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Boise State's Andy Bettles set for NCAA men's tennis singles tournament (UPDATED: Bettles loses)

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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AUTO RACING

Nico Rosberg quickest in 1st Monaco GP practice

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg posted the fastest time in the first practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix on Thursday.

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SUMMER OLYMPICS

Taiwan's Wu confirms he'll run for IOC presidency

C.K. Wu confirmed Thursday he is running for president of the International Olympic Committee, becoming the fourth candidate and the second from Asia bidding to replace Jacques Rogge.

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NBA BASKETBALL

LeBron, Heat dig deep to top Pacers in Game 1

It could have been the perfect matchup to cap an unforgettable game. LeBron James driving to the rim to face Roy Hibbert, one play to decide Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
INTERNATIONAL SOCCER

Ocean not all that separates US, European fans

Imagine Derek Jeter leading the New York Yankees off the field because opposing fans were yelling racial slurs and throwing bananas at his team. Or a game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls halted because of unrelenting race-baiting from the crowd.
MLB BASEBALL

Cubs waste another gem in 1-0 loss to Pirates

Another day, another wasted outing.

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NHL HOCKEY

Blackhawks' Hossa unfazed by Red Wings fans' booing

The split second the puck touches Marian Hossa's stick, a chorus of boos rains down from Red Wings fans. It happens each time the Blackhawks winger takes the ice at Joe Louis Arena.
MLB BASEBALL

Recap: San Diego vs. St. Louis

St. Louis left-hander Tyler Lyons had a lead before he even threw a single pitch in his MLB debut.
MLB BASEBALL

Brewers look horrible in lopsided loss to Dodgers

After what may have been the worst game yet in a season of mostly bad baseball, Ryan Braun hit for the cycle in summarizing the current state of the Milwaukee Brewers.

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MLB BASEBALL

Phil Rogers: Change in the air surrounding White Sox

CHICAGO - Jerry Reinsdorf is 77, going on 40. He wasn't joking when he told a friend he is planning to serve as host when the 2033 All-Star Game comes to U.S. Cellular Field, commemorating the first one at Comiskey Park in 1933.

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MLB BASEBALL

Sale won't be only White Sox pitcher to get extra rest

Chris Sale won't be the only White Sox starting pitcher who will receive an occasional break, as he did last season.