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Kidd, Mavs beat Nets for 13th straight victory (AP)

AP - Jason Kidd had 20 points and nine assists, Caron Butler added 16 points, and the Dallas Mavericks recovered from a lethargic start to match the NBA's longest winning streak this season with their 13th straight victory, 96-87 over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night.

A-Rod: Lawyers are setting up interview with feds (AP)

AP - Alex Rodriguez may soon be talking to federal authorities, and he hopes it will happen close to spring training.

Garciaparra comes back to Red Sox to retire (AP)

AP - Six years after he was traded away for the final pieces of Boston's World Series puzzle, Nomar Garciaparra finally got a friendly farewell from the Red Sox.

Oregon quarterback Masoli to face burglary count (AP)

AP - Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, who helped lead the Ducks to the Pac-10 Conference title and a Rose Bowl berth last season, faces a burglary charge in connection with a theft at a campus fraternity house in late January.

Montana rallies for 66-65 win over Weber State (AP)

AP - Anthony Johnson scored 34 of his career-high 42 points in the second half, leading Montana back from a 22-point deficit and into the NCAA tournament with a 66-65 win over Weber State on Wednesday night in the Big Sky tournament championship.

Healthy Harangody leads Notre Dame over Seton Hall (AP)

AP - With a healthy Luke Harangody back in top form, Notre Dame stopped Seton Hall in its run-and-gun tracks to take another big step toward the NCAA tournament.

Ravens boost receiving corps with two-year Mason deal (Reuters)
Reuters - The Baltimore Ravens have reinforced their commitment to a strong passing game for next season by agreeing a new two-year deal with wide receiver Derrick Mason.

Scott helps Orioles beat Pirates 3-2 (AP)
AP - Luke Scott hit a two-run single off Zach Duke in the first inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Wednesday night.

Knicks set franchise losing record against Spurs (AP)

AP - Manu Ginobili scored 28 points in the San Antonio Spurs' 97-87 victory Wednesday night over the New York Knicks, who clinched a franchise-record ninth consecutive losing season.

Preadom, Houston Baptist top Chicago State 80-77 (AP)
AP - Wendell Preadom scored 22 points and hit the go-ahead basket to lead Houston Baptist to an 80-77 victory over Chicago State in the first round of the Great West Conference tournament Wednesday.

Real Madrid's failure leaves Pellegrini exposed (AFP)

AFP - After spending over 250 million euros to build a second dynasty of 'Galacticos' Real Madrid were expected to lift this season's Champions League trophy in the May 22 final at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium,

Sagan speeds to Paris-Nice third stage (AFP)

AFP - Slovakian youngster Peter Sagan of the Liquigas team won the shortened third stage of the Paris-Nice race in central France here on Wednesday.

Sharp scores in OT for Chicago (AP)

AP - Patrick Sharp scored his second goal of the game 2:08 into overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night.

Federer, Nadal return to action in desert (AFP)

AFP - World number one Roger Federer faces a potentially difficult path to the final of the Indian Wells hardcourt tournament, the season's first prestigious ATP Masters 1000 event.

Ping waives settlement on square grooves (AP)
AP - The 20-year-old Ping wedges with square-shaped grooves will no longer be allowed on the PGA Tour starting March 29 under an agreement reached Monday with Ping executives.