SPORTS INFO for 03 16 2011

WELCOME TO GLOBAL SPORTS Fans This Wednesday, MARCH 16 2011





NFL - While the NFL has its own problems, the Colts' big chore is equipping Peyton Manning with more protection and talent. Goodell: No talks until judge rules. Hearing in NFL lawsuit set for April 6. Redskins' GM Allen: Lockout 'necessary'.Viking: 'Modern-day slavery'Adrian Peterson says players have to stand up to owners, who are "robbing" them.




NBA - Bulls move atop East; streak at 7. Roy leads Blazers over Mavs. NBA referee sues AP, writer over tweet. Pacers top N.Y. on Granger's shot. Johnson, Hawks rip Bucks. Heat not swept up by latest good play. Rockets G Williams to miss a
week. Heat avenge loss to Spurs, win 110-80.



ELEVEN (11) NBA GAMES TODAY



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NHL - NHL general managers want to make the game safer but aren't ready to ban all contact with the head! Capitals beat Canadiens, extend run to 9. Boudreau rips protesters at Habs game. Devils continue surge, rally by Atlanta. Kings wrap up
franchise's first 4-0 trip. Pavelski has 4 assists, Sharks top Stars. Coyotes complete season sweep of Flames. Carter scores 2 to keep Flyers atop East.



FOUR (3) NHL GAMES TONIGHT



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NCAA MENS' BASKETBALL - Clemson starts fast, beats UAB 70-52. Asheville opens NCAAs with OT win. Duke PG Irving could return for opener. Streaking Butler back in NCAAs. Tourney-worst Alabama State faces UTSA.




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NCAA WOMENS' BASKETBALL - Unlike the past two years, Connecticut isn't the runaway favorite to win the NCAA tournament.Connecticut, Baylor, Stanford and Tennessee have the inside track as the No. 1 seeds at Indianapolis. UConn, Tennessee, Baylor and Stanford No. 1…




MLB - John Thorn, MLB's passionate new official historian, is challenging long-held beliefs about the game's origins. Waiting in the wings-Kyle McClellan appears ready to move from the bullpen to the Cardinals' rotation. Arizona RHP
Kennedy to start opening day.



MLB TODAY - SEVEN GAMES(7) in GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE and SIX GAMES(6) in CACTUS LEAGUE!



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NASCAR - After three straight weeks of engine issues, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch and Joey Logano let Joe Gibbs know they aren't happy.



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Mar 20 - 1:16 pm FOX- Jeff Byrd 500 presented by Food City - Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, TN.




GOLF - Forget Lefty and Tiger for just a minute. Who are the best U.S. players under 30? Dustin Johnson and Nick Watney are in the mix.




TENNIS - A shoulder problem forced two-time Indians Wells champion Kim Clijsters to withdraw from her match against Marion Bartoli. Federer cruises; Djokovic steamrolls Gulbis. American young gun gets big shot vs. Federer.



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NCAA FOOTBALL - Cam Newton's run to the Heisman Trophy earned him a spot on our list of the Top 10 all-time junior collegetransfers. Jim Tressel apologizes to OSU fans at a luncheon!



SOCCER - MLS - With one 25-yard boot from Juninho, the Galaxy dealt a season-opening blow to a Sounders team already reeling from stunning news. Juninho scores as L.A. beats Seattle 1-0.



UFC - Brendan Schaub is making his name in the UFC heavyweight division as a big hitter. How will he fare at UFC 128?



BOXING - Montreal's Lucian Bute will look to make his seventh successful super middleweight title defense when he meets Brian Magee. Ravens safety Tom Zbikowski is keeping busy during the NFL's lockout by fighting professionally.



HORSE RACING - Hurricane Fly gave jockey Ruby Walsh his first win in the Champion Hurdle on Tuesday, beating Peddlers Cross in the showcase race.



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POKER - Breaking The Bank- Full Tilt Poker announced Monday the creation of the ONYX Cup Series, a six-stop tour which will feature buy-ins ranging from $100,000 to $300,000. If you have the cash, you can buy-in.