NCAA HOOP'S - MARCH MADNESS - FINAL FOUR - After taking his NCAA tourney lumps, Mike Krzyzewski has Duke in the Final Four for the first time since '04.
Coach Tom Izzo's legend continues to grow after Michigan State made its sixth Final Four in 12 years. Bob Huggins' grand plan is winning a national title for West Virginia. Ronald Nored's defense is a big reason why Butler is in Final Four. FINAL FOUR, April 03, 2010 MICHIGAN STATE vs BUTLER 6:00 PM and
WEST VIRGINIA vs DUKE AT 8:45 PM.
NBA - Vince Carter went down and J.J. Redick stepped up. Redick's 23 points helped push the Magic past the slumping Nuggets. A young team can benefit from
wins like these. John Salmons scored 10 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as Milwaukee rallied to knock off Memphis 108-103. San Antonio knocks off its second straight Eastern power. Behind Manu Ginobili's 28 points, the Spurs top the Celtics 94-73 and move into a three-way tie for sixth place in the West. James' 23 in 2nd half lift Cavs by Kings. Hawks win eighth straight at home. Blazers tie Thunder for 6th in West. Bulls complete sweep of Pistons. Salmons, Bucks beat Grizzlies in OT.
NHL - The possibility of an Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby matchup in the 2011 Winter Classic may be too hard to resist. One day after being shut out by the Bruins, the desperate Flames exploded for four goals in the first period and kept their playoff hopes alive with a 5-3 victory over the Capitals.Arguably the NHL's greatest American player, Mike Modano is again playing out the string on a crumbling team. Hockeytown HeroBe- fore this season, Jimmy Howard was worried about his future as an NHL starter. Now, the Detroit goalie's play has put him in the MVP mix and his team back into the playoff picture.
MLB - Jason Heyward begins the season as the Braves' right fielder less than three years after he fell to them in the first round. World Series MVP castoffHideki Matsui is settling in with the Angels. Closing LateRyan Franklin didn't become a closer until he turned 35. And while the Cardinals are planning for the future, Franklin has no intention of handing over the job. Born againJim Edmonds never stopped believing in himself, and now he's got a job with Milwaukee.
NFL - What prospects should the Colts and other '09 contenders target to help improve their chances of hoisting the Lombardi next season? Myron Rolle's
academic pursuits may hurt his NFL stock, while Toby Gerhart must overcome the white RB stereotype. Fans, media and coaches can debate the merits of overtime reform, but one fact is undeniable -- this was a referendum on Roger Goodell's authority and power. Sudden Impact-NFL umpires will be moved from behind the D-line line to the offensive backfield in 2010. Small change? Think again. Three seasons ago, Tampa Bay owned the NFC South. What happened? With their QB future secure, the Bucs can turn their attention to needs at receiver, defensive line and secondary.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Matt Barkley returns at QB for USC, but there's a new coach and a new atmosphere surrounding the Trojans this spring. Plenty of options-Paul
Johnson has offense, but he will look to improve Ga. Tech's defense in spring. On the hook? Ron Zook is back at Illinois, but this may be it unless he
rights ship, starting in spring. Flying high- QB Ricky Dobbs leads Navy into spring as Midshipmen look to continue their rise. If Stephen Garcia survives
South Carolina's quarterback competition, he may be running a no-huddle offense. Eye Of The Tigers-LSU's recent dip has some growling. Are Les Miles and
the Tigers ready to roar again?
NASCAR - Rain has postponed the Goody's 500 at Martinsville Speedway until Monday at noon ET. Travel schedules and vacation plans took a hit when rain
postponed the Sprint Cup Series race at Martinsville until noon ET on Monday. But no driver likely was impacted more than Denny Hamlin, who had to reschedule his surgery to repair a torn ACL. Showtime Networks Inc. will sponsor Darlington Raceway's iconic Southern 500 NASCAR race, May 08, 2010.
GOLF - With Ernie Els up by two shots late in the final round at Bay Hill, play has been suspended until Monday due to poor weather. Cap Cana Championship-
The remarkable Fred Couples shot a final-round 62 to post his third straight win on the Champions Tour. Kia Classic- The highly regarded Hee Kyung Seo
prevailed by six shots on Sunday at Carlsbad for her first LPGA win.
MMA & BOXING - UFC -Georges St. Pierre is competing more against himself than his foes, as his UFC 111 win over Dan Hardy demonstrated. Part-time perfection-
Shane Carwin is winning while working as an engineer and with a newborn at
home. BOXING- Don't let the bizarre ending fool you: Andre Dirrell had a special
performance in beating Arthur Abraham. Yuriorkis Gamboa of Cuba has retained his WBA featherweight title with an unanimous decision over Jonathan Victor
Barros of Argentina.
SOCCER - MLS - Defending champ Real Salt Lake had trouble winning on the road last year, but that wasn't a problem Saturday. Landon Donovan set up the only
goal in the Galaxy's opener, a 1-0 home win over the Revolution.
TENNIS - Battling onRafael Nadal rallied past wild card David Nalbandian, 6-7 (8), 6-2, 6-2 and advanced to the fourth round of the Sony Ericsson Open in
Florida.
HORSE RACING - Endorsement shocks Conveyance in Sunland…Tanda, Solis win Santa Paula Stakes at Santa…Speak Easy Gal wins Gulfstream feature. Lookin At Luckylikely to run in Santa Anita…Mission Impazible wins Louisiana Derby. Dean's Kitten rolls to win in Lane's End. Tidal Dance wins Big A's Ladies Stakes.
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