STATESBORO — An opportunity to grab a share of first place in the Sun Belt Conference slipped away from Georgia Southern on Thursday night. Unheralded Troy, a school you’d never know started the night in last place in the 11-team league, tripped up Georgia Southern for the second time this season, this time 65-62 at Hanner Fieldhouse

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Georgia Southern men's basketball team falls short against nemesis Troy 65-62

By DONALD HEATH STATESBORO — Troy’s Ashley Beverly-Kelley just wanted the game to come to her Thursday night. Unfortunately for Georgia Southern, her offense never went away.

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Beverly-Kelley's record 46 points lead Troy women past Georgia Southern

ATLANTA — Look for plenty of introductions when the Atlanta Braves report for spring training today. The team underwent a massive shake-up over the winter, trading away three of its top hitters — Justin Upton, Jason Heyward and Evan Gattis — and getting mostly prospects in return

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Atlanta Braves report to spring training Friday

The Chicago Bulls are healthy and have a chance to build some continuity. The Bulls stood pat at Thursday's trade deadline and geared up for the stretch run with all their pieces in place

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For Bulls, big acquisition is continuity

The UALR women's basketball team's defense showed up Thursday night, and because of that the Trojans took their biggest step toward clinching a regular season Sun Belt Conference title.

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Another step closer

A year ago, with five regular-season games remaining, the Arkansas Razorbacks were a long shot to make the NCAA Tournament field.

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Arkansas pushing its way into NCAA field

PHILLIES Lee: Elbow healed CLEARWATER, Fla.

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Spring training notes

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NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL: Balentine scores 24 points as Evansville beats Drake 61-52

Frustrated and fed up, Sidney Crosby encouraged Brandon Dubinsky to drop the gloves. The Columbus Blue Jackets center and frequent tormentor of the Pittsburgh Penguins star eagerly obliged. Dubinsky's stick -and not his fists – provided the technical knockout

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Late goal lifts Blue Jackets over Penguins 2-1

BYU's four graduating seniors were honored pregame in the Cougars' 75-62 win over San Diego Thursday night at the Marriott…

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BYU basketball: BYU's 4 seniors shine on senior night