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Litke: Time to Match Golf Supply to Demand (AP)
AP - Tiger Woods' suggestion that a shorter PGA Tour season would make for a better one is too good to ignore.
Australia Takes Lead at Davis Cup (AP)
AP - Lleyton Hewitt and Wayne Arthurs won in straight sets Friday, giving Australia a 2-0 lead over Austria in a Davis Cup World Group match at the Sydney International Tennis Center.
No. 25 Nevada Rolls Past Hawaii 55-47 (AP)
AP - It took more than a broken nose to keep Nick Fazekas in check.
Congress to Hold Hearing on Steroids (AP)
AP - As the first tests were being taken under baseball's new drug-testing program, a congressional committee scheduled a hearing for March 17 on the revised agreement.
Saint Joe's rookies at vital NBA points (USATODAY.com)
USATODAY.com - It's March Madness again for Jameer Nelson and Delonte West, the former backcourt partners who led Saint Joseph's University to a 28-0 regular-season record last ...
Jets Replace Jordan With Blaylock (AP)
AP - The New York Jets didn't need long to replace their backup running back, agreeing Thursday to a contract with Derrick Blaylock hours after losing LaMont Jordan to Oakland.
Lefty Shares Four-Way Tie for Doral Lead (AP)
AP - Low scores are typical at Doral when the palm trees are no longer swaying in strong south Florida wind, the one element that gives the Blue Monster its bite. Right now, Phil Mickelson ...
NFC Teams Busy Trying to Match Eagles (AP)
AP - NFC teams were busy trying to catch up with the Philadelphia Eagles on the second day of free agency. Two of the conference champions' divisional rivals made big moves Thursday.
Louisville Clinches Conference Title Share (AP)
AP - Larry O'Bannon saved his best for last at Freedom Hall. The Louisville native scored a career-high 33 points in his final home game to help No. 9 Louisville clinch a share of the ...
Nash Rallies Suns, Ending Pistons' Streak (AP)
AP - The Detroit Pistons' romp through the West came to an end in Arizona. The Phoenix Suns, showing a rugged side they rarely display, rallied from 10 points down behind the clutch ...
Baseball's New Era of Drug Testing Begins (AP)
AP - Josh Beckett was one of the Florida Marlins summoned on the first day of baseball's new era of drug testing, and he welcomed the chance to help improve the sports' image.
Lance Armstrong Tops Bill in New ProTour Starter
PARIS (Reuters) - Six-times Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong tops the bill as the curtain rises on the new cycling ProTour but events backstage could overshadow the Paris-Nice ...
Arthurs Gives Australia Davis Cup Lead Over Austria
SYDNEY (Reuters) - A resurgent Wayne Arthurs overcame Austrian number one Jurgen Melzer 7-6, 6-2, 6-4 Friday to give Australia a commanding 2-0 lead in their Davis Cup World Group first ...
Els Reeled in by Charging Jimenez in Dubai
DUBAI (Reuters) - Overnight leader Ernie Els was overhauled by a red-hot Miguel Angel Jimenez in the Dubai Desert Classic second round Friday.
Davenport Struggles Past Schnyder Into Dubai Final
DUBAI (Reuters) - Top seed Lindsay Davenport overcame a stomach upset and a strong challenge from Switzerland's Patty Schnyder to reach the final of the Dubai Open on Friday.
NBA Wrap: Wade in Top Form as Heat Scorches Nets
TORONTO (Reuters) - Dwyane Wade had 27 points, eight assists and six rebounds as the Miami Heat beat the New Jersey Nets 106-90 in East Rutherford Thursday.
Roddick Remembers Agassi's Davis Cup Intro (AP)
AP - When he was just an impressionable teenager, Andy Roddick was thrilled with his duty as a Davis Cup practice partner for Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras.
Davidson Defeats Elon 67-53 (AP)
AP - Brendan Winters scored 19 points to lead Davidson to a 67-53 win over Elon Thursday afternoon in the Southern Conference tournament quarterfinals.
Heredia to Undergo Tests After Numbness (AP)
AP - Mets reliever Felix Heredia was sent back to New York on Thursday after experiencing numbness in his pitching hand.
Celtics Await Return of Gary Payton (AP)
AP - Maybe Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish will be walking through the door. After all, every other former Boston Celtic seems to be on his way back.
Redskins Lose Pierce to Giants (AP)
AP - When Joe Gibbs returned to the Washington Redskins last year, he said it was still possible to keep a core group of players together for a long time — even in the era of free ...
Raiders Sign Running Back LaMont Jordan (AP)
AP - LaMont Jordan gained more yards as a backup last season than the Oakland Raiders' leading rusher.
Jason Giambi Walks Twice in Spring Opener (AP)
AP - For Jason Giambi, a pair of walks were the first step. Giambi returned to the major leagues after an offseason filled with accusations of steroid use, walking twice and grounding out ...
Mickelson Shares One-Stroke Lead at Doral (AP)
AP - Phil Mickelson started making birdies and figured he better not stop, not with so many world-class players taking aim on a Blue Monster that lost its bite Thursday in the Ford ...
No. 6 Duke Rolls Over Miami 83-59 (AP)
AP - J.J. Redick scored 29 points, nearly matching Miami point-for-point into the second half, in No. 6 Duke's 83-59 victory over the Hurricanes on Thursday night.
Motor Racing: Minardi Miss First Practice at Australian GP
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Minardi will sit out Friday's first practice for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix after champions Ferrari refused to let them use their old car, team boss ...
Tennis: Agassi to Face Ljubicic in Davis Cup Opener
CARSON, California (Reuters) - Andre Agassi will play his first Davis Cup tie for the United States in five years when he faces in-form Croatian Ivan Ljubicic in the opening match of ...
Soccer: Maradona May Have Stomach Stapled
CARTAGENA, Colombia (Reuters) - Former Argentina World Cup-winning captain Diego Maradona may have his stomach stapled to reduce his ballooning waistline, a Colombian doctor said on ...
Bain Makes $3 Bln-Plus Offer for NHL: Source
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Buyout giant Bain Capital and sports consulting group Game Plan International have made a tentative $3 billion-plus offer to buy the troubled National Hockey League ...
Mickelson Leads as Tiger Lurks at Doral
TORONTO (Reuters) - A red-hot Phil Mickelson fired an eight-under-par 64 to grab a share of the first-round lead at the Doral Open as Tiger Woods lurked one shot back Thursday.
Probe of Swedish NHLers to Be Reopened (AP)
AP - A special prosecutor plans to reopen an investigation into allegations that three Swedish NHL players sexually exploited a 22-year-old woman in their hotel room last month.
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