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France edge out England to seal Six Nations Grand Slam (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Mar 2010 | 3:15 am Fergie takes aim at Liverpool with one-season jibe (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Mar 2010 | 2:38 am Pune and Kochi to join 2011 IPLPune and Kochi buy Indian Premier League franchises for the 2011 season.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Mar 2010 | 2:28 am Australia poised for Test victoryAustralia closed in on victory in the first Test in Wellington after forcing New Zealand to follow on.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Mar 2010 | 2:08 am Midwest: Northern Iowa 69, Kansas 67: Northern Iowa Upsets Overall No. 1 Seed KansasAli Farokhmanesh’s 20-footer stretched a 1-point lead to 4, and the Panthers held on for a stunning upset.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:48 am Shaun White Skips U.S. Open, but His Influence Is on DisplayShaun White skipped the United States Open Snowboarding Championships, but many of those who did compete borrowed from his earlier routines.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:30 am Helene Elliott: Workmanlike win is a key one for KingsThey edge the New York Islanders, 1-0, and move up to fifth place in the Western Conference.Coach Terry Murray seemed surprised when a reporter suggested that the Kings, though able to grind out a 1-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday at Staples Center, still aren't out of the woods as far as playing well enough to secure a playoff spot in the tightly bunched Western Conference.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:27 am Report: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin concerned about allegations against Ben Roethlisberger Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin isn't hiding his anxiety about the sexual-assault allegation against quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.Source: ESPN.com | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:14 am K-State reaches first regional semi since 1988 Jacob Pullen scored 20 of his career-high 34 points in the first half to help dig No. 2 seed Kansas State out of an early 10-point hole, and the Wildcats turned away Jimmer Fredette and BYU 84-72.Source: ESPN.com | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:10 am Kentucky whacks Wake for 2nd tourney blowout Darius Miller scored a career-high 20 points and top-seeded Kentucky made easy work of No. 9 Wake Forest during a 90-60 rout Saturday night in the second round of the NCAA tournament.Source: ESPN.com | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:10 am Keeping Score: Religion’s Role in Hank Greenberg’s Pursuit of Babe RuthIn 1938, Hank Greenberg walked in 15.9 percent of his plate appearances through the end of August 1938. In September, that rate jumped to 20.4 percent.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am In Morocco, an Off-Road Rally for Women OnlyThe Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles is an endurance test through the desert of about 550 miles.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am In-Box: Letters to the EditorReaders sound off on the N.B.A. and N.C.A.A., an academic adviser at Xavier, the N.C.A.A. tournament and halfpipes for snowboarders.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am Dodgers' opening-day starter is up in the airJoe Torre says a decision won't come until after Tuesday.Joe Torre says a decision won't come until after Tuesday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am For Cuban players, getting off the island means a payday, but also a priceTalented players from the island nation are defecting and signing with major league teams at an ever-increasing rate. But money often can't buy happiness, when leaving comes at the cost of loved ones left behind.Leaving home wasn't as simple as Aroldis Chapman had hoped.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am UCLA women pin hopes on true freshmanMarkel Walker will make the first of what Coach Nikki Caldwell hopes will be numerous NCAA tournament appearances Sunday night.A lot is hanging on Markel Walker s 19-year-old shoulders. Only the UCLA jersey is evident, flashing her No. 23, digits she chose because only the best wear them.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am UCLA women pin hopes on true freshmanMarkel Walker will make the first of what Coach Nikki Caldwell hopes will be numerous NCAA tournament appearances Sunday night. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am Andrew Bynum could be out for two weeksThe Lakers center’s Achilles’ tendon injury is a strain, not a tear, which is good news. But he’s still expected to miss six games, including the five-game trip that starts Wednesday,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am Andrew Bynum could be out for two weeksThe Lakers center’s Achilles’ tendon injury is a strain, not a tear, which is good news. But he’s still expected to miss six games, including the five-game trip that starts Wednesday, before being re-evaluated.The Lakers center’s Achilles’ tendon injury is a strain, not a tear, which is good news. But he’s still expected to miss six games, including the five-game trip that starts Wednesday, before being re-evaluated.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am World Cup bets tilt on trivia tooBeyond determining point spreads, the odds can turn on David Beckham's injury or even the color of a player's shoes.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am Bill Dwyre: At Indian Wells, no madness, no marquee matchups, but some fine tennisThe BNP Paribas Open closes with Roddick vs. Ljubicic. For those who tune in, it could be a special match. In...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am Helene Elliott: Workmanlike win is a key one for KingsThey edge the New York Islanders, 1-0, and move up to fifth place in the Western Conference. Coach Terry Murray...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am Bill Dwyre: At Indian Wells, no madness, no marquee matchups, but some fine tennisThe BNP Paribas Open closes with Roddick vs. Ljubicic. For those who tune in, it could be a special match.In the Good Ol' USA, you have to be a real tennis aficionado to fully know and appreciate Ivan Ljubicic. Not so much for Andy Roddick.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am Dodgers' opening-day starter is up in the airJoe Torre says a decision won't come until after Tuesday. Joe Torre says a decision won't come until after Tuesday...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am Mark Heisler: Our annual March Madness mock draftJohn Wall of Kentucky heads the list of NBA-bound collegians. John Wall of Kentucky heads the list of NBA-bound...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am For Cuban players, getting off the island means a payday, but also a priceTalented players from the island nation are defecting and signing with major league teams at an ever-increasing rate. But money often can't buy happiness, when leaving comes at the cost of loved ones left...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am European Champions League play could benefit Italy in World CupOnly one player virtually guaranteed to be on the team’s roster is still playing in the Champions League, which means more players will have time to rest before the World Cup begins June 11. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am St. Mary's stuns Villanova for berth in Sweet 16 Omar Samhan was an unstoppable Gael force and played the game of his career, finishing with 32 points and seven rebounds to lead 10th-seeded Saint Mary's past Villanova 75-68 on Saturday and improbably into the NCAA tournament's round of 16.Source: ESPN.com | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:59 am NCAA tournament provides shock and chalk valueThe top-seeded Jayhawks are rocked by Northern Iowa, the biggest upset on a day that also claims Villanova, New Mexico. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:59 am NCAA tournament provides shock and chalk valueThe top-seeded Jayhawks are rocked by Northern Iowa, the biggest upset on a day that also claims Villanova, New Mexico.The top-seeded Jayhawks are rocked by Northern Iowa, the biggest upset on a day that also claims Villanova, New Mexico.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:59 am Washington sends New Mexico homeSource: SI.com | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:57 am Kentucky runs away from Wake ForestSource: SI.com | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:57 am Pierce leads Celts past Mavs for 4th straight winDALLAS(AP) The Boston Celtics got the split they wanted with the Dallas Mavericks .Source: SI.com | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:57 am Baylor holds off ODUSource: SI.com | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:57 am Winn: Kentucky becomes tourney favoriteMoments after Kansas went down, Kentucky thoroughly dominated Wake Forest 90-60. Luke Winn declares the 'Cats the new favorite, and touches on the NCAA tournament's cult hero.Source: SI.com | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:57 am Saint Mary's ousts No. 2 seed 'NovaSource: SI.com | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:57 am NCAA: Bracket-busting day thanks to Northern Iowa (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:48 am Bracket buster: Northern Iowa stuns No. 1 Kansas (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:47 am Tennis Roundup: Ljubicic Upsets Nadal; Roddick Joins Him in FinalIvan Ljubicic rode his big serve past Rafael Nadal in the BNP Paribas Open semifinals. He’ll face Andy Roddick in the final.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:40 am Davis: Breaking down KU's shocking lossNorthern Iowa eliminated Kansas? Seth Davis is in a state of shock. The Panthers stepped up and performed while KU crumbled in a 69-67 thriller that has shaken up the tournament.Source: SI.com | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:26 am Youth a double-edged sword for KentuckyKentucky's youth makes it the front-runner ... yet vulnerable.Source: FOXSports.com News | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:19 am NCAA tournament Day 3 wrapPanthers' shocker causes biggest ruckus on Day 3 of NCAA tourney.Source: FOXSports.com News | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:18 am Celtics deep-six the MavericksDALLAS — The number Doc Rivers had in his head was six. Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Terry, and J.J. Barrea were throwing darts at the Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks were eating away at the Celtics’...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:12 am N.B.A. Roundup: Pierce and Rondo Lead Celtics’ Late Surge Against MavericksChris Bosh scored 23 of his 36 points in the second half Saturday night, and the slumping Raptors kept the Nets on the road to an N.B.A. single-season record for futility.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:10 am Roundup: M.L.S. and Players Reach Agreement on a New DealMajor League Soccer and its players signed a five-year labor contract Saturday that avoids a strike that had been scheduled for this week.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:10 am NFL hopefuls try to make a lasting first impressionSome think of creative ways to show off their athletic gifts. The videos are on YouTube.They didn't play football at big schools or feel the warmth of the national spotlight. But for some NFL prospects, instant recognition -- or maybe just YouTube glory -- was a mere hop, flip and a jump away.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:04 am Three Fringe Pitchers Make Cases for Mets’ StaffNelson Figueroa, Pat Misch and Hisanori Takahashi all began spring training with virtual shutouts.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am Houts, Robinson lead Georgia past Tulane 64-59 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Mar 2010 | 11:55 pm UNI knocks out Kansas, advances to Sweet 16 Ali Farokhmanesh hit another big 3-pointer with 34 seconds left and Northern Iowa pulled off the biggest upset in the NCAA tournament, beating top overall seed Kansas 69-67 in the second round on Saturday.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Mar 2010 | 11:55 pm Analysis: Revisiting Stereotypes in Wake of Griner IncidentA debate over aggression in women’s sports takes place against the backdrop of violence in athletics over all.
Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Mar 2010 | 11:50 pm NBA Roundup: Saturday's actionEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Chris Bosh got a pep talk from his teammates on Saturday night and it paid off in a big way. With the Raptors in the midst of a slump, Bosh scored 23 of his 36 ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Mar 2010 | 11:50 pm Pierce leads Celtics past streaking Mavericks (Reuters)Reuters - The Boston Celtics derailed the Dallas Mavericks' bid to move into second place in the Western Conference with a 102-93 victory on Saturday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Mar 2010 | 11:47 pm Solis stops Drummond after just three rounds at Key West Fight NightKEY WEST, Fla. - Former Cuban Olympic gold medallist Odlanier Solis defended his World Boxing Council International heavyweight championship title Saturday night when Carl Drummond quit...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Mar 2010 | 11:43 pm Celtics beat Mavericks to extend NBA win streakPaul Pierce scored 29 points, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 10 rebounds as the Boston Celtics extended their win streak to four games with a 102-93 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Mar 2010 | 11:41 pm Nadal shrugs off Ljubicic loss at Indian Wells as a blipINDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal described his stunning semi-final loss to Ivan Ljubicic on Saturday as an "accident," and felt he had been playing close to his best at the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Mar 2010 | 11:34 pm Del Bosco finishes team-high fourth at World Cup ski-cross event in SpainSIERRA NEVADA, Spain - Chris Del Bosco was the top Canadian on Saturday at a World Cup ski-cross event, placing fourth in the men's competition. Del Bosco finished fourth in the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Mar 2010 | 11:33 pm Roddick beats Soderling in 3 setsAndy Roddick took his beat-up body back home after losing in San Jose and Memphis last month. A couple weeks of workouts, practice, massage and chiropractic treatments later, he got his...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Mar 2010 | 11:32 pm No. 1 Stanford rolls past Riverside in NCAAsTara VanDerveer didn't have to say anything about upsets, even right after the favored Kansas men were shocked out of the tournament by Northern Iowa just before Stanford took the court.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Mar 2010 | 11:28 pm Cain has double-double; top seed Lady Vols roll Kelley Cain had 18 points and 12 rebounds as top seed Tennessee beat No. 16 seeded Austin Peay 75-42 on Saturday in the opening round of the NCAA women's tournament.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Mar 2010 | 11:23 pm Quick blanks Islanders 1-0 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Mar 2010 | 11:21 pm Quick blanks Islanders 1-0Jonathan Quick posted his fourth shutout of the season and Brad Richardson scored in the first period, leading the Los Angeles Kings to a 1-0 victory over the New York Islanders on SaturdaySource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Mar 2010 | 11:12 pm Padres 5, Dodgers 1Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Mar 2010 | 11:03 pm Padres' LeBlanc retires 14 of first 15 battersWade LeBlanc retired 14 of the first 15 batters he faced Saturday night and the San Diego Padres cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a matchup of split squads. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Mar 2010 | 10:59 pm Padres' LeBlanc retires 14 of first 15 batters (AP)AP - Wade LeBlanc retired 14 of the first 15 batters he faced Saturday night and the San Diego Padres cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a matchup of split squads.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Mar 2010 | 10:59 pm Furyk takes control in Tampa (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Mar 2010 | 10:47 pm Pierce, Celtics top Mavs, win fourth straightSource: FOXSports.com News | 20 Mar 2010 | 10:22 pm T.J. Simers: Spending time with daughter: PricelessWatching hour upon hour of NCAA basketball tournament games together is their cherished tradition.Life is good.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Mar 2010 | 9:52 pm Ovechkin nets 45th of year in return to lift Caps Alex Ovechkin scored a goal in his return following a two-game NHL suspension and Jose Theodore made 33 saves as the Washington Capitals beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 on Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Mar 2010 | 9:41 pm Poise, and gutsy trey, push UNI to upsetNo. 1 Kansas is done. Northern Iowa pulled off the shocker of a tournament filled with upsets as it held off KU 69-67. Kelli Anderson says UNI's poise, and a big three, led it to victory.Source: SI.com | 20 Mar 2010 | 9:18 pm Top-seeded Kentucky routs Wake Forest 90-60 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Mar 2010 | 9:11 pm Live - Bangladesh v EnglandKevin Pietersen passes 5,000 Test runs as England reply to Bangladesh's 419 on day two of the second Test in Mirpur.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Mar 2010 | 8:55 pm Klitschko KO's Chambers to retain WBO, IBF titleDUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) -- Wladimir Klitschko knocked out Eddie Chambers of the United States in the 12th and final round to retain his WBO and IBF heavyweight belt Saturday.Source: SI.com | 20 Mar 2010 | 7:23 pm Wladimir Klitschko knocks out Eddie Chambers to retain heavyweight title Wladimir Klitschko knocked out Eddie Chambers in the 12th and final round to retain his WBO and IBF heavyweight belts Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Mar 2010 | 6:32 pm Kentucky handles Wake ForestAshley Judd grabbed a copy of the Kentucky-Wake Forest boxscore and stared at the final numbers, shaking her head in wonder.Source: FOXSports.com News | 20 Mar 2010 | 6:25 pm Kansas State ousts Brigham YoungBYU's Jimmer Fredette got smacked in the face, whacked on the head and then sent home from the NCAA tournament.Source: FOXSports.com News | 20 Mar 2010 | 6:25 pm Glass slipper fits for 'America's team'Omar Samhan and the Gaels prove they're legit with win over Villanova.Source: FOXSports.com News | 20 Mar 2010 | 6:24 pm Ljubicic hits back to beat NadalCroatia's Ivan Ljubicic beats defending champion Rafael Nadal in three sets to reach the BNP Paribas Open final in Indian Wells.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Mar 2010 | 6:06 pm Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum (strained Achilles) out at least 6 games MRI confirms sprained Achilles tendon, no tear for Lakers' BynumSource: ESPN.com | 20 Mar 2010 | 6:02 pm Champion Klitschko retains beltsWorld heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko knocks out challenger Eddie Chambers to retain his WBO and IBF belts.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Mar 2010 | 5:45 pm Carl Edwards, Brad Keselowski clear air in NASCAR chat Carl Edwards and Brad Keseloswki left the NASCAR hauler after a Saturday morning meeting at Bristol Motor Speedway smiling but going in opposite directions.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Mar 2010 | 5:13 pm Roddick, Ljubicic to battle for Indian Wells titleAndy Roddick outlasted Robin Soderling 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 Saturday to make the BNP Paribas Open final for the first time.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 20 Mar 2010 | 5:09 pm Furyk takes control in FloridaAmerican Jim Furyk leads by three shots after the third round of the Transitions Championship.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Mar 2010 | 4:37 pm Benitez targets win over Man UtdLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez says picking up points rather than stopping Manchester United's quest for a 19th league title is his goal ahead of Sunday's meeting.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Mar 2010 | 4:20 pm Washington thumps New MexicoAfter a rocky regular season, Quincy Pondexter and his Washington Huskies are rolling at exactly the right time.Source: FOXSports.com News | 20 Mar 2010 | 4:05 pm We can win the title, says WengerArsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his side have the qualities to win the Premier League title this year after seeing them beat West Ham on Saturday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Mar 2010 | 4:03 pm Top seed Kansas falls in second roundTournament favorite Kansas falls to Northern Iowa in a second-round stunner.Source: FOXSports.com News | 20 Mar 2010 | 3:49 pm France edge England to seal Grand SlamFrance complete their ninth Grand Slam but they are pushed all the way by a much-improved England side in Paris.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Mar 2010 | 3:30 pm Grant hails Pompey 'ambassadors'Portsmouth boss Avram Grant believes his players are ambassadors for the Premier League after they came from behind to beat fellow strugglers Hull.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Mar 2010 | 2:00 pm MLS, union avoid strike with five-year labor dealNEW YORK (AP) -- Major League Soccer and its players called a joint news conference for Saturday and were near agreement on a five-year contract that would avoid a strike scheduled for next week, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.Source: SI.com | 20 Mar 2010 | 12:42 pm Saint Mary's ousts No. 2 seed 'NovaSaint Mary's frustrates No. 2 seed Villanova in upset win.Source: FOXSports.com News | 20 Mar 2010 | 11:03 am
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