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While former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow wowed evaluators with his on-field performance at the NFL combine last month, Tebow scored a 22 out of 50 on the 12-minute Wonderlic test, the Palm Beach Post reported, citing an NFL source. ...

Merlin Olsen, a Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive lineman who was part of the Los Angeles Rams' famed "Fearsome Foursome" of the 1960s, has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 69. ...

More signs are pointing to Tiger Woods' return to golf in two weeks, at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando, according to a report in the New York Post ...

LaDainian Tomlinson is coming to Minnesota for a visit, and the Vikings believe he'd be a good fit. ...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger told police in Milledgeville, Ga., no sexual intercourse took place between himself and his accuser, a television station in Pittsburgh reported on Wednesday. ...

Cliff Lee was solid in his Mariners debut against the Rangers on Wednesday. ...

Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli faces a burglary charge in connection with a theft at a campus fraternity house in late January. ...

After twice reaching outside the organization to enhance their wide receiving corps, the Baltimore Ravens secured one of their own Wednesday night: two-time Pro Bowl player Derrick Mason. ...

LeBron James will return to the Cavaliers lineup on Friday, while Antawn Jamison is a game-time decision. ...

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. ...

Jason Kidd had 20 points and nine assists, Caron Butler added 16 points and the 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 Nets. ...

Luke Harangody had 20 points and 10 rebounds in a healthy performance off the bench, and Notre Dame shut down Seton Hall's high-octane offense for a 68-56 victory in the second round of the Big East tournament Wednesday night. ...

Angels outfielder Torii Hunter said that black Latin players are impostors when it comes to the number of African-American players. ...

Wide receiver Antonio Bryant has agreed to four-year deal with Cincinnati Bengals, his agent, Patrick Brougham, told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Wednesday. ...

Sidney Crosby's missing Olympic stick and glove have been found. ...

One of the more popular draft day tactics is target drafting. This involves setting goals in the scoring categories, tracking your statistics and making sure you achieve your targets. On paper, it makes perfect sense. But practically speaking, just how effective a means to help construct your team is it? ...

This spring, SI.com's baseball writers will be filing postcards from all 30 camps. To read all the postcards, click here. ...

Merlin Olson, a fearsome Hall of Fame defensive end who later became famed for his gentle-giant roles on television, died Wednesday night from cancer. He was 69 years old. Olsen had been fighting mesothelioma since 2009 and had been undergoing chemotherapy. ...

Andy Glockner will offer a full edition of the Bubble Watch each morning, then provide updates as the action plays out. Check back throughout the day for ongoing bubble analysis. All times are ET. ...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen has died. He was 69. ...

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bill Guerin says the NHL must outlaw hits to the head. ...

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Free agent quarterback Jake Delhomme, released last week by Carolina, is visiting the Cleveland Browns. ...

Almost one week of the NFL's free agency period is in the books, and that means some of what we thought we knew about the first round of this year's draft is already painfully out of date. Here's a look at 12 teams that have had their draft wish list impacted in some way by key gains or losses in free agency, or in the case of the Jets, a key trade just before it began: (Editor's Note: A full mock draft is scheduled for Tues., March 16). ...

Name: Brittany Kirby ...

DENVER (AP) -- Jurors deliberating the case against a man accused of firing the shots that killed Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams went home Wednesday without reaching a decision. ...

Today, Ed O'Bannon gets some company in a lawsuit that may conceivably lead to the end of amateurism in big-time college football and basketball. ...

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won his second straight Laureus Sportsman of the Year award Wednesday and Serena Williams won the women's prize for the second time. ...

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Antonio Bryant's agent said the receiver and the Cincinnati Bengals were "very close" to an agreement on Wednesday, a move that would likely preclude the addition of Terrell Owens. ...

INDIAN WELLS, California (AP) -- Justine Henin beat Magdalena Rybarikova, 6-2, 6-2, in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday, her first competitive match since a surprising run to the Australian Open final in January. ...

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, who helped lead the Ducks to the Pac-10 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. ...

LaDainian Tomlinson is in Minnesota meeting with the Vikings about joining Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield. ...

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Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen has died. He was 69. ...

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With Ari Fleischer on board, Tiger appears ready for comeback. ...

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Attorneys for the woman who accuses Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault said that she did the right thing by going to police and asked for privacy in a statement Tuesday. ...

Should the St. Louis Rams select former Nebraska monster-truck defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh or menacing, havoc-wreaking former Oklahoma defensive ...

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Mike Cameron strides effortlessly across the grass to catch a fly ball at the fence. In the cage, he rips line drives in all directions, and ...

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen has died at 69 after a bout with cancer.

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As you read this, I am on my way to Brazil for our Izod IndyCar Series opener. I'm anxious to get the season started. We have Vitor Meira back ...

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He turned 50 just last week. He's a workaholic who spends half his life on the job.

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The New York Post is reporting that Tiger Woods will return in two weeks and play in the Arnold Palmer Invitational starting March 25.

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Sidney Crosby's missing Olympic stick and glove have been found. Hockey Canada said Wednesday that Crosby's missing equipment was misplaced rather ...

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Tina Maze of Slovenia won the final giant slalom race of the season and Kathrin Hoelzl of Germany clinched the World Cup title in the event by ...

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Los Angeles center fielder Torii Hunter was at first startled, and then angered Wednesday when comments he made about diversity in baseball were ...

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A Pittsburgh TV station reported on Wednesday that that Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger admitted to police that there was consensual contact between ...

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