In brief: Morris twins lead Kansas over Memphis

College basketball: Markieff Morris had 16 points and his twin brother Marcus added 14 to lead No. 4 Kansas to an 81-68 victory over No. 13 Memphis on Tuesday night in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden.

Tyshawn Taylor had 13 points and Thomas Robinson added 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Jayhawks (8-0), who had lost in both of their previous appearances in the event that raises money for the V Foundation, a cancer research project that has raised more than $100 million.

Will Barton scored 16 points to lead the Tigers (7-1), who are 1-2 in the Jimmy V and who have lost four straight against Kansas, including the 2008 national championship game.

Marcus Morris had eight rebounds and Markieff grabbed seven for the Jayhawks, who finished with a 44-31 advantage on the boards.

Ducks escape Oilers after blowing lead

NHL: Cam Fowler’s goal in the 10th round of a shootout lifted Anaheim to a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton, Alberta, after the Ducks blew a two-goal lead in the third period.

Saku Koivu and Teemu Selanne scored in regulation for the Ducks.

• Kane could miss three weeks: Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane could be out for up to three weeks with a leg injury he suffered after hitting the boards early in Sunday’s win over Calgary.

Blues’ McDonald out with concussion: St. Louis Blues center Andy McDonald has a concussion and will be sidelined indefinitely.

Mavericks extend winning-streak to 10

NBA: Third-string center Ian Mahinmi had 12 points and a career-high 10 rebounds and fourth-stringer Alexis Ajinci provided quality minutes to help the Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 105-100 in Dallas for their 10th straight victory.

Both French fill-ins were forced into duty because starter Tyson Chandler was home with a stomach ailment and fill-in starter Brendan Haywood got in early foul trouble.

• Blazers snap Suns’ streak: Wesley Matthews scored 24 points, Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 apiece and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat Phoenix 106-99 in Portland, snapping the Suns’ three-game winning streak.

• Hornets continue search for local buyer: Jac Sperling, the man picked by the NBA to oversee the Hornets after the league’s takeover of the franchise, said his assignment is to make the club more attractive to a buyer who would keep the team in New Orleans.

“We’re in a difficult spot, yes, but I think his (NBA commissioner David Stern) selection of me is a further indication of what is in his mind,” Sperling said. “He wants to try to make this asset more attractive so perhaps a local buyer will step up.”

• Timberwolves clear Webster: The Minnesota Timberwolves cleared swingman Martell Webster (back) for game action. No return date is set.

Ohl takes third consecutive round

Rodeo: Tie-down roper Cody Ohl became the first competitor at this year’s National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas to win three consecutive rounds when he triumphed in 7.3 seconds during the sixth round.

Tyson Durfey of Colbert grabbed a time of 11.9 seconds to finish 13th.

Rockies manager collapses at meetings

Baseball: Rockies manager Jim Tracy gave the winter meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., a jolt when he collapsed around 1 a.m. near a bank of elevators. Carried out of the hotel on a stretcher, he was hospitalized because of mild arrhythmia.

The 2009 National League Manager of the Year was released and headed back to his Florida home with his family.

Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks kept busy at the meetings, giving free-agent reliever J.J. Putz a $10 million, two-year deal. Colorado filled a need by getting 2010 All-Star infielder Ty Wigginton and Pittsburgh added pitcher Kevin Correia, both with $8 million, two-year contracts.

Carlos Pena could make a decision today and possibly choose the Chicago Cubs while Hideki Matsui attracted interest from Oakland. Former A.L. Cy Young Award winner Zack Greinke was said to be available for any team willing to meet Kansas City’s steep price.

• McCourt marital deal ruled invalid: A judge has ruled that a postnuptial marital agreement giving sole ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers to Frank McCourt is not valid, a spokesman for his estranged wife Jamie McCourt said.

The decision means the Dodgers could be shared under California’s community property law, spokesman Mark Fabiani told The Associated Press.

Butkus Award given to Aggies’ Miller

College Football: Texas A&M senior Von Miller has won the Butkus Award as college football’s best linebacker as voted on by journalists, coaches, scouts and recruiters.

Miller led the Big 12 in sacks for the second straight season with 9 1/2.

• Texas’ defensive end rewarded: Texas defensive end Sam Acho is the winner of the William V. Campbell Trophy, given to college football’s top scholar-athlete.