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Football star and TV actor Merlin Olsen dies at 69
(AP)
AP - Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman and member of the Los Angeles Rams' "Fearsome Foursome" who followed up football with a successful television career in "Little House on the Prairie," NFL broadcasts and commercials, has died. He was 69.
Marquette hangs on to beat No. 10 Villanova 80-76
(AP)
AP - Lazar Hayward gave Marquette the lead for good with a 3-pointer with 1:51 to play, then added the clinching free throws with 3.2 seconds left, and the Golden Eagles went on to another close win, 80-76 over No. 10 Villanova on Thursday in the Big East tournament quarterfinals.
LeBron ready to return against 76ers Friday
(AP)
AP - Cavaliers star LeBron James is tired of watching basketball and ready to start playing again.
Man convicted in slaying of Broncos cornerback
(AP)
AP - Suspected gang member Willie Clark was found guilty of murder Thursday in the drive-by shooting death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams after a New Year's Eve outing three years ago.
Wright leads Georgetown past top-seeded Syracuse
(AP)
AP - Chris Wright scored 27 points and No. 22 Georgetown sailed past No. 3 Syracuse with an impressive second-half surge, beating the top-seeded Orange 91-84 in the Big East tournament quarterfinals Thursday.
No. 1 KU tops Texas Tech 80-68 to reach 2,000 wins
(AP)
AP - Kansas reached a major milestone, one just two other programs can claim.
Tomlinson visits Vikings
(AP)
AP - LaDainian Tomlinson visited the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday to discuss joining Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield.
Jackson strong again, Diamondbacks beat Angels 4-1
(AP)
AP - With the uncertain status of Brandon Webb, newcomer Edwin Jackson's performance thus far this spring must be comforting for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Mavericks drop Nets to win 13th straight
(Reuters)
Reuters - The Dallas Mavericks rallied after a stuttering start to extend their league-leading winning streak to 13 games with a 96-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday.
No. 15 Tennessee beats LSU 59-49 in SEC tourney
(AP)
AP - Wayne Chism had 17 points and 10 rebounds and No. 15 Tennessee overcame its worst first half of the season to beat LSU 59-49 in the first round of the Southeastern Conference on Thursday.
Casillas apologises for Real Euro exit, blames players
(AFP)
AFP - Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas apologised Thursday for his side's elimination from the Champions League at the last-16 stage for the sixth consecutive season and said the players are to blame.
Boonen wins Tirreno-Adriatico second stage
(AFP)
AFP - Belgian Tom Boonen of Quick Step won the second stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico on Thursday after a 165-kilometre ride from Rosignano to Montecatini Terme.
Guerin: NHL should outlaw hits to head
(AP)
AP - Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bill Guerin says the NHL must outlaw hits to the head.
Federer, Nadal return to action in desert
(AFP)
AFP - World number one Roger Federer faces a potentially difficult path to the final of the Indian Wells hardcourt tournament, the season's first prestigious ATP Masters 1000 event.
Westwood leading an English charge
(AP)
AP - Lee Westwood is the leader of an English revolution in the world of golf as the highest-ranked player at No. 4 in the world and a two-time winner of the European Tour money list.
