NBA: Paul sparks Clippers past Pacers
Chris Paul had 29 points to help the Clippers hold off the Pacers 99-91. The Clippers (42-18) have won seven of their past eight. The Pacers played without Roy Hibbert, who was suspended for his role in Tuesday’s brawl with the Warriors.
Joakim Noah had 23 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 11 blocks in the Bulls’ 93-82 win over the 76ers. … Kobe Bryant scored 33 points n the Lakers’ 116-94 win over the Timberwolves.
Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson said two investors — Mark Mastov, founder of 24 Hour Fitness, and Penguins co-owner Ron Burkle — want to buy the NBA’s Kings and build a downtown arena to stop the proposed move to Seattle.
COLLEGE: Virginia downs No. 3 Duke
Joe Harris scored a career-high 36 points as host Virginia (20-8, 10-5 ACC) hung on for a 73-68 victory over No. 3 Duke. (24-4, 11-4). Seth Curry led the Blue Devils with 28 points.
Jamal Olasewere scored a go-ahead jumper with 11 seconds remaining as LIU Brooklyn (16-13, 11-6 NEC) posted a 70-68 victory over visiting Sacred Heart (9-19, 7-10). … Ike Azotam’s had 19 points as Quinnipiac (15-14, 11-6 NEC) took a 78-67 victory at St. Francis of Brooklyn (11-17, 7-10). … Jonathon Williams scored 20 points for Wagner (17-11, 11-6 NEC) in an 84-66 win at FDU (7-23, 2-15).
ETC.: Chavez Jr. fined, suspended
The Nevada State Athletic Commission fined and suspended Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. over a failed drug test last year before fight in Las Vegas. Chavez (46-1-1) was suspended for nine months from the date of the fight and fined $900,000, which amounts to 30 percent of his $3 million purse for the bout against Sergio Martinez.
The Dallas Cowboys reworked the contracts of five starters, including DeMarcus Ware, Jason Witten and Miles Austin, to save about $20 million in salary-cap space.