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Jon Leuer hit an open jumper with 17 seconds remaining, and Wisconsin escaped with a 53-49 win over Wofford in the first round of the East Region.

The Denver Nuggets will try to close out a three-game homestand on a perfect note tonight, when they welcome the Milwaukee Bucks to the Pepsi Center.

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Mat Gamel has been diagnosed with a muscle tear in his right shoulder and will be restricted from activity for the next six weeks.

Alex Ovechkin returned from his two-game suspension to post a goal, as the Washington Capitals downed the Tampa Bay Lightning, 3-1, at St. Pete Times Forum.

Joey Logano became a first-time pole winner in the Sprint Cup Series after turning the fastest lap in Friday's qualifying for the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

The New England Patriots have reportedly agreed to terms with former Falcons and Titans tight end Alge Crumpler on an undisclosed contract.

The University of Wisconsin announced Friday it has extended the contract of head football coach Bret Bielema through January 31, 2015.