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Defenseman Fedor Tyutin scored the lone goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets earned their first playoff berth in franchise history Wednesday night, beating the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3.

Gilbert Arenas, back from a knee injury, could be a whole new player.

The Dallas Mavericks have clinched the final playoff spot in the Western Conference and taken a huge step to possibly avoiding the No. 8 seed -- and a first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Greg Oden might become a dominant player someday. For now, he's not even the best center on his own team, Charley Rosen says.

Scott Kazmir pitched six innings and the bullpen preserved the lead in the Rays' 7-2 victory over the Red Sox.

The Cavaliers made quick work of the Wizards on Wednesday to improve to 38-1 at home.

Commissioner Roger Goodell has suspended Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch for the first three games of the 2009 season for violating the league's personal conduct policy, according to sources.

Joe Mauer is back in the batter's box and crouching behind the plate, moving a step closer to returning from the lower-back inflammation that landed him on the disabled list.

An Ohio State Highway Patrol spokesman says Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Leon Hall was arrested in southwest Ohio and charged with drunken driving.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Leon Hall was arrested in southwest Ohio and charged with drunken driving, The Cincinnati Enquirer reported.

Lakers center Andrew Bynum will return to action Thursday against the Nuggets, according to a source close to the Lakers.

Four Phillies walked with the bases loaded during an eight-run seventh inning and Philadelphia rallied for a 12-11 victory over the Braves.

Terrell Owens changed course and attended the Bills voluntary workout on Wednesday.

Undefeated and virtually unchallenged, the University of Connecticut women's basketball team returned home triumphantly Wednesday to celebrate the program's sixth national championship.

Jason Taylor admitted Wednesday afternoon he has been talking to the Miami Dolphins about a possible return.

TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- Former NBA star Marvin Webster has been found dead in a bathtub at a Tulsa hotel.

The big names are going, but North Carolina won't fade away next year. Jeff Goodman says there's still loads of talent in Chapel Hill.

Talking a little baseball with one of the most hilarious writers around.

We're handing out awards to the top rookies in this stellar class.

Top recruit DeMarcus Cousins has decided not to attend Memphis and follow John Calipari to Kentucky instead.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Siena coach Fran McCaffery has reportedly signed a new eight-year contract.

Sure, North Carolina dominated on its title run. So have many teams before. But Mike Freeman says no team ever rolled with the fear-factor swagger that marked the 1990 vintage UNLV Running Rebels.

The San Antonio Spurs are adjusting to life without Manu Ginobili for the playoffs.

Chicago forward Luol Deng had another setback in his quest to return from injury, and likely is out until at least the playoffs.

The Miami Heat will likely be without forward Udonis Haslem for the remainder of the regular season because of a deep cut on his right thumb.

Blake Griffin's coach called it a no-brainer for the Oklahoma forward to leave for the NBA.

Oklahoma forward Blake Griffin will give up his final two years of eligibility and head to the NBA after a sophomore season that ended with him being recognized as college basketball's top player.

Oklahoma forward Blake Griffin will give up his final two years of eligibility and head to the NBA after a sophomore season that ended with him being recognized as college basketball's top player.

Arizona junior forward Chase Budinger says he is hiring an agent and will make himself available for the NBA draft.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Television ratings are down for an NCAA men's basketball championship game that wasn't competitive for most of the night.

Television ratings are down for an NCAA men's basketball championship game that wasn't competitive for most of the night.

Criticize Detroit as a city? That's not how Gary Parrish rolls. But as a Final Four location? Let's just say Parrish prefers an event with no snow, no passports and no early last calls.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- New Memphis coach Josh Pastner hopes to be in Memphis for a long time and sees the program as a place where a coach can "win it all."

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Ken Bone used to be a Washington Husky, but he was introduced Tuesday as the 17th head basketball coach at rival Washington State.

Oklahoma forward Blake Griffin will give up his final two years of eligibility and head to the NBA after a sophomore season that ended with him being recognized as college basketball's top player.

North Carolina ended the college basketball season the way it started -- a unanimous no. 1 in the ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll.

The San Antonio Spurs are adjusting to life without Manu Ginobili for the playoffs.

It was only a matter of time, and now Michael Jordan is in the Hall of Fame.

Tyler Hansbrough's legacy at North Carolina is complete after the Tar Heels won a national title Monday.

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