NCAA HOOP'S - MARCH MADNESS - Women's NCAA tourneyA layup at the buzzer put Stanford in the Final Four. Bulldogs, not underdogsButler isn't some cute little upstart a la "Hoosiers." It's a force. Coach K-apable-Mike Krzyzewski and Duke reach Final Four and silence coach's critics. More March MagicTom Izzo and
Michigan State are in their sixth Final Four in 12 years. Still climbingBob Huggins' grand plan is winning a national title for West Virginia. VCU tops Saint Louis in Game 1 of CBI.
NBA - No longer worried about becoming the worst team ever, the Nets hope their Russian owner can make them respectable. Z is back. Delonte West is back. And LeBron is, well, he's LeBron. With their pieces in place, the Cavs are pulling away from the pack. Nowitzki's triple-double powers Mavs. Nets avoid worst record in NBA history. Jazz take over 1st place in Northwest. Paul pushes Hornets past Lakers. Turkoglu hits go-ahead 3; Raptors' win.
NHL - The Latest ListCalgary, Philly and Boston posted big wins over the past week, but did they gain ground. After spending five months trying to find their groove, the Wings are back. Even without a playoff spot locked up. Tyler Myers had a goal and set up Paul Gaustad 's score to lift the surging Sabres to their sixth win in seven games, 3-2 over the Bruins. Buffalo is currently in third place in the East. Myers, Miller help Sabres surge. Ice Edge still expects to buy Coyotes. Kings' skid hits 4 with setback. Ward returns, lifts 'Canes to victory. Sabres F Kaleta out for regular season. Bouillon's OT goal lifts Preds. Bonino's first NHL goal keys Ducks.
MLB - In an AL Central full of questions, the White Sox are counting on outfielders nobody else wanted, such as Alex Rios. Obama to throw out first pitch for Nats. With Albert Pujols and Matt Holliday again side by side in their lineup, the St. Louis Cardinals are the team to beat as they try to go back-to-back in the NL Central. They bristle with bats, led by rising Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier and James Loney. But unless Chad Billingsley and the starters step up, the Dodgers can't deliver in a tight division.
NFL - In front of a who's who of NFL scouts at his pro day, QB Sam Bradford proved his shoulder is fine. Not quite satisfiedEven with two productive RBs,
Chan Gailey says the Bills plan to upgrade their running game. Redskins sign veteran CB Buchanon. Chargers sign CB Vasher to 2-year deal. Seahawks sign
special teams star Morey.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Skip Holtz didn't waltz into an easy situation at South Florida. But the transition has been smooth for the Bulls and their new coach. Highly touted running back Sam McGuffie transferred to Rice, 100 miles from his family in the suburbs of Houston. As Arkansas gears up for spring practice, coach Bobby Petrino looks primed for a breakout season with the Razorbacks.
NASCAR - Hamlin's timely move earns him Martinsville's unique trophy. A popular pick to be NASCAR's champion, Denny Hamlin started slow this season.
Monday's win at Martinsville is just what he needs to vault him back into contention.
GOLF - Phil Mickelson was supposed to be the man with Tiger Woods out, but Ernie Els has been the one to take advantage. Oothuizen, Choi earn spots in
Masters. Oosthuizen breaks through at Andalucia for first title.
MMA & BOXING - UFC- Georges St. Pierre is competing more against himself than his foes, as his UFC 111 win over Dan Hardy demonstrated. BOXING-Gamboa
retains WBA featherweight title. Dirrell beats Abraham on DQ in 11th. Maidana retains WBA super lightweight title. Molitor regains IBF junior featherweight.
SOCCER - MLS - Major League SoccerThe new Red Bull Arena opened to rave reviews on Saturday. was years in the making, but the wait was worth it as the
gorgeous Red Bull Arena opened to soccer fans on Saturday. Morales selected player of the week-Javier Morales' play sends a message that Real Salt Lake won't be sitting back on its laurels. More opening-weekend action: Donovan leads Galaxy to victory. DC United routed in Onalfo's debut. Crew show they're still a contender.Houston, FC Dallas fight to draw.
TENNIS - Hanging toughRoger Federer had to overcome himself and Florent Serra to escape the third round of the Sony Ericsson Open, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (3). VWilliams beats Hantuchova at Key Biscayne.
HORSE RACING - Lookin At Lucky and Eskendereya, the top hopefuls for the Kentucky Derby, will both likely compete Saturday in their final prep races
before the big event. More Kentucky Derby hopefuls-Endorsement shocks Conveyance in Sunland Derby. Mission Impazible serves notice with Louisiana win.
POKER - Addition by subtraction-No A.J. Benza? No problem. High Stakes Poker is rating well and Gary Wise believes the few changes they've made has created one of the best season's yet.
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