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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Mar 2009 | 11:45 am

Marshall settles with former official for $200,000

Marshall University is paying a former athletic compliance director $200,000 to settle his lawsuit against the school. Marshall spokesman Bill Bissett announced the financial terms on...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Mar 2009 | 11:40 am

Marshall settles with former official for $200,000 (AP)

AP - Marshall University is paying a former athletic compliance director $200,000 to settle his lawsuit against the school.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Mar 2009 | 11:40 am

Castrogiavanni dropped by Italy

Carlos Nieto and Giulio Rubini come in to the Italy side to face Wales, Leicester prop Martin Castrogiavanni on the bench.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Mar 2009 | 11:33 am

Alpine skier Svindal wins super-G World Cup title

ARE, Sweden (Reuters) - Italy's Werner Heel won the men's super-G race at the Alpine skiing World Cup finals on Thursday with Aksel Lund Svindal taking the title in the discipline and...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Mar 2009 | 11:15 am

Mother of Hall of Famer Ernie Banks dies at 97 (AP)

AP - Essie Banks, the mother of baseball Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, is dead at age 97.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Mar 2009 | 11:14 am

Mother of Hall of Famer Ernie Banks dies at 97

Essie Banks, the mother of baseball Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, is dead at age 97. Mrs. Banks died Monday of complications from a stroke at a Dallas nursing home. According to Ernie...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Mar 2009 | 11:14 am

Man City linked to striker Villa

Valencia confirm they have held talks with Manchester City, who want striker David Villa.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Mar 2009 | 10:45 am

N Ireland call for striker Ward

Sheffield United striker Jamie Ward is in the Northern Ireland squad for the first time.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Mar 2009 | 10:43 am

Hawks end Utah's 12-game winning streak (AP)

Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson (2) takes a shot against Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (8) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Philips Arena in Atlanta.  (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)AP - Joe Johnson scored 31 points and Josh Smith had 22 points and 12 rebounds to help the Atlanta Hawks end Utah's 12-game winning streak with a 100-93 victory over the Jazz on Wednesday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Mar 2009 | 10:34 am

Svindal takes Super-G globe

Norway's Aksel Lund Svindal consolidated his overall World Cup lead after a second place finish in the men's Super-G on Thursday that also saw him net the discipline's crystal globe. The
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Mar 2009 | 10:17 am

Michigan St. player pleads in fight, is suspended

Michigan State freshman running back and kick returner Glenn Winston has been suspended indefinitely from the team after pleading guilty to two misdemeanor charges in a brawl last year that
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Mar 2009 | 10:07 am

Hungary MotoGP faces delay

The inaugural Hungarian MotoGP, which was scheduled to take place in September, may be put back to 2010.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Mar 2009 | 9:41 am

Norway's Svindal clinches World Cup super-G title

Aksel Lund Svindal finished second in the final super-G of the season to clinch the discipline title on Thursday at the World Cup finals. The Norwegian, skiing despite a cold, also won...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Mar 2009 | 9:30 am

Asian golf tour severs ties with super series

Asian Tour chief Kyi Hla Han severed ties with the "super series" of Asia-Pacific golf tournaments Thursday, accusing organisers of being "unprofessional and unethical." His decision...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Mar 2009 | 9:00 am

The Heights Finds Out the Dutch Can Play Ball

The Dominican Republic’s partisans in Washington Heights were shocked by their team’s loss in the World Baseball Classic to an opponent that calls the sport “honkbal.”


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 8:57 am

The Dutch Are Stunning the World at the Classic

In their two victories over the Dominican Republic, the Dutch pitched smartly and aggressively, made play after snazzy play, and generated enough offense to stay alive.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 8:57 am

Gayle ruled out of Twenty20 match

West Indies skipper Chris Gayle will miss Sunday's Twenty20 international against England but all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is set to return.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Mar 2009 | 8:53 am

Wales start 2011 Cup against Boks

Wales begin their 2011 World Cup campaign against holders South Africa, as details of the New Zealand tournament are announced.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Mar 2009 | 8:04 am

Mourinho backs Man Utd glory hunt

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United, who knocked his side out of the Champions League, can complete the quintuple this season.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Mar 2009 | 8:04 am

4-time champion Martin Buser takes Iditarod lead

While four-time Iditarod champion Martin Buser breezed through the Takotna checkpoint known for its good food and hospitality, other mushers decided it was the perfect place to get rest,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:44 am

Big-game player: Ogilvy set to defend at Doral (AP)

Golfers Mike Weir, left, of Canada, and Tiger Woods, walk through the fog on the fifth hole during a practice round at the CA Championship Wednesday March 11, 2009, in Doral, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)AP - Geoff Ogilvy is a mystery, sometimes even to himself.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:43 am

Big-game player: Ogilvy set to defend at Doral

Geoff Ogilvy is a mystery, sometimes even to himself. All five of his wins since 2006 have come in events with prestige, like a World Golf Championship event, a U.S. Open or the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:43 am

Finally a winner, Rays work to fill more seats

Talk about poor timing, now that the Tampa Bay Rays are winning they have to sell tickets through the biggest recession in decades. The Rays stunned baseball last year by winning 97...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:42 am

Manchester United and Barcelona Advance

Manchester United helped Alex Ferguson best rival Jose Mourinho by beating Inter Milan and Barcelona mauled Olympique Lyon to reach the Champions League quarterfinals.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:39 am

Singletary has 43 as Texas Tech surges ahead

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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:31 am

Marquette stops skid by crushing St. John's

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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:08 am

PSG head French assault on UEFA Cup (AFP)

Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) players celebrate a goal during a recent football match in Lorient, western France. PSG lead the French charge in the UEFA Cup on Thursday night, one of 16 teams left in the competition who will all feel that the trophy is within their grasp after the shocks of the previous round.(AFP/File/Fred Tanneau)AFP - Paris St-Germain lead the French charge in the UEFA Cup on Thursday night, one of 16 teams left in the competition who will all feel that the trophy is within their grasp after the shocks of the previous round.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Candace Parker could be the next big thing

The Sparks star stands tall in sports, marketing, magazine covers and motherhood. Candace Parker is wearing a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Pac-10 teams face off with eye toward NCAA tournament

The fifth-seeded Arizona and fourth-seeded Arizona State are the early game, with Stanford going up against top-seeded Washington later. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

NBA draft should have a Pac-10 feel again

Arizona State's Harden, Arizona's Hill, UCLA's Holiday and USC's DeRozan could all be lottery picks, if they decide to leave school early. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

When push comes to shove for the Lakers

Text messages from press row A hard foul by Trevor Ariza sends Rudy Fernandez to the hospital, gets Ariza ejected . . . and Lamar...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Ducks get 4-3 overtime win, and Coach Randy Carlyle gets some support

Scott Niedermayer's overtime breakaway lifts them over Vancouver, as General Manager Bob Murray says coach has his full backing amid the team's struggles. ...
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Washington State wins, will face UCLA today

Aron Baynes scores 20 points as Cougars rout the Oregon Ducks, 62-40, in a first-round game at Staples Center. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Roger Federer wants to show he can go from two to one

After ruling the tennis world for years, he sets sights on dethroning the current No. 1, Rafael Nadal. While readying for Indian Wells event, he also ponders his future.

Roger Federer exists in a room like royalty. He doesn't act it. You feel it.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Kobe Bryant gets the last word against Rockets

Inspired by Ron Artest's trash-talking, the Lakers star scores 31 of his 37 points in the second half as L.A. rallies for a 102-96 win. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Candace Parker could be the next big thing

The Sparks star stands tall in sports, marketing, magazine covers and motherhood.

Candace Parker is wearing a simple white dress and the biggest smile imaginable. She is cradling her belly, which carries her unborn child, as she poses for this cover of a magazine aimed at readers who expect to see LeBron or Manny.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Kevin Jepsen looks forward to big league role with Angels

Young reliever, a virtual lock to make the team out of spring training, says he can hardly wait.

The closest Kevin Jepsen came to pitching in the playoffs last season was an order to warm up during Game 3 of the American League division series against the Boston Red Sox.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Westchester's Dominique O'Connor named City player of year

The 5-foot-9 point guard led his team to its 10th City Section championship. Woodland Hills Taft lands three players on the All-City first team. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Kevin Jepsen looks forward to big league role with Angels

Young reliever, a virtual lock to make the team out of spring training, says he can hardly wait. The closest Kevin Jepsen came to pitching...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Trojans try to clear up their postseason picture

USC knows the only sure way to reach the NCAA tournament is by winning the Pac-10 tournament. The Trojans play California on Thursday at Staples Center.

USC tonight will play its first game in a Pacific 10 Conference tournament that is as clear as a stagnant pond.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

UCLA goes into Pac-10 tournament as avengers

Several conference foes got the better of the 15th-ranked Bruins, and that will be on the players' minds if they cross paths again. There's also the matter of getting a good seeding in NCAA tournament

The first thing out of Jrue Holiday's mouth is all coach-speak and political correctness.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Dodgers should bring back Pedro Martinez

They could sign the three-time Cy Young Award winner, a 37-year-old free agent, and make amends for trading the right-hander in a ridiculous 1993 deal.

Fifteen years is long enough.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Ducks get 4-3 overtime win, and Coach Randy Carlyle gets some support

Scott Niedermayer's overtime breakaway lifts them over Vancouver, as General Manager Bob Murray says coach has his full backing amid the team's struggles.

As bad as things have gotten for the Ducks this season -- and they nearly got very bad before Scott Niedermayer's overtime breakaway lifted them to a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks at the Honda Center -- General Manager Bob Murray said he had never considered firing Coach Randy Carlyle.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Here are the Manny words of Ramirez

A glossary of some of the Manny-isms you are sure to hear in the coming months, if you haven't already:

As you may have heard -- several media outlets carried the story -- Manny Ramirez is back with the Dodgers.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Kobe Bryant gets the last word against Rockets

Inspired by Ron Artest's trash-talking, the Lakers star scores 31 of his 37 points in the second half as L.A. rallies for a 102-96 win.

Kobe Bryant hasn't been overly cordial this week, slipping out a side door after the Lakers lost Monday in Portland, preferring the silence of an empty team bus over extended postgame analysis.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Manny Ramirez will make his spring debut Thursday

The outfielder will either start in left field or be the designated hitter when the Dodgers play South Korea's World Baseball Classic team in an exhibition.

When Dodgers Manager Joe Torre showed up early one morning this week at the team's spring-training camp, he found a player already working out.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Manny Ramirez will make his spring debut Thursday

The outfielder will either start in left field or be the designated hitter when the Dodgers play South Korea's World Baseball Classic team in an exhibition. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

N.H.L. Roundup: In Shootout, Blackhawks End Hurricanes’ Winning Streak

Kris Versteeg beat Carolina’s Cam Ward in the fourth round of a shootout in a 3-2 victory for the Chicago Blackhawks, who ended the Hurricanes’ winning streak at four games.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 6:46 am

Sports of The Times: N.F.L. Player Representatives Face Big Vote for Union Chief

Player representatives will vote for the next executive director of the National Football League Players Association for the first time in the union’s history.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 6:46 am

N.B.A. Roundup: Magic Clinches Playoff Spot; Utah’s Streak Ends

The Orlando Magic got a big boost from the bench to clinch a playoff spot with a 107-79 victory at home over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 6:45 am

Knicks 116, Pistons 111 (OT): Knicks Rally Past Pistons, and Into Playoff Contention

Nate Robinson and the Knicks took care of the polished Detroit Pistons and kept their playoff hopes alive.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 6:44 am

Men’s Roundup: Robert Morris Wins Bid in Wild Finish

Kwamain Mitchell scored 18 points to lift St. Louis to a 62-60 victory over LaSalle in the first round of the Atlantic 10 tournament in Atlantic City.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 6:43 am

Yankees Counting on Full Recovery by Aging Foursome

Alex Rodriguez is not the only Yankees veteran recovering from surgery. Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada and Hideki Matsui underwent operations in the off-season.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 6:42 am

McNamee Says He Injected Clemens at Yankee Stadium

Brian McNamee reiterated details about how he injected Roger Clemens with steroids, saying he did so once at Yankee Stadium.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Mar 2009 | 6:39 am

Blanco bat, arm lift Venezuela past U.S. in WBC

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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Mar 2009 | 6:29 am

Thomas' dunk powers Portland State to dance

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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Mar 2009 | 6:24 am

Humble Paul powers NBA Hornets past Wizards (AFP)

Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets drives against the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center, on March 11, in Washington, DC. The Hornets won 109-98.(AFP/NBAE/Getty Images/Ned Dishman)AFP - Chris Paul posted a triple-double with 30 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds as the New Orleans Hornets dominated the Washington Wizards in the third quarter en route to a 109-98 win.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Mar 2009 | 6:05 am

Singletary's 43 helps TTech rally from 21 down (AP)

Texas Tech's Mike Singletary (32) reacts in the second half after scoring against Texas A&M during an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference men's tournament in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Singletary scored 43 points in the game that Tech's come-from-behind 88-83 win. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)AP - Mike Singletary single-handedly fueled a scintillating comeback that put Texas Tech in the Big 12 record books and left Texas A&M feeling a little less secure about its postseason prospects.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Mar 2009 | 5:12 am

Nieidermayer's OT goal gives Ducks 4-3 win (AP)

AP - Scott Niedermayer scored at 3:37 of overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks got vital contributions from newcomers Erik Christensen, Ryan Whitney and Petteri Nokelainen to beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Wednesday night.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Mar 2009 | 5:09 am

Tom Verducci: Venezuela hands U.S. first loss at WBC

There wasn't much on the line, except to Venezuela and Francisco Rodriguez. K-Rod made a statement in closing out the United States 5-3, says Tom Verducci.


Source: SI.com | 12 Mar 2009 | 4:43 am

Hawks duo ends Jazz's 12-game winning streak

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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Mar 2009 | 4:14 am

Wade's 3 seals win as Heat top depleted Celts

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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Mar 2009 | 3:47 am

Bryant scores 37 to lead Lakers past Rockets (AP)

Los Angeles Lakers' Josh Powell (21) dunks the ball as Houston Rockets' Aaron Brooks (0) defends during the first quarter of a NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 11, 2009 in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP - Kobe Bryant scored 18 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, winning a contentious duel with Ron Artest, and the Los Angeles Lakers ended Houston's 12-game, home-court winning streak with a 102-96 win over the Rockets on Wednesday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Mar 2009 | 3:15 am

Paul's triple-double rallies Hornets past Wizards

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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Mar 2009 | 2:59 am

L.T. happy he's still a Bolt (AP)

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson talks about his restructured contract that will keep him with the football team during a news conference Wednesday, March 11, 2009, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)AP - Chargers president Dean Spanos seemed to have the best perspective on the LaDainian Tomlinson saga.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Mar 2009 | 2:47 am

Craybas ousts Dokic in Indian Wells' opening round

Jelena Dokic lost to Jill Craybas 6-4, 6-2, in the opening round of the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 12 Mar 2009 | 1:58 am

Mush! Four-time champion Buser leads Iditarod

Four-time Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race champion Martin Buser breezed through the tiny town of Takotna, spending less than a minute before jumping on his sled runners and snatching the lead on Wednesday.


Source: SI.com | 12 Mar 2009 | 1:31 am

New deals keep BCS lineup intact through 2013

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Fiesta, Orange, Rose and Sugar bowls extended their agreements with the Bowl Championship Series, deals that will keep the national championship game at the sites of those games through the 2013 college football season.


Source: SI.com | 12 Mar 2009 | 1:12 am

New York Yankees manager Girardi: Alex Rodriguez 'doing well' in surgery recovery

Alex Rodriguez is pleased with his recovery from arthroscopic hip surgery.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Mar 2009 | 12:43 am

Manny Ramirez running, set for Thursday's spring debut

Manny Ramirez has been getting in shape and will make his spring debut on Thursday.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Mar 2009 | 12:42 am

Federer makes return to action at Indian Wells

Roger Federer is returning to the ATP Tour after a six-week absence due to back problems, and as has been his habit in recent years, he'll do so without a full-time coach.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 12 Mar 2009 | 12:41 am

Arnel earns NZ Test squad call-up

Bowler Brent Arnel earns a first full international call-up for the New Zealand squad ahead of the first Test against India in Hamilton.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Mar 2009 | 12:03 am

Wenger hails Arsenal's mentality

Boss Arsene Wenger says mental strength helped Arsenal beat Roma on penalties to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Mar 2009 | 11:45 pm

Jon Heyman: Appreciating ChiSox GM Williams, best winter contracts and more

An underappreciated GM, the best winter contracts and more notes.


Source: SI.com | 11 Mar 2009 | 11:29 pm

Frank Deford: Finding trouble with the bubble

As March Madness approaches, an overused cliché is beaten to death.


Source: SI.com | 11 Mar 2009 | 9:56 pm

Barcelona 5-2 Lyon (agg 6-3)

Barcelona withstand a brave Lyon comeback to advance to the Champions League quarter-finals.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Mar 2009 | 9:39 pm

Girardi: A-Rod doing well following hip surgery

TAMPA, Florida (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez is pleased with his recovery from arthroscopic hip surgery.


Source: SI.com | 11 Mar 2009 | 9:10 pm

Andy Staples: Five burning Big Ten questions heading into spring football

Michigan's QB search, OSU tries to reload and more Big Ten issues.


Source: SI.com | 11 Mar 2009 | 8:45 pm

Clemens reportedly injected at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK (AP) -- Brian McNamee says he injected Roger Clemens with drugs at the Yankee Stadium hot tub and that among the needles he gave government investigators was one he used to inject the pitcher in 2001, according to the Web site sportsimproper.com.


Source: SI.com | 11 Mar 2009 | 7:13 pm

Player rep nomination system needs overhaul

Before bargaining begins, the next NFLPA boss has to address this.


Source: SI.com | 11 Mar 2009 | 7:07 pm