A judge has ruled that the defamation lawsuit filed by two former ball boys against Syracuse University and head basketball coach Jim Boeheim will be heard in Syracuse.

LaMarcus Aldridge had 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers routed San Antonio 137-97 Tuesday night while the Spurs rested Tim Duncan and Tony Parker.

Rodney McGruder scored 24 points and Kansas State upset No. 3 Missouri 78-68 Tuesday night, the Wildcats' second win this season over the Tigers.

Jordan Theodore scored a career-high 29 points to lead Seton Hall to the signature win it needed for its NCAA tournament resume, a 73-55 victory against No. 9 Georgetown on Tuesday night.

Jordan Theodore scored a career-high 29 points to lead Seton Hall to the signature win it needed for its NCAA tournament resume, a 73-55 victory against No. 9 Georgetown on Tuesday night.

Hanley Ramirez is taking groundballs at third base, signaling he's willing to give his new position a try with the Miami Marlins.

Yu Darvish has arrived at the Texas Rangers' spring training complex.

Manny Ramirez is expected to join Oakland at its spring training facility on Friday, yet another part of the Athletics' offseason overhaul.

Manny Ramirez is expected to join Oakland at its spring training facility on Friday, yet another part of the Athletics' offseason overhaul.

Tony La Russa says he's talked to Commissioner Bud Selig about working for Major League Baseball in some capacity.

The Fiesta Bowl's former top executive has reached a plea deal with Arizona prosecutors to settle allegations connected to a political donations scandal.

Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, Andrew Bynum had 14 points and 19 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers roared to a 30-point lead early in the second quarter before holding on for a 103-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

Quincy Acy had 22 points and 16 rebounds to power No. 13 Baylor to a tough 77-72 win over Texas on Monday night.

Deron Williams scored a season-high 38 points, outplaying Jeremy Lin and leading the New Jersey Nets to a 100-92 victory against the New York Knicks on Monday night.

Deron Williams scored a season-high 38 points, outplaying Jeremy Lin and leading the New Jersey Nets to a 100-92 victory against the New York Knicks on Monday night.

The Red Sox enter 2012 with myriad question marks. No bona fide shortstop. No established back-end starters. But new manager Bobby Valentine has proven he can do more with less, and Jon Heyman says he's already making waves.

Derrick Rose scored 23 points in his return from back pain, and the Chicago Bulls beat the struggling Atlanta Hawks 90-79 on Monday.

Albert Pujols has arrived to begin his first spring training with the Los Angeles Angels.