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Stern: Jordan approval as Bobcats owner next week
(AP)
 AP - 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.
Woman is new coach of DC high school football team
(AP)
 AP - The new high school football coach in the nation's capital says being a woman has nothing to do with her getting the job.
No. 2 Kentucky downs Alabama 73-67 to start SEC
(AP)
 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.
Turner's 37-foot buzzer beater lifts Ohio State
(AP)
AP - Evan Turner drained a 37-footer at the buzzer to give No. 5 Ohio State a 69-68 win over Michigan on Friday in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals.
Vonn wins super-G, overall World Cup title
(AP)
 AP - Olympic downhill gold medalist Lindsey Vonn capped a historic season with her third straight overall World Cup title on Friday.
Els takes the lead at Doral
(AP)
 AP - Ernie Els ran off three straight birdies early and avoided some mistakes when the weather did an about-face at Doral for a 6-under 66 that gave him a one-shot lead in the CA Championship.
Playoff-hungry Browns sign Watson in bid to rebuild roster
(Reuters)
Reuters - The Cleveland Browns continued to rebuild their roster by signing free-agent tight end Ben Watson to a multi-year contract on Friday as the team looks to snap a seven-season playoff drought.
Brewers' speedy new CF Gomez working on swing
(AP)
 AP - Carlos Gomez is into fast things. The Brewers center fielder quickly jumps from subject to subject and lists a bevy of hobbies that include watching world class sprinters and shooting guns at firing ranges.
Bing hopes to lure Detroit Pistons back downtown
(AP)
AP - Detroit Mayor Dave Bing would like to lure the Pistons back downtown, where they played when he was on the team.
Singler, No. 4 Duke hold off Virginia 57-46
(AP)
 AP - Kyle Singler had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 4 Duke pulled away late to beat pesky Virginia 57-46 on Friday in an Atlantic Coast Conference quarterfinal.
Bayern to miss Ribery, Gomez for Freiburg
(AFP)
 AFP - Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich will be without Germany striker Mario Gomez and French midfielder Franck Ribery for Saturday's visit of Freiburg, the club announced Friday.
Bennati takes lead in Tirreno-Adriatico
(AFP)
 AFP - Daniele Bennati of Liquigas won the third stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico on Friday after a 159km ride from San Miniato to Monsumanno Terme
Sharks rally to beat Predators 8-5
(AP)
 AP - Joe Pavelski capped a four-point third period with the tiebreaking goal after a scintillating spin move that rallied the San Jose Sharks to an 8-5 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.
Moya holds off qualifier to advance at Indian Wells
(AFP)
 AFP - Carlos Moya withstood a determined challenge from qualifier Tim Smyczek in the first round Thursday at Indian Wells, the tournament where he seized the world number-one ranking in 1999.
AP sources: Woods likely to return at Masters
(AP)
 AP - Tiger Woods intends to remain out of golf at least until the Masters, two people with knowledge of his plans told The Associated Press.
UFC to show upcoming events in movie theaters
(AP)
AP - The UFC is headed to the big screen.
Pacquiao trainer urges fighter to retire this year
(Reuters)
 Reuters - WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao should fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. and then retire later this year because there are no other legitimate contenders, according to the Filipino fighter's trainer.
Patrick sets NASCAR aside, refocuses on IRL
(AP)
AP - Danica Patrick's stint in NASCAR is receding into her rearview mirror — for now.
Canada's McKeever turning focus to 3rd Paralympics
(AP)
 AP - Brian McKeever is turning his focus to another Paralympic Games less than two weeks after having his Olympic dreams dashed.
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