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Middle Tenn. Wins Sun Belt, Gains NCAAs (AP)
AP - Chrissy Givens tied her career-high with 18 points and Middle Tennessee used smothering defense to beat Louisiana-Lafayette 67-52 Tuesday in the Sun Belt tournament championship game ...
FIFA Punishes Albania, Costa Rica (AP)
AP - FIFA punished Albania and Costa Rica on Wednesday for their soccer fans' unruly behavior, ordering both teams to play upcoming World Cup qualifiers behind closed doors.
Ankiel's Pitching Comeback Ends, Switches Efforts to Outfield (Reuters)
Reuters - Rick Ankiel will no
longer continue to pursue a comeback as a major league pitcher,
and instead will focus his efforts on becoming an outfielder.
Marshall Football Coach Pruett Retires (AP)
AP - Marshall football coach Bob Pruett retired Wednesday after nine years, saying it was time to move on.
Paris Deserves 2012 Olympic Games, Says Armstrong
PARIS (Reuters) - American Lance Armstrong, record six-times winner of the Tour de France, believes Paris deserves to host the 2012 Olympics.
Ankiel's Pitching Comeback Ends, Switches Efforts to Outfield
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Sports Network) - Rick Ankiel will no longer continue to pursue a comeback as a major league pitcher, and instead will focus his efforts on becoming an outfielder.
Marshall Football Coach Pruett Retires
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia (Sports Network) - Marshall head football coach Bob Pruett announced his retirement during a Wednesday press conference.
Ohio State Extends Coach Matta's Contract (AP)
AP - Ohio State signed men's basketball coach Thad Matta to an eight-year contract, a newspaper reported Wednesday.
Bonds Plans to Be Ready for Season Opener (Reuters)
Reuters - San Francisco Giants slugger
Barry Bonds, who is recovering from knee surgery, said he would
be ready for the team's opening game on April 5.
Panthers' Proehl to Play One More Season (AP)
AP - Carolina Panthers receiver Ricky Proehl will put retirement on hold and return for one more season, his 16th in the NFL.
Cards' Ankiel Converting to Outfielder (AP)
AP - Rick Ankiel is ending a pitching career plagued by record wildness and will try to make the St. Louis Cardinals' roster as an outfielder.
Europe's Best Must Now Shine in Majors, Says Faldo
LONDON (Reuters) - Nick Faldo, elected last week as Europe's Ryder Cup skipper for 2008, says it is time the continent's best players began challenging for a major.
Siena Fires Basketball Coach
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (Sports Network) - Siena College announced that men's basketball coach Rob Lanier has been fired.
Ohio State Basketball Coach Matta Signs 8-Year Deal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sports Network) - Ohio State has reportedly signed men's basketball coach Thad Matta to an eight-year contract.
Bonds Plans to Be Ready for Season Opener
RALEIGH, N.C. (Reuters) - San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds, who is recovering from knee surgery, said he would be ready for the team's opening game on April 5.
Oklahoma Beats Texas A&M; in Big 12 Tourney (AP)
AP - Leah Rush had 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead Oklahoma to an 86-65 win over Texas A&M on Tuesday in the first round of the Big 12 tournament.
Costa Rica Must Play Panama Without Fans (AP)
AP - FIFA has ordered Costa Rica to play its home World Cup qualifier March 26 against Panama without spectators because fans threw objects at opposing players during a match last month ...
Report: Giambi, Sosa, Schilling Among Subpoenaed (Reuters)
Reuters - Jason Giambi, Sammy Sosa and
Curt Schilling reportedly will receive subpoenas to testify on
March 17 before the House Government Reform Committee regarding
steroids.
Antawn Jamison Ends Games Streak at 386 (AP)
AP - Antawn Jamison missed a game for the first time in nearly five years, sitting out Tuesday night because of a sore right knee when the Washington Wizards played the New York Knicks.
Bell Signs With Chiefs, Smoot With Vikings (AP)
AP - Kendrell Bell signed with the Kansas City Chiefs and Fred Smoot agreed to a deal with the Minnesota Vikings as two of the NFL's worst defenses plugged holes through free agency ...
Sportsview: Congress Invites Sluggers (AP)
AP - The list of ballplayers invited to testify before Congress on the subject of steroids reads like a roster for "Home Run Derby." If this is a coincidence, so is the continued ...
Webber Hears Jeers As Warriors Rip 76ers (AP)
AP - For the third straight game, Chris Webber was basically a non-factor in the Philadelphia 76ers' 104-85 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. The five-time All-Star ...
UConn Roughs Up Rutgers for Big East Title (AP)
AP - Connecticut came away with much more than a trophy after winning the Big East tournament. The 13th-ranked Huskies have a little more swagger and lot more confidence. They dominated ...
Safina Leans on Marat as She Seeks Success
INDIAN WELLS, CA (Reuters) - Dinara Safina doesn't have to look far for a role model as she builds her career in the tennis world.
Europe's Barren Major Run Set to Continue, Says Faldo
LONDON (Reuters) - Nick Faldo, widely regarded as the best British player in history, fears Europe's victory drought at the majors is likely to continue.
No Rest for Singh After Losing World No. 1 Tag
TORONTO (Reuters) - While Tiger Woods takes the week off and Phil Mickelson enjoys a skiing holiday with his family, it is back to work as usual for Vijay Singh at Thursday's Honda ...
Majority Stake in Cincinnati Reds for Sale
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Several long-time Cincinnati Reds Baseball Club owners said on Tuesday they plan to sell their majority stake in the team, which has been controlled by a group ...
Dilfer Signs Four-Year Deal with Browns
After landing with his fourth NFL team several days ago, the quarterback signed a new four-year contract with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday.
Smoot Leaves Redskins for Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Vikings took a big step toward upgrading their maligned defense on Tuesday, as the club agreed to terms with free-agent cornerback Fred Smoot.
NBA Wrap: James, Gooden Help Cavs Snap Losing Streak
TORONTO (Reuters) - LeBron James and Drew Gooden notched 23 points apiece to help the Cleveland Cavaliers romp past the Orlando Magic 111-92 Tuesday.
Report: Giambi, Sosa, Schilling Among Subpoenaed
BALTIMORE (Sports Network) - Jason Giambi, Sammy Sosa and Curt Schilling reportedly will receive subpoenas to testify on March 17 before the House Government Reform Committee regarding ...
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