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LeBron to NBA: 'Nobody can beat us'
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070308/ap_on_sp_bk_ga_su/bkn_cavaliers_pistons"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070308/capt.dtp10303080212.cavaliers_pistons_basketball_dtp103.jpg?x=84&y=130&sig=K751uGSMWercIrr_JNl8Rw--" align="left" height="130" width="84" alt="Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lebron James (23) goes to the basket against Detroit Pistons forward Jason Maxiell in the first half of a basketball game Wednesday, March 7, 2007, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)" border="0" /></a>AP - LeBron James was unstoppable. Then, he said the Cleveland Cavaliers can be, too. James scored a season-high 41 points, leading the Cavaliers to a 101-97 overtime victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.</p><br clear="all"/>
No. 18 Marquette staves off upset bid
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070308/ap_on_sp_co_ga_su/bkc_t25_beast_st_john_s_marquette"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070308/capt.nyma11603080532.beast_st_johns_marquette__basketball_nyma116.jpg?x=88&y=130&sig=zg5taAeE2qE_gdweQ2dIkg--" align="left" height="130" width="88" alt="St. John's Anthony Mason Jr. (2) jumps over Marquette's Dan Fitzgerald while trying to block him during the second half of basketball action in the first round of the Big East conference tournament Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Marquette defeated St. John's 76-67. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)" border="0" /></a>AP - Marquette needed to huddle up and quickly analyze the situation. Its big lead was gone and St. John's was scoring at will. The Golden Eagles knew if they weren't careful, the Red Storm might send them home early from the Big East tournament.</p><br clear="all"/>
Rocker denies receiving HGH prescription
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070308/ap_on_sp_ot/steroid_raid"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070307/capt.ny16703070541.steroid_raid_baseball_ny167.jpg?x=75&y=130&sig=VBTgRUWW1m.Cte3ieiFYMQ--" align="left" height="130" width="75" alt="Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Rocker reacts after striking out Anaheim Angels' Tim Salmon to end the eighth inning of the second game of a doubleheader in this June 24, 2002 file photo in Arlington, Texas. Rocker's publicist told the Daily News Tuesday, March 6, 2007, that he admitted taking HGH, now banned by Major League Baseball, but said it was for medical reasons. (AP Photo/ Ronald Martinez, File)" border="0" /></a>AP - Former major league relief pitcher John Rocker told ESPN Radio on Wednesday he never bought human growth hormone with a prescription.</p><br clear="all"/>
Browns corral running back Jamal Lewis
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070308/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_nfl_rdp"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070308/capt.ny17203080250.browns_lewis_football_ny172.jpg?x=105&y=130&sig=CE1.gkpI5R0K8o4JF6PkzQ--" align="left" height="130" width="105" alt="Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis runs past Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Larry Foote, left, during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh in this Dec. 24, 2006 file photo. Lewis agreed to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns, a person within the NFL told The Associated Press on Wednesday, March 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)" border="0" /></a>AP - Jamal Lewis is heading north without leaving the AFC North. The free agent running back and former 2,000-yard rusher for Baltimore agreed to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns.</p><br clear="all"/>
Chip off old block: Stastny, Avs win
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070308/ap_on_sp_ho_ga_su/hkn_avalanche_sabres"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070308/capt.nydd10803080334.avalanche_sabres__hockey___nydd108.jpg?x=130&y=112&sig=TMWz_T96jpSBWShVBVsUcA--" align="left" height="112" width="130" alt="Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller watches Colorado Avalanche's Paul Stastny (26) skate around the net during the third period of the NHL hockey game at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday, March 7, 2007. The Avalanche won 3-2. (AP Photo/Dean Duprey)" border="0" /></a>AP - Whatever emotions Paul Stastny has about breaking one of his dad's records can wait. The rookie forward is determined to get the Colorado Avalanche back into playoff contention. Stastny did his part Wednesday night, setting up two goals to extend the Avalanche's win streak to five games with a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Fellow rookie Wojtek Wolski sealed it by scoring the go-ahead goal 1:41 into the third period.</p><br clear="all"/>
Browns finally tackle Jamal Lewis
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070308/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_browns_lewis"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070308/capt.ny17203080250.browns_lewis_football_ny172.jpg?x=105&y=130&sig=CE1.gkpI5R0K8o4JF6PkzQ--" align="left" height="130" width="105" alt="Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis runs past Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Larry Foote, left, during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh in this Dec. 24, 2006 file photo. Lewis agreed to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns, a person within the NFL told The Associated Press on Wednesday, March 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)" border="0" /></a>AP - The Browns finally tackled Jamal Lewis. Unable to reach a deal to remain in Baltimore, the free agent running back signed a one-year deal on Wednesday with Cleveland, the team he blistered for an NFL single-game record 295 yards in 2003.</p><br clear="all"/>
Warriors beat Melo-less Nuggets 110-96
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070308/ap_on_sp_bk_ga_su/bkn_nuggets_warriors"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070308/capt.oas10703080608.nuggets_warriors_basketball_oas107.jpg?x=76&y=130&sig=AJqNgKEI0c8prdKyhEJRRg--" align="left" height="130" width="76" alt="Golden State Warriors' Al Harrington (3) dunks as Denver Nuggets' Marcus Camby (23) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, March 7, 2007. Golden State won 110-96. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)" border="0" /></a>AP - Now that they are finally healthy, the Golden State Warriors think they can make a run at a playoff spot.</p><br clear="all"/>
Slammin' Sammy: Sosa hits second homer
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070308/ap_on_sp_ba_ga_su/bbo_spring_training_rdp"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070307/capt.azow10703072148.diamondbacks_rangers_spring_baseball_azow107.jpg?x=130&y=88&sig=.sfo7WqUARSlt5ZYJ5fObw--" align="left" height="88" width="130" alt="Texas Rangers' Sammy Sosa hits a three-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Livan Hernandez during the third inning of their Cactus League spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Wednesday, March 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)" border="0" /></a>AP - Sammy Sosa's chances of playing in the majors this season are looking better every day. The chances of Roger Clemens doing the same are — still — anybody's guess.</p><br clear="all"/>
CONCACAF to make push for 2018 World Cup
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070307/ap_on_sp_so_ne/soc_wcup2018"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070304/capt.jj82103042057.spain_soccer_jj821.jpg?x=130&y=103&sig=euTGVQ90JEdXCwm9Pypqpw--" align="left" height="103" width="130" alt="Real Madrid player Robinho, center, from Brazil talks with his fellow countryman Roberto Carlos, left, and England's David Beckham during his Spanish League soccer match against Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Sunday, March 4, 2007. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Jasper Juinen)" border="0" /></a>AP - Soccer's governing body for North and Central America and the Caribbean will push to host the 2018 World Cup.</p><br clear="all"/>
Ducks beat Coyotes at home again
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070308/ap_on_sp_ho_ga_su/hkn_coyotes_ducks"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070308/capt.camm10203080412.coyotes_ducks_hockey_camm102.jpg?x=90&y=130&sig=VDgDirEWBCSK3BSr2mpJiw--" align="left" height="130" width="90" alt="Phoenix Coyotes right wing Fredrik Sjostrom of Sweden sets up for a shot on goal while Anaheim Ducks' Andy McDonald defends during a hockey game Wednesday, March 7, 2007, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Michael A. Mariant)" border="0" /></a>AP - Joe DiPenta used to play pinball when he was growing up. Until Wednesday night, he had done it the conventional way. DiPenta scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks beat Phoenix 2-1 Wednesday night for their 10th straight home victory over the Coyotes. It was his first game-winner and his first in 14 career games against Phoenix.</p><br clear="all"/>
Mock draft No. 3
JaMarcus Russell still is the No. 1 pick, but Jamaal Anderson is no longer in the second spot.
Browns sign RB Jamal Lewis for one year (AP)
The Browns finally tackled Jamal Lewis. Unable to reach a deal to remain in Baltimore, the free agent running back signed a one-year deal on Wednesday with Cleveland, the team he blistered for an NFL single-game record 295 yards in 2003. Lewis was released last week in a salary-cap move by the Ravens, who elected not to pay their career rushing leader a $5 million roster bonus.
Denver, TE Graham agree to 5 years, $30M (AP)
Former Denver linebacker Tom Graham didn't need to sway his son, Daniel, to sign with the Broncos. The big contract and the opportunity to play back in his hometown were incentive enough. The Broncos reached an agreement with Daniel Graham, the former University of Colorado star, on a five-year, $30-million deal that includes $15 million in guaranteed money.
Miami signs LB Joey Porter to $32M deal (AP)
Joey Porter wore a new Miami Dolphins visor, plus had an aqua-and-orange pin on his shirt. Clearly, the three-time Pro Bowl linebacker is already trying to fit in with his new team. Porter passed his physical and signed a five-year, $32 million contract Wednesday with the Dolphins, making the former Pittsburgh star the first marquee name to join the club during the free-agent period.
Angelo denies Bears are being dismantled (AP)
Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo understands the perception. Leading rusher Thomas Jones is gone, Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs made it clear he wants out, and the coaching staff has been made over. "I know on the outside it looks like we want to dismantle the team," Angelo said during a conference call with reporters on Tuesday.
Ravens release veteran LG Mulitalo (AP)
Edwin Mulitalo, who started at left guard for the Baltimore Ravens for eight seasons, was released Wednesday. Mulitalo, 32, was one of a handful of players remaining from the Ravens' Super Bowl championship squad of 2000. He was limited to a career-low four games in 2006 because of a torn triceps tendon that required surgery, and Jason Brown performed capably in his place.
Redskins release K John Hall (AP)
Kicker John Hall was released by the Washington Redskins on Wednesday after three consecutive injury-hampered seasons, saving the team about $1.5 million. The move was expected, given all of Hall's health problems, plus Shaun Suisham's emergence as his replacement last season. Hall played in 39 games for the Redskins from 2003-06 -- and missed more than two dozen in that span.
Chiefs ask QB Green to restructure deal (AP)
Trent Green may soon be on his way out of Kansas City. The former Pro Bowl quarterback's agent, Jim Steiner, said Tuesday that the team is seeking to restructure Green's contract, which will pay him $7.2 million next season. The Chiefs are also entertaining offers for Green, who missed eight games last season with a severe concussion.
O'Neal's on-switch
It's March, which means Shaquille O'Neal is turning up his game a notch and preparing for another playoff run.
Kobe suspended as Lakers fall to Bucks (AP)
The way this season had gone for the Milwaukee Bucks, Michael Redd figures they were just about due for a lucky break. The Bucks caught the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers at just the right time, taking advantage of Kobe Bryant's suspension and the absence of two other starters for a 110-90 victory on Wednesday night.
LeBron's 41 lift Cavs by Pistons in OT (AP)
LeBron James was unstoppable. Then, he said the Cleveland Cavaliers can be, too. James scored a season-high 41 points, leading the Cavaliers to a 101-97 overtime victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. "If we play well, nobody can beat us," James said. "We believe that." James almost won the game in regulation with a 27-footer, but a video review negated the dramatic shot.
Hunter banned 10 games for positive test (AP)
Detroit Pistons guard Lindsey Hunter was suspended 10 games without pay by the NBA on Wednesday after testing positive for phentermine, a banned substance primarily used for weight loss. "I'm as shocked as anyone," Hunter said after arriving at the Palace on Wednesday. "It was a diet pill -- we've all taken stuff and nothing ever happens." Hunter said the pill was prescribed for his wife Ivy.
Shaq leads Heat to 103-70 rout of Bulls (AP)
What was once a huge early lead had been whittled to a mere three points, most of the Chicago Bulls' reserves were on their feet and the Miami Heat appeared to be in serious trouble. That is, until the Heat put together perhaps their most emphatic 14 minutes of the season. Shaquille O'Neal had 24 points, nine rebounds and a season-high eight assists, Eddie Jones added 23 points and Miami outscored...
Jazz win fifth straight , roll by Pacers (AP)
The Utah Jazz already have one more win than they did all of last season and there's still more than a month left to play. Reaching 42 wins in March -- or at any point in the season -- isn't much of an accomplishment for Utah coach Jerry Sloan. So after the Jazz beat the slumping Indiana Pacers 94-72 Wednesday, Sloan was unimpressed.
Suns need overtime to outlast Bobcats (AP)
The Phoenix Suns keep winning. That's about the best you can say for their uninspired effort lately. The worst came Wednesday night, when they escaped with a 115-106 overtime victory over a Charlotte team at the end of a winless six-game road trip. The Suns needed a career-high 32 points from Leandro Barbosa and 19 3-pointers -- one shy of their franchise best -- to send the Bobcats to their seventh...
Nuggets' Anthony, fiancee have baby boy (AP)
Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony became a father Wednesday afternoon when his fiancee, actress La La Vazquez, gave birth to a son, Kiyan. Kiyan (pronounced kai-ann) weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Anthony stayed in Denver and will not play against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.
Warrior cruise by 'Melo-less Nuggets (AP)
Now that they are finally healthy, the Golden State Warriors think they can make a run at a playoff spot. Baron Davis scored 22 points, and the Warriors took advantage of Carmelo Anthony's absence to beat the Denver Nuggets 110-96 on Wednesday night. All five starters scored in double figures for the Warriors (28-35), who overcame a 12-point second-quarter deficit and took control of the game with...
Short-handed Hawks beat Wizards 100-97 (AP)
It was an unlikely combination that propelled the Atlanta Hawks to a surprise win Wednesday night over the Washington Wizards. A newly acquired veteran guard assumed a lead role, while a rookie forward made his first start and a still-young center had the best game of his career. Zaza Pachulia, the 23-year-old center, scored a career-high 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and the Hawks overcame...
Avs' Stastny ties point streak mark (AP)
Whatever emotions Paul Stastny has about breaking one of his dad's records can wait. The rookie forward is determined to get the Colorado Avalanche back into playoff contention. Stastny did his part Wednesday night, setting up two goals to extend the Avalanche's win streak to five games with a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.
Pens owner goes to Vegas to discuss move (AP)
Penguins owner Ron Burkle traveled to Las Vegas on Wednesday to meet with the mayor and discuss the possibility of relocating the team there. Burkle, who lives in Los Angeles, led a delegation in talks with Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman, according to Penguins spokesman Tom McMillan. Meanwhile, Burkle and co-owner Mario Lemieux all prepared to meet with state, county and local officials on...
Ducks D Pronger to miss two weeks (AP)
Anaheim Ducks All-Star defenseman Chris Pronger will be out about two weeks because of a broken bone in his toe. He was injured during a post-game workout Sunday night, the team said Wednesday. Pronger had an X-ray Tuesday night, which revealed the break. He was at the Ducks' arena Wednesday to receive treatment.
Ducks continue home dominance of Coyotes (AP)
Joe DiPenta used to play pinball when he was growing up. Until Wednesday night, he had done it the conventional way. DiPenta scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks beat Phoenix 2-1 Wednesday night for their 10th straight home victory over the Coyotes. It was his first game-winner and his first in 14 career games against Phoenix.
Lightning move into tie atop Southeast (AP)
The Edmonton Oilers are struggling and hurting -- a prime target for a team with designs on a division championship. Vincent Lecavalier scored twice and the Tampa Bay Lightning snapped a two-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the floundering Oilers on Wednesday night. Vaclav Prospal had the other goal for Tampa Bay, which moved into a first-place tie with the Atlanta Thrashers atop the...
Vyborny lifts Jackets past Kings in OT (AP)
The Columbus Blue Jackets had a little talk in the dressing room before coming out for the third period. What coach Ken Hitchcock said must have left an impression. David Vyborny scored twice -- including a goal with 21.4 seconds left in overtime -- to rally the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night.
Four Blue Jackets to miss rest of season (AP)
The Columbus Blue Jackets will be without four top players -- and possibly a fifth -- for the rest of the season. General manager Doug MacLean said Wednesday that goaltender Pascal Leclaire (knee), defensemen Duvie Westcott (concussion) and Bryan Berard (back), and forward Dan Fritsche (lacerated wrist) will miss the Blue Jackets' final 16 games.
Red Wings top Preds on Franzen's SO goal (AP)
The lack of stars on ice didn't stop two NHL powers from putting on a good show. Johan Franzen scored on Detroit's fourth shot of a shootout, then Chris Osgood made a save to lift the Red Wings to a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. "Ozzie made some big saves and we have some guys shooting who don't normally shoot," Detroit coach Mike Babcock said.
Crosby's SO goal lifts Penguins by Sens (AP)
Sidney Crosby is making crucial contributions to the Pittsburgh Penguins' offense despite enduring one of the worst scoring slumps of his young career. Crosby scored his third shootout goal in four games and Pittsburgh overcame a three-goal deficit for a 5-4 win against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.
Wild G Backstrom to start vs. Bruins (AP)
Niklas Backstrom will be the starting goalie when the Minnesota Wild play at Boston on Thursday night, coach Jacques Lemaire said. Backstrom, who is 9-3-2 since original starter Manny Fernandez initially sprained his knee on Jan. 20, was removed after allowing three goals in two periods of the Wild's 3-0 loss to San Jose on Tuesday.
Team trouble
What happened between teammates Scott Pruett and Juan Pablo Montoya in Mexico City is nothing new.
Stewart doesn't like changes at Las Vegas (AP)
Tony Stewart doesn't like the changes at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The two-time NASCAR champion thinks they were unnecessary and will make for a boring race this weekend.
Biffle hawks NASCAR tickets for speedway promotion (AP)
NASCAR fans who can't wait to see Greg Biffle in this season's NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and NASCAR Busch Series at Kansas Speedway won't have to.
Singapore considers bid to host Formula 1 race (AP)
Singapore may bid to host a Formula One Grand Prix race as part of ongoing efforts to boost tourism, a trade official said. Minister of State for Trade and Industry S. Iswaran has been studying the feasibility of holding an F1 race, and the government was "willing to support such a venture up to a level commensurate with the broader benefits to the economy." "To be known and seen as a truly global...
Commission upholds penalties against 4 teams caught cheating (AP)
An appeals committee upheld penalties levied against Matt Kenseth and Kasey Kahne after NASCAR caught their teams cheating at the Daytona 500.
Montoya is fearless to the end (AP)
Juan Pablo Montoya is an aggressive, fearless driver -- always has been, always will be.
Montoya bumps by teammate for first NASCAR win (AFP)
Former Formula One star Juan Pablo Montoya will long remember his first National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) victory. His teammate will not soon forget or forgive either.
Montoya spins teammate, wins Busch Series race (AP)
Juan Pablo Montoya dipped into his road-racing expertise, making a dicey move on one of the s-curves on the curvy track built more for open-wheel racing than stock cars.
Fogarty, Gurney win Grand Am in Mexico City (AP)
Alex Gurney took the lead from Max Papis with two laps left and held on to win the 100-lap Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series race Saturday at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. "It was amazing," said Gurney, who teamed with Jon Fogarty in the No. 99 Pontiac Riley. "We had five laps to go and I thought we wouldn't last.
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