Thompson helps Ohio State beat Nebraska 71-50
Written by JAY COHEN,AP Sports Writer
CHICAGO (AP) — Sam Thompson grew up in Chicago and went to high school near the United Center. Like all kids in the area, he was a big fan of Michael Jordan.
Wisconsin surprises, eliminates Michigan from tourney
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHICAGO (AP) — Michigan has a big-time point guard in Trey Burke and an athletic lineup that includes Tim Hardaway Jr. and Glenn Robinson III — a recipe for a long run in the NCAA tournament.
Ohio downs Western Michigan 74-63 in MAC semi
Written by TOM WITHERS,AP Sports Writer
CLEVELAND (AP) — Western Michigan coach Steve Hawkins only plans on seeing Ohio guard D.J. Cooper one more time — wearing a cap and gown.
Blue Jackets suddenly in midst of playoff race
Written by RUSTY MILLER,AP Sports Writer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Nearly three weeks ago, the Columbus Blue Jackets were right where everyone has grown accustomed to finding them — at the bottom of the NHL standings.
Bench helps Mavs beat Cavs 96-86
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DALLAS (AP) — Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle was looking for any solution he could find to turn around his team's sputtering offense.
Helton homers to lead Rockies to a 5-1 win over Reds
Written by GARY SCHATZ,Associated Press
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Todd Helton's sweet swing needs very few repetitions to regain its form.
Matta ‘shocked’ by league’s Craft snub
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHICAGO — Ohio State coach Thad Matta said he pays little attention to individual honors. But one recent awards vote by the Big Ten’s coaches left him “shocked” and “amazed.”
Kane's SO goal lifts Blackhawks over Columbus, 2-1
Written by RUSTY MILLER,AP Sports Writer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The crowd was roaring on every play, each side kept piling up scoring chances and goaltenders Corey Crawford and Sergei Bobrovsky were trading breath-taking stops.