College Basketball Roundup: Iowa Fires Todd Lickliter After 10-22 Season
nytimes - 03/16/2010 07:40
Iowa fired Todd Lickliter on Monday, ending a brief and disappointing tenure that included three losing seasons and a parade of players leaving the once-proud program.
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N.H.L. Roundup: League Suspends Capitals' Ovechkin for Two Games
nytimes - 03/16/2010 07:00
The two-time M.V.P. Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals was suspended by the league for the second time this season.
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TV Sports: Putting N.C.A.A. Games Online to Try and Satisfy the Majority
nytimes - 03/16/2010 06:40
Fans unhappy with CBS's regionalization of the N.C.A.A. tournament found a way to see the games they wanted when CBSSports.com started streaming games online.
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Two Make Pitch, but Mets' Final Rotation Spot Is Still a Mystery
nytimes - 03/16/2010 06:40
Fernando Nieve and Jon Niese are leading contenders to be the Mets' fifth starter but neither did anything Monday to clarify who might win the job.
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For Jets and Giants, Even a Stadium Coin Flip Is Complicated
nytimes - 03/16/2010 06:40
The Giants say they are delighted to host the first regular-season game in the new stadium; the Jets, meanwhile, are not pleased.
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Basketball Study Examines How Midmajors Get Stars
nytimes - 03/16/2010 06:00
An analysis directed by a national talent evaluator finds striking trends in physiques and skills.
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Opinion: Ten teams who can win it all
msnbc - 03/16/2010 05:40
Opinion: Evan Turner's Buckeyes among the 10 team who can win the NCAA tournament.
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Galaxy Will Begin to Feel Beckham's Loss in July
nytimes - 03/16/2010 05:40
David Beckham may not return to the Galaxy until September, but his absence may begin to affect the team and its salary-cap in mid-July.
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Hamilton leaves game after hit by pitch on hand
msnbc - 03/16/2010 05:00
Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton left Monday night's game against the San Francisco Giants in the third inning after he was hit on the top of his left hand by a pit...
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Weir's sexual orientation not an issue, tour says
msnbc - 03/16/2010 04:40
Claims that Olympian Johnny Weir was not included in the "Stars on Ice" cast because of his sexual orientation are not true, the figure skating tour said.
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Lowe throws 4 hitless innings against 0-11 Nats
msnbc - 03/16/2010 04:20
Derek Lowe worked four hitless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the winless Washington Nationals 5-2 Monday night.
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UCLA women to meet N.C. State in first round of NCAA tournament
LaTimes - 03/16/2010 04:00
The Bruins play on Sunday at 6:30 p.m., while UC Riverside draws top-seeded Stanford in a Saturday opener.
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Agassi apologizes for poking fun at Sampras
msnbc - 03/16/2010 03:20
Andre Agassi told ESPN.com he was "out of line" and apologized for poking fun at Pete Sampras during a charity match last week.
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On College Basketball: UConn Women, Like U.C.L.A. Men of Old, Are Good for Basketball
nytimes - 03/16/2010 02:40
Just as college basketball needed the U.C.L.A. men in the 1960s and 70s, it now needs the women's dominance of UConn and Tennessee for visibility and viability.
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Dodgers shut out the Angels, 4-0
LaTimes - 03/16/2010 02:40
Starter Ramon Ortiz gives up one infield hit and strikes out five in four innings to runs his scoreless streak to nine this spring.
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Beckham projected to return in mid-September
msnbc - 03/16/2010 02:20
If David Beckham recovers from a torn Achilles' tendon in six months, he would rejoin Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy in time for the team's last six regular-sea...
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Erin Andrews' Stalker Gets 30 Months
nytimes - 03/16/2010 02:20
An Illinois insurance executive who secretly shot nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews was sentenced to 2 and a half years in prison.
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JRM wants to run 7 for entire Nationwide season
msnbc - 03/16/2010 02:01
JR Motorsports will try to run two full-time teams this season in the Nationwide Series.
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Clippers let it get away at the end
LaTimes - 03/16/2010 09:20
They allow Hornets to go on a 13-2 run in the fourth quarter and lose eighth game in a row, 108-100.
They allow Hornets to go on a 13-2 run in the fourth quarter a...
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Hand injuries are taking a toll on Lakers
LaTimes - 03/16/2010 09:20
Five players are dealing with hand or finger issues, and Coach Phil Jackson knows injuries of that nature can take a long time to heal.
Five players are dealing wi...
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Lakers almost drop everything but beat Golden State, 124-121
LaTimes - 03/16/2010 09:20
L.A. has 24 turnovers, nine by Kobe Bryant, but dodges bullet when Warriors guard Monta Ellis' three-point try at 0.8 falls away after hitting rim three times. Bryant sco...
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Bill Dwyre: Indian Wells event provides glimpse into future of women's tennis
LaTimes - 03/16/2010 09:20
Serena and Venus Williams are again no-shows, for the ninth year in a row. New chief of women s tour must find ways to keep sport relevant and develop new stars.
W...
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Lakers almost drop everything but beat Golden State, 124-121
LaTimes - 03/16/2010 09:20
L.A. has 24 turnovers, nine by Kobe Bryant, but dodges bullet when Warriors guard Monta Ellis' three-point try at 0.8 falls away after hitting rim three times. Bryant sco...
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Lakers beat Warriors for 9th straight time
msnbc - 03/16/2010 09:00
Kobe Bryant scored 29 points and the Lakers dominated the boards to overcome a turnover-plagued night and beat the Warriors for the ninth straight time, 124-121 on Monday...
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NBA roundup: Celtics romp at home against Pistons
LaTimes - 03/16/2010 09:00
Boston gets to rest its starters in the fourth quarter of 119-93 victory over Detroit.
Boston gets to rest its starters in the fourth quarter of 119-93 victory ove...
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Rockets rally to end Nuggets’ winning streak
LaTimes - 03/16/2010 09:00
Aaron Brooks' jumper gives Houston a 125-123 victory that snaps Denver's win streak at six games.
Aaron Brooks' jumper gives Houston a 125-123 victory that snaps D...
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Holy Sheets! 'It was a bad one'
msnbc - 03/16/2010 08:20
HBT: Many thought the A's overpaid when they gave Ben Sheets $10 million in the offseason. After the righty gave up 10 runs without getting an out on Monday, the criticsÂ...
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Lakers escape with a win over the Warriors
LaTimes - 03/16/2010 08:20
The 124-121 victory is only secured after Golden State misses two last-second three-pointers.
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Goal: Eskandarian of M.L.S. May Retire Because of Concussions
nytimes - 03/16/2010 08:00
Alecko Eskandarian, 27, most recently of the Los Angeles Galaxy, sustained his fourth concussion in July and has not been cleared by doctors to return.
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Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic advance with contrasting victories
LaTimes - 03/16/2010 08:00
Nadal blows by Mario Ancic, 6-2, 6-2, in 65 minutes, while Djokovic has a tough time getting past Philipp Kohlschreiber, 6-3, 2-6, 6-3, in 2 hours 35 minutes at the BNP P...
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Connecticut seems a shoo-in to win women's title
LaTimes - 03/16/2010 08:00
Defending champion Huskies are seeded No. 1 overall and aiming for a second consecutive undefeated season. Stanford could give them a run for the championship.
The...
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Hand injuries are taking a toll on Lakers
LaTimes - 03/16/2010 08:00
Five players are dealing with hand or finger issues, and Coach Phil Jackson knows injuries of that nature can take a long time to heal.
Ask Phil Jackson about it a...
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Helene Elliott: Ducks are taking a dive right out of contention
LaTimes - 03/16/2010 07:40
Anaheim probably won t make the playoffs because of its poor defense, numerous injuries and post-Olympics letdown.
The Ducks played with passion and purpose in the...
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