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Top sports wire stories:Monday, 23-Nov-2009 14:29:17 MST
Mauer near-unanimous pick as American League MVP
Kansas still No. 1 in AP poll; Syracuse No. 10
San Diego State cracks Top 25; UConn still No. 1
Whisenhunt optimistic Warner may play this week
Florida's Meyer: Notre Dame not a coaching option
Foul! Study says hoop refs try to even the score
Warriors coach Don Nelson sick with pneumonia
Rafael Nadal again loses to Robin Soderling
Man pleads not guilty in ESPN reporter videos case
Cincy QB Pike expected to start against Illinois

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BOXING
Tapia Earns 1st Round Knockout
With his ring entrance lasting longer than the actual fight, WBA bantamweight champion Johnny Tapia scored a first round knockout over Alberto Martinez of Mexico Saturday night in Tingley Coliseum.

Linson KOd in Round 7
Chris Linson, a welterweight from Sante Fe, suffered a crushing seventh-round knockout at the hands of journeyman Steve Valdez (13-24-2, 10 KOs) on Saturday night at Tingley Coliseum in one of the warmup bouts to the Johnny Tapia-Alberto Martinez super bantamweight main event.

LOBO BASKETBALL
Davis Will Visit Baylor, After All
Former University of New Mexico basketball player Greg Davis says he has the school's permission and will take a recruiting visit to Baylor next week.

AGGIE FOOTBALL
Calf Injury Could Hurt Manns at Cowboy Camp
Denvis Manns, the best running back in New Mexico State football history, has a torn calf muscle and may not be ready for the Dallas Cowboys' camp.

DUKES
Friday's Game Postponed
The Dukes' game Friday was postponed because the Calgary Cannons' flight was late in leaving Denver. The game will be made up Sunday as part of a doubleheader that begins at 1 p.m. Tonight's game against Calgary still is scheduled at 7.

Albuquerque Routs Buzz

Lawwill a Voice of Authority
The Dukes broadcaster takes on the challenge of coaching the first Menaul School baseball team.

LOBO FOOTBALL
Four Quarterbacks Misfire
The good news for the University of New Mexico football team's quarterbacks is that they still have 4 1/2 months before their first regular-season game.

IBL
New Basketball Team Vows It's Here To Stay
Slam is the nickname. But from the first day, team owners are emphasizing that they're the New Mexico Slam. With a heavy dose of University of New Mexico, the latest entry in the International Basketball League became official Thursday afternoon.

AGGIE BASKETBALL
Two-Year Forward Green To Join NMSU
Stephan Green has become New Mexico State's fourth men's basketball signee of the recruiting season.

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