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Parker thwarts Rockets' comeback bid (AP)

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Houston Rockets ' Courtney Lee , center, goes for two points between San Antonio Spurs ' Manu Ginobili (20) and Antonio McDyess (34) during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, March 12, 2011, in Houston. The Spurs won 115-107.

Tony Parker scored 21 points and helped the San Antonio Spurs beat back a second-half comeback bid by the Houston Rockets for a 115-107 victory Saturday night. The Spurs led by 13 points in the second quarter and were up by 10 at the half before Houston took its first lead at 67-66 on a dunk by Jordan Hill with 6:06 left in the third quarter.

Smith's 31 help Nuggets blow by Pistons (AP)

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DENVER, CO - MARCH 12:  J.R. Smith #5 of the Denver Nuggets and Chris Wilcox #9 of the Detroit Pistons meet at midcourt after the game at the Pepsi Center on March 12, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Pistons 131-101.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

J.R. Smith scored 26 of his season-high 31 points in the second half, helping the Denver Nuggets pull away for a 131-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Smith was 9 of 15 from 3-point range for Denver, 7-2 since the blockbuster trade that sent Carmelo Anthony to New York on Feb. 22.

Panthers down slumping Lightning in OT (AP)

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Jason Garrison rarely scores, but when he does it’s usually important. The defenseman scored with 16 seconds left in overtime to lift the Florida Panthers to a 4-3 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. For Garrison, who was playing in his 100th career game, it was his fourth goal of the season and the third game-winner.

Parker kicks in 21 as Spurs beat back Rockets

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Tony Parker scored 21 points and helped the San Antonio Spurs beat back a second-half comeback bid by the Houston Rockets for a 115-107 victory Saturday night.

Los Angeles Lakers' Phil Jackson: Mark Cuban's ref bashing cost Dallas Mavericks

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Phil Jackson said Mark Cuban’s ref bashing cost the Mavs.

Spring training 2011: LHP Zach Duke of Arizona Diamondbacks leaves game after getting hit in hand

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Arizona left-hander Zach Duke left Saturday night’s game against a Colorado Rockies split squad after getting hit on his left hand by a line drive off the bat of Charlie Blackmon in the second inning.

Salmela sustains Devils' playoff drive (AP)

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NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 12:  Blake Comeau #57 of the New York Islanders celebrates his second period goal against the New Jersey Devils on March 12, 2011 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

The New Jersey Devils found an unlikely star in Anssi Salmela to sustain their playoff drive. The defenseman scored his first goal of the season 3:09 into overtime in the Devils’ 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday night. Salmela took a feed from Mattias Tedenby and drilled a shot past Al Montoya as the Devils improved to 22-3-2 in their last 27 games.

Devils seize another OT thriller vs. Islanders

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Anssi Salmela scored his first goal of the season 3:09 into overtime to keep the New Jersey Devils’ playoff drive another boost with a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday night.

Bulls continue to climb with rout against Jazz

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Derrick Rose and Luol Deng each scored 26 points, and the Bulls ran away with their 13th win in 15 games, all but grabbing a share of the Eastern Conference lead with an easy 118-100 victory over the Jazz.

Preds send Avs to eighth straight loss (AP)

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Colorado Avalanche center Ryan O'Reilly (37) consoles goalie Peter Budaj (31), of Slovakia, after the Avalanche lost 4-2 to the Nashville Predators in an NHL hockey game on Saturday, March 12, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn.

Joel Ward’s unassisted goal in the second period helped the Nashville Predators hold off Colorado 4-2 Saturday night and send the Avalanche to their eighth straight loss and 18th defeat in 19 games. Shea Weber and Matt Halischuk also scored, and Martin Erat had an empty-net goal and an assist. Pekka Rinne stopped 36 shots for the Predators, who won their second straight.

Griffin's 26 in 1st half power Clippers (AP)

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Washington Wizards guard Jordan Crawford , left, aims for the basket while guarded by Los Angeles Clippers forward Jamario Moon (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Verizon Center in Washington on Saturday, March 12, 2011. The Clippers won 122-101.

Blake Griffin was unstoppable in the first half, then silent in the second. On this night, the Los Angeles Clippers didn’t need him. Griffin scored all of his 26 points in the first half and Los Angeles beat the Washington Wizards 122-101 on Saturday in a matchup between the last two No. 1 overall draft picks.

Surging Bulls gain share of East lead (AP)

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CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 12: Shadows of members of the Chicago Bulls are seen on the court during player introductions before a game between the Bulls and the Utah Jazz at the United Center on March 12, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Jazz 118-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Derrick Rose and Luol Deng each scored 26 points, and the Chicago Bulls ran away with their 13th win in 15 games, all but grabbing a share of the Eastern Conference lead with an easy 118-100 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday. Rose scored 17 points in a blistering first quarter as the Bulls grabbed a 37-17 lead, and Chicago set a franchise record with 18 3-pointers while pulling within…

Wings break out in third to top Blues

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Pavel Datsyuk scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period,
one night after netting the overtime winner, and the Detroit Red
Wings bounced back after squandering a two-goal lead and beat the
St. Louis Blues 5-3 on Saturday night.


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Ravens S Zbikowski wins boxing match (AP)

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Baltimore Ravens safety Tommy Zbikowski didn’t let the NFL lockout stop him from making a nice payday — and delivering some hard hits. Fighting for the second time as a pro, Zbikowski barely broke a sweat Saturday night in stopping Richard Bryant at 1:45 of the first round of a scheduled four-round fight on the undercard of the Miguel Cotto-Ricardo Mayorga 154-pound title fight.

Undermanned Hawks snap 4-game skid (AP)

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Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague dunks against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game at Philips Arena, Saturday, March 12, 2011, in Atlanta. Teague lead the Hawks with 24 points for the night and a 91-82 win against the Trail Blazers.

Hawks coach Larry Drew always knew Jeff Teague had plenty of talent. The question was how Drew would use Teague this season and how the second-year guard would perform with minutes often scarce. “He gave it to me in a big way tonight,” Drew said. “He was sensational from start to finish on both ends of the floor.” Teague matched a career high with 24 points, Jamal Crawford added…

Hawks' Powell arrested on traffic charge (AP)

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Atlanta Hawks reserve forward Josh Powell was arrested before Saturday’s game for refusing to move his car for an oncoming ambulance, according to a team official. The 28-year-old Powell was not at Philips Arena while the Hawks played the Portland Trail Blazers. “We are aware of the traffic incident concerning Josh and that he is not at the game tonight,” Hawks spokesman Arthur Triche…

Thomas beats buzzer, boosts Washington in OT

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Isaiah Thomas hit a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer, lifting Washington past No. 16 Arizona 77-75 Saturday for the Pac-10 tournament championship in the first overtime title game in league history.

Spring training 2011: Bryce Harper of Washington Nationals sent to Class A

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The Washington Nationals have optioned top prospect Bryce Harper to Class A Hagerstown, saying the top overall pick in last year’s draft needs to get more playing time to prepare for the season.

Diamondbacks P Duke suffers hand injury (AP)

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Arizona left-hander Zach Duke left Saturday night’s game against a Colorado Rockies split squad after getting hit on his left hand by a line drive off the bat of Charlie Blackmon in the second inning. “It got me right on the back of my hand,” Duke said. “I have a nice seam mark there.” Duke trotted after the ball but did not attempt to make a throw.

Majority owner of Maple Leafs, Raptors explores sale

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The company that owns the Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors might soon be changing hands.

Leafs cap comeback with big 3rd period

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Mikhail Grabovski and Phil Kessel scored in a 2:33 span early in
the third period and rookie James Reimer made a jaw-dropping save
on Tomas Vanek in the period in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 4-3
comeback victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.


Canadiens and Penguins highlights

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Lakers' Jackson: Cuban's mouth cost Mavs (AP)

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Phil Jackson and Mark Cuban just can’t help themselves. Either the Los Angeles Lakers coach or the Dallas Mavericks owner seemingly always has a jab for the other one, especially when their teams play. Before the Lakers played in Dallas on Saturday night, Jackson said he believes the outspoken owner’s criticism of referees might have cost the Mavericks the 2006 NBA finals against the Miami…

Heat smoke Grizzlies to close on East's top spot

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Dwyane Wade had 28 points and nine assists, LeBron James scored 27 points while taking the fourth quarter off, and the Miami Heat ran away early to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 118-85 on Saturday.

Firm may sell stake in Leafs, Raptors (AP)

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The company that owns the Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors might soon be changing hands. The majority owner of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment says it will explore the possibility of selling its 66 percent stake. In a brief release issued Saturday, the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan said it will make no further public comment on the matter.

Majority of Leafs, Raptors for sale?

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The company that owns the Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors might
soon be changing hands.


Atlanta Hawks' Josh Powell arrested for refusing to move for ambulance

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Atlanta Hawks reserve forward Josh Powell was arrested before Saturday’s game for refusing to move his car for an oncoming ambulance, according to a team official.

First Pitch: Cardinals

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FOXSports.com previews the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals. See if the Redbirds have the talent to take the NL Central.

Princeton beats buzzer to stun Harvard, nab bid

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Princeton’s Douglas Davis hit a leaning jump shot at the buzzer to give the Tigers a trip to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2004 with a wild 63-62 win over Harvard.

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