SAN JOSE, Calif. - C.J. Fair scored 18 points, James Southerland added 14 and fourth-seeded Syracuse survived a second-half drought of more than 12 minutes without a field goal to beat No. 12 seed California 66-60 on Saturday night and advance to the round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament.

On the big stage of the NFL playoffs, 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick is demonstrating just what he and that pistol offense are capable of against the toughest competition.

The winner of this year's SAP Open in San Jose, Calif., which begins Monday, will be the last. It is being moved after this year, leaving the Bay Area without a men's tournament.

Former San Francisco 49ers coach Miike Nolan, now the defensive coordinator in Atlanta, gets a crack at his old team this week.

...so far, especially after the Horned Frogs beat UAB by only three points. History says both teams won't remain undefeated. But if they do, the Huskies should get the BCS bid. Josh Dubow covers college football for The Associated Press.

...I'm shocked to hear this news. I have fond memories of them at USC as players and people. They were very enthusiastic and well-liked. Both had outstanding careers at USC." --- AP Sports Writer Josh Dubow contributed to this report.

...said in brief comments to reporters while leaving the family's suburban Las Vegas house. Associated Press writers Josh Dubow in San Francisco and Ken Ritter and Joe Cavaretta in Las Vegas contributed to this report. On the Net: http://www...

...travel provide a good argument. A Hurricanes' win wouldn't ease the pain of last year's double-overtime loss to the Buckeyes in the Fiesta Bowl for the national championship. Josh Dubow covers college football for The Associated Press.

...and Miami. Wins by both will go a long way in clearing their path to a championship showdown at the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 4. A loss by either will lead to a final month of chaos. Josh Dubow covers college football for The Associated Press.

...The big offseason winners by luring Big East powerhouses Miami and Virginia Tech for 2004, the ACC got off to a 1-3 start in nonconference games against Division I-A teams. Josh Dubow covers college football for The Associated Press.