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Monday, March 18, 2013  Louisville claims top overall seed in NCAA tourney; Kansas, Indiana, Gonzaga also get No. 1s

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Sixth ranked South Carolina scored six runs in the first three innings and scored seven more in the bottom of the eighth on the way to a 14-4 win over Ball State Wednesday afternoon at Carolina Stadium.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Chiney Ogwumike had 21 points and 15 rebounds, Mikaela Ruef had a tiebreaking basket with 53 seconds left and No. 1 Stanford held on to beat No. 21 South Carolina 53-49 on Wednesday night.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Clemson has signed 6-foot-6 Austin Ajukwa and 6-3 Patrick Rooks for the men's basketball team.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The Panthers announced they've signed free agent guard Jeremy Bridges to serve as a stop-gap for their struggling offensive line.

Saturday, April 30, 2011  Gerald Laird's ninth-inning triple capped a late rally to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  As Pujols' deadline for a new deal rapidly approaches, Cardinals, La Russa say they're focused.

Monday, September 13, 2010  Albert Pujols hit two home runs to power the St. Louis Cardinals past Atlanta 7-3 on Sunday night, dropping the Braves out of first place in the NL East.

Friday, August 27, 2010  Ian Desmond singled home Nyjer Morgan in the bottom of the 13th inning and Washington overcame Albert Pujols' 400th home run in an 11-10 roller-coaster win over the Cardinals.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Young outdueled Leinart yet again, Chris Johnson ran for a touchdown and Tennessee beat the Arizona Cardinals 24-10 Monday night in the Titans' preseason home opener.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  Recalling the stabbing of tennis star Monica Seles in 1993, and the beating of Royals first base coach Tom Gamboa in 2002, players stressed the need to feel safe on the field.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010  UPDATED at 4:50 p.m. CDT. City police are considering whether officers should get involved when unruly but nonthreatening fans sprint onto the field during sporting events.

Friday, January 29, 2010  Warner retires from football, ending storybook 12-year NFL career

Monday, January 11, 2010  Cardinals round out playoff field with OT win over Packers; Ravens stun Patriots at home

Thursday, January 07, 2010  Matt Holliday and Cardinals finalize $120 million, 7-year contract