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Source: ESPN.com | 10 Mar 2009 | 12:26 pm

Panesar fined for over-appealing

England spinner Monty Panesar is fined 25% of his match fee for excessive appealing during the fifth Test against West Indies.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Mar 2009 | 12:20 pm

Man Utd given Ferdinand boost

Manchester United may have Rio Ferdinand available for Wednesday's Champions League return leg against Inter Milan after the defender returns to training.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Mar 2009 | 12:07 pm

First Impressions Can Create Unrealistic Expectations for Young Basketball Recruits

The practice of ranking a sixth grader as a potential college basketball star creates plenty of hype and, some critics claim, unrealistic expectations.


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 11:47 am

Paterson to start against Ireland

Scotland's record points scorer Chris Paterson will make his first Six Nations start of the season against Ireland on Saturday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Mar 2009 | 11:25 am

'Lucky' Barrichello soothes Senna

Rubens Barrichello admits an element of "luck" in being named Brawn GP's second driver and sympathises with Bruno Senna, who missed out on the position.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Mar 2009 | 11:22 am

Wade leads Heat over Bulls 130-127 in 2OT

Dwyane Wade decided two overtimes were enough, in emphatic fashion. Miami's MVP candidate stole the ball from John Salmons with 4 seconds left, then made a running 3-pointer as time expired
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 11:10 am

Wade leads Heat over Bulls 130-127 in 2OT (AP)

Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade (3) follows through on a last-second shot in double overtime to defeat the Chicago Bulls in an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 9, 2009 in Miami. At right is Bulls' Brad Miller. The Bulls won 130-127.  (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)AP - Dwyane Wade decided two overtimes were enough, in emphatic fashion. Miami's MVP candidate stole the ball from John Salmons with 4 seconds left, then made a running 3-pointer as time expired to lift the Heat to a wild 130-127 double-overtime win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Mar 2009 | 11:10 am

Arsenal warn fans of safety fear

Arsenal tell supporters attending Wednesday's Champions League game with Roma they may be "at risk" if they travel alone to the Stadio Olimpico.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Mar 2009 | 10:59 am

England in desperate bid to share series with WIndies

It's a long-shot on a pitch that is flat and is still playing reasonably well, but England are going to make a desperate bid on Tuesday's final day to win the fifth and final Test against...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 10:39 am

Four bids to host Euro 2016

UEFA announced on Tuesday it had received four bids to stage the Euro 2016 championships by Monday's deadline. They are France, Italy, Turkey and a joint bid from Sweden and Norway ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 10:38 am

Uefa to consider four 2016 bids

Uefa will assess bids from France, Italy, Turkey and a joint proposal from Norway and Sweden to host Euro 2016.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Mar 2009 | 10:37 am

What a finish! Wade's clutch 3-pointers lift Heat (AP)

Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade (3) follows through on a last-second shot in double overtime to defeat the Chicago Bulls in an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 9, 2009 in Miami. At right is Bulls' Brad Miller. The Bulls won 130-127.  (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)AP - More than three hours after tip-off, Dwyane Wade ran across the floor, hopped onto a courtside table and threw his arms in the air.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Mar 2009 | 10:30 am

Pakistan register Broad complaint

The Pakistan Cricket Board lodges an official complaint against referee Chris Broad over his comments concerning the Lahore terror attack.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Mar 2009 | 10:15 am

Liverpool count on fans to beat Real (AFP)

Liverpool's Fernando Torres during a training session at the Melwood training ground in Liverpool. Liverpool are hoping that the magical atmosphere of Anfield on a European night will deny Real Madrid's attempts to put The Reds out of the last eight.(AFP/Paul Ellis)AFP - When it comes to experience of high-pressure European encounters, Real Madrid can hardly be placed in the category of innocent novices.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Mar 2009 | 10:15 am

4 bidders in race to host 2016 Euros

Four candidates are in the running to host the European soccer championship in 2016. UEFA says it received individual bids from France, Italy and Turkey and a joint proposal from...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 10:14 am

Injured Tendulkar misses NZ clash

Sachin Tendulkar will miss the fourth one-day international against New Zealand in Hamilton because of an abdomen strain.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Mar 2009 | 10:01 am

Benitez hits back at his critics

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez feels he has not been given the credit he deserves for his side's performances in the Champions League in recent years.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Mar 2009 | 9:52 am

Ward stops 28 shots as Hurricanes blank Rangers

The best performances of Cam Ward's career came a few years ago in the playoffs. Maybe that's why the Carolina goalie is treating the late season like it's the postseason. The former...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 8:36 am

Ward stops 28 shots as Hurricanes blank Rangers (AP)

New York Rangers' Sean Avery (16) takes Carolina Hurricanes' Patrick Eaves (44) into the boards, drawing a penalty for holding during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 9, 2009. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)AP - The best performances of Cam Ward's career came a few years ago in the playoffs. Maybe that's why the Carolina goalie is treating the late season like it's the postseason.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Mar 2009 | 8:36 am

What a finish! Wade's clutch 3-pointers lift Heat

More than three hours after tip-off, Dwyane Wade ran across the floor, hopped onto a courtside table and threw his arms in the air. Exhausted yet exhilarated, Wade pulled off a Miami...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 8:34 am

Zags rout Saint Mary's for WCC title, NCAA berth (AP)

Gonzaga's Josh Heytvelt dunks over Saint Mary's Omar Samhan during the first half of the West Coast Conference men's tournament championship NCAA college basketball game in Las Vegas, Monday, March 9, 2009. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)AP - Patty Mills had been in this gambling mecca long enough to figure out the odds. Even if Saint Mary's star point guard was at his inimitable best, his Gaels were a long shot to derail deeply talented, tournament-tested Gonzaga.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Mar 2009 | 8:33 am

Zags rout Saint Mary's for WCC title, NCAA berth

Patty Mills had been in this gambling mecca long enough to figure out the odds. Even if Saint Mary's star point guard was at his inimitable best, his Gaels were a long shot to derail deeply
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 8:33 am

Vick's Georgia mansion goes on auction block

For would-be owners of Michael Vick's suburban Atlanta mansion, the big opportunity has arrived. The eight-bedroom, 11-bathroom house with a four-car garage goes up for auction Tuesday...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 8:29 am

Vick's Georgia mansion goes on auction block (AP)

The home of former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick stands in Duluth, Ga., on Thursday, March 5, 2009. The home is scheduled to be put up for auction on Tuesday. The minimum bid is $3.2 million. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)AP - For would-be owners of Michael Vick's suburban Atlanta mansion, the big opportunity has arrived.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Mar 2009 | 8:29 am

Colonial Athletic Association Men’s Tournament: Virginia Commonwealth Gains N.C.A.A. Berth

Virginia Commonwealth earned a bid to the N.C.A.A. tournament with a 71-50 win over George Mason.


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:58 am

Pushing the Limit: Where Riders Tackle Potholes and Gravel

The Rouge Roubaix, a 100-mile race that covers parts of rural Louisiana and Mississippi, has generated a following among regional riders who find satisfaction in suffering.


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:58 am

Rookie takes 10 years to realize Iditarod dream

Rookie musher Kim Darst of New Jersey is packing heat for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Her mother is glad she is. "You know what worries me the most _ moose," said Della Darst as...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:55 am

Stolen AFC ring returned to owner nine years later

Brenden Stai was in the middle of a move to Jacksonville in 2000 when he last remembers seeing the AFC championship ring he once donned. It was on his rolodex in his home office, but the
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:54 am

Men's Roundup: In a Rout, Gonzaga Wins the W.C.C. Title

Josh Heytvelt scored 17 points and No. 12 Gonzaga romped to its 11th consecutive N.C.A.A. appearance with a victory against Saint Mary’s in the W.C.C. final.


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:29 am

Marcos Ambrose crew member Jimmy Watts faces further penalty

NASCAR plans to discuss early this week whether to further punish the crew member who forced officials to call a caution that played a role in the outcome of Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Source: ESPN.com | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:22 am

Lakers crash and burn in Portland

Lakers suffer their worst loss this season, 111-94 to the Trail Blazers, and could lose Ariza and Odom to suspensions after a flagrant foul committed by Ariza. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Even Dr. Phil has his limits

One daughter is appearing on his show, while the other has three blind dates in a week. And how does Howie Mandel fit into all of this?

I have three blind dates this week. I will be going to dinner Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday nights with son-in-law candidates.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Despite Lakers' record, Tex Winter is concerned

The Lakers consultant says they haven't played as well as their NBA-best record would indicate -- and they then prove his point by getting blown out in Portland.

Tex Winter paused to gather his thoughts before offering his analysis of how the Lakers are playing.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Kings show some grit in winning third in a row

They beat the Canucks, 3-2, as defenseman Matt Greene blocks a shot in the closing seconds -- with his forehead. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Turns out Tom Knust had a head for the horse racing biz

The 61-year-old Fairplex racing secretary has many stories to tell, beginning with the bullet that went through his brain in Vietnam. Some of the best are in his self-published book about storage unit...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Turns out Tom Knust had a head for the horse racing biz

The 61-year-old Fairplex racing secretary has many stories to tell, beginning with the bullet that went through his brain in Vietnam. Some of the best are in his self-published book about storage units.

Other than having a bullet go in and out of his brain, having regular breakfast meetings with a billionaire and writing a book while claiming to not know sentence from syntax, Tom Knust is just your normal guy.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Cavaliers' future is full of Big Decisions

Cleveland nearly got Shaquille O'Neal at the trading deadline, a possibility the Cavaliers could revisit if they don't win the title. And then there's the matter of where LeBron James will be in 2010.

First, it was Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway, then Shaq and Kobe Bryant, and Shaq and Dwyane Wade. . . .


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Dodgers' Jason Schmidt feels OK after spring debut

The 36-year-old right-hander, who missed last season and most of 2007 with shoulder problems, gives up a three-run homer but says his arm is fine after two-inning stint against Texas.

He pitched only two innings, and he gave up a three-run home run.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

USC's Daniel Hackett wants to have a say in it

The junior guard's outspoken nature has led to some confrontations this season, and he acknowledges he is deeply competitive. His team is relying on that passion in the Pac-10 tournament.

Daniel Hackett, his father says, was raised "to say how he feels and say how he thinks."


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Cavaliers' future is full of Big Decisions

Cleveland nearly got Shaquille O'Neal at the trading deadline, a possibility the Cavaliers could revisit if they don't win the title. And then there's the matter of where LeBron James will be in 2010...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Lakers crash and burn in Portland

Lakers suffer their worst loss this season, 111-94 to the Trail Blazers, and could lose Ariza and Odom to suspensions after a flagrant foul committed by Ariza.

Make it seven.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

A flu bug can quickly put a basketball team on defense

College and pro teams know that flu can devastate a roster. Trainers do what they can to combat this other kind of hoops fever.

A stubborn flu bug had pestered the UCLA basketball team for weeks, hitting one player, then another. So when the Bruins gathered for dinner recently, their athletic trainer made an announcement.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Joe Saunders says his shoulder is no problem

Angels left-hander says his shoulder tightness isn't anything serious.

Coming on the heels of Ervin Santana's elbow injury, it has to be somewhat discouraging for the Angels to hear that pitcher Joe Saunders is feeling some residual effects from the shoulder tightness that slowed him earlier this spring.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Andruw Jones regrets failing the Dodgers

Outfielder, now trying to catch on with the Texas Rangers, says he's sorry he 'didn't stand up to my reputation' last season in L.A.

"Are you saying you're sorry?"


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Mariners report losing $4.5 million in 2008 (AP)

AP - The Seattle Mariners not only racked up a losing baseball season in 2008, they lost $4.5 million as well.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Mar 2009 | 6:56 am

Fernandez's injury spoils Blazers' rout of Lakers

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Source: ESPN.com | 10 Mar 2009 | 6:55 am

Louisville 69, Pittsburgh 63: McCoughtry and Moore Set Stage for Title Game

Angel McCoughtry scored 19 of her game-high 31 points after halftime to lift Louisville to a victory in a Big East tournament semifinal at the XL Center.


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 6:50 am

Metro Atlantic Athletic Men’s Final: Siena Defeats Niagara to Claim N.C.A.A. Bid

No. 1-seeded Siena outlasted No. 2 Niagara, 77-70, to clinch the league’s automatic berth for the second consecutive season.


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 6:49 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Rangers’ Three-Game Winning Streak Ends

Cam Ward stopped 28 shots for his fifth shutout of the season and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the visiting Rangers, 3-0, to collect their fourth straight victory.


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 6:46 am

Alex Rodriguez to Begin Rehab After Hip Surgery

The Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez was to leave the hospital and begin rehabilitation immediately in Colorado.


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 6:45 am

Italy 6, Canada 2: Italy Upsets Canada at World Baseball Classic

The Canadians could never have expected to be out of the World Baseball Classic after two games, nipped by the United States and then beaten by Italy.


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 6:44 am

As Duhon Struggles, Knicks Sputter

The Knicks fell to three and a half games out of the playoff race with 20 games to play, and securing a postseason berth looks increasingly more difficult.


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Mar 2009 | 6:44 am

England women stroll to India win

Caroline Atkins's unbeaten 69 sees England to a comfortable nine-wicket World Cup victory over India in Sydney.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Mar 2009 | 6:38 am

Jags' Jones arrested for violating drug plea deal

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones is in an Arkansas jail after being accused of violating terms of a plea deal in an earlier drug case.


Source: SI.com | 10 Mar 2009 | 5:54 am

Another arrest for Jacksonville Jaguars' Matt Jones

Jaguars receiver Matt Jones was arrested in Arkansas after reportedly flunking a random drug test.
Source: ESPN.com | 10 Mar 2009 | 5:47 am

WBC: Puerto Rico trips Dutch

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Yadier Molina's go-ahead double keyed a three-run rally in the eighth inning as Puerto Rico beat the Netherlands team 3-1 on Monday to advance to the second round of the World Baseball Classic.


Source: SI.com | 10 Mar 2009 | 5:34 am

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Geno Hayes stabbed in head, neck by girlfriend

Authorities say the girlfriend of Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Geno Hayes stabbed him in the head and in the neck.
Source: ESPN.com | 10 Mar 2009 | 5:22 am

Despite Lakers' record, Tex Winter is concerned

The Lakers consultant says they haven't played as well as their NBA-best record would indicate -- and they then prove his point by getting blown out in Portland. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 5:16 am

Roy scores 27 in Blazers' 111-94 win over Lakers (AP)

Portland Trail Blazers Rudy Fernandez receives medical attention after he was fouled by Los Angeles Lakers Trevor Ariza in the third quarter of their NBA basketball game, Monday, March 9, 2009, at the Rose Garden, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)AP - Brandon Roy scored 27 points and the Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 111-94 on Monday night in a game marred by Portland's Rudy Fernandez being carried off the court on a stretcher after a hard foul.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Mar 2009 | 5:09 am

Struggling Habs dismiss Carbonneau

The Montreal Canadiens have fired coach Guy Carbonneau and replaced him with GM Bob Gainey. Story to follow.


Source: SI.com | 10 Mar 2009 | 4:52 am

Projecting the full 65-team NCAA tournament field

The Big East hasn't had three teams in the Final Four in 24 years. But its league powers could repeat the feat in '09, according to Andy Glockner's bracket.


Source: SI.com | 10 Mar 2009 | 4:44 am

Even Dr. Phil has his limits

One daughter is appearing on his show, while the other has three blind dates in a week. And how does Howie Mandel fit into all of this? ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 4:40 am

No. 12 Gonzaga rolls Saint Mary's in WCC final

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Source: ESPN.com | 10 Mar 2009 | 4:32 am

Wade buzzer-beater lifts Heat past Bulls in 2OT

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Source: ESPN.com | 10 Mar 2009 | 4:27 am

Andruw Jones regrets failing the Dodgers

Outfielder, now trying to catch on with the Texas Rangers, says he's sorry he 'didn't stand up to my reputation' last season in L.A. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 4:19 am

USC's Daniel Hackett wants to have a say in it

The junior guard's outspoken nature has led to some confrontations this season, and he acknowledges he is deeply competitive. His team is relying on that passion in the Pac-10 tournament. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 4:05 am

Beaulieu, Big Blue swamp Archbishop Williams

Senior guard Allie Beaulieu still has vivid memories of her first trip to the TD Banknorth Garden floor as a freshman.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 4:00 am

Central Catholic rises to occasion

Coach Sue Downer called her Central Catholic girls a second-half team Saturday. That may have been an understatement.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Mar 2009 | 4:00 am

Hamilton, Pistons finish season sweep of Magic

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Source: ESPN.com | 10 Mar 2009 | 3:43 am

Montreal Canadiens fire Guy Carbonneau, Bob Gainey behind bench

Canadiens GM Bob Gainey fired Guy Carbonneau on Monday and will take over behind the bench.
Source: ESPN.com | 10 Mar 2009 | 2:22 am

Canadiens fire coach Carbonneau; Gainey takes over (AP)

In this May 6, 2008 photo, Montreal Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey, left, and head coach Guy Carbonneau speak to reporters at a post-season news conference  in Montreal.   The Canadiens fired head coach Guy Carbonneau and replaced him with Gainey on Monday, March 9, 2009.  (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz)AP - Guy Carbonneau was fired as coach of the struggling Montreal Canadiens, hockey's most historic franchise that is in danger of missing the playoffs in its 100th season.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Mar 2009 | 2:11 am

North Carolina returns to No. 1 in coaches' poll

Here's another reason for coach Roy Williams to get all choked up: His North Carolina basketball team has returned to No. 1 in the ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Mar 2009 | 11:59 pm

Portion of Manny's $45 million deferred until '13

NEW YORK (AP) -- Manny Ramirez's money from his new $45 million, two-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers won't be fully paid until June 2013, according to contract details obtained Monday by The Associated Press.


Source: SI.com | 9 Mar 2009 | 11:46 pm

Stern: No 'doomsday scenario' looming for NBA

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Commissioner David Stern says the NBA and union might have to make "some adjustments" to the labor contract when it expires in two years, but he foresees no "doomsday scenario" for the league because of the current economic crisis.


Source: SI.com | 9 Mar 2009 | 10:56 pm

'No surprises' in A-Rod's surgery to repair hip

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has undergone arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip, and his projected timetable for recovery remains six-to-nine weeks.


Source: SI.com | 9 Mar 2009 | 10:45 pm

Bubble Watch

SI.com's Andy Glockner evaluates which teams should be in the NCAA tournament -- and who still has work to do -- with now only six days until Selection Sunday.


Source: SI.com | 9 Mar 2009 | 10:21 pm

A-Rod has arthroscopic surgery on right hip (AP)

Dominican Republic's Alex Rodriguez rounds third to score on an RBI single by teammate David Ortiz during the fifth inning of a exhibition spring baseball game against the Florida Marlins, Tuesday, March 3, 2009, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)AP - Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez underwent arthroscopic surgery Monday to repair torn cartilage in his right hip, and doctors said they found nothing that would keep him from returning to the lineup in May. "The surgery went exactly as we planned," said Dr. Marc Philippon, who performed the 80-minute procedure at Vail Valley Surgery Center in Colorado. "No surprises."



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Mar 2009 | 10:05 pm

Albert Chen: Spring Postcard: Seattle's pitching could be stellar, but the offense ...

The Mariners have great pitching potential, but where's the offense?


Source: SI.com | 9 Mar 2009 | 9:21 pm

Tar Heels return to No. 1 in AP Top 25 -- barely

The Tar Heels (27-3) returned to the top spot on Monday, edging Pittsburgh (28-3) by three points in one of the closest votes since The Associated Press' poll started in 1948-49.


Source: SI.com | 9 Mar 2009 | 6:24 pm

Sharapova says she's returning to tour at Indian Wells

Maria Sharapova is returning to the WTA Tour this week, ending her injury absence of more than seven months by playing doubles at an event in Indian Wells, Calif.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 9 Mar 2009 | 2:24 pm