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Nowitzki leads Mavericks past Wolves 108 105
Dirk Nowitzki battled foul trouble to score 25 in 27 minutes as the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-105. Brian Cardinal added a season high 12 points as Dallas notched their 19th win in 21 games.
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College basketball automatic bids by conference listed
The NCAA automatic bids are allocated among women’s teams across conferences. Duke in the ACC, Gonzaga in the WCC, Marist in the MAAC, Ohio State in the Big Ten, Princeton in the Ivy League, Samford in the SoCon, Stetson in the ASUN, Tennessee in the SEC, Tennessee Martin in the OVC, Xavier in the A10, with Avantic 10 noted.
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Indians sign multiple players to one year contracts
MLB reports major changes with Cleveland Indians firing top umpiring and operations executives Mike Part Ed Burns and Darryl Hamilton. The club agreed to one year deals with Nick Johnson and a crowded list of players including Michael Brantley Lou Marson Carlos Carrasco Frank Hermann Joshi Judy Corey Kluber Justin Masterson Zach McAllister Vinnie Pestano Hector Rondon Mitch Talbot Jess Todd Kelvin De La Cruz Nick Hagadook David Huff Tony Sipp Jason Donald Jared Goode Mat LaPorta Jayson Nix Luis Valbuena Ezequiel Carrera Trevor Crowe Shelley Duncan Nick Weglarz. Padres announce Gregg Zaun retirement and reassign several pitchers.
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Television Sports Highlights and Scores Across Leagues
A dense round up lists cycling stage details from Paris Nice and a slate of college and pro games across ESPN2 ESPNU ESPN3 and VS. US network coverage includes Big East and Horizon League basketball playoff matchups plus NBA NHL and MLB action and several college schedules with results and signings.
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Van Gundy defends Howard on technicals suspension
Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy says Dwight Howard has shown restraint this season despite the first league suspension for excessive technical fouls. Van Gundy notes Howard has been fouled 593 times this season without a flagrant call and says league input carries little weight. Howard sits a game against Portland after his 46th technical. two more tribulations mean another game off.
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Bobcats fall as Griffin leads Clippers late rally
Bobcats offense struggles as Diaw's 15 first half sparks a 56 51 lead before Blake Griffin and a balanced Clippers attack erase the deficit. Livingston nets 17 off the bench while Kaman adds 16. Charlotte stays 1.5 games back of eighth, Silas hopeful for returning Thomas and Jackson.
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NCAA Selection Committee Sequestered in Indianapolis
Nine men and one woman plus aides occupy the 15th floor of The Westin in Indianapolis from Wednesday to Sunday to select and seed the 68 NCAA men's tournament teams. Ohio State AD Gene Smith chairs the 10 person panel arranging ballots, debate, and bracket placement amid luxury perks and high stakes for coaches and fans.
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Hassell leads Old Dominion past VCU 70-65 in CAA
Frank Hassell scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Old Dominion held off a late rally by Virginia Commonwealth to defend its CAA tournament title with a 70-65 victory. Kent Bazemore added 14 points as the Monarchs notched their ninth straight win and secured the league's automatic NCAA bid.
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