Sixers face testing week amid tanking debate
The Philadelphia 76ers, once labeled as league's worst, push hard on a back-to-back and road trip while speculation on tanking sparks debate from coach Gregg Popovich and NBA commissioner Adam Silver. The Knicks deny such tactics as they endure a losing season, and observers watch for shifts in draft odds as teams chase top picks.
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Nebraska leads Big Ten surge with Texas sweep
Nebraska climbs to 21-7 after a weekend series sweep of Texas, boosting Big Ten credibility with polls placing Nebraska as high as No. 18 and Illinois as high as No. 15. Iowa and Maryland also polling while six other Big Ten teams sit in the top 52 of the RPI.
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Chanticleers Halt CCU Streak Behind Crohan One Hit
Chanticleers pitcher Matt Crohan limited Coastal Carolina to one hit over eight innings, fanning 12 and walking three in a 3-0 Sunday victory. Travis Shelley closed the ninth as Chanticleers extended their win streak to 12. Brian Serven went 5 for 5 with a homer, while Brett Lilek carried a no hitter into the seventh in a separate 14-6 win for Arizona State.
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Browns GM Ray Farmer suspended for texting during games
NFL suspends Browns general manager Ray Farmer for four games in 2015 for texting from the sideline during games. Browns fined $250,000 and keep all 10 draft picks, including Nos. 12 and 19 in the first round. Haslam supports Farmer as team reviews conduct and QB plans.
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Montoya’s swagger returns with softer edge in IndyCar
Juan Pablo Montoya shows new balance as he wins the IndyCar season opener in St. Petersburg. He mixes old bravado with a softened side by signing autographs for fans, amid a Penske lineup that includes Will Power Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud.
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