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Bryant named MVP after leading Lakers to best record in West 6 May 08, 22:13 ET AP - Finally, an MVP award for Kobe Bryant. Regarded as the NBA's best player for several years but never its most valuable, Bryant earned the honor at last on Tuesday after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the best record in the Western Conference. He called the award a blessing and an honor and emphasized that he wants another trophy this year. more NCAA academic report: Some college teams may be hit hard 6 May 08, 18:00 ET AP - NCAA president Myles Brand wants college teams concerned as much about academic scores as final scores. If they aren't, they might be barred from NCAA tournaments. more Protest over Eight Belles' death draws both sides of debate 6 May 08, 17:40 ET AP - About 20 animal-rights protesters waved signs outside the offices of the state's horse racing regulators Tuesday in response to the death of filly Eight Belles after the Kentucky Derby. Nearly as many people showed up to defend the sport from their attacks. more Eight Belles trainer slams critics of jockey Saez 6 May 08, 14:30 ET Reuters - The trainer of Kentucky Derby runner-up Eight Belles, which was put down when it collapsed shortly after Saturday's race, has slammed critics of jockey Gabriel Saez as uneducated about the racing industry. more

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