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Sources: Beasley-to-Lakers trade talk heats up
Bills announce Williams will stay until Thursday
Hiller blanks depleted Red Wings
Rose sits out, but Bulls down Heat
Why we love March
Beauty of NCAAs is all in sights and sounds
Bryant leads Lakers past Hornets in OT, 107-101 (Yahoo! Sports)
Lucas III scores 24, Bulls beat Heat 106-102 (Yahoo! Sports)
5 under-the-radar players to watch on Thursday
Lucas III sparks Rose-less Bulls to win over Heat
Wichita State faces more than a mid-major obstacle
Murray State's Isaiah Canaan eyes better NCAA finish
It's paramount to know about Vermont Catamounts
Howard loses in possibly last game with Magic (Yahoo! Sports)
Rose sits out, but Lucas helps Bulls hold off Heat
Pacers belt Atlantic-leading Sixers
Martinez champions fight against bullying outside the ring
D'Antoni's exit surprises Knicks players
Johnson's deal brings cap space, fan relief
Cal, Arizona losses cap poor season for Pac-12

Sources: Beasley-to-Lakers trade talk heats up

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 12:43 AM PDT

The Lakers revisited talks to acquire Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley on Wednesday, multiple league sources told ESPNLosAngeles.com.

Bills announce Williams will stay until Thursday

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 07:58 PM PDT

The wait for prized free agent defensive end Mario Williams to decide whether to sign with the Buffalo Bills will last yet another day.

Hiller blanks depleted Red Wings

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 11:51 PM PDT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Although the Anaheim Ducks ' playoff chances are shrinking by the day, they're still winning games with style and providing hope for their future.

Rose sits out, but Bulls down Heat

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 11:51 PM PDT

CHICAGO (AP) John Lucas III could feel it as soon as he stepped on the court. Shots were falling and they didn't stop dropping until the final buzzer.

Why we love March

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 07:16 AM PDT

Let's face it, we can't bear not to watch. The quality of college basketball has declined over the past 20 years, but the NCAA tournament is better than ever, says Michael Rosenberg.

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Beauty of NCAAs is all in sights and sounds

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 10:19 AM PDT

Amid all the madness, there is a simple beauty at the tournament.

Bryant leads Lakers past Hornets in OT, 107-101 (Yahoo! Sports)

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 09:38 PM PDT

Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are defying conventional wisdom, summoning the determination to play their best when their veteran legs should be turning to jelly. Bryant scored 33 points, and the Lakers won their fourth straight game and second in a row in overtime, 107-101 over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

Lucas III scores 24, Bulls beat Heat 106-102 (Yahoo! Sports)

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 10:49 PM PDT

John Lucas III could feel it as soon as he stepped on the court. Shots were falling and they didn't stop dropping until the final buzzer. Good thing, too, since Derrick Rose wasn't available. Lucas scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Miami Heat 106-102 with their star sidelined in a charged showdown between the Eastern Conference's top two teams Wednesday night.

5 under-the-radar players to watch on Thursday

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 10:29 PM PDT

So who's next? Which player most people don't know much about could lead his team to a big upset in the NCAA tournament?

Lucas III sparks Rose-less Bulls to win over Heat

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 11:07 PM PDT

John Lucas III scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Miami Heat 106-102 without Derrick Rose in a charged showdown on Wednesday.

Wichita State faces more than a mid-major obstacle

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 09:47 PM PDT

With potential to be this year's midmajor success story, Shockers first have to get past last season's version.

Murray State's Isaiah Canaan eyes better NCAA finish

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 09:53 PM PDT

Murray State point guard Isaiah Canaan has grown since a last-second lost to Butler two years ago in the NCAA tournament.

It's paramount to know about Vermont Catamounts

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 09:48 PM PDT

From a player named "Four" to a coach with a degree in IT, this team heads into the main NCAA draw.

Howard loses in possibly last game with Magic (Yahoo! Sports)

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 09:53 PM PDT

Dwight Howard doesn't know if this was his last game with Orlando. One thing's for certain in his mind: It's up to the Magic now whether to trade him. After what Howard told them Wednesday, that agonizing prospect may have gotten easier. Losing possibly his last game in a Magic uniform, Howard again urged the front office following a 122-111 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on the eve of...

Rose sits out, but Lucas helps Bulls hold off Heat

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 11:02 PM PDT

Pacers belt Atlantic-leading Sixers

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 11:51 PM PDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Pacers were tired of explaining their inability to beat good teams, so they did something about it.

Martinez champions fight against bullying outside the ring

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 09:24 PM PDT

Inside the boxing ring, Sergio Martinez is paid to hurt people. Outside the ring, Martinez prefers to help people in need.

D'Antoni's exit surprises Knicks players

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 10:48 PM PDT

The resignation of Mike D'Antoni brought back uncomfortable memories of the constant surprises and chaos of the Isiah Thomas era.

Johnson's deal brings cap space, fan relief