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The Class A No. 1-ranked Jefferson Dragons stpped up in their wrestling competition Wednesday night by challenging two Class AAAAA schools.

Baseball commissioner Bud Selig asked players to accept a luxury tax that would slow the increase of salaries.

Kurt Warner edged teammate Marshall Faulk to win The Associated Press MVP award for the second time in three years Wednesday.

After a hard-fought 104-100 overtime win over Tennessee, the third-ranked Florida Gators believe the nights of winning by 20 points are over.

The Crimson Tide's 31 second-half free throws - on 36 attempts - were enough to secure a 92-79 victory over the hot-shooting and heavy-fouling Commodores on Wednesday night.

Reed had 21 points and eight rebounds as Ole Miss rallied from a 20-point first-half deficit to defeat Auburn 69-65 on Wednesday night.

South Carolina coach Dave Odom says he hasn't heard from Derek Watson and doubts the junior will rejoin the basketball team.

LSU linebacker Bradie James will return for his senior season instead of opting for the NFL draft.

Reggie Herring, the defensive coordinator at Clemson the last five years, will become Mississippi's third defensive coordinator in the past three years.

Arkansas running back Cedric Cobbs has been suspended indefinitely from the football team after being arrested on a variety of charges, including possession of marijuana.