Vols turn down game against Kiffin, USC (AP)

Tennessee has turned down a chance to face Southern California and coach Lane Kiffin in the 2011 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. Volunteers athletic director Mike Hamilton said Wednesday he’s been approached several times by Chick-fil-A Bowl president Gary Stokan about a potential 2011 matchup in Atlanta.

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Wade staying with Heat, joined by Bosh (AP)

Dwyane Wade’s future was muddled and uncertain, until Chris Bosh told him where he wanted to spend the next few years. “I’m feeling Miami,” Bosh said. Those three words were all Wade needed to make his decision. Will they be enough to sway LeBron James to Miami? Stay tuned. Ending months of speculation, Wade and Bosh announced Wednesday that they’ll sign with Miami, two decisions…

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Boozer agrees to contract with Bulls (AP)

Carlos Boozer is headed to the Chicago Bulls. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that the two-time All-Star forward agreed to a deal on Wednesday and is leaving the Utah Jazz after six seasons. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the contract doesn’t become official until Thursday, did not reveal the terms.

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2 charged in Kansas ticket scam (AP)

Two former University of Kansas athletics officials tied to a $1 million ticket scalping scandal at the school have been charged as part of a federal probe into the scheme, according to court documents made public Wednesday. Brandon Simmons, the university’s former assistant athletic director for sales and marketing, was charged with one count of misprision of a felony.

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James’ decision early in Thursday show (AP)

With LeBron James’ decision nearing by the second, the Cleveland Cavaliers took one final, and perhaps desperate, run at the biggest free agent of them all. New Cavs coach Byron Scott showed up unannounced at James’ summer camp and spent an hour watching the two-time MVP and several Cleveland players work out on Wednesday as the NBA — and seemingly the entire sports world — prepares for…

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Durant: I’m taking Thunder’s 5-year deal (AP)

Kevin Durant didn’t go for a spectacle in announcing where he’ll be for the next five years. Instead, Durant simply posted an update on his Twitter page Wednesday, saying he’d agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Durant can’t sign the deal until Thursday and team spokesman Brian Facchini said he could not confirm the deal under NBA rules.

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Justin Rose’s win secures spot at Open Championship

Justin Rose’s victory at the AT&T National helped him secure one of six spots in next week’s Open Championship at St. Andrews, the R&A announced.

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Tiger Woods in Champions Challenge competition

Tiger Woods will be joined by Nick Faldo and Mark Calcavecchia and captained by five-time champion Peter Thomson in the Champions Challenge competition next week at St. Andrews on the eve of the 150th anniversary Open Championship.

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S. Florida’s Heath gets 3-year extension (AP)

South Florida basketball coach Stan Heath has agreed to a three-year contract extension after leading the Bulls to their most successful season since entering the Big East. USF went 20-13 on the way to earning a spot in the National Invitation Tournament. In three seasons under Heath, the Bulls have a 41-54 record.

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LPGA Tour: Na Yeon Choi takes Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic on second playoff hole

Na Yeon Choi has made a 2.5-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole to win the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.

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