Mets, Bay reportedly reach preliminary agreement

NEW YORK -- The New York Mets and free agent slugger Jason Bay have reached a deal. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the sides have a preliminary agreement. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because Bay must pass a physical for the contrac...

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Chicago Bears edge Minnesota Vikings, 36-30, in overtime

CHICAGO -- Jay Cutler threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Devin Aromashodu in overtime, and the Chicago Bears beat the fading Minnesota Vikings 36-30 on Monday night to give New Orleans Saints homefield advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.

Warriors hold off Celtics, 103-99

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Monta Ellis scored 37 points and converted two free throws with 2.3 seconds left, and the Golden State Warriors rallied from an early 18-point deficit to hand the Boston Celtics just their second two-game losing streak this season with a 103-99 victory Monday night.

Bourque scores three in Flames' 4-1 win at Oilers

EDMONTON, Alberta -- Rene Bourque scored three goals for his second career hat trick to help the Calgary Flames end a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night.

Belanger leads Wild over Kings, 4-3

LOS ANGELES -- Eric Belanger had two goals and an assist, including the go-ahead score with 2:25 left in the third period, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Monday night for their third straight victory.

Sharks' Pavelski wins it in a shootout

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Joe Pavelski scored once in regulation and the only goal in the shootout to give the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Monday night.

Georgia's special teams excel in rout of Texas A& M

SHREVEPORT, LA. -- Joe Cox threw two touchdown passes, Caleb King added two rushing scores and Georgia beat mistake-prone Texas A&M, 44-20, on Monday in the Independence Bowl.

American loses to Florida, 76-60

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Alex Tyus had 20 points and nine rebounds, Kenny Boynton added 19 points and Florida snapped a three-game losing streak with a 76-60 victory over American University on Monday night.

GW holds off Holy Cross, 70-68

WORCESTER, Mass. -- Damian Hollis scored 14 of his 19 points in the second half as George Washington held off Holy Cross 70-68 on Monday night.

Wright leads Virginia women past Samford, 69-60

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Monica Wright scored 28 points and No. 23 Virginia beat Samford 69-60 in the opening round of the Cavalier Classic on Monday night.

No. 1 U-Conn. tops No. 12 Florida State

Tina Charles scored 16 of her 24 points in the second half to lead top-ranked Connecticut to a 78-59 victory over 12th-ranked Florida State.