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All Times PST
| American League | W | L | Pct |
| Cleveland | 16 | 8 | .667 |
| Kansas City | 14 | 7 | .667 |
| Los Angeles | 13 | 8 | .619 |
| Detroit | 15 | 10 | .600 |
| Minnesota | 13 | 11 | .542 |
| Tampa Bay | 10 | 11 | .476 |
| New York | 11 | 13 | .458 |
| Texas | 9 | 11 | .450 |
| Oakland | 10 | 13 | .435 |
| Baltimore | 9 | 13 | .409 |
| Seattle | 9 | 14 | .391 |
| Toronto | 8 | 16 | .333 |
| Boston | 6 | 15 | .286 |
| Chicago | 6 | 17 | .261 |
| National League | W | L | Pct |
| Florida | 14 | 6 | .700 |
| Philadelphia | 15 | 7 | .682 |
| Cincinnati | 15 | 10 | .600 |
| Milwaukee | 13 | 9 | .591 |
| New York | 13 | 9 | .591 |
| Arizona | 14 | 10 | .583 |
| St. Louis | 12 | 9 | .571 |
| Los Angeles | 11 | 9 | .550 |
| Pittsburgh | 13 | 11 | .542 |
| San Diego | 10 | 9 | .526 |
| Chicago | 11 | 10 | .524 |
| Colorado | 12 | 11 | .522 |
| San Francisco | 10 | 12 | .454 |
| Houston | 8 | 14 | .364 |
| Atlanta | 7 | 14 | .333 |
| Washington | 7 | 17 | .292 |
Friday’s Results
Houston 13, Detroit 3
N.Y. Mets 12, St. Louis 2
Baltimore 2, Boston 0
Cleveland 16, Toronto 3
Minnesota 3, N.Y. Yankees 1
Milwaukee 16, Arizona 5
Kansas City 5, L.A. Angels 1
Seattle 4, Chicago White Sox 3
San Francisco 6, Colorado 4
Washington 4, Atlanta 2
Florida 9, L.A. Dodgers 2
Cincinnati 6, Tampa Bay 2
Philadelphia 5, Pittsburgh 4
San Diego 8, Oakland 5
Texas 5, Chicago Cubs 1
Today’s Games
Toronto vs. Boston, 10:05 a.m.
N.Y. Mets vs. Houston, 10:05 a.m.
Cleveland vs. Atlanta, 10:05 a.m.
Washington vs. Detroit, 10:05 a.m.
Florida vs. Baltimore, 10:05 a.m.
Minnesota vs. Cincinnati, 10:05 a.m.
L.A. Dodgers vs. St. Louis, 10:05 a.m.
N.Y. Yankees vs. Tampa Bay, 10:05 a.m.
Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh, 10:05 a.m.
Texas vs. Colorado, 12:05 p.m.
Oakland (ss) vs. Seattle, 12:05 p.m.
San Diego (ss) vs. Milwaukee, 12:05 p.m.
L.A. Angels vs. Arizona (ss), 12:05 p.m.
Oakland (ss) vs. Chicago Cubs (ss), 12:05 p.m.
Arizona (ss) vs. San Diego (ss), 12:05 p.m.
Chicago Cubs (ss) vs. Kansas City, 12:05 p.m.
Chicago White Sox vs. San Francisco, 12:05 p.m.
Mariners 4, White Sox 3
| Chicago (A) | 000 | 000 | 012 | – | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Seattle | 000 | 200 | 011 | – | 4 | 10 | 0 |
Garcia, Cotts (6), Politte (7), Hermanson (8), Tracey (9) and Widger, Lucy (8); Moyer, Putz (7), Guardado (8), Fruto (9) and Rivera, Miller (8). W–Fruto. L–Tracey.
HITS: Chicago–Podsednik, Konerko, Dye, Sweeney, Uribe 2. Seattle–Ibanez 2, Sexson, Petagine, Beltre, Everett 2, Betancourt, Rivera, Miller.
Astros 13, Tigers 3
| Detroit | 100 | 100 | 100 | – | 3 | 11 | 3 |
| Houston | 007 | 000 | 24x | – | 13 | 16 | 0 |
Grilli, Spurling (5), German (7), Mercado (8) and Rodriguez, Ryan (7); Oswalt, Gallo (8), Qualls (9) and Ausmus, Quintero (8). W–Oswalt. L–Grilli. HRs–Detroit, Rodriguez. Houston, Orie, Munson.
Brewers 16, Diamondbacks 5
| Milwaukee | 024 | 440 | 101 | – | 16 | 20 | 2 |
| Arizona | 000 | 031 | 010 | – | 5 | 7 | 2 |
Davis, Lehr (6), Evert (7), Simpson (8), Kershner (9) and Rivera, Johnson; Webb, Castellanos (4), Mulholland (5), Wilkinson (6), White (8), Howard (9) and Hill, Brito. W–Davis. L–Webb. HRs–Milwaukee, Hardy. Arizona, Frazier, Gil.
Giants 6, Rockies 4
| Colorado | 000 | 002 | 002 | – | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| San Francisco | 021 | 030 | 00x | – | 6 | 9 | 1 |
Jennings, King (7), Arakawa (8) and Ardoin, Closser (7); Schmidt, Benitez (8), Walker (9) and Matheny, Alfonzo (8). W–Schmidt. L–Jennings. HR–San Francisco, Alou.
Indians 16, Blue Jays 3
| Toronto | 001 | 000 | 002 | – | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| Cleveland | 070 | 202 | 14x | – | 16 | 16 | 1 |
Romero, Gronkiewicz (3), Burnside (5), Thorpe (7), Hill (8) and Quiroz, Mahoney; Guthrie, Wickman (3), Graves (4), Karsay (6), Cabrera (8), Davis (9) and Diaz. W–Guthrie. L–Romero. HRs–Cleveland, Belliard, Perez, Michaels.
Marlins 9, Dodgers 2
| Florida | 011 | 151 | 000 | – | 9 | 13 | 0 |
| Los Angeles (N) | 020 | 000 | 000 | – | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Willis, Nolasco (7), Messenger (8), Borowski (9) and Olivo, Treanor (7); Lowe, Brazoban (5), Gagne (6), Meadows (7) and Alomar, Borders (7). W–Willis. L–Lowe. HR–Florida, Jacobs, Abercrombie, Cabrera. Los Angeles, Cruz.
Mets 12, Cardinals 2
| New York (N) | 100 | 016 | 040 | – | 12 | 15 | 0 |
| St. Louis | 011 | 000 | 000 | – | 2 | 6 | 3 |
Glavine, Feliciano (6), Bradford (7), Julio (8), Sanchez (9) and Lo Duca, Martinez (6); Carpenter, Rincon (5), Flores (6), Thompson (8), Isringhausen (9) and Molina, Bennett (7). W–Glavine. L–Rincon. HRs–New York, Lambin. St. Louis, Edmonds, Pujols.
Nationals 4, Braves 2
| Washington | 000 | 130 | 000 | – | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| Atlanta | 000 | 200 | 000 | – | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Hernandez, Majewski (7), Hughes (8), Bergmann (9) and Castillo; Hudson, Remlinger (7), Cormier (8), Reitsma (9) and Sammons. W–Hernandez. L–Hudson. Sv–Bergmann. HR–Washington, Soriano.
Orioles 2, Red Sox 0
| Boston | 000 | 000 | 000 | – | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Baltimore | 000 | 000 | 002 | – | 2 | 8 | 0 |
DiNardo, Tavarez (5), Riske (7), Hansen (8), Hertzler (9) and Bard, Concepcion (7); Lopez, Rleal (7), Byrdak (8), Ray (9) and Hernandez. W–Ray. L–Hertzler. HR–Baltimore, Matos.
Padres 8, Athletics 5
| San Diego | 210 | 201 | 002 | – | 8 | 11 | 2 |
| Oakland | 120 | 010 | 010 | – | 5 | 8 | 2 |
Peavy, Anderson (5), Sikorski (6), Ashby (8), Thayer (9); Zito, Calero (6), Duchscherer (6), Keisler (9) and Baker. W–Peavy. L–Zito. Sv–Thayer. HR–San Diego, Cameron, Castilla, Bellhorn, Greene.
Phillies 5, Pirates 4
| Pittsburgh | 310 | 000 | 000 | – | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| Philadelphia | 101 | 001 | 20x | – | 5 | 11 | 2 |
Perez, Torres (5), Hernandez (6), Vasquez (7), Nitkowski (8) and Paulino; Brito, Rhodes (3), Rodriguez (4), Geary (7), Gordon (9) and Wathan. W–Geary. L–Vasquez. Sv–Gordon. HR–Pittsburgh, McLouth. Rowand.
Rangers 5, Cubs 1
| Chicago (N) | 000 | 000 | 010 | – | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Texas | 010 | 021 | 10x | – | 5 | 7 | 0 |
CZambrano, Wellemeyer (7), Koronka (8) and Blanco; Dickey, Feldman (7), Shouse (8), Leicester (9) and Richardson. W–Dickey. L–CZambrano. HR–Chicago, Montanez. Texas, Mench, Barajas.
Reds 6, Devil Rays 2
| Cincinnati | 400 | 000 | 020 | – | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| Tampa Bay | 000 | 100 | 001 | – | 2 | 7 | 3 |
Harang, Burns (7), Coffey (8), Belisle (9) and LaRue, Ross (7); McClung, Lugo (6), Harville (8), Miller (9) and Paul, Cash (9). W–Harang. L–McClung. HR–Tampa Bay, Crawford.
Royals 5, Angels 1
| Kansas City | 102 | 200 | 000 | – | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| Los Angeles (A) | 000 | 100 | 000 | – | 1 | 11 | 2 |
Elarton, Wood (7), Sisco (9) and Buck; Carrasco, Shields (4), Donnelly (5), Yan (6), Bootcheck (7), Wilhite (9) and Molina, Del Chiaro. W–Elarton. L–Carrasco.
Twins 3, Yankees 1
| New York (A) | 001 | 000 | 000 | – | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Minnesota | 000 | 100 | 02x | – | 3 | 7 | 0 |
RaJohnson, Veras (7), Bergman (8) and Stinnett, Santos (8); Silva, Reyes (5), Eyre (6), Powers (8), Smith (9) and Redmond, Wooten (7). W–Powers. L–Veras. Sv–Smith. HR–Minnesota, Tiffee.
College
FAR WEST
Arizona St. 8, Penn St. 5
California 9, Washington 3
CS Northridge 5, Cal Poly-SLO 0
Fresno St. 5, Sacramento St. 1
Gonzaga 14, Dartmouth 7
Nevada 9, New Mexico St. 1
Pacific 7, San Diego St. 2
Pepperdine 8, Northwestern 0
Portland 19, UC Davis 0
San Diego 7, UNLV 6
S. Utah 7, Air Force 2
Pacific-10 Conference
California 9, Washington 3
| Washington | 000 | 300 | 000 | – | 3 | 9 | 5 |
| California | 301 | 110 | 30x | – | 9 | 9 | 1 |
Hagadone, Parker (4), Haughian (6), Lincecum (7), Kasser (8) and Lane; Morrow, Benningson (8) and Bussiere. W–Morrow (5-0). L–Hagadone (1-1).
HITS: Washington–Boyer, Hague, Lane 2, Rindal 2, Clem 2, Cox. California–Van Winden, Munster 2, Boesch, Errecart 2, Satin, Bussiere, Hanlon. 2B–Clem, Lane, Van Winden, Errecart, Satin. HR–Clem (8).
NWAACC
Edmonds 11, CC Spokane 9
| CC Spokane | 410 | 011 | 101 | – | 9 | 16 | 3 |
| Edmonds | 000 | 802 | 01x | – | 11 | 16 | 3 |
Guinn, Moore (4), Mathiason (7) and Bucher; Hjort, Olsen (4), Hollinbeck (6), Lee (9) and Waite. W–Hjort. L–Guinn (0-1).
HITS: CC Spokane–Yarbley 3, Henry 3, Scarpelli 2, Bozo 2, Krieger, Zalapny, Bucher, Boudon, Anderson, Barlow. Edmonds–Waite 4, Vanwyck 3, Lanier 2, Marks 2, Tomaselli 2, Reed, Danhurt, Hauschild. 2B–Yarbley, Henry, Bozo, Danhurt, Vanwyck, Lanier. HR–Waite, Hauschild.
Non-conference
Gonzaga 14, Dartmouth 7
| Dartmouth | 220 | 210 | 000 | – | 7 | 15 | 1 |
| Gonzaga | 210 | 034 | 40x | – | 14 | 17 | 2 |
Marten, Lapointe (5), Mallory (6), Huewskamp (7), Pendleton(8) and Evans; Monroe, MClure (4), Harmon (7), Fields (9) and Colclough, Van Winkle. W–MClure (1-0). L–Lapointe (0-2).
HITS: Dartmouth–Santopadre 5, Myette 2, Bashelor, Wright 2, Blydell 2, Nacario 2, Evans 1. Gonzaga–Brennan, Holcomb 3, Campbell 3, Woodward 2, Carlson 2, Wiegand 3, Ayala 1, McGuinness 2. 2B–Santopadre, Brennan, Holcomb, Carlson, Wiegand 2.
Whitworth 9-6, Bethany 8-5
| Bethany (Cal.) | 100 | 010 | 024 | – | 8 | 16 | 3 |
| Whitworth | 001 | 102 | 302 | – | 9 | 11 | 1 |
McKinley, Renzey (7), Raichart (8) and Garcia; Person, Sheffels (8) and Hunter. W–Sheffels (1-2). L–Raichart (0-2).
HITS: Bethany (Cal.)–Horrick 2, Wilkes, Raichart 4, Montez, McKinley 3, Garcia, Koski 2, Walters 2. Whitworth–Webb, Froman, Marlow 2, Reaber, Phillips, Pecka 3, Hunter 2. 2B–McKinley, Koski, Webb, Froman, Phillips. HR–Walters (4), Marlow (3).
| Bethany (Cal.) | 100 | 000 | 4 | – | 5 | 10 | 1 |
| Whitworth | 301 | 000 | 2 | – | 6 | 10 | 1 |
Miller and Garcia; Weatherman, Farkas (7), Zimmerman (7) and Evans. W–Zimmerman (5-2). L–Miller (1-6).
HITS: Bethany (Cal.)–Horrick, Raichart 2, Montez 2, McKinley, Garcia 2, Cooke 2. Whitworth–Webb, Froman 4, Evans, Pecka, Clark 3. 2B–Horrick, Froman, Pecka. HR–Garcia (1), Froman (1).
High school
WASHINGTON
Greater Spokane League
Central Valley 6, East Valley 4
| East Valley | 120 | 010 | 0 | – | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Central Valley | 200 | 130 | x | – | 6 | 8 | 2 |
Kelly, Livingston (6), and Schiller; Swantko, Myers (5), Knudson (6) and Soltan. W–Myers (1-0). L–Kelly. Sv–Knudson (1).
HITS: East Valley–Ruiz, Hamilton 2, LaBelle, Tognocci, Lengyel. Central Valley-Evans, Simmelink, Soltan 2, Beach, Peck, Malone 2. 2B–LaBelle, Soltan.
Ferris 3, Gonzaga Prep 1
| Gonzaga Prep | 100 | 000 | 0 | – | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Ferris | 100 | 200 | x | – | 3 | 7 | 2 |
Manix and Karwacki; Kittredge and Krustangel. W–Kittredge (1-1). L–Manix.
HITS: Gonzaga Prep–Manix, Kries, McClary. Ferris–Murphy, Kittredge, Berland 2, Burke, Rath, Krustangel. 2B–Kittredge. HR–Berland.
North Central 2, Lewis and Clark 0
| North Central | 000 | 101 | 0 | – | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Lewis and Clark | 000 | 000 | 0 | – | 0 | 2 | 2 |
North Central–R.Richardson 6, Swanson and Hastad; Lewis Clark–R.Barge and Arneson. W–R.Richardson. L–R.Barge.
HITS: North Central–Witt, Hare, Swennumson. Lewis and Clark–R.Barge. 2B–R.Barge.
Mead 8, Mt. Spokane 1
| Mt. Spokane | 010 | 000 | 0 | – | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Mead | 601 | 010 | x | – | 8 | 11 | 1 |
Sheppard, Carey (1), Smith (6) and Sotolongo; Johnson and Mancheni. W–Johnson (1-0). L–Sheppard (0-1).
HITS: Mt. Spokane–Petrie, Cunningham, Smith, Pittz, Adams. Mead–Mattingly 3, Walsh, Schneider 2, Johnson, Mancheni, Courtney, Reeser, Cady. 2B–Mattingly, Johnson, Mancheni. 3B–Mattingly, Schneider.
University 8, Shadle Park 6 (8)
| University | 004 | 020 | 02 | – | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| Shadle Park | 030 | 021 | 00 | – | 6 | 11 | 4 |
Jordan, Moon (6) and Van Sickle; Shontell, Sherwood (6) and Dominquez. W–Moon (1-0). L–Sherwood (0-2).
HITS: University–Englebert, Smith 2, Lewis 2, Burger 3, Olson. Shadle Park–Dominquez 2, Roginski, Winkler 3, Baker 2, Briscoe, Hendricks 2. 2B–Briscoe, Lewis, Olson.
Non-league
Newport 15, Lake Roosevelt 4
| Newport | 091 | 14 | - | 15 | 14 | 3 |
| Lake Roosevelt | 022 | 00 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Tiede, Hunt (4), Miltner (5), and Ch. Hargrove, Co. Hargrove (5); Pleasants, Bowman (5), and Rehn. W–Tiede (2-0). L–Pleasants.
HITS: Newport–Ch. Hargrove, Betz, Z. Green, Co. Hargrove, Hunt 2, Collison 3, Tiede 3. Lake Roosevelt–Rehn 2, J. Heintz. 2B–Tiede. 3B–Collison.
St. George’s 5, Davenport 2
| Davenport | 002 | 000 | 0 | – | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| St. George’s | 102 | 110 | 0 | – | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Davenport–Villa and Fisk; St. George’s–Yetter and Hauff. W–Yetter. L–Villa. Sv–Peterson.
HITS: 2B–Davenport, Villa.
Liberty 16, Tekoa-Oak./Rosalia 4
| Tekoa-Oak./Rosalia | 201 | 01 | – | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Liberty | 356 | 2x | – | 16 | 14 | 1 |
Gibbar, Hovde (3) and Haxton; Salsbury, Anderson (5), and Huber. W–Salsbury (1-0). L–Gibbar (1-1).
BASKETBALL
NBA
All Times PST
EASTERN CONFERENCE
| Atlantic | W | L | Pct | GB |
| New Jersey | 39 | 28 | .582 | – |
| Philadelphia | 32 | 36 | .471 | 7 1/2 |
| Boston | 29 | 41 | .414 | 11 1/2 |
| Toronto | 26 | 43 | .377 | 14 |
| New York | 19 | 49 | .279 | 20 1/2 |
| Southeast | W | L | Pct | GB |
| x-Miami | 46 | 23 | .667 | – |
| Washington | 35 | 32 | .522 | 10 |
| Orlando | 26 | 43 | .377 | 20 |
| Atlanta | 21 | 45 | .318 | 23 1/2 |
| Charlotte | 19 | 51 | .271 | 27 1/2 |
| Central | W | L | Pct | GB |
| y-Detroit | 55 | 13 | .809 | – |
| Cleveland | 40 | 29 | .580 | 15 1/2 |
| Indiana | 34 | 33 | .507 | 20 1/2 |
| Milwaukee | 34 | 35 | .493 | 21 1/2 |
| Chicago | 30 | 39 | .435 | 25 1/2 |
WESTERN CONFERENCE
| Southwest | W | L | Pct | GB |
| x-San Antonio | 54 | 15 | .783 | – |
| x-Dallas | 53 | 16 | .768 | 1 |
| Memphis | 40 | 29 | .580 | 14 |
| New Orleans | 32 | 35 | .478 | 21 |
| Houston | 30 | 39 | .435 | 24 |
| Northwest | W | L | Pct | GB |
| Denver | 40 | 30 | .571 | – |
| Utah | 32 | 36 | .471 | 7 |
| Minnesota | 28 | 41 | .406 | 11 1/2 |
| Seattle | 27 | 41 | .397 | 12 |
| Portland | 20 | 49 | .290 | 19 1/2 |
| Pacific | W | L | Pct | GB |
| Phoenix | 46 | 21 | .687 | – |
| L.A. Clippers | 39 | 28 | .582 | 7 |
| L.A. Lakers | 37 | 34 | .521 | 11 |
| Sacramento | 34 | 34 | .500 | 12 1/2 |
| Golden State | 29 | 38 | .433 | 17 |
x-clinched playoff spot
y-clinched division
Friday’s Results
Detroit 75, Indiana 72
Toronto 97, Minnesota 77
Orlando 102, Philadelphia 86
Miami 114, Charlotte 93
Cleveland 94, Boston 82
Memphis 91, New York 75
Chicago 96, New Orleans 82
Denver 117, Seattle 104
San Antonio 98, Portland 79
L.A. Lakers 101, Milwaukee 96
Today’s Games
Washington at L.A. Clippers, 12:30 p.m.
Dallas at Atlanta, 4 p.m.
Sacramento at Utah, 6 p.m.
Denver at Phoenix, 6 p.m.
Bulls 96, Hornets 82
New Orleans (82) – West 4-14 3-4 11, Butler 1-10 2-4 4, Brown 3-5 5-6 11, Snyder 1-3 0-0 2, Paul 4-10 5-6 13, Claxton 3-9 4-4 10, Williams 4-8 2-4 10, Johnson 3-8 3-4 11, Smith 3-4 4-4 10, Jackson 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 26-74 28-36 82.
Chicago (96) – Nocioni 1-7 0-0 2, Deng 6-15 4-6 17, Sweetney 2-3 1-1 5, Hinrich 4-13 4-4 14, Duhon 4-9 0-0 10, Schenscher 0-0 0-0 0, Gordon 9-15 4-6 25, Chandler 1-6 3-4 5, Harrington 6-9 4-4 16, Pargo 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 34-78 20-25 96.
| New Orleans | 28 | 18 | 19 | 17 | – | 82 |
| Chicago | 15 | 35 | 19 | 27 | – | 96 |
3-Point Goals–New Orleans 2-7 (Johnson 2-3, Paul 0-1, Butler 0-3), Chicago 8-21 (Gordon 3-6, Duhon 2-5, Hinrich 2-6, Deng 1-2, Nocioni 0-2). Rebounds–New Orleans 50 (Brown, Butler 9), Chicago 55 (Chandler 21). Assists–New Orleans 16 (Claxton 6), Chicago 24 (Hinrich 9). Total Fouls–New Orleans 25, Chicago 26. A–21,793.
Cavaliers 94, Celtics 82
Boston (82) – Szczerbiak 5-13 2-2 13, Gomes 3-12 3-3 9, LaFrentz 4-7 0-0 11, West 6-13 0-0 14, Pierce 6-20 8-9 24, Allen 1-4 0-0 3, Perkins 1-2 0-0 2, Scalabrine 2-4 0-0 4, Greene 1-2 0-0 2, Green 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 29-78 13-14 82.
Cleveland (94) – James 13-26 6-8 36, Gooden 2-6 0-0 4, Ilgauskas 5-15 1-3 11, Snow 3-6 2-4 8, Murray 5-10 3-4 13, Marshall 5-9 0-0 14, Da.Jones 0-2 0-0 0, Varejao 3-5 0-4 6, Pavlovic 1-3 0-0 2, Newble 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-82 12-23 94.
| Boston | 21 | 17 | 21 | 23 | – | 82 |
| Cleveland | 16 | 22 | 20 | 36 | – | 94 |
3-Point Goals–Boston 11-20 (Pierce 4-6, LaFrentz 3-5, West 2-4, Allen 1-1, Szczerbiak 1-4), Cleveland 8-16 (Marshall 4-6, James 4-8, Da.Jones 0-1, Pavlovic 0-1). Rebounds–Boston 49 (Gomes 15), Cleveland 57 (Ilgauskas 11). Assists–Boston 19 (West 7), Cleveland 22 (James 8). Total Fouls–Boston 19, Cleveland 19. Technicals–Boston Defensive Three Second 2, Cleveland Defensive Three Second. A–20,562. (20,562).
Grizzlies 91, Knicks 75
Memphis (91) – Battier 2-6 6-6 10, Gasol 14-24 7-13 36, Wright 3-7 6-8 12, Atkins 2-6 4-5 8, E.Jones 4-9 0-0 10, Cardinal 0-0 0-0 0, Miller 5-16 2-2 15, Jackson 0-3 0-0 0, D.Jones 0-0 0-0 0, Roberts 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 30-72 25-34 91.
New York (75) – J.Rose 2-10 0-0 4, M.Rose 2-4 1-2 5, Curry 8-10 3-6 19, Francis 3-5 5-6 11, Marbury 3-6 0-0 8, Taylor 4-12 1-2 9, Lee 2-8 3-5 7, Robinson 2-11 3-3 7, James 1-2 1-1 3, Crawford 1-1 0-0 2, Butler 0-4 0-0 0. Totals 28-73 17-25 75.
| Memphis | 22 | 25 | 23 | 21 | – | 91 |
| New York | 18 | 13 | 17 | 27 | – | 75 |
3-Point Goals–Memphis 6-27 (Miller 3-10, E.Jones 2-7, Gasol 1-1, Battier 0-2, Jackson 0-3, Atkins 0-4), New York 2-10 (Marbury 2-3, Robinson 0-3, J.Rose 0-4). Rebounds–Memphis 47 (Wright 9), New York 57 (Curry, Lee 10). Assists–Memphis 18 (Atkins 4), New York 18 (Francis 7). Total Fouls–Memphis 24, New York 26.
Heat 114, Bobcats 93
Charlotte (93) – Jones 2-9 0-0 4, Robinson 2-5 0-0 4, Brezec 4-7 0-2 8, Felton 9-19 1-1 23, Knight 7-12 3-3 17, Wallace 4-6 3-5 11, Voskuhl 2-5 0-0 4, A.Anderson 3-5 0-0 7, Carroll 2-9 2-2 8, Ely 2-5 0-0 4, Baxter 1-1 1-2 3. Totals 38-85 10-15 93.
Miami (114) – Posey 3-5 1-2 9, Haslem 4-5 2-2 10, O’Neal 8-12 6-10 22, Williams 1-5 0-0 3, Wade 9-13 6-7 24, Doleac 5-8 4-4 14, Walker 7-11 0-0 14, Payton 3-5 0-0 6, S.Anderson 1-3 0-0 2, D.Anderson 2-7 0-0 4, Simien 2-3 0-0 4, Barron 0-1 2-2 2. Totals 45-78 21-27 114.
| Charlotte | 28 | 20 | 20 | 25 | – | 93 |
| Miami | 33 | 31 | 28 | 22 | – | 114 |
3-Point Goals–Charlotte 7-22 (Felton 4-10, Carroll 2-3, A.Anderson 1-2, Robinson 0-1, Rush 0-1, Jones 0-5), Miami 3-9 (Posey 2-4, Williams 1-3, D.Anderson 0-1, Payton 0-1). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Charlotte 38 (Brezec, Robinson, Wallace 5), Miami 53 (O’Neal 9). Assists–Charlotte 20 (Knight 6), Miami 31 (Wade 8). Total Fouls–Charlotte 24, Miami 17. A–21,146 (19,600).
Lakers 101, Bucks 96
Milwaukee (96) – Bogut 4-6 2-2 10, Simmons 4-14 0-0 10, Magloire 2-6 1-2 5, Bell 5-14 3-4 15, Redd 6-14 5-6 20, Smith 2-9 4-4 8, Gadzuric 5-8 1-6 11, Je.Jackson 2-2 0-0 4, Kukoc 4-8 2-2 13. Totals 34-81 18-26 96.
L.A. Lakers (101) – Cook 1-8 2-2 4, Odom 6-11 1-2 16, Brown 6-10 4-7 16, Parker 5-10 1-1 12, Bryant 12-26 14-14 43, George 1-1 0-0 3, Walton 1-5 1-2 4, Vujacic 1-5 0-0 3, Bynum 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 33-77 23-28 101.
| Milwaukee | 22 | 35 | 16 | 23 | – | 96 |
| L.A. Lakers | 35 | 18 | 26 | 22 | – | 101 |
3-Point Goals–Milwaukee 10-22 (Redd 3-4, Kukoc 3-6, Bell 2-6, Simmons 2-6), L.A. Lakers 12-31 (Bryant 5-10, Odom 3-6, George 1-1, Walton 1-2, Vujacic 1-5, Parker 1-6, Cook 0-1). Rebounds–Milwaukee 54 (Smith 9), L.A. Lakers 50 (Brown, Odom 9). Assists–Milwaukee 25 (Kukoc 8), L.A. Lakers 22 (Parker 8). Total Fouls–Milwaukee 23, L.A. Lakers 19. A–18,745. (18,997).
Magic 102, 76ers 86
Orlando (102) – Turkoglu 1-3 1-1 4, Howard 5-10 5-10 15, Battie 5-6 0-0 10, Stevenson 2-6 0-0 4, Nelson 8-11 2-2 19, Dooling 5-9 2-2 12, Arroyo 7-9 2-2 16, Milicic 5-8 1-1 11, Ariza 2-9 7-8 11. Totals 40-71 20-26 102.
Philadelphia (86) – Iguodala 4-11 4-4 12, Webber 10-24 1-2 23, Hunter 3-5 0-2 6, Iverson 4-19 7-9 17, Ollie 0-2 0-0 0, Dalembert 3-5 3-3 9, Korver 7-13 0-1 18, Salmons 0-0 0-0 0, Randolph 0-2 1-2 1. Totals 31-81 16-23 86.
| Orlando | 25 | 25 | 23 | 29 | – | 102 |
| Philadelphia | 19 | 22 | 21 | 24 | – | 86 |
3-Point Goals–Orlando 2-5 (Nelson 1-1, Turkoglu 1-2, Ariza 0-1, Dooling 0-1), Philadelphia 8-17 (Korver 4-9, Webber 2-3, Iverson 2-4, Iguodala 0-1). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Orlando 56 (Howard 19), Philadelphia 38 (Webber 15). Assists–Orlando 24 (Nelson 7), Philadelphia 22 (Iverson 10). Total Fouls–Orlando 19, Philadelphia 19. Technicals–Orlando coach B.Hill, Philadelphia Defensive Three Second. A–20,315.
Pistons 75, Pacers 72
Detroit (75) – Prince 4-10 2-2 11, R.Wallace 4-13 0-0 10, B.Wallace 1-2 1-8 3, Hamilton 7-16 0-0 15, Billups 3-10 0-0 8, McDyess 5-12 1-3 11, Hunter 3-8 0-0 8, Davis 1-2 0-0 2, Delfino 3-5 0-0 7, Evans 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 31-80 4-13 75.
Indiana (72) – Stojakovic 6-14 0-0 12, Foster 1-3 1-2 3, Harrison 7-12 0-0 14, Jackson 4-11 3-4 13, An.Johnson 3-9 0-0 6, Tinsley 3-8 3-4 9, O’Neal 3-9 2-4 8, Granger 3-6 0-0 7. Totals 30-72 9-14 72.
| Detroit | 15 | 27 | 18 | 15 | – | 75 |
| Indiana | 20 | 16 | 13 | 23 | – | 72 |
3-Point Goals–Detroit 9-26 (Hunter 2-6, R.Wallace 2-6, Billups 2-7, Prince 1-1, Delfino 1-2, Hamilton 1-3, Evans 0-1), Indiana 3-13 (Jackson 2-5, Granger 1-3, Tinsley 0-1, Stojakovic 0-4). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Detroit 53 (McDyess 8), Indiana 52 (Foster 9). Assists–Detroit 21 (Billups 9), Indiana 16 (Tinsley 5). Total Fouls–Detroit 15, Indiana 16. A–18,345. (18,345).
Raptors 97, Timberwolves 77
Minnesota (77) – R.Davis 3-11 4-4 10, Garnett 5-11 5-5 15, Blount 5-7 3-7 13, McCants 3-12 1-2 10, Banks 5-13 0-0 10, Jaric 1-9 2-2 5, Reed 4-6 0-0 8, Carter 2-3 0-0 4, Madsen 0-0 0-0 0, Dupree 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 29-73 15-20 77.
Toronto (97) – Villanueva 3-10 0-0 6, Bosh 5-13 7-8 17, Sow 3-5 2-2 8, Peterson 6-14 4-4 21, James 7-19 0-0 18, Graham 3-5 2-2 9, Barrett 2-7 2-2 6, Bonner 4-7 1-1 10, Araujo 1-4 0-0 2, Martin 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 34-84 18-19 97.
| Minnesota | 8 | 27 | 26 | 16 | – | 77 |
| Toronto | 24 | 30 | 25 | 18 | – | 97 |
3-Point Goals–Minnesota 4-19 (McCants 3-12, Jaric 1-4, R.Davis 0-3), Toronto 11-25 (Peterson 5-8, James 4-9, Bonner 1-2, Graham 1-2, Barrett 0-1, Bosh 0-1, Villanueva 0-2). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Minnesota 42 (Garnett 12), Toronto 58 (Bosh 15). Assists–Minnesota 21 (R.Davis 9), Toronto 11 (James 5). Total Fouls–Minnesota 17, Toronto 21. Technicals–Sow. A–17,493. (19,800).
Spurs 98, Trail Blazers 79
San Antonio (98) – Bowen 4-6 0-0 9, Duncan 3-7 0-2 6, Mohammed 3-8 1-3 7, Ginobili 5-9 4-4 16, Parker 7-13 0-0 14, Horry 0-3 1-2 1, Finley 4-9 0-0 10, Udrih 4-6 0-0 8, Barry 8-10 0-0 23, Nesterovic 1-3 0-0 2, Sanders 1-1 0-0 2, Oberto 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 40-75 6-11 98.
Portland (79) – Webster 3-7 1-2 8, Randolph 4-15 3-4 11, Przybilla 1-3 0-2 2, Telfair 1-6 1-2 3, Blake 4-8 2-2 11, Dixon 9-17 5-5 24, Jack 3-6 2-2 8, Skinner 3-3 0-0 6, Khryapa 1-2 0-0 2, Outlaw 1-3 0-0 2, Seung-Jin 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 31-72 14-19 79.
| San Antonio | 15 | 36 | 19 | 28 | – | 98 |
| Portland | 13 | 22 | 23 | 21 | – | 79 |
3-Point Goals–San Antonio 12-21 (Barry 7-8, Finley 2-4, Ginobili 2-4, Bowen 1-3, Horry 0-1, Udrih 0-1), Portland 3-10 (Dixon 1-2, Blake 1-3, Webster 1-3, Randolph 0-1, Telfair 0-1). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–San Antonio 43 (Duncan 7), Portland 43 (Przybilla 10). Assists–San Antonio 26 (Duncan 6), Portland 17 (Blake 6). Total Fouls–San Antonio 17, Portland 13. A–17,018 (19,980).
NBA Leaders
Through March 23
Scoring
| G | FG | FT | PTS | AVG | |
| Bryant, LAL | 68 | 814 | 585 | 2360 | 34.7 |
| Iverson, Phil. | 59 | 684 | 532 | 1955 | 33.1 |
| James, Clev. | 68 | 738 | 514 | 2097 | 30.8 |
| Arenas, Wash. | 66 | 614 | 534 | 1920 | 29.1 |
| Wade, Mia. | 64 | 600 | 555 | 1767 | 27.6 |
| Pierce, Bos. | 69 | 620 | 537 | 1873 | 27.1 |
| Anthony, Den. | 68 | 645 | 488 | 1807 | 26.6 |
| Nowitzki, Dall. | 69 | 636 | 446 | 1816 | 26.3 |
| Brand, LAC | 65 | 631 | 370 | 1633 | 25.1 |
| Allen, Sea. | 63 | 546 | 264 | 1568 | 24.9 |
| Redd, Mil. | 66 | 555 | 410 | 1642 | 24.9 |
| Carter, N.J. | 65 | 539 | 391 | 1564 | 24.1 |
| Richardson, G.S. | 63 | 556 | 230 | 1501 | 23.8 |
| Bosh, Tor. | 68 | 543 | 465 | 1551 | 22.8 |
| Garnett, Minn. | 68 | 562 | 350 | 1482 | 21.8 |
| Marion, Phoe. | 67 | 582 | 193 | 1441 | 21.5 |
| Lewis, Sea. | 66 | 473 | 311 | 1379 | 20.9 |
| Hamilton, Det. | 67 | 565 | 220 | 1397 | 20.9 |
| Bibby, Sac. | 68 | 494 | 284 | 1415 | 20.8 |
| Johnson, Atl. | 66 | 521 | 203 | 1350 | 20.5 |
Rebounds
| G | OFF | DEF | TOT | AVG | |
| Garnett, Minn. | 68 | 185 | 656 | 841 | 12.4 |
| Howard, Orl. | 68 | 236 | 595 | 831 | 12.2 |
| Marion, Phoe. | 67 | 209 | 607 | 816 | 12.2 |
| B. Wallace, Det. | 67 | 259 | 531 | 790 | 11.8 |
| Duncan, S.A. | 67 | 188 | 556 | 744 | 11.1 |
| Magloire, Mil. | 68 | 193 | 489 | 682 | 10.0 |
| Brand, LAC | 65 | 194 | 456 | 650 | 10.0 |
| Webber, Phil. | 64 | 161 | 477 | 638 | 10.0 |
| Murphy, G.S. | 62 | 155 | 447 | 602 | 9.7 |
| Jamison, Wash. | 67 | 144 | 506 | 650 | 9.7 |
Assists
| G | AST | AVG | |
| Nash, Phoe. | 66 | 708 | 10.7 |
| Davis, G.S. | 54 | 480 | 8.9 |
| Knight, Char. | 61 | 538 | 8.8 |
| Billups, Det. | 67 | 587 | 8.8 |
| Kidd, N.J. | 67 | 572 | 8.5 |
| Miller, Den. | 69 | 576 | 8.3 |
| Paul, N.Ok | 62 | 493 | 8.0 |
| Iverson, Phil. | 59 | 442 | 7.5 |
| Ridnour, Sea. | 64 | 448 | 7.0 |
| Wade, Mia. | 64 | 434 | 6.8 |
FG Percentage
| FG | FGA | PCT | |
| O’Neal, Mia. | 400 | 681 | .587 |
| Curry, N.Y. | 271 | 494 | .549 |
| Parker, S.A. | 534 | 981 | .544 |
| Wallace, Char. | 252 | 469 | .537 |
| Howard, Orl. | 385 | 728 | .529 |
| Brand, LAC | 631 | 1196 | .528 |
| Garnett, Minn. | 562 | 1070 | .525 |
| Bogut, Mil. | 250 | 477 | .524 |
| Diaw, Phoe. | 369 | 705 | .523 |
| Brezec, Char. | 339 | 648 | .523 |
College men
NCAA Tournament
Atlanta Regional
CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday, March 25
At The Georgia Dome, Atlanta
LSU (26-8) vs. Texas (30-6), 1:40 p.m.
Oakland Regional
CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday, March 25
At Oakland Arena, Oakland
Memphis (33-3) vs. UCLA (30-6), 4:05 p.m.
Minneapolis Regional
SEMIFINALS
Friday, March 24
At The H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis
Villanova 60, Boston College 59 (OT)
Florida 57, Georgetown 53
CHAMPIONSHIP
Sunday, March 26
At The H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis
Villanova (28-4) vs. Florida (30-6), 2:05 p.m.
Villanova 60, Boston Coll. 59 (OT)
Boston College (28-8) – Smith 6-11 2-6 14, Dudley 6-11 0-1 14, Oates 1-2 0-0 2, Hinnant 2-9 0-0 5, Marshall 5-10 0-0 12, McLain 1-1 0-0 2, Rice 0-3 3-4 3, Williams 2-2 3-6 7, Haynes 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 23-49 8-17 59.
Villanova (28-4) – Foye 10-25 7-8 29, Sheridan 2-5 2-2 6, Lowry 3-8 1-3 7, Nardi 0-3 0-0 0, Ray 3-15 1-2 9, Cunningham 1-1 2-3 4, Fraser 1-1 0-0 2, Clark 1-2 1-2 3, Charles 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 21-60 14-20 60.
Halftime–Boston College 28, Villanova 24. 3-Point Goals–Boston College 5-19 (Dudley 2-3, Marshall 2-6, Hinnant 1-6, Oates 0-1, Rice 0-3), Villanova 4-19 (Foye 2-8, Ray 2-9, Lowry 0-2). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Boston College 39 (Smith 14), Villanova 36 (Cunningham 8). Assists–Boston College 18 (Smith 7), Villanova 9 (Cunningham, Foye, Lowry 3). Total Fouls–Boston College 21, Villanova 21. A–22,293.
Florida 57, Georgetown 53
Georgetown (23-10) – Bowman 5-15 0-1 10, Green 5-10 4-5 15, Hibbert 5-9 0-0 10, Cook 4-8 2-2 12, Wallace 1-5 0-0 3, Owens 1-6 0-0 3, Sapp 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 21-54 6-8 53.
Florida (30-6) – Noah 6-13 3-4 15, Brewer 3-6 3-3 9, Horford 4-8 4-6 12, Humphrey 2-7 0-0 6, Green 3-9 4-4 13, Richard 1-1 0-0 2, Moss 0-0 0-0 0, Hodge 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 19-45 14-17 57.
Halftime–Georgetown 30, Florida 28. 3-Point Goals–Georgetown 5-21 (Cook 2-5, Green 1-1, Wallace 1-4, Owens 1-6, Sapp 0-1, Bowman 0-4), Florida 5-13 (Green 3-7, Humphrey 2-5, Brewer 0-1). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Georgetown 32 (Bowman, Hibbert 7), Florida 31 (Noah 10). Assists–Georgetown 15 (Green, Owens 4), Florida 7 (Brewer 4). Total Fouls–Georgetown 16, Florida 14. A–22,293.
Washington Regional
SEMIFINALS
Friday, March 24
At The Verizon Center, Washington
George Mason 63, Wichita State 55
Connecticut 98, Washington 92, OT
CHAMPIONSHIP
Sunday, March 26
At The Verizon Center, Washington
George Mason (26-7) vs. UConn (30-3), 11:40 a.m.
George Mason 63, Wichita St. 55
George Mason (26-7) – Thomas 4-12 2-4 10, Campbell 5-9 3-4 16, Lewis 2-6 0-2 4, Skinn 4-9 4-5 14, Butler 4-6 4-6 14, Carter 1-1 0-0 3, Norwood 0-0 2-2 2, Fleming 0-1 0-0 0, Hernandez 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 20-44 15-23 63.
Wichita St. (26-9) – Couisnard 2-13 0-0 4, Wilson 5-11 0-0 12, Miller 7-12 2-3 16, Braeuer 0-4 1-2 1, Ogirri 1-8 2-2 4, Rogers 0-0 0-0 0, Martin 0-2 5-8 5, Preadom 0-0 0-0 0, K.Bradley 5-14 2-2 13. Totals 20-64 12-17 55.
Halftime–George Mason 35, Wichita St. 19. 3-Point Goals–George Mason 8-16 (Campbell 3-6, Butler 2-4, Skinn 2-4, Carter 1-1, Lewis 0-1), Wichita St. 3-24 (Wilson 2-6, K.Bradley 1-6, Braeuer 0-3, Couisnard 0-4, Ogirri 0-5). Fouled Out–Braeuer, Lewis. Rebounds–George Mason 32 (Thomas 10), Wichita St. 43 (Miller 9). Assists–George Mason 12 (Skinn 4), Wichita St. 8 (Ogirri 3). Total Fouls–George Mason 16, Wichita St. 21. A–NA.
NCAA Aggregate Leaders
Through Friday’s Games
| Scoring | G | Pts |
| Adam Morrison, Gonzaga | 3 | 73 |
| Randy Foye, Villanova | 3 | 70 |
| Brandon Roy, Washington | 3 | 69 |
| Shelden Williams, Duke | 3 | 69 |
| Marcus Williams, Connecticut | 3 | 67 |
| Craig Smith, Boston College | 3 | 61 |
| Rebounds | G | Reb |
| Shelden Williams, Duke | 3 | 45 |
| Craig Smith, Boston College | 3 | 43 |
| P.J. Tucker, Texas | 3 | 37 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge, Texas | 3 | 31 |
| Patrick O’Bryant, Bradley | 3 | 31 |
| Roy Hibbert, Georgetown | 3 | 30 |
| Will Thomas, George Mason | 3 | 30 |
| Josh McRoberts, Duke | 3 | 27 |
| Glen Davis, LSU | 3 | 26 |
| J.P. Batista, Gonzaga | 3 | 26 |
NIT
All Times PST
SEMIFINALS
Tuesday, March 28
At Madison Square Garden, New York
Old Dominion (24-9) vs. Michigan (21-10), 4
Louisville (21-12) vs. S.Carolina (21-15), 6:30
NCAA Division II Tournament
CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday, March 25
At Springfield, Mass.
Va. Union (29-6) vs. Winona St. (31-4), 10 a.m.
College women
NCAA Women’s Tournament
All Times PST
CLEVELAND REGIONAL
SEMIFINALS
Sunday, March 26
At Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland
Rutgers (27-4) vs. Tennessee (30-4), 9 a.m.
UNC (31-1) vs. Purdue (26-6), 11:30 a.m.
ALBUQUERQUE REGIONAL
SEMIFINALS
Saturday, March 25
At The Pit, Albuquerque, N.M.
Baylor (26-6) vs. Maryland (30-4), 6 p.m.
Utah (26-6) vs. Boston Coll. (21-11), 8:30 p.m.
BRIDGEPORT REGIONAL
SEMIFINALS
Sunday, March 26
At Bridgeport Arena at Harbor Yard, Conn.
Michigan State (24-9) vs. Duke (28-3), 4 p.m.
Georgia (23-8) vs. Connecticut (31-4), 6:30 p.m.
SAN ANTONIO REGIONAL
SEMIFINALS
Saturday, March 25
At AT&T Center, San Antonio
LSU (29-3) vs. DePaul (27-6), 9 a.m.
Oklahoma (31-4) vs. Stanford (25-7), 11:30 a.m.
Women’s NIT
All Times PST
QUARTERFINALS
Friday, March 24
Pittsburgh 68, Virginia 58
Kansas State 77, Nebraska 63
Marquette 57, Indiana 54
SEMIFINALS
Monday, March 27
Pittsburgh at Marquette, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, March 28
Western Kentucky at Kansas State, 5 p.m.
NCAA Division II Tournament
CHAMPIONSHIP
At Hot Springs, Ark.
Saturday, March 25
American Int’l (26-7) vs. Gr.Valley St. (32-3), 2
FOOTBALL
NFL Europe
All Times PST
| W | L | Pct | PF | PA | |
| Berlin | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 33 | 29 |
| Cologne | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 14 | 10 |
| Rhein | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 10 | 6 |
| Amsterdam | 0 | 1 | .000 | 29 | 33 |
| Frankfurt | 0 | 1 | .000 | 6 | 10 |
| Hamburg | 0 | 1 | .000 | 10 | 14 |
Today’s Games
Rhein at Berlin, 9 a.m.
Hamburg at Frankfurt, 10 a.m.
Sunday’s Game
Amsterdam at Cologne, 7 a.m.
AFL
All Times PST
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
| Eastern | W | L | Pct | PF | PA |
| Dallas | 7 | 1 | .875 | 480 | 378 |
| New York | 5 | 4 | .556 | 488 | 524 |
| Columbus | 4 | 4 | .500 | 352 | 348 |
| Philadelphia | 4 | 4 | .500 | 368 | 365 |
| Southern | W | L | Pct | PF | PA |
| Austin | 6 | 2 | .750 | 431 | 368 |
| Tampa Bay | 5 | 3 | .625 | 430 | 434 |
| Georgia | 4 | 4 | .500 | 447 | 365 |
| Orlando | 4 | 4 | .500 | 403 | 420 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 8 | .111 | 350 | 459 |
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
| Central | W | L | Pct | PF | PA |
| Colorado | 6 | 2 | .750 | 447 | 422 |
| Nashville | 5 | 3 | .625 | 401 | 339 |
| Chicago | 3 | 5 | .375 | 409 | 421 |
| Gr.Rapids | 3 | 5 | .375 | 390 | 425 |
| Western | W | L | Pct | PF | PA |
| Arizona | 5 | 4 | .556 | 402 | 415 |
| Las Vegas | 4 | 5 | .444 | 449 | 470 |
| San Jose | 3 | 5 | .375 | 423 | 448 |
| Los Angeles | 3 | 6 | .333 | 439 | 512 |
| Utah | 3 | 6 | .333 | 499 | 491 |
Friday’s Results
New York 54, Kansas City 48
Las Vegas 49, Utah 47
Arizona 58, Los Angeles 45
Today’s Games
San Jose at Nashville, 5 p.m.
Orlando at Austin, 5 p.m.
Philadelphia at Dallas, 5 p.m.
Columbus at Colorado, 6 p.m.
Sunday’s Games
Tampa Bay at Georgia, Noon
Grand Rapids at Chicago, Noon
HOCKEY
NHL
All Times PST
EASTERN CONFERENCE
| Atlantic | W | L | OT | Pts | GF | GA |
| N.Y. Rangers | 39 | 20 | 11 | 89 | 224 | 176 |
| Philadelphia | 39 | 21 | 10 | 88 | 231 | 224 |
| New Jersey | 35 | 26 | 9 | 79 | 197 | 203 |
| N.Y. Islanders | 32 | 32 | 5 | 69 | 202 | 236 |
| Pittsburgh | 18 | 40 | 12 | 48 | 200 | 275 |
| Northeast | W | L | OT | Pts | GF | GA |
| Ottawa | 48 | 15 | 6 | 102 | 274 | 163 |
| Buffalo | 44 | 20 | 5 | 93 | 235 | 201 |
| Montreal | 33 | 27 | 9 | 75 | 199 | 213 |
| Toronto | 32 | 31 | 6 | 70 | 209 | 231 |
| Boston | 27 | 32 | 12 | 66 | 200 | 227 |
| Southeast | W | L | OT | Pts | GF | GA |
| Carolina | 46 | 17 | 6 | 98 | 259 | 213 |
| Tampa Bay | 37 | 28 | 5 | 79 | 220 | 222 |
| Atlanta | 35 | 29 | 6 | 76 | 236 | 235 |
| Florida | 31 | 30 | 9 | 71 | 202 | 216 |
| Washington | 22 | 38 | 9 | 53 | 198 | 270 |
WESTERN CONFERENCE
| Central | W | L | OT | Pts | GF | GA |
| Detroit | 48 | 15 | 6 | 102 | 258 | 175 |
| Nashville | 42 | 20 | 8 | 92 | 222 | 197 |
| Columbus | 27 | 40 | 3 | 57 | 176 | 245 |
| Chicago | 21 | 38 | 10 | 52 | 176 | 239 |
| St. Louis | 20 | 37 | 11 | 51 | 176 | 248 |
| Northwest | W | L | OT | Pts | GF | GA |
| Calgary | 39 | 23 | 8 | 86 | 185 | 178 |
| Colorado | 38 | 25 | 7 | 83 | 248 | 216 |
| Vancouver | 38 | 27 | 6 | 82 | 226 | 219 |
| Edmonton | 34 | 24 | 12 | 80 | 224 | 226 |
| Minnesota | 32 | 31 | 7 | 71 | 202 | 185 |
| Pacific | W | L | OT | Pts | GF | GA |
| Dallas | 47 | 20 | 3 | 97 | 232 | 184 |
| Anaheim | 36 | 21 | 12 | 84 | 209 | 190 |
| Los Angeles | 37 | 28 | 5 | 79 | 226 | 234 |
| San Jose | 34 | 24 | 10 | 78 | 217 | 205 |
| Phoenix | 33 | 33 | 4 | 70 | 212 | 229 |
Two points for a win, one for an OT or SO loss.
Friday’s Results
Columbus 3, Calgary 2
New Jersey 4, Boston 2
Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, OT
Florida 3, N.Y. Rangers 2, SO
Ottawa 3, Buffalo 1
Dallas 3, Chicago 2, SO
Anaheim 6, Nashville 3
Today’s Games
Buffalo at Boston, 4 p.m.
Toronto at Montreal, 4 p.m.
Ottawa at Philadelphia, 4 p.m.
Washington at Carolina, 4 p.m.
Atlanta at N.Y. Islanders, 4 p.m.
Columbus at Detroit, 4:30 p.m.
N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m.
Colorado at St. Louis, 5 p.m.
San Jose at Minnesota, 5 p.m.
Anaheim at Phoenix, 6 p.m.
Edmonton at Vancouver, 7 p.m.
Nashville at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday’s Games
Calgary at Dallas, Noon
San Jose at Chicago, 4 p.m.
Montreal at Pittsburgh, 4:30 p.m.
Toronto at New Jersey, 4:30 p.m.
Edmonton at Colorado, 6 p.m.
Blue Jackets 3, Flames 2
| Calgary | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | 2 |
| Columbus | 0 | 2 | 1 | – | 3 |
First Period–1, Calgary, Kobasew 19 (Regehr, Leopold), 1:41 (pp). Second Period–2, Columbus, Malhotra 5 (Suchy, Foote), 2:47. 3, Calgary, Langkow 21 (Phaneuf, Iginla), 6:26. 4, Columbus, Zherdev 26 (Foote), 7:47. Third Period–5, Columbus, Chimera 15 (Letowski, Foote), 17:13.
Devils 4, Bruins 2
| Boston | 0 | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
| New Jersey | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | 4 |
First Period–1, New Jersey, Gomez 25 (Gionta, Albelin), :44. 2, New Jersey, Gionta 39 (Langenbrunner, Gomez), 3:41 (pp). Second Period–3, New Jersey, Parise 10 (Martin, Rasmussen), 11:31. 4, Boston, Murray 22 (Reasoner, Isbister), 19:06. Third Period–5, New Jersey, Martin 5 (White, Brylin), 7:32 (pp). 6, Boston, Isbister 6 (Alberts), 19:15.
Mighty Ducks 6, Predators 3
| Nashville | 1 | 0 | 2 | – | 3 |
| Anaheim | 1 | 4 | 1 | – | 6 |
First Period–1, Nashville, Sullivan 31 (Sillinger), 6:35. 2, Anaheim, Selanne 30 (Getzlaf, McDonald), 17:42 (pp). Second Period–3, Anaheim, Kunitz 15 (Perry, Getzlaf), 1:48 (pp). 4, Anaheim, Selanne 31 (Fedoruk), 12:14. 5, Anaheim, Perry 10 (Getzlaf, Kunitz), 12:39. 6, Anaheim, McDonald 27 (Fedoruk, Selanne), 18:08. Third Period–7, Nashville, Hall 13 (Zidlicky, Sullivan), 8:29 (pp). 8, Anaheim, McDonald 28 (Selanne, Getzlaf), 16:22 (pp). 9, Nashville, Tootoo 4 (Witt, Hamhuis), 19:28.
Panthers 3, Rangers 2 (SO)
| N.Y. Rangers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 2 |
| Florida | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | 3 |
FLORIDA WON SHOOTOUT 2-1
First Period–1, N.Y. Rangers, Jagr 50 (Nylander, Rozsival), 14:33. Second Period–2, Florida, Horton 24 (Sim, Bouwmeester), 15:40 (pp). 3, Florida, Campbell 3 (Stumpel, Jokinen), 17:57. 4, N.Y. Rangers, Sykora 20 (Ozolinsh, Rucinsky), 19:49 (pp). Third Period–None. Overtime–None. Shootout–Florida 2 (Horton G, Stumpel NG, Jokinen G); N.Y. Rangers 1 (Nylander NG, Sykora G, Jagr NG).
Penguins 4, Islanders 3 (OT)
| N.Y. Islanders | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 3 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | – | 4 |
First Period–1, Pittsburgh, Malone 18, 2:20 (sh). 2, N.Y. Islanders, Hunter 14 (Bates, Campoli), 3:40. 3, N.Y. Islanders, Blake 25 (Nilsson), 19:13. Second Period–4, N.Y. Islanders, Bergenheim 3 (York, Gervais), 1:16. 5, Pittsburgh, Hilbert 7 (Crosby, Gonchar), 9:52 (pp). 6, Pittsburgh, Gonchar 8 (Welch), 12:50. Third Period–None. Overtime–7, Pittsburgh, Crosby 32 (Melichar), 3:28.
Senators 3, Sabres 1
| Ottawa | 2 | 0 | 1 | – | 3 |
| Buffalo | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1 |
First Period–1, Ottawa, Alfredsson 39 (Arnason, Meszaros), 4:32. 2, Ottawa, Vermette 19 (McGrattan, Kelly), 6:56. Second Period–3, Buffalo, Briere 21 (Dumont, Campbell), 9:54. Third Period–4, Ottawa, Eaves 15 (Spezza, Redden), 4:56.
Stars 3, Blackhawks 2 (SO)
| Chicago | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 2 |
| Dallas | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | 3 |
DALLAS WON SHOOTOUT 2-1
First Period–None. Second Period–1, Dallas, Zubov 11 (Modano, Jokinen), 2:02 (pp). Third Period–2, Chicago, Calder 18 (Vrbata, Cullen), 2:10. 3, Dallas, Boucher 15 (Morrow, Miettinen), 6:40 (pp). 4, Chicago, Bell 22 (Calder, Seabrook), 19:59. Overtime–None. Shootout–Dallas 2 (Zubov G, Jokinen NG, Modano NG, Miettinen NG, Lehtinen NG, Kapanen NG, Arnott NG, Morrow G); Chicago 1 (Barnaby G, Bourque NG, Holmqvist NG, Vrbata NG, Bell NG, Byfuglien NG, Cullen NG, Calder NG).
WHL playoffs
CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS
(Best-of-7)
EASTERN CONFERENCE
East Division
Friday, March 24
Moose Jaw 5, Brandon 1; Moose Jaw leads series 1-0
Saskatoon 3, Regina 2 (OT); Saskatoon leads 1-0
Saturday, March 25
Brandon at Moose Jaw
Regina at Saskatoon
Central Division
Friday, March 24
Calgary 3, Lethbridge 2; Calgary leads series 1-0
Medicine Hat 5, Swift Current 2; Medicine Hat leads series 1-0
Saturday, March 25
Calgary at Lethbridge
Swift Current at Medicine Hat
WESTERN CONFERENCE
B.C. Division
Friday, March 24
Kootenay 3, Kelowna 2 (OT); Kootenay leads series 1-0
Vancouver 3, Prince George 0; Vancouver leads series 1-0
Saturday, March 25
Kootenay at Kelowna
Prince George at Vancouver
U.S. Division
Friday, March 24
Seattle 8, Portland 5; Seattle leads series 1-0
Everett 4, Tri-City 0; Everett leads series 1-0
Saturday, March 25
Portland at Seattle
Tri-City at Everett
College men
NCAA Division I Tournament
NORTHEAST REGIONAL
FIRST ROUND
Friday, March 24
Boston University 9, Nebraska-Omaha 2
Boston College 5, Miami (Ohio) 0
CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday, March 25
Boston (26-9-4) vs. Boston Coll. (24-12-3), 3
EAST REGIONAL
FIRST ROUND
Saturday, March 25
Michigan St. (24-11-8) vs. New Hampshire (20-12-7), 9 a.m.
Harvard (21-11-2) vs. Maine (26-11-2), Noon
MIDWEST REGIONAL
FIRST ROUND
Saturday, March 25
Wisconsin (26-10-3) vs. Bemidji St. (20-13-3), 11:30 a.m.
Cornell (21-8-4) vs. Colorado Coll. (24-15-2), 2:30
WEST REGIONAL
FIRST ROUND
Friday, March 24
Holy Cross 4, Minnesota 3, OT
North Dakota 5, Michigan 1
CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday, March 25
Holy Cross (27-9-2) vs. N.Dakota (28-15-1), 6
College women
Women’s Frozen Four
At Mariucci Arena, Minneapolis
Friday, March 24
SEMIFINALS
Wisconsin 1, St. Lawrence 0
Minnesota 5, New Hampshire 4
Sunday, March 26
CHAMPIONSHIP
Wisconsin (35-4-1) vs. Minnesota (29-10-1), 1
AUTO RACING
”
Bristol Food City 500 Lineup
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP
After Friday qualifying; race Sunday
At Bristol Motor Speedway, Tenn.
Lap length: .533 miles
(Car number in parentheses)
1. (20) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, owner points.
2. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, owner points.
3. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, owner points.
4. (6) Mark Martin, Ford, owner points.
5. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, owner points.
6. (12) Ryan Newman, Dodge, owner points.
7. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, owner points.
8. (26) Jamie McMurray, Ford, owner points.
9. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, owner points.
10. (19) Jeremy Mayfield, Dodge, owner points.
11. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, owner points.
12. (42) Casey Mears, Dodge, owner points.
13. (38) Elliott Sadler, Ford, owner points.
14. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, owner points.
15. (88) Dale Jarrett, Ford, owner points.
16. (01) Joe Nemechek, Chevrolet, owner points.
17. (25) Brian Vickers, Chevrolet, owner points.
18. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, owner points.
19. (8) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, owner pts.
20. (5) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet, owner points.
21. (21) Ken Schrader, Ford, owner points.
22. (41) Reed Sorenson, Dodge, owner points.
23. (9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, owner points.
24. (18) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, owner points.
25. (1) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, owner points.
26. (40) David Stremme, Dodge, owner points.
27. (07) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, owner points.
28. (45) Kyle Petty, Dodge, owner points.
29. (66) Jeff Green, Chevrolet, owner points.
30. (43) Bobby Labonte, Dodge, owner points.
31. (49) Brent Sherman, Dodge, owner points.
32. (22) Dave Blaney, Dodge, owner points.
33. (11) Denny Hamlin, Chevrolet, owner points.
34. (55) Michael Waltrip, Dodge, owner points.
35. (14) Sterling Marlin, Chevrolet, owner points.
36. (96) Terry Labonte, Chevrolet, past champ.
37. (7) Robby Gordon, Chevrolet, owner points.
38. (10) Scott Riggs, Dodge, owner points.
39. (61) Kevin Lepage, Ford, owner points.
40. (4) Scott Wimmer, Chevrolet, owner points.
41. (32) Travis Kvapil, Chevrolet, owner points.
42. (00) Hermie Sadler, Chevrolet, owner points.
43. (95) Stanton Barrett, Chevrolet, owner pts.
Failed to qualify
44. (34) Chad Chaffin, Chevrolet.
45. (78) Kenny Wallace, Chevrolet.
46. (51) Mike Garvey, Chevrolet.
47. (37) Mike Skinner, Dodge.
48. (89) Morgan Shepherd, Dodge.
49. (92) Chad Blount, Dodge.
50. (74) Derrike Cope, Dodge.
ICE SKATING
World Championships
At Calgary, Alberta
WOMEN
Short Program
(Top 24 advance to free skate)
1. Sasha Cohen, United States, 66.62 points.
2. Fumie Suguri, Japan, 62.12.
3. Elena Sokolova, Russia, 60.98.
4. Sarah Meier, Switzerland, 60.51.
5. Kimmie Meissner, United States, 60.17.
6. Yukari Nakano, Japan, 59.16.
7. Joannie Rochette, Canada, 56.38.
8. Elene Gedevanishvili, Georgia, 54.55.
9. Susanna Poykio, Finland, 54.28.
10. Emily Hughes, United States, 54.23.
11. Kira Korpi, Finland, 53.32.
12. Yoshie Onda, Japan, 52.49.
13. Annette Dytrt, Germany, 49.90.
14. Anastasia Gimazetdinova, Uzbekistan, 49.50.
15. Mira Leung, Canada, 49.49.
16. Arina Martinova, Russia, 48.96.
17. Carolina Kostner, Italy, 48.95.
18. Idora Hegel, Croatia, 48.31.
19. Amanda Nylander, Sweden, 46.30.
20. Liu Yan, China, 46.17.
21. Valentina Marchei, Italy, 45.06.
22. Galina Efremenko, Ukraine, 44.69.
23. Tugba Karademir, Turkey, 44.47.
24. Julia Sebestyen, Hungary, 38.53.
Overall Standings
After qualifying and short program
(Top 24 advance to free skate)
1. Cohen, 94.21.
2. Suguri, 90.59.
3. Meissner, 88.63.
4. Nakano, 87.41.
5. Rochette, 85.66.
6. Sokolova, 85.40.
7. Meier, 85.15.
8. Hughes, 79.91.
9. Korpi, 78.76
10. Poykio, 77.41.
11. Onda, 75.88.
12. Gedevanishvili, 75.27.
13. Kostner, 74.59.
14. Leung, 74.26.
15. Hegel, 71.57
16. Gimazetdinova, 68.50.
17, Martinova, 67.91.
18. Liu, 67.33.
19. Nylander, 66.09.
20. Marchei, 64.18.
21. Karademir, 63.41.
22. Dytrt, 61.37.
23. Efremenko, 60.91.
24. Sebestyen, 58.30.
Ice Dancing
Free Dance
M.Dubreuil and P.Lauzon, Canada, 100.57.
M.Drobiazko and P.Vanagas, Lithuania, 99.75.
A.Denkova and M.Staviski, Bulgaria, 99.74.
T.Belbin and B.Agosto, United States, 99.50.
I.Delobel and O.Schoenfelder, France, 98.12.
G.Chait and S.Sakhnovski, Israel, 91.93.
O.Domnina and M.Shabalin, Russia, 89.22.
F.Faiella and M.Scali, Italy, 88.08.
S.Kerr and J.Kerr, Britain, 86.49.
M.Gregory and D.Petukhov, USA, 86.45.
M.Wing and A.Lowe, Canada, 85.07.
J.Khokhlova and S.Novitski, Russia, 84.51.
C.Beier and W.Beier, Germany, 78.45.
M.Matthews and M.Zavozin, USA, 78.29.
K.Fraser and I.Lukanin, Azerbaijan, 77.96.
N.Watanabe and A.Kido, Japan, 77.67.
N.Pechalat and F.Bourzat, France, 76.41.
N.Hoffmann and A.Elek, Hungary, 76.21.
A.Kauc and M.Zych, Poland, 73.15.
A.Zaretski and R.Zaretski, Israel, 71.13.
A.Zadorozhniuk and S.Verbillo, Ukraine, 69.99.
Y.Xiaoyang and W.Chen, China, 69.61.
A.Beknazarova and V.Zuev, Ukraine,. 65.72.
E.Romanovskaya and A.Grachev, Russia, 63.93.
Final Standings
Denkova-Staviski, 199.14.
Dubreuil-Lauzon, 198.69.
Belbin-Agosto, 196.74.
Drobiazko-Vanagas, 195.87.
Delobel-Schoenfelder, 195.44.
Chait-Sakhnovski, 181.29.
Domnina-Shabalin, 178.39.
Faiella-Scali, 172.10.
Gregory-Petukhov, 171.06.
Wing-Lowe, 170.51.
Kerr-Kerr, 167.83.
Khokhlova-Novitski, 162.15.
Beier-Beier, 154.94.
Fraser-Lukanin, 154.28.
Pechalat-Bourzat, 154.00.
Matthews-Zavozin, 152.97.
Watanabe-Kido, 152.96.
Hoffmann-Elek, 150.78.
Kauc-Zych, 144.21.
Zaretski-Zaretski, 140.14.
Zadorozhniuk-Verbillo, 139.72.
Yu-Wang, 136.14.
Romanovskaya-Grachev, 135.43.
Beknazarova-Zuev, 132.00.
GOLF
Players Championship
PGA TOUR
At TPC at Sawgrass Stadium Course
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
Purse: $8 million
Yardage: 7,098; Par: 72
SECOND ROUND
| Jim Furyk | 65-71–136 |
| Stephen Ames | 71-66–137 |
| Adam Scott | 70-67–137 |
| K.J. Choi | 69-69–138 |
| Vijay Singh | 68-70–138 |
| Sergio Garcia | 70-68–138 |
| Greg Owen | 71-68–139 |
| John Rollins | 68-71–139 |
| Bo Van Pelt | 68-71–139 |
| Brad Faxon | 70-69–139 |
| Steve Flesch | 69-70–139 |
| Arron Oberholser | 68-71–139 |
| Fred Funk | 70-69–139 |
| Jose Maria Olazabal | 68-71–139 |
| Henrik Stenson | 69-71–140 |
| Tom Pernice Jr. | 70-70–140 |
| Robert Allenby | 67-73–140 |
| Ian Poulter | 72-68–140 |
| Retief Goosen | 69-71–140 |
| Fredrik Jacobson | 69-72–141 |
| Kirk Triplett | 70-71–141 |
| Tiger Woods | 72-69–141 |
| Carl Pettersson | 71-70–141 |
| Todd Fischer | 73-68–141 |
| Miguel A. Jimenez | 67-74–141 |
| Joe Durant | 69-72–141 |
| Bernhard Langer | 67-75–142 |
| Tim Petrovic | 73-69–142 |
| Chad Campbell | 70-72–142 |
| Mike Weir | 71-71–142 |
| Ernie Els | 72-70–142 |
| Carlos Franco | 71-71–142 |
| Tom Lehman | 71-71–142 |
| Fred Couples | 69-73–142 |
| Richard S. Johnson | 72-70–142 |
| Jeff Maggert | 73-69–142 |
| Ben Crane | 68-74–142 |
| Woody Austin | 73-69–142 |
| Mark Calcavecchia | 69-73–142 |
| Thomas Bjorn | 69-73–142 |
| David Howell | 71-71–142 |
| Steve Lowery | 73-70–143 |
| Pat Perez | 71-72–143 |
| Jeff Sluman | 70-73–143 |
| Darren Clarke | 73-70–143 |
| Craig Parry | 70-73–143 |
| Lee Westwood | 70-73–143 |
| Shingo Katayama | 70-73–143 |
| Dudley Hart | 73-70–143 |
| Rocco Mediate | 69-74–143 |
| Brian Davis | 70-73–143 |
| Phil Mickelson | 70-73–143 |
| Rich Beem | 71-72–143 |
| Jason Bohn | 71-72–143 |
| Robert Gamez | 71-72–143 |
| Nick Price | 72-71–143 |
| James Driscoll | 71-72–143 |
| John Daly | 70-73–143 |
| Peter Lonard | 71-73–144 |
| Joey Sindelar | 71-73–144 |
| Sean O’Hair | 73-71–144 |
| Zach Johnson | 71-73–144 |
| Nathan Green | 72-72–144 |
| Jesper Parnevik | 72-72–144 |
| Mark Hensby | 71-73–144 |
| Bart Bryant | 73-71–144 |
| Olin Browne | 69-75–144 |
| Vaughn Taylor | 73-71–144 |
| J.B. Holmes | 71-73–144 |
| Camilo Villegas | 74-70–144 |
| Charles Warren | 73-71–144 |
| Charles Howell III | 71-73–144 |
| Harrison Frazar | 70-74–144 |
| J.J. Henry | 71-73–144 |
Failed to Qualify
| Tommy Armour III | 73-72–145 |
| John Senden | 73-72–145 |
| Patrick Sheehan | 71-74–145 |
| Justin Leonard | 75-70–145 |
| Stewart Cink | 73-72–145 |
| Angel Cabrera | 72-73–145 |
| Nick O’Hern | 71-74–145 |
| Ryuji Imada | 73-72–145 |
| Dean Wilson | 71-74–145 |
| Michael Campbell | 72-73–145 |
| Stuart Appleby | 73-72–145 |
| Mark Brooks | 71-74–145 |
| Wes Short Jr. | 76-69–145 |
| Tag Ridings | 70-75–145 |
| Padraig Harrington | 73-73–146 |
College men
Cal Poly Intercollegiate
TEAM SCORING–1, CSU-Bakersfield 857. 2, British Columbia University 871. 3, Western Kentucky University 872. 4, Loyola Marymount University 874. 5, University of Idaho 876. Also: 9, Gonzaga University 893.
Individuals: 1, Travis Bertoni (Cal Poly) 207. 2, Cory Renfrew (BC) 209. 3T, Brian Locke (LMU) 213. 3T, Cody Slover (CSUB) 213. 5, D.J. Fernando (CSUB) 214. Also: 11T, Christian Akau (UI) 217. 11T Ben Weyland (UI) 217. 20, Trevor Loe (GU) 219. 28, Brett Krebsbach (UI) 221. 37, Jimmy Hayes (GU) 224. 40, Reyn Tanaka (GU) 225. 46, Dylan Hill (UI) 227. 51, Bowdy Ehler (GU) 230. 57, Michael Hansen (GU) 232. 63, Russell Grove (UI) 233.
SOCCER
High school boys
Greater Spokane League
Central Valley 9, Rogers 0
First half–1, CV, Dunbar, (Bunch), 2:00. 2, CV, Vella (Bunch), 17:00. 3, CV, Vella, 23:00. Second half–4, CV, Stevens, 42:00. 5, CV, Tarkington, (Dunbar), 44:00. 6, CV, Dunbar, (Busby), 50:00. 7, CV, Stevens, (Keenan), 58:00. 8, CV, Stevens, (Keenan), 59:00. 9, CV, Vella, (Dunbar), 65:00.
Shots on goal–Rogers 6, Central Valley 26. Saves–Rogers, Erickson 9, Central Valley, Skay 0, Piger 4.
Cheney 6, North Central 1
First half–1, Che, Weller, 2:00. 2, Che, Retan, 4:00. Second half–3, Che, Puilbo (Retan), 55:00. 4, Che, Retan, 61:00. 5, Che, Zakrezewski (Merrill), 64:00. 6, NC, R. Matern (Penalty Kick), 66:00. 7, Che, Hale (Brunell), 79:00.
Shots on goal–North Central 5, Cheney 19. Saves–North Central, Saugen 8, Warner 0. Cheney, Hooley 3, Sigley 2.
East Valley 1, Mead 0
First half–1, EV, Funkhouser (Polello), 27:00. Second half–None.
Shots on goal–Mead 5, East Valley 9. Saves–Mead, Gass 6. East Valley, Peck 2.
Ferris 3, Gonzaga Prep 1
First half–1, Fer, Palmer (Brooks), 30:00. Second half–2, Fer, Anderson, 42:00. 3, Fer, Crain (Palmer), 49:00. 4, GP, Legel (Hilbert) 76:00.
Shots on goal–Gonzaga Prep 5, Ferris 15. Saves–Gonzaga Prep, York 2, Davidson 5. Ferris, Bray 3.
Mt. Spokane 6, Clarkston 0
First half–1, MtS, Sutter (Megaard), 4:00. 2, MtS, Bouten, 45:00. Second half–3, MtS, Fischer (Reilly), 64:00. 4, MtS, Bouten (Sutter), 65:00. 5, MtS, Spencer, 76:00. 6, MtS, Hartanov (Penalty Kick), 80:00.
Shots on goal–Mt. Spokane 12, Clarkston 3. Saves–Mt. Spokane, NA. Clarkston, Davenport 7.
Shadle Park 2, Lewis and Clark 1
SHADLE PARK WON SHOOTOUT 4-2
First half–1, SP, Kruger (Wirtz), 40:00. Second half–1, LC, Graham, 49:00. Overtime–None. Shootout–Shadle Park 4 (Buttermyer, Kassa, Dezellemm, Wirtz), Lewis and Clark 2 (Anderson, Graham).
Shots on goal–Shadle Park 12. Lewis and Clark 19. Saves–Shadle Park, Bellotty 13. Lewis Clark, E. Reed 9.
University 8, West Valley 0
First half–1, U-Hi, McLeroy, (Anderberg), 22:00. 2, Realing, U-Hi, Realing, (Burchak), 30:00. 3, U-Hi, Realing, (Frobe). 37:00. Second half–4, U-Hi, Burchak (McLeroy), 43:00. 5, U-Hi, Frobe, (Realing), 45:00. 6, U-Hi, Holloway, (Realing), 47:00. 7, U-Hi, Realing, (Anderberg), 49:00. 8, U-Hi, Moquist, 53:00.
Shots on goal–West Valley 5. University 18. Saves–West Valley, Andrew 9. University, Moquist 2, Flood 1.
SOFTBALL
College
Scenic West Athletic Conference
North Idaho 10-0, Salt Lake 1-1
| Salt Lake | 100 | 000 | – | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| North Idaho | 112 | 006 | – | 10 | 9 | 1 |
Hatch and Weese; Mildenberger, Cavan (5) and James. W–Mildenberger (11-4). L–Hatch.
HITS: Salt Lake–Berry. NIC–Shollenberger, Williams, Montgomery, Boardman 2, St. John, James, Fouty, Wood. 2B–Wood. HR–Boardman.
| Salt Lake | 000 | 010 | 0 | – | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| North Idaho | 000 | 000 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Todd and Hatch; Cavan, Mildenberger (5) and James. W–Todd. L–Cavan (9-5).
HITS: Salt Lake–Manuel 2, Berry, Meek, Muir.
NWAACC
CC Spokane 15-17, Blue Mtn. 1-7
| Blue Mountain | 000 | 10 | – | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| CC Spokane | 0(10)4 | 1x | – | 15 | 11 | 1 |
Arelleno, Howard (4) and Hellwege; Day, Pipehoff (4) and Fowler. W–Day (5-1). L–Arelleno.
HITS: Blue Mountain–Fox 2, Cunningham. Spokane Falls–Day 2, Thomsen, Parry, Miles 2, Fowler 2, Sitting 2, Dugan. 2B–Sitting. 3B–Parry. HR–Miles, Cunningham.
| Blue Mountain | 010 | 24 | – | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| CC Spokane | 234 | 8X | – | 17 | 14 | 1 |
Arelleno and Hellwege; Day, Pipehoff (4) and Fowler. W–Day (6-1). L–Arelleno.
HITS: Blue Mountain–Fox, Arelleno 2, Hellwege, Cunningham, Armet. Spokane Falls–Day, Thomsen, Parry 2, Miles 3, Fowler 2, Sitting 2, Dugan 2, Boreson. 2B–Dugan 2, Miles, Parry, Arelleno. HR–Fowler, Sitting, Hellwege.
Non-conference
Whitworth 7-4, Vanguard 6-7
| Whitworth | 030 | 201 | 01 | – | 7 | 14 | 2 |
| Vanguard | 010 | 410 | 00 | – | 6 | 7 | 0 |
Sonnett and Davis; Emmel, Mahan (3), Rynda (8) and Benson. W–Sonnett (7-3). L–Mahan (2-5).
HITS: Whitworth–Case 2, Davis, Hanson 2, Froman 3, Schock 2, Rylaarsdam, Edwards, Holbling 2. Vanguard–Bomgren 2, Durham, Mahan 2, Willis, Howe. 2B–Hanson, Holbling. 3B–Case.
| Whitworth | 110 | 002 | 0 | – | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| Vanguard | 130 | 120 | x | – | 7 | 13 | 0 |
Eckhoff, Tully (5) and Davis; Willis and Benson. W–Willis (5-1). L–Eckhoff (2-3).
HITS: Whitworth–Case 2, Froman 3, Rylaarsdam, Helbling 2, Mattie. Vanguard–Bomgren 2, Ladd 3, Benson, Durham, Emmel, Ocasio 2, Willis 2, Howe. 2B–Case, Froman, Bomgren, Ladd.
High school
WASHINGTON
Greater Spokane League
Central Valley 17, West Valley 0
| West Valley | 000 | 00 | – | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Central Valley | 209 | 6x | – | 17 | 10 | 1 |
Paulson and Taes; Erickson and Alden. W–Erickson (2-2). L–Paulson.
HITS: West Valley–Nordby. Central Valley–Alden 3, Siddoway 2, Erickson, Stiles, Osterwyk 2, Lloyd. 2B–Alden, Siddoway. 3B–Alden.
North Central 7, East Valley 4
| North Central | 000 | 302 | 2 | – | 7 | 10 | 2 |
| East Valley | 200 | 010 | 1 | – | 4 | 7 | 2 |
Vallies and Hare; Fredrick and Hanley. W–Vallies. L–Fredrick (1-3).
HITS: North Central–Capwell, Vallies 2, Cumbie, Kahler, Hare 2, Clary 2, Darcy. East Valley–Burger 3, Bittner, Hanley 3. 2B–Vallies, Hanley.
Rogers 11, Ferris 1
| Ferris | 100 | 00 | – | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Rogers | 145 | 01 | – | 11 | 15 | 1 |
Hardin and Rose; M.Carlon and S.Carlon. W–M.Carlon (2-0). L–Hardin (1-3).
HITS: Ferris–Harris, Ellis, Rose, Krahn. Rogers–Muhammad 3, Landkammer 3, S. Carlon 3, Gracier, M. Carlon, Fairbanks 3, Whitehead.
Mead 11, Gonzaga Prep 7
| Gonzaga Prep | 120 | 202 | 0 | – | 7 | 11 | 2 |
| Mead | 400 | 502 | x | – | 11 | 14 | 4 |
Duncan, Kellogg (4) and Anderson; Pounder, Mobley (7) and Bronson. W–Pounder (2-2). L–Duncan. Sv–Mobley
HITS: Gonzaga Prep–Antich 2, Fiorillo 2, Christianson 2, Anderson 3, Wilcoxen, Norman. Mead–Shanholtzer, Thigpen, Norris, Mobley 3, Bronson 2, Cey 2, Barrington 2, Crater. 2B–Antich, Christianson, Mobley, Cey. 3B–Fiorillo, Barrington 2. HR–Mobley.
Shadle Park 11, Cheney 0
| Shadle Park | 512 | 03 | – | 11 | 8 | 1 |
| Cheney | 000 | 00 | – | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Skillingstad and Predisik; Labish and Hatch. W–Skillingstad. L–Labish (0-3).
HITS: Shadle Park–Conrad 3, Lynn, Frost 2, Powell, Schwartz. Cheney–None. 2B–Conrad.
Bi-County League
Davenport 11-8, W-C 1-5
| Wilbur-Creston | 100 | 00 | - | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Davenport | 801 | 2x | - | 11 | 6 | 2 |
Warnecke, Reidt (1) and Reidt, Runkel (1); Fisk and Wilson. W–Fisk (2-0). L–Warnecke.
| Wilbur-Creston | 041 | 000 | 0 | - | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Davenport | 201 | 023 | x | - | 8 | 9 | 5 |
Reidt, Warnecke (6) and Runkel; Brantley, Fisk (4) and Wilson. W–Fisk (3-0). L–Reidt.
HITS: 2B–Davenport, Fisk.
Non-league
Pullman 9, Moscow 8
| Moscow | 102 | 302 | 0 | - | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Pullman | 002 | 003 | 4 | - | 9 | 5 | 1 |
Hawley, McMillan (7) and Jones; Riddle and Snyder. W–Riddle (1-1). L–McMillan (0-2).
HITS: Moscow–Hawley, Nelson, Jones, Charles, McMillan 2. Pullman–Hinrichs, Druffel 3, Sterk, Garro 2. 2B–McMillan 2, Sterk, Garro. 3B–Hinrichs.
TENNIS
Nasdaq-100 Open
ATP – WTA TOUR
At Crandon Park, Key Biscayne, Fla.
Purse: $3,450,000
Surface: Hard-Outdoor
SINGLES
MEN
Second Round
Robby Ginepri (20), United States, def. Kenneth Carlsen, Denmark, 6-2, 7-5.
Agustin Calleri, Argentina, def. Gael Monfils (28), France, 7-5, 6-4.
Ivan Ljubicic (6), Croatia, def. Robin Vik, Czech Republic, 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-3.
Marcos Baghdatis (25), Cyprus, def. Alex Bogomolov Jr., United States, 6-2, 6-4.
Nikolay Davydenko (5), Russia, def. Mardy Fish, United States, 6-4, 7-5.
Filippo Volandri (30), Italy, def. Michael Llodra, France, 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2.
Carlos Moya, Spain, def. Rafael Nadal (2), Spain, 2-6, 6-1, 6-1.
Fernando Gonzalez (18), Chile, def. Stanislas Wawrinka, Switzerland, 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (1).
Radek Stepanek (15), Czech Republic, def. Xavier Malisse, Belgium, 6-1, 6-4.
Nicolas Kiefer (16), Germany, def. Fabrice Santoro, France, 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-4.
Christophe Rochus, Belgium, def. Bjorn Phau, Germany, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2.
Mario Ancic (22), Croatia, def. Kevin Kim, United States, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4.
Tomas Berdych (26), Czech Republic, def. Jose Acasuso, Argentina, 6-1, 6-2.
Florent Serra, France, def. Richard Gasquet (12), France, 7-6 (7), 6-3.
Nicolas Massu, Chile, def. Tommy Robredo (21), Spain, 6-4, 6-4.
David Nalbandian (3), Argentina, def. Paul Goldsetin, United States, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (2).
WOMEN
Second Round
Amelie Mauresmo (1), France, def. Samantha Stosur, Australia, 6-0, 6-0.
Meghann Shaughnessy, United States, def. Justine Henin-Hardenne (3), Belgium, 7-5, 6-4.
Nadia Petrova (5), Russia, def. Maria Sanchez Larenzo, Spain, 6-2, 6-1.
Svetlana Kuznetsova (12), Russia, def. Vera Zvonareva, Russia, 6-2, 6-2.
Ai Sugiyama (21), Japan, def. Julia Schruff, Germany, 6-1, 6-1.
Sofia Arvidsson (32), Sweden, def. Stephanie Foretz, France, 6-4, 7-5.
Marion Bartoli (30), France, def. Anastasiya Yakimova, Belarus, 6-1, 6-2.
Katarina Srebotnik (28), Slovenia, def. Mashona Washington, United States, 6-3, 6-0.
Alona Bondarenko, Ukraine, def. Anabel Medina Garrigues (23), Spain, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.
Daniela Hantuchova (13), Slovakia, def. Zuzana Ondraskova, Czech Republic, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3.
Eleni Daniilidou, Greece, def. Dinara Safina (18), Russia, 6-4, 6-4.
Patty Schnyder (7), Switzerland, def. Mariana Diaz-Oliva, Argentina, 6-3, 6-2.
Elena Likhovtseva (15), Russia, def. Peng Shuai, China, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.
Ana Ivanovic, Serbia and Montenegro (14), def. Iveta Benesova, Czech Republic, 7-6 (1), 3-6, 6-2.
Martina Hingis (24), Switzerland, def. Sun Tiantian, China, 6-3, 6-2.
Jamea Jackson, United States, def. Gisela Dulko (26), Argentina, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4.
College women
Non-conference
WASHINGTON ST. 7, MONTANA ST. 0. No. 1 Singles–Ekaterina Burduli (WSU) def. Nicole Luetolf 6-3, 6-0. No. 1 Doubles–Maria Ring and Amy Toth (WSU) def. Allison Fey and Nicole Luetolf 8-1.
WASHINGTON ST. 7, LEWIS-CLARK ST. 0. No. 1 Singles–Burduli (WSU) def. Maria Amelia Resende 6-0, 6-2. No. 1 Doubles–Ring and Toth (WSU) def. Mei Fong and Rachel Moorhead, 8-0.
High school boys
Non-league
CHENEY 7, RIVERSIDE 0. No. 1 Singles–Joe Kreilkamp (Che) def. Sean Grier 6-0, 6-0. No. 1 Doubles–Kale Kauwe and Layne Bennett (Che) def. Shane Lipstein and Jeremy Hebert 6-1, 6-4.
Greater Spokane League
Thursday’s Results
MT. SPOKANE 5, CLARKSTON 2. No. Singles–Jon Assmus (MtS) def. Richard Muszynski 3-6, 6-4, 7-5. No. 1 Doubles–John Maccini and Win Moovoravit (MtS) def. Tony Ortiz and Ross Anthony 5-7, 6-1, 6-4.
MOVES
BASEBALL
American League
BOSTON RED SOX–Claimed 1B Hee-Seop Choi off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
CLEVELAND INDIANS–Optioned C-1B Ryan Garko, OF Franklin Gutierrez and 3B Andy Marte to Buffalo of the IL. Assigned INF Lou Merloni, INF Jose Flores and RHP Ben Howard to their minor league camp.
SEATTLE MARINERS–Released RHP Dave Burba and INF Fernando Vina.
National League
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS–Released LHP Felix Heredia.
CINCINNATI REDS–Optioned LHP Mike Gosling, RHP Justin Germano, OF Chris Denorfia to Louisville of the IL. Assigned LHP Jung Keun Bong to their minor league camp.
SAN DIEGO PADRES–Named Alex Montoya director of Latino affairs.
WASHINGTON NATIONALS–Named Mark Tilson vice president of marketing and ticket sales and Steve Ethier director of ballpark operations.
BASKETBALL
National Basketball Association
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS–Assigned F Brandon Bass to Tulsa of the NBADL.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS–Announced the retirement of F Jamal Mashburn.
FOOTBALL
National Football League
ATLANTA FALCONS–Signed Jim Mora, coach, to a three-year contract extension through the 2009 season.
CAROLINA PANTHERS–Agreed to terms with WR Keyshawn Johnson on a four-year contract.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS–Agreed to terms with DT Lional Dalton on a four-year contract.
NEW YORK GIANTS–Re-signed WR Tim Carter. Awarded WR Harry Williams off waivers from the Green Bay Packers.
NEW YORK JETS–Signed FB Micheal Warren. Re-signed TE Chris Baker.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES–Agreed to terms with OT Jon Runyan on a three-year contract.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS–Agreed to terms with G Larry Allen on a two-year contract.
WASHINGTON REDSKINS–Signed OL Mike Pucillo and OL Tyson Walter. Released DB James Bethea.
HOCKEY
National Hockey League
ATLANTA THRASHERS–Reassigned RW Ramzi Abid to Chicago of the AHL.
BOSTON BRUINS–Agreed to terms with D Matt Lashoff on a three-year contract.
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS–Assigned F Dan Fritsche to Syracuse of the AHL.
LOS ANGELES KINGS–Activated LW Alexander Frolov from the injured reserve list.
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS–Recalled D Noah Welch from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL.
ST. LOUIS BLUES–Announced the sale of the team to Dave Checketts and Sports Capital Partners.
SOCCER
Major League Soccer
CHIVAS USA–Signed D Claudio Suarez.
RED BULL NEW YORK–Acquired M Danny O’Rourke from Houston for M Adrian Serioux.
COLLEGE
PORTLAND–Announced the departure of Michael Holton, men’s basketball coach.
RUTGERS–Named Fred Hill men’s basketball coach.
SETON HALL–Fired Louis Orr, men’s basketball coach.
VALDOSTA STATE–Announced the retirement of Steve Roberts, sports information director.
YALE–Named Jason DesJarlais special teams coordinator and defensive assistant.
TODAY’S ODDS
America’s Line
NBA
| Favorite | Points | Underdog |
| CLIPPERS | 4 | Wizards |
| Mavericks | 7.5 | HAWKS |
| Kings | 1 | JAZZ |
| SUNS | 8.5 | Nuggets |
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
| Favorite | Points | Underdog |
| NCAA TOURNAMENT | ||
| Atlanta Region | ||
| Texas | 3 (133) | Lsu |
| Oakland Region | ||
| Memphis | 3 (135) | Ucla |
| Sunday | ||
| Washington D.C. Region | ||
| Connecticut | 7.5 (NL) | George Mason |
| Minneapolis Region | ||
| Villanova | 2.5 (NL) | Florida |
| NIT TOURNAMENT | ||
| Tuesday | ||
| At Madison Square Garden | ||
| Michigan | 1.5 (137) | Old Dominion |
| South Carolina | 2 (127) | Louisville |