AP) Reigning Boston Marathon champions Geoffrey Mutai and Caroline Kilel lead the field of elite runners for the 116th edition of the event.

Djokovic gets wax figure in native Serbia

(AP) Novak Djokovic has met his match.

Pols: 9/11 deserves license plate before NY Giants

(AP) A commemorative license plate for the New York Giants was unveiled hours after their Super Bowl victory.

Red Wings and Maple Leafs to play at Big House

(AP) Next year's Winter Classic could set an attendance record.

Skaters still hold hope for Dutch skating marathon

(AP) Under leaden skies, a steady stream of Lycra-clad skaters duck slightly as they glide under one of the wooden bridges over the Zijlroade river that runs like a gray ribbon through this picturesque town on the route of the Eleven Cities Tour.

Spanish govt may sue French TV for doping skit

(AP) Spain's most senior sport minister says the government is considering legal action against a French TV station that poked fun at alleged ties to doping by athletes.

Chilean tennis star Fernando Gonzalez to retire

(AP) Chilean tennis star Fernando Gonzalez says he will retire next month because injuries no longer allow him to play at a top level.

Church ad urges prayer for last-place Canadiens

(AP) It's come to this for the Montreal Canadiens: The Catholic church is asking people to pray for the last-place team.

World TeamTennis relocates S. California franchise

(AP) The Southern California franchise in the World TeamTennis Pro League is getting a new name and home court for the upcoming season.

Cavaliers guard Irving recovering from concussion

(AP) Cavaliers rookie guard Kyrie Irving is being evaluated at the Cleveland Clinic as he recovers from a concussion.

Federer to face Isner in Davis Cup singles

(AP) Roger Federer will face John Isner in the second singles match Friday when Switzerland takes on the United States in the first round of the Davis Cup.

Mercedes tops F1 test; Lotus fastest 2012 car

(AP) The new Mercedes car topped Formula One preseason testing for a second straight day, while Lotus was quickest of the season's new competitors.

New Haven Open CEO elected to tennis Hall of Fame

(AP) Mike Davies, the chief executive officer of the New Haven Open tennis tournament, has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Lehman looks for more wins on Champions Tour

(AP) Tom Lehman looks to continue feasting on the Champions Tour when he begins the defense of his title at the Allianz Championship Friday.

Russian skiers developing for 2014 Sochi Games

(AP) Russian skiers appear more frequently on the World Cup ski circuit in Europe these days, their presence hard to miss at the upcoming Alpine test events for the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

Alderson: 'Big fundraiser tonight for gas money'

(AP) Even Mets general manager Sandy Alderson can't resist pointing out the team's financial difficulties.

Report: Ohio State needs ethics office

(AP) Consultants are recommending that Ohio State hire a vice president to oversee a new office and committee that would monitor ethics and rules compliance across the university system.

Egypt's angry soccer fans are deep into politics

(AP) Egypt's ruling generals have a new enemy: the legions of angry soccer fans who have injected fervor into recent protests demanding the military step down and battled police for days in the streets of Cairo.

Dirk, Pierce All-Stars; runs end for KG, Duncan

(AP) Dirk Nowitzki and Paul Pierce overcame slow starts to return to the All-Star game, while lengthy runs ended for Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan.

Jack Beckman leads Funny Car qualifying

(AP) Jack Beckman raced to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car on Thursday in the season-opening NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway.

Johnson in 3-way tie at Pebble; Tiger starts well

(AP) Dustin Johnson pitched in for eagle on the third hole at Pebble Beach to get a small measure of revenge. He wound up with a 9-under 63, and part of a three-way atop the leaderboard in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

Landon Cassill gets seat with new team

(AP) Landon Cassill has a job for the Daytona 500 for the first time in his career.

For Doc Rivers, watching son play means less worry

(AP) Doc Rivers says watching son Austin hit the winning shot for Duke was more fun than coaching.

Kizer gets 18, No. 8 Maryland women take 91-61 win

(AP) Lynetta Kizer scored 18 points and No. 8 Maryland had six players in double-figure to win their 10th straight game over Clemson, 91-61, on Thursday night.

Lucas leads No. 18 Penn State women over Wisconsin

(AP) Maggie Lucas scored 16 points to help No. 18 Penn State beat Wisconsin 69-54 on Thursday night.

No. 20 Mississippi State beats Mississippi, 70-60

(AP) Arnett Moultrie scored 18 points, Dee Bost dished a career-high 13 assists and No. 20 Mississippi State easily beat rival Mississippi 70-60 on Thursday night.

No. 21 Wisconsin outlasts Minnesota 68-61 in OT

(AP) Jordan Taylor scored 27 points for his first college win in his home state, and No. 21 Wisconsin gutted out a 68-61 overtime victory at Minnesota on Thursday night.

BC gives No. 5 Duke women surprisingly tough test

(AP) In Boston College's season filled with lopsided conference losses, the Eagles finally have something positive to focus on despite suffering their school-record 11th straight defeat.

Clemmensen makes 22 saves, Panthers beat Kings 3-1

(AP) Sean Bergenheim and Mike Santorelli scored in the second period, sending the Florida Panthers to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.

Delle Donne helps Hens win 11th in a row

(AP) Elena Delle Donne had 27 points and 15 rebounds to lead No. 12 Delaware to its 11th straight victory, a 76-63 win over Old Dominion on Thursday night.

Detroit hands Green Bay women first loss of season

(AP) Shareta Brown scored 24 points and Senee Shearer added 23 to help Detroit stun No. 9 Wisconsin-Green Bay 70-58 on Thursday night, handing the Phoenix their first loss of the season.

Giroux, Schenn lead Flyers over Maple Leafs 4-3

(AP) Claude Giroux and Brayden Schenn scored 1:14 apart in the second period to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.

Jets mount comeback, beat Capitals 3-2 in shootout

(AP) The Winnipeg Jets overcame a two-goal deficit in the final 2:15 of regulation and then prevailed in a shootout for a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.

Moore lifts Illinois women over No. 10 Ohio State

(AP) Alexis Moore made a game-winning layup with two seconds left to give Illinois a 66-65 win over No. 10 Ohio State on Thursday night.

No. 20 Mississippi State beats Mississippi 70-60

(AP) Mississippi's hope of sweeping the season series from rival Mississippi State for the first time since 1998 didn't last long.

No. 23 Indiana charges past Illinois 84-71

(AP) Illinois played like a desperate team Thursday night.

Pacioretty's hat trick lifts Canadiens over Isles

(AP) Max Pacioretty had three goals, Scott Gomez netted his first in more than a year, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Thursday night for their third straight win.

Richards scores in OT, Rangers beat Lightning 4-3

(AP) Brad Richards scored 2:37 into overtime to give the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.

Ricketts scores 16, Arkansas downs Gamecocks 68-47

(AP) C'eira Ricketts scored 16 points and had seven rebounds and seven assists to lead Arkansas to a 68-47 win over No. 24 South Carolina.

Burke lifts Illinois women over No. 10 Ohio State

(AP) Alexis Burke made a game-winning layup with two seconds left to give Illinois a 66-65 win over No. 10 Ohio State on Thursday night.

BYU women use huge second half run to rout Gonzaga

(AP) Kim Parker had 16 points and BYU scored 20 straight in the second half to rout No. 19 Gonzaga 70-40 on Thursday night, handing the Bulldogs their worst conference loss in a decade.

Gasol: 25 pts, 14 reb, key block in 88-87 win

(AP) Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen's putback attempt at the buzzer in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Boston Celtics 88-87 on Thursday night.

Minnesota falls in OT to No. 21 Wisconsin 68-61

(AP) Freshman point guard Andre Hollins gave Minnesota his best game of the season, guiding a spirited comeback with a career-high 20 points against No. 21 Wisconsin.

Ogwumikes lead No. 4 Stanford women past USC 69-52

(AP) Chiney Ogwumike had 21 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high six blocked shots and No. 4 Stanford extended its school-record home winning streak at Maples Pavilion to 75 with a 69-52 win over Southern California on Thursday night.

Scola helps Rockets top Suns 96-89

(AP) Luis Scola scored 16 points, Patrick Patterson added 14 and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Phoenix Suns 96-89 on Thursday night.

Sedin twins both score as Canucks beat Wild 5-2

(AP) Henrik and Daniel Sedin both scored against Minnesota for the first time in their careers to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-2 win over the Wild on Thursday night.

Tennessee State upsets No. 9 Murray State 72-68

(AP) Robert Covington had 17 points and eight rebounds to lead Tennessee State to a 72-68 victory over No. 9 Murray State on Thursday night, handing the Racers their first loss of the season.

Vanderbilt upsets No. 11 Tennessee 93-79

(AP) Tiffany Clarke scored 23 points, and the Vanderbilt Commodores upset No. 11 Tennessee 93-79 on Thursday night for their fifth straight win overall and a very rare victory over their in-state rival.

Warriors hand Nuggets 5th straight loss, 109-101

(AP) Stephen Curry scored a season-best 36 points and the Golden State Warriors handed the fading Denver Nuggets their fifth straight loss, 109-101 on Thursday night.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Evansville defense stops No. 17 Creighton 65-57

Creighton coach Greg McDermott rubbed his eyes, looking for an answer as to why his team is suddenly struggling. His son, Doug, is just as perplexed after a second straight sub-par shooting game. Evansville's Colt Ryan hit a 17-footer to break a 56-56 tie with 3:08 to play...

Jones scores 2 goals as Avs beat Blackhawks 5-2

(AP) Gabriel Landeskog broke a tie 38 seconds into the third period and David Jones added two goals, helping the Colorado Avalanche snap a five-game skid with a 5-2 win over the struggling Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night.

No. 20 Louisville women strong in loss

Louisville coach Jeff Walz knew the Cardinals couldn't stop the entire Connecticut team. So they tried to leave some players alone, hoping for a bad shooting night. Caroline Doty did not accommodate the strategy, making 5 of 11 3 pointers to help the Huskies hold off No. 20 Louisville 56-46 Tuesday night.

Purdue loss 87-84 to No. 3 Ohio State

No. 3 Ohio State had been rolling over intimidated opponents, winning by an average of 27 points a game. Purdue, drilled by 17 points at home by rival Indiana in their most recent game, looked like road kill. Instead, the Boilermakers were up to the task.

Durant's shot lifts Thunder past Warriors 119-116

(AP) Kevin Durant hit a go-ahead bank shot with 14.2 seconds remaining, and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder overcame career performances by Monta Ellis and David Lee to beat the Golden State Warriors 119-116 on Tuesday night.

Dallas ends skid against Royals

DALLAS – The high, arching half-court shot nearly rocketed into the rafters, swooped down with a hard crash against the backboard and skipped across the rim before falling to the floor.

WADA asks for info from Armstrong case

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday urged U.S. federal authorities to quickly hand over evidence collected in their lengthy probe into seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong and doping in American cycling.

Donovan says Kentucky has champions' 'disposition'

Florida coach Billy Donovan handicapped what could be the national title game in April. The most intriguing matchup? Kentucky against Syracuse. "If you're looking at talent, I think Kentucky has clearly six guys who are going to be first-round picks on their team.

Many report illness at Wash. cheerleading event

(AP) Washington state health officials said Tuesday they are investigating reports of intestinal illness affecting at least 19 squads that participated in a weekend state cheerleading tournament in Everett.

Opening arguments expected in lacrosse death trial

(AP) Attorneys have found a full jury pool for the case of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of killing his ex-girlfriend.

Officials: Longo's husband arrested over EPO buy

(AP) French police officials familiar with the operation say the home of cycling great Jeannie Longo was raided on Wednesday and that her husband was arrested on suspicion that he bought doses of the banned performance-enhancer EPO.

Rock looking for 2nd consecutive win in Dubai

(AP) After beating Tiger Woods at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, rising star Robert Rock says he no longer fears playing against the big names.

Sochi Olympics downhill course gets high marks

(AP) Didier Cuche called it "magnificent." Bode Miller was highly critical. Aksel Lund Svindal said upon first glance that the course for the 2014 Sochi Olympics was "what downhill is all about."

Billups lost for season with torn Achilles tendon

(AP) Clippers guard Chauncey Billups will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his left Achilles tendon during Los Angeles' 107-102 victory over the Magic in Orlando on Monday night.

Chair of Olympics legacy company to step down

(AP) The chair of Olympic Park Legacy Company says she'll be stepping down after the games.

NY boy, 12, who got hit with lacrosse ball dies

(AP) A 12-year-old boy who was hit in the chest by a lacrosse ball last week has died in upstate New York.

Pettersen chases Tseng in Australia

(AP) Suzann Pettersen of Norway opens the LPGA season Thursday with her sights set on the formidable task of overtaking top-ranked Yani Tseng.

Baseball Hall to begin drug education program

(AP) The Baseball Hall of Fame is starting a drug education program for students and young adults in the same year Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa will appear on ballot for the first time after careers tainted by steroid accusations.

Sanchez Vicario says $60M in career winnings gone

(AP) Former tennis star Arantxa Sanchez Vicario said in a book published Tuesday that her parents lost an estimated $60 million in career earnings through mismanagement.

Tottenham manager Redknapp cleared of tax evasion

(AP) Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp was cleared of tax evasion Wednesday, removing a key barrier to his chances of becoming the next coach of England's national team.

Women, men share billing in boat race on Thames

(AP) Women will be given equal billing with men in the annual boat race between English universities Oxford and Cambridge, staging the women's race on the same day and the same course as the men's event starting in 2015.

Americans Mattek-Sands, McHale win in Paris

(AP) American qualifier Bethanie Mattek-Sands finished off Kristina Barrois of Germany with her 10th ace Wednesday to clinch a 7-6 (3), 6-2 win and reach the second round of the Open GDF Suez.

Cuba looks to kids to recover faded boxing glory

(AP) Lazaro Perez jabs rhythmically at his rival in a steamy Havana gym, dancing, feinting and punctuating each blow with a grunt.

Dems recruiting former Giant Carson for House bid

(AP) House Democrats are recruiting Hall of Fame football player Harry Carson to run for a House seat from New Jersey.

Sabres' Ruff won't be behind bench against Bruins

(AP) Injured Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff won't be behind the team's bench for Wednesday's game against the Boston Bruins.

Calhoun to miss UConn's next game

(AP) Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun will miss Saturday's game against No. 2 Syracuse while on an indefinite medical leave of absence because of spinal stenosis, a painful condition in his lower back.

Egypt's army deploys troops to reinforce police

(AP) Egypt's state news agency says the military has deployed troops to the country's streets to reinforce the police, restore security and state "prestige."

APNewsBreak: UConn to impose own penalties

(AP) The University of Connecticut has proposed reducing the number of games it will play next season if the NCAA grants a waiver to allow the Huskies to play in the 2013 men's basketball tournament.

Fabio Capello quits as England coach

(AP) England coach Fabio Capello dramatically quit just four months before the European Championship after publicly challenging the Football Association's decision to remove John Terry as captain.

Michigan board gives AD go-ahead on Winter Classic

(AP) The University of Michigan Board of Regents on Wednesday authorized athletic director Dave Brandon to seek a contract with the NHL to host the Winter Classic.

Parents: Pa. high school team taunted with slurs

(AP) Some Pittsburgh-area parents are complaining that students at a largely white high school dressed in banana suits at a basketball game and taunted their majority black rival with racial slurs.

Phelps using hyperbaric chamber to aid recovery

(AP) Michael Phelps is the latest athlete to use a hyperbaric chamber to aid his recovery from training.

Sandusky seeks State College-area jury for trial

(AP) Jerry Sandusky's lawyer filed court paperwork Wednesday arguing that jurors in his child sex abuse trial should be chosen from the community where he lives and suggesting that a trial delay might be the best way to address the intense publicity generated by the case.

Stern: Howard's future won't hurt All-Star game

(AP) NBA Commissioner David Stern doesn't think Dwight Howard's uncertain future will overshadow the All-Star game in Orlando in three weeks.

APNewsBreak: UConn wants to impose own penalties

(AP) The University of Connecticut has proposed reducing the number of games it will play next season if the NCAA grants a waiver to allow the Huskies to play in the 2013 men's basketball tournament.

AP source: Wings vs Leafs in 2013 Winter Classic

(AP) A person familiar with the NHL's plan says the Detroit Red Wings will play the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 Winter Classic.

NYC billionaire mayor not looking to buy the Mets

(AP) As a billionaire, Mayor Michael Bloomberg could afford to buy the Mets. But that's one job that he's not looking to step into after he leaves City Hall.

Study: Tai chi helps ease symptoms of Parkinson's

(AP) The ancient Chinese exercise of tai chi improved balance and lowered the risk of falls in a study of people with Parkinson's disease.

A beautiful week awaits at Pebble Beach

(AP) In what Robert Louis Stevenson called "the most felicitous meeting of land and sea," the sea was winning Wednesday at Pebble Beach.

Cavaliers G Kyrie Irving has concussion

(AP) Cavaliers rookie guard Kyrie Irving has a concussion and is being kept out of Cleveland's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Real Madrid, Barcelona top soccer's rich list

(AP) Real Madrid and Barcelona are soccer's biggest moneymakers for the third straight year and look set to top their rivals for the foreseeable future.

Soccer's Richest Clubs List

(AP) The 20 richest soccer clubs based on revenue for the year ending June 30, 2011, as listed by accountancy firm Deloitte in its annual report released Thursday (2010 positions in parentheses):

Cavaliers rookie G Kyrie Irving has concussion

(AP) Cavaliers rookie Kyrie Irving has his first NBA injury a concussion.

Holmes staying put with Jets after clause kicks in

(AP) It appears Santonio Holmes is sticking around just as the New York Jets said he would.

Love preparing for a Ryder Cup year

(AP) There is plenty of evidence that this is a Ryder Cup year.

No. 25 St. Bonaventure women top UMass 69-54

(AP) Megan Van Tatenhove and Armelia Horton scored 17 points each and No. 25 St. Bonaventure tied a school single-season record for wins with a 69-54 victory over Massachusetts on Wednesday night.

Univ. of ND will use Fighting Sioux nickname

(AP) The University of North Dakota resumed using its contentious Fighting Sioux nickname Wednesday even though it triggered NCAA sanctions, leaving some fans weary of the seven-year fight over a moniker that critics believe is demeaning.

Johnson, Williams lead Miami women over Tar Heels

(AP) Shenise Johnson scored 19 points and Riquna Williams added 17 to lead No. 6 Miami to a 61-37 win over No. 22 North Carolina on Wednesday night.

No. 11 Michigan State beats Penn State 77-57

(AP) Draymond Green had 23 points and 12 rebounds and made some timely shots to help No. 11 Michigan State pull away from Penn State in a 77-57 win Wednesday night.

No. 15 Florida State falls to Boston College 64-60

(AP) All the frustrating late-game losses finally were worth it for Boston College. The young Eagles looked as if they've grown up a lot with their upset of No. 15 Florida State.

No. 2 Syracuse 64-61 in OT over No. 12 Georgetown

(AP) Kris Joseph scored a career-high 29 points, hitting a go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute of overtime, and No. 2 Syracuse beat 12th-ranked Georgetown 64-61 on Wednesday night to give coach Jim Boeheim his 880th career win.

Parker scores 37, leads Spurs over 76ers 100-90

(AP) Tony Parker scored 37 points, Gary Neal added 18 off the bench and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Philadelphia 76ers 100-90 in a matchup of division leaders Wednesday night.

Rodgers leads No. 14 Hoyas women past Seton Hall

(AP) Sugar Rodgers had 23 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 14 Georgetown beat Seton Hall 56-51 on Wednesday night.

Withey's 25 leads No. 7 Kansas over No. 6 Baylor

(AP) Jeff Withey scored a career-high 25 points and Kansas went ahead to stay during a stretch without Thomas Robinson as the seventh-ranked Jayhawks had another convincing victory over sixth-ranked Baylor, winning 68-54 Wednesday night.

Boozer scores 18 as Bulls rout Hornets 90-67

(AP) Carlos Boozer scored 18 points and the Chicago Bulls won their fourth straight game while nearly holding New Orleans to a franchise low in points during a 90-67 rout Wednesday night.

Delfino scores 25 as Bucks beat Raptors

(AP) Carlos Delfino scored a season-high 25 points against his former team, Drew Gooden had 20 points and 14 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a three-game losing streak, beating the Toronto Raptors 105-99 on Wednesday night.

Lin, Chandler lead Knicks over Wizards 107-93

(AP) Jeremy Lin had 23 points and a career-high 10 assists, and Tyson Chandler scored 25 points and had 11 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to their third straight win, 107-93 over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.

Magic hit 17 3-pointers in 102-89 win over Heat

(AP) Dwight Howard had 25 points and 24 rebounds, Ryan Anderson scored 27 and the Orlando Magic hit 17 3-pointers in a 102-89 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

Monroe's double-double leads Pistons over Nets

(AP) Greg Monroe had 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons won their season-high third straight game with a 99-92 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night.

No. 15 Texas A&M women beat K-State 67-36

(AP) Kelsey Bone and Karla Gilbert scored 14 points apiece to lead No. 15 Texas A&M to its fourth straight win, 67-36, over Kansas State on Wednesday night

No. 22 Michigan defeats Cornhuskers 62-46

(AP) Zack Novak scored 14 points to go over 1,000 for his career and No. 22 Michigan defeated Nebraska 62-46 on Wednesday night.

Red Wings run home streak to 18 wins, beat Oilers

(AP) Drew Miller and Henrik Zetterberg scored in the third period, and the Detroit Red Wings extended their home winning streak to 18 games with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night.

Sessions scores 24, Cavs hold off Clippers 99-92

(AP) Ramon Sessions scored a season-high 24 points as a last-minute replacement for injured rookie Kyrie Irving and Antawn Jamison scored 27, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 99-92 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Grizzlies end 3-game skid, beat Timberwolves 85-80

(AP) Rudy Gay had 19 points and nine rebounds, and Quincy Pondexter added a career-high 17 points as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a three-game losing streak with a 85-80 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Miller makes 36 saves as Sabres blank Bruins 6-0

(AP) With Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff nursing three broken ribs and watching from the press box, goalie Ryan Miller made 36 saves to earn his second shutout in three games in a 6-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night.

No. 10 Duke stuns No. 5 North Carolina 85-84

(AP) Freshman Austin Rivers buried a 3-pointer at the horn to give No. 10 Duke an 85-84 win over No. 5 North Carolina on Wednesday night.

No. 6 Baylor loses again to No. 7 Kansas, 68-54

(AP) One of the first things Baylor coach Scott Drew talked about after another loss to Kansas was wanting his team to now imitate the Jayhawks.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Blues upend Senators 3-1

(AP) David Perron scored twice and Brian Elliott made 28 saves in his regular-season return to Ottawa and the St. Louis Blues handed the Senators their seventh straight loss, 3-1 Tuesday night.

Plekanec gives Canadiens 3-2 win over Pens in SO

(AP) Tomas Plekanec scored on Montreal's eighth attempt in the shootout to lead the Canadiens to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.

Wade's 26 helps Heat top Cavs, 107-91

(AP) Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, LeBron James added 24 against his former team and the Miami Heat tuned up for a long road trip by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-91 on Tuesday night.

AP Source: Rangers and Andrus agree to 3-year deal

(AP) Shortstop Elvis Andrus and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a three-year contract and avoided salary arbitration.

Canucks beat Predators 4-3 in SO

(AP) Alex Edler scored in the sixth round of a shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 Tuesday night for their fifth win in six games.

Jets edge Maple Leafs 2-1

(AP) Bryan Little scored the go-ahead in the second period and the Winnipeg Jets earned a 2-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.

Kershaw and Dodgers agree to $19M, 2-year deal

(AP) NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a salary arbitration hearing next week, agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract.

No. 3 Ohio State beats Purdue 87-84

(AP) William Buford scored a career-high 29 points and capped his night with a pivotal dunk in the final minute to power No. 3 Ohio State past hot-shooting Purdue 87-84 on Tuesday night.

No. 8 Florida falls 78-58 to No. 1 Kentucky

(AP) Florida kept sticking to its strength by shooting behind the arc. It turned out to be the eighth-ranked Gators biggest problem.

Pekovic, Wolves hold off Jimmer and Kings

(AP) Nikola Pekovic had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Michael Beasley added 17 points and 14 boards to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to an 86-84 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night in their first game without the suspended Kevin Love.

Vrbata, Smith lead Coyotes past Stars 4-1

(AP) Radim Vrbata scored his 25th goal, former Dallas backup Mike Smith made 28 saves and the Phoenix Coyotes improved their playoff positioning with a 4-1 victory over the Stars on Tuesday night.