President Obama Predicts Indiana Will Win NCAA Tournament
By The Associated Press
President Barack Obama is picking Indiana to go all the way in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
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Chicago Bears Part Ways with Brian Urlacher
By The Associated Press
Brian Urlacher wanted to re-sign with the Chicago Bears. Instead, they're parting ways with the veteran linebacker after 13 years.
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The Bracket Lives Before The Games
By The Associated Press
Drop the pen. Everyone knows no ink makes contact with a bracket sheet until Monday night at the earliest. Until it's deadline time, pencils are preferred.
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Illinois Draws NCAA Opener Against Colorado
By The Associated Press
First-year Illinois coach John Groce says he's just happy the team's NCAA Tournament bid means his senior players get a one more shot at a postseason run.
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Ohio State Tops Wisconsin for Big Ten Title
By The Associated Press
DeShaun Thomas scored 17 points and No. 10 Ohio State used its stout defense to beat No. 22 Wisconsin 50-43 on Sunday for the Big Ten tournament title.
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Wisconsin Beats Indiana 68-56 In Big 10 Tournament
By The Associated Press
Ryan Evans jumps when he shoots free throws. Ben Brust looks as if he just got his driver's license, and Mike Bruesewitz's shaggy hair draws snickers every time Wisconsin goes on the road.
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No. 3 Indiana Beats Illinois 80-64 in Friday’s Big Ten Quarterfinals
By The Associated Press, with addtional reporting from Illinois Public Media
Cody Zeller scored 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead No. 3 Indiana past Illinois 80-64 Friday in the Big Ten quarterfinals.
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NHL Realignment: New Divisions Drawn To Ease Time Zone Conflicts
By Bill Chappell
The NHL will shuffle its teams before next season, moving from three divisions in each conference to a total of four divisions in the Eastern and Western Conferences. The league's owners approved the plan Thursday; the players' association gave its OK last week.
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Illinois Beats Minnesota, 51-49
By Rob McColley, with additional reporting from The Associated Press
Illinois beat Minnesota in the opening game of the Big Ten basketball tournament at Chicago's United Center with a score of 51-49.
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Deep Field Could Mean Big Thrills For Big Ten
By The Associated Press
Indiana is standing tall again.
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