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Jordan takes over Bobcats

AP - Thu Mar 18, 11:09 PM ET

Former NBA great Michael Jordan is breaking new ground as he become the first ex-player to become the principal owner of a team in the league. (March 18)

  • Raw video: Slam dunk shatters backboard Play
    Raw video: Slam dunk shatters backboard AP - Thu Mar 18, 9:32 PM ET

    A basketball player at a boy's high school game in Grandville, Michigan Wednesday shattered the backboard following a slam dunk in the third quarter. The 6'9" player's two-hand jam yanked the rim from the backboard, sending glass flying. (March 18)

  • Lindsay Vonn returns to U.S. to new fame Play
    Lindsay Vonn returns to U.S. to new fame AP - Thu Mar 18, 6:45 PM ET

    Lindsay Vonn now gets recognized in the United States. The American returned from the ski season to discover she's now a celebrity in her home country after her dramatic Olympic gold medal performance in Vancouver. (March 18)

  • Fans excited as March Madness tips off Play
    Fans excited as March Madness tips off AP - Thu Mar 18, 4:14 PM ET

    The 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament tipped on Thursday afternoon. Giving basketball fans in New York City an excuse to take a long lunch. (March 18)

  • Texas manager tested positive for cocaine Play
    Texas manager tested positive for cocaine AP - Wed Mar 17, 6:30 PM ET

    Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington failed a Major League Baseball test for cocaine last season, but has apologized and will keep his job. (March 17)

  • Raw Video: Beckham leaves after surgery Play
    Raw Video: Beckham leaves after surgery AP - Wed Mar 17, 1:13 PM ET

    David Beckham and his wife Victoria left Finland Wednesday, two days after the former England captain had surgery for a torn Achilles' tendon. (March 17)

  • Could Siena make surprise NCAA run? Play
    Could Siena make surprise NCAA run? AP - Tue Mar 16, 7:11 PM ET

    Siena is seeded 13th in the South regional, but AP College Basketball Writer Jim O'Connell said the Saints could make a strong run in the NCAA tournament. Siena plays Purdue in the first round. (March 16)

  • Woods to return to golf at the Masters Play
    Woods to return to golf at the Masters AP - Tue Mar 16, 4:34 PM ET

    Tiger Woods will end his four-month hiatus from golf by teeing it up next month at the Masters. (March 16)

  • UConn heads women's hoops field Play
    UConn heads women's hoops field AP - Mon Mar 15, 10:45 PM ET

    Unbeaten Connecticut has garnered the top seed in the NCAA women's basketball tournament. (March 15)

  • Beckham tears Achilles', likely out of World Cup Play
    Beckham tears Achilles', likely out of World Cup AP - Mon Mar 15, 6:13 PM ET

    English soccer star David Beckham tore his left Achilles' tendon Sunday, an injury likely to keep him out of the World Cup. (March 15)

  • Preview of the Midwest, West regionals Play
    Preview of the Midwest, West regionals AP - Mon Mar 15, 6:01 AM ET

    AP College Basketball Writer Jim O'Connell previews the Midwest and West regions of the men's NCAA basketball tournament. Kansas is the top overall seed and No. 1 in the Midwest region as well. (March 14)

  • Analysis of the East, South regionals Play
    Analysis of the East, South regionals AP - Mon Mar 15, 5:26 AM ET

    AP College Basketball Writer Jim O'Connell previews the East and South regions of the men's NCAA basketball tournament. Duke is the top seed in the South, while Kentucky is No. 1 in East Midwest region. (March 14)

  • Tomlinson signs deal with Jets, Quinn traded Play
    Tomlinson signs deal with Jets, Quinn traded AP - Sun Mar 14, 9:23 PM ET

    Former NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson signed a two-year deal with the Jets. Tomlinson was cut by the Chargers last month. Cleveland dealt quarterback Brady Quinn to Denver. (March 14)

  • Kansas top seed for NCAA tournament Play
    Kansas top seed for NCAA tournament AP - Sun Mar 14, 8:09 PM ET

    The Kansas Jayhawks are the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA tournament and will play in the Midwest Regional. Kentucky, Syracuse and Duke also were named top seeds for college basketball's marquee event, which begins Tuesday. (March 14)

  • DC high school football team gets female coach Play
    DC high school football team gets female coach AP - Sat Mar 13, 12:16 AM ET

    Natalie Randolph, a 29-year-old biology teacher, was introduced Friday as the coach of Washington D.C.'s Calvin Coolidge Senior High School. She's believed to be the nation's only female head coach of a high school varsity football team. (March 12)

  • Skier Lindsey Vonn sets U.S. record for wins Play
    Skier Lindsey Vonn sets U.S. record for wins AP - Fri Mar 12, 2:19 PM ET

    Lindsey Vonn won Friday's super-G in Germany for her 33rd World Cup victory, setting a new career mark for U.S. skiers. The Olympic star also capped a third-straight overall title. (March 12)

  • Raw Video: HS hockey game dissolves into melee Play
    Raw Video: HS hockey game dissolves into melee AP - Fri Mar 12, 1:20 PM ET

    New Hampshire athletic officials are investigating a fight during a high school playoff game. The state's athletic director says players may have acted inappropriately. The game was ended by officials. (March 12)

  • AP sources: Woods likely to return at Masters Play
    AP sources: Woods likely to return at Masters AP - Fri Mar 12, 3:12 AM ET

    Tiger Woods intends to remain out of golf at least until the Masters, two people with knowledge of his plans told The Associated Press on Thursday. (March 12)

  • Guilty verdict in Broncos killing Play
    Guilty verdict in Broncos killing AP - Fri Mar 12, 12:30 AM ET

    A jury returned guilty verdicts Thursday on all counts against a suspected gang member in the drive-by shooting death of Denver cornerback Darrent Williams. (Mar. 11)

  • Raw Video: Big brawl at L.I. basketball game Play
    Raw Video: Big brawl at L.I. basketball game AP - Thu Mar 11, 6:20 PM ET

    A former student athlete was arrested and charged with slashing the father of a basketball player during a melee in the stands at a championship basketball game between Wyandanch and Malverne high schools on New York's Long Island. (March 11)

  • Fearsome Foursome's Merlin Olsen has died Play
    Fearsome Foursome's Merlin Olsen has died AP - Thu Mar 11, 2:08 PM ET

    Pro football Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen has passed away at the age of 69. A 14-time Pro Bowler with the Rams, Olsen was diagnosed last year with a rare form of cancer. (March 11)

  • Marion Jones signs with WNBA's Shock Play
    Marion Jones signs with WNBA's Shock AP - Wed Mar 10, 5:19 PM ET

    Disgraced Olympic track star Marion Jones has signed with the WNBA's Tulsa Shock and will begin her quest for a pro basketball career at the age of 34. (March 10)

  • Garciaparra retires as member of Boston Red Sox Play
    Garciaparra retires as member of Boston Red Sox AP - Wed Mar 10, 12:10 PM ET

    Former American League MVP Nomar Garciaparra retired as a member of the Boston Red Sox Wednesday. The six-time All-Star signed a one-day contract with his former team and then announced he's ending his 14-year career. (March 10)

  • Butler routs Wright St. for Horizon League title Play
    Butler routs Wright St. for Horizon League title AP - Wed Mar 10, 12:16 AM ET

    Butler extended the nation's longest winning streak to 20 in a 70-45 rout of Wright State in the Horizon League title game Tuesday night. (March 9)

  • NASCAR puts Carl Edwards on probation Play
    NASCAR puts Carl Edwards on probation AP - Tue Mar 9, 10:49 PM ET

    Driver Carl Edwards was placed on probation Tuesday for three races by NASCAR, for deliberately causing a crash in Sunday's race in Atlanta. NASCAR said Edwards intentionally wrecked Brad Keselowski. (March 9)

  • Strasburg makes long-awaited debut for Nats Play
    Strasburg makes long-awaited debut for Nats AP - Tue Mar 9, 5:39 PM ET

    Top draft pick Stephen Strasburg made his spring training debut for the Washington Nationals, pitching two scoreless innings Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. (March 9)

  • Chapman impresses in Reds' 14-5 win over Royals Play
    Chapman impresses in Reds' 14-5 win over Royals AP - Tue Mar 9, 2:30 PM ET

    Cincinnati Reds left-hander Aroldis Chapman made his spring training debut Monday, working two scoreless innings in a 14-5 victory over Kansas City. The 22-year-old Cuban defector reached 100 mph at least three times on the radar gun. (March 9)

  • Edwards gets probation from NASCAR for crash Play
    Edwards gets probation from NASCAR for crash AP - Tue Mar 9, 2:23 PM ET

    Carl Edwards has been placed on three weeks' probation by NASCAR for intentionally wrecking Brad Keselowski's car during last weekend's race at Atlanta. (March 9)

  • Twins closer Nathan has torn elbow ligament Play
    Twins closer Nathan has torn elbow ligament AP - Tue Mar 9, 2:02 PM ET

    Twins closer Joe Nathan has been diagnosed with an elbow injury that could cost him the 2010 season.

  • UConn wins NCAA record 71st straight game Play
    UConn wins NCAA record 71st straight game AP - Tue Mar 9, 1:14 AM ET

    Top-ranked Connecticut won an NCAA record 71st straight game Monday night, 59-44, over No. 6 Notre Dame in the semifinals of the Big East tournament. (March 8)

  • Four teams lock up NCAA tournament berths Play
    Four teams lock up NCAA tournament berths AP - Tue Mar 9, 12:24 AM ET

    Old Dominion and Siena won Monday to wrap up a spot in the NCAA basketball tournament. Wofford College earned its first NCAA berth, while St. Mary's upset Gonzaga to secure a place in college hoops main event. (March 9)

  • Police hope to interview Roethlisberger soon Play
    Police hope to interview Roethlisberger soon AP - Mon Mar 8, 4:43 PM ET

    The police chief in a Georgia college town says authorities hope to interview Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the next several days about a sexual assault accusation made against him. (March 8)

  • Obama hosts BCS champion Alabama Play
    Obama hosts BCS champion Alabama AP - Mon Mar 8, 2:58 PM ET

    President Barack Obama hosted the national champion Alabama Crimson Tide football team at the White House Monday. Alabama beat Texas back in January for its 13th national title. (March 8)

  • UConn ties NCAA record with 70th straight win Play
    UConn ties NCAA record with 70th straight win AP - Sun Mar 7, 10:29 PM ET

    Top-ranked Connecticut routed Syracuse, 77-41, Sunday in the Big East quarterfinals. The win tied the program's own record for the longest winning streak in women's college basketball. (March 7)

  • Kurt Busch drives to victory in Atlanta race Play
    Kurt Busch drives to victory in Atlanta race AP - Sun Mar 7, 10:19 PM ET

    Kurt Busch survived a couple of overtime restarts and 16 extra laps to win again Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It was the 21st career win for the Las Vegas native. (March 7)

  • Freedom Hall farewell Play
    Freedom Hall farewell AP - Sat Mar 6, 10:38 PM ET

    Louisville played its final basketball game in Freedom Hall and knocked off top-ranked Syracuse in a fitting farewell to the venerable venue. (March 6)

  • Panthers release Delhomme Play
    Panthers release Delhomme AP - Fri Mar 5, 4:34 PM ET

    The Carolina Panthers have officially parted ways with Jake Delhomme and declared that Matt Moore will be the starting quarterback going into training camp.

  • Raw Video: Half court heave forces more OT Play
    Raw Video: Half court heave forces more OT AP - Fri Mar 5, 12:08 PM ET

    Pennsylvania high school basketball player Pete Frank hit a desperation half court shot at the end of the first overtime to keep his team in a playoff game. His Holy Redeemer squad would go on to win in three overtimes. (March 5)

  • Coaches react to punch in Baylor-Texas Tech game Play
    Coaches react to punch in Baylor-Texas Tech game AP - Thu Mar 4, 5:20 PM ET

    Coaches Kim Mulkey of Baylor and Kristy Curry of Texas Tech comment on Baylor center Brittney Griner punching Lady Raiders freshman Jordan Barncastle in No. 14 Baylor's 69-60 win Wednesday night. (March 4)

  • Raw Video: Women's basketball brawl Play
    Raw Video: Women's basketball brawl AP - Thu Mar 4, 2:21 PM ET

    Officials ejected Baylor University star Brittney Griner after the freshman punched Texas Tech's Jordan Barncastle in No. 14 Baylor's 69-60 win over the Lady Raiders on Wednesday night. (March 4)

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