The undersized explains Tigers kept devises it close by using their quickness to drive to the basket and grab loose balls, closing to within one point with two quick baskets to open the second half " Coach told us all week that( Gray) is a big body but he is slow " said Dollard, who had a double- double by halftime " We tried to use our quickness to get around him and outwork him " But Auburn made only three of 20 3- pointers and shot just 36 percent in the second half, when the Panthers finally started dominating the boards Pitt shot 61 percent in the first half but only led 44- 39 The Panthers finished with a 46- 34 rebounding advantage. The Blue Devils are followed by Big 12 leader Kansas, Oklahoma State, Louisville and Washington, fresh off a Pac- 10 revenge win over Arizona. Someone who can' t quite kick up his heels, however much he might want The reason is the Giants' attitude. Rice ran 18 times for 82 yards in the first half and went over 100 yards for the seventh straight game on his first carry of the third quarter, a 27- yard scamper that led to Ito' s 40- yard field goal that trimmed the Scarlet Knights' deficit to 14- 13. The atmosphere was electric at Candlestick Park " he said. We' ve been breaking down barriers and that was one of them " It' s the next step to the Big 12 championship " Maclin, a redshirt freshman, had 108 yards receiving, 12 rushing, 44 yards on kick returns and 23 on punt returns. But on this night, the second of two ultra- important late- season games between the Cincinnati Reds and the playoff- chasing Chicago Cubs, Mandler is frustrated.
New Mexico used an 18- 3 run in the opening minutes, when Faris scored five points, and the Lobos never were threatened . Holmes led Morgan State with 16 points, with Bolden adding 11 . The challenge is Mississippi State, which is off to an 0- 3 start and facing its first 0- 4 opening in 35 years . A small truck carrying Minnesota' s mascot, Goldy Gopher, is waiting and leads the buses toward campus . She finished out her prep career with 2, 305 career points, which ranks sixth all- time in Kansas Girls Basketball history behind K- State teammate Laurie Koehn and Jackie Stiles. No media person in his right( or write) mind would degrade Shaq in print It' s career suicide It isn' t worth it So let' s start here In the house of Cheryl Rodgers Laker fan for life Residence: Inglewood, Calif. Wood threw only 18 pitches in his last outing Sunday and his arm felt weak when he left the game.
Burnett Won# 8226& nbsp; Yankees starter got nine swing- and- miss strikes via fastball( most with fastball this season# 8226& nbsp; Retired leadoff batter in every inning pitched# 8226& nbsp; Retired 81 percent of hitters when the batter went to two strikes- ESPN Stats and Information " But you can tell from these guys that we' re not content . After the way Luke Hochevar pitched, there wasn' t any doubt . It was this time a year ago Rogers was under intense scrutiny for knocking down a cameraman during a videotaped tirade . David Smith followed him to the side of the salad bar and said " You' ve got issues . It' s amazing that they can still find the strength to shake a pompom at all. I know how you feel " he said " Out of my respect for my profession and the guy on the other line of scrimmage, you almost have a little empathy. Kevin Egee made both technicals and Eggleston hit two free throws with 10 seconds to go to seal it for Penn.
He' s a conscientious fellow, worried about his friends and tonight' s gig, incessantly pestering his assistant Stacey about the backstage cuisine and the number of CDs she' ll distribute " I need my boys fed " he reminds her He' s assured the pregame steaks will be bountiful . I think we' ll be successful with him " The elder Thompson declined interview requests, saying through a university spokeswoman that he wanted the day to belong to his son . 8 percent) while the Miners struggled through a 6- 24 season . Smiley, a junior, missed the past two games with a sprained right foot after logging 27 consecutive starts " It was awful " he said " That' s what I' m here to do . Updated: March 1, 2006, 11: 49 PM ET Counsell' s sore shoulder sidelines him at least a week Email Print Share Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz- Tests on Craig Counsell' s sore right shoulder revealed a slightly torn labrum, an injury that probably will force the Arizona Diamondbacks' shortstop to miss more than a week of spring training " My reaction was, what' s next? How are we going to make it better " Counsell said Wednesday. He and Arkansas' Darren McFadden are the only current juniors in the nation with three straight 1, 000- yard seasons. Bowden has his test at noon when the Seminoles try to reclaim their place among the college football elite.
He has two homers in his last three games after going 126 at- bats without one " Hopefully I can still have that same swing when I come back " Lee said . But the comeback fizzled on UVSC' s next possession when Albany guard Jon Iati got called for an intentional foul, giving UVSC a pair of free throws and possession . Let' s say Terrell Owens is right Let' s say God has miraculously healed him Yes, let' s say God works in extremely mysterious ways . While Cubs fans may be the best in baseball, some contend their loyalty gives management little motivation to win . Surprised by a reporter in a hotel hallway Friday night while he was leaving with his lawyers, Sampson said the first seven hours of the hearing " went well " It' s a process " he said. I think I' m fair " Sloan said " Because a guy doesn' t do his job and I reprimand him a little bit for it, I don' t think that that' s called toughness. Iowa then tightened up its defense, holding Purdue to just two field goals in the final 7: 13 of the first half to pull within 25- 20 by the break.
We need to figure out what it is and kill it " Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press . Clark accounted for two touchdowns and Lehigh got a score from its defense in a 31- 15 win over Bucknell on Saturday . Meanwhile, Arkansas will be lucky to reach Kentucky quarterback Jared Lorenzen . Padres rookie Kyle Banks doubled in the sixth in his first pinch- hit appearance . Updated: March 15, 2008, 6: 10 PM ET Kazmir' s spring start delayed as Rays lefty recovers from strain Comment Email Print Share Associated Press TAMPA, Fla- Tampa Bay Rays left- hander Scott Kazmir won' t start on Opening Day after having his first scheduled spring training start Sunday pushed back a few days. In a preseason game against Cincinnati on Sunday, Abraham had two tackles in a quarter of play, including a stop behind the line that resulted in a 4- yard loss " He was always fast, but he looks a lot faster now " linebacker Marvin Jones said " He showed some of that Sunday " He looks like a new man " That can only be a positive for the Jets. Fernando Medina/ WireImageByron Leftwich certainly should get more credit for Jacksonville' s success.
So when someone asked him what other sports he watched, LeBron mentioned that he liked tennis, leading me to make the obligatory " men' s or women' s " joke . Alou The team called up Jason Vargas to start Thursday against the Cubs The 24- year- old lefty is 2- 3 with a 5 . Fresh off his first NCAA Tournament win, Nevada coach Mark Fox gave Cindy a victory kiss and scooped the kids out of her hands' Bout time he did a little work around here " said Cindy, who is an associate athletic director at Nevada . Ortiz started Game Seven of the World Series for San Francisco last year and this season led the NL with a career- high 21 wins . Among those interested is a New Jersey investment group, which includes developer Charles Kushner and U S Sen Jon Corzine. UNLV' s first score came on a 52- yard field goal from Sergio Aguayo with 7: 45 left in the second quarter, cutting it to 12- 3 The kick tied Aguayo' s career long He missed his other two attempts. M; other teams are New Mexico, Penn State, Northwestern State- Jan 3, Florida International( C, Miami, Fla- Jan 7, Western Kentucky( C, Jonesboro- Jan 10, Arkansas- Little Rock( C, Little Rock- Jan 15, Middle Tennessee( C, Murfreesboro, Tenn- Jan 17, Western Kentucky( C, Bowling Green, Ky- Jan 22, Denver( C, Jonesboro- Jan 24, North Texas( C, Jonesboro- Jan 31, Arkansas- Little Rock( C, Jonesboro- Feb 4, New Orleans( C, Jonesboro- Feb 7, South Alabama( C, Mobile, Ala- Feb 11, Texas- Pan American Edinburg, Texas- Feb 16, Florida International( C, Jonesboro- Feb 19, Middle Tennessee( C, Jonesboro- Feb 26, Louisiana- Lafayette( C, Lafayette, La- Feb 28, New Mexico State( C, Las Cruces, N M- Mar 1, Texas- Pan American, Jonesboro- Mar 6- 9, Sun Belt Conference Tournament, Bowling Green, Ky.
Reid scored 26 points in the first half to boost the Panthers( 16- 13, 8- 6 Big South) to a 53- 47 lead . " It' s the end of the world as we know it( and I feel fine# 150 REM " Won' t somebody please think of the children# 150 Helen LovejoyBaseball' s owners and general managers apparently have lost their minds No 3 starters are going for$ 10 million and up . Woodside, the Summit League player of the year, finished with 17 points . RUSTON, La- Louisiana Tech' s offense and receiver D J Curry are clicking During Tech' s last two games, the Bulldogs averaged 37 5 points and 526 yards per game . is impressive, but we' re protecting well and we' ve got some pretty experienced receivers doing good things " Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops wouldn' t hesitate to give an early Heisman Trophy vote to his quarterback White is third nationally in passing efficiency, only 1. so I asked him one question to expect one answer when you walk and talk and teach how come everyone can stare at your light, your aura, your truth? because we are the same Word Sam Alipour is based in Los Angeles. But he' s got a pretty good feel " Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press.
University spokeswoman Jane Jankowski said the school was " pleased the court continues to support our position that we complied with the terms of coach Knight' s contract " Telephone messages were left Saturday at the home and office of Knight' s attorney, Russell Yates . Two other Warhawks were also in double digits, Lance Brasher with 14 and Brandon Roberts with 11 The Warhawks shot 40 4 percent from the floor while the Owls shot 58 percent . SAN ANTONIO( AP- James Davis was 6- of- 8 from the field for 15 points in Lamar' s 71- 59 win against Texas- San Antonio on Saturday night . When reached on his cell phone, Gillespie referred the call to his attorney, Tim Jansen " We' re extremely disappointed " said Jansen, who was informed of the decision by fax Tuesday morning " I believe their action is totally premature " Gillespie, who is married, was accused of stalking a former girlfriend who had sought to end their relationship for more than two years . Castillo played there the last three seasons, but has shifted to third base so Sanchez and shortstop Jack Wilson could be reunited as a double- play combination. Schilling nearly pitched a no- hitter at Oakland on June 7, giving up a two- out single to Shannon Stewart in the ninth inning But he hasn' t looked the same since. He finally hit the court last season and struggled physically and with being consistent " Last year was the most difficult basketball year I' ve faced " he said " But I feel great I' m coming out hard, giving 110 percent If I do that, I' ll be fine.
Hamlin was drafted in the second round from Arkansas, where he was billed as the school' s best defender since Steve Atwater( 1985- 88 . Gonzaga, often a tough team come tournament time, is unranked and having a mediocre year at 18- 8 The Bulldogs beat Saint Mary' s 60- 49 on Saturday . Engles is taking over the biggest rebuilding job in Division I college basketball . The next thing you know, the light is brighter than ever= Steve Wilstein is a national sports columnist for The Associated Press Write to him at swilstein( at) ap org . Butler had a chance to tie or take the lead after a Loyola turnover, but a bad pass by Hayward and a foul by Ronald Nored sent Cerasoli to the line for the clinching free throws Hayward added 14 points and Veasley had 13 for Butler. Carroll' s Mike Mahoney blocked a Calgary punt and Mike Pancich recovered the ball in the Dino' s 1- yard line. The Wolf Pack' s dry spell continued until Johnson converted a 3- point play to spark an 11- 0 run capped by Phillips' tip in to pull within 21- 15.
Clemens, who lives about three miles from the center, introduced himself as a friend of Kelley and waited while Kelley finished talking with a client . Martin could get to the scene, Armstrong popped up with a smile and trotted off the field as if nothing had happened . Suddenly a warm- weather team is waltzing into Giants Stadium, with a chance of rain, against a great pass rush, with one of the most influential home crowds going against them . Georgia Southern outrebounded Samford 38- 27, but also committed more turnovers, 21- 13 Bryan Friday added 14 points for Samford, which shot 48 1 percent for the game( 25 of 52) compared to 35 2 percent shooting for Georgia Southern( 19 of 54 The Eagles had no players in double figures Tyler Troupe and Ben Drayton scored nine points apiece . Ah, but a snowy weekend on the Palouse sent a whisper through the chill: Fear the turtle. We' ll see what comes after this " Parcells said " I just hope they prepare and come out a little more determined " Parcells seemed as disappointed and disgusted as anyone about the loss- and maybe more. Gonzaga( 13- 7, 4- 1 West Coast Conference) was coming off its first league loss in nearly two years St Mary' s defeated the Bulldogs 80- 75 last Monday.
We want to turn to some sort of normalcy " Miller canceled the volleyball season Saturday The next sport that he has to deal with is cross country . Aaron Spears wasn' t around the last four games because of a suspension They both came up big for St John' s on Wednesday night . Me? On Monday before gym class, I forked over the three bucks . His 30 years of experience at the college and professional levels has prepared him well for this opportunity " I love his coaching philosophy and principles: he' s a no- nonsense coach who is very detail- oriented and prepares his teams well . 25 should pose much of a threat, and even that' s a stretch- the Buffs have already suffered lopsided losses to Washington State and Florida State. Sacred Heart backup quarterback Ray Sheehan threw a 13- yard touchdown pass to Mark Uyeno with 10: 06 left in the game to end the Blue Devils' shutout bid, and the Pioneers avoided being held scoreless for the first time all season. Every team is a work in progress but this one might be as unique as any team in the country.
Maybe the Chiefs have been consistently solid, but you won' t see NFL Films releasing a " Greatest Chiefs Playoff Moments " DVD any time soon They also have an inferiority complex about St Louis, which speaks for itself This place is a mess . O' Brien said he didn' t expect any breaks from Miami because of the last- minute coaching change . Pitts made two free throws to push the lead back up to three, and Taylor' s 3- point attempt to tie the score missed . They had a nice start, but were simply overmatched by one of the best teams in basketball . A 22- year- old native of the Dominican Republic, Reyes made one start this season for Class- A Savannah of the South Atlantic League, allowing no runs on four hits in five innings. I don' t think we' re ever due[ for a bad game, but it happens. They had one of their best teams in franchise history, with a 12- 4 record, and the high- powered Air Coryell offensive attack.