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Nowitzki-LeBron showdown goes to Mavs
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070322/ap_on_sp_bk_ga_su/bkn_mavericks_cavaliers"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070322/capt.626598ab1e2049728fed2843c708c83d.mavericks_cavaliers_basketball_ohtd108.jpg?x=104&y=130&sig=VgWWUnKI5X1IFhUTk_iHXQ--" align="left" height="130" width="104" alt="Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) wipes his face in the final seconds of the Cavaliers' 98-90 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 21, 2007, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)" border="0" /></a>AP - Dirk Nowitzki and LeBron James struggled. Fortunately for Nowitzki, the rest of the Dallas Mavericks outplayed James' teammates. Nowitzki scored 23 points and Jason Terry added 21 to help the Mavericks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time this month, 98-90 Wednesday night.</p><br clear="all"/>
Rangers beat Flyers with sticks, fists
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070322/ap_on_sp_ho_ga_su/hkn_flyers_rangers"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070322/capt.ecee483d50d24642a1254273afbdbf0a.flyers_rangers_hockey_nysw101.jpg?x=95&y=130&sig=IUc2P2xS4mvmKGEwB9e6fQ--" align="left" height="130" width="95" alt="New York Rangers' Colton Orr, right, and Philadelphia Flyers' Todd Fedoruk fight during the first period of the NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Fedoruk was taken off the ice on a stretcher. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)" border="0" /></a>AP - Colton Orr didn't let Todd Fedoruk rough up his New York teammates this time. Just seconds after Orr started for the Rangers, Fedoruk hopped off the Philadelphia bench for a quick line change and squared off with the New York enforcer. The gloves came off and Orr dropped Fedoruk with a hard right to the cheek, knocking him out and forcing him to leave the ice on a stretcher.</p><br clear="all"/>
Kings' Artest charged with misdemeanors
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070322/ap_on_sp_bk_ne/bkn_kings_artest_charged"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070321/capt.50251fb4a4524d1ba144b8c958bbc168.kings_artest_charged_fx101.jpg?x=109&y=130&sig=Fl8rLw82wu05xWDtc8CyDw--" align="left" height="130" width="109" alt="Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest sits on the bench as he watches the NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks Monday, March 19, 2007, in Atlanta. Artest will be arraigned Thursday, March 22, 2007 on charges of battery and corporal injury to a spouse, false imprisonment, and dissuading a witness from reporting a crime. Each carries a maximum sentence of one year in prison. Artest was arrested March 5 at his estate in Loomis, 25 miles northeast of Sacramento, on suspicion of domestic violence and using force or violence to prevent a woman from reporting a crime. He was released from custody after posting a $50,000 bond. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)" border="0" /></a>AP - Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest faces four misdemeanor charges stemming from a dispute with his wife at home earlier this month. The charges were filed late Tuesday. Placer County Deputy District Attorney Dan Quick said Artest will be arraigned Thursday on charges of battery and corporal injury to a spouse, false imprisonment and dissuading a witness from reporting a crime. Each carries a maximum sentence of one year in prison.</p><br clear="all"/>
Howland vs. Dixon: Mentor vs. protege
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070322/ap_on_sp_co_ne/bkc_ncaa_pittsburgh_ucla"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070321/capt.8e1d9c07e776497880e4cf97b024a651.ncaa_west_pittsburgh_basketball_caps111.jpg?x=81&y=130&sig=YTURCieWw_xh9mTfFQqaEg--" align="left" height="130" width="81" alt="Pittsburgh head coach Jamie Dixon watches practice for their NCAA West regional semifinal basketball game in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, March 21, 2007. Pittsburgh will play UCLA on Thursday. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)" border="0" /></a>AP - The almost daily phone calls haven't stopped this week even though Ben Howland and Jamie Dixon will be on opposite sides of the court Thursday night. It's hard to break a routine built through decades of friendship. The only change in the coaches' relationship is what they discuss.</p><br clear="all"/>
Texas A&M: From 0-16 to NCAA round of 16
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070322/ap_on_sp_co_ne/bkc_ncaa_texas_a_m_memphis"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070321/capt.97846af8172340cfbd39e49aa27d279d.ncaa_south_texas_a_m_basketball_sad103.jpg?x=130&y=90&sig=fb2wgx15oJcEX2GvkeofKw--" align="left" height="90" width="130" alt="Texas A&M guard Acie Law shakes hands with fans during practice for their NCAA South Regional basketball game in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday, March 21, 2007. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)" border="0" /></a>AP - Some Texas A&M students wore paper bags over their heads during Acie Law's freshman season, embarrassed to be rooting for a team that didn't win a conference game. Now, Aggies fans are decked out in maroon shirts, eager to be part of what Law and his teammates are doing.</p><br clear="all"/>
Source: Texans to acquire Schaub
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070322/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_texans_schaub_trade"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070321/capt.f7b006054953437c96b46aaffbee7400.texans_schaub_trade_football_ny163.jpg?x=76&y=130&sig=92HU8PNaMav5PnTdmdg5Ag--" align="left" height="130" width="76" alt="Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Schaub (8) passes against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Atlanta in this Aug. 31, 2006 file photo. A trade between the Falcons and the Houston Texans for the highly regarded backup quarterback was expected to be announced Thursday, March 22, 2007 according to a person with knowledge of the deal who requested anonymity because the deal hadn't been completed. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)" border="0" /></a>AP - The Houston Texans are close to acquiring Matt Schaub from the Atlanta Falcons. A trade for the highly regarded backup quarterback was expected to be announced Thursday, according to a person with knowledge of the deal who requested anonymity because the deal hadn't been completed.</p><br clear="all"/>
Arenas scores 42, and wins it at buzzer
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070322/ap_on_sp_bk_ga_su/bkn_wizards_supersonics"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070322/capt.b09063eff671463eb7c7779df99973a9.wizards_supersonics_basketball_watw110.jpg?x=87&y=130&sig=koY7ZJaVOWWm7NZ_tSZMog--" align="left" height="130" width="87" alt="Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas lays his jersey on the court as officials review his buzzer-beating basket over the Seattle SuperSonics Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at KeyArena in Seattle, Wash., in an NBA basketball game. The basket stood and the Wizards beat the Sonics 108-106. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)" border="0" /></a>AP - Gilbert Arenas tried to leave Seattle fans with a souvenir. And "Agent Zero" wasn't talking about yet another game-winning shot.</p><br clear="all"/>
Phillies' Garcia has stiffness in biceps
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070322/ap_on_sp_ba_ga_su/bbo_spring_training_rdp"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070322/capt.e35e50391cf741f095dbe835912129c7.phillies_blue_jays_baseball_flmc103.jpg?x=109&y=130&sig=XqzO.7QGV2tspYI.NNHfkA--" align="left" height="130" width="109" alt="Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Freddy Garcia throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday, March 21, 2007, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)" border="0" /></a>AP - Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Freddy Garcia left Wednesday night's game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, Fla., after the first inning because of stiffness in his right biceps.</p><br clear="all"/>
Chelsea, Man United reach FA Cup semis
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070319/ap_on_sp_so_ga_su/soc_british_rdp"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070319/capt.06183ee1800b405ea9ab13d7b23635ba.britain_soccer_xag105.jpg?x=93&y=130&sig=I7NftXc1uRAi3QMKc1AnCQ--" align="left" height="130" width="93" alt="Chelsea's Andriy Shevchenko, top center, leaps on his team mates as he celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur during their sixth round FA Cup soccer match replay at Tottenham's White Hart Lane stadium in London Monday March, 19, 2007. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant )" border="0" /></a>AP - Chelsea and Manchester United advanced to the semifinals of The Football Association Cup with victories in quarterfinal replays Monday night.</p><br clear="all"/>
Stars sweep all 8 games from Kings
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070322/ap_on_sp_ho_ga_su/hkn_stars_kings"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070322/capt.380fe97401e645ad9fb8667b0fc7ad19.stars_kings_hockey_las103.jpg?x=94&y=130&sig=Bf8vhSObnQH6c57DAu9kkQ--" align="left" height="130" width="94" alt="Dallas Stars goalie Mike Smith flops onto his back after blocking a shot as Los Angeles Kings' Patrick O'Sullivan looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, March 21, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)" border="0" /></a>AP - For the Los Angeles Kings, eight games against the Dallas Stars were more than enough. Antti Miettinen and Krys Barch scored the tying and go-ahead goals 79 seconds apart early in the third period and the Stars completed an eight-game season sweep of their Pacific Division rivals with a 4-2 victory Wednesday night.</p><br clear="all"/>
Schaub traded to Texans
Matt Schaub, who was stuck behind Michael Vick, was traded by the Falcons to the Texans for two draft picks and an exchange of selections.
Falcons to trade QB Schaub to Texans (AP)
The Houston Texans are close to acquiring Matt Schaub from the Atlanta Falcons. A trade for the highly regarded backup quarterback was expected to be announced Thursday, according to a person with knowledge of the deal who requested anonymity because the deal hadn't been completed. The person did not disclose the details of the trade.
Goodell bringing new discipline policy (AP)
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell could announce new initiatives Tuesday that will allow him to impose harsher and quicker discipline for players who get into trouble off the field. League spokesman Greg Aiello said Wednesday during a conference call that Goodell could use his first full league meeting, to be held next week in Phoenix, to address the arrests and other off-field episodes that plagued...
Rhodes pleads guilty to reckless driving (AP)
Oakland Raiders running back Dominic Rhodes pleaded guilty to reckless driving Wednesday after prosecutors dropped drunken driving charges against him. The 28-year-old Rhodes, who spent the past six seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, was fined $1,000 in exchange for the guilty plea during a brief appearance in Marion County Criminal Court.
Eagles sign DT Reagor to three-year deal (AP)
Free agent defensive tackle Montae Reagor signed a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday, five months after injuries sustained in a car accident forced him to miss 11 games last season. The 29-year-old Reagor spent the last four years with the Indianapolis Colts and started the first five games last season before suffering season-ending facial injuries in an Oct.
Upshaw re-elected as NFLPA head (AP)
Gene Upshaw was re-elected Wednesday for his ninth consecutive three-year term as executive director of the NFL Players Association. The 62-member board of player representatives, meeting here, voted unanimously to re-elect the former guard for the Raiders, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Upshaw, 61, was first elected to the position in 1982, immediately after his playing career ended.
Reid returning to Eagles on Friday (AP)
Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid will return from a temporary leave of absence Friday, five weeks after leaving the team because of his two oldest sons' legal troubles. Reid is scheduled to return to his duties full time Friday, in time for the NFL owners' meetings in Arizona next week. The team scheduled a news conference Friday morning.
Former OL Ernie Wright dies at 67 (AP)
Ernie Wright, an offensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals who was a three-time AFL All-Star, died of cancer Tuesday night. He was 67. Wright was a rookie with the Los Angeles Chargers in 1960, the team's inaugural season. The Chargers moved to San Diego in 1961, and Wright remained with them through 1967.
Denver's gold rush
George Karl had faith that the Nuggets, with their wealth of talent, would turn things around. A win streak is proving him right.
Nowitzki, Mavs get best of LeBron, Cavs (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki and LeBron James struggled. Fortunately for Nowitzki, the rest of the Dallas Mavericks outplayed James' teammates. Nowitzki scored 23 points and Jason Terry added 21 to help the Mavericks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time this month, 98-90 Wednesday night. "That's why we are a great team, because other guys stepped up when we needed them," said Nowitzki, who added nine...
Arenas gives Wizards buzzer-beating win (AP)
Gilbert Arenas tried to leave Seattle fans with a souvenir. And "Agent Zero" wasn't talking about yet another game-winning shot. Arenas crossed over Earl Watson, drove with his left hand, then switched to his right and banked in a short-runner at the buzzer, capping a 42-point performance and giving the Washington Wizards a 108-106 victory over the SuperSonics on Wednesday night.
Artest charged with four misdemeanors (AP)
Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest faces four misdemeanor charges stemming from a dispute with his wife at home earlier this month. The charges were filed late Tuesday. Placer County Deputy District Attorney Dan Quick said Artest will be arraigned Thursday on charges of battery and corporal injury to a spouse, false imprisonment and dissuading a witness from reporting a crime.
Bucks' Bogut, Villanueva done for season (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut and forward Charlie Villanueva will miss the rest of the season because of injuries. Bogut missed a game for the first time in his career Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a sprained left foot. The Bucks announced that neither player would return this season during the second quarter.
Hart's late basket gives Clippers win (AP)
Jason Hart wasn't about to share any of the credit. Hart made the go-ahead basket -- he called it his first game-winning shot since high school -- with 3 seconds left to give the Los Angeles Clippers a 104-103 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Hart's shot from the baseline bounced twice on the side of the rim before falling in.
Duncan, Spurs rout slumping Pacers (AP)
Tim Duncan showed his teammates how they need to play to regain the form they had during the Spurs' recent 13-game winning streak. Duncan scored 27 points, 19 in the first half, to lead San Antonio to a 90-72 victory over the slumping Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. "I thought Timmy was very focused tonight," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said.
Raptors F Bargnani has appendectomy (AP)
Toronto Raptors forward Andrea Bargnani had an appendectomy on Wednesday, and is expected to be released from a hospital in the next few days. No timetable was set for the return to the court of Bargnani, the No. 1 pick in the draft, who is averaging 11.5 points and 3.9 rebounds off the bench for Toronto.
Bosh outplays Howard in Raptors' win (AP)
Chris Bosh made up for the loss of Andrea Bargnani by outplaying fellow All-Star forward Dwight Howard. Bosh had 34 points and 16 rebounds in the Toronto Raptors' 92-85 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. Toronto ended a two-game skid despite missing Bargnani, who had an appendectomy earlier in the day and remains hospitalized.
Williams, Heat continue winning ways (AP)
Miami has endured so much adversity this season that the Heat's dwindling lead hardly concerned Jason Williams. "It seems like someone has been out for us all year long," Williams said. "So we just have to keep doing what we have to do to win." Williams had 21 points and eight assists, and the Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks 91-83 Wednesday night for their 10th victory in 11 games.
Flyers' Fedoruk knocked out in loss (AP)
Colton Orr didn't let Todd Fedoruk rough up his New York teammates this time. Just seconds after Orr started for the Rangers, Fedoruk hopped off the Philadelphia bench for a quick line change and squared off with the New York enforcer. The gloves came off and Orr dropped Fedoruk with a hard right to the cheek, knocking him out and forcing him to leave the ice on a stretcher.
Luongo, Canucks beat Predators 2-0 (AP)
The Vancouver Canucks continued their unlikely ascent toward the top of the NHL. Goaltender Roberto Luongo is already there. Jan Bulis and Tommi Santala scored in the first period, and Luongo made 20 saves for his league-best 43rd win, leading the Canucks to a 2-0 win over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night.
Avs extend Oilers' losing streak to 12 (AP)
As Edmonton's losses pile up, it's getting tough for Oilers coach Craig MacTavish to find any positives. The Oilers have lost 12 straight after they were routed 5-1 by the Avalanche on Wednesday night. Edmonton is also winless in 11 games since trading forward Ryan Smyth to the New York Islanders, and is nearing the team-record 14 game winless streak from the 1993-94 season.
Stars sweep season series from Kings (AP)
For the Los Angeles Kings, eight games against the Dallas Stars were more than enough. Antti Miettinen and Krys Barch scored the tying and go-ahead goals 79 seconds apart early in the third period and the Stars completed an eight-game season sweep of their Pacific Division rivals with a 4-2 victory Wednesday night.
Special teams spark Sabres over Caps (AP)
Heading toward the playoffs, Daniel Briere and the Buffalo Sabres want to address a few deficiencies: fix their sputtering power play and regain their edge at home. Check and check. Briere and Derek Roy scored power-play goals, helping the Sabres end a three-game home skid with an easy 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday.
Cheechoo, Michalek get Sharks by Chicago (AP)
Joe Thornton says he is chasing playoff position, not a second straight NHL scoring title. The rugged center had three assists in leading San Jose to a 4-1 victory the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night to move the Sharks ahead of Minnesota into fifth place in the Western Conference. "Right now it's all team oriented," Thornton said.
Canadiens G Halak beats Bruins 1-0 (AP)
The Montreal Canadiens' rookies have played like seasoned veterans during the push for the playoffs. Guillaume Latendresse scored late in the second period and Jaroslav Halak made 30 saves for his first NHL shutout, leading Montreal to a 1-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. The Canadiens won their second in a row following a 3-2 victory over Toronto on Saturday in which rookie Andrei...
Wild win club-record seventh straight (AP)
Emerging from the dressing room after Minnesota's 3-2 victory over lowly Phoenix, Jacques Lemaire didn't sound like a coach whose team had just set a franchise record for victories in a season and longest winning streak. "I'm entitled to let them know when I'm not happy. If you accept two periods, you have to accept one," Lemaire groused.
Leafs get revenge for hit, top Devils (AP)
The Toronto Maple Leafs got revenge and a needed victory. Kyle Wellwood and Nik Antropov scored, and enforcer Wade Belak got retribution for Toronto by fighting New Jersey's Cam Janssen in the Maple Leafs' 2-1 win over the Devils on Tuesday night. The last time the teams played on March 2 at New Jersey, All-Star Maple Leafs defenseman Tomas Kaberle sustained a concussion after a late hit from...
Flames halt slide, defeat Red Wings 2-1 (AP)
Dominik Hasek's attempt to draw a penalty backfired in a big way. With the Detroit goalie on his back, Kristian Huselius fired in his 31st goal, snapping a tie and sending the Calgary Flames toward a 2-1 victory over the Red Wings on Tuesday night. The winner came with 2:26 left in the second period when Calgary was on its fifth consecutive power play.
NASCAR 2.0: Welcome to tomorrow
The Car of Tomorrow faces its first real competition test this weekend at Bristol.
Car of Tomorrow is here today (AP)
Tomorrow is finally here in NASCAR, which begins the most radical on-track experiment in the sport's history...
Waltrip stalls as season starts (AP)
It's hard not to feel sorry for Michael Waltrip.
Johnson grabs win with late pass on Stewart (AP)
Two wins in the first four races don't guarantee success over the course of a season, but Jimmie Johnson is already looking way down the road.
Montoya getting the hang of NASCAR racing (PA SportsTicker)
HAMPTON, Georgia (Ticker) - Juan Montoya had to use a GPS system in his rental car to find Atlanta Motor Speedway on Friday. He didn't need any help finding his way around the track Sunday.
Ex-F1 racer Montoya cracks NASCAR top five (AFP)
Former Formula One racer Juan Pablo Montoya of Colombia drove to a fifth-place finish Sunday at the Kobalt 500, his best showing so far on the prime US stock car circuit since making the switch.
Martin ready to take a break despite holding points lead. (AP)
Mark Martin was bubbling with enthusiasm Sunday after his fourth straight top 10 finish since leaving longtime employer Jack Roush for Ginn Racing.
Johnson passes Stewart late, wins NASCAR Kobalt Tools 500 (PA SportsTicker)
Burton defends Busch title at Atlanta (PA SportsTicker)
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