NCAA HOOP'S - MARCH MADNESS CHAMPIONS - DUKE ended up cutting down the nets, but Butler fought to the end in one of the most memorable title games of all time. Duke beat Butler 61-59 for the national championship Monday night, a win that wasn’t secure until after the buzzer sounded—when Gordon Hayward’s
halfcourt, 3-point heave for the win barely missed to leave tiny Butler one cruel basket short of the Hollywood ending.
NBA - Andrew Bogut carried the Bucks to the brink of the playoffs. His absence robs fans of one of the NBA's best stories of the season. It will be a busy August day in Springfield for Karl Malone and Scottie Pippen, elected to the Hall of Fame on Monday as individuals and as members of the 1992 Dream Team. Also getting in: Dennis Johnson, Gus Johnson (not the announcer), Jerry Buss, Bob Hurley Sr., Cynthia Cooper.
NHL - Despite their OT loss on Monday, the Bruins earned a point to move into seventh place and a playoff spot. Laich's goal leads Caps by Bruins. Blues win to maintain slim playoff hopes. Oilers end 5-game skid, beat Wild. With division title in hand, 'Hawks win. Sabres without top Fs Vanek, Connolly. Blue Jackets add F Kolarik to roster. Flyers hand Wings rare regulation loss. Just when their mediocre season looked lost, the Rangers start reinforcing Henrik Lundqvist and Marian Gaborik in a strong run for the playoffs.
MLB - Braves rookie Jason Heyward's homer in his first at-bat was among opening day's memorable moments. The National League's MVP in each of the last two
seasons is back at it. Albert Pujols had two of St. Louis' team-record four homers in their 11-6 victory Monday over Cincinnati. Grand Opening- Roy Halladay
dazzled in his debut. OK, so you kind of expected that. But Placido Polanco, also a Phillies offseason acquisition, hitting a grand slam and driving in six… didn't see that coming, did you? Pujols hits pair of HRs as Cardinals top Reds Heyward homers as Braves coast. Crasnick Lincecum goes 7 scoreless in Giants' opener. Tigers rock Royals' bullpen in 7th for victory. Lee ready to start throwing in bullpen, M's win. Rangers start slow, top Jays in 9th.Durrett Buehrle shuts down Indians; White Sox roll.
NFL - The Eagles' risky decision to trade their veteran starter thrusts unproven QB Kevin Kolb into the spotlight. Rams cut QB Bulger, may pick Bradford. Eagles move on without McNabb. McNabb deal shows 'Skins not rebuilding. DT Hargrove takes Saints' $1.2M offer. Seahawks trade starting LG Sims to Lions. Cowboys cut Pro Bowl LT Adams, S Hamlin.
NCAA FOOTBALL - It's hard to hold back North Carolina defensive end Robert Quinn, who is one of the 12 scariest defenders in college football.Gators plan to return to 2-QB system. Texas QB Gilbert shines in spring game. Gators RB Demps runs fastest 100 in world in '10.
NASCAR - SPRINT CUP STANDINGS - TOP 10: Jimmie Johnson 898 Greg Biffle 884, Matt Kenseth 882, Kevin Harvick 837, Jeff Burton 785, Kurt Busch 776, Jeff
Gordon 773, Tony Stewart 770, Clint Boyer 747 and Dale Earnhardt Jr. 739.
GOLF - On Monday before the Masters, Tiger Woods practices, interacts with fans and tells a press conference he's in it to win it. Kenny Perry came so close last year to winning the green jacket. Will he make a run in 2010?
MMA & BOXING - Is Shinya Aoki the real deal or just another Japanese hype job? His upcoming fight with Gilbert Melendez will offer clues. Haye defends WBA
title. England's David Haye passed his first true litmus test, beating John Ruiz by TKO in the ninth round.
SOCCER - MLS - When D.C. United needed to add a dependable defender to the mix, they turned to an old friend in veteran Juan Manuel Pena. Just two games
into the new season, rookie goalie Tim Ream is already impressing the Red Bulls. A Revolution in New England-Kenny Mansally stepped up big for the Revs to foil D.C. and earn Goal.com's player of the week honors.
TENNIS - Roger Federer has already started preparing to defend the French Open title he won last year to complete a career Grand Slam. Tournament action:
France's Rezai reaches second round in Marbella. Hernandez upsets MathieuCibulkova beats Czink.
HORSE RACING - Buoyed by an overpowering victory in the Wood Memorial, Eskendereya moved to the front of the AP's list of top contenders for the Run for
the Roses.
POKER - Looking for fulfillment-At age 20, Mike "Timex" McDonald has earned over $2.6 million live and has had tremendous online success. So why is he ready to step away from the game?
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