Saturday, March 13
NHL: Florida 3, San Jose 2 (OT)
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 13 (UPI) -- Bryan Allen's goal 2:46 into overtime Saturday lifted the Florida Panthers to a 3-2 victory over San Jose.
COL BKB: Richmond 89, Xavier 85 (OT)
Kevin Anderson poured in 27 points and David Gonzalvez added 26 Saturday as Richmond defeated Xavier 89-85 in overtime to advance to the Atlantic 10 final.
Kentucky pummels Tennessee in tense rematch
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- After three subpar games, DeMarcus
Els, Schwartzel share Doral lead
DORAL, Fla., March 13 (UPI) -- Ernie Els and fellow South African Charl Schwartzel were tied atop the leaderboard Saturday after three rounds of the WGC-CA Championship.
COL BKB: Sam Hou. St. 64, S.F. Austin 48
KATY, Texas, March 13 (UPI) -- Gilberto Clavell scored 21 points Saturday, sparking Sam Houston State to a 64-48 win over Stephen F. Austin in the Southland Conference Tournament title game.
COL BKB: Mississippi St. 62, Vanderbilt 52
NASHVILLE, March 13 (UPI) -- Barry Stewart notched 14 points Saturday, leading Mississippi State to a 62-52 upset of No. 23 Vanderbilt in an SEC Tournament semifinal.
COL BKB: Morgan St. 68, South Carolina 61
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., March 13 (UPI) -- Kevin Thompson scored 18 points Saturday, lifting Morgan State to a 68-61 win over South Carolina in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament title game.
COL BKB: Duke 77, Miami (Fla.) 74
GREENSBORO, N.C., March 13 (UPI) -- Kyle Singler scored 27 points Saturday as No. 4 Duke held off Miami (Fla.) 77-74 in an Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament semifinal game.
COL BKB: Ohio St. 88, Illinois 81 (2 OT)
INDIANAPOLIS, March 13 (UPI) -- David Lighty scored twice late in the second overtime Saturday, boosting No. 7 Ohio State into the Big Ten Tournament final with an 88-81 win over Illinois.
COL BKB: Kentucky 74, Tennessee 45
DeMarcus Cousins pumped in 19 points and pulled down 15 rebounds Saturday as No. 2 Kentucky downed No. 13 Tennessee 74-45 in an SEC Tournament semifinal.
NHL: Philadelphia 3, Chicago 2
PHILADELPHIA, March 13 (UPI) -- Chris Pronger redirected a Claude Giroux pass into the net with 2.1 seconds left, lifting the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 win over Chicago Saturday.
COL BKB: Temple 57, Rhode Island 44
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., March 13 (UPI) -- Juan Fernandez scored the first seven points of the game Saturday in sending No. 17 Temple off to a 57-44 Atlantic 10 Tournament win over Rhode Island.
COL BKB: Kentucky 74, Tennessee 45
NASHVILLE, March 13 (UPI) -- DeMarcus Cousins pumped in 19 points and pulled down 15 rebounds Saturday as No. 2 Kentucky downed No. 13 Tennessee 74-45 in an SEC Tournament semifinal.
Oregon QB suspended for year after plea
EUGENE, Ore., March 13 (UPI) -- Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has been suspended for the entire 2010 season after pleading guilty to burglary, school officials say.
Neureuther wins year's final slalom
German Felix Neureuther took the lead with his second run Saturday in Germany in winning the final World Cup slalom race of the season.
COL BKB: Vermont 83, Boston Univ. 70
BURLINGTON, Vt., March 13 (UPI) -- Marqus Blakely scored 24 points and grabbed 18 rebounds Saturday, pacing Vermont to the America East Tournament crown with an 83-70 win over Boston University.
Twins sign OF Denard Span to 5-year deal
MINNEAPOLIS, March 13 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Twins have signed outfielder Denard Span to a five-year, $16.5 million contract, the team said Saturday.
COL BKB: Houston 81, Texas-El Paso 73
TULSA, Okla., March 13 (UPI) -- Kelvin Lewis scored 28 points Saturday in firing Houston to an 81-73 win over No. 21 Texas-El Paso and into the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1992.
Col BKB: UNLV 70, BYU 66
LAS VEGAS, March 13 (UPI) -- Tre'Von Willis made two free throws with 10 seconds left Friday, securing a 70-66 win for UNLV over No. 15 BYU in the Mountain West semifinals.
NBA: Portland 110, Sacramento 94
SACRAMENTO, March 13 (UPI) -- Brandon Roy made 10-of-13 shots and scored 28 points Friday, sending Portland coasting past Sacramento 110-94.
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