Scores and Sports Info for 03/18/2010

NBA - Jordan approved as owner-Michael Jordan has vowed to turn the Bobcats into a winner after taking over the franchise as owner. Milwaukee appeared to be
a shoo-in to win its seventh straight game. The Clippers, however, surprised the Bucks. Cavs clinch second straight division. Magic smother Duncan, beat Spurs. Brooks 7 for 7 on 3s in Rockets' win. Mavs bounce back, beat Bulls 113-106. Pacers F Granger released from hospital. Clippers end 8-game skid, cooloff Bucks. Bosh's shot gets Raptors by Hawks.



NCAA HOOP's - MARCH MADNESS- Hokies win in NIT, face Connecticut next. Nevada hands first home loss to Wichita. Memphis beats buzzer, St. John's 73-71.
Memphis beats buzzer, St. John's 73-71. CBS News: Obama picks Kansas to win. Today the dance starts! NO.1 seeded teams are Kansas, Duke, Kentucky and
Syracuse.



NHL - The Capitals are the NHL's most explosive team, oddly even more when star Alex Ovechkin is missing. But don't be so sure they lack playoff-caliber defense. Rene Bourque scored two goals as the Flames, in a tight battle for a playoff berth, beat the Avalanche 3-2. Devils complete sweep of Pens. Koivu lifts Ducks, Blackhawks' skid at 3. Bourque, Toskala get Flames by Avs. Avalanche D Wilson injures head in fight. Canucks' Samuelsson out up to 3 weeks. Ovechkin-less Caps top Panthers 7-3.



MLB - The Rangers' Ron Washington is the first major league manager known to have tested positive for cocaine. Ron Washington says he made a 'huge mistake' when he used cocaine in July. But the Rangers are keeping him. Why? Firing manager Ron Washington for cocaine use wasn't possible after the Rangers gave Josh Hamilton a second chance. BoSox's Lackey blanks Mets for 4 innings. Phillies power past Yankees.



NFL - Tim Tebow threw dozens of balls at Florida's pro day Wednesday with over 100 NFL personnel people looking on. The throwing motion of Tim Tebow
certainly looks more professional. But we question if all of the tinkering will actually transform him into a successful pro quarterback. QB Anderson, Cards agree to 2-year deal. NFL mulling 2 possessions in playoffs OT. Former Eagles S Jones joining Bucs. Redskins sign QB Grossman. Dolphins sign G Incognito to 1-year deal.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Ohio State extends Tressel's contract by two years. UCLA reinstates suspended guard Hasiak. Top recruit Henderson to sign LOI with USC.
Idaho to give head coach Akey new contract. Big East Conference chooses to stay in Providence. UCLA reinstates G Hasiak. Lane Kiffin left Tennessee after just one season, and new head coach Derek Dooley has plenty of work to do this spring.



GOLF - The big news this week, of course, was about Tiger Woods but don't forget what Ernie Els did at Doral and that it might be just a start. Transitions
Championship- Off to his best start with three top 10s in five events, Retief Goosen aims to keep his title in Tampa. He likes that an equipment manufacturerand golf's governing bodies actually resolved a vexing issue, but Steve Elling also wonders when Phil Mickelson will get his struggling putter going in Up & Down.



NASCAR - Who's looking like they can challenge Jimmie Johnson this season? How about a revitalized Matt Kenseth? Next Race: This Sunday the Food City 500
at Bristol Motor Speedway. Race 5 of 36 on Sprint Cup circuit. Race Length: 267.00 miles.



MMA & BOXING - Eliot Marshall has quietly strung together three straight UFC wins. He aims for four in front of his hometown fans Sunday. h Manny Pacquiao's
dominant performance and Floyd Mayweather fighting soon, expect talk about the duo to continue.



SOCCER - MLS - CONCACAF: Toluca rallies to beat Crew 3-2. Back with the Galaxy following 10 weeks in Liverpool, Landon Donovan says he'd return to England – but only to play for Everton. The Red Bulls worked out at their gleaming $200 million stadium for the first time Tuesday. It may be a long time before they
play a game there that counts.



TENNIS - Rafael Nadal overcame the California heat and American John Isner, winning 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 at the BNP Paribas Open to avoid becoming another upset
victim. More from Indian Wells-Djokovic no match for Ljubicic's serveResults. Wozniacki, Radwanska make semifinals.



HORSE RACING - Canonize wins Santa Anita feature by 3. French Dip wins Big A feature. Barbaro's brother entered in Florida Derby. Big Zeb wins Queen Mother
Chase.