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Harrison’s 3 lifts Kentucky to final

Traevon Jackson missed a last-second attempt for Wisconsin.


Swisher powers Tribe in opener

The Indians celebrated Progressive Field’s 20th anniversary with a 7-2 win over the Twins.


Florida riding high since loss to UConn

The Gators haven’t lost since falling to the Huskies in early December.


Indians, Kipnis agree to contract

Only hours before this season’s home opener, the Indians guaranteed Jason Kipnis will be around for more than a few more.


Teenager Thompson shares Nabisco lead

Lexi Thompson found a putting touch to match her power game Friday in the Kraft Nabisco Championship.


Alvarez homers twice as Pirates rout Cardinals

Pedro Alvarez hit long solo shots in the second and fourth off Shelby Miller (0-1) and had a rare stolen base he converted into a run that broke open a close game.


Kentucky, Wisconsin bring contrasting styles

The biggest contrast may be in the two head coaches.


Halfhill’s college career ends with BGSU’s WNIT run

Excuse Jillian Halfhill if she doesn’t quite know what to do these days.


Tribe hosts Twins in home opener today

It’s only early April, but today’s home opener will feel a lot like last October to the Indians.


Feng leads Wie by a stroke in LPGA Nabisco

Michelle Wie let a couple of shots slip away late Thursday afternoon in the Kraft Nabisco Championship, leaving her a shot behind Shanshan Feng.


Mickelson appears healthy in Houston

Warren JFK High School graduate Jason Kokrak shot a first-round 73.


Fun tournament, but cloudy future coming for NCAA

Associated Press ARLINGTON, TEXAS The tournament that began with the lure of a billion-dollar


Pitino, Minnesota take down SMU

Austin Hollins hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 46.1 seconds left and Minnesota won the NIT championship Thursday night, beating SMU, 65-63.


Penguins’ Martin scores game-winner vs. Winnipeg

Martin, who was out because of a broken hand, made it 3-2 for the Penguins 11 seconds into a power play at 7:42 of the third period.


Rodriguez pitches well in defeat

Wandy Rodriguez felt the jitters when he woke up Thursday morning preparing for his first start in nearly a year.