Kentucky comes from 11 down to beat Tide (AP)
John Wall had 23 points, including seven straight in the second half to give the Wildcats the lead for good, and No. 2 Kentucky overcame an 11-point deficit Friday in beating Alabama 73-67 in the Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinals. The win gave Kentucky its 12th 30-win season -- the most by any school -- and the Wildcats' first since 2003 when they went 32-4.
The NBA has signed off on Michael Jordan's bid to buy the Charlotte Bobcats, and commissioner David Stern expects the league's board of governors to approve the $275 million purchase by the end of next week. In an interview with The Associated Press on Friday, Stern said he expects the vote to pass "very easily." Jordan will become the first ex-player to own an NBA team and the...
Browns sign former Patriots TE Watson (AP)
The Cleveland Browns filled a gaping offensive hole, signing free agent tight end Ben Watson to a multiyear contract. Watson spent the past six seasons with the New England Patriots, where he previously worked with Browns coach Eric Mangini and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. The Browns did not release financial terms.
Leach deposition begins in lawsuit (AP)
Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach began giving sworn testimony Friday in the lawsuit he filed against the school after he was fired for allegedly mistreating a receiver suffering from the effects of a concussion. Leach, dressed in khaki pants and a dark sports coat, arrived a few minutes early for depositions in the case.
Oregon RB James gets 10 days in jail (AP)
Oregon running back LaMichael James pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor harassment charge and was sentenced to 10 days in jail on Friday for an altercation with a woman outside his apartment last month. James, who appeared in Lane County Circuit Court on Friday morning, will then spend 24 months on probation as part of the plea agreement with prosecutors.
RB Tomlinson meets with Jets (AP)
LaDainian Tomlinson is at the New York Jets' training facility in Florham Park, N.J., meeting with team officials about joining the offense that ranked No. 1 in rushing last season. Tomlinson's visit Friday comes a day after meeting with the Minnesota Vikings and leaving without a deal. He arrived in the New York area Thursday night.
Vonn wins historic 33rd World Cup race (AP)
Olympic downhill gold medalist Lindsey Vonn capped a historic season with her third straight overall World Cup title on Friday. Vonn won the final super-G race of the season for her 33rd World Cup win, eclipsing Bode Miller as the most decorated American skier. "This was the dream season. To break the U.S.
Bengals sign WR Bryant for 4 years, $28M (AP)
Antonio Bryant is the latest complementary receiver to Chad Ochocinco in Cincinnati. Bryant signed a four-year deal with the Bengals on Friday. He ostensibly replaced Laveranues Coles, who spent the 2009 season with the team, but then was released. Bryant comes off a season in which he complained about a diminished role in Tampa Bay's offense.
No. 4 Duke pulls away in ACC quarters (AP)
Jon Scheyer's jumpers were coming up just short, and those trademark 3-pointers from the corner were a smidge off. No matter. With the game on the line, he couldn't seem to miss -- and No. 4 Duke was well on its way back to the Atlantic Coast Conference semifinals. Singler scored seven of his 15 points during the decisive run that helped the top-seeded Blue Devils pull away to beat pesky...
