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Boise State's Andy Bettles set for NCAA men's tennis singles tournament

Boise State junior Andy Bettles will meet USC's Yannick Hanfmann in the first round of the NCAA men's tennis singles championships at noon today in Champaign, Ill.

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MLB BASEBALL

Nats collapse late, lose 4-2 to Giants in 10th

As Bryce Harper ran back to chase Gregor Blanco's hard-hit fly in the ninth inning, memories of last week's scary collision with the wall at Dodger Stadium suddenly surged into his mind.
MLB BASEBALL

Recap: Houston vs. Kansas City

Eric Hosmer tallied two hits with two runs scored and the Kansas City Royals used a four-run eighth inning to capture a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros in the middle test of a three-game set.
MLB BASEBALL

Recap: San Francisco vs. Washington

Pablo Sandoval scorched a two-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 4-2 victory over the Washington Nationals Tuesday in the middle test of a three- game set at AT&T Park.
MLB BASEBALL

Recap: Miami vs. Philadelphia

Ryan Howard went 3-for-5 with three RBI and Delmon Young homered for the second time this season as the Philadelphia Phillies evened a three-game set with the Miami Marlins with a 7-3 win at Marlins Park.
NFL FOOTBALL

Column: Play ball with Goodell and NFL _ or else

The NFL is free to twist arms, just like anybody else. So maybe it's just coincidence that all five of the new stadiums that will come on line during Roger Goodell's brief tenure as NFL commissioner have now been awarded Super Bowls.
NFL FOOTBALL

Bay Bowl: San Francisco to host 50th Super Bowl

Build a new stadium, host the Super Bowl to show it off.
NHL HOCKEY

Bruins rally, push Rangers to brink of elimination

John Tortorella's message isn't going to change even though his New York Rangers are in an even more desperate situation than before their latest loss to the Boston Bruins.
NHL HOCKEY

Sharks hang on to beat Kings 2-1 and tie series

The San Jose Sharks barely held off the Los Angeles Kings at the end for a second straight home win.
NBA BASKETBALL

Spurs can't ease up despite 2-0 lead on Grizzlies

If the Western Conference finals seem the slightest bit over after two San Antonio wins, hold that thought for a minute.
NHL HOCKEY

Slumping Toews staying focused on all-around game

Down on the ice after absorbing another crosscheck that sent him flying into the maelstrom in front of the Red Wings goal, Jonathan Toews spun on his knees and whacked away at the puck.