NBA - Rajon Rondo and the Celtics were booed on their own floor after the Grizzlies ripped them in another humbling loss. James to return to Cavs'
lineup Friday. Nuggets show off depth, beat Wolves. Jazz get 10th straight win vs. Pistons. Doctors clear Stuckey for exercise. Durant, Thunder cruise past Hornets. Manu's 28 lift Spurs over Knicks. Dirk Nowitzki was off, but that didn't keep Dallas from extending its streak to 13 with a victory over N.J.
NCAA HOOP's - Montana rallies from 22 down for title. No. 22 Hoyas roll to Big East quarters. Nebraska shocks Missouri in Big 12 tourney. Cincinnati stuns Louisville in Big East. Texas pulls away from ISU in Big 12 tourney. Harangody, Irish take out Seton Hall. Oregon holds on in overtime.
NHL - Patrick Sharp scored in OT as the Blackhawks moved into a first-place tie in the West with a 3-2 victory over the Kings on Wednesday. The message from the GM meetings in Florida is very clear -- no more head-hunting. Rookie Myers has 4 points as Sabres win. Sharp's second goal lifts 'Hawks in OT. Canucks end 14-game trip with loss. Fleischmann helps Caps beat 'Canes in OT. Devils return home, top slumping Rangers.
MLB - tead of signing a power bat, Seattle gave Chone Figgins $36 million to play second and hit behind Ichiro. Figgins and the M's say they're ready for the big expectations. The Angels' Brandon Woodis finally getting a chance as a starter. A-Rod will meet with feds about his connection to a doctor in a drug probe. Stephen Strasburg did not disappoint in his debut for the Nationals. Nomar Garciaparra announced his retirement at City of Palms Park, where he spent seven springs with the Red Sox. In order to contend in the AL East, the Rays needs B.J. Upton and others to bounce back from down 2009 seasons.
NFL - Talk about your major losses: Kurt Warner, Anquan Boldin, Karlos Dansby, Antrel Rolle. Sounds bad, right? The well-run Cardinals will not only be OK but will continue to rule the NFC West. Seneca Wallace is heading to the Browns, where former Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren is now running the show. The time has come for the Steelers, Redskins, 49ers and Bills to address offensive tackle issues in the draft. Trent Williams or Anthony Davis might fit the bill.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Six teams are capable of winning the ACC title. That's bad news for a league in need of a truly elite team. Jacory Harris, Christian Ponder and Kyle Parker hope to help their respective teams reach elite status nationally. Miami has improved in each of Randy Shannon's three seasons.Is the next step an ACC title? Can Jimbo Fisher turn things around and bring back Florida State's glory days? The trip to the White House for a visit with the president is a special moment for any championship team. Monday was Alabama's turn to be awed by that experience.
NASCAR - Did Carl Edwards' punishment – three races of probation – fit the crime? Some are saying no way. Michael Waltrip will enter the Sprint Cup
Series race at Talladega Superspeedway with help from a longtime sponsor Aaron's. Inc. This is a sport that requires more than just a fast car and a talented driver; someone’s got to be willing to foot the bill with a lot of zeros on the check.
GOLF - Corey Pavin is remaking himself at 50 on the Champions Tour and has a lofty mission as U.S. Ryder Cup captain. Davies takes first-round lead at Australian Open. Puerto Rico Open-Rory Sabbatini is expected to make some noise among the 132 players teeing it up. Women's Australian Open-Defending champion Laura Davies leads after the first round, with six players trailing by two shots.
MMA & BOXING - Lost in the hoopla about Strikeforce's return to CBS is the conspicuous absence of heavyweight star Fedor Emelianenko. Joshua Clottey
took the long way to the top of the boxing world, so don't blame the Ghana native for savoring the moment.
SOCCER- MLS - Stalemate- Commish Don Garber can't breathe a sigh of relief just yet. Management and players ended two days of talks with a federal mediator, but lines will remain open. Midfielder Victorine retires after 10-year career. $200 million Red Bull Arena to open March 20.
TENNIS - Comeback queen-Justine Henin continued her remarkable return with a win over Magdalena Rybarikova in their Indian Wells opener Wednesday. Fed's Foibles-For a guy who has mastered the majors, it's ironic that Roger Federer's Masters events have been a major disappointment.
HORSE RACING - Ernie Paragallo, a prominent New York thoroughbred breeder and trainer, was convicted Wednesday on 33 of 34 misdemeanor animal cruelty
charges. Quisisana wins Santa Anita feature. Ampart Ridge romps in Aqueduct feature.
POKER - BERLIN -- German police say a heavily armed group has stormed a poker tournament at a Berlin luxury hotel and made off with a jackpot.
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