NBA: 76ers nip Celtics in overtime
In Philadelphia, Evan Turner had 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead the 76ers to a 95-94 overtime win over the Celtics last night. … In Oklahoma City, Kevin Durant had 36 points to lead the Thunder past the short-handed Lakers 114-108. Kobe Bryant had 35 points.
ncaa: Vols take Jones from Cincinnati
Tennessee introduced former Cincinnati coach Brett Jones as its successor to Derek Dooley, who was fired Nov. 18 after going 15-21 in three seasons. Jones, 44, becomes the Volunteers’ fourth coach in six seasons. He has a 50-27 record in six seasons as a head coach, going 23-14 at Cincinnati the last three years.
GOLF: Love, Snedeker hold two-shot lead
In Naples,, Fla., U.S. Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III and Brandt Snedeker shot a 10-under 62 in modified alternate-shot play to take the first-round lead in the Franklin Templeton Shootout.
Kenny Perry and Sean O’Hair were two strokes back.
In Sydney, Australia’s Marcus Fraser took a one-stroke lead in the Australia Open, shooting a 3-under 69 at The Lakes. Fraser had a 6-under 138 after two rounds.
Brendan Jones and John Senden were tied for second.
China’s Shanshan Feng shot a 5-under 67 to take a five-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Ladies Masters.
ETC.: Chiefs start fund for Belcher’s daughter
The Chiefs said they have established the Zoey Michelle Belcher Irrevocable Trust for the 3-month-old girl left without parents when linebacker Jovan Belcher shot her mother and then killed himself a week ago today.
Baseball’s average salary increased 3.8 percent this year to a record $3.2 million. According to final figures released by the Major League Baseball Players it was the sharpest increase since 2007.
Right-hander Brandon McCarthy, Oakland’s Opening Day starter last season, reached agreement with the Diamondbacks on a $15.5 million, two-year contract.