March 15
Colorado St beats Wyoming 95-92 in triple OT Hakeem Nicks signs with the Indianapolis Colts Chiefs sign former Raiders DT Vance Walker Nicklas Backstrom will get his silver medal Column: Time to dump conference tournaments AP Source: Jackson to be introduced by Knicks Dana White on Johny Hendricks' weight issue GM, experts call latest crash death tally misleading No Phil Jackson shows Kobe Bryant doesn't run Lakers Long-shot Boozer wins Santa Anita turf feature Objections delay Madoff jury deliberations Mavs' Larkin headed to D-League once again Mexico to draw line on vigilantes Vikings host NFL Super Bowl committee Patriots sign suspended DB Brandon Browner Show Us Your Car: A '69 Pontiac Grand Prix concept No. 13 Wisconsin throttles Minnesota in Big Ten tourney Capital murder charges filed in deadly SXSW crash Golf Capsules Gillaspie and Phegley homer for White Sox in tie Settlement in suit involving La. Buddhist student 49ers sign Cook, finalize Gabbert trade Rutgers associate head coach Cox fired Beckett goes 3 scoreless, leaves with sore thumb Roy Williams doesn't give 'blankety blank' where the ACC Tournament is played Russ Smith's 42 points leads Louisville past Houston Jazz's Williams, Clippers' Crawford out for game Iowa State dumps Kansas in Big 12 semifinals Avalanche sign C Mitchell, G Berra to 3-year deals Beason will be back in middle for Giants' defense Tulsa rallies past Middle Tennessee 76-69 in CUSA Government ceding control of key Internet body Louisiana Tech advances past Southern Miss 88-70 NC State upsets No. 11 Syracuse in ACC tournament Kentucky romps past LSU 85-67 in SEC quarterfinals Padres' Stults impressive for 5 innings in win Richmond routed by crosstown rival VCU in A-10 tourney Hot cars hit the streets in 'Need for Speed' Bernhard Langer leads Toshiba Classic Raiders sign Antonio Smith, Tarell Brown Top 25 Capsules Approaching history: Pacers hand 76ers 19th loss in a row Goldschmidt has 2 hits, scores 3 in D-backs loss Sharks keep rolling, beat Islanders Western Michigan stuns Akron 64-60 in OT Watch Anthony Davis dunk an impossible alley-oop See Syracuse's epic end-of-game collapse in ACC quarterfinals Jersey beaches snuffing out smoking Capitals hold off Canucks Straily pitches 4 solid for A's in 9-9 tie with KC Bumgarner pitches 5 scoreless innings for Giants Gophers' take hit in 83-57 loss to No. 12 Badgers Ukrainian oligarch faces U.S. corruption charge Jefferson lifts Bobcats over Timberwolves 105-93 Arkansas State outlasts UALR in 4OT, 116-114 Saltalamacchia homers off Wheeler in Marlins' win Ball State questioned on intelligent design ban Roundup: Injured Red Wings top Oilers Valanciunas scores 23, Raptors beat Grizz 99-86 Indianapolis signs free-agent receiver Nicks Smith helps No. 5 Louisville rout Houston in AAC No. 4 Arizona runs away from Colorado in Pac-12 tourney Wall helps Wizards down Magic 105-101 in overtime Morgan State rolls by Coppin State 79-64 Spikes agrees to deal with Bills Stephen F. Austin tops Northwestern State 85-78 No. 23 VCU routs Richmond 71-53 at A-10 tournament Sam Houston advances past Texas A&M-CC 69-63 GW beats UMass 85-77 to reach A-10 semifinals Robbie Lawler at UFC 171 weigh-in: 'It's my time' Banged-up Red Wings beat Oilers 2-1 in SO North Dakota advances past Portland State 79-63 Suns score last 7 points, beat Celtics 87-80 NC Central tops Norfolk St 68-45; advances in MEAC Lundqvist ties Rangers' win mark vs. Jets Weber State survives Northern Colorado 66-63 in OT Nuggets hand slumping Heat fifth loss in six games No longer icons, former stars start anew Sixers guard's shoe falls apart in the middle of a game Clippers run by Jazz to extend winning streak to 10 NC State upsets No. 11 Syracuse 66-63 in ACCs Yankees visit Mariano Rivera's home country No. 16 Iowa State beats No. 10 Kansas, 94-83 No. 10 Kansas falls to No. 16 Iowa State, 94-83 Sharks score 4 times on 26 shots in win over NYI Baylor routs Texas to reach Big 12 finals Which Kentucky basketball team will we see most in March? Around the world in 180 characters Josi, Weber lead Predators past Blackhawks 3-2 Providence beats Hall, reaches Big East title game With stars playing, men's doubles fuels simmering debate Upshall goal lifts Panthers over Devils 5-3 Space dreams fly for boy who wants to save NASA Baylor routs Texas 86-69 to reach Big 12 finals Brandon Spikes agrees to deal with Bills Toledo beats Eastern Michigan 59-44 in MAC semis Lillard leads Blazers to 111-103 win over Pelicans GW beats UMass 85-77 to reach A-10 semifinals No. 7 Duke escapes against Clemson in ACC tournament Green scores winner in Caps victory over Canucks American regional foods worth traveling for Branden Dawson, No. 22 Spartans roll Northwestern Spurs cruise to largest win ever over Lakers Mann lifts Georgia past Ole Miss, 75-73, in SEC WR Steve Smith signs 3-year deal with Ravens No. 21 UConn edges No. 12 Cincinnati Ducks have 6-goal period, beat Avalanche Clemson falls short against No. 7 Duke, 63-62 No. 14 Creighton beats Xavier to reach Big East final UNLV can't keep up rebounding with No. 8 San Diego Lundqvist ties Rangers' win mark vs. Jets Prairie View beats Alabama A&M 55-49 This Vizio TV redefines 'entry level' No. 13 Cincinnati loses 58-56 to No. 21 UConn Colorado can't keep up with No. 4 Arizona Coolest app downloads of the week | Talking Tech What's the coolest new app you downloaded this week? Stars lose 1st home game since Peverley's collapse No. 14 Creighton beats Xavier 86-78 to reach final NHL Capsules Reds' Cueto makes bid as opening day starter UL-Lafayette beats UTA 91-85 in Sun Belt tourney Ducks score 6 goals in 2nd period, top Avs 6-4 Hernandez looks strong; Mariners tie Rockies 2-2 Djokovic, Isner win to reach Indian Wells semis New Mexico State rallies past CS Bakersfield 69-63 Cavaliers rally past Warriors 103-94 Idaho upsets top-seeded Utah Valley in WAC, 74-69 UCLA rolls over Stanford 84-59 at Pac-12 Hamels set to throw again on Sunday Bairstow helps No. 20 New Mexico hold off Boise St Polee lifts No. 8 San Diego St past UNLV UCLA rolls over Stanford 84-59 at Pac-12 Top 25 Capsules Cal Poly tops UC Irvine 61-58 in Big West semis Cal State Northridge tops Long Beach State 82-77 Malaysia: Plane's disappearance a 'deliberate action' Garrigus hopes to land a big one at Innisbrook Arkansas' Bielema to turn focus back on the field Boise State can't overcome No. 20 New Mexico's FTs No. 16 Iowa State to meet Baylor in Big 12 finals Asteroid to dim a bright star for some in Northeast Show Us Your Car: '69 Pontiac amazes as a concept Raw: Search for plane enters new phase Vaporizers, e-cigs of the pot world, are booming Weekend picks for book lovers Surf Report: How to run Android apps on your computer New on streaming: 'The Killing,' 'The Unit,' 'Hustle' American regional foods worth traveling for IRS red flags: How to avoid a tax audit Dangerous smog battles the economy in China Black GOP can learn from old American South: Column Swon Brothers take wing with debut 'Later On' Market fallout on Crimea vote hinges on Russia The worst-paying cities for women Campus shootings spark increase in lockdown drills The latest boozy milkshake: Wine shakes America is awash with Irish whiskey Suspect in deadly SXSW crash charged with capital murder Pakistan reduces sentence for doctor who helped track bin Laden Spending on pets at all-time high, group says tufts-university-will-pay-students-to-take-a-gap-year Admiral William McRaven fights for the future of counterterrorism Ask Matt: Sure, you can buy a single share Saint Patrick and Don Corleone: Column Jason Collins signs for rest of season with Nets What the Social Security COLA means to seniors Julius Peppers signs with Green Bay Packers Michigan State steps up in Big Ten quarters Michigan survives, knows what to improve Test Drive: Toyota Highlander pricey, pleasant U.S. judge strikes Arkansas' 12-week abortion ban N.C. State coach gets teary-eyed in interview after upsetting Syracuse Indian court suspends hanging of 2 rape case convicts Bubble Tracker: Late surges keep at-large bid hopes alive 'Need for Speed' loads up on supercars Jose Contreras isn't ready to call it a career Brent Musburger has another Katherine Webb moment SXSW: Gorillaz in the midst of reunion; watch video Three Minnesota Vikings agree to pay cuts Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano try to put year-old feud behind them Ronda Rousey reveals fighting future Russia vetoes U.N. resolution on Crimea's future Redskins announce signing of free agent CB Porter Celeb superlatives: Holmes back on TV, makeup-free Minaj Crimeans says Russia might be better Retirement fears? Free financial tools can help Plenty at stake as NHL rivals face off Riding along on search for vanished jetliner Midwest, Mid-Atlantic brace for a white St. Patrick's Day Emma Straub talks Twitter Fiction: 'Like a joke machine' Mascot fight erupts during America East championship game Bubble Watch: Is N.C. State's upset enough? Alabama football in transition on field and on staff Malaysia: Plane's disappearance a 'deliberate action' 'Unacceptable': Heat befuddled by 1-5 skid Miley Cyrus' tongue slide leads to lawsuit Orioles 3B Machado in danger of missing opener Facing opposition, Obama slows push for surgeon general 5 reasons you should watch Formula 1 this season Mikaela Shiffrin earns fifth World Cup win Hakeem Nicks finds good fit in Indianapolis Ted Ligety wins fifth season-long giant slalom SHR trying to turn things around for Tony Stewart Slagter wins Paris-Nice 7th stage, Betancur leads Men behind Lincoln made the legend we know today US women to face Serbia, China, Angola at worlds Zipadelli: Tony Stewart's car has been 'way off' Butler mascot Blue III visits his old friend Brad Stevens Jeter praises Rivera, jokes about his age Canizares fires 69 for 6-shot lead in Morocco Former Brazil star Rivaldo officially retires Donte Stallworth remembers DUI manslaughter on Instagram Contador wins Tirreno leg, cuts Kwiatkowski's lead Virginia escapes determined Pittsburgh team to reach ACC final Julian Edelman returning to New England Patriots Rays' RF Myers fouls ball off leg, leaves game Cleveland Browns sign former Texans RB Ben Tate No. 1 Florida holds off Tennessee in SEC semifinals Drummer keeps time with robot help Jason Heyward gave all of his teammates a PlayStation 4 No. 6 Virginia holds off Pittsburgh 51-48 in ACCs Bruins rout Hurricanes; win streak at 8 Knicks extend season-best win streak to 6 Patriots announce signing of CB Brandon Browner Streaming: Prince, Zooey Deschanel's 'FALLINLOVE2NITE' Creighton, Nebraska are hosting NCAA watch parties Andrew Wiggins might deserve a new label: Overachiever Deadly curiosity: Serial killer reads we can't put down Seahawks, TE Miller agree to restructured deal Flyers shut out short-handed Penguins 4-0 How to trade Monday on Crimea's referendum Strasburg pitches 4 innings in Nats' 2-1 win Player Diary: Grant Gibbs checks in from the Big East Tournament Ohio State's Aaron Craft literally fumbles chance to push Michigan to overtime Tulsa tops LaTech 69-60 for Conference USA title Bedard pitches into 5th, Rays beat Blue Jays 6-3 Carl Crawford, Dan Haren not expected to go to Australia Chelsea's stunning loss opens up Premier League title race Young hits 1st spring HR as Mets and Twins tie Daring skater builds ramp in the middle of a lake Kyle Busch best at Bristol Nationwide race again AP Source: Panthers reach deal with S Harper Akron wins first MAC title, 79-68 over Ball State Reds scratch Bailey from start Yoon shines in debut as Orioles beat Yankees 2-1 Albany tops Stony Brook 69-60, advances to NCAAs No. 6 Virginia holds off Pittsburgh 51-48 in ACCs Steve-O dives off bridge into four-foot deep river Spikes, Dixon newest additions in Buffalo Young hits 1st spring HR as Mets and Twins tie Mamdooha wins Big A's Cicada Stakes Georgia St. crushes Arkansas St. 72-45 in Sun Belt Wil Myers leaves game with bruised thigh Kyle Busch wins at Bristol _ again Prairie View women upset Texas Southern 63-58 Michigan edges Ohio State, makes No. 1 seed statement Steve Smith is a Raven and this little Panthers fan is the saddest Raiders agree to 2-year deal with S Usama Young VCU's Johnson injures left leg in A-10 semifinal Rob Ryan is having the best St. Patrick's Day in New Orleans Florida wears down Tennessee 56-49 in SEC semis Vols falter again in 2nd half, lose to Gators Kentucky sets up SEC final clash against No. 1 Florida No. 8 Wolverines hold off No. 24 Buckeyes 72-69 Kentucky drops Georgia, 70-58, moves to SEC final Browns sign free agent RB Ben Tate Russia's possible undercover military intervention Saint Joseph's beats Bonnies to reach A-10 final Huskies, Longhorns to play in China Alabama, Kiffin start Phase 1 of QB search Joe Kelly stars in Cardinals' 6-2 win over Braves Why saving for retirement is more important than ever No. 7 Duke beats NC State 75-67 in ACC semifinals U.S. beats Russia for gold medal in sled hockey Packers pick up Peppers to perk up pass pressure Kinsler homers twice as Tigers beat Astros 14-3 Purdue starter Ronnie Johnson decides to transfer Houston Rockets have come together in 2014 Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott speaks out against NBA one and done Florida beats Vols, heads to SEC Final Michigan State shakes off Wisconsin to advance to Big Ten final Hampton beats Coppin State 50-47 for MEAC title Scott speaks at Pac-12 tournament Von Miller eager to rush the QB with his mentor Buck, UND women earn first berth to Div I tourney Indiana's Hartman injures knee during workout Coach K dismisses mid-major conference No. 8 Wolverines hold off comeback Buckeyes 72-69 Comedian David Brenner dies at 78 NC State falls to No. 7 Duke 75-67 at ACC tourney Comedian David Brenner, 'Tonight' favorite, dies Robert Garrigus lead down to 1 shot at Innisbrook Red Sox minor league catcher Jon Denney arrested Despite loss, Arizona is good bet to win it all in March Cal State Northridge women win Big West Idaho reaches NCAAs with 75-67 win for WAC title Honda recalls Odyssey minivans for fire risk