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Hasheem Thabeet had 21 points and 18 rebounds, Jeff Adrien added 18 points, and No. 2 Connecticut survived a big scare, holding off Buffalo 66-64 on Thursday night.

The Bulls (3-3) nearly upset then-No. 2 Pittsburgh at Alumni Arena two years ago, losing 70-67 after leading by 10 points with 14 minutes left.

The San Diego Chargers finally looked like a playoff-caliber team. Of course, they were playing the Oakland Raiders, and they're going to need a miracle to make it to January.

LaDainian Tomlinson scored on a 3-yard run and Nate Kaeding kicked a 20-yard field goal to give the Chargers a 10-0 lead over the Raiders after the first quarter Thursday night.

If a deal goes through, the Petty Enterprises-Gillett Evernham merger would mark the end of an era in NASCAR, Lee Spencer says.

Antonio Pierce and the doctor who treated his New York Giants teammate Plaxico Burress after he accidentally shot himself at a Manhattan nightclub will talk to investigators Friday.

Pierce and Dr. Josyann Abisaab will be accompanied by their lawyers when they meet with the authorities, NYPD Deputy Commissioner for Public Information Paul Browne said.

It is unclear when and where the parties will meet.

Antonio Pierce and the doctor who treated his New York Giants teammate Plaxico Burress after he accidentally shot himself at a Manhattan nightclub will talk to investigators Friday.

Pierce and Dr. Josyann Abisaab will be accompanied by their lawyers when they meet with the authorities, NYPD Deputy Commissioner for Public Information Paul Browne said.

Auburn University holds a press conference on the recent resignation of Head Football Coach Tom Tuberville

Aston Villa fall to a shock defeat to MSK Zilina but still reach the Uefa Cup's last 32, thanks to Hamburg's victory over Slavia Prague.

Portsmouth exit the Uefa Cup after they lose to Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.

Petty Enterprises is in discussions to merge its storied franchise with Gillett Evernham Motorsports, The Associated Press has learned.

Japanese car giant Honda will withdraw from Formula One on Friday and place its team up for sale, BBC Sport understands.