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Source: ESPN.com | 21 Mar 2009 | 2:05 pm

No. 13 Cleveland St shocks Wake Forest 84-69 (AP)

Cleveland State's Trevon Harmon (3) pumps his fists during the first half against Wake Forest at the first-round men's NCAA college basketball tournament game in Miami, Fla., Friday, March 20 2009. (Photo/Wilfredo Lee).AP - The Cleveland State Vikings remain unbeaten in first-round NCAA tournament games.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Mar 2009 | 1:57 pm

Live scores - Premiership

Bath face Newcastle and Leicester take on Saracens in Saturday's two matches.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Mar 2009 | 1:51 pm

Chapchai sets Asian Tour record

Thailand's Chapchai Nirat wins the SAIL Open with a new Asian Tour record score.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Mar 2009 | 1:08 pm

Jones confirms Rome swim is not on the cards

World record holder Liesel Jones confirmed she would not compete at July's World Swimming Championships in Rome despite easily winning the 100m breaststroke at the Australian selection...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Mar 2009 | 12:36 pm

Live text - Six Nations

Italy play France and England host Scotland before the championship decider between Wales and Ireland in Cardiff.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Mar 2009 | 12:28 pm

Live text - Premier League

Struggling Portsmouth host Everton in Saturday's early game, ahead of six more Premier League matches.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Mar 2009 | 12:00 pm

De Villiers stretches S. Africa's cricket lead

AB de Villiers advanced to 90 not out as South Africa stretched their lead on the third morning of the third Test against Australia at Newlands Saturday. South Africa were 508 for six at
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Mar 2009 | 11:53 am

Siena beats Ohio State in double overtime, 74-72 (AP)

Siena's Ronald Moore (25) is hugged by Kenny Hasbrouck, right, after Moore's three-point shot with 3.9 seconds left in the second overtime beat Ohio State 74-72 in a first-round NCAA men's college basketball tournament game early Saturday morning, March 21, 2009, in Dayton, Ohio. Siena  advances to Sunday's second round against Louisville. (AP Photo/Skip Peterson)AP - Siena strikes again. Ronald Moore hit a 3-pointer with 3.9 seconds left in the second overtime — from the identical spot he made one at the end of the first OT — as the Saints beat eighth-seeded Ohio State 74-72 on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA tournament.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Mar 2009 | 11:49 am

China's Wu retains golf lead

Local favourite Wu Weihuang shot a two-under-par 70 to go 13-under and hold a three-stroke lead after the third round of the Dell Championship in Xiamen on Saturday. But the 40-year-old...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Mar 2009 | 11:44 am

Live text - SPL

Kilmarnock host Motherwell in the lunchtime kick-off in the first of Saturday's five Scottish Premier League matches.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Mar 2009 | 11:41 am

Nirat wins on Asian Tour with 32-under par (AP)

AP - Chapchai Nirat of Thailand shot a final-round 67 and finished 32-under par to win the Asian Tour's SAIL Open on Saturday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Mar 2009 | 11:39 am

David Stern shares plans for 'substantive' talks with players union

NBA commissioner David Stern expressed cautious optimism this week that he can eventually broker a new labor agreement, saying he and NBA Players Association chief Billy Hunter will meet as early as May or June for "substantive" talks.
Source: ESPN.com | 21 Mar 2009 | 11:38 am

Strauss bemused by Windies error

England captain Andrew Strauss admits his side were bewildered after being gifted victory in the first one-day international against the West Indies.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Mar 2009 | 10:54 am

Midwest: No. 13 Cleveland State 84, No. 4 Wake Forest 69: A Cleveland State Rout in Night of Upsets

After 23 years of scandal, tragedy and anonymity, Cleveland State returned to a lofty perch in the N.C.A.A.


Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 10:45 am

Harbhajan spins India to victory

India record their first win in New Zealand in 33 years as a six-wicket haul from Harbhajan Singh spins them to a ten-wicket victory in the first Test.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Mar 2009 | 10:31 am

Nirat wins on Asian Tour with 32-under par

Chapchai Nirat of Thailand shot a final-round 67 and finished 32-under par to win the Asian Tour's SAIL Open on Saturday. The 25-year-old Nirat birdied his final hole on the par-72...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Mar 2009 | 10:01 am

Brodeur makes 35 saves for 101st shutout (AP)

New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur (30) sits on the puck as Minnesota Wild's James Sheppard (51) looks for a rebound during the third period an NHL hockey game in Newark, N.J. Friday, March 20, 2009. Brodeur recorded a shutout as New Jersey won 4-0. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)AP - Martin Brodeur is closing in on another record.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Mar 2009 | 9:18 am

Wright, No. 11 Dayton fly past West Virginia 68-60

Dayton is haunted by Bob Huggins no longer. Chris Wright scored a career-high 27 points to lead the 11th-seeded Flyers to a 68-60 win over sixth-seeded West Virginia on Friday in the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Mar 2009 | 9:17 am

Wright, No. 11 Dayton fly past West Virginia 68-60 (AP)

Dayton's Chris Wright (33) shoots over West Virginia's John Flowers (41) during a first-round men's NCAA college basketball tournament game, Friday, March 20, 2009, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)AP - Dayton is haunted by Bob Huggins no longer. Chris Wright scored a career-high 27 points to lead the 11th-seeded Flyers to a 68-60 win over sixth-seeded West Virginia on Friday in the Midwest Regional, their first victory in the NCAA tournament in 19 years.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Mar 2009 | 9:17 am

Martin makes it 2 poles in a row at Bristol (AP)

Mark Martin looks at his computer during practice for the Food City 500 NASCAR race in Bristol, Tennessee Friday, March 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)AP - A week away from the racetrack gave Mark Martin the break he needed from his disastrous start to the season. It certainly didn't slow him down.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Mar 2009 | 8:57 am

Martin makes it 2 poles in a row at Bristol

A week away from the racetrack gave Mark Martin the break he needed from his disastrous start to the season. It certainly didn't slow him down. Martin won his second straight pole Friday
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Mar 2009 | 8:57 am

Garnett returns in Celtics' 80-77 win over Spurs (AP)

Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett (5) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs' Matt Boner (15) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio on Friday, March 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Delcia Lopez)AP - Kevin Garnett finally came back for Boston, but could only watch and writhe on the bench as the Celtics won a nail-biter.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Mar 2009 | 8:54 am

Hughes comes up big in Badgers' 61-59 win over FSU (AP)

Wisconsin guard Trevon Hughes (3) goes up for the winning basket converting into a three-point play with in the final seconds of overtime against Florida State in a first-round men's NCAA college basketball tournament game in Boise, Idaho, Friday, March 20, 2009. Wisconsin won 61-59. (AP Photo/Matt Cilley)AP - After spending all night doing the dirty work on defense, Trevon Hughes got a more glamorous role at the end: Shooter of the crazy, spinning, bank shot with the season on the line. Otherwise known as the game-winner for Wisconsin.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Mar 2009 | 8:51 am

Jimenez searching for consistency on mound (AP)

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez warms up to work the first inning against the Kansas City Royals during a spring training baseball game in Tucson, Ariz., Tuesday, March 17, 2009.  (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)AP - Ubaldo Jimenez's best friend on the mound is his four-seam fastball.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Mar 2009 | 8:38 am

Jimenez searching for consistency on mound

Ubaldo Jimenez's best friend on the mound is his four-seam fastball. It's also been his foe at times. That's why the Colorado Rockies pitcher is attempting to become less reliant on a
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Mar 2009 | 8:38 am

Man Utd mettle to be tested at Fulham

After last weekend's 4-1 hammering by Liverpool, Manchester United's performance at Fulham on Saturday is certain to be closely examined for clues as to the state of the champions' psyche.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Mar 2009 | 8:38 am

Manuel: Phillies' Condrey 'a staff saver'

Clay Condrey's work goes largely unnoticed. The 33-year-old Philadelphia Phillies pitcher gets the ball after Cole Hamels and before Brad Lidge. He's a middle reliever that lacks the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Mar 2009 | 8:37 am

Back on track, Stricker looking for a win

Steve Stricker finished lunch and headed back to the practice range at Innisbrook, where he grabbed two bags of balls and stood in the warm wind for nearly an hour to make sure his swing...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Mar 2009 | 8:37 am

Celtics get Garnett back in win over Spurs (AP)

Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett (5) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs' Matt Boner (15) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio on Friday, March 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Delcia Lopez)AP - Kevin Garnett swished a few jumpers, dunked one basket and put in another. Playing for the first time in a month, the Boston big man looked healthy and was on a roll in a tight game.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Mar 2009 | 8:33 am

Japan Defeats Korea, Setting Semifinal Games

Japan beat Korea 6-2 in the World Baseball Classic, setting the matchups for semifinal games this weekend in Los Angeles.


Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 8:14 am

Marist's Confidence Comes From Fitz's Experience

The Marist women's basketball team is not a one woman show, but Rachele Fitz, the junior power forward, is the leader of the 29-3 midmajor team looking to make a run.


Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 8:13 am

Pérez Makes Strong Return With Mets After Shaky W.B.C.

Oliver Pérez put his World Baseball Classic performance behind him in his return to his major league team, pitching three shutout innings in the Mets’ 4-0 victory over the Orioles.


Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 8:13 am

As Rodriguez’s Hip Heals, a Ski Town Shrugs

Alex Rodriguez, the Yankees' third baseman, hardly stands out in the snowcapped resort town in Colorado where celebrities and athletes come to ski and seek repair at a renowned medical clinic.


Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 8:13 am

South: No. 3 Syracuse 59, No. 14 Stephen F. Austin 44: N.C.A.A. Drought Over, Syracuse Moves to Second Round

The No. 3 Orange turned back the clock on Friday afternoon, cruising past No. 14 Stephen F. Austin in what was never really a game.


Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 8:12 am

West: No. 6 Marquette 58, No. 11 Utah State 57: Marquette Too Much for Crowd Favorite Utah State

The sixth-seeded Marquette Eagles did nothing to shed their vulnerability Friday afternoon, but they were able to shed 11th-seeded Utah State.


Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 8:12 am

Zvonareva sets up Ivanovic clash

Russian Vera Zvonareva eased aside doubles partner Victoria Azarenka to claim the first spot in the final of the Indian Wells tournament
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Mar 2009 | 7:58 am

For Snowboarders, Olympic Qualifying Is Slippery Slope

In a sport known for individuality, top professional snowboarders can at least agree on their outrage about a skiing sanctioning body overseeing Olympic qualifying for their sport.


Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 7:39 am

In-form Roddick hammers Djokovic

Andy Roddick upsets defending champion Novak Djokovic with a 6-3 6-2 win in the Indian Wells quarter-finals, while Rafael Nadal sees off Juan Martin del Potro.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Mar 2009 | 7:34 am

Siena strikes in overtime to knock out Ohio St.

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Source: ESPN.com | 21 Mar 2009 | 7:12 am

Essay: First Step in Becoming a Winner: Act Like One

A center on North Carolina’s women’s basketball team transferred to Harvard to learn from the only coach to lead a No. 16 team to victory in an N.C.A.A. tournament game.


Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 7:01 am

Wise nets 29 as 'Zona bounces Utah

So much for the notion Arizona might not have belonged in the NCAA tournament.


Source: SI.com | 21 Mar 2009 | 7:01 am

Bruins face a roadblock, courtesy of the NCAA

There's nothing neutral about the site for their second-round game against Villanova.

It is evident the moment you leave south Philadelphia's grimy streets for the reality of the Wachovia Center parking lot.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

The Lakers' missing killer instinct and knock-down shooters

Are they coming up short, and who would win a street fight: Kobe Bryant or Ron Artest?

Readers' questions for our Lakers beat reporter Mike Bresnahan.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

John Lackey unhappy with pace of talks

Pitcher is looking for a long-term deal before season starts. Team says there are no updates.

Negotiations between the Angels and John Lackey on a contract extension are moving at a glacial pace that has left the ace right-hander wondering just how strongly the team wants to retain him.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Andy Roddick takes what Novak Djokovic gives him

The air barely moved in the desert Saturday at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. The same thing could be said for a couple of men's tennis players.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Villanova can see Big East in the Bruins

Wildcats say they are impressed by UCLA's intensity on defense and its mental toughness.

Something about watching UCLA on videotape impressed the Villanova players.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Trojans soar past Eagles

Taj Gibson makes all 10 of his shots and sparks a big second half as USC easily advances to the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Taj Gibson was playing like the point guard he used to be, back in Brooklyn before he sprouted into the lanky 6-foot-9 monster he has become for USC.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

USC, Pac-10 bust Obama's bracket, and his chops

Trojans poke fun at the president after a 72-55 win over Boston College that helps conference go 5-1 in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The chief executive pegged the Pac-10 at 1-5.

USC guard Dwight Lewis looked up from his locker-room chair at a stadium named after a former vice president and took a shot at the current executive branch.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Shaky Claudio Vargas may win Dodgers' rotation spot

Candidates haven't been too impressive as they fight for job as No. 5 starter.

Claudio Vargas emerged on Friday night as the leading candidate to be the Dodgers' fifth starter.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Long trip presents Lakers with motivated opponents

The seven-game journey includes no great teams, but many are young and trying to get into the playoffs.

The Lakers' longest trip of the season, which starts with a game tonight in Chicago, doesn't have the same allure as their journey last month when they finished with wins at Boston and Cleveland.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Dwight Lewis gets Trojans started

He scores eight of USC's first 10 points in the victory over Boston College.

Dwight Lewis took a pass in the corner, just as he did as time ran out against Arizona State in the Pacific 10 Conference tournament title game. He made a three-point basket, just as he did in that night, to get USC on the scoreboard against Boston College on Friday.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Mark Martin earns second consecutive pole at Bristol

Mark Martin has won the pole at Bristol Motor Speedway. He turned a lap at 125.773 mph to earn the top starting spot for Friday's race.
Source: ESPN.com | 21 Mar 2009 | 6:53 am

Celtics escape when Spurs miss six free throws

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Source: ESPN.com | 21 Mar 2009 | 6:49 am

Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer will not be ready for Opening Day

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer says he won't be ready to play by opening day due to lingering pain and inflammation in his lower back.
Source: ESPN.com | 21 Mar 2009 | 6:47 am

Midwest: No. 9 Siena 74, No. 8 Ohio State 72: Siena Beats Ohio State in 2 Overtimes

Siena outlasted Ohio State in a wild, back-and-forth game in which Ohio State led during most of regulation and the second overtime.


Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Mar 2009 | 6:45 am

One tough Cinderella

MIAMI -- It was the kind of block that ends games long before the clock strikes zero. It began with a slap of palm on leather. It continued with a scream.


Source: SI.com | 21 Mar 2009 | 6:42 am

Seth Davis: Reviewing Day 2 of the tournament

Siena's thrilling OT victory, Wake's flameout & other Day 2 thoughts.


Source: SI.com | 21 Mar 2009 | 6:36 am

Not a bracket buster: Obama OK with Coach K

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said his wife felt the need to send a text message to Reggie Love, President Barack Obama's personal aide, on Thursday to clarify a statement her husband had made on Wednesday.
Source: ESPN.com | 21 Mar 2009 | 6:25 am

Siena nails last-ditch 3, stuns Ohio State in 2OT

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- Siena strikes again.


Source: SI.com | 21 Mar 2009 | 6:09 am

Gibson's perfect shooting leads USC over BC

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Source: ESPN.com | 21 Mar 2009 | 5:58 am

Pittsburgh survives scare from East Tenn. State

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Source: ESPN.com | 21 Mar 2009 | 5:53 am

Marquette's free throws throw off Utah State

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Source: ESPN.com | 21 Mar 2009 | 5:37 am

L'ville rolls Morehead

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- Go ahead, Louisville. Dance away.


Source: SI.com | 21 Mar 2009 | 3:27 am

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 21 Mar 2009 | 1:11 am

Sharapova not ready to play singles at Key Biscayne

Maria Sharapova withdrew Friday from the upcoming Sony Ericsson Open, saying she's not ready to play a full tournament of singles as she recovers from a shoulder injury.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 21 Mar 2009 | 1:11 am

Fan dies after collapsing at Miami NCAA venue

MIAMI (AP) -- A male fan in his mid-70s has died after collapsing at the NCAA tournament site in Miami.


Source: SI.com | 21 Mar 2009 | 12:48 am

No. 1 Pitt denies ETSU's upset bid

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- Pittsburgh intends to make history in this year's NCAA tournament. The Panthers almost did in their first game.


Source: SI.com | 21 Mar 2009 | 12:38 am

Ferguson predicts Benitez spree

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson expects Liverpool rival Rafa Benitez to go on spending spree now he has signed a new contract.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Mar 2009 | 11:25 pm

Elway: Broncos-Cutler feud 'sad ... unfortunate'

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- John Elway is saddened for both Jay Cutler and the Denver Broncos in the simmering feud that could end in an ugly split.


Source: SI.com | 20 Mar 2009 | 11:09 pm

Martin makes it two in a row with Food City pole

BRISTOL, Tennessee (AP) -- After going eight years without winning a pole, Mark Martin earned his second in a row for NASCAR's Food City 500 on Friday.


Source: SI.com | 20 Mar 2009 | 10:44 pm

Team USA taps Oswalt to start in WBC semifinal

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- After opening in Toronto and then feeling like the visiting team in Miami, the United States hopes its first appearance in the World Baseball Classic's final four gets the attention of Americans.


Source: SI.com | 20 Mar 2009 | 10:40 pm

Roddick tops Djokovic to set up semifinal against Nadal

Andy Roddick beat defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-2 in the BNP Paribas Open on Friday and will meet No. 1 Rafael Nadal in the semifinals.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 20 Mar 2009 | 10:40 pm

Federer to skip Monte Carlo clay court tournament

Roger Federer will skip the Monte Carlo Masters next month, while Rafael Nadal will attempt a record fifth straight title.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 20 Mar 2009 | 6:25 pm