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2013 NCAA Tournament — Valparaiso, LIU Brooklyn and South Dakota State Win Championships, Advance to NCAA Tournament
Valparaiso rallied late in the second half on its home floor, becoming one of three teams to win its conference title and advance to the 2013 NCAA tournament on Tuesday night. Here's a recap of Tuesday's conference championships:
Horizon League Championship: Valparaiso 62 — Wright State 54
Erik Buggs scored 22 points and Will Bogan added 14, as Valparaiso beat Wright State, 62-54, in the Horizon L
2013 NCAA Tournament — No. 1 Gonzaga and 4 Other Teams Advance to NCAA Tournament
Top-ranked Gonzaga, Davidson and James Madison were among five teams that won their conference championships on Monday to clinch automatic bids for the 2013 NCAA tournament. Here's a recap of Monday's conference championships:
West Coast Conference Championship: Gonzaga 65 — St...
Giancarlo Stanton Autographs Windshield He Broke With A Homer
Giancarlo Stanton is dangerous in the batter's box, even if you're not on the mound.
Manny Ramirez to Play In Taiwan
Former major league headcase Manny Ramirez is scheduled to arrive in Taiwan on Monday and sign a contract to play with the EDA Rhinos in the China Professional Baseball League, his agent said. No terms have been disclosed.
2013 NCAA Tournament Report — Creighton Among 5 Teams To Win Automatic Bids
Creighton, Liberty and Harvard were among the first five teams to qualify for the 2013 NCAA men's basketball tournament via automatic bids they received for winning their conference championships this weekend. Here's a recap of the conference championships:
Sunday, March 10
Missouri Valley Conference Championship: Creighton 68 — Wichita State 65
Jahenns Manigat scored 16 points, including a layup
NFL Hopeful Christine Michael Says NyQuil Made Him Sleep Through Combine Interviews
Former Texas A&M running back Christine Michael blamed cold medicine for sleeping through a pair of scheduled interviews at last month's NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis. Almost certain to be selected in the 2013 NFL Draft this April, Michael had a fantastic combine, impressing scouts by leading all running backs in the broad jump, vertical jump, 20-yard shuttle, three-cone drill and bench
OKC Thunder Hosts Player Who Made Wrong Way Buzzer Beater
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti contacted an Oklahoma high school player who scored a wrong-way buzzer-beater for the opposing team to end a state playoff game on Thursday. The Thunder will host the young man during Sunday's home game against the Boston Celtics
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New Breakfast Sandwich Maker Might Be The Best Invention Ever
Screw Wheaties, dude. Breakfast sandwiches are the 'Breakfast of Champions.' Put it this way: after your last bender, did you wake up hungry for a bowl of fiber-y wheat or were you searching for savory meat, fluffy eggs and melted cheese — all wrapped up in a toasted English muffin...
No Suspensions From World Baseball Classic Brawl Between Mexico and Canada
Saturday's World Baseball Classic game between Mexico and Canada featured one of the longest and most violent brawls that you'll ever see in a baseball game, but no players will be suspended as a result of the melee.
Seven players were ejected, but World Baseball Classic officials decided that no players will be further disciplined for their role in the brawl
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Report: NBA To Test For HGH
The NBA and its players union are nearing an agreement that will allow testing of players' blood for human growth hormone (HGH), ESPN reports. If the league and the National Basketball Players Association can come to terms, testing could begin as soon as the 2013-14 season...
Lamar Odom Caught Sleeping At Child Custody Hearing
Lamar Odom, the NBA player and husband of reality TV star Khloé Kardashian, was caught sleeping in court at a child custody hearing with his ex-girlfriend earlier this week in California.
Mariano Rivera to Retire After 2013 Season
Mariano Rivera, the greatest relief pitcher in major league history, intends to retire at the end of the 2013 season. The New York Yankees' closer is supposed to make the announcement official at a press conference at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa on Saturday morning...