The conference, accustomed to getting at least half its teams into the NCAA tournament, is so far down this season, it is expected to get no more than two bids, and perhaps only one.

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The Japanese media keeps an eye on everything the new Angels slugger does, waiting for him to slip up, literally.

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Carl Edwards is put on probation for apparently intentionally bumping Brad Keselowski and sending his car airborne in Atlanta race. But beyond that incident, officials want to make sure that cars aren’t prone to lift off the track.

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L.A. gets only three hits, and key relievers Jonathan Broxton and George Sherrill combine to allow four runs.

Colorado Rockies 12, Dodgers 0 >>> Phoenix

Dunleavy, who stepped down as Clippers coach earlier this month, is no longer the team's general manager, as announced by the Clippers via e-mail. Assistant general manager Neil Olshey will take over the vacancy created by the move.

Dwight Howard had 22 points and 15 rebounds to help the Magic tie a season high with their sixth straight victory.

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