Kevin West

Joe Shipp scored 20 points and Brian Wethers added 19 as California rolled into round two of the NCAA South Regional with an 82-75 decision over Pennsylvania.

Xavier rallied from a 12-point first-half deficit to beat Hawaii 70-58 in the opening round of the NCAA West Regional.

Three teams more used to playing deep into the NCAA tournament will be challenged this year just to get out of the second round.

Illinois enjoyed one of the easiest romps through the first round of the NCAA tournament so far this year, routing San Diego State 93-64.

Terry Mulholland pitched three hitless innings, Paul LoDuca went 2-for-3 with an RBI and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1 Friday.

An aircraft used by the Army's Golden Knights parachute team collided Friday with a civilian aircraft during a training mission near a rural airport, military officials said.

When in Chicago, give the ball to No. 23.
Creighton rode that simple strategy to stun fifth-seeded Florida in double overtime Friday.

Stephanie Gruber Fried used to drop by her local Target store every couple of weeks, to shop for low-price basics and an occasional fashion item. Now she goes every week, looking for more.

North Carolina State didn't make so much as a single jump shot in the first half. Then, at halftime, coach Herb Sendek solved Michigan State's defense.