Red-hot Storm rally past Lynx, now 18-2

WNBA: Tanisha Wright’s 3-pointer with 52.6 seconds remaining lifted the Seattle Storm to a 73-71 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday in Minneapolis.

Lauren Jackson scored 14 of her 26 points in the fourth quarter to help Seattle (18-2) rally from a seven-point deficit and overcome a season-high 23 turnovers to win their ninth straight. Swin Cash had 12 points and 11 rebounds and Sue Bird added 10 points.

“We can’t be satisfied with the way we played tonight,” Jackson said. “We need to get better. We didn’t panic, and that’s a great thing.”

Rebekkah Brunson scored 19 points, and Seimone Augustus and Lindsay Whalen added 13 each for the Lynx (7-12), who dropped into a tie for second place in the Western Conference – 10 1/2 games behind the Storm.

Spielman fan favorite at College HOF

Football: Tim Brown struck the Heisman Trophy pose on stage at the urging of a fan after putting on his new College Football Hall of Fame blazer, then moments later, Steve McMichael playfully rushed past master of ceremonies Mark May like he was about to chase down a quarterback.

Both drew appreciative cheers from the crowd gathered for a rally to see the 24 former players and coaches who were being enshrined in South Bend, Ind. The biggest cheer, though, was for Chris Spielman, with nearly 100 people in the crowd wearing his No. 36 Ohio State shirt.

Even former Southern California coach John Robinson drew applause despite being in the backyard of rival Notre Dame.

Among the others being honored were former Miami quarterback Gino Torretta, who won the Heisman in 1992; Penn State running back Curt Warner, the former Seahawk; and West Virginia quarterback Major Harris.

• Notre Dame athletes arrested: The son of former Notre Dame standout Joe Montana was among 11 Fighting Irish athletes arrested on misdemeanor charges of underage drinking at a party Friday in South Bend, Ind.

A total of 44 people were arrested after city police responded to a call about a fight near a roadway and discovered the party.

The most recognizable athletes arrested were Nate Montana, a walk-on who was the backup to starter Dayne Crist coming out of the spring, and Tim Abromaitis, the second leading scorer on the Irish basketball team at 16.1 points a game last season.

• Packers inducted: Former Green Bay tight end Mark Chmura has been inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame along with tight end Marv Fleming and offensive tackle Greg Koch.

Edwards hold on to nip Keselowski

Auto racing: Carl Edwards prevailed in a wild final lap, nudging Brad Keselowski out of control on the final straightaway to take the Nationwide Dodge Dealers 250 in Madison, Ill.

• Harvick dominates: Kevin Harvick took the first half of a racing doubleheader with a near wire-to-wire victory in the Camping World 200 in Madison, Ill.

Harvick won for the third time in four NASCAR truck races this season, leading for 143 of the 160 laps at the 1.25-mile Gateway International Raceway.

• Wilson earns pole: Justin Wilson won his first IndyCar Series pole to end Team Penske’s streak at eight in the Honda Indy Toronto, turning a series track-record lap of 104.827 mph on the 11-turn, 1.755-mile street circuit.

Kim wins PubLinx 36-hole final

Golf: Lion Kim defeated David McDaniel 6 and 5 to win the 36-hole final at the rain-delayed U.S. Amateur Public Links in Greensboro, N.C.

The 21-year-old soon-to-be senior at Michigan came out of a 7-hour weather delay and won two straight holes, gradually built up his lead and claimed both a trophy and a traditional invitation into the field at next year’s Masters.

He clinched the victory in virtual darkness at the Bryan Park course. He sank an 8-foot putt for par on the par-4 No. 13 – roughly 30 minutes after sundown – to seal the victory.

• McCarron grabs lead: Scott McCarron rattled off five birdies and an eagle on the front nine on his way to a 5-under 67 and has a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Reno-Tahoe Open at his home course.

McCarron is at 10-under 206 at Montreux Golf & Country Club as he seeks his fourth career PGA Tour victory and first since 2001. Robert Garrigus began the day as the co-leader but bogeyed the 18th to finish with a 73, falling into a tie with John Mallinger (71) at 9 under.

Family says Smith’s memory failing

Miscellany: North Carolina coaching great Dean Smith is dealing with memory loss.

His family sent a letter to former players and coaches, discussing the 79-year-old Hall of Famer’s health after generally declining to comment for privacy reasons. Smith’s condition was described as a “progressive neurocognitive disorder that affects his memory.”

• Real Salt Lake’s streak ends: Brek Shea had a goal and an assist to lift FC Dallas to a 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake in Frisco, Texas, ending RSL’s 10-game MLS unbeaten streak.

Dallas hasn’t lost in six league games.