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BSU accepts invite to Mountain West Conference   

Mountain West Conference commissioner Craig Thompson says BSU was invited to join the 11-year-old conference to boost its strength.

AP Sources: Bengals reach deal with TO   

The Bengals reached a contract agreement with receiver Terrell Owens on Tuesday, two persons familiar with the shardituation told The Associated Press. He's expected to report to training camp in a day or two.

Heisman Trust: No decision yet on Bush's Heisman   

Southern California has already sent back its copy of Reggie Bush's Heisman Trophy. The Heisman Trust, however, has yet to decide whether it will be asking the former USC star to return the famous bronze statue he won in 2005.

USC hit hard by NCAA sanctions   

The NCAA threw the book at storied Southern California on Thursday with a two-year bowl ban, four years' probation, loss of scholarships and forfeits of an entire year's games.

AFA's Custons named to freshman All-American team   

Garrett Custons, a native of Sarasota, Fla., had one of the best freshmen seasons ever at the Academy, batting .328 with nine home runs and 64 RBIs. He also led the Mountain West Conference (MWC) with 16 stolen bases. 

Former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden dies   

John Wooden, UCLA basketball coach who won 10 national titles, dies at 99

USAFA basketball has new assistant coach   

Before becoming an assistant coach, Drew Long was CU's coordinator of men's basketball operations and video coordinator. During his time in Boulder, the Buffaloes improved from seven wins during the 2006-07 campaign to 15 last season.

Obama lauds Duke, takes heat over 2009 NC pick   

Standing in the Rose Garden on a sticky day, Obama was still taking heat for (correctly) picking North Carolina, Duke's rival, to win it all in 2009.

Revoked scholarships surprise college athletes   

College athletes who expect to stay at their chosen schools until graduation are sometimes surprised to learn their scholarships only cover one year.

Celtics top Magic, take 2-0 lead in East finals   

Pierce scored 28 points, Rajon Rondo had 25 and the revived Celtics again avoided a late collapse to take a commanding lead in the Eastern Conference finals with a 95-92 victory over the Orlando Magic.

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