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JEREZ, Spain (AP) -- Kimi Raikkonen's Formula One comeback with Lotus started perfectly when the former world champion was fastest on the first day of preseason testing.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) -- Is it the return of the Fighting Sioux? Supporters of the University of North Dakota's nickname turned in more than 17,000 signatures Tuesday night to cap a petition drive to force a statewide vote on a moniker the NCAA says is insulting to American Indians.

Clippers guard Chauncey Billups suffered a torn left Achilles tendon Monday night and will miss the remainder of the season, the team announced Tuesday.

What we learned from Kentucky's 78-58 win over Florida on Tuesday at Rupp Arena:

Preparing for his first PGA Tour event of the 2012 season, Tiger Woods said Tuesday that a poor final round in Abu Dhabi two weeks ago when he had a chance to win has not deterred him and that he is pleased with the state of his game.

Paul Pierce passed Larry Bird as the second-leading scorer in Celtics history in Tuesday's game against the Bobcats.

The Rangers announced Tuesday night that Shayne Kelley has been named a major league staff assistant and part of his duties will be to support Josh Hamilton.

BOSTON (AP) -- Paul Pierce has passed Larry Bird for second place on the Boston Celtics' career scoring list.

Marlins president David Samson confirmed Tuesday night that his team would meet with Cuban free agent Yoenis Cespedes on Wednesday in Miami and told ESPN.com the club could make Cespedes an offer by the end of the day.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Brooks Laich played for the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night, just two days after hurting his left knee.

Prosecutors asked Tuesday to have Jerry Sandusky kept indoors as part of his bail conditions, citing complaints that the former Penn State assistant football coach was seen outside and watching children in a schoolyard from the back porch of his home, whe

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shaquille O'Neal says he's satisfied being the most dominant Los Angeles Lakers player, and has no problem with former teammate Kobe Bryant passing him on the NBA's career scoring list.

The Big East will announce Wednesday that Memphis is joining the conference in all sports in 2013.

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) --Shortstop Elvis Andrus and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a three-year contract and avoided salary arbitration.