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Football Hall of Famer, TV star Olsen dies at 69 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Mar 2010 | 2:53 am Man City sign £1bn regeneration dealManchester City Football Club is at the centre of £1bn plans to redevelop a 200-acre site around its Eastlands home.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Mar 2010 | 2:47 am Finishing hole at Doral no easy test (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Mar 2010 | 2:46 am UConn's Calhoun says he will sign a new contract (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Mar 2010 | 2:32 am Kansas State, Kansas romp in Big 12 quarterfinals (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Mar 2010 | 2:28 am Man convicted in slaying of Broncos cornerback (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Mar 2010 | 2:12 am Northants snap up batsman SehwagNorthants sign Indian batsman Virender Sehwag for this summer's Twenty20 campaign.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Mar 2010 | 2:09 am Three of top 4 seeds bumped in Big East quarters (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Mar 2010 | 2:05 am Sutil shines as new season beginsForce India's Adrian Sutil stars in the first practice session of the 2010 Formula 1 season, ahead of Ferrari's Fernando Alonso.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Mar 2010 | 1:51 am AP sources: Woods likely to return at Masters (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Mar 2010 | 1:27 am Murray wants input over captaincyAndy Murray wants the players to be involved in deciding who leads Britain's Davis Cup side should current captain John Lloyd be asked to leave.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Mar 2010 | 1:20 am Magic whip Bulls for 7th straightORLANDO, Fla.(AP) Dwight Howard insists he didn't intend to hurt Derrick Rose . He was just protecting the basket.Source: SI.com | 12 Mar 2010 | 1:17 am Sources: Tiger likely to make return at MastersSource: SI.com | 12 Mar 2010 | 1:17 am Birdies give Schwartzel lead at DoralSource: SI.com | 12 Mar 2010 | 1:17 am Expletive-laced video shows former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach ripping team's "God squad guys," threatening living situations Video shows ex-Texas Tech coach Mike Leach ripping team's "God squad guys" and threatening living situations.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am Merlin Olsen dies at 69; Hall of Fame football star later became actorOlsen was one-quarter of the Los Angeles Rams' Fearsome Foursome as well as a familiar face from 'Little House on the Prairie.' He also served for 15 seasons as football analyst for NBC and CBS. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am Canada's McKeever turning focus to 3rd Paralympics (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Mar 2010 | 12:59 am Calhoun intends to sign new contract with UConnSTORRS, Conn. (AP) -- Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun says he intends to sign a new contract.Source: SI.com | 12 Mar 2010 | 12:55 am Agent Zero moves up: Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas to switch number Gilbert Arenas has submitted paperwork with the NBA to switch his uniform number, the Washington Wizards confirmed Thursday.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Mar 2010 | 12:35 am Woods comeback speculation mountsSpeculation is growing that Tiger Woods will make his return to competitive golf within the next month.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Mar 2010 | 12:17 am Mario Ancic holds court in win at BNP Paribas OpenCroatian took most of last year off from tennis because of mononucleosis, and worked as a lawyer. He wins in first round, as does Carlos Moya.In the last year, Mario Ancic has been both a commerce lawyer in Zagreb, Croatia, and a tennis player. He prefers the outdoor courts to the indoor ones.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Mar 2010 | 12:12 am After Tearing Down Their Roster, Indians Try to RebuildCleveland nearly reached the World Series in 2007. Now, after swapping many stars for prospects, the Indians are looking to construct a championship team.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Mar 2010 | 12:10 am Reports: Signs point to Tiger Woods' return at Masters, Arnold Palmer Invitational or Tavistock Cup More signs are pointing to Tiger Woods' return to golf in two weeks, at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando, according to a report in the New York PostSource: ESPN.com | 12 Mar 2010 | 12:07 am ND a lock; UAB, Memphis, ASU outMake it six straight for the Irish. Notre Dame topped Pitt 50-45 and erased any question about its NCAA tourney worthiness. Andy Glockner updates the cases for other bubble teams.Source: SI.com | 12 Mar 2010 | 12:07 am Quick exit for Melanie OudinThe teenager, the highest-ranked U.S. woman at Indian Wells, falls to Italy’s Roberta Vinci in the first roundThis match slipped away from Melanie Oudin as quickly as her impatient forehands sailed out of the court, big bunches of errors coming faster and faster.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Mar 2010 | 12:07 am Magic cruise past Bulls for seventh straight win Vince Carter had 23 points to help the Orlando Magic pull away early and cruise past the injured Chicago Bulls, 111-82 on Thursday night for a season-high seventh straight win.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Mar 2010 | 11:57 pm Blazers rally to beat Warriors 110-105 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Mar 2010 | 11:54 pm Care confident of England abilityScrum-half Danny Care believes England can produce "something really special" in Saturday's Calcutta Cup match against Scotland.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Mar 2010 | 11:53 pm Win 2,000: Kansas tears away from Texas Tech Cole Aldrich had 12 points and 18 rebounds, and No. 1 Kansas become the third team to reach 2,000 wins by pulling out an 80-68 victory over scrappy Texas Tech on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Mar 2010 | 11:53 pm Winter Games Yield Forecasting InsightsA system used at the Games is part of a program to improve the accuracy of winter storm forecasting.
Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Mar 2010 | 11:50 pm Georgetown 91, Syracuse 84: Syracuse Has a Scare in a Loss to GeorgetownSyracuse center Arinze Onuaku left with an injury but is expected to be back for the N.C.A.A. tournament.
Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Mar 2010 | 11:50 pm U.C.L.A. 75, Arizona 69: U.C.L.A. Ends Arizona’s N.C.A.A. Tournament StreakWith little fanfare or resistance, Arizona’s streak of 25 consecutive N.C.A.A. appearances came to an end.
Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Mar 2010 | 11:50 pm A Push for Binghamton to Exit Division IA statement signed by 18 faculty members recommended a vote on whether Binghamton should remain in Division I after a scandal surrounding the men’s basketball team.
Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Mar 2010 | 11:50 pm Lakers are looking for more than wins on the roadThey will try to get some of their swagger back after a rough patch as they travel to Phoenix and then Northern California.PHOENIX — Here the Lakers go again, back on the road and trying to reclaim the invincible aura they seemed to have lost.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Mar 2010 | 11:45 pm Tomlinson leaves Vikings, headed to Jets (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Mar 2010 | 11:20 pm Manny Ramirez no longer the Dodgers' cover guyThe team's 2010 media guide displays two players — Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp — as the face of the Dodgers.The team's 2010 media guide displays two players — Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp — as the face of the Dodgers.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Mar 2010 | 11:19 pm West Virginia was right to 'bank' its hopes on ButlerDa'Sean Butler banked in a three as time expired that gave WVU a 54-51 win over Cincinnati and capped a wild day. Stewart Mandel says the Mountaineers have a shot at a No. 1 seed.Source: SI.com | 11 Mar 2010 | 11:11 pm Merlin Olsen, 69, Football Star, Commentator and Actor, DiesMr. Olsen was a Hall of Fame tackle who anchored the Los Angeles Rams’ Fearsome Foursome, the line that glamorized defensive play in the N.F.L.
Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Mar 2010 | 11:10 pm UCLA beats Arizona in Pac-10 tournament openerThe Bruins welcome back Reeves Nelson from injury and usher the Wildcats out of the tourney.The Bruins welcome back Reeves Nelson from injury and usher the Wildcats out of the tourney.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Mar 2010 | 11:03 pm College Basketball Roundup: No. 9 Kansas State Cruises Into Big 12 SemifinalsJamar Samuels scored 27 points, and Kansas State turned a rematch against Oklahoma State into a rout with an 83-64 victory in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament.
Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Mar 2010 | 11:00 pm LaDainian Tomlinson meets with Minnesota Vikings, still visiting New York Jets After meeting with Minnesota coach Brad Childress and other members of the organization, LaDainian Tomlinson left the Vikings' facility Thursday evening carrying a Vikings jersey.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Mar 2010 | 10:59 pm Mets’ Jose Reyes Could Start Season on Disabled ListMets shortstop Jose Reyes is likely to start the season on the disabled list, missing two to eight weeks, his agent said on Thursday.
Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Mar 2010 | 10:56 pm Marquette 80, Villanova 76: Marquette Outshoots Villanova to Reach SemifinalsFor the fourth-seeded Wildcats, the loss came at a time when they were already being criticized for losing 5 of their past 10 league games. Marquette will play Georgetown Friday.
Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Mar 2010 | 10:53 pm Butler's 3 sends W. Virginia to Big East semis Da'Sean Butler took an inbounds pass and banked in a 3-pointer from the head of the key at the buzzer to give West Virginia a 54-51 victory over Cincinnati on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Big East tournament.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Mar 2010 | 10:51 pm Tiger Woods won't play at least until the MastersSouth African Charl Schwartzel shoots 67 to lead by one at Doral.Tiger Woods intends to remain out of golf at least until the Masters, two people with knowledge of his plans have told the Associated Press.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Mar 2010 | 10:50 pm On Derby Trail, Atkinson Is Unlikely Rider for Surprising CaracortadoPaul Atkinson, who has never ridden in a Triple Crown race, will be aboard Caracortado, the likely favorite in Saturday’s San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita.
Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Mar 2010 | 10:40 pm Pacers thumbnails■ When, where: Tonight, 7:30, at TD Garden. ■ TV, radio: CSN, WEEI (850).Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Mar 2010 | 10:00 pm Pierce and Allen just trying to do their shareIt’s a classic Catch-22. On the one hand, Celtics coach Doc Rivers feels he has to reestablish Paul Pierce as the go-to guy as his team builds toward the playoffs. On the other, in order to get Ray...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Mar 2010 | 10:00 pm For USC's Michael Cooper and Oregon's Paul Westhead, a new chapterThe ties between the two, whose teams meet Friday in the Pac-10 women’s basketball tournament, go back three decades.Paul Westhead and Michael Cooper go way back. Back to a day when basketball shorts were short, when Converse sneakers ruled, when Westhead coached the Lakers and Cooper was his defensive stopper.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Mar 2010 | 9:58 pm Joe Lemire: Spring Postcard: Retooled Red Sox looking for balanced approachThe Red Sox have turned their focus from offense to defense. Run prevention is Boston's latest approach, and Joe Lemire discovers a team well-equipped to carry out this philosophy.Source: SI.com | 11 Mar 2010 | 9:39 pm UConn coach Jim Calhoun signs extension with Connecticut Huskies Two-time national championship and Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun will return to Connecticut for his 25th season. He agreed to a four-year contract extension with the school on Thursday.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Mar 2010 | 9:37 pm Bill Guerin of Pittsburgh Penguins: Hits to head should result in suspensions -- including Matt Cooke Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bill Guerin says the NHL must outlaw hits to the head.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Mar 2010 | 9:28 pm Pro Football Hall of Famer Olsen dead at age 69SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen has died. He was 69.Source: SI.com | 11 Mar 2010 | 9:03 pm Merlin Olsen: a fearsome Ram of gentle charismaThe Hall of Fame defensive lineman — and, later, TV star — is remembered as even more impressive off the field.The Hall of Fame defensive lineman — and, later, TV star — is remembered as even more impressive off the field.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Mar 2010 | 8:50 pm Tiger to return at familiar AugustaRobert Lusetich explains Tiger Woods' decision to make his much-anticipated return at the Masters.Source: FOXSports.com News | 11 Mar 2010 | 8:26 pm Glazer: Vick content to 'let it all play out'Michael Vick tells Jay Glazer he'll be happy no matter which team he winds up with.Source: FOXSports.com News | 11 Mar 2010 | 8:07 pm Franzen, Zetterberg lead Red WingsJohan Franzen scored twice, and Henrik Zetterberg had a goal and two assists in the Detroit Red Wings' 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night. Tomas Holmstrom added a goalSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Mar 2010 | 8:05 pm Kessel scores in OT for Maple LeafsPhil Kessel scored at 3:33 of overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. With the teams trading chances back in forth during...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Mar 2010 | 8:01 pm Jordan sparks late run, Tulsa prevails 80-64Jerome Jordan had 21 points and 12 rebounds and Tulsa closed with a 27-7 run en route to an 80-64 victory over Marshall on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA tournament.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Mar 2010 | 8:01 pm Redskins' Snyder supports free agency approachDan Snyder's early verdict on Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen: "Great guys. Lucky to have 'em." In brief remarks to reporters before a charity dinner, the Washington Redskins owner said...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Mar 2010 | 8:00 pm Live - Bangladesh v EnglandKevin Pietersen falls for 99 but England continue to dominate the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Mar 2010 | 7:59 pm Kostitsyn gives Canadiens SO win over OilersAndrei Kostitsyn scored on Montreal's fifth shootout attempt and Jaroslav Halak turned aside five shots in the tiebreaker to help the Canadiens extend their winning streak to four games...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Mar 2010 | 7:55 pm Riley, No. 20 Cowgirls hold off Kansas 76-69Andrea Riley scored 37 points, Toni Young added 16 and No. 20 Oklahoma State put away Kansas 76-69 on Thursday in the first round of the Big 12 tournament. Carolyn Davis made a contestedSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Mar 2010 | 7:53 pm Blues-Islanders SumsSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Mar 2010 | 7:51 pm Mason and Blues top Islanders in shootoutT.J. Oshie and Brad Boyes scored shootout goals to lift the surging St. Louis Blues to a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday night. St. Louis won for the sixth time in...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Mar 2010 | 7:50 pm Georgia Tech edges North Carolina 62-58 in ACCsDerrick Favors had 18 points and nine rebounds to help Georgia Tech hold off North Carolina 62-58 in the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament Thursday night. Gani...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Mar 2010 | 7:49 pm Crawford scores 29, Hawks beat Wizards 105-99Jamal Crawford scored 29 points and the Atlanta Hawks avoided a three-game losing streak by beating the Washington Wizards 105-99 Thursday night. Joe Johnson and Al Horford each scored...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Mar 2010 | 7:48 pm Bruins beat Flyers 5-1With Marc Savard most likely out for rest of the season because of a concussion, Patrice Bergeron led the way for the banged-up Boston Bruins .Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Mar 2010 | 7:48 pm Bruins-Flyers SumBoston 1 3 1--5 Philadelphia 0 1 0--1 First Period--1, Boston, Wheeler 15 (Krejci), 13:15. Second Period--2, Philadelphia, Carter 32 (Hartnell), :44 (pp). 3, Boston, Recchi 14 (Bergeron, Seidenberg), 4:37...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Mar 2010 | 7:48 pm Bruins-Flyers SumsBoston 1 3 1--5 Philadelphia 0 1 0--1 First Period--1, Boston, Wheeler 15 (Krejci), 13:15. Penalties--Stuart, Bos, major (fighting), 14:02 Carcillo, Phi, major (fighting), 14:02. Second Period--2, Philadelphia,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Mar 2010 | 7:48 pm Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen disagrees with Torii Hunter's assertion that Latin American players are impostors Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen disagrees with Torii Hunter's assertion that Latin American players are impostors.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Mar 2010 | 7:34 pm Clark found guilty in slaying of Broncos' WilliamsDENVER (AP) -- Suspected gang member Willie Clark has been found guilty of murder in the shooting death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams.Source: SI.com | 11 Mar 2010 | 7:32 pm For Joshua Clottey, a career-defining opportunity comes against Manny PacquiaoClottey, a 15-2 underdog in Saturday’s WBO welterweight title fight, is ready to give Pacquiao ‘the fight of his life.’Joshua Clottey has already addressed all questions about his desire out of the ring.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Mar 2010 | 7:11 pm For Joshua Clottey, a career-defining opportunity comes against Manny PacquiaoClottey, a 15-2 underdog in Saturday’s WBO welterweight title fight, is ready to give Pacquiao ‘the fight of his life.’ ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Mar 2010 | 7:11 pm Jonathan Bernier expected to start for Kings against DallasThe goalie was recalled from Manchester of the American Hockey League on an emergency basis and is likely to replace Jonathan Quick, who is with his wife for the birth of their first child. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Mar 2010 | 7:09 pm Angels center fielder Torii Hunter vows to watch what he says to reportersDealing with fallout from his remarks about race and baseball in a USA Today article, he meets with team officials Thursday.Torii Hunter is one of baseball's most accessible and quotable players, but the center fielder emerged from a lengthy closed-door meeting with Manager Mike Scioscia , General Manager Tony Reagins and team executive Tim Mead Thursday vowing to be more guarded with reporters and his choice of words.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Mar 2010 | 6:53 pm Angels center fielder Torii Hunter vows to watch what he says to reportersDealing with fallout from his remarks about race and baseball in a USA Today article, he meets with team officials Thursday. Torii Hunter...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Mar 2010 | 6:53 pm Teenager Stephens gets first WTA win at Indian WellsSloane Stephens got her first victory on the WTA Tour, beating Lucie Hradecka of the Czech Republic 7-6 (5), 7-6 (7) in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Mar 2010 | 6:50 pm Jered Weaver sharp in Angels' loss to ArizonaRight-handed pitcher gives up one run and three hits in three innings of a 4-1 loss to Diamondbacks. Mike Napoli hits third homer of spring. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Mar 2010 | 6:44 pm Calhoun agrees to extension with UConnSource: FOXSports.com News | 11 Mar 2010 | 6:27 pm Costly mistakes doom CincinnatiThe Big East's day of quarterfinal upsets ended with an unlikely long shot.Source: FOXSports.com News | 11 Mar 2010 | 6:17 pm Vikes make pitch to Tomlinson; no deal reachedEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- LaDainian Tomlinson visited the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday to discuss joining Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield.Source: SI.com | 11 Mar 2010 | 5:36 pm Notre Dame upsets PittsburghLuke Harangody came off the bench and hit three key free throws in the final two minutes, helping Notre Dame hold off No. 16 Pittsburgh 50-45 in the Big East tournament quarterfinals Thursday night for its season-best sixth straight victory.Source: FOXSports.com News | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:53 pm Casey makes solid start in MiamiEngland's Paul Casey stands two shots behind leader Charl Schwartzel after the first round of the CA Championship in Miami.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:35 pm Drogba scoops top African awardIvory Coast and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is named African Footballer of the Year.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:35 pm Hingis to face Serena in World Team Tennis playMartina Hingis will face top-ranked Serena Williams and two former No. 1 players in World Team Tennis competition.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:11 pm A Special Offer From Our SponsorSource: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:11 pm Clijsters to start grass-court season at EastbourneU.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters and Caroline Wozniacki will begin their 2010 grass-court seasons at Eastbourne.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:10 pm Ennis ready for tough Doha taskJessica Ennis says she will have to produce the best performance of her career if she wants to win the pentathlon at the World Indoor Championships in Doha.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Mar 2010 | 3:18 pm Lusetich: Tiger will return at the MastersForget Bay Hill, Tiger has his sights on AugustaSource: FOXSports.com News | 11 Mar 2010 | 3:07 pm Marquette upends No. 10 VillanovaLazar Hayward gave Marquette the lead for good with a 3-pointer with 1:51 to play, then added the clinching free throws with 3.2 seconds left, and the Golden Eagles went on to another close win, 80-76 over No. 10 Villanova on Thursday in the Big East tournament quarterfinals.Source: FOXSports.com News | 11 Mar 2010 | 12:17 pm Tomlinson visits Vikings, could join AP in star-studded backfieldLaDainian Tomlinson visited the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday to discuss joining Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield.Source: FOXSports.com News | 11 Mar 2010 | 10:41 am NFL Hall of Famer, ex-TV actor Merlin Olsen dead at 69Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen has died. He was 69.Source: FOXSports.com News | 11 Mar 2010 | 9:54 am Hoyas stun No. 3 'Cuse in Big East tourneyMadness starts early as the Hoyas beat 'Cuse in thriller.Source: FOXSports.com News | 11 Mar 2010 | 9:49 am Nadal to return to Wimbledon tune-up this yearRafael Nadal will return to Queen's this year after he was unable to defend his title at the grass-court tournament in 2009.
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