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Last update: 2010-03-09 22:13:07
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NASCAR puts Carl Edwards on probation for 3 races(AP) (2010-03-09 20:54:10)
AP - Sticking with its "boys, have at it" attitude, NASCAR placed Carl Edwards on probation for three races Tuesday for deliberately wrecking Brad Keselowski's car last weekend in Atlanta. -
Browns release QB Derek Anderson(AP) (2010-03-09 20:50:37)
AP - Quarterback Derek Anderson's uneven five-year stint with the Cleveland Browns is over. -
Wakefield helps Red Sox beat Marlins 9-0(AP) (2010-03-09 20:49:50)
AP - Tim Wakefield pitched three shutout innings to keep his spring training ERA at 0.00, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Florida Marlins 9-0 on Tuesday. -
Strasburg makes long-awaited spring debut for Nats(AP) (2010-03-09 20:39:22)
AP - Top prospect Stephen Strasburg made his spring training debut for the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, pitching two scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers. -
McCoy, Sooners carry first-round clout(AP) (2010-03-09 20:35:19)
AP - With all the first-round prospects coming out of Oklahoma for this year's NFL draft, St. Louis Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo joked that he might just camp out on campus for a while. -
Pacquiao could put Cowboys Stadium on boxing's map(AP) (2010-03-09 20:20:31)
AP - About 41,000 tickets have been sold for the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday night. -
Henin, Clijsters look to shake things up at Indian Wells(AFP) (2010-03-09 20:01:26)
AFP - Former world number ones Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters of Belgium will provide some early headaches for top seeds at the WTA Indian Wells tournament which begins Wednesday. -
Giants sign QB Jim Sorgi to back up Eli Manning(AP) (2010-03-09 19:09:28)
AP - After six years backing up Peyton Manning in Indianapolis, Jim Sorgi will get a chance to do the same for Peyton's brother Eli. -
Becks relishes Old Trafford return(AFP) (2010-03-09 18:16:48)
AFP - David Beckham says he will not be overwhelmed by emotion when he faces former club Manchester United at Old Trafford for the first time since he left for Real Madrid in 2003. -
Swarbrick: Expansion could force ND into move(AP) (2010-03-09 18:00:03)
AP - Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick says the possible expansion of the Big Ten could create changes in major college football that force the Fighting Irish to give up their football independence. -
Coach apologizes for remark over newspaper removal(AP) (2010-03-09 17:58:36)
AP - A Texas college football coach has apologized for applauding his players for removing campus newspapers from their racks because of a story about the program. -
Carl Edwards gets 3 weeks' probation from NASCAR(AP) (2010-03-09 17:56:45)
AP - Carl Edwards has been placed on three weeks' probation by NASCAR for intentionally wrecking Brad Keselowski's car during last weekend's race at Atlanta. -
Council to examine bringing Grand Prix race to OKC(AP) (2010-03-09 17:52:31)
AP - The Oklahoma City council has unanimously approved a proposal that could bring an American Le Mans Series Grand Prix race to the city as soon as next year. -
Boom retains lead as Bonnet wins Paris-Nice stage(AFP) (2010-03-09 17:47:22)
AFP - French cyclist William Bonnet recorded his first major stage race success here on Tuesday when he won the second stage of the Paris-Nice race, a 201 kilometres ride from Contres. -
UConn's Caroline Doty to play in league title game(AP) (2010-03-09 17:44:30)
AP - Connecticut's Caroline Doty will play in the Big East championship game Tuesday night after a scary head and neck injury during the Huskies' NCAA-record 71st straight victory. -
Bonnet avoids crash to win Paris-Nice sprint(Reuters) (2010-03-09 16:54:41)
Reuters - France's William Bonnet avoided a pile-up in the finale of the 201-km second stage of the Paris-Nice race to snatch his most prestigious victory to date Tuesday. -
Bode Miller decides to skip World Cup finals(AP) (2010-03-09 16:47:10)
AP - Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller has called it a season, a week before the World Cup finals in Germany. -
AP source: Edwards won't be suspended(AP) (2010-03-09 16:32:28)
AP - NASCAR will not suspend Carl Edwards for intentionally wrecking Brad Keselowski's car during last weekend's race at Atlanta. -
Steelers reach deals with Clark, Randle El(AP) (2010-03-09 16:17:36)
AP - The Pittsburgh Steelers made a pair of surprise moves by re-signing safety Ryan Clark and bringing back wide receiver Antwaan Randle El. -
Alex Rodriguez 'at ease' with Canadian doctor(AP) (2010-03-09 15:29:35)
AP - Alex Rodriguez says he is "at ease, no matter what" with his relationship with a Canadian sports doctor embroiled in a cross-border drug smuggling investigation involving human growth hormone and another drug. -
Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on Dec 30(AP) (2010-03-09 15:17:12)
AP - The first Pinstripe Bowl will be played at Yankee Stadium on Dec. 30 and will be televised by ESPN. -
Twins closer Nathan has ligament tear in elbow(AP) (2010-03-09 14:46:23)
AP - Minnesota Twins All-Star closer Joe Nathan has a torn ligament in his throwing elbow. -
Closing statements near in trial over Bronco death(AP) (2010-03-09 12:02:49)
AP - Jurors hearing the case against a man accused of killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams could soon hear closing statements, a day after the defendant declined to testify. -
Lance Armstrong arrives in South Africa(AP) (2010-03-09 10:17:37)
AP - Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong has arrived in South Africa ahead of his appearance in the Cape Argus cycling race. -
Klitschko to defend WBC title against Poland's Sosnowski(Reuters) (2010-03-09 10:15:30)
Reuters - WBC world heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Poland's Albert Sosnowski in Schalke's soccer stadium on May 29, the Ukrainian said on Tuesday. -
Mo Williams lead Cavs to 97-95 win over Spurs(AP) (2010-03-09 09:17:35)
AP - LeBron James was in street clothes. Shaquille O'Neal was nowhere to be found, and Antawn Jamison was in the locker room icing his sore knee. -
Mackey seeks 4th win in Iditarod sled dog race(AP) (2010-03-09 06:54:51)
AP - Both knees are shot, injected with synthetic cartilage until he can have surgery next summer. His right arm is still healing from a major operation to fix a staph infection. He continues to deal with other side effects of cancer. -
Kings blank Blue Jackets 6-0(AP) (2010-03-09 06:16:52)
AP - Michal Handzus and Alexander Frolov scored power-play goals 41 seconds apart during a four-goal first period, Fredrik Modin also scored with the man advantage against the team that traded him last week, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-0 on Monday night. -
Cavs survive without LeBron, beat Spurs 97-95(Reuters) (2010-03-09 05:18:53)
Reuters - The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame the absence of LeBron James to earn a 97-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. -
North Texas tops Denver 63-56 in Sun Belt semis(AP) (2010-03-09 04:53:03)
AP - Tristan Thompson scored 19 points, and North Texas defeated Denver 63-56 in the Sun Belt Conference semifinals Monday night. -
Wofford beats Appalachian St, earns 1st NCAA berth(AP) (2010-03-09 04:46:58)
AP - Cameron Rundles scored 20 points and Wofford used stifling defense to overcome a long second-half scoring drought and beat Appalachian State 56-51 on Monday night for the Southern Conference title and its first NCAA tournament berth. -
Jefferson returns for Timberwolves against Mavs(AP) (2010-03-09 04:19:34)
AP - Al Jefferson returned to the Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup on Monday night against Dallas after serving a two-game suspension for a DWI arrest. -
Mavericks top Timberwolves for 12th straight win(AP) (2010-03-09 03:44:30)
AP - Shawn Marion had a season-high 29 points and 14 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks stretched the league's longest active winning streak to 12 straight games with a 125-112 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. -
Stars rally to beat Ovechkin, Capitals 4-3(AP) (2010-03-09 03:02:05)
AP - Marty Turco made 49 saves, Brad Richards had a goal and an assist, and the Dallas Stars scored three times in six shots early in the third period en route to a 4-3 shootout victory over the Capitals on Monday night, ending Washington's club-record home winning streak at 13 games. -
Seattle sends QB Wallace to Cleveland for pick(AP) (2010-03-09 02:59:23)
AP - Mike Holmgren is already making deals with his former team. -
NCAA-bound Siena tops Fairfield 72-65 in OT(AP) (2010-03-09 02:42:05)
AP - Edwin Ubiles scored 27 points and Alex Franklin added 22 points and 12 rebounds as Siena rallied from a double-digit halftime deficit and beat Fairfield 72-65 in overtime Monday night to win the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament for the third straight season. -
Arsenal will make amends for Porto farce: Campbell(AFP) (2010-03-09 01:44:28)
AFP - Sol Campbell expects Arsenal to use the painful memories of their farcical Champions League first round defeat in Porto to kill off the Portuguese champions in the decisive second leg on Tuesday. -
Padres thrilled when Muhammad Ali visits clubhouse(AP) (2010-03-09 01:15:11)
AP - Muhammad Ali provided the San Diego Padres will the thrill of a lifetime when he made a clubhouse visit on Monday. -
UConn wins NCAA record 71st straight game(AP) (2010-03-09 01:03:46)
AP - Tina Charles, Maya Moore and the latest Connecticut Huskies dynasty now has its own place in the record books. -
UGA quarterback charged with underage drinking(AP) (2010-03-09 01:02:22)
AP - A quarterback competing for the starting job at the University of Georgia has been released on bond after his arrest in south Georgia over the weekend on charges related to underage drinking. -
Cubs' Dempster pitches 2 perfect innings(AP) (2010-03-09 00:52:45)
AP - Ryan Dempster tossed two perfect innings in his spring debut and the Chicago Cubs beat the Oakland Athletics 10-3 on Monday. -
Selig: Too soon to determine if HGH test valid(AP) (2010-03-09 00:51:15)
AP - Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says it's too soon to determine whether a blood test for human growth hormone can be used for minor leaguers. -
Miami Dolphins re-sign quarterback Pennington(Reuters) (2010-03-09 00:16:33)
Reuters - The Miami Dolphins have re-signed oft-injured quarterback Chad Pennington, the team said on its website on Monday. -
Reebok: progress made in search for Crosby gear(AP) (2010-03-09 00:12:10)
AP - Reebok says its tipline and $10,000 reward for Sidney Crosby's missing Olympic glove and stick are already paying dividends. -
White Sox fall to Mariners split squad in 5-4 loss(AP) (2010-03-08 23:05:59)
AP - Matt Tuiasosopo had three hits, and Franklin Gutierrez and Chris Woodward each had a run-scoring sacrifice fly to lead a Seattle Mariners split squad to a 5-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday. -
Chiefs re-sign wide receiver Chris Chambers(AP) (2010-03-08 23:02:53)
AP - The Kansas City Chiefs have re-signed unrestricted free agent wide receiver Chris Chambers, who provided spark to a lackluster offense when he joined the team midway through last season. -
Leach set to be deposed Friday in Lubbock(AP) (2010-03-08 23:01:11)
AP - Mike Leach is expected to return to Lubbock later this week to answer questions under oath from attorneys for Texas Tech handling the former football coach's lawsuit against the school. -
Cavaliers resting James again(AP) (2010-03-08 22:55:48)
AP - LeBron James will sit out his second consecutive game to rest a tender right ankle. -
Rookie Thabeet recalled from NBA Development Team(AP) (2010-03-08 22:51:32)
AP - The Memphis Grizzlies have recalled rookie center Hasheem Thabeet from the Dakota Wizards of the NBA Development League after less than two weeks in the minors. -
Steelers QB attorney: 'No sexual assault occurred'(AP) (2010-03-08 22:49:07)
AP - A high-profile defense attorney hired by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Monday disputed a college student's claim that the two-time Super Bowl winner sexually assaulted her at a Georgia nightclub. -
Hits to head main topic at GM's meetings(AP) (2010-03-08 22:39:54)
AP - Hits to the head that can cause concussions were the main topic as NHL general managers began their annual meetings Monday. -
Mills Lane to be honored by boxing writers(AP) (2010-03-08 22:19:33)
AP - Longtime boxing referee Mills Lane will be honored with the James A. Farley Award by the Boxing Writers Assocation of America. -
Liverpool's Champions League hopes take a battering(AFP) (2010-03-08 22:15:26)
AFP - Hugo Rodallega scored the only goal of the game as Wigan dented Liverpool's Champions League hope with a 1-0 victory at the DW Stadium here on Monday. -
APNewsBreak: Canadian doctor says HGH was for him(AP) (2010-03-08 22:00:42)
AP - A sports doctor at the center of drug investigations in Canada and the United States said Monday he treated Alex Rodriguez after the Yankees slugger had hip surgery last year and prescribed anti-inflammatories but not human growth hormone. -
Yankees' Vazquez closes first start with flourish(AP) (2010-03-08 20:59:19)
AP - Javier Vazquez settled down after allowing a first-pitch homer to Jimmy Rollins, striking out four of his last five batters to help a New York Yankees split-squad beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 on Monday. -
Schumacher returns for highly anticipated F1 fight(AP) (2010-03-08 20:54:39)
AP - After an anti-climatic championship capped a season of turmoil in 2009, Michael Schumacher's return to Formula One has set the stage for a highly anticipated title fight. -
Roethlisberger hires high-profile Atlanta lawyer(AP) (2010-03-08 20:53:16)
AP - A high-profile Atlanta defense attorney said Monday that he's been hired to represent Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as police investigate a Georgia woman's claim he sexually assaulted her. -
APNewsBreak: Canadian doctor says he treated ARod(AP) (2010-03-08 20:50:10)
AP - A sports doctor under investigation in Canada and the United States says he treated Alex Rodriguez after the Yankees slugger had hip surgery last year but he only prescribed anti-inflammatories. -
Trial opens in Vikes' challenge of NFL drug policy(AP) (2010-03-08 20:45:11)
AP - A closely watched trial challenging the NFL's anti-doping policy opened in a Minnesota courtroom Monday with an attorney for two Vikings players saying the league failed to follow state law when it tested them for drugs two years ago and then decided to suspend them. -
Former UK player Davender pleads guilty in scam(AP) (2010-03-08 20:40:17)
AP - Former University of Kentucky basketball player Ed Davender has pleaded guilty to his part in a men's basketball season-ticket scam. -
Jefferson to return for Timberwolves against Mavs(AP) (2010-03-08 20:35:23)
AP - Al Jefferson has returned to the Minnesota Timberwolves after serving a two-game suspension for a DWI arrest. -
Spurs G Parker won't need surgery for broken hand(AP) (2010-03-08 20:32:56)
AP - Spurs guard Tony Parker will miss about six weeks with a broken right hand. -
Ping waives settlement on square grooves(AP) (2010-03-08 20:26:47)
AP - The 20-year-old Ping wedges with square-shaped grooves will no longer be allowed on the PGA Tour starting March 29 under an agreement reached Monday with Ping executives. -
Bastareaud receives upbeat assessment after scan(AFP) (2010-03-08 18:42:37)
AFP - France centre Mathieu Bastareaud looks set to be given the all clear to play in next Sunday's Six Nations match against Italy at the Stade de France after a scan on a painful calf revealed nothing abnormal on Monday. -
Judge: Childress can be called in Williams v. NFL(AP) (2010-03-08 16:44:36)
AP - A Minnesota judge has ruled that Vikings coach Brad Childress can be called as a witness in the labor dispute between two of his players and the National Football League. -
Pletcher using spread offense to get to Derby(AP) (2010-03-08 16:20:20)
AP - Todd Pletcher will be sending out many of his 3-year-olds to compete in races over the next few weeks in his quest to win the Kentucky Derby for the first time. -
Moss falls down elevator shaft at London home(AP) (2010-03-08 16:00:34)
AP - Former Formula One driver Stirling Moss has broken both ankles and hurt his back in a fall down an elevator shaft at his London home. -
Britain's LTA launches probe after Davis Cup loss(AFP) (2010-03-08 15:43:18)
AFP - Britain's Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) are to hold an inquiry after the team suffered fresh Davis Cup embarrassment by losing to Lithuania and risking relegation to the lowest tier of world tennis. -
Benitez confident on Mascherano as Reds face Wigan(AFP) (2010-03-08 15:29:27)
AFP - Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez heads into Monday's crucial clash at Wigan confident Javier Mascherano will follow Jose Reina's lead and commit his future to the club before the end of the season. -
Rachel Alexandra has final work before 2010 debut(AP) (2010-03-08 14:55:10)
AP - Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra has put in a final workout before her 2010 debut in Saturday's New Orleans Ladies at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans. -
Armstrong downplays Tour de France chances(AFP) (2010-03-08 12:42:28)
AFP - Seven-time Tour of France winner Lance Armstrong believes, at 38, he has little chance of beating arch-rival Alberto Contador of Spain to win an eighth title this year. -
Russia's Pavlyuchenkova lands first WTA title(AFP) (2010-03-08 12:11:40)
AFP - Russian teenager Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova claimed her first WTA title over the weekend after battling back to win her second match of the day. -
UConn on verge of breaking its own win streak(AP) (2010-03-08 10:05:31)
AP - Geno Auriemma and the Connecticut Huskies are more focused on winning a 16th Big East tournament title than breaking their own NCAA record for consecutive victories. -
NASCAR drivers Edwards, Keselowski still feuding(AP) (2010-03-08 08:23:03)
AP - Carl Edwards was 156 laps off the lead when he apparently decided it was time to settle a score with Brad Keselowski. -
Carmelo scores 30 to lead Nuggets past Blazers(AP) (2010-03-08 06:43:57)
AP - Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points — his third consecutive game with at least 30 points — and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-106 Sunday night for their third straight victory. -
Oral Roberts edges North Dakota State 65-64(AP) (2010-03-08 05:17:20)
AP - Dominique Morrison scored seven of his 16 points in overtime to lead Oral Roberts to a 65-64 victory over North Dakota State in the Summit League tournament quarterfinals Sunday night. -
Thunder upend Kings 108-102(AP) (2010-03-08 04:56:00)
AP - Kevin Durant had 27 points and eight rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Sacramento Kings 108-102 on Sunday night. -
Habs beat Ducks 4-3 in shootout after late rally(AP) (2010-03-08 04:16:54)
AP - Brian Gionta and Andrei Markov scored in the final 1:50 of regulation, and Tomas Plekanec added the shootout winner in the fourth round in the Montreal Canadiens' 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night. -
South Dakota routs NJIT 83-49(AP) (2010-03-08 04:15:46)
AP - Steve Smith scored 21 points to lead South Dakota past NJIT 83-49 Sunday night. -
IPFW defeats South Dakota State 71-66(AP) (2010-03-08 02:49:30)
AP - Jeremy Mixon scored 19 points and Nick Daniels had 18 to lead IPFW to a 71-66 victory over South Dakota State in the first round of the Summit League tournament. -
Flyers beat Maple Leafs 3-1(AP) (2010-03-08 02:46:49)
AP - Simon Gagne and Danny Briere scored in a 1:16 span in the second period, and Michael Leighton made 27 saves in the Philadelphia Flyers' 3-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night. -
Jaguars sign defensive end Kampman(Reuters) (2010-03-08 02:39:18)
Reuters - The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed defensive end Aaron Kampman, the team reported on their website (www.jaguars.com) Sunday. -
Pistons edge Rockets in OT(AP) (2010-03-08 02:03:39)
AP - Tayshaun Prince scored a season-high 29 points to help the Detroit Pistons snap a six-game losing streak with a 110-107 overtime win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday. -
Stricklen, No. 4 Lady Vols top Kentucky 70-62(AP) (2010-03-08 01:56:31)
AP - Shekinna Stricklen scored 20 points and No. 4 Tennessee beat No. 19 Kentucky 70-62 on Sunday to win the SEC tournament and possibly wrap up a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. -
William & Mary beats Northeastern 47-45(AP) (2010-03-08 00:56:34)
AP - David Schneider made a 3-pointer with 36 seconds left for his only field goal of the game and William & Mary beat Northeastern 47-45 on Sunday, sending the Tribe to the championship game of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament. -
Hurricanes' Legace shuts out Thrashers(AP) (2010-03-08 00:51:05)
AP - Manny Legace made 27 saves for Carolina's first shutout of the season, and Jussi Jokinen had a goal and an assist in the Hurricanes' 4-0 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday night. -
Balanced Bucks' attack downs James-less Cavs(Reuters) (2010-03-08 00:31:57)
Reuters - The Milwaukee Bucks produced a strong attacking display to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 92-85 on Saturday, capitalizing on the absence of LeBron James, who was rested by Cavs coach Mike Brown. -
Reliever Nelson still going after 4 surgeries(AP) (2010-03-08 00:20:59)
AP - Joe Nelson won the last game ever played at Shea Stadium. He received a World Series ring for pitching just three games with the Boston Red Sox. -
Dodgers' Martin out with pulled groin(AP) (2010-03-07 23:53:36)
AP - Dodgers catcher Russell Martin is expected to miss opening day after an MRI revealed a pulled groin. -
Jaguars sign 2-time Pro Bowl DE Aaron Kampman(AP) (2010-03-07 23:29:10)
AP - The Jacksonville Jaguars used veterans, rookies, former first-round draft picks and a few undrafted guys in hopes of generating consistent pass rush last season. Even with different schemes, various blitzes and some new faces, nothing really worked. -
Hansen leads Canucks past Predators 4-2(AP) (2010-03-07 23:03:21)
AP - Jannik Hansen scored the go-ahead goal with just under 6 minutes left in the third period to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Sunday. -
Villegas runs away to win Honda Classic(AP) (2010-03-07 23:02:12)
AP - Camilo Villegas has won the Honda Classic, shooting a final-round 68 to finish at 13-under 267 and post his third PGA Tour victory. -
Pistons' Stuckey misses game, status still unclear(AP) (2010-03-07 22:59:27)
AP - Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey missed Sunday's game against the Houston Rockets, two days after collapsing during a game in Cleveland. -
Kennedy makes Diamondbacks debut(AP) (2010-03-07 22:58:44)
AP - Ian Kennedy pitched two scoreless innings in his first start for the Arizona Diamondbacks, a 9-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies in a game between split squads that was called after 5 1/2 innings Sunday because of rain. -
Kurt Busch wins again at Atlanta after 2 crashes(AP) (2010-03-07 22:48:30)
AP - Kurt Busch won again at Atlanta Motor Speedway, pulling away on a second restart Sunday after a couple of wild wrecks to capture the Kobalt Tools 500. -
Magic get revenge, top Lakers in finals rematch(AP) (2010-03-07 22:41:34)
AP - Vince Carter had 25 points, Dwight Howard finished with 15 points and 16 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Lakers 96-94 on Sunday to hand Los Angeles its first three-game losing streak of the Pau Gasol-Kobe Bryant Era. -
Old Dominion defeats VCU 73-69 in OT(AP) (2010-03-07 22:35:54)
AP - Ben Finney scored five of his 11 points in overtime, including a 3-pointer with 1:08 to play, and Old Dominion beat Virginia Commonwealth 73-69 Sunday to advance to the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament. -
No. 1 UConn ties record with 77-41 rout of Orange(AP) (2010-03-07 21:32:48)
AP - Connecticut won its 70th consecutive game, routing Syracuse 77-41 in the Big East quarterfinals on Sunday to tie its own record for the longest winning streak in women's college basketball. -
Athletics-Angels rained out(AP) (2010-03-07 20:39:01)
AP - The Oakland Athletics at Los Angels Angels game has been rained out Sunday. -
Serbia beats US 3-1 in Davis Cup(AP) (2010-03-07 20:29:30)
AP - The Davis Cup run for the United States is over in the first round. -
No. 9 Duke tops NC State 70-60 for ACC title(AP) (2010-03-07 20:28:24)
AP - Jasmine Thomas scored 18 points and No. 9 Duke captured its first Atlantic Coast Conference championship since 2004 by beating North Carolina State 70-60 on Sunday. -
5-goal second period lifts Red Wings over Chicago(AP) (2010-03-07 20:26:09)
AP - Pavel Datsyuk capped a five-goal second period and the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat Chicago 5-4 on Sunday, spoiling a hat track by the Blackhawks's Andrew Ladd. -
Young leads 76ers past Toronto Raptors 114-101(AP) (2010-03-07 19:52:15)
AP - Thaddeus Young scored a career-high 32 points, Jrue Holiday had 21 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 114-101 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak. -
No. 3 Kentucky completes 18-0 home season(AP) (2010-03-07 19:40:54)
AP - Darius Miller and Eric Bledsoe had 14 points apiece and No. 3 Kentucky withstood a Florida comeback with a 74-66 victory Sunday, completing an 18-0 home season and likely cementing its hold on a top seed in the NCAA tournament. -
Davis Cup: Serbia knocks US out in first round(AP) (2010-03-07 18:56:53)
AP - Serbia has knocked the U.S. out of the Davis Cup with Novak Djokovic outlasting John Isner 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-4 to give Serbia an insurmountable 3-1 lead in the first-round match. -
Reds-Brewers rained out(AP) (2010-03-07 18:49:53)
AP - The Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers game Sunday has been rained out. -
Bryant has stomach illness, will play vs. Magic(AP) (2010-03-07 18:40:40)
AP - Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has a stomach illness but is expected to play against the Orlando Magic. -
Chelsea ease into FA Cup semi-finals, Carew treble fires Villa(AFP) (2010-03-07 18:29:34)
AFP - FA Cup holders Chelsea strolled into the semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Stoke on Sunday, while Aston Villa staged a stunning second half fightback to join them in the last four with a 4-2 win against Reading. -
NFL suspends Ferguson for first 8 games of 2010(AP) (2010-03-07 18:25:44)
AP - Free agent Jason Ferguson, a veteran nose tackle most recently with the Miami Dolphins, has been suspended for the first eight games of next season for violating NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances. -
Boom busts open Paris-Nice prologue(AFP) (2010-03-07 18:09:20)
AFP - Holland's 2008 world cyclo-cross champion Lars Boom won the Paris-Nice cycling prologue on Sunday in an 8-kilometre time trial in the town of Monfort-l'Amaury just outside the French capital. -
Cousy Award narrowed to 6 finalists(AP) (2010-03-07 17:03:41)
AP - Jon Scheyer of Duke and Grevis Vasquez of Maryland, the front-runners for Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year, are among the six finalists for the Bob Cousy Award presented to the top point guard in college basketball. -
Spain, Russia reach Davis Cup last eight(AFP) (2010-03-07 16:43:04)
AFP - Defending champions Spain proved there is life without Rafael Nadal when they swept aside Switzerland 4-1 to set-up a Davis Cup quarter-final clash with France on Sunday. -
Jags sign DE Aaron Kampan to undisclosed contract(AP) (2010-03-07 16:39:15)
AP - The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed free agent Aaron Kampman as a step toward solving their pass-rushing problems. -
Carew treble fires Villa into FA Cup semi-finals(AFP) (2010-03-07 16:23:37)
AFP - Aston Villa staged a stunning second half fightback to reach the FA Cup semi-finals with a 4-2 win at Reading on Sunday. -
Armstrong looks to add race to Tour preparations(AP) (2010-03-07 15:42:01)
AP - Lance Armstrong is likely to add an extra race to his Tour de France preparations following an average performance in the Vuelta de Murcia. -
Spain, Russia book Davis Cup quarter-final berths(AFP) (2010-03-07 14:33:21)
AFP - Defending champions Spain booked a showdown with France as Russia also eased into the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup World Group on Sunday. -
Gisin edges Vonn to won Crans-Montana super-G(AP) (2010-03-07 13:33:37)
AP - Dominique Gisin of Switzerland won her first World Cup super-G race on Sunday by denying Lindsey Vonn a second win in two days. -
Vikings vs. NFL goes to trial Monday(AP) (2010-03-07 13:00:50)
AP - More than a year after two Minnesota Vikings sued the NFL over its anti-doping procedures, the closely watched case heads to trial Monday with sports leagues worried the outcome will hurt their ability to enforce drug policies across the country. -
Harvick wins NASCAR truck race at Atlanta(AP) (2010-03-07 12:08:24)
AP - Kevin Harvick got tired of watching Kyle Busch win so many truck races. -
Vikings vs. NFL trial set to begin Monday(AP) (2010-03-07 11:06:03)
AP - Minnesota Vikings Kevin Williams and Pat Williams are about to take their dispute with the NFL into a courtroom. -
Nets' Yi leaves game with sprained left ankle(AP) (2010-03-07 10:46:25)
AP - Yi Jianlian sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of the Nets' game against the Knicks on Saturday night and did not return. -
Reward offered for return of Crosby's Olympic gear(AP) (2010-03-07 09:59:58)
AP - Reebok Canada is offering a $10,000 reward, no questions asked, for the return of the stick and gloves Sidney Crosby used to score in overtime in Canada's Olympic championship victory over the United States. -
Chinese NBA player Yi suffers sprained left ankle(AFP) (2010-03-07 07:18:44)
AFP - Yi Jianlian, a Chinese forward with the NBA's New Jersey Nets, suffered a sprained left ankle 9:04 into the first quarter of Saturday's 113-93 victory at New York. -
Japan beat Philippines 5-0 in Davis Cup(AFP) (2010-03-07 07:11:35)
AFP - Japan comfortably won the remaining two dead rubbers to complete a 5-0 whitewash over the Philippines in the Davis Cup tennis Asia-Oceania zone Group One first-round tie on Sunday. -
Princeton beats Harvard to win Ivy League crown(AP) (2010-03-07 07:04:01)
AP - Freshman forward Niveen Rasheed had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Princeton beat Harvard 78-66 on Saturday to win its first outright Ivy League title since 1978 and wrap up a berth in the NCAA tournament. -
Karrie Webb wins 7th Australian Ladies Masters(AP) (2010-03-07 06:54:26)
AP - Karrie Webb won her seventh Australian Ladies Masters title Sunday, closing with a course-record 11-under 61 for a six-stroke victory. -
Denver turns back Florida International 71-64(AP) (2010-03-07 06:37:52)
AP - Brian Stafford and Justin Coughlin scored 17 points apiece Saturday to lead Denver over Florida International 71-64 in an opening-round game of the Sun Belt Conference tournament. -
CORRECTED: NBA-Balanced Bucks' attack downs James-less Cavs(Reuters) (2010-03-07 06:14:34)
Reuters - (Corrects to remove reference to Bucks winning seven in a row)MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (Reuters) - The Milwaukee Bucks produced a strong attacking display to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 92-85 on Saturday, capitalizing on the absence of LeBron James, who was rested by Cavs coach Mike Brown. -
Sharks rally again to beat Blue Jackets 2-1(AP) (2010-03-07 06:12:30)
AP - Joe Pavelski scored with 4:40 remaining to cap the second straight third-period rally for San Jose and the Sharks won their 11th straight home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, 2-1 on Saturday night. -
Suns beat Pacers in game marred by 2 fights(AP) (2010-03-07 06:08:39)
AP - Amare Stoudemire scored 30 points for the third consecutive game and the Phoenix Suns beat the Indiana Pacers 113-105 on Saturday night for the 1,900th victory in franchise history in a game marred by two fights and eight technical fouls. -
Louisville shocks No. 1 Syracuse in Hall finale(AP) (2010-03-07 05:36:35)
AP - Louisville gave Freedom Hall a memorable send-off. -
Parker could miss 6 weeks with broken bone in hand(AP) (2010-03-07 04:48:46)
AP - San Antonio guard Tony Parker left Saturday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a broken bone in his right hand and could miss six weeks. -
College of Charleston defeats Chattanooga 96-69(AP) (2010-03-07 04:47:40)
AP - Andrew Goudelock scored 27 points and Tony White Jr. had 22 to lead College of Charleston to a 96-69 victory over Chattanooga in the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference Tournament on Saturday night. -
Stewart gets first hat trick in Colorado win(AP) (2010-03-07 04:38:32)
AP - Chris Stewart completed his first NHL hat trick with a penalty shot, and Milan Hejduk scored twice in his return from a seven-week injury layoff to help the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 7-3 on Saturday night. -
Boxer Darchinyan dominates to keep superfly crowns(AFP) (2010-03-07 04:30:54)
AFP - Armenian-born Australian Vic Darchinyan kept his World Boxing Council and World Boxing Association super flyweight titles Saturday with a unanimous decision over Mexico's Rodrigo Guerrero. -
No. 4 Duke routs struggling rival UNC, 82-50(AP) (2010-03-07 04:19:26)
AP - Kyle Singler scored 19 of his 25 points in the decisive first half and No. 4 Duke routed North Carolina 82-50 on Saturday night. -
Nowitzki leads Mavericks past Bulls 122-116(AP) (2010-03-07 04:17:42)
AP - Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points, Rodrigue Beaubois and Caron Butler added 24 apiece and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 122-116 Saturday to extend their season-high win streak to 11 games. -
Wembley heartbreak the spur for Villa(AFP) (2010-03-07 04:08:42)
AFP - Martin O'Neill has seen one piece of silverware slip from his grasp but will now want his players to use their burning sense of injustice in the FA Cup. -
Cards get Rhodes; Pennington staying in Miami(AP) (2010-03-07 03:35:42)
AP - On the second day of the NFL's free agent signing period, the Arizona Cardinals went the trade route to fill a big need. -
Nets beat Knicks again, improve to 7-55(AP) (2010-03-07 02:56:41)
AP - Devin Harris scored 31 points and the New Jersey Nets erased an early 16-point deficit to beat the New York Knicks 113-93 on Saturday night, improving the NBA's worst record to 7-55. -
Saint Louis holds off Dayton 71-66(AP) (2010-03-07 02:55:21)
AP - Kwamain Mitchell scored 20 points and Saint Louis held off Dayton 71-66 on Saturday night in the regular-season finale for both teams. -
Panthers end Hurricanes' winning streak at 7(AP) (2010-03-07 02:41:11)
AP - Michael Frolik and Kamil Kreps scored in a 1:11 span of the first period, Tomas Vokoun made 31 saves and the Florida Panthers beat Carolina 4-1 on Saturday night to snap the Hurricanes' winning streak at seven games. -
Raiders release RB Justin Fargas(AP) (2010-03-07 02:37:28)
AP - The Oakland Raiders released running back Justin Fargas on Saturday, cutting ties with one of their key offensive players over the last few seasons. -
Jets deal Rhodes to Cardinals for 2 draft picks(AP) (2010-03-07 02:35:16)
AP - It took the Arizona Cardinals one day to find a replacement for Antrel Rolle. -
Iowa State stuns No. 5 Kansas State in OT, 85-82(AP) (2010-03-07 02:34:32)
AP - Diante Garrett scored five points in overtime and Iowa State stunned No. 5 Kansas State 85-82 on Saturday, snapping a 21-game losing streak to ranked teams. -
Fred Couples leads Toshiba Classic(AP) (2010-03-07 01:55:54)
AP - Fred Couples moved into position for his second straight Champions Tour victory, shooting a 7-under 64 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead in the Toshiba Classic. -
White Sox P Garcia works 2 innings against Dodgers(AP) (2010-03-07 01:48:10)
AP - Freddy Garcia, in line to be the Chicago White Sox's fifth starter, gave up a run in his first two innings of the spring to lead the way in a 8-4 split-squad victory Saturday over the Los Angeles Dodgers. -
Tavernari's 23 points send BYU to rout of TCU(AP) (2010-03-07 01:03:11)
AP - Jonathan Tavernari scored 23 points, Jackson Emery and Charles Abouo added 22 each and No. 14 BYU routed TCU 107-77 on Saturday. -
AP Source: Pennington agrees to deal with Miami(AP) (2010-03-07 01:02:39)
AP - Chad Pennington will remain with the Miami Dolphins in 2010, this time as a backup. -
Royals' first-rounder Crow pitches two scoreless(AP) (2010-03-07 00:47:42)
AP - The Kansas City Royals got a glimpse of their future Saturday and had to like what they saw. -
Jets deal Rhodes to Cardinals(AP) (2010-03-07 00:36:36)
AP - The New York Jets traded safety Kerry Rhodes to the Arizona Cardinals for a fourth-round pick in this year's draft and a seventh-rounder in 2011. -
Villegas still the leader after 3 rounds at Honda(AP) (2010-03-06 23:57:23)
AP - Ashes fell from the sky, smoke filled the air and a thick haze hovered over PGA National. -
Packers re-sign veteran LT Chad Clifton(AP) (2010-03-06 23:36:16)
AP - The Green Bay Packers re-signed veteran left tackle Chad Clifton on Saturday, wrapping up one of their major offseason concerns early in the NFL's free agent signing period. -
Real Madrid battle from two-goal deficit to top Spanish league(AFP) (2010-03-06 23:35:46)
AFP - Real Madrid battled back from 2-0 down to beat Sevilla 3-2 on Saturday and go top of the Spanish first division with Rafael Van der Vaart grabbing a dramatic stoppage time winner. -
No. 9 Duke tops Ga Tech 67-55 in ACC semis(AP) (2010-03-06 23:09:04)
AP - Jasmine Thomas and No. 9 Duke are back in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game — and have the best chance of her career to win it. -
Crisp gets two hits in A's win.(AP) (2010-03-06 22:56:53)
AP - Coco Crisp doubled and singled, Steve Tolleson drove in the go-ahead run and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Saturday. -
Harvick wins truck race at Atlanta(AP) (2010-03-06 22:30:30)
AP - Kevin Harvick got tired of watching Kyle Busch win so many truck races. -
Messi double rescues Barca(AFP) (2010-03-06 22:02:07)
AFP - A brace from Leo Messi rescued a point Saturday for ten-man Barcelona, who could only draw 2-2 away at modest Almeria. -
Lions land top targets: Vanden Bosch & Burleson(AP) (2010-03-06 21:55:26)
AP - It will take time to determine if the Detroit Lions started the offseason by making all the right moves. -
Bruins edge Islanders 3-2(AP) (2010-03-06 21:48:12)
AP - Marc Savard scored in the second period and Tim Thomas made 37 saves to lead Boston past the New York Islanders 3-2 on Saturday in the opener of the Bruins' season-high seven-game road trip. -
Finals rematch fuels motivation for Magic, Lakers(AP) (2010-03-06 21:31:22)
AP - The picture hanging in the training room reminds Dwight Howard and Jameer Nelson of their NBA finals elimination during every workout. -
L'ville shocks No. 1 'Cuse in Freedom Hall finale(AP) (2010-03-06 21:31:11)
AP - Louisville gave Freedom Hall a memorable send-off. -
Mitchell, Torrance lead Alabama past Auburn 73-61(AP) (2010-03-06 21:00:10)
AP - Tony Mitchell scored 16 points and Mikhail Torrance had 13 points and 12 rebounds to help Alabama close the regular season with a 73-61 victory over Auburn on Saturday. -
Junior hopes Atlanta pole start of something good(AP) (2010-03-06 20:56:34)
AP - Dale Earnhardt Jr. is doing his best to forget 2009. -
UCI boss not worried by French anti-doping snub(AFP) (2010-03-06 20:48:51)
AFP - Cycling boss Pat McQuaid said Saturday he was not surprised by the French anti-doping agency's (AFLD) announcement they would not be cooperating with the International Cycling Union (UCI) at next week's Paris-Nice race. -
Falcons sign CB Dunta Robinson to 6-year deal(AP) (2010-03-06 20:47:10)
AP - The Atlanta Falcons have signed free-agent cornerback Dunta Robinson, the Houston Texans' career interceptions leader, to a six-year, $57 million contract. -
New case: Steelers QB investigated for Ga. assault(AP) (2010-03-06 20:44:54)
AP - For the second time in a year, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is being accused of sexual misconduct, with police investigating him Saturday for an alleged assault at a nightclub in a Georgia college town. -
Patriots, Wilfork agree to terms(AP) (2010-03-06 20:31:57)
AP - The New England Patriots have agreed to terms on a new contract with defensive lineman Vince Wilfork. -
Juve bounce back as Fiorentina fall again(AFP) (2010-03-06 20:26:42)
AFP - Fabio Grosso scored the winner as Juventus boosted their Champions League qualification hopes with a 2-1 victory at Fiorentina on Saturday. -
Iditarod race festivities begin(AP) (2010-03-06 19:31:48)
AP - Hundreds of sled dogs and thousands of fans lined up along Anchorage's Fourth Avenue on Saturday for the ceremonial start of the 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. -
No. 23 Aggies hand Sooners 8th straight loss(AP) (2010-03-06 18:58:43)
AP - Khris Middleton scored 15 points, Bryan Davis added 13 points and 10 rebounds and No. 23 Texas A&M dominated the paint for a 69-54 victory against tumbling Oklahoma on Saturday. -
France, Czechs, Croatia into Davis Cup quarter-finals(AFP) (2010-03-06 18:55:05)
AFP - France set-up a potential Davis Cup quarter-final blockbuster against defending champions Spain after extending their 72-year stranglehold over Germany on Saturday. -
Pistons: Stuckey out of hospital after collapse(AP) (2010-03-06 18:47:50)
AP - Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey has been released from the hospital after collapsing on the bench during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. -
Davis Cup: US cuts Serbia's lead to 2-1(AP) (2010-03-06 18:23:46)
AP - Bob Bryan and John Isner defeated Nenad Zimonjic and Janko Tipsarevic 7-6 (8), 5-7, 7-6 (8), 6-3 in doubles to keep the United States alive in the Davis Cup first round, cutting Serbia's lead to 2-1. -
Walcott fires up Arsenal after Fabregas blow(AFP) (2010-03-06 17:47:46)
AFP - Theo Walcott answered his critics by scoring the key goal in Arsenal's 3-1 win over Burnley here on Saturday as the Gunners went level on points with Premier League leaders Chelsea. -
Freeman back for Hoyas after diabetes diagnosis(AP) (2010-03-06 17:09:36)
AP - Austin Freeman is back in the starting lineup for No. 19 Georgetown after being diagnosed with diabetes. -
Davis Cup: US cuts Serbia lead to 2-1(AP) (2010-03-06 16:51:21)
AP - Bob Bryan and John Isner defeated Nenad Zimonjic and Janko Tipsarevic 7-6 (8), 5-7, 7-6 (8), 6-3 in doubles to keep the United States alive in the Davis Cup first round, cutting Serbia's lead to 2-1. -
Armstrong 8th in Tour of Murcia time trial(AP) (2010-03-06 16:44:11)
AP - Lance Armstrong's hopes of a Tour of Murcia victory were all but dashed when he finished more than a minute behind leader Frantisek Rabon in the time trial. -
IFAB decides against goal-line technology(AP) (2010-03-06 16:04:57)
AP - Goal-line technology won't be introduced in soccer after the sport's rule-makers voted Saturday to end all experiments and rely on referees to rule on disputed goals. -
Concussions on the rise in college hoops(AP) (2010-03-06 15:29:00)
AP - Diving for a loose ball during a summer pickup game, North Carolina center Tyler Zeller knocked heads with another player. It left him with a headache, nothing he was too worried about. -
Swiss Cuche wins World Cup downhill title(AP) (2010-03-06 15:13:10)
AP - Didier Cuche of Switzerland won his third straight World Cup downhill title with a dominant run Saturday, his first race after missing the podium in the event at the Vancouver Olympics. -
Vonn wins 3rd straight WCup downhill title(AP) (2010-03-06 14:58:16)
AP - Lindsey Vonn won her third straight World Cup downhill title Saturday with a narrow victory in her first race since the Vancouver Olympics. -
Piquionne fires Pompey into FA Cup semi-finals(AFP) (2010-03-06 14:37:38)
AFP - Frederic Piquionne scored twice as crisis club Portsmouth became the first team into this season's FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win at home to fellow Premier League side Birmingham City on Saturday. -
Pistons: Stuckey is 'doing well' after collapse(AP) (2010-03-06 14:28:11)
AP - Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey seems to be OK after collapsing on the bench Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. -
Didier Cuche wins men's World Cup downhill title(AP) (2010-03-06 12:51:56)
AP - Didier Cuche of Switzerland secured his third straight World Cup downhill title with a dominant victory in Saturday's race, the first after the Vancouver Olympics. -
WR Nate Burleson tweets that he has joined Lions(AP) (2010-03-06 12:47:58)
AP - Free agent wide receiver Nate Burleson has joined the Detroit Lions. -
Kiradech, Davies share lead at Malaysian Open(AP) (2010-03-06 12:42:39)
AP - Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand stayed in the hunt for his first Asian Tour title, shooting a 4-under 68 on Saturday for a share of the lead with Rhys Davies of Wales after the third round at the Malaysian Open. -
Lindsey Vonn wins Crans-Montana women's downhill(AP) (2010-03-06 10:29:58)
AP - Lindsey Vonn secured a narrow victory in a World Cup downhill Saturday, her first competition since the Vancouver Olympics. -
Villegas, Kim share 36-hole lead at Honda Classic(AP) (2010-03-06 08:17:47)
AP - Camilo Villegas is proving that practice is overrated. -
Australia clinch Davis Cup tie with doubles win(AFP) (2010-03-06 06:53:28)
AFP - Australia advanced to a play-off for a return to the World Group after completing a 3-0 victory over Taiwan in their Davis Cup Asia-Oceania zonal tie on Saturday. -
Lowe pitches 2 scoreless inning for Braves(AP) (2010-03-06 06:32:50)
AP - Derek Lowe got off to a solid start after a rough first season in Atlanta, pitching two hitless innings in the Braves' 11-8 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday. -
Giants sign safety Rolle for $37 million(AP) (2010-03-06 06:31:10)
AP - The New York Giants have made Pro Bowler Antrel Rolle the richest safety in the NFL. -
Webb leads Australian Ladies Masters(AP) (2010-03-06 06:23:10)
AP - Six-time champion Karrie Webb birdied the final hole for an 8-under 64 and a one-stroke lead Saturday in the Australian Ladies Masters. -
Thunder beat Clippers 104-87 behind Durant's 32(AP) (2010-03-06 06:17:58)
AP - Kevin Durant had 32 points and nine rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Clippers 104-87 on Friday night for their 13th victory in 16 games. -
Chelsea seek to silence sceptics with Cup progress(AFP) (2010-03-06 06:11:29)
AFP - The scale of the hangover from Chelsea's traumatic defeat by Manchester City will become apparent when the FA Cup holders entertain Stoke in the last eight of this season's competition this weekend. -
Bears sign Peppers; Rolle becomes richest safety(AP) (2010-03-06 06:06:01)
AP - The Chicago Bears were big spenders as NFL teams entered the free agency period unconstrained by a salary cap, signing top prize Julius Peppers. -
Mercer holds on for 66-63 win over Jacksonville(AP) (2010-03-06 05:29:29)
AP - James Florence hit two free throws with 15 seconds left and Mercer held on to defeat the Bears 66-63 on Friday night in an Atlantic Sun Conference tournament semifinal. -
Comrie lifts Oilers past Wild(AP) (2010-03-06 05:14:03)
AP - Mike Comrie scored in regulation and added the shootout winner in the Edmonton Oilers' 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday night. -
Giants sign Cards S Antrel Rolle for $37 million(AP) (2010-03-06 05:06:22)
AP - The New York Giants have made Pro Bowler Antrel Rolle the richest safety in the NFL. -
Anthony scores 34, Nuggets beats Pacers 122-114(AP) (2010-03-06 05:04:20)
AP - Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame the injury-related absences of Kenyon Martin and Ty Lawson to beat the Indiana Pacers 122-114 on Friday night. -
Illinois State edges Indiana State 69-65(AP) (2010-03-06 04:58:12)
AP - Osiris Eldridge and Austin Hill each scored 17 points as No. 3 seed Illinois State overcame an early 12-point deficit to defeat No. 6 seed Indiana State 69-65 Friday night in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament. -
Flames score 5 straight goals, beat Devils 5-3(AP) (2010-03-06 04:56:35)
AP - Daymond Langkow, Curtis Glencross and Eric Nystrom scored second-period goals, and Miikka Kiprusoff made 22 saves in the Calgary Flames' 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. -
Zach Duke goes 2 innings, Pirates beat Orioles 5-3(AP) (2010-03-06 03:20:23)
AP - Zach Duke made his first start of spring training, pitching two innings to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Friday night. -
Stuckey collapses as Pistons lose to Cavs(AP) (2010-03-06 03:04:06)
AP - LeBron James had 40 points, 13 rebounds and six assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit 99-92 on Friday night in a game delayed when Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey collapsed late in the third quarter. -
Helm scores twice, Red Wings beat Predators(AP) (2010-03-06 03:03:48)
AP - Darren Helm scored twice, and Pavel Datsyuk had a goal and an assist in the Detroit Red Wings' 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night. -
Manhattan tops Loyola 94-79(AP) (2010-03-06 03:02:40)
AP - Rico Pickett scored a career-high 33 points to lead ninth-seeded Manhattan past eighth-seeded Loyola (Md.) 94-79 in the opening round of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament on Friday night. -
Bobcats hand Lakers 2nd straight loss, 98-83(AP) (2010-03-06 03:01:48)
AP - Stephen Jackson scored 21 points, Gerald Wallace added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats handed the weary Los Angeles Lakers their second straight loss, 98-83 on Friday night. -
Cornell is first team to clinch NCAA tourney bid(AP) (2010-03-06 02:57:21)
AP - Cornell became the first team this season to earn an NCAA tournament bid, clinching its third straight Ivy League championship by beating Brown 95-76 on Friday night with a record-tying display of 3-point shooting. -
Denver's Brandon Marshall to visit Seattle(AP) (2010-03-06 02:53:22)
AP - Despite a potentially huge price to acquire his services, the Seattle Seahawks are going to take their shot at impressing Denver wide receiver Brandon Marshall. -
Ferguson tells Rooney to curb his enthusiasm(AFP) (2010-03-06 02:34:12)
AFP - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has urged Wayne Rooney to curb his enthusiasm after telling the striker he was wrong to play for England against Egypt. -
Lowe pitches two scoreless inning for Braves(AP) (2010-03-06 01:55:29)
AP - Derek Lowe got off to a solid start after a rough first season in Atlanta, pitching two hitless innings in the Braves' 11-8 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday. -
Tway, Wiebe, Lu share first-round lead(AP) (2010-03-06 01:55:28)
AP - Bob Tway, Chein Soon Lu and Mark Wiebe shot 6-under 65s on Friday to share the first-round lead in the Toshiba Classic, leaving Champions Tour newcomer Fred Couples a stroke back at Newport Beach Country Club. -
Bears sign Peppers, but few spending sprees in NFL(AP) (2010-03-06 01:16:30)
AP - The Chicago Bears were big spenders as NFL teams entered the free agency period unconstrained by a salary cap, signing top prize Julius Peppers. -
Steelers QB accused of sexual assault in Georgia(AP) (2010-03-06 01:05:45)
AP - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is being investigated in an allegation of sexual assault at a Georgia nightclub, police said Friday. -
Bears win Julius Peppers sweepstakes(AP) (2010-03-06 00:46:59)
AP - Julius Peppers joined the Chicago Bears in the biggest move by a team that showed it's intent on contending again after missing the playoffs the past three seasons. -
Ravens get WR Boldin in trade with Cardinals(AP) (2010-03-06 00:43:53)
AP - The Baltimore Ravens couldn't pass up the opportunity to add a talented pass catcher to their roster: three-time Pro Bowl standout Anquan Boldin. -
Junior on the pole for Atlanta race(AP) (2010-03-06 00:34:50)
AP - Dale Earnhardt Jr. captured the pole for the Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway with a blistering speed of 192.761 mph. -
UNC-Greensboro beats Furman 66-65 in SoCon tourney(AP) (2010-03-06 00:29:54)
AP - Brandon Evans scored 13 points and North Carolina-Greensboro survived a late charge by Furman in a 66-65 win on Friday in the first round of the Southern Conference tournament. -
Jets expect S Kerry Rhodes back this season(AP) (2010-03-05 23:59:04)
AP - Jets safety Kerry Rhodes, whose future with the team was uncertain, will receive his $2 million roster bonus next week and remain in New York. -
Ramirez has two hits for Dodgers in(AP) (2010-03-05 23:53:47)
AP - Manny Ramirez had two singles as the designated hitter, Vincent Padilla threw two hitless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago White Sox 8-3 Friday. -
Kim, Villegas tied for lead after Honda 2nd round(AP) (2010-03-05 23:46:41)
AP - The temperature climbed, the winds calmed, and PGA National unexpectedly lost a great deal of its bite. -
Ferrer, Wawrinka step out of Nadal, Federer shadows(AFP) (2010-03-05 23:20:58)
AFP - David Ferrer and Stanislas Wawrinka stepped out of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's shadows on Friday as defending champions Spain and Switzerland were locked 1-1 in their Davis Cup World Group opener. -
Morrison suspected in Kan. of marijuana possession(AP) (2010-03-05 23:06:38)
AP - Former heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Morrison has been arrested in Kansas on suspicion of marijuana possession. -
LB Dansby visits Dolphins; Porter released again(AP) (2010-03-05 22:57:41)
AP - The Miami Dolphins released two linebackers Friday and began courting a third, Karlos Dansby. -
Francis gives up three-run homer to Uribe(AP) (2010-03-05 22:55:18)
AP - Juan Uribe hit a three-run homer to spoil Jeff Francis' return to the mound for Colorado after missing the entire 2009 season, and the San Francisco Giants beat a Rockies' split squad 7-4 Friday. -
Bradley beats Creighton 81-62 in MVC quarterfinal(AP) (2010-03-05 22:51:05)
AP - Sam Maniscalco scored a career-high 31 points on 18-of-19 free-throw shooting to lead Bradley over Creighton 81-62 in the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament on Friday. -
Bears reportedly win Julius Peppers sweepstakes(AP) (2010-03-05 21:51:15)
AP - Julius Peppers is no longer a Carolina Panther. -
Ferrer, Wawrinka step out of Nadal, Federer shadows in Davis Cup(AFP) (2010-03-05 21:31:02)
AFP - David Ferrer and Stanislas Wawrinka stepped out of the shadows of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer on Friday as defending champions Spain and Switzerland were locked at 1-1 in their Davis Cup World Group opener. -
Wenger defends Walcott after 'no football brain' barb(AFP) (2010-03-05 21:07:57)
AFP - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on Friday defended winger Theo Walcott after the 20-year-old was accused of lacking a "football brain" who cannot compete at international level. -
'Blindsided' Delhomme emotional over release(AP) (2010-03-05 20:52:53)
AP - Jake Delhomme walked into the interview room with red eyes and sunglasses in his hand, joking that his allergies were bad. -
Defending champions Spain held by Swiss(AFP) (2010-03-05 20:41:46)
AFP - Defending champions Spain were level at 1-1 with Switzerland on the opening day of their Davis Cup World Group first round clash on Friday. -
Northern Iowa tops Drake 55-40 in MVC opener(AP) (2010-03-05 20:20:25)
AP - Northern Iowa used a 29-2 run to rally and knock off Drake 55-40 in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament on Friday. -
Free agency set to change NFL landscape(Reuters) (2010-03-05 20:19:17)
Reuters - The NFL tip-toed into the great unknown Friday when the league's salary cap came off the books and a free-agent signing period began. -
Isner loses, US trails Serbia 1-0 in Davis Cup(AP) (2010-03-05 20:09:50)
AP - John Isner lost to Viktor Troicki 7-6 (4), 6-7 (5), 7-5, 6-4 to give Serbia a 1-0 lead over the United States in the first round of the Davis Cup. -
No spending spree yet in free agency(AP) (2010-03-05 20:09:45)
AP - With the salary cap gone the way of the drop kick, NFL teams began the free agency period Friday with lots of moves. -
Armstrong-Contador rivalry helps Tour contenders(AP) (2010-03-05 19:04:02)
AP - Team RadioShack boss Johan Bruyneel wants to play down Lance Armstrong's rivalry with Alberto Contador at the Tour de France. -
Lions get DT Williams, DE Vanden Bosch(AP) (2010-03-05 18:52:51)
AP - The Detroit Lions are beefing up their defensive line. -
Aussie edges Armstrong in Tour of Murcia third stage(AFP) (2010-03-05 18:18:23)
AFP - Australia's Luke Roberts Friday won the third stage of the Tour of Murcia in a mass sprint finish that involved the race favorites, including seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. -
Iditarod begins amid money woes(AP) (2010-03-05 17:53:47)
AP - The 38th running of the world's most famous sled dog race begins Saturday amid depleted finances that have slashed the cash purse even as the cost of competitive mushing continues to climb. -
Mets SS Jose Reyes to return to New York for tests(AP) (2010-03-05 17:28:49)
AP - Mets shortstop Jose Reyes plans to undergo tests in New York after doctors in Florida discovered a thyroid imbalance, the team said Friday. -
India outclassed by mighty Russia in Davis Cup(AFP) (2010-03-05 16:50:02)
AFP - India were outclassed by two-time champions Russia on the opening day of their Davis Cup World Group first round clash on Friday. -
Blatter confident in SAfrica WCup security plans(AP) (2010-03-05 16:38:38)
AP - FIFA president Sepp Blatter expressed confidence Friday in South Africa's security plans for the 2010 World Cup. -
Colts re-sign MLB Gary Brackett(AP) (2010-03-05 16:32:39)
AP - The Indianapolis Colts have re-signed middle linebacker Gary Brackett, the leader of their defense. -
Putin chides sports officials over Olympic flop(AP) (2010-03-05 16:07:24)
AP - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says that sport in his country needs a major shakeup after the dismal showing by its Olympic teams at the Vancouver Games. -
Panthers brass chokes up over Delhomme's release(AP) (2010-03-05 16:03:16)
AP - Carolina general manager Marty Hurney calls it the toughest decision he ever made. Panthers coach John Fox couldn't fight off tears while answering questions. -
Iowa player pleads guilty in taxi fight case(AP) (2010-03-05 15:11:37)
AP - Iowa's all-Big Ten defensive end Adrian Clayborn has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in a case involving a taxi driver. -
No. 3 Huskers still perfect at 28-0; 1 game left(AP) (2010-03-05 13:42:01)
AP - Nebraska coach Connie Yori and her players will say that they're not dwelling on their perfect, 28-0 record and the pressure of keeping it intact. -
Olympians Vonn, White, Wescott grace Wheaties box(AP) (2010-03-05 11:01:26)
AP - U.S. Olympic gold medalists Lindsey Vonn, Shaun White and Seth Wescott are the latest athletes to grace the Wheaties box. -
Hamstring curse ends Owen's World Cup dream(AFP) (2010-03-05 10:33:32)
AFP - Michael Owen will be out injured until the end of the season after learning he needs surgery to repair the hamstring injury that forced him out of last weekend's League Cup final. -
Blumenherst, Lim tied for lead at Aussie Masters(AP) (2010-03-05 08:58:00)
AP - American Amanda Blumenherst shot a 3-under 69 to maintain a share of the lead with Lim Ji-na of South Korea after two rounds of the ANZ Australian Ladies Masters. -
Anuar wins fifth stage of Malaysia Tour(AFP) (2010-03-05 08:55:41)
AFP - Malaysian cyclist Anuar Manan won the fifth stage of the Tour de Langkawi on Friday while German Tobias Erler maintained the overall lead. -
Baylor's Griner suspended 2 games for punch(AP) (2010-03-05 08:44:31)
AP - Brittney Griner, the dunking freshman sensation for No. 14 Baylor, has been suspended for two games after throwing a punch that broke an opposing player's nose in a Big 12 game. -
Feeling good again, Singh gets into Honda mix(AP) (2010-03-05 08:28:33)
AP - At 47, Vijay Singh isn't ready to say his days as a dominant player are over. -
Australia's Tomic has perfect Davis Cup debut vs Taiwan(AFP) (2010-03-05 08:18:23)
AFP - Teenager Bernard Tomic led Australia to a commanding 2-0 lead over Taiwan in their Asia/Oceania Group I Davis Cup tie on Friday. -
NFL free agency begins without cap(AP) (2010-03-05 08:17:47)
AP - Into the great unknown. -
Jazz rally in fourth quarter to beat Suns(AP) (2010-03-05 06:54:01)
AP - Deron Williams scored 13 of his 27 points during a 41-point fourth quarter, Mehmet Okur added 24 points, and Utah rallied from a 12-point final period deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 116-108 on Thursday night. -
Kobe shines before Heat stifles Lakers in overtime(Reuters) (2010-03-05 06:36:10)
Reuters - The Miami Heat overcame a 39-point effort from Kobe Bryant to capture a thrilling 114-111 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. -
Sharks rally to 3-2 win over Canadiens(AP) (2010-03-05 06:13:34)
AP - Dany Heatley scored the tying goal and Manny Malhotra delivered the winner in a span of less than 3 minutes in the third period to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. -
Panthers part ways with longtime quarterback Delhomme(Reuters) (2010-03-05 06:08:43)
Reuters - The Carolina Panthers have cut long-time quarterback Jake Delhomme, local media reported on Thursday. -
Fogg's 7 3-pointers lead Wildcats past UCLA 78-73(AP) (2010-03-05 06:08:35)
AP - Kyle Fogg made seven of 10 3-pointers en route to a career-high 26 points and the Arizona Wildcats rallied from 14 down in the second half to beat UCLA 78-73 on Thursday night. -
Jets reach agreement with Chargers for Cromartie(AP) (2010-03-05 05:00:46)
AP - It just got a lot tougher to throw against the New York Jets. -
South Dakota beats Texas-Pan American 85-79 in OT(AP) (2010-03-05 04:59:58)
AP - Tyler Cain scored a career-high 34 points and added 17 rebounds to lead South Dakota past Texas-Pan American 85-79 in overtime Thursday night. -
Wolski beats old team with late goal(AP) (2010-03-05 04:48:25)
AP - Wojtek Wolski beat his former Colorado teammates in his Phoenix debut, scoring the go-ahead goal with 22 seconds left in the Coyotes' 3-1 victory over the Avalanche on Thursday night. -
Wade gets 27, Heat hold off Lakers in OT, 114-111(AP) (2010-03-05 04:32:03)
AP - Dwyane Wade had 27 points and 14 assists, Quentin Richardson scored a season-high 25 and the Miami Heat found a way to overcome a huge effort by Kobe Bryant to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 114-111 in overtime Thursday night. -
Chargers keep Sproles, release DT Williams(AP) (2010-03-05 04:29:41)
AP - Speedy little Darren Sproles is staying with the San Diego Chargers, after all. -
Thrashers beat Islanders 6-3(AP) (2010-03-05 03:01:48)
AP - Nik Antropov had two goals and an assist, and Clarke MacArthur and Evgeny Artyukhin scored in their Atlanta debuts to help the Thrashers beat the New York Islanders 6-3 on Thursday night. -
Miami (Ohio) knocks off Buffalo 73-62(AP) (2010-03-05 02:51:02)
AP - Julian Mavunga and Kenny Hayes each scored 17 points to lead Miami (Ohio) to a 73-62 victory over Buffalo on Thursday night. -
APNewsBreak: Deal reached for Yankee Stadium fight(AP) (2010-03-05 02:45:05)
AP - Boxing is back at Yankee Stadium. -
Redskins cut 10 players on eve of free agency(AP) (2010-03-05 02:41:18)
AP - The Washington Redskins unleashed a 30-something purge Thursday night, making the team significantly younger by cutting 10 players and clearing salary cap space for another aggressive run at free agency. -
Spain gunning for Davis Cup hat-trick(AFP) (2010-03-05 02:35:51)
AFP - Spain open their campaign to clinch the first hat-trick of Davis Cup wins since the United States in 1972 with a home tie against Switzerland but neither Rafael Nadal nor Roger Federer will be involved. -
Favre says he hasn't decided about playing again(AP) (2010-03-05 02:00:31)
AP - Brett Favre said Thursday he still hasn't decided whether he'll play again next season — and doesn't expect to make an announcement anytime soon. -
Angels and White Sox tied 4-4 when game is called(AP) (2010-03-05 01:02:35)
AP - Chicago's A.J. Pierzynski hit a two-run homer to highlight a three-run third inning, and Los Angeles catcher Mike Napoli also homered as the White Sox and Angels played to a 4-4 tie Thursday before the Cactus League opener for both teams was called after nine innings. -
Saints to release DE Grant(AP) (2010-03-05 00:59:46)
AP - Charles Grant, a starting defensive end for most of the New Orleans Saints' first championship season, will be released by the only club for which he's played in his eight-year career. -
Buckeyes must prove themselves again in Big Ten(AP) (2010-03-05 00:37:27)
AP - Jim Foster is presented with the problem of inspiring his Ohio State women's team to play hard in a tournament that barely acknowledges what the Buckeyes already have done. -
Thunder send D.J. White to NBDL(AP) (2010-03-05 00:00:03)
AP - The Oklahoma City Thunder have assigned second-year forward D.J. White to their NBA Developmental League affiliate in Tulsa. -
Sabbatini: Woods will play well; how will fans be?(AP) (2010-03-04 23:52:12)
AP - Rory Sabbatini once made headlines for calling Tiger Woods "more beatable than ever," and that was long before the world's No. 1 golfer put his career on hold to straighten out his personal life. -
Green, Connell lead, upstart Rocha chases at Honda(AP) (2010-03-04 23:45:48)
AP - Alexandre Rocha nearly stopped playing golf last year, until two moves by the International Olympic Committee changed his mind. -
Andretti Autosport signs 15-year-old driver(AP) (2010-03-04 23:19:50)
AP - Sage Karam isn't old enough to drive on the streets of his home state. But the Pennsylvania native will be racing on the streets of St. Petersburg, Fla., later this month. -
Zito plunks Fielder, Giants beat Brewers 5-3(AP) (2010-03-04 23:07:24)
AP - Andres Torres hit a run-scoring single to highlight a four-run fifth inning and the San Francisco Giants came back from a three-run deficit to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 on Thursday. -
Clottey motivated by Pacquiao trainer's knockout forecast(Reuters) (2010-03-04 22:38:08)
Reuters - When Joshua Clottey steps into the ring against WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao on March 13 the Ghanaian will imagine he is fighting someone else. -
ETSU beats Campbell 72-64 in A-Sun tournament(AP) (2010-03-04 22:36:40)
AP - Micah Williams scored 32 points and sparked a second-half run to lead East Tennessee State to a 72-64 win over Campbell on Thursday in the first round of the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament. -
Halladay looks like ace as Phillies top Yanks 3-2(AP) (2010-03-04 22:35:08)
AP - If first impressions are important to baseball fans in Philadelphia, new Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay aced his entry exam. -
Colts tender 2 safeties, still working on Brackett(AP) (2010-03-04 22:22:59)
AP - The Indianapolis Colts would like to keep safeties Melvin Bullitt and Antoine Bethea around one more year, and they're also still hoping to work out a deal with defensive captain Gary Brackett. -
Zayat Stables, bank reach preliminary agreement(AP) (2010-03-04 22:18:23)
AP - Prominent thoroughbred owner Ahmed Zayat says he has reached a preliminary agreement that he hopes will keep his stable operational amid its legal dispute with a bank. -
Baylor's Griner suspended 1 game for punch(AP) (2010-03-04 21:10:28)
AP - Baylor dunking sensation Brittney Griner will be suspended at least one game, and possibly longer, after punching an opposing player in the face. -
Mavs' Terry will need surgery after blow to face(AP) (2010-03-04 20:51:37)
AP - Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry is scheduled to have surgery Friday after taking an elbow to the face during a game. The team said a timetable for Terry's return would be determined after the surgery. -
Colts allow 2 defensive backs to test free agency(AP) (2010-03-04 20:27:46)
AP - The Indianapolis Colts won't offer cornerback Tim Jennings and safety Aaron Francisco new contracts, allowing them to become free agents. -
Zuma promises safe World Cup in South Africa(AFP) (2010-03-04 20:12:22)
AFP - South African President Jacob Zuma sought Thursday to allay concerns about security at the 2010 World Cup, saying crime had already been cut and visitors would be protected. -
Russia's Olympic flop sparks Soviet nostalgia(AP) (2010-03-04 19:38:06)
AP - Anger and Soviet nostalgia are sweeping Russia after its dismal showing at the Vancouver Olympics, triggering a purge of sporting officials in an effort to prevent another humiliation when the nation hosts the Winter games in Sochi in 2014. -
Mets SS Reyes cleared after follow-up lab work(AP) (2010-03-04 19:31:02)
AP - Mets shortstop Jose Reyes was scratched from New York's lineup Thursday for follow-up lab work related to his team physical, but a team spokesperson said he has been cleared to play. -
Curry back in Charlotte, but not for SoCon tourney(AP) (2010-03-04 19:04:58)
AP - The Southern Conference moved its basketball tournament here in hopes that Stephen Curry would be playing in his hometown to conclude his senior year at Davidson. -
Durant an `impossible matchup' for opponents(AP) (2010-03-04 19:04:00)
AP - Alvin Gentry gets a kick out of the fact that the Oklahoma City Thunder roster lists Kevin Durant at 6 feet, 9 inches tall. -
Santana faces hitters for 1st time since surgery(AP) (2010-03-04 18:23:11)
AP - New York Mets ace Johan Santana completed his last big test before pitching in a game, throwing two simulated innings Thursday. -
South Africa's Hunter wins again in Murcia(AFP) (2010-03-04 18:17:55)
AFP - South Africa's Robert Hunter won his second consecutive stage of the Tour of Murcia in southeastern Spain on Thursday, with seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong five seconds back in 35th place. -
President Zuma: SAfrica 'more than ready' for WCup(AP) (2010-03-04 17:59:14)
AP - President Jacob Zuma told reporters at Wembley Stadium that South Africa was "ready, if not more than ready" to host the World Cup. -
Red Wings confident as they make push for playoffs(AP) (2010-03-04 17:46:28)
AP - Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom says he is confident Detroit will be in the playoffs next month. -
NFL free agency begins Friday without cap(AP) (2010-03-04 17:37:53)
AP - The NFL is on the verge of an uncapped season. -
Venezuelan driver gets full-time IndyCar gig(AP) (2010-03-04 17:37:01)
AP - Milka Duno has been hired by Dale Coyne Racing to drive a full IndyCar schedule in 2010. -
Georgetown's leading scorer Freeman has diabetes(AP) (2010-03-04 16:25:07)
AP - Georgetown's leading scorer Austin Freeman has been diagnosed with diabetes. His status for the team's upcoming games is uncertain. -
Accused doctor resigns from CFL's Toronto Argos(AP) (2010-03-04 16:09:50)
AP - A doctor accused of selling an unapproved drug has resigned as team doctor of the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts. -
Querrey handed Djokovic test in Davis Cup(AFP) (2010-03-04 15:51:05)
AFP - America's Sam Querrey faces a stern test in the shape of world number two Novak Djokovic when his country meets Serbia in their first-round Davis Cup tie beginning here on Friday. -
Mets' Reyes scratched from Thursday's lineup(AP) (2010-03-04 14:37:41)
AP - New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes was scratched from Thursday's lineup for follow-up lab work related to his team physical. -
Russian Olympic chief confirms resignation(AP) (2010-03-04 14:22:05)
AP - The head of the Russian Olympic Committee says he resigned in the wake of Russia's worst performance at the Winter Games. -
Armstrong feels physical demands of cycling(AP) (2010-03-04 13:50:17)
AP - Lance Armstrong is feeling the physical demands of his second year back in cycling. -
Russia favourite against India in Davis Cup(AFP) (2010-03-04 13:08:30)
AFP - Russia's Igor Andreev and Somdev Devvarman of India will play the opening rubber in the Davis Cup World Group first round clash between the countries here on Friday. -
Major League Baseball, Upper Deck settle lawsuit(Reuters) (2010-03-04 12:50:12)
Reuters - Upper Deck Co will pay Major League Baseball Properties a "substantial" sum, plus more than $2.4 million to settle earlier debts, to resolve a lawsuit accusing the baseball card maker of using the sport's logos without permission, the league said. -
Olympics over, Sabres' Miller back on the job(AP) (2010-03-04 12:41:20)
AP - Once Ryan Miller finally got home to Buffalo early Wednesday, he tossed his Olympic silver medal "somewhere" on his dresser. And when he got to the rink for practice, the goalie was thinking about playoffs, not a podium. -
Davies, Garrido take lead in Malaysian Open(AP) (2010-03-04 12:10:16)
AP - Rhys Davies and Ignacio Garrido have shot 7-under 65s to lead the Malaysian Open by one stroke after the first round on Thursday. -
Paralympic torch relay begins journey to Vancouver(AP) (2010-03-04 10:49:10)
AP - The Paralympic torch relay has begun its 10-day journey to Vancouver. -
Baylor's Griner likely to be disciplined for punch(AP) (2010-03-04 08:40:29)
AP - The Baylor star who created buzz with her above-the-rim dunks is likely to face discipline after punching an opposing player in the face. -
Tomic youngest Australia Davis Cup player since 1933(AFP) (2010-03-04 07:45:59)
AFP - Bernard Tomic became Australia's youngest Davis Cup player in 77 years when he was named Thursday to lead off the Asia Oceania Group One tie against Taiwan. -
Griner's punch spoils Baylor's win over Texas Tech(AP) (2010-03-04 06:46:45)
AP - Brittney Griner scored 21 points before getting ejected from the game to lead No. 14 Baylor past Texas Tech 69-60 on Wednesday night. -
Avs snap Ducks' 11-game home winning streak(AP) (2010-03-04 06:44:58)
AP - When Peter Mueller's looping shot from the blue line somehow eluded Jonas Hiller, the Colorado Avalanche's newest forward had trouble believing he could celebrate. -
Suns rout Clippers again, 127-101(AP) (2010-03-04 06:20:13)
AP - Amare Stoudemire had 30 points and 14 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns breezed to their second rout of the Los Angeles Clippers in six days, beating them 127-101 on Wednesday night to sweep the four-game season series for the second straight year. -
Jacksonville advances past North Florida 76-69(AP) (2010-03-04 04:59:05)
AP - Ben Smith and Lehmon Colbert scored 24 points each to lead Jacksonville to a 76-69 victory over North Florida on Wednesday night in the first round of the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament. -
Baylor's Griner ejected after punching opponent(AP) (2010-03-04 04:43:46)
AP - Baylor's super freshman Brittney Griner was ejected from a game against Texas Tech after she punched an opposing player in the face. -
No. 22 Maryland beats 4th-ranked Duke 79-72(AP) (2010-03-04 04:43:40)
AP - Greivis Vasquez saved his best for last. -
Anthony scores 30, Nuggets rout Thunder, 119-90(AP) (2010-03-04 04:41:53)
AP - Carmelo Anthony outplayed Kevin Durant, scoring 30 points, and the Denver Nuggets took control with a big third quarter to rout the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-90 on Wednesday night. -
No. 14 BYU wins 71-51 to sweep rival Utah(AP) (2010-03-04 04:39:45)
AP - Brandon Davies scored a career-high 21 points and Michael Loyd Jr. added 18 as No. 14 BYU beat Utah 71-51 on Wednesday night, giving the Cougars their third sweep of the state rivalry in the last four seasons. -
Frolik scores twice in Panthers' win(AP) (2010-03-04 04:26:54)
AP - Michael Frolik scored twice, David Booth had a goal and three assists and the Florida Panthers snapped a season-high seven-game losing streak with a 7-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night. -
Jayhawks wear down K-State in Sunflower Showdown(AP) (2010-03-04 04:12:19)
AP - Sherron Collins had 17 points in his final game at Allen Fieldhouse and No. 2 Kansas beat No. 5 Kansas State 82-65 Wednesday night to clinch its sixth straight Big 12 regular-season title outright. -
Hobson lifts No. 8 New Mexico over TCU, 73-66(AP) (2010-03-04 03:57:12)
AP - Darington Hobson had 20 points and 14 rebounds while Roman Martinez added 19 points in his final game at The Pit, leading No. 8 New Mexico to a 73-66 win over TCU on Wednesday night to secure the Lobos' first outright conference title in 16 years. -
Griner ejected after punching opponent(AP) (2010-03-04 03:05:58)
AP - Baylor's super freshman Brittney Griner was ejected from a game against Texas Tech after she punched an opposing player in the face. -
Kesler scores twice for Canucks(AP) (2010-03-04 03:05:14)
AP - U.S. Olympian Ryan Kesler scored twice, and gold-medal winning Canadian goalie Roberto Luongo made 28 saves to help the Vancouver Canucks beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Wednesday night. -
Knicks hand Pistons 5th straight loss, 128-104(AP) (2010-03-04 03:04:17)
AP - Bill Walker was one of four Knicks with 20-plus points, scoring a career-high 22 in his first career start, and New York handed the Detroit Pistons their fifth straight loss with a 128-104 victory Wednesday night. -
James has double-double as Cavs toy with Nets(AP) (2010-03-04 03:02:28)
AP - LeBron James had 26 points and 14 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers opened a 20-point first-quarter lead and cruised to a 111-92 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. -
Capello puts Crouch in frame as England move on(AFP) (2010-03-04 02:54:18)
AFP - Fabio Capello has never given the impression that he regards Peter Crouch as anything more than an impact substitute but the Italian appears to be warming to Tottenham's beanpole striker. -
American U advances to semis; beats Navy 62-60(AP) (2010-03-04 02:52:58)
AP - Stephen Lumpkins scored a career-high 29 points and American University held on to defeat Navy 62-60 on Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the Patriot League tournament. -
MLB licenser settles card maker lawsuit(AP) (2010-03-04 02:49:35)
AP - Major League Baseball's licensing wing has settled a lawsuit it filed against a baseball card maker for allegedly stealing trademarks. -
Woods' caddie says he's mad at Tiger(AP) (2010-03-04 00:59:53)
AP - Tiger Woods' caddie says he knew nothing about the golfer's extramarital affairs and that's he's angry with Woods over the scandal. -
Panthers give tenders to Davis, Moore, Marshall(AP) (2010-03-04 00:52:14)
AP - The Carolina Panthers made it clear Wednesday they didn't want to lose upstart quarterback Matt Moore, giving the restricted free agent the highest possible tender. -
Coach proud of players accused of newspaper theft(AP) (2010-03-04 00:09:15)
AP - A college football coach in Texas is backing players accused of removing every copy of a student newspaper from racks around campus because of a front-page article about teammates being arrested on drug charges, according to a police report. -
Mosley already tired of Mayweather's pre-fight antics(Reuters) (2010-03-03 23:49:20)
Reuters - Shane Mosley is already tired of Floyd Mayweather's pre-fight antics and will knock him out when the two meet in May, the boxer said Wednesday. -
Nicklaus thinks Woods will play Masters(AP) (2010-03-03 23:42:53)
AP - Jack Nicklaus is going to appear at next month's Masters. He thinks Tiger Woods will as well. -
Sex offender charged in Chelsea King case(AP) (2010-03-03 23:39:12)
AP - A 30-year-old convicted sex offender was charged Wednesday with murdering and raping or attempting to rape 17-year-old Chelsea King, who disappeared last week after heading out for a run in a park. -
Many NHL deals done, but no blockbusters(AP) (2010-03-03 23:15:59)
AP - So much for another big hockey boost. The NHL trade deadline came and went with a thud instead of a bang. -
Upton signs $51.25M, 6-year deal with Arizona(AP) (2010-03-03 23:04:11)
AP - Justin Upton has signed a $51.25 million, six-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the second-largest deal in franchise history. -
Jackets deal Torres, Modin, Jurcina(AP) (2010-03-03 22:42:31)
AP - The already young Columbus Blue Jackets got a lot younger on Wednesday afternoon. -
Kennesaw State upsets top-seeded Lipscomb 72-69(AP) (2010-03-03 22:39:57)
AP - Kurtis Woods scored on a go-ahead layup with 19 seconds left and Kennesaw State upset top-seeded Lipscomb 72-69 on Wednesday in the first round of the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament. -
Spain puts Domenech in doldrums as French lose friendly match(AFP) (2010-03-03 22:14:31)
AFP - Spain confirmed their position among the World Cup favourites with a dominant 2-0 victory over France in their friendly match at the Stade de France here on Wednesday. -
Subs spare England's blushes against Egypt in friendly(AFP) (2010-03-03 22:12:02)
AFP - Substitutes Peter Crouch and Shaun Wright-Phillips spared England further embarrassment as Fabio Capello's scandal-tarnished squad came from behind to register a 3-1 win over Egypt. -
Manning recovering from neck surgery(AP) (2010-03-03 22:00:42)
AP - Peyton Manning has spent 12 seasons being a pain in the neck of NFL opponents. Now the four-time league MVP is trying to alleviate the pain in his own neck. -
Rangel steps down as Ways and Means chairman(AP) (2010-03-03 21:07:05)
AP - New York Rep. Charles Rangel temporarily stepped aside as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Wednesday as he struggled with mounting ethics woes that left his political future uncertain at best. -
Chiefs release WR Darling, RB Savage(AP) (2010-03-03 21:07:03)
AP - The Kansas City Chiefs have released wide receiver Devard Darling and running back Dantrell Savage. -
Bulls' Noah to miss 3 weeks with foot problem(AP) (2010-03-03 21:04:13)
AP - Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah will miss three weeks because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot that has been bothering him since mid-January — a blow as his team starts a brutal stretch of games against some of the NBA's better teams. -
Upton, D-backs agree to $51.25M, 6-year deal(AP) (2010-03-03 20:50:45)
AP - Outfielder Justin Upton and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $51.25 million, six-year contract. -
Hughes, Bell hit two homers, O's win(AP) (2010-03-03 20:47:42)
AP - Josh Bell and Rhyne Hughes each hit two home runs as the Baltimore Orioles hit six homers in winning their first game at their new spring home in Sarasota, 12-2 over the Tampa Bay Rays. -
Red Wings, Rangers beat deadline with minor trade(AP) (2010-03-03 20:40:52)
AP - The Detroit Red Wings have acquired prospect Jordan Owens from the New York Rangers in exchange for seldom-used forward Kris Newbury. -
New batting gloves promise to protect hands(AP) (2010-03-03 20:04:54)
AP - Omir Santos tried on his new batting gloves, said to slow the impact of a harmful fastball down to the mere annoyance of a junkball, and voiced excitement. -
Russian Olympic Committee head resigns after flop(AP) (2010-03-03 19:16:56)
AP - The head of the Russian Olympic Committee resigned on Wednesday in the wake of the nation's worst performance at the Winter Games, news agencies said, citing the committee's spokesman. -
Brees gets a Super perk golf with Jack Nicklaus(AP) (2010-03-03 19:10:10)
AP - For his first round of golf since becoming a Super Bowl champion, Drew Brees wore a slightly mismatched outfit. -
Daly says on Twitter to talk to golf writer(AP) (2010-03-03 18:57:03)
AP - John Daly was so irritated that a Florida newspaper wrote about his PGA Tour disciplinary file that he referred to the writer as a "jerk" on Twitter and posted the writer's cell phone number for his followers to call. -
US beats Germany 3-2 to win Algarve Cup(AP) (2010-03-03 18:56:30)
AP - The United States beat Germany 3-2 Wednesday to capture the women's Algarve Cup for the seventh time. -
Bulls' Noah to miss 3 weeks(AP) (2010-03-03 18:43:16)
AP - The Chicago Bulls say center Joakim Noah will miss three weeks because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot that has kept him in and out of the rotation the past month. -
South Africa's Hunter wins Tour of Murcia first stage(AFP) (2010-03-03 18:10:11)
AFP - South Africa's Robert Hunter won the first stage of the Tour of Murcia in southeastern Spain on Wednesday, a race in which America's seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong finished with the same time in a mass sprint finish. -
Rangers OF Hamilton eyes return next week(AP) (2010-03-03 18:06:50)
AP - Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton probably won't return to the field until next week because of a bruised left shoulder. -
Armstrong 46th after 1st leg of Tour of Murcia(AP) (2010-03-03 18:05:48)
AP - Robert Hunter of Garmin-Transitions won the first stage of the Tour of Murcia on Wednesday, while Lance Armstrong finished 46th. -
Gill says Glazers staying at Manchester United(AFP) (2010-03-03 17:43:46)
AFP - Manchester United chief executive David Gill said on Wednesday there was no prospect of the Glazer family selling the club as he questioned the wisdom of a proposed takoever. -
Berkman out for Astros' spring opener(AP) (2010-03-03 16:23:41)
AP - Houston All-Star first baseman Lance Berkman will sit out the Astros' spring training opener against Washington because of a bruised left knee. -
Russian Olympic chief resigns after Vancouver flop(AP) (2010-03-03 15:19:14)
AP - The head of the Russian Olympic Committee resigned Wednesday in the wake of the traditional powerhouse's worst performance at the Winter Games, news agencies reported. -
Blues acquire forward D'Agostini from Montreal(AP) (2010-03-03 15:14:37)
AP - The St. Louis Blues have acquired forward Matt D'Agostini from Montreal in exchange for prospect Aaron Palushaj. -
Reports: Russian Olympic Committee chief resigns(AP) (2010-03-03 14:52:58)
AP - Russian news agencies say the head of the nation's Olympic Committee has resigned in the wake of Russia's worst performance at the Winter Games. -
Armstrong focusing on time trial in Tour of Murcia(AP) (2010-03-03 14:05:10)
AP - Lance Armstrong is looking to improve his time trial performance in the Tour of Murcia as part of his Tour de France preparations. -
China fans ask, will Yao Ming's baby be American?(AP) (2010-03-03 10:58:53)
AP - Chinese basketball fans want to know — will Yao Ming's baby be an American? -
Devils beat Sharks 4-3 in return from Olympics(AP) (2010-03-03 06:04:39)
AP - Ilya Kovalchuk scored a power-play goal against Olympic teammate Evgeni Nabokov to cap New Jersey's three-goal second period and the Devils returned from a two-week break by beating the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Tuesday night. -
Lakers beat Pacers 122-99 for third straight win(AP) (2010-03-03 06:02:23)
AP - Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, hitting 14 of 15 free throws, and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away with a dominating third-quarter run for a 122-99 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. -
McDonald helps Blues get past Coyotes 5-2(AP) (2010-03-03 04:46:10)
AP - Andy McDonald scored his team-leading 20th goal and T.J. Oshie added a goal and an assist to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Phoenix Coyotes 5-2 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win. -
Celtics use big fourth quarter to beat Pistons(Reuters) (2010-03-03 04:36:09)
Reuters - The Boston Celtics snapped a two-game losing streak with a 105-100 victory over the Detroit Pistons Tuesday. -
Tennessee Tech edges Austin Peay 68-65 in OVC(AP) (2010-03-03 04:32:44)
AP - Kevin Murphy had 18 points and hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 6 seconds left to give Tennessee Tech a 68-65 win over Austin Peay on Tuesday night in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament. -
Fedotenko leads Penguins past Sabres 3-2(AP) (2010-03-03 03:53:10)
AP - Ruslan Fedotenko had a goal and an assist and Sidney Crosby — in his first game since winning the Olympics for Canada — set up Sergei Gonchar's 200th career goal to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins past the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Tuesday night. -
Miller gets louder cheer than Crosby in Pittsburgh(AP) (2010-03-03 02:23:10)
AP - Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller received a standing ovation in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night for leading the United States to an Olympic silver medal — cheers louder than those given the Penguins' own Sidney Crosby. -
Coastal Carolina moves onto semis; beats VMI 82-73(AP) (2010-03-03 02:22:04)
AP - Chad Gray and Logan Johnson each scored 21 points to lead Coastal Carolina to an 82-73 win over Virginia Military Institute on Tuesday night in the quarterfinals of the Big South Conference tournament. -
Capello warns England stars to stay out of trouble(AFP) (2010-03-03 02:05:34)
AFP - Fabio Capello has warned his pampered England players that they cannot afford to let their privates lives get in the way of his World Cup preparations. -
Hochevar agrees to $1.76 million deal with Royals(AP) (2010-03-03 02:00:23)
AP - Luke Hochevar, the overall No. 1 draft pick of the 2006 amateur draft, agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals that will pay him $1.76 million in the major leagues. -
Capitals look to regain momentum(AP) (2010-03-03 00:39:47)
AP - The first-place Washington Capitals have 20 games to iron out the kinks before the playoffs start. -
Play Ball! Mets beat Braves in first spring game(AP) (2010-03-03 00:22:01)
AP - Cross another last off the list for Bobby Cox. -
A wedge on a par 5, with lots of hindsight(AP) (2010-03-02 23:04:15)
AP - No club received more attention on the West Coast Swing than the wedge. -
Kings' Nocioni suspended for drink-driving(Reuters) (2010-03-02 22:31:33)
Reuters - Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni has been suspended for two games after pleading no contest to drink-driving, the NBA said Tuesday. -
Rangers' Hamilton scratched with bruised shoulder(AP) (2010-03-02 22:24:16)
AP - Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton will miss the team's exhibition opener Thursday because of a bruised left shoulder. -
Brazil find their rhythm to kill off Ireland(AFP) (2010-03-02 22:10:01)
AFP - Brazil warmed up for the World Cup in impressive fashion as the South Americans defeated the Republic of Ireland 2-0 in Tuesday's friendly in London. -
AI will not return to 76ers due to family issues(AP) (2010-03-02 22:07:37)
AP - The Philadelphia 76ers have said goodbye to A.I. -
Oklahoma's Warren to undergo season-ending surgery(AP) (2010-03-02 21:41:03)
AP - Oklahoma sophomore guard Willie Warren will have season-ending arthroscopic surgery on his injured right ankle. -
Mayweather-Mosley already getting physical(AP) (2010-03-02 21:36:58)
AP - Music blared over the loudspeakers, smoke billowed across the stage, and the curtain dropped to reveal Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley dressed to the nines as a crowd of several thousand inside the Nokia Theater let out a roar. -
Nebraska's Hickman says no to chance at NFL(AP) (2010-03-02 20:57:04)
AP - Jacob Hickman started 36 straight games in a Nebraska program famous for developing offensive lineman. He was poised to achieve the dream of the millions of boys on America's sandlots. -
South Africa marks 100 days to World Cup(AP) (2010-03-02 20:52:59)
AP - With 100 days to go before the World Cup, jackhammers shuddered and bulldozers rumbled Tuesday as workers wearing "Proud to be building Soccer City for 2010" buttons readied South Africa's main stadium. -
James files papers to switch from No. 23 to No. 6(AP) (2010-03-02 20:48:49)
AP - LeBron James is making good on his promise. -
Wild sign deals with Zidlicky, Stoner(AP) (2010-03-02 20:44:46)
AP - The Minnesota Wild have signed defensemen Marek Zidlicky and Clayton Stoner to contract extensions. -
Butler back after breakthrough year(AP) (2010-03-02 20:40:10)
AP - If Billy Butler's breakthrough year had come in New York, Los Angeles or Boston, maybe the barrel-chested first baseman would be one of baseball's most celebrated young hitters. -
AP Source: Woods back from family counseling(AP) (2010-03-02 20:33:42)
AP - Tiger Woods is closer to competing again. Woods is back home after a week of family counseling in Arizona and is trying to get back into a routine that includes fitness and his first significant practice in 15 weeks, a person with knowledge of his schedule said Tuesday. -
Mets' Beltran confirms meeting with feds(AP) (2010-03-02 20:23:39)
AP - Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran says he talked to federal investigators last week about a Canadian doctor accused of selling an unapproved drug. -
AP Interview: Arenas shrugs off sentencing nerves(AP) (2010-03-02 20:13:29)
AP - Gilbert Arenas says he'd have "no problem" playing for the Washington Wizards again. -
KU, K-State ready for super Sunflower Showdown(AP) (2010-03-02 19:42:26)
AP - Frank Martin doesn't mince words. Even if it's sometimes to his detriment, the Kansas State coach is going to tell the truth as he sees it. -
Daly's disciplinary file filled with misconduct(AP) (2010-03-02 18:47:21)
AP - John Daly has been suspended five times and cited 21 times for not giving his best effort, according to a 456-page rap sheet kept by the PGA Tour that is now public record because of libel lawsuit Daly failed to win. -
Reports: Feds want to talk to Beltran about doctor(AP) (2010-03-02 18:44:35)
AP - Federal investigators want to talk to Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran about a Canadian doctor accused of selling an unapproved drug, according to multiple reports Tuesday. -
Rangers OF scratched because of bruised shoulder(AP) (2010-03-02 18:33:29)
AP - Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton was scratched from a Texas Rangers intrasquad game for the second consecutive day Tuesday because of a bruised left shoulder. -
Henry not expecting hostile French reception(AFP) (2010-03-02 17:47:45)
AFP - France captain Thierry Henry says he has no fears about playing in front of his country's fans for the first time since his controversial handball in the World Cup play-off defeat of Ireland. -
Source: Tiger Woods back home after family counseling(AP) (2010-03-02 16:31:34)
AP - Tiger Woods is back at home after a week of family counseling in Arizona and is trying to get into a routine that includes golf and fitness, a person with knowledge of his schedule said Tuesday. -
Iverson will not return to 76ers(AP) (2010-03-02 15:52:59)
AP - The Philadelphia 76ers have said goodbye to A.I. -
FIFA says S.Africa ready for World Cup, 100 days away(AFP) (2010-03-02 15:48:52)
AFP - FIFA on Tuesday brushed aside lingering doubts about South Africa's readiness for the World Cup, as cities across the nation staged street parties to launch the 100-day countdown. -
Kim leads jubilant SKorean team home from Olympics(AP) (2010-03-02 13:42:15)
AP - Olympic gold medalist Kim Yu-na may be the reigning queen of the ice, but her coach Brian Orser says there's one jump she has yet to tackle in competition: the difficult triple axel. -
Davydenko to miss Davis Cup clash with India(AFP) (2010-03-02 12:11:43)
AFP - Russia's top player Nikolay Davydenko will miss Russia's Davis Cup opening round clash with India, which will be played in Moscow this weekend, local media reported Tuesday. -
Real Madrid again named world's richest football club(AFP) (2010-03-02 10:13:58)
AFP - Real Madrid have become the first sports team in the world to generate annual revenue in excess of 400 million euros (362 million pounds, 543 million dollars), according to figures compiled by accountancy firm Deloitte. -
Thomson takes second stage of Malaysia Tour(AFP) (2010-03-02 09:00:04)
AFP - South African Jay Thomson, representing his national team, won the Tour de Langkawi's second stage in Malaysia Tuesday with German Tobias Erler of Tabriz Petrochemical Cycling taking second place. -
Report: James files paperwork for number change(AP) (2010-03-02 07:18:22)
AP - The Plain Dealer is reporting that LeBron James has filed paperwork with the NBA to change his uniform number. -
Mavericks continue domination over Bobcats(Reuters) (2010-03-02 06:57:53)
Reuters - Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry led a second-half charge to help the Dallas Mavericks continue their unbeaten run over the Charlotte Bobcats with a 89-84 victory on Monday. -
Jackson State beats Arkansas-Pine Bluff 57-54(AP) (2010-03-02 06:53:21)
AP - Garrison Johnson scored 18 points to lead Jackson State to a 57-54 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Monday night. -
Lidstrom lifts Red Wings over Avalanche, 3-2(AP) (2010-03-02 04:33:53)
AP - Nicklas Lidstrom scored a power-play goal with 9:03 left in the third period and lifted the Detroit Red Wings past the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Monday night. -
Mavericks late run continues domination over Bobcats(Reuters) (2010-03-02 04:30:48)
Reuters - Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry led a second-half charge to help the Dallas Mavericks continue their unbeaten run over the Charlotte Bobcats with a 89-84 victory on Monday. -
Vancouver atmosphere will be tough to match(AP) (2010-03-02 04:24:32)
AP - Top that if you can. -
Shaw transferring from Ga. Tech to Ga. Southern(AP) (2010-03-02 04:21:46)
AP - Georgia Tech backup quarterback Jaybo Shaw is transferring to Georgia Southern and will be eligible to play for the Eagles in 2010. -
Mavs win 8th straight, down Jordan's Bobcats 89-84(AP) (2010-03-02 02:48:21)
AP - Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points, Jason Terry had several key buckets down the stretch, and the surging Dallas Mavericks beat Charlotte 89-84 on Monday night to spoil the Bobcats' first game since Michael Jordan agreed to buy the team. -
APNewsBreak: Many maple bats get banned in minors(AP) (2010-03-02 02:40:43)
AP - Many maple bats will be banned in the minor leagues this season, part of Major League Baseball's push to stop shattered shards of wood from flying dangerously through the air. -
Cavs use 74-point half to hammer Knicks(AP) (2010-03-02 02:37:19)
AP - LeBron James had 22 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers used a 74-point first half to hammer the New York Knicks 124-93 on Monday night in their first game since learning Shaquille O'Neal will miss the rest of the regular season. -
No. 10 West Virginia gets past No. 19 Georgetown(AP) (2010-03-02 02:32:37)
AP - Da'Sean Butler scored 22 points in his final home game and No. 10 West Virginia beat No. 19 Georgetown 81-68 on Monday night. -
Bears waive former All-Pro tackle Orlando Pace(AP) (2010-03-02 02:24:02)
AP - The Chicago Bears waived tackle Orlando Pace after one season in which the 34-year-old played little like the All-Pro he once was with St. Louis. -
World Cup front-runners enter home straight(AFP) (2010-03-02 02:20:49)
AFP - With 100 days to go until the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the favourites begin their final preparations in a series of friendly matches on Tuesday and Wednesday. -
Missouri Senate votes to rename McGwire Highway(AP) (2010-03-02 01:19:44)
AP - The Missouri Senate wants to take away Mark McGwire's highway. -
Jets plan to release top rusher Jones on Friday(Reuters) (2010-03-01 23:35:48)
Reuters - The New York Jets plan to release running back Thomas Jones Friday even though he rushed for more than 1,400 yards last season, the team announced Monday. -
NASCAR president says wings coming off soon(AP) (2010-03-01 23:24:16)
AP - NASCAR is finally about to lose its wings. -
Xavier ranked for first time this season(AP) (2010-03-01 23:06:32)
AP - When Xavier went to Butler for a game in mid-December, the Musketeers knew a win over the 21st-ranked Bulldogs would probably lift them back into the Top 25, where they've spent most of their time in recent years. -
No. 21 Baylor holds edge in Big 12 scramble(AP) (2010-03-01 22:21:48)
AP - Baylor coach Scott Drew can attest to the difficulty of trying to make a run through the Big 12 tournament without the advantage of having the first day off. -
McMurray and Montoya at odds after Las Vegas wreck(AP) (2010-03-01 22:19:43)
AP - The honeymoon is apparently over for Jamie McMurray, who celebrated his reunion with team owner Chip Ganassi with a career-changing Daytona 500 victory. -
Bucks' Redd scheduled for knee surgery(AP) (2010-03-01 22:15:33)
AP - Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd is scheduled to have surgery on his injured left knee Tuesday. -
Blues acquire Fallon in swap with Blackhawks(AP) (2010-03-01 20:59:39)
AP - The St. Louis Blues have acquired goaltender Joe Fallon from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for goalie Hannu Toivonen and defenseman Danny Richmond. -
UFC to show upcoming events in movie theaters(AP) (2010-02-23 02:29:53)
AP - The UFC is headed to the big screen.