Kobe Bryant has noticeably stepped up his game. He has already dismissed the can't-win-without Shaq theory. So what's his motivation? Ken Berger says Bryant wants to be better than that icon who wore No. 23.

Damion James led a four-man scoring frenzy that carried No. 2 Texas to a 103-90 victory over No. 10 North Carolina on Saturday in the first basketball game at Cowboys Stadium.

Gordon Hayward grabbed a loose ball and made a layup with 1.2 seconds left on the clock, giving No. 21 Butler a 69-68 victory over Xavier on Saturday.

Alex Stepheson had 19 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, Mike Gerrity had 12 points and 10 assists, and Southern California routed No. 9 Tennessee 77-55 on Saturday for the Volunteers' worst loss under coach Bruce Pearl.

Richmond rallied from a 13-point first-half deficit, and Kevin Anderson made four free throws in the final 5.4 seconds to upset No. 13 Florida 56-53 Saturday night in the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic.

Clevin Hannah scored 24 points to spark Wichita State past No. 16 Texas Tech 85-83 on Saturday night, giving the Red Raiders their first loss of the season.

Derrick Rose scored a career-high 32 points and the Chicago Bulls overcame a season-high 40 points from Joe Johnson to beat Atlanta 101-98 in overtime Saturday night and snap the Hawks' six-game win streak.

Spurs reserve Matt Bonner broke a bone in his right hand during the first quarter Saturday against Indiana and will not return.

The New York Knicks say the agent for Nate Robinson has asked the team to trade the recently benched guard.

Allen Iverson missed his second straight game for the Philadelphia 76ers because of arthritis in his left knee.

Heat star Dwyane Wade has spasms in his upper back, limiting him in practice.

Jerry Jones is clear on what he's shooting for when the NBA All-Star Game takes center stage inside his football palace.