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Lions owner Ford dies of pneumonia at 88

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DETROIT (AP) William Clay Ford, the last surviving grandchild of automotive pioneer Henry Ford and owner of the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 88.

Ford Motor Co. said in a statement Sunday that Ford died of pneumonia at his home in Grosse Pointe, Mich. Ford helped steer the family business for more than five decades. He bought one of his own, the NFL franchise in the Motor City, a half-century ago.

He served as an employee and board member of the automaker for more than half of its 100-year history.

Shockers 34-0 after winning MVC final

ST. LOUIS (AP) Fred VanVleet scored 22 points including several key baskets late to lead another strong ensemble effort and No. 2 Wichita State remained the nation's lone unbeaten after defeating Indiana State 83-69 on Sunday in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament final.

Tekele Cotton added 20 points - with four 3-pointers - and Ron Baker had 14 points for the Shockers (34-0), who got tested in the second half before putting the title game out of reach with a 13-0 run capped by two 3-pointers from VanVleet that put them up by 18 points with 5:38 to go. (MORE)

Bulls extend Heat's skid to 3, win in OT
CHICAGO (AP) Joakim Noah had 20 points and 12 rebounds, D.J. Augustin scored 22 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Miami Heat 95-88 in overtime Sunday after Jimmy Butler blocked LeBron James at the end of regulation. Dwyane Wade scored 25 for Miami, but with James struggling again, the Heat dropped their third straight to match their longest losing streak of the season. (MORE)

Terps halt No. 5 Virginia's streak at 13
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) As the final seconds of regulation ticked off the clock, the sellout crowd was poised to storm the court to celebrate an upset victory in Maryland's final regular season game in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Disappointment ensued. (MORE)

Packers keep CB Shields for $39M, 4 yrs.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Sam Shields has agreed to re-sign with the Packers, keeping one of the top free-agent cornerbacks this offseason off the market. Shields' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, confirmed the four-year NFL veteran agreed to a four-year, $39 million deal with a $12.5 million signing bonus. Shields on his Twitter account Saturday posted that he was "happy to be back with my family." (MORE)

No. 7 Syracuse gets past FSU 74-58
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) C.J. Fair scored 22 points and No. 7 Syracuse closed the regular season with a 74-58 victory in the program's first trip to Florida State. The Orange, who ended a two-game losing streak, had lost 4 of 5 after starting the season 25-0. (MORE)

Jets release CB Cromartie, save millions

Vikes keep DE Griffen for 5 yrs., $42.5M
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Two people with direct knowledge of the deal tell The Associated Press that Minnesota defensive end Everson Griffen has agreed to terms on a five-year contract to stay with the team. The people spoke to the AP on Sunday on condition of anonymity because the Vikings haven't announced the deal. (MORE)

Braves RHP Medlen strains right forearm
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) Braves starter Kris Medlen left in the fourth inning of Sunday's game against the New York Mets with a strained right forearm. Medlen threw a pitch to Matt Clark, and then grabbed his right elbow and turned his back to home plate. (MORE)

Lundqvist earns 300th win, blanks Wings
NEW YORK (AP) Henrik Lundqvist is caught up in a numbers game he is quite happy about. With each win, the Swedish goalie is rewriting the New York Rangers' record book. Lundqvist earned his 300th NHL victory and 49th career shutout in the Rangers' 3-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday. (MORE)

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