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NBA Capsules: Parker scores 37, leads Spurs over 76ers

By ROB MAADDI, The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Of all the impressive numbers on Tony Parker's stat sheet, perhaps the most eye-popping was zero fouls. Parker scored 37 points, Gary Neal added 18 off the bench and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Philadelphia 76ers 100-9... Full story

NBA Capsules: Parker scores 37, leads Spurs over 76ers

By ROB MAADDI, The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Of all the impressive numbers on Tony Parker's stat sheet, perhaps the most eye-popping was zero fouls. Parker scored 37 points, Gary Neal added 18 off the bench and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Philadelphia 76ers 100-9... Full story

RGV Capsules: Rain causing havoc with Scorpions' weekend schedule

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Persistent rain has altered the start times for the three-game Red River Athletic Conference baseball series between the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College and Southwestern Assemblies of God University on Friday and Saturd... Full story

College Basketball Capsules - Men: No. 6 Baylor loses again to No. 7 Kansas

By STEPHEN HAWKINS, The Associated Press

WACO (AP) — One of the first things Baylor coach Scott Drew talked about after another loss to Kansas was wanting his team to now imitate the Jayhawks. "Kansas did a tremendous job bouncing back after their tough game with Missouri," Drew sa... Full story

College Basketball Capsules - Women: No. 15 Texas A&M women beat Kansas State

By KRISTIE RIEKEN, The Associated Press

COLLEGE STATION (AP) — Texas A&M has had trouble maintaining its intensity once it gained big leads this season. On Wednesday night they finally fixed that problem. Kelsey Bone and Karla Gilbert scored 14 points apiece to lead No. 15 Tex... Full story

MLB Capsules: Andrus and Rangers finalize $14.4M, three-year deal

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ARLINGTON (AP) — Having won the first two AL pennants in franchise history, the Texas Rangers want to keep their key players around for a while. Slick-fielding shortstop Elvis Andrus and the Rangers finalized a $14.4 million, three-year cont... Full story

Soccer Capsules - Mexico, U.S. and Leagues: Cruz Azul defeats Paraguay's Nacional

By PEDRO SERVIN, The Associated Press

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Javier Orozco scored both goals to lead Mexican side Cruz Azul to a 2-1 victory over Paraguay's Nacional in the group round of the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday. In two other group matches, Union Espanola of Chile ... Full story

NFL Capsules: Holmes staying put with Jets after clause kicks in

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr., The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — It appears Santonio Holmes is sticking around — just as the New York Jets said he would. By remaining on the roster through the second day of the NFL's waiver period Tuesday, the talented but troublesome wide receiver will... Full story

NHL Capsules: Miller, Zetterberg keep Detroit on a roll at home

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DETROIT (AP) — Drew Miller and Henrik Zetterberg scored in the third period, and the Detroit Red Wings extended their home winning streak to 18 games with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. The Red Wings overcame two mo... Full story

Golf Capsules: A beautiful week awaits at Pebble Beach

By DOUG FERGUSON, The Associated Press

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — In what Robert Louis Stevenson called "the most felicitous meeting of land and sea," the sea was winning Wednesday at Pebble Beach. Jimmy Walker stood in the bunker next to the sea wall along the 18th fairway, soa... Full story

Auto Racing Capsules: IndyCar race director wants better communication

By JENNA FRYER, The Associated Press

The new race director for the IndyCar Series wants improved communications with the drivers, and is willing to listen to their concerns about specific racing issues. Among the issues Beaux Barfield said Wednesday he will take under consideration i... Full story

Boxing News: Cuba looks to kids to recover faded boxing glory

By ANNE-MARIE GARCIA, The Associated Press

HAVANA (AP) — Lazaro Perez jabs rhythmically at his rival in a steamy Havana gym, dancing, feinting and punctuating each blow with a grunt. After the final bell, he thrusts a weary arm skyward in triumph, and a proud smile spreads across a f... Full story

College Football Capsules: A&M drops one game, adds two to 2012 schedule

COLLEGE STATION (AP) — Texas A&M has revamped its 2012 football schedule, dropping McNeese State and adding Louisiana Tech and South Carolina State. The Aggies, moving from the Big 12 to the Southeastern Conference for next season, still... Full story

Other College Basketball Capsules - Men: Boeheim, SU lawyers: Suit is only headline fodder

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Two men suing Syracuse University and head basketball coach Jim Boeheim for defamation connected to the sexual abuse investigation of fired assistant Bernie Fine are only out to generate salacious headlines with tawdry cou... Full story

Other College Sports Capsules: Oklahoma hires White as soccer assistant

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NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Former U.S. national team midfielder Kacey White has been hired as an assistant coach at the University of Oklahoma. White played for the U.S. national team from 2006 to 2010 after winning the 2003 NCAA championship with... Full story

Soccer Capsules - News & Notes: Another England soap opera as Capello quits

By ROB HARRIS, The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — The soap opera of English soccer reached yet another a noisy climax Wednesday when national team coach Fabio Capello quit angrily just eight hours after potential successor Harry Redknapp was cleared in a London court of tax evasi... Full story

International Capsules: Former U.S. Olympic skier's spirit shines through

By PAT GRAHAM, The Associated Press

The daredevil downhill skier in him still craves going fast even if his body no longer permits it. Once helped into his motorized scooter, former Olympic champion Bill Johnson races through the halls of an assisted living facility in Gresham, Ore.... Full story

Tennis Capsules: Sharapova reaches Open GDF Suez quarterfinals

By TRUNG LATIEULE, The Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — Maria Sharapova beat Chanelle Scheepers of South Africa 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Open GDF Suez. The top-seeded Russian said the court was faster than expected after she hit 19 winners to 10 for Sch... Full story

Horse Racing Capsules: Attendance, wagers up at Oaklawn Park this season

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HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Oaklawn Park is increasing its purses this season, thanks to warmer weather that has drawn more people to visit the track and place bets. The racetrack says purses will go up $5,000 per day beginning Thursday. Oaklaw... Full story

College Basketball Capsules: Baylor gets top-10 rematch at home against Kansas

By STEPHEN HAWKINS, The Associated Press

WACO (AP) — Baylor coach Scott Drew was talking about the challenge of facing Kansas again and what to do differently this time when Brittney Griner, the 6-foot-8 blocking phenom for the top-ranked Lady Bears, briefly walked into the room. S... Full story

RGV Capsules: Young named RRAC pitcher of week

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University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College junior Rory Young, who has not allowed an earned run this season, has been named Red River Athletic Conference pitcher of the week in the first weekly award announced for the 2012 season.... Full story

Super Bowl Capsules: Giants lauded as champs in NYC parade

By VERENA DOBNIK, The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Eli Manning hoisted the Lombardi Trophy from a glittering blue-and-white float, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg joked that New York City should now be nicknamed the “Big Blue Apple,” as thousands of fans crowded lower Ma... Full story

MLB Capsules: Hamilton visits MLB docs after alcohol relapse

By STEPHEN HAWKINS, The Associated Press

FORT WORTH (AP) — Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton visited doctors for Major League Baseball and the players' association this week in New York following his admitted relapse with alcohol. General manager Jon Daniels said Tuesday night that Ham... Full story

NBA Capsules: Durant, Thunder hold off Warriors

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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Durant hit a go-ahead bank shot with 14.2 seconds remaining, and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder overcame career performances by Monta Ellis and David Lee to beat the Golden State Warriors 119-116 on Tuesday... Full story

NHL Capsules: Vrbata, Smith lead Coyotes past Stars

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DALLAS (AP) — The Phoenix Coyotes' playoff push is well under way. Radim Vrbata scored his 25th goal, former Dallas backup Mike Smith made 28 saves and the Coyotes improved their playoff positioning with a 4-1 victory over the Stars on Tuesd... Full story

NFL Capsules: Williams says he's retiring from NFL

By DAVID GINSBURG, The Associated Press

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Ricky Williams is retiring from the NFL. Again. This time, however, it appears to be for good. The 34-year-old Williams told the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday he won't be back to fulfill the second year of a contract ... Full story

Golf Capsules: On The Fringe - Attention returns to Woods at Pebble Beach

By DOUG FERGUSON, The Associated Press

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Bill Murray stumbled into the back of a crowded conference room Tuesday just as Tiger Woods was wrapping up his press conference at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. The "Caddyshack" star looked more confused than us... Full story

Auto Racing Capsules: New-look Williams hails 'fresh start' for 2012

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LONDON (AP) — With an overhauled car and a new driver, Williams hailed a "fresh start" as the team looks to bounce back from its worst season in Formula One. The British-based team allowed a sneak peek Tuesday of its new FW34 at preseason te... Full story

College Football Capsules: AG says bail rules should keep Sandusky inside home

By GENARO ARMAS and MARK SCOLFORO, The Associated Press

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors asked Tuesday to have Jerry Sandusky kept indoors as part of his bail conditions, citing complaints that the former Penn State assistant football coach was seen outside and watching children in a schoo... Full story

Other College Sports Capsules: Central Arkansas hires soccer assistant coach

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CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — A Central Arkansas graduate will return to his alma mater to serve as an assistant coach for the women's soccer team. Head coach Jeremy Bishop on Tuesday announced the hiring of Derek Nichols. Nichols spent eight years as... Full story

Soccer Capsules: Chivas held as Libertadores kicks off

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GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Mexico's Guadalajara Chivas were held to a 1-1 home draw on Tuesday against Ecuadoran champions Deportivo Quito as the group stage of the 2012 Copa Libertadores kicked off across Latin America. In Tuesday*s other ... Full story

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