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Source: ESPN.com | 15 Mar 2009 | 12:29 pm

Khan set for title fight in 2009

Amir Khan could fight for a world title later this year, promoter Frank Warren claims.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Mar 2009 | 12:09 pm

Browns WR Stallworth hits, kills Fla. pedestrian (AP)

In this Nov. 6, 2008 file photo, Cleveland Browns Donte Stallworth in action against the Denver Broncos in an NFL football game in Cleveland. Police in Miami Beach say Stallworth has hit and killed a pedestrian with his Bentley, who was crossing the busy causeway that links downtown Miami with Miami Beach the morning of Saturday March 14, 2009.  (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)AP - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth hit and killed a pedestrian with his Bentley on Saturday morning on a busy causeway linking Miami and Miami Beach, police said.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Mar 2009 | 11:57 am

No. 5 Louisville wins first Big East title (AP)

Louisville coach Rick Pitino motions to players during the second half against Syracuse in the championship game of the Big East men's NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Louisville won 76-66. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)AP - Louisville's first Big East championship will be remembered as well for its runner-up's overtime work.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Mar 2009 | 11:57 am

Hot shooting helps No. 15 Mizzou stop Baylor

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Source: ESPN.com | 15 Mar 2009 | 11:13 am

Phil Mickelson, Nick Watney tied for the lead at Doral

Phil Mickelson wanted another chance to go head-to-head with Tiger Woods at Doral. Nick Watney gave Lefty all he could handle Saturday in the CA Championship.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Mar 2009 | 11:11 am

Loeb wins Rally of Cyprus

Reigning world champion Sebastien Loeb of France won the Rally of Cyprus here on Sunday, his 50th career race win in the world championships. Loeb, driving a Citroen C4, finished 27.2...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 10:27 am

Louisville 76, Syracuse 66: Louisville Wins Big East Title, Ending Orange’s Run

The Louisville Cardinals ended the Orange’s long week and won the Big East title, staking their claim to a No. 1 seed in the N.C.A.A. tournament.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 9:38 am

Benitez targets faultless run-in

Rafael Benitez believes Liverpool can clinch the Premier League title but only if they win their nine remaining games.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Mar 2009 | 9:27 am

Federer and Murray return to form

Roger Federer and Andy Murray return from injury and illness with wins at Indian Wells.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Mar 2009 | 8:34 am

Bolt earns first 100m win of 2009

Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt is made to work before winning his first 100 metres race of the year.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Mar 2009 | 8:12 am

Adlington success 'not devalued'

British swimming boss David Sparkes insists Rebecca Adlington's Olympic success has not been devalued by Fina's crackdown on hi-tech swimsuits.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Mar 2009 | 8:06 am

Binghamton, Morgan State make 1st NCAA field

Binghamton, which has only been in Division I since 2001, beat Maryland-Baltimore County 61-51 to claim the America East's automatic bid. Later, Morgan State beat Norfolk State 83-69 in the
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:43 am

Binghamton, Morgan State make 1st NCAA field (AP)

AP - Two schools earned their first NCAA tournament bids on Saturday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:43 am

Prugh secures first pro win in NZ golf Open

Unheralded American Alex Prugh secured a breakthrough tournament victory when he stormed home to win the 600,000-dollar New Zealand Open at The Hills course near Queenstown Sunday. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:34 am

CS Northridge beats Pacific 71-66 in OT

Rodrigue Mels scored 23 points and Cal State Northridge earned its first NCAA tournament appearance in eight years with a 71-66 win over Pacific in overtime in the Big West Conference...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:23 am

CS Northridge beats Pacific 71-66 in BWC final

Rodrigue Mels scored 23 points and Cal State Northridge earned its first NCAA tournament appearance in eight years with a 71-66 win over Pacific in the Big West Conference tournament final...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:20 am

Uneasy on Wolves’ Bench, McHale Is the Reluctant Coach

There is a sense that Kevin McHale, the reluctant coach of the reeling Timberwolves, is much more open to coaching than his curmudgeonly demeanor would suggest.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:16 am

American Prugh eases to New Zealand Open triumph

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Alex Prugh shot a final round eight-under 64 to cruise to victory at the co-sanctioned $600,000 New Zealand Open on Sunday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:16 am

For Aston Villa Soccer, a Success Story in Claret and Blue

After an impressive run, Aston Villa is fourth in the English Premier League with fewer than two months of the season remaining.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:09 am

Mickelson Has Company Atop Doral Leader Board

Playing in the final twosome Saturday with Phil Mickelson, Nick Watney carded a five-under 67 to share the lead with Mickelson after three rounds at the WGC-CA Championship.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:04 am

MVP debate begins but doesn't end with LeBron James

The Cavaliers star is the clear favorite for the award, but there is at least one other name in the discussion: Kobe Bryant.

With one month left in the regular season, the debate is in full swing: Kobe Bryant or LeBron James for MVP?


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Bud Selig says he's concerned about the economy

Commissioner acknowledges he wonders how the downturn will affect baseball and says his office has advised teams to prepare. With opening...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

USC wins Pac-10 tournament, avoids livin' at-large

Trojans rally from a 15-point halftime deficit to stun Arizona State, 66-63, in Pacific 10 final, clinching the conference's automatic NCAA tournament bid. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Bud Selig says he's concerned about the economy

Commissioner acknowledges he wonders how the downturn will affect baseball and says his office has advised teams to prepare.

With opening day approaching and the economic crisis deepening, Commissioner Bud Selig says he is increasingly concerned about how significantly baseball might be affected.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

MVP debate begins but doesn't end with LeBron James

The Cavaliers star is the clear favorite for the award, but there is at least one other name in the discussion: Kobe Bryant. With one month...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

UCLA understands its upset loss to USC has consequences

Winning the Pac-10 tournament could have given the Bruins a No. 3 seeding, but now they must wait to see where the NCAA tournament selection committee puts them in the pairings. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Boston won't give up its obsession with Manny Ramirez

Though most fans in Beantown are glad he's gone, they still can't help but spout their opinions. Even players, such as Jonathan Papelbon, are having trouble letting it go. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Roger Federer keeps them happy on a perfect day

He offers just enough drama in victory before a packed house at Indian Wells. It was a day of tennis heaven in...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Camby gets mixed reception

Fans give former Nugget a warm welcome in his first game back in Denver, but Nene and Balkman spoil the visit. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Roger Federer keeps them happy on a perfect day

He offers just enough drama in victory before a packed house at Indian Wells.

It was a day of tennis heaven in the desert Saturday, one of those right out of the Indian Wells tourist brochures.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

The only certainty is that NCAA selection committee will hear complaints

The group has a lot to consider as it puts together the 65-team tournament.

How come our school has to fly to its first-round tournament game, but our rival gets to take a bus?


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Not a banner year for Baron Davis

After signing with the Clippers last off-season, the guard hasn't been able to enjoy his Los Angeles homecoming the way he had envisioned.

Baron Davis walked up, a glazed doughnut in one hand, a stern look in his eyes, flashing a playful smile.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Double-play partners are sticking together

The Dodgers, as former baseball announcer Ernie Harwell would say, are hoping to get "two for the price of one" a lot more often this season.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Boston won't give up its obsession with Manny Ramirez

Though most fans in Beantown are glad he's gone, they still can't help but spout their opinions. Even players, such as Jonathan Papelbon, are having trouble letting it go.

I have a problem with crazy people.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Trojans make a loud statement in earning an improbable title

USC completes a surprising run to Pacific 10 Conference championship after an inconsistent regular season. You...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Hatred isn't a two-way street in Portland

The Trail Blazers and their fans seem to have worked themselves into a state of righteous anger toward the Lakers, but the feelings do not appear mutual.

OK, it's a holy war now, the Lakers and . . . Trail Blazers?


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

The only certainty is that NCAA selection committee will hear complaints

The group has a lot to consider as it puts together the 65-team tournament. How come our school has to fly to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Trojans make a loud statement in earning an improbable title

USC completes a surprising run to Pacific 10 Conference championship after an inconsistent regular season.

You want madness?


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Double-play partners are sticking together

The Dodgers, as former baseball announcer Ernie Harwell would say, are hoping to get "two for the price of one" a lot more often this season.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

USC wins Pac-10 tournament, avoids livin' at-large

Trojans rally from a 15-point halftime deficit to stun Arizona State, 66-63, in Pacific 10 final, clinching the conference's automatic NCAA tournament bid.

Now no one will ever know whether USC did enough in the last week to impress the NCAA tournament selection committee.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

World Baseball Classic: After Drubbing, U.S. Will Face the Dutch

The U.S.’s game against Puerto Rico ended because of the 10-run mercy rule, meaning the Americans felt like high school players for one forgettable night.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 6:59 am

30 Seconds With John McEnroe: The View at 50: He Can Be Serious

John McEnroe is using his 50th birthday to challenge men to make prostate health awareness a priority.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 6:59 am

Flyers 4, Rangers 2: The Old Rangers Return in a Loss to the Flyers

The defeat left the Rangers in seventh place in the Eastern Conference, with a rematch against the Flyers on Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 6:58 am

Cheering Section: Meet Gar Ryness, the Batting Stance Guy

Gar Ryness has a singular talent: an ability to perform comically dead-on impressions of major league baseball hitters upon request.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 6:57 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Brodeur Ties Roy’s Record With 551st Career Victory

Goaltender Martin Brodeur tied Patrick Roy’s N.H.L. career record of 551 victories Saturday night when he led the visiting Devils to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 6:52 am

Shaking Up Derby Trail, 56-to-1 Shot Wins Rebel

Win Willy catapulted past Old Fashioned for an emphatic two-and-a-quarter-length victory in the Grade II, $300,000 Rebel Stakes, turning the Kentucky Derby picture upside down.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Mar 2009 | 6:52 am

Louisville captures first Big East tournament title

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Source: ESPN.com | 15 Mar 2009 | 6:46 am

Federer on top at Indian Wells; women's seeds tumble (AFP)

Jelena Jankovic of Serbia leaves the court after losing to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, on March 14. Pavlyuchenkova won 6-4, 6-4.(AFP/Getty Images/Matthew Stockman)AFP - Roger Federer shook off the rust of a six-week break, his smooth progress into the third round at Indian Wells a marked contrast to turmoil in the women's draw.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Mar 2009 | 6:39 am

Federer, Murray shrug off rust in Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Roger Federer and Andy Murray both shrugged off the rust of enforced layoffs with second-round victories at the ATP event in Indian Wells on Saturday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 6:31 am

Puerto Rico hands U.S. troubling loss at WBC

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Source: ESPN.com | 15 Mar 2009 | 5:56 am

Ogwumike leads No. 2 Stanford past UCLA 73-47

Nnemkadi Ogwumike had 15 points and 10 rebounds as Stanford easily defeated UCLA 73-47 in a semifinal game at the Pac-10 tournament. Stanford (28-4) started the second half on a 20-3 run
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 5:52 am

Liles scores in OT for Avalanche (AP)

Edmonton Oilers center Sam Gagner (89) celebrates a goal (which was later given to teammate Robert Nilsson) and skates by Colorado Avalanche goalie Peter Budaj (31), from Slovakia, Brett Clark, right, and Daniel Tjarnqvist, from Sweden, in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta on Saturday, March 14, 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jimmy Jeong)AP - John-Michael Liles scored 42 seconds into overtime to give the Colorado Avalanche a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Mar 2009 | 5:18 am

Liles scores in OT for Avalanche

John-Michael Liles scored 42 seconds into overtime to give the Colorado Avalanche a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. Darcy Tucker and Paul Stastny also scored for...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 5:11 am

Injury ends Classic for US and Boston star Pedroia

Dustin Pedroia, last season's American League Most Valuable Player, has made an early exit from the United States team in the World Baseball Classic after suffering a strained left oblique...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Mar 2009 | 5:02 am

Tom Verducci: Competing interests blow up on Team USA

Puerto Rico 11, USA 1. Don't be so surprised. This is what can happen at the WBC when winning is not the primary objective, explains SI.com's Tom Verducci.


Source: SI.com | 15 Mar 2009 | 4:47 am

Barbosa's late surge helps Suns beat Thunder (AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, left, is fouled by Phoenix Suns forward Louis Amundson, right, in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 14, 2009, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)AP - Leandro Barbosa scored 11 of his 22 points in the final 6 1/2 minutes Saturday night and the Phoenix Suns rallied to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-95 and snap a six-game losing streak, their longest in four seasons.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Mar 2009 | 4:41 am

Brodeur matches wins mark as Devils top Habs

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Source: ESPN.com | 15 Mar 2009 | 4:02 am

Surging Mississippi State knocks off No. 16 LSU

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Source: ESPN.com | 15 Mar 2009 | 3:44 am

Late 12-2 run pushes No. 8 Duke past Maryland

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Source: ESPN.com | 15 Mar 2009 | 3:07 am

Mickelson, Watney tied for WGC lead at Doral (AP)

Nick Watney, left, and Phil Mickelson shake hands after finishing the 18th hole after the third round at the CA Championship golf tournament Saturday March 14, 2009, in Doral, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)AP - Phil Mickelson learned a little about Nick Watney during his trips to Las Vegas in the offseason while working with Butch Harmon, the swing coach for both of them.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Mar 2009 | 2:50 am

Down goes No. 1: Douglas, Florida State upset UNC (AP)

Florida State guard Toney Douglas, bottom, is helped up by teammates Chris Singleton, left, and  Luke Loucks after their 73-70 win over North Carolina of a NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament in Atlanta, Saturday, March 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)AP - The last time North Carolina came down to the wire against Florida State, Ty Lawson bailed out the Tar Heels.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Mar 2009 | 2:38 am

Brodeur ties NHL record with 551st career win (AP)

New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur falls to the ice after making the save off the Montreal Canadiens during second-period NHL hockey game action Saturday, March 14, 2009, in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Paul Chiasson)AP - Martin Brodeur was welcomed home by Montreal and into the NHL record book.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Mar 2009 | 2:35 am

Federer, Murray reach third round at Indian Wells

Roger Federer took the first step toward another possible final against Rafael Nadal by beating Marc Gicquel 7-6 (4), 6-4 in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Mar 2009 | 2:12 am

Headley, Hundley lead Padres past Giants (AP)

AP - Chase Headley and Nick Hundley each hit a two-run double to help the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 8-4 in a split-squad game on Saturday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Mar 2009 | 1:59 am

Detroit Lions' Cory Redding traded to Seattle Seahawks for Julian Peterson

Lions defensive tackle Cory Redding has been traded to Seattle for linebacker Julian Peterson.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Mar 2009 | 12:36 am

Mariano Rivera of New York Yankees says he'll be ready for Opening Day

Mariano Rivera is ready to pitch in games and says he will be ready for Opening Day.
Source: ESPN.com | 14 Mar 2009 | 11:52 pm

Browns' Stallworth hits, kills pedestrian in Miami

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Police in Miami Beach say Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth has hit and killed a pedestrian with his Bentley.


Source: SI.com | 14 Mar 2009 | 11:08 pm

Mickelson and Watney take control

Americans Phil Mickelson and Nick Watney lead by four strokes going into the final round of the WGC-CA Championship in Florida.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Mar 2009 | 11:07 pm

England earn one-day warm-up win

England are guilty of some lax bowling before gaining a 51-run win over the West Indies Players' Association XI.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Mar 2009 | 10:32 pm

O'Driscoll plays down Slam hype

Captain Brian O'Driscoll insists Ireland are used to the pressure they will face as they aim for a Grand Slam victory against Wales in Cardiff.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Mar 2009 | 9:49 pm

Arsenal 4-0 Blackburn

Andrey Arshavin scores a superb solo goal to open his Arsenal account as Blackburn are completely outclassed.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Mar 2009 | 7:15 pm

Hull 1-1 Newcastle

Premier League strugglers Hull and Newcastle share the points after a nervy encounter at the KC Stadium.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Mar 2009 | 6:08 pm

'Hawks deal Peterson for Lions' Redding

The Seattle Seahawks, unable to get disappointing pass-rusher Julian Peterson to take a pay cut, traded him to Detroit Saturday for defensive lineman Cory Redding, who is in the midst of a big contract of his own.


Source: SI.com | 14 Mar 2009 | 5:58 pm