UPI Sports Desk Update 17:27:41 EST
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Jason Klein scored 18 points and grabbed seven rebounds as 15th-
ranked Michigan State came from behind to upend Wisconsin, 56-47. The
victory assured the Spartans of at least a tie for the Big 10 regular
season conference title.
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The Philadelphia 76ers waived center Herb Williams and forward Ronnie
Grandison, both of whom were recently acquired from the New York Knicks.
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The Philadelphia Eagles have signed defensive tackle Bill Johnson to
a two-year contract. Johnson last played for the St Louis Rams.
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Larry Nelson fired a three-under-par 69 and holds a two-shot lead
after two rounds of the American Express Invitational. Nelson is 12-
under 132, while J.C. Snead is alone in second at 10-under.
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Second-seed Michael Chang defeated Gustavo Kuerten, 7-6 (9-7), 7-6
(7-4) to advance to the finals of the St Jude Classic.
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Marc Rosett beat second-seed Patrick Rafter, 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-2) to
advance to the final of the European Community Championships in Belgium.
Greg Rusedski topped Karo Kucera, 6-4, 6-3.
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In College Basketball:
No Carolina St 58......(1)NO CAROLINA 49, 2nd Half
(3)Arizona 30...........OREGON 25, 1st Half
(4)KANSAS 42............Iowa St 33, 2nd Half
PENN ST 74.............(6)Purdue 63
(14)Mississippi 82......MISSISSIPPI ST 78
(15)Michigan St 56......WISCONSIN 47
(16)ARKANSAS 73.........Auburn 49, 2nd Half
(20)MASSACHUSETTS 82....St Joseph's 79, (OT)
(24)Xavier 83...........DUQUESNE 62
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