NCAA HOOP'S - MARCH MADNESS - Quincy Pondexter and red-hot Washington take aim at West Virginia as the East and West semifinals get underway. Can the dreamcontinue?Clint Steindl and St. Mary's are one of four surprises with Final Four dreams. No backing downJacob Pullen and Kansas State want to get even with Xavier. Syracuse C Onuaku out against Butler. WVU upbeat despite PG Bryant's injury. Kentucky ready to face upstart Cornel. Butler back to underdog role vs. Orange. Xavier, Kansas State to renew rivalry.
NBA - Dunk at buzzer puts Hawks in playoffs. Celtics top Nuggets, clinch playoff spot. Lakers win seventh in row, beat Spurs. James' 38 help Cavs win eighth in row. Williams, Boozer lead Jazz by Raptors. Jackson's 37 help 'Cats beat Wolves. Nets snap 8-game losing streak. The Lakers became the latest elite team to knock off the Spurs. Does San Antonio have enough left in the gas tank for a title run?
NHL - NHLPA to vote on new rule on head shots. Capitals 3-0 vs. Pens this season. Gaborik helps Rangers beat Islanders. Sabres rally late, beat Habs 3-2 in SO. Sedins, Raycroft help power Canucks. Filppula lifts surging Wings past Blues. Mueller, Avalanche top Kings in SO. Fantastic Finish-The Caps again upstaged the Pens with a 4-3 shootout win Wednesday night. Yes, the rivals' third meeting lived up to the billing, but frustration is mounting for Pittsburgh.
MLB - Jake Peavy is fitting in well with the White Sox, drinking chai tea and preparing to anchor one of the game's top rotations. dden impact-John Lackey
could carry Boston. Who else will shake up the AL? Old guys rule-The Yanks added key players to complement vets such as Derek Jeter. As the Dodgers eye a
third straight NL West crown, they boast one of the game's best bullpens. But their starting rotation has a lot more questions than answers? As Good As It Gets-A whopper of a home run. A player who's called "Jesus." And a daily comedy show. These are just a few of the highlights from a thus far eventful spring training.
NFL - The ownership situation may prevent the Rams from signing the top pick – Sam Bradford? – before the draft. Passing interestThe Bills and Raiders are
interested in QB Donovan McNabb. Two sexual assault complaints in eight months, Ben Roethlisberger? Charged or not, the supposedly higher-standard Steelers must take action on their quarterback gone wild.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Joe Paterno begins spring practice at Penn State with an eye on another Big Ten title, but he must replace some key players. Wisconsin was
good in the 2000s, but something was missing. The Badgers hope to jump around with that elusive Big Ten title in 2010.
NASCAR - Forbes' annual rankings show that Hendrick Motorsports is the most valuable team in NASCAR for the second consecutive year. Roush Fenway Racing
is ranked second. The spoiler will be unveiled at Martinsville on Sunday. Another NASCAR change is in store this weekend as cars transition from wings to spoilers. Learning curve or not, most drivers are happy after tests.
GOLF - A win at this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando could boost the rising career of Camilo Villegas. Power rankingsSteve Stricker is looking like a strong candidate to win next month's Masters.
MMA & BOXING - The UFC got a rock-star reception at Radio City Music Hall on Wednesday, another sign that New York is ready for MMA. Fans' dream weekend-
Hard-core boxing fans have lots to look forward to as six big fights highlight action.
SOCCER - MLS - With its labor problems resolved, the MLS now looks to stars such as Freddie Ljungberg (L) and Juan Pablo Angel to lift the league. Major League Soccer set to begin 15th season. New York Red Bulls sign 3 draft picks.
TENNIS - Tops twice- Serena Williams won the 2009 WTA Tour Player of the Year award and also took the doubles team of the year honors with sister Venus on Wednesday. Henin beats Craybas, next up Dementieva. Roddick to prep for Wimbledon at Queen's.
HORSE RACING - Bolinas wins Santa Anita feature by a length. Diamond District wins Big A feature. 2 horse racing deaths per 1,000 starts. Less than six weeks before the Kentucky Derby, Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito discovered his latest 3-year-old hot prospect in Ice Box. The 3-year-old colt zoomed from last-to-first and won the Florida Derby by a nose at odds of 20-1 on Saturday.
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