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Leach faces James in Texas Tech lawsuit deposition
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AP - Mike Leach sat across from his accuser Saturday as Craig James gave sworn testimony in the former coach's lawsuit against Texas Tech.
Jones wins hurdles, highlights solid day for US
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AP - LoLo Jones has defended her title in the 60 meter hurdles by setting a world indoor championships record.
Herbst of Austria wins slalom World Cup title
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AP - Reinfried Herbst gave Austria its only men's title of the season, clinching the slalom crystal globe in the final race on Saturday.
Twins sign Span to 5-year extension
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AP - The Minnesota Twins have signed center fielder Denard Span to a five-year, $16.5 million contract extension.
San Diego State upsets No. 8 New Mexico 72-69
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AP - Dairese Gary missed a runner in the final second and San Diego State escaped with a 72-69 upset of eighth-ranked New Mexico in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference tournament Friday night.
Pacquiao fights Clottey in Jerry’s palace tonight
The phenomenon that is Manny Pacquiao grew with a series of wins against some of the biggest names around. Now he has a fight to win against a guy who has nothing to lose.
Leach faces accuser James in lawsuit deposition
Mike Leach sat across from his accuser Saturday as Craig James gave sworn testimony in the former coach’s lawsuit against Texas Tech.
Wilbon: Female coach stands out for right reasons
Wilbon: The members of the search committee weren't looking to make a political statement or even a big splash. They were trying to decide between 20 or so candidates with nice résumés, some of them long and impressive, who wanted to be head football coach at Coolidge High in Northwest Washington. The only problem, according to one member of the committee, was almost all of them talked about themselves, about their credentials and qualifications, their goals for the team.
Opinion: Fringe teams battle for Big Dance tickets
Sporting News: Five schools — Washington, Illinois, Rhode Island, Mississippi State and San Diego State — are each starting to make their case for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Suspect held over $331,000 poker heist
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a daring $331,000 raid on a poker tournament, according to German media reports.