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AP sources: Woods likely to return at Masters
(AP)
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:13:45 GMT
AP - Tiger Woods intends to remain out of golf at least until the Masters, two people with knowledge of his plans told The Associated Press on Thursday.
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Marquette hangs on to beat No. 10 Villanova 80-76
(AP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:20:37 GMT
AP - Lazar Hayward gave Marquette the lead for good with a 3-pointer with 1:51 to play, then added the clinching free throws with 3.2 seconds left, and the Golden Eagles went on to another close win, 80-76 over No. 10 Villanova on Thursday in the Big East tournament quarterfinals.
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Schwartzel takes lead at Doral
(AP)
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:01:59 GMT
AP - Five birdies were enough to put Charl Schwartzel among the leaders at the CA Championship. No mistakes is what put in the lead alone Thursday on a rough-and-tumble day at Doral.
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Football Hall of Famer, TV star Olsen dies at 69
(AP)
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:24:24 GMT
AP - Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen, who helped form one of the NFL's greatest defensive lines before embarking on a successful career in television, died Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 69.
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Iditarod racers go gourmet on trail
(AP)
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:31:21 GMT
AP - Mushers in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race take care of their dogs first when they stop to rest, massaging sore paws and serving up stews of hearty grub for their teams.
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Man convicted in slaying of Broncos cornerback
(AP)
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:16:10 GMT
AP - The group of Denver Broncos players arrived at the Safari nightclub to celebrate New Year's Eve and was whisked inside by bouncers. One of the dozens of people waiting in line to get in — an alleged Tre-Tre Crips gang member — took exception.
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Jets, S Pool agree in principle to 1-year deal
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Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:32:44 GMT AP - The New York Jets and safety Brodney Pool, whose career appeared to be threatened by head injuries, agreed in principle to a one-year contract Thursday worth $1.3 million. |
Cuddyer homers to lead Twins past Orioles
(AP)
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:06:18 GMT
AP - Michael Cuddyer homered, reigning AL MVP Joe Mauer had two hits and the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 on Thursday night.
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Magic roll past Bulls 111-82 as Rose sprains wrist
(AP)
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:59:59 GMT
AP - Vince Carter had 23 points to help the Orlando Magic pull away early and cruise past the injured Chicago Bulls, 111-82 on Thursday night for a season-high seventh straight win.
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Stanford upsets Arizona State 70-61 in Pac-10
(AP)
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:32:15 GMT AP - Jeremy Green scored 18 points, Landry Fields added 17 and Stanford surprised second-seeded Arizona State 70-61 in the Pac-10 Conference tournament quarterfinals Thursday night. |
Juve in Europa League boxseat, Liverpool crash at Lille
(AFP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:21:53 GMT
AFP - Juventus assumed command of their Europa League last-16 tie against Fulham with a 3-1 first-leg win on Thursday, after beleaguered English giants Liverpool were beaten at Lille.
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Boonen wins Tirreno-Adriatico second stage
(AFP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:01:34 GMT
AFP - Belgian Tom Boonen of Quick Step won the second stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico on Thursday after a 165-kilometre ride from Rosignano to Montecatini Terme.
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Anderson, Avs shut out Panthers
(AP)
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:34:11 GMT
AP - Craig Anderson made 27 saves to move into a tie for the NHL shutout lead with seven, and Paul Stastny scored twice in the Colorado Avalanche's 3-0 victory over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.
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Federer, Nadal return to action in desert
(AFP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:17:23 GMT
AFP - World number one Roger Federer faces a potentially difficult path to the final of the Indian Wells hardcourt tournament, the season's first prestigious ATP Masters 1000 event.
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Rain suspends play at Puerto Rico Open
(AP)
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:36:49 GMT AP - Heavy rain forced the suspension of first-round play Thursday in the PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open. |
UFC to show upcoming events in movie theaters
(AP)
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:29:53 GMT AP - The UFC is headed to the big screen. |
Pacquiao has perfect game plan for Clottey
(AFP)
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:43:08 GMT
AFP - Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao puts his World Boxing Organization title on the line Saturday against Ghana's Joshua Clottey as they headline the first fight card at Cowboys Stadium.
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Patrick sets NASCAR aside, refocuses on IRL
(AP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:55:09 GMT AP - Danica Patrick's stint in NASCAR is receding into her rearview mirror — for now. |
Vonn crashes, will still ski for overall title
(AP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:31:32 GMT
AP - Lindsey Vonn crashed and bruised her right knee during the World Cup giant slalom Thursday, but is expected to compete Friday in the super-G in an attempt to win her third straight overall title.
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