SPORTS INFO For 03 18 2011

WELCOME TO GLOBAL SPORTS Fans this Friday (TGIF), MARCH 17 2011 !





NCAA MENS' BASKETBALL - MARCH MADNESS - Morehead stuns No. 4 Cardinals on late 3. No. 12 seed Richmond upsets Vanderbilt. Late basket gets Kentucky past Princeton. 11th-seeded Gonzaga upends St. John's. UCLA holds off Spartans' late rally.Butler beats ODU on putback at buzzer. Duke PG Irving to play in NCAA opener. Fredette's 32 carry BYU past Wofford. Even in non-vintage seasons, Gonzaga, UCLA and Butler did what they usually do in March.



SIXTEEN (16) NCAA REGIONAL GAMES TODAY



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NBA - Bulls roll to eighth straight win. Knicks hit club-record 20 3s. Blazers rout hapless Cavs 111-70. Warriors C Biedrins to miss road trip. Bibby going back to Atlanta as opponent. Bulls to unveil bronze bust of Pippen. Thunder stifle
Heat, win streak now 5. Howard has 31 and 22 as Magic win in OT.



TWELVE (12) NBA GAMES TODAY



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NHL - Price helps Canadiens get by Tampa in SO. Lehtonen, Stars cool off Blackhawks 5-0. Atlanta wastes leads, tops Flyers in SO. Sharks put dent in Wild's playoff hopes. Flames send Avs to 10th straight loss. Weber lifts Predators over Bruins in OT. Sens again slow Devils' playoff charge.



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NCAA WOMENS' BASKETBALL - With three other really talented No. 1 seeds, it is hardly a foregone conclusion this year that UConn will win a third straight national championship at the 63 NCAA women’s tourney games.



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MLB - Kevin Millwood is among a handful of veteran free agents waiting for a major league contract from a desperate team.Phillies' Lee allows 2 HRs in 5-run 4th. Cabrera homers for second straight day. Braves' Jones homers, average at .386.A-Rod homers in third straight game. Brewers RHP Marcum leaves start early. Orioles' Fox hits 7th and 8th homers.



MLB TODAY - EIGHT GAMES(7) in GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE and EIGHT GAMES(8) in CACTUS LEAGUE!



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NASCAR - Jimmie Johnson was nowhere to be found in Las Vegas. Admittedly, he has work to do if he's going to win title No. 6. Going after it- There will be plenty of bumping at Bristol and most likely sparks and tempers will flare. It's just part of the racing at this track. With the action running high, running low, fast and slow.



Upcoming Race - Date - Event - Time - TV


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



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GOLF - Paul Casey fired a 7-under 64 to seize the early lead on the first day of the Transitions Championship at Innisbrook.Yani Tseng is just one of several LPGA and PGA stars to donate winnings to Japan.



PGA EVENT - ACTION TODAY AT Transitions Championship
Purse: $5,500,000 Innisbrook-Copperhead Course, Palm Harbor, Florida



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TENNIS - Out of control-Andy Roddick's latest temper tantrum, which included yelling at an umpire and breaking a racket, shows he's losing more than his cool.



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NFL - Commissioner Roger Goodell wrote NFL players Thursday, outlining the league's last proposal to the union and cautioning that "each passing day puts our game and our shared economics further at risk." Goodell ended the letter by
telling players: "I hope you will encourage your union to return to the bargaining table and conclude a new collective bargaining agreement."




NCAA FOOTBALL - Changing role for 'NolesFlorida State, now led by QB E.J. Manuel, goes from the hunter to the hunted. Florida State heads into spring practice as the likely ACC favorite and a potential top-10 team. Tressel to share
players' 5-game ban. Mike Stoops and Arizona start spring ball looking to find a way to end the year strong.



SOCCER - MLS - Teal Bunbury has been brushing soccer superstardom since he was a child. Now the striker is poised to break into that stratosphere on his own. Toronto taps home-grown players to fill out roster. Vancouver signs four players
from preseason.



UFC - Saturday, March 19 - UFC 128: Mauricio Rua vs. Jon Jones, Prudential Center, Newark, N.J., PPV




BOXING - Bute's super middleweight title defense vs. Brian Magee is just one highlight of a busy weekend.


Friday, March 18, 2011 Hollywood, Fla. (ESPN2) Demetrius Hopkins (30-1-1, 11 KOs) vs. Brad Solomon (16-0, 7 KOs)-10 Rounds - Welterweight Division



Costa Mesa, Calif. (Telefutura)
Luis Ramos (17-0, 8 KOs) vs. Jose Hernandez8 Rounds - Jr. Welterweight Division



James Kirkland vs. Jhon Berrio8 Rounds - Middleweight Division



Mexico City (Telemundo)Dante Jardon vs. Humberto Martinez-12 Rounds - Jr. Lightweight Division



Saturday, March 19, 2011-Montreal (Showtime) -Lucian Bute (27-0, 22 KOs) vs. Brian Magee (34-3-1, 24 KOs)-12 Rounds - Super Middleweight Division



Renan St-Juste vs. Fulgencio Zuniga-10 Rounds - Super middleweight Division



Vanes Martirosyan vs. Bladimir Hernandez-8 or 10 Rounds - Jr. Middleweight Division



Cologne, Germany (Epix)-Vitali Klitschko (41-2, 38 KOs) vs. Odlanier Solis (17-0, 12 KOs)-12 Rounds - Heavyweight Division (for Klitschko's WBC title)



Dublin, Ireland
Guillermo Rigondeaux (7-0, 5 KOs) vs. Willie Casey (11-0, 7 KOs)-12 Rounds - Jr. Featherweight Division



Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico (Fox Deportes)-Roman Gonzalez vs. Manuel Vargas
12 Rounds - Jr. Flyweight Division (for Gonzalez's WBA title)



Auckland, New Zealand-David Tua vs. Demetrice King-10 Rounds - Heavyweight Division




HORSE RACING - Miles Rules led gate-to-wire to win Thursday's $57,200 Blarney Stone Purse for California-bred 3-year-old fillies by 13/4 lengths at Santa. Kinsale King impressed Carl O'Callaghan from the moment the trainer saw the bay gelding. Now the pair are looking for a repeat victory in the $2 million Golden Shaheen in Dubai.



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POKER - Heading To PokerConWhere will Annie Duke, Mike Sexton and David Williams be this weekend? No, not a regular stopon the tournament schedule, but Zynga Poker's PokerCon!

SPORTS INFO For 03 17 2011

WELCOME TO GLOBAL SPORTS Fans - This Thursday, MARCH 17 2011 !


HAPPY - St. Patrick's Day




NFL - Given the labor dispute, players should rain on Roger Goodell's parade by skipping the draft. NFL asks judge not to unseal TV info. ll expects no talks before court. Non-starters- Start with mutual distrust, and then add in the players'
unrealistic demand to see all the owners' books. That's not going to happen, and neither is the union's bid to be cut in for a piece of the league.



NBA - Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook have the Thunder looking like a contender after beating the Heat. Thunder stifle Heat, streak now 5. Howard leads Magic to OT win. Nuggets 9-2 since Anthony trade. Celtics gain share of lead in East.Mavs rally from 18 down to win. Kings file trademark names for Anaheim. Hornets hand Suns 4th loss in row.



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NHL - Red Wings snap Capitals' win streak at 9. Blues, Scottrade Center up for sale. Sharks RW Heatley suspended for 2 games. Canucks first to clinch playoff berth. Reimer, Phaneuf lead Leafs over 'Canes. G Emery picks up first win for
Ducks. March Madness vs. hockey-Hoops has "One Shining Moment." The Stanley Cup leaves men speechless.



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NCAA MENS' BASKETBALL - March mildness -Alex Stepheson and USC couldn't get off the court fast enough, which was a fittingend to a lackluster two days. Johnson's 29 spark UTSA. VCU's defense too much for USC at 59-46.



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NCAA WOMENS' BASKETBALL - With two more wins, Kayla Pedersen and Jeanette Pohlen can finish their Stanford careers withouta home loss. Arkansas-Little Rock is prepared to play like it belongs after earning an automatic bid.



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MLB - Braves coach hit by line drive loses eye. Red Sox tab Lester to start opening day. Mauer gets hit in first spring at-bat. Carpenter returns, will start opener. Wainwright back at camp for rehab. Lincecum has 7 Ks in 5 1-3 innings.
Yankees' Nova throws 6 no-hit innings.




MLB TODAY - SEVEN GAMES(7) in GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE and EIGHT GAMES(8) in CACTUS LEAGUE!



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NASCAR - Full of energy-Since winning the Daytona 500, Trevor Bayne has been on a publicity roller coaster ride. The 20-year-old has had time to reflect and looks forward to his home state race at Bristol. NFL star Moss enjoying life as team owner in NASCAR. "To be point-blank, NASCAR is a country, redneck sport," Moss says with a smile. "And you know, that's where I'm from. That's me. These are my people."



Upcoming Races - Date - Event - Time - TV
Mar 20 - 1:16 pm FOX - Jeff Byrd 500 presented by Food City - Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, TN.



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GOLF - Jim Furyk looks to defend his 2010 title in Palm Harbor, the scene of his career turnaround. Retired Braves pitcherJohn Smoltz will play in a Nationwide event in April.



UPCOMING PGA EVENT - Mar 17 - 20 Transitions Championship
Purse: $5,500,000 Innisbrook-Copperhead Course, Palm Harbor, Florida



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TENNIS - Serena Williams reveals her string of setbacks spiraled into depression and how she found levity in karaoke. Indian Wells action- Roddick falls to Gasquet after losing his temperAiling Bartoli beats Ivanovic, will face Wickmayer.




NCAA FOOTBALL - Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder threw passes under the watchful eye of NFL scouts Wednesday to one of the league’s best receivers ever—Issac Bruce. Ponder sharp during pro day workout for NFL scouts. There is an air of excitement around Michigan football with Brady Hoke in charge, but the new coach has a lot of work to do.



SOCCER - MLS - He's got some extra time on his hands, so NFL wide receiver Chad Ochocinco is giving another kind of football a shot, trying out wiht KC as Soccer was his first love! Juninho scores as L.A. beats Seattle 1-0.



UFC - Dan Miller faces his biggest career challenge Saturday when he meets Nate Marquardt on short notice.



BOXING - "The Fighter" earned critical acclaim and won a pair of Oscars. Actor Mark Wahlberg says a sequel would be a
winner.



HORSE RACING - Bwana Babe wins Big A feature- Bwana Babe held off Dolce Pentimento by a half-length Wednesday in the $47,000 allowance feature for fillies and mares at Aqueduct.



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POKER - Attendance up at Bay 101 - The WPT's Bay 101 Shooting Star event is a favorite stop for many of the players on tour and PCA champion Galen Hall is one of the Day 1 survivors hoping to make it through play on Day 2!

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.



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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.



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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.



Upcoming Races -Date- Event- Time -TV


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.

SPORTS INFO for 03 14 2011

WELCOME TO GLOBAL SPORTS Fans - This Monday, MARCH 14 2011 !






NFL - Though the NFL's next season is clearly at risk, its offseason – including the draft – will proceed after a brief break. Despite optimism, NFL season in doubt. Amid labor unrest, Rodgers cheered. Rural-urban struggle for Vikings stadium.
Goodell, Pash cut lockout salaries to $1. NFL adds former Al Gore lawyer to team. Packers prez hopes dispute avoids court.



NBA - Carmelo Anthony has already made an impact with the Knicks. But his biggest value could come when the playoffs begin.Love's double-double streak ends. Celtics allow team-low 56 points. Howard keys Magic rout of Suns. Hansbrough lifts Pacersby N.Y.. Ilgauskas in hospital with infected foot. Westbrook helps OKC top Cavs. Henderson leads 'Cats by Raptors.



NINE (9) NBA GAMES TODAY



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NHL - How can the NHL keep the best parts of a fast, physical sport while reducing the risk to an acceptable degree? Caps top 'Hawks in OT, win streak hits 8. Former Sabres great Martin dies in crash. Kings beat Stars after wild final minute. Sabres get emotional win, tie for 7th. Fleury, Staal bounce back as Pens cruise. Korpikoski leads Coyotes past Ducks 5-2. Down 3 in 3rd, Atlanta tops Flyers in OT. Preds send Avs to eighth straight loss.



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NCAA MENS' BASKETBALL - OSU, Kansas, Pitt, Duke get top seeds. Duke rips North Carolina for ACC crown. No. 1 Buckeyes repeat as Big Ten champs. Kentucky rolls to SEC tournament title. Arkansas fires coach Pelphrey. USC reinstates suspended coach O'Neill. Hoyas PG Wright to return for NCAAs. Alabama, Va. Tech headline NIT field. Big East lands a lucky 11 in March
Madness!

No Games Scheduled today !


NCAA TOURNAMENT STARTS TUESDAY 03 15 2011



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NCAA WOMENS' BASKETBALL - With tough defense in the opening half, No. 13 Wisconsin-Green Bay booked a trip to the NCAA tourney by beating Butler. Northern Iowa made the NCAA tourney for the second year in a row after beating Missouri St. Brittney Griner's 31 lifted No. 3 Baylor past A&M for the Big 12 title



MLB - Red Sox's Beckett roughed up by Pirates. Nathan hit hard, says elbow is fine. Sizemore steps up rehab, runs bases.Tigers' Cabrera has 3 hits, 2 RBIs. Rivera strikes out 3 in spring debut.



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



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NASCAR - Getty ImagesWhile his peers in the Cup Series took the weekend off, Kasey Kahne went to Darlington, drove a truck and won Love it or hate it, the two-by-two racing that defined the Daytona 500 will reappear again at Talladega.



Upcoming Races- Date Event- Time- TV
Mar 20 - 1:16 pm FOX -Jeff Byrd 500 presented by Food City - Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, TN.



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GOLF - Let's not call it a revolution just yet, but Nick Watney's victory at Doral is another sign of youth being served on the PGA Tour. Puerto Rico Open- Michael Bradley outdueled Troy Matteson in a one-hole playoff to win the event for
second time in three years.Champions Tour Nick Price finished with a 3-under 68, holding off Mark Wiebe for his fourth career Champions Tour win.



UPCOMING PGA EVENT :


Mar 17 - 20 Transitions Championshi - Purse: $5,500,000 Westin Innisbrook-Copperhead Course-Palm Harbor, Florida



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TENNIS - Andy Roddick hammered 13 aces and won 94 percent of the first-serve points to beat James Blake as he aims for his first Indian Wells title. More Indian Wells-Murray eliminatedFederer, Djokovic roll-Del Potro comeback gains pace,
tops Ljubicic.


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NCAA FOOTBALL - 4 Auburn players dismissed after robbery. Lawyer regrets trying to warn Tressel. NCAA: Arkansas State must forfeit wins. 2 Michigan State players arrested. Results of Notre Dame probe next week. Tar Heels CB Brown must sit out opener. Nebraska to increase stadium expansion.



SOCCER - MLS - After his first appearance for Toronto FC since leaving the team during preseason training, Adrian Cann admits now it was all a big mistake. Toronto FC manager says team ready for opener.Vancouver announces two new signings.



UFC - Strikeforce's sale to UFC parent company Zuffa creates an MMA super company. Just not instantly.



BOXING - After his systematic TKO win over Ricardo Mayorga, Miguel Cotto proved he can beat foes in a number of different ways. Sergio Martinez knocked down Sergei Dzinziruk five times to keep his middlweight crown. Pawel Wolak dominated Yuri Foreman, getting an easy TKO win over the former champ.



HORSE RACING - A Gold Cup featuring three former winners and the current King George VI Chase champion is set to be the highlight of this week's centenary. Cambina wins Santa Anita feature. Eminent Tale, R Holiday Mood win Big A stakes.



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POKER - Andrew Feldman talks to Daniel Negreanu about his upcoming showdown against Isildur1, on Erik Seidel's ridiculous run and what's going on at UB.

SPORTS INOF for 03 11 2011

WELCOME TO GLOBAL SPORTS Fans This Friday, MARCH 11 2011 !






NFL - The path to peace took a detour as NFL and union reps fired shots at each other as the CBA deadline looms.ESPN is reporting that the union is poised to decertify on Friday. He quotes one person saying "Get ready for this to
blowup (Friday)."



Stakes, tension rising in NFL talks.


Poll Results


What will happen by Friday's deadline?

A new CBA 8%

Another deadline extension 52%


Decertification or lockout 40%



43685 Total Votes




NBA - Heat end skid, Lakers' 8-game run. Mavs respond to coach, rip Knicks. Nuggets get rare win in Phoenix. Stern will talk to Magic about Van Gundy. Paul practices, not yet cleared for game. Bulls F Boozer day to day due to ankle. Players would welcome concussion policy.



NINE (9) NBA GAMES TODAY



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NHL - Canucks top Sharks in SO after wild end. Sabres rally twice to beat Bruins in OT. Halak beats former team, Blues top Habs. Flyers capitalize after hit, down Leafs. Coyotes' Bryzgalov defeats Flames 3-0. Predators score 3 in 1st, blank Wild.
Lightning D Kubina suspended 3 games.



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NCAA BASKETBALL - Walker beats buzzer as UConn ousts Pitt. St. John's G Kennedy tears right ACL. Big East quarters: Orange top St. John's. No. 2 Kansas escapes, tops Cowboys 63-62. No. 4 Notre Dame crushes Cincinnati. Marra's 6 3s power No. 14 Louisville.



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MLB - Phillies extend manager Manuel 2 years. Tigers GM: Cabrera's status won't change. Dodgers' Garland likely to miss a month. Braves' Salazar has surgery, needs more. Halladay, Sabathia have scoreless starts. Red Sox's Crawford goes 1 for 3 vs. Rays. Berra OK after fall in Yankees clubhouse.



MLB TODAY - NINE GAMES(9) in GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE and EIGHT GAMES(8) in CACTUS LEAGUE!



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NASCAR - Brian France is cautiously optimistic with the fast start to the 2011 Cup season. Though it's early, the odds are against Greg Biffle rallying into the top 10. But that doesn't mean his Chase hopes are dashed. All about teamwork-Tony
Stewart had the fastest car at Las Vegas last weekend, but didn't win the race. Why? That's because it takes teamwork to succeed.



Upcoming Races- Date -Event- Time- TV

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



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GOLF - Tiger Woods finally picked up a few birdies but was well behind the leaders when darkness halted play at Doral. Mahan leads after 7 birdies in 11 holes. Puerto Rico OpenAngel Cabrera (above) shot 6-under 66 and is tied for third after the first round; son Federico is 3-over.


PGA EVENT - STARTED YESTERDAY:



Mar 10 - 13 -World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship, Purse: $8,500,000 Doral-Blue Monster Course, Miami, Florida.



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TENNIS - Gallery: Federer, Sampras hit a Lakers game. Venus Williams' choreographed karaoke routine.




NCAA FOOTBALL - Colorado begins first spring as part of the new Pac-12. LSU is unsettled at QB. But there is plenty of talent everywhere else. Florida to honor Tebow, other Heisman winners. Florida closes spring practice for first time ever.



SOCCER - MLS - Finnish midfielder-defender Teemu Tainio and defender Stephen Keel have signed with major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls.


MLS SEASON OPENS MARCH 15, 2011!



UFC - Wanderlei Silva has gone MIA since injury last summer, but he's training again and says he wants his title back!


BOXING - Yuri Foreman, a one-man "entourage" and rabbi-in-training, isn't your ordinary fighter. That's why you should root for him.



HORSE RACING - Dubai You X Y Z wins at Santa Anita- Dubai You X Y Z beat Bogie by three-quarters of a length to win Thursday's $59,400 feature at Santa Anita. Ridden by Brice Blanc!



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POKER - Winning! Most players dream of a year where the cards fall their way and money rolls in, but even those dreamspale in comparison to what is actually happening in 2011 for Erik Seidel.

SPORTS INFO For 03 10 2011 !

WELCOME TO GLOBAL SPORTS Fans - 03 10 2011 !






NFL - Embrace the idea of NFL owners like Jerry Jones and the union taking the labor dispute to court. Union: More NFL financial info needed. Smith: 18-game season not happening. Falcons GM Dimitroff signs extension.




NBA - Carmelo Anthony didn't leave his late-game heroics in Denver. Not after hitting his first buzzer-beater for N.Y. Love sets double-double mark. 'Melo's last-second shot lifts N.Y. Boozer injured as Bulls beat 'Cats. Hornets use 8-0 run
to stun Mavs. Clips win in Boston, 4th win in row. Spurs clinch playoff berth with win. Howard returns but Nelson powers Magic. Durant's 34 and 16 lift OKC in OT.



THREE (3) NBA GAMES TODAY



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NHL - Tampa beats 'Hawks in SO, ends skid at 4. Kings send Wings to fourth straight loss. Visnovsky extends surge as Ducks win. Glencross lifts Flames past Stars in SO. Ovechkin, Holtby help Caps blank Oilers. Thrashers end 4-game skid to Hurricanes. Stewart scores in OT, Blues beat Jackets.



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NCAA BASKETBALL - Big East: 2 ref errors in St. John's win. Marquette upends No. 20 West Virginia. Walker has 28 as UConn rolls past Hoyas. Without Jones, Baylor ripped by Oklahoma. Gates' career-high 25 power No. 25 Cincy. Northern Colorado gets first NCAA bid. Missouri ends Knight's run at Texas Tech.



FIFTY ONE (51) NCAA GAMES TONIGHT - MOSTLY CONFERENCE PLAYOFFS !



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MLB - Phils' Utley may face knee surgery. Braves' Salazar airlifted to hospital. Marlins: Stanton should be OK by opener.Mets LHP Perez headed to bullpen. Zito allows 1 hit in 5 scoreless innings. Twins' Liriano hit hard in first start. Webb
throws to hitters for first time.



MLB TODAY - NINE GAMES(9) in GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE and NINE GAMES(9) in CACTUS LEAGUE!



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NASCAR - Fueling The FanTruthfully, fuel prices aren't much of an issue for NASCAR on the track. But they are an issue for
the fans who fill tracks, and that begs the question: How high is too high? Biffle unhurt as plane skids to stop on runway. Welcome break? After a fast start to the Cup season, NASCAR will take this weekend off!



Upcoming Races- Date -Event- Time -TV
Mar 20 - 1:16 pm FOX Jeff Byrd 500 presented by Food City - Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, TN.



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GOLF - Matt Kuchar's ability to succeed under tough conditions will serve him well at Doral's Blue Monster.



UPCOMING PGA EVENT - STARTS TODAY:

Mar 10 - 13 World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship, Purse: $8,500,000 Doral-Blue Monster Course, Miami, Florida.



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TENNIS - Recovering from blood clots and a hematoma, 13-time Grand Slam champ Serena Williams said she hopes to return to action this summer.



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NCAA FOOTBALL - Ex-Buckeye e-mailed Tressel. Georgia reports recruitment violations. Family of late student praises ND plan. Nebraska turning to simpler offense. Gators' Muschamp closes spring practice. Wisconsin's Carimi: I'm best OT in draft.




SOCCER - MLS - Finnish midfielder-defender Teemu Tainio and defender Stephen Keel have signed with major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls. MLS moves to 34-game schedule in 2011. The 2011 campaign will kick off on Saturday, March 19, 2011, and the 34 matches will be played in the span of 32 weeks with the regular season coming to a close on October 22.



UFC - Eddie Wineland channeled Rampage in his last win and is keen to show Urijah Faber he has more weapons at his disposal.



BOXING - Bob Arum and Don King may reminisce on demand, but the 79-year-old promotional rivals have the future top of mind.



HORSE RACING - Saginaw, the 4-5 favorite, beat Chairman Now by 23/4 lengths Wednesday in the $45,000 allowance feature at Aqueduct.



POKER - As the WSOP Circuit and Big Event play out, two other events in Atlantic City and Chicago awarded six-figure top prizes to Chris Tryba and Tom Koral.

SPORTS INFO for 03 09 2011

WELCOME TO GLOBAL SPORTS Fans ! 03 09 2011 !






NFL - NFL offers more financial info to union. Retired RB Barber seeks return to NFL. Newton gets high marks at Auburn pro day. QB Mallett defends answers at combine. Fox preaches patience for Broncos. Raiders hire Bresnahan to run defense.




NBA - Kobe Bryant scored 26 points to move into sixth on the NBA's scoring list and beat the Hawks. Blazers hand Heat 5th loss in row. Nuggets sign Karl to 3-year extension. Warrick has 32, Suns top Rockets. Sixers stay hot, get by Pacers. |
Jennings leads Bucks over Wiz.



ELEVEN (11) NBA GAMES TODAY



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NHL - Panthers end Blackhawks' win streak at 8. Bettman: Group hindering Coyotes' sale. Devils' playoff charge slowed by Sens. Sharks' Marleau beats Preds in OT again. Carter scores 2, Flyers snap 4-game skid. Penguins win sixth straight over Sabres Hamhuis scores second in OT, Canucks win.



SEVEN (7) NHL GAMES TONIGHT



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NCAA BASKETBALL - Two years after being fired at Kentucky and being arrested for DUI, Billy Gillispie returns to his roots on the court. USF stuns Villanova in Big East tourney. UConn ends 6-game Big East tourney skid. Butler wins Horizon to
return to NCAAs. Princeton forces Ivy playoff vs. Harvard. NCAA fine with tournament size for now. Duke's Smith named ACC player of year. Marcus Morris is Big 12 player of year. Hansbrough, Brey win Big East awards.



TWENTY EIGHT (28) NCAA GAMES TONIGHT - MOSTLY CONFERENCE PLAYOFFS !



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MLB - Brewers RHP Greinke likely to open on DL. Morneau has 3-run double in return. Carpenter reports no pain after bullpen.Mets' Beltran has left knee tendinitis. Phillies OF Brown likely out 4-6 weeks. Beckett solid in return from hit to head.Tigers' Zumaya may not be OK for opener. Phillies' Hamels sets down 11 straight.



MLB TODAY - EIGHT GAMES(8) in GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE and EIGHT GAMES(8) in CACTUS LEAGUE!



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NASCAR - Down but not out-Jimmie Johnson hasn't been his dominant self, but that doesn't mean the 48 haters should get cocky. Junior assesses himself-Dale Earnhardt Jr. says that, at this point in his career, failure is "unacceptable."
Robby Gordon in trouble-NASCAR has placed Robby Gordon on probation for the remainder of the year.



Upcoming Races Date Event Time TV
Mar 20 - 1:16 pm FOX- Jeff Byrd 500 presented by Food City - Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, TN.



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GOLF - WGC-Cadillac ChampionshipMost of the sport's big names return this week to tackle the taming of Doral's Blue Monster.Pipe bombs at Pebble-Police found an explosive device near the ninth green at majestic Pebble Beach.



UPCOMING PGA EVENT - Dates:

Mar 10 - 13 World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship, Purse: $8,500,000 Doral-Blue Monster Course, Miami, Florida.



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TENNIS - Nadal beats Federer in Oregon exhibition. Roddick keys US in Davis Cup, Spain next. Karlovic sets serve mark but Germans win. Dokic captures first title since 2002.



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NCAA FOOTBALL - Ohio State's Jim Tressel was suspended two games in the wake of a Yahoo! Sports investigation that revealed he broke NCAA rules. Dawg Days-Coming off of a 6-7 season, it's an important spring for Mark
Richt and Georgia.




SOCCER - MLS - New York Red Bulls defender Chris Albright will be sidelined four-to-six weeks following surgery on his left knee.



UFC - Bellator is banking on a regular Saturday time slot to build its audience. The debut was a hit, but will viewers stick around? Strikeforce roundup-A fascinating card is coming together featuring Japanese submission artist Shinya Aoki.



BOXING - Sergio Martinez has delivered memorable fights recently. So why is the former WBC middleweight champion facing an unknown foe?



HORSE RACING - A British horse racing punter has won 1.4 million pounds ($2.3 million) after placing a bet of two pounds ($3).



POKER - Forget The Majors- As the WSOP Circuit and Big Event play out, two other events in Atlantic City and Chicago awarded six-figure top prizes to Chris Tryba and Tom Koral.