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MIT Lacrosse Player Trades Stick for Microscope in Coronary Stent Research Like many college students, Massachusetts Institute of Technology lacrosse player Will Gibson has a part-time campus job. His is different: researching why some coronary stents cause blood clots.

Cal Ripken Jr. Says Desire to Manage Baseball Is Growing After Retirement Hall of Fame baseball player Cal Ripken Jr. says his interest in becoming a manager is growing nine seasons after retirement.

Minnesota Twins Relief Pitcher Joe Nathan Has Torn Ligament in Right Elbow Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Joe Nathan has a torn ligament in his right elbow, the Major League Baseball team reported on its Web site.

St. Mary's, Siena, Old Dominion, Wofford Reach NCAA Basketball Tournament St. Mary’s College upset Gonzaga 81- 62 in the West Coast Conference title game to claim a spot in the national men’s college basketball tournament.

Connecticut Wins 71st Straight to Set Women's NCAA College Basketball Mark The University of Connecticut women’s basketball team broke its record for consecutive victories, pushing its streak to 71 games with a 59-44 win over the University of Notre Dame.

Olympic Hockey MVP Miller Says NHL Should Join 2014 Winter Games in Russia Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller, the Most Valuable Player of the Vancouver Winter Olympics hockey tournament, said it’s important for the National Hockey League to send its players to the 2014 Winter Games.

Steelers' Roethlisberger Will Be Interviewed by Police Over Assault Claim Georgia police plan to interview Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger over allegations of sexual assault.

Fred Robbins Joins Rams After 6 Years With Giants, Reunites With Spagnuolo Defensive tackle Fred Robbins signed with the St. Louis Rams after spending the past six years with the New York Giants.

Rich Guy Carries Own Bags to No-Name Motel: Commentary by Scott Soshnick If you’re tired of spoiled athletes, the kind of overpaid petulance that grouses about too little playing time and not enough touches, have I got a story for you.