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A-Rod: Lawyers are setting up interview with feds (AP)

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez slaps a pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Maholm up the middle, driving in two runs during a spring training baseball game in Bradenton, Fla., Monday, March 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)AP - Alex Rodriguez may soon be talking to federal authorities, and he hopes it will happen close to spring training.


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Marion Jones signs with WNBA's Tulsa Shock (AP)

Former sprinter Marion Jones addresses the media during a news conference announcing her signing with WNBA basketball Tulsa Shock on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Tulsa, Okla. Looking on is team president Steve Swetoha. Jones was a star at the 2000 Sydney Olympics but admitted two years ago that she had taken the 'clear.' She was stripped of her medals, including three golds. (AP Photo/Shane Bevel)AP - Marion Jones hasn't lost much of her swagger.


Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:27:32 GMT)
Head of BCS fires back at Senators who sent letter (AP)
AP - The head of the Bowl Championship Series thinks Congress "has more important things to do" than look into the way his group distributes money to college football conferences.
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Garciaparra rejoins Red Sox for day, then retires (AP)

Former Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra takes questions from reporters as Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein looks on during a news conference at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 10, 2010. The 1997 American League MVP signed a one-day contract with his former team Wednesday, then announced he's ending his 14-year career. Garciaparra will become an analyst for ESPN. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)AP - Nomar Garciaparra rejoined the Red Sox for one day and then retired, ending a 14-year career in which he won two batting titles with Boston and was once a beloved player in the city.


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Crosby's gold-medal Olympic stick, glove found (AP)
AP - Sidney Crosby's missing Olympic stick and glove have been found.
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Thrashers recall 48-year-old Chris Chelios (AP)

FILE - This March 17, 2009, file photo shows Detroit Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios shootinG during warmups against the Philadelphia Flyers in an NHL hockey game in Detroit. The Atlanta Thrashers have a newcomer: 48-year-old defenseman Chris Chelios, an 11-time All-Star. Chelios has played in the most games of any American-born NHL player, and he joins the Thrashers after getting five goals and 17 assists in 46 games with Chicago of the AHL. The team recalled Chelios on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)AP - The Atlanta Thrashers have a newcomer in 48-year-old defenseman Chris Chelios, an 11-time All-Star.


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LT and Favre? Tomlinson to visit Vikes (AP)
AP - LaDainian Tomlinson is coming to Minnesota for a visit, and the Vikings believe he could be a good fit.
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Braves' Lowe departs after 1 inning with blister (AP)
AP - Right-hander Derek Lowe was hampered Wednesday by a blister on his right foot, forcing him out of the Atlanta Braves' 7-6 victory over the New York Mets after just one inning.
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Mutombo to lead NBA talent to Dakar for youth camp (AFP)

Retired NBA star Dikembe Mutombo, pictured in 2009, will lead a group of NBA players and coaches to Dakar for the eighth Basketball Without Borders trip to Africa in August, the league announced Wednesday.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Kevin C. Cox)AFP - Retired NBA star Dikembe Mutombo will lead a group of NBA players and coaches to Dakar for the eighth Basketball Without Borders trip to Africa in August, the league announced Wednesday.


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Nebraska upsets Missouri 75-60 in Big 12 (AP)

Nebraska guard Lance Jeter (34) shoots over Missouri forward Laurence Bowers (21) during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference Tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)AP - Brandon Richardson scored 19 points and No. 12 seed Nebraska took command with an early 16-1 run and shocked No. 5 seed Missouri 75-60 Wednesday in an opening-round upset at the Big 12 tournament.


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Lyon crush Madrid's Champions League final dreams at the Bernabeu (AFP)

Olympique Lyon's Bosnian midfielder Miralem Pjanic celebrates after scoring against Real Madrid during their UEFA Champions League football match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid. Lyon won 2-1 on aggregate.(AFP/Pierre-Philippe Marcou)AFP - Real Madrid's massive summer spending was all in vain as their dream of playing the Champions League final at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium was shattered Wednesday by Lyon.


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Sagan speeds to Paris-Nice third stage (AFP)

Italian Liquigas cycling team's Slovakia's Peter Sagan celebrates on the finish line at the end of the 155 km third stage of the 2010 Paris-Nice cycling race run between Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche and Aurillac. Sagan won the shortened third stage of the Paris-Nice race in central France.(AFP/Pascal Pavani)AFP - Slovakian youngster Peter Sagan of the Liquigas team won the shortened third stage of the Paris-Nice race in central France here on Wednesday.


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NHL GMs propose rule change on hits to head (AP)
AP - NHL general managers will recommend a rule change on blindside hits to the head, looking to protect players and punish those responsible in a game that has become faster and rougher.
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Henin, Clijsters look to shake things up at Indian Wells (AFP)

Former world number ones Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters, pictured on March 1, of Belgium will provide some early headaches for top seeds at the WTA Indian Wells tournament which begins Wednesday.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Jeff Zelevansky)AFP - Former world number ones Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters of Belgium will provide some early headaches for top seeds at the WTA Indian Wells tournament which begins Wednesday.


Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:01:26 GMT)
Ping waives settlement on square grooves (AP)
AP - The 20-year-old Ping wedges with square-shaped grooves will no longer be allowed on the PGA Tour starting March 29 under an agreement reached Monday with Ping executives.
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UFC to show upcoming events in movie theaters (AP)
AP - The UFC is headed to the big screen.
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Grand jury may get Mayweather friend shooting case (AP)
AP - A prosecutor served notice Wednesday that a grand jury may hear evidence that an associate of boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. shot at a man who police said argued with the boxer last August at a Las Vegas skating rink.
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Roush satisfied with NASCAR action (AP)
AP - Team owner Jack Roush said Wednesday he's satisfied with the penalty NASCAR levied against driver Carl Edwards for his intentional accident with Brad Keselowski.
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Gisin edges Vonn to won Crans-Montana super-G (AP)

Dominique Gisin of Switzerland, center, winner of an alpine ski, Women's World Cup super-G, celebrates on the podium with second placed Lindsey Vonn of the United States, left, and third placed Julia Mancuso of the United States, in Crans Montana, Switzerland, Sunday, March 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Armando Trovati)AP - Dominique Gisin of Switzerland won her first World Cup super-G race on Sunday by denying Lindsey Vonn a second win in two days.


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