Red Sox Acquire Mike McKenry, Send Daniel Turpen To Rockies

Some minor league movement for the Sox today, as they traded reliever Daniel Turpen to the Colorado Rockies for catcher Mike McKenry.

Ochocinco Soccer Game Highlights: Receiver Looks 'Ragged' In Sporting Kansas City Practice Game (VIDEO)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- When it comes to soccer, Chad Ochocinco looks like a football player. The six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver seemed willing but unpolished during a practice game Monday, the fifth day of his tryout with Sporting Kansas City of ...

Matt Painter Meeting With Missouri About Basketball Coaching Job Tuesday

Matt Painter, Purdue Boilermakers basketball coach, is meeting with the Missouri Tigers Tuesday, according to reports by the Missourian and others.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters Brings Augusta National to Your House Beginning Today

Fans of All Ages Can Now Experience Iconic Golf Course and Tournament. REDWOOD CITY, Calif.â€"(BUSINESS WIRE)â€"Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), announced today that Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12: The Masters has shipped in North America.

Fiesta Bowl Fires CEO Junker, Releases Investigation Report

by Jeremiah Tittle Fiesta Bowl CEO and President John Junker - one of the many villains who often float behind the scenes in the white collar crime spree we call the BCS system - was fired today.

Roberts pitches first perfect game

Junior pitcher Will Roberts tied a career high with 10 strikeouts and threw just 98 pitches en route to the first perfect game in Virginia history Tuesday.

2011 VCU, Butler worst Final Four teams?

Virgina Commonwealth could be the WORST team to reach the Final Four. WALL STREET JOURNAL broke down all of the teams to make college basketball's showcase event over the past 10 years, VCU has the worst resume.

Miami Heat 90-102 Cleveland Cavaliers Complete Recap And Highlights 03-29-2011 Lebron Return

In an unbearable season of losses, Cleveland got the win it wanted most. The Cavaliers took down LeBron James. Despite blowing a 23-point lead, the Cavs battled back and beat the Miami Heat 102-90 on Tuesday night, getting a dose of revenge ...

Jalen Rose Arrested on DUI Suspicion Week of Fab Five Documentary

Jalen Rose, the former Michigan Fab Five star and NBA veteran, has been in the news quite a bit recently, but now it's for the wrong reason.

India V Pakistan 2011 Cricket World Cup: Live Stream and Match Preview

Get ready for an explosive battle as India and Pakistan compete for a place in the World Cup final. India: Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni, Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Ashish Nehra, ...

EXCLUSIVE: Celebrity Apprentice Star Jose Canseco In Celebrity Boxing Scandal

Baseball legend and Celebrity Apprentice contestant Jose Canseco unwittingly found himself in the middle of a Celebrity Boxing scandal this weekend, and RadarOnline.

Cuonzo Martin Named New Tennessee Head Coach

Cuonzo Martin: Tennessee has hired a replacement for coach Bruce Pearl, and it's Cuonzo Martin, the former Purdue star who had a terrific first season as head coach at Missouri State.

Kentucky Advances To Final Four, Beats North Carolina 76-69

The Kentucky Wildcats have reached the Final Four, beating the second-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels 76-69. The No. 4 seed from the East region dominated from the field, nailing 12 3-pointers and shooting 48.2 percent.

Franchitti wins IndyCar’s opener in St. Pete

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Two-time defending series champion Dario Franchitti won IndyCar's season opener on Sunday, showing he's once again the one to beat in open-wheel racing.

Final Four: Butler, Connecticut, VCU & Kentucky

For only the third time since 1979, no #1 seed will partake in the Final Four. The games are set for next Saturday: (8) Butler vs.

First Four to Final Four: VCU stuns Kansas 71-61

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Jamie Skeen scored 26 points and 11th-seeded Virginia Commonwealth is crashing the Final Four after the upset of the NCAA tournament, shocking No.

Sebastian Vettel turns pole into race victory in Melbourne!

Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel brought forward his strong qualifying performance into the 2011 Australian GP and has emerged victorious by being the first driver to cross the finish line.

Why VCU's Final Four Run Is Bad For The NCAA Tournament

No. 11 seed Virginia Commonwealth just became the first team to win five games to reach to the Final Four. They were one of the "beneficiaries" of the expansion of the tournament to 68 teams this year and only got into the main field of the ...

Lakers Beat Hornets 102-84, Win Seventh Straight Game

LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers inched closer to the top of the overall NBA standings with their 15th win in 16 games since the All-Star break, 102-84 over the New ...

Final Four Schedule Pairs VCU Vs. Butler, Kentucky Vs. UConn For Title Shots

Three games remain in the 2011 NCAA Tournament, with the Final Four beginning next weekend in Houston. Upstarts VCU and Butler face off for a chance at an established power, as UConn and Kentucky are set to make up the other end of the bracket.

Johnny Jolly Charged With Possession AGAIN

PROMOTED: Here's the link to the JSOnline.com post on the report that Green Bay Packers DE Johnny Jolly was busted (again) for felony possession.

BoB Releases Odd Future Diss, Tyler, the Creator Responds

Odd Future ringmaster Tyler, the Creator fired shots at BoB with his breakout solo single 'Yonkers.' On the dark cut, he made reference to his smash 'Airplanes,' spitting, "I'll crash that f---in' airplane that that fa--ot n---- BoB is in.

Jim Tressel Forwarded the Terrelle Pryor Emails, But Neglected to Tell His Bosses

Jim Tressel: Could the Ohio State coach could have bungled this Memorabilia Scandal situation any worse? More damning details seem to trickle out with each week, and today, the Columbus Dispatch unearthed this - when Tressel received the ...

Derrick Williams Highlights: Arizona Star Dominates In Win Over Duke (VIDEO)

The Wildcats star dominated the Blue Devils, scoring 25 points in the first half alone. He finished with a career-high 32 points and put on a show for the fans.

2011 NFL Draft Compensatory Picks: 49ers Awarded Two Seventh Round Picks

The NFL announced 2011 NFL Draft compensatory picks and the San Francisco 49ers received two seventh round picks. They will receive the 38th and 49th (fitting) picks of the seventh round, which equate to 238 and 249 overall.

Billy Donovan Now Among Elite Company In NCAA Tournament

Last night, the Florida Gators beat BYU to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA men's basketball. And in doing so, Billy Donovan is now one of the most successful coaches ever in the NCAA tournament.

Lakers 112, Clippers 104: Kaman? More Like Kam-Out!

In case anyone was wondering, Los Angeles still belongs to the Lakers. Tonight, with a 112 to 104 victory over the Clippers, they reminded errbody who's the anchor tenant at Staples Center and who's renting the attic above the garage on a ...

NCAA Tournament Live Blog: Marquette Looks to Continue the Upset Trend Against No. 2 North Carolina

The Golden Eagles are the underdogs of this one, coming in as the No. 11 seed. Marquette knows all about the upset, however, as they handled Xavier and Syracuse en route to this Sweet 16 matchup.

Australia Practice 3: Red Bull, McLaren, Petrov the fastest five

Sebastian Vettel ended the practice sessions for the Australian Grand Prix with a second of pace over the rest of the field, barring teammate Mark Webber.

Knight-mare ending for Ohio State: Kentucky freshman’s late jumper ousts Buckeyes

The Kentucky freshman guard added to the Buckeyes' March misery by knocking down his second game-winner of the postseason, a 15-footer with five seconds left to lift the Wildcats to a 62-60 victory Friday in the East regional semifinals.

Steve Nash Scores 19 Points, Dishes 20 Assists in Suns Loss to Kobe Bryant, Lakers

Steve Nash had a big night, but it wasn't big enough to give the Suns a win. The Suns guard scored 19 points on 7-of-15 shooting (including five 3-pointers) to go with five rebounds and 20 assists in the Suns' 139-137, triple-overtime loss to ...

Anastos leaves CCHA to become Michigan State coach

Tom Anastos has resigned as commissioner of the CCHA to become the head coach at Michigan State. Anastos returns to coaching at the collegiate level for the first time since 1992, when he was in the second year as an assistant coach to Ron ...

Humble Chad Ochocinco Seems To Be Taking Sporting Kansas City Trial Seriously

Chad Ochocinco would probably not have earned a trial with Sporting Kansas City if he was just some dude that used to play high school soccer and not a NFL wide receiver with some time to fill, but that doesn't mean he's taking the trail for granted.

Brandon Morrow On The DL. Blue Jays Starting Rotation Set, At Least for the First Five Games

As Masterkembo noted in a Fanshot, Brandon Morrow will start the season on the DL. They Jays can backdate the start of his DL time to his last spring appearance, so he may only miss one start.

Buddy Ryan Has Cancer: Rex Ryan Says 'He Should Be All Right'

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan told the New York Daily News on Tuesday that his father, former NFL coach Buddy Ryan, has been diagnosed with cancer.

Spurs Vs. Nuggets Final Score: Denver Steals 115-112 Victory From San Antonio

Wilson Chandler only scored eight points, but his jumper in the final minute put the Denver Nuggets ahead for good in a 115-112 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

Euro 2012: England To Face Wales In Home Country Showdown

The international break is here again and that means if you're lucky your country is playing in a game that means something. In England's case, it's the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Gareth Bale and Wales on Saturday March 26th at 3 PM GMT (10 AM EST).

DeAngelo Casto is playing for WSU

Well, DeAngelo Casto is apparently playing for Washington State tonight according to this Seattle Times article. There's also a Tweet from the Athletic Director, who apparently decided to un-suspend his star forward for the game.

Report: Missouri Head Coach Mike Anderson Close to Returning to Coach at Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Missouri coach Mike Anderson is close to returning to Arkansas to become the school's next basketball coach, The Associated Press has learned.

Magic Vs. Knicks: Dwight Howard Seeks To Pound New York (Again)

The New York Knicks have very real problems ... just as they have had all year. The trade for Carmelo Anthony didn't solve New York's gaping hole at center, and the Knicks have struggled to be even mediocre on defense.

The Sweet 16 Is Set, But Where Are The Bracket's Big East Teams?

After landing more teams in the NCAA Tournament than any conference in college basketball history, nine of the Big East's 11 teams will be watching the Sweet 16 at home.

This Special Edition iPad 2 Rocks Diamonds And Dinosaur Bones FTW

Let's play a game: Guess how much this iPad 2 costs. Obviously it's pricey. You can see that. It's so expensive that Stuart Hughes in Liverpool UK is only making two.

Tim Duncan Leaves Game Against Golden State With Ankle Injury

Spurs forward Tim Duncan left Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter with an ankle injury. San Antonio Spurs All-Star forward Tim Duncan left Monday night's game against the Golden State Warriors with an ankle injury.

Report: Tiger Woods Has a New Girlfriend

Tiger Woods has a new girlfriend, UsMagazine.com reports. The lucky girl? Alyse Lahti Johnston. The 22-year-old blonde has been seen with the golf pro several times over the last few weeks including a recent spotting on Woods' 155-foot yacht, ...

Celtics Vs. Knicks Score: Amare Stoudemire's Nine Points Gives New York Early 25-22 Lead Over Celtics

After only scoring nine points in the first quarter of yesterday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the New York Knicks lead the Boston Celtics, 25-22, at the end of the first quarter.

Barry Bonds Perjury Trial Starts Monday Morning

SAN FRANCISCO - The Barry Bonds perjury trial is finally scheduled to get under way, more than three years after baseball's all-time home run leader was charged with lying to a federal grand jury when he denied knowingly taking ...

Big 10 ADs propose men’s hockey for 2013-14 season (AP)

MINNEAPOLIS – Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Penn State and Wisconsin: This is the Big Ten, on ice. Conference athletic directors announced Monday their recommendation of a six-team men's hockey league that would start ...

Bruce Pearl Fired at Tennessee

According to Jimmy Hyams from Knoxville radio station WNML, the University of Tennessee has fired head basketball coach Bruce Pearl, six months and one basketball season after a press conference last September which revealed an NCAA ...

Matt Cooke’s Cheap Shot on Ryan McDonagh Wasn’t Surprising. Here’s His Highlight Reel of Cheap Shots

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke faces a likely suspension for an elbow to the head on Rangers’ defenseman Ryan McDonagh.

Mets Release Ollie Perez, Luis Castillo; Make Fans Feel Unfamiliar Feeling Called “Joyâ€

In a strange move, the New York Mets have cut ties with two of their worst players; pitcher, Oliver Perez and 2nd baseman, Luis Castillo.

Live Blogging Sprint Cup Series From Bristol, TN (FOX - 12:30PM ET)

After a week off, the NASCAR on FOX gang seems to be eager to get back to work. Some of the announcers have been working for SPEED this weekend on practice and qualifying coverage.

UCLA Bruins vs. Florida Gators NCAA Tournament Gamethread - Bruins Heading Toward (The) 101

Heading into Thursday night's game with Michigan State, DCBruins reminded us that a win would be UCLA's 100th in the NCAA Tournament.

NCAA Bracket Update, Connecticut Vs. Cincinnati: Kemba Walker Leads Huskies To 69-58 Win

Kemba Walker is in the Sweet Sixteen after another impressive performance. Walker scored a game-high 33 points and triggered a second half run that gave UConn control en route to a 69-58 win over Cincinnati in the round of 32.

NCAA Bracket 2011: No. 1 Ohio State Vs. No. 8 George Mason

The 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket is fully advanced to Third Round matchups now, and the Ohio State vs. George Mason game that tops the East Region is probably the most interesting showdown on Sunday.

NCAA Tournament Scores, Wisconsin Vs. Kansas State: Jacob Pullen On Fire But Wisconsin Leads, 36-30

It's been all Jacob Pullen for the Kansas State Wildcats, but Wisconsin withstood the Kansas State senior's scoring barrage to take a 36-30 halftime lead.

Butler vs. Pittsburgh: Stunning Finish Shocks No. 1 Seed Panthers (VIDEO)

WASHINGTON -- With plenty of help from Pittsburgh, Butler found another way to pull off a stunning upset in the NCAA tournament. Matt Howard made one free throw with 0.8 seconds left to cap a wild final sequence, and Butler shocked the ...

DeMaurice Smith Responds To Roger Goodell About Lockout In SB Nation Interview

Less than 24 hours after SB Nation got an exclusive interview with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, NFPLA* (not a union, but rather a trade association now) representative DeMaurice Smith and NFL player Takeo Spikes wanted to have their shot at ...

Djokovic beats Federer again

Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer to set up a clash with Rafael Nadal in the final of the BNP Paribas Open. The third-seeded Serbian, who saw off the former world number one in Dubai and at the Australian Open, repeated the feat at Indian Wells ...

Knife-Wielding LA Man Hold Security, Police At Bay Before Game At Staples Center

An LA man, wielding a steak knife, held police and security guards at bay at the Staples Center on Saturday (March 19), just hours before the Los Angeles Clippers' game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

UFC 128: Who does Rashad Evans think is going to win the 'Shogun' Rua vs Jon Jones fight?

That's what he told Dana White when he was asked to give his prediction for the main event of UFC 128: "Shogun vs. Jones," going down tonight, March 19, 2011, in Newark, New Jersey.

Bruins Earn Tough Loss in Nashville As Predators Take 4-3 Win in Overtime

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Shea Weber scored a power-play goal with 1:23 left in overtime, and the Nashville Predators came back to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 Thursday night.

Several Bengals Personnel Attending Missouri's Pro Day With Quarterback Blaine Gabbert

According to Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy, the Bengals have sent quite the contingent to Missouri's Pro Day, where quarterback Blaine Gabbert, who could be a top-five draft pick, is headlined.

Jimmy Fallon Thanks Tiger Woods for “Great Material”

Despite Tiger Woods' major “transgressions” last year, several people actually benefitted from his promiscuousness: Late-night comics!

Jim Tressel Asks Ohio State To Extend Suspension From Two to Five Games

Jim Tressel asked to increase his suspension from two to five games, the same length as his players who were suspended for selling memorabilia.. It's fairly clear from the delayed response, the rambling press conference and the initial slap on ...

VIDEO: Brandon Knight's Game-Winning Layup Vs. Princeton, His Only Bucket Of The Game

Brandon Knight needed 39 minutes and 58 seconds to get on the board, but given that his first and only bucket of Kentucky's narrow win over Princeton on the real opening day of March Madness ended up being the game-winner, I'll assume he's satisfied.

VIDEO: Juan Fernandez Game-Winner Counters Talor Battle Three In Temple-Penn State

Juan Fernandez had a great first half against Penn State in the 2011 NCAA Tournament's first ("second") round, but went quiet for most of the second.

March Madness Scores: Kemba Walker, Connecticut Get Easy Win Over Bucknell

So much for the Big East Tournament hangover. Kemba Walker and Connecticut followed up their shocking run to the Big East Tournament title by routing No.

VIDEO: Morehead State's Demonte Harper, Kenneth Faried Seal Upset Of Louisville

Even after Morehead State sprang to an early 15-2 lead over Louisville, I was confident that the Cardinals were going to compensate, and not just because they were "supposed to be better.

UFC 128 Fight Card: Shogun Rua Trains for Jon Jones

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua trains for his big fight with Jon Jones Saturday in New Jersey. Rua, coming off a knee injury, seems to be moving well.

2011 NFL Lockout: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Lead Negotiator Jeff Pash Conduct Conference Call With SB Nation Bloggers

Big news came down from SB Nation today as the network was able to get a conference call in place with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL lead negotiator Jeff Pash.

Kyrie Irving Could Play For Duke In NCAA Tournament, According To Mike Krzyzewski

Head coach Mike Krzyzewski said Tuesday at a press conference, “There is a chance Kyrie will play.” While the Irving return rumors have bubbled up and down throughout the year, that's from Coach K himself.

Sidney Lowe Resigns As NC State Basketball Coach, According To Report

Five-year NC State head coach Sidney Lowe is reportedly handing over the reins after another disappointing season. Lowe went as State head coach.

Real Madrid Vs. Lyon, 2011 UEFA Champions League Preview: José Mourinho's Chance To Prove The Special One Matters

Real Madrid tried to end six years without a UEFA Champions League quarterfinal appearance on Wednesday against Lyon. SB Nation Soccer Editor Richard Farley looks at the match-up, tied at one ahead of kick-off at the Santiago Bernabeu.

NFLPA Tells Prospects To Avoid The Draft

It's unlikely that you'll see any draftee of the Green Bay Packers on the stage at the April draft. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the NFLPA has contacted the top 17 draft prospects and asked them to skip the April draft.

Australian Kid Flattens Bully

A video of an Australian 16-year-old being bullied and fighting back has gone viral. Casey Heynes was punched several times by a younger student provoking a fight in a school hallway as others filmed it and egged the bully on.

NBA Referee Slams AP Writer With Twitter Defamation Lawsuit

An NBA referee has filed a defamation lawsuit against an Associated Press reporter over an accusation the reporter made on Twitter.

Arkansas-Little Rock Vs. UNC-Asheville Score: March Madness 2011's Opening Game Close At Half

Arkansas-Little Rock basketball came out playing like it wanted a piece of the Pittsburgh Panthers, dominating UNC-Asheville for much of the 2011 NCAA Tournament first-four play-in game's opening half.

Adrian Peterson: NFL Like 'Modern Day Slavery'

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson made some controversial comments about the NFL labor situation in an interview with Doug Farrar of Yahoo's Shutdown Corner.

Snooki Gets Into 'Raw' Fight with WWE Wrestlers (VIDEO)

The Jersey Shore dynamo made a special appearance on WWE's Raw, which included her landing a “crotch drop” on a female WWE wrestler.

Tickets for 2012 London Olympics now on sale

Tickets for the 2012 Olympics in London officially went on sale today. With only 499 days remaining until the opening ceremony, it seems that now is a reasonable time to start jockeying for seats.

Manchester City Vs. Reading, FA Cup: Manchester City Win 1-0 Thanks To Micah Richards Header

Manchester City have their place in Wembley after an unconvincing 1-0 win against Championship side Reading. Although they dominated the match, they found Reading's defence very difficult to breach, and it wasn't until the 74th minute that they ...

Celebs React as CBS Sports Unleashes March Madness

CBS Sports announced the pairings for the NCAA Tournament Bracket 2011 during the NCAA Basketball Championship Selection Show today at 6pm EST.

2011 SEC Tournament Championship: Kentucky Leads Florida At Halftime, 34-29

Through one half of the Florida-Kentucky showdown in the SEC Tournament Championship, the victory - and the Selection Sunday spoils - could go to either of the two evenly matched teams.

ACC Championship Game 2011, Duke Vs. UNC: Blue Devils Spread Scoring Around, Tar Heels Still Shooting Poorly

Somewhat surprisingly, the Duke Blue Devils are still in control of the 2011 ACC Championship Game. North Carolina's scoring woes have continued into the under four minute media timeout, despite their hard work, especially down low.

NFL 2011–The Lockout is official

So in that sense keeping everything in perspective, NFL events this weekend are a disaster for football fans. Talks between owners and players broke down, and now there is officially a lockout.

Rick Martin Dies: Former Sabres Great Dead At 59 After One-Car Accident

BUFFALO, NY - Two weeks after being reunited on the ice in Buffalo, the Sabres' famed French Connection lost a member when Rick Martin died Sunday.

NCAA Tournament Bracket Analysis: East & West Loaded; Southwest & Southeast Not So Much

The NCAA Tournament field is set. Your #1 seeds are Ohio State, Kansas, Pittsburgh, and Duke. In looking over the regions, I would rate the West as the toughest, and the East close behind.

Sullinger leads No. 1 Ohio State in Big Ten final

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Jared Sullinger had 15 points and 11 rebounds and No. 1 Ohio State defeated Penn State 71-60 in the Big Ten tournament final on Sunday to strengthen its case for the No.

Printable 2011 NCAA Bracket

Check out SB Nation's own printable 2011 NCAA bracket, complete with names and URLs to blogs covering the schools that made the field.

Celtics Live Blog: C's Try to Snap Two-Game Losing Skid Against Milwaukee Bucks

8 am: Last time the Celtics took the court to play the Milwaukee Bucks, they were riding a four-game winning streak, and it didn't take them long to push it to five.

Matsuzaka, Okajima's Families OK After Earthquake Hits Japan

The nation awoke yesterday morning to shocking news that there had been an 8.9 earthquake in North Japan, but none probably more petrified than Red Sox pitchers Daisuke Matsuzaka and Hideki Okajima.

Duke's Nolan Smith Suffers Toe Injury In ACC Tournament Quarterfinal

Duke's Nolan Smith suffered a toe injury in the second half of the team's ACC Tournament quarterfinal against Maryland. The Duke Blue Devils already have lost one all-world point guard to a toe injury in Kyrie Irving.

Official: McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Racer

McLaren revealed today their racing version of the MP4-12C roadgoing sports car, called the GT3. The McLaren MP4-12C GT3 was announced back in December, but today we can show you a video and a series of pictures of the new racer in action.

FA Cup Quarter-Final Preview: Manchester United Host Arsenal In Clash Of The Titans

On Saturday at 5:45 PM GMT (12:45 PM EST) Manchester United host Arsenal in the most interesting of this year's FA Cup quarter-final ties.

Sources: NFL locks out its players

NFL owners have locked out the players, signaling the start of the league's first work stoppage since 1987. Two people with knowledge of the league's decision told the Associated Press that the owners made the move at midnight, capping a Friday ...

Big East Tournament, Syracuse vs. UConn: Call This Overtime No. 7

It goes without saying, the last time Syracuse and UConn played in the Big East Tournament, this happened... In fact, Syracuse has won four-straight games against UConn in the tourney and the Orange beat UConn earlier this season.

NFL Lockout: Colts Quarterback Peyton Manning And Others Will Likely Sue The NFL

"The NFL Players Association announced today it has informed the NFL, NFL clubs and other necessary parties that it has renounced its status as the exclusive collective bargaining representative of the players of the National Football League.

Big Ten Tournament 2011 Bracket Update: No. 1 Ohio State Survives In Overtime Vs. Northwestern

No. 1 Ohio State was tested more than expected vs. Northwestern on Friday, but the Buckeyes survived the scare and won in overtime to advance to the semifinals.

Big 12 Tournament: Texas Battles A&M, Colorado Aims to Stay Hot vs Kansas

Yesterday Oklahoma State served Kansas an extreme dose of the pack-it-in zone that so badly plagued Texas last year, and the Jayhawks nearly bricked their way out of the Big 12 Tournament, narrowly escaping with a 63-62 win after shooting a ...

Breaking: NFLPA To Decertify, Prevent Owners from Lockout

Per multiple reports, the NFL Players Association has refused to accept the final offer made by the owners, and has chosen to decertify.

Derrick Rose to Win Four Championships with Chicago Bulls? Reinsdorf Thinks so

LeBron James put the pressure on himself during his Three Kings press conference upon signing with the Miami Heat. In his public comments, he said he planned to win “not one, not two” but seven championships.

Yahoo! Sports: NFL, NFLPA Reach Deal on Rookie Wage Scale

Obviously this will all be completely irrelevant if the NFL and the NFLPA cannot resolve their other differences and sign off on a new collective bargaining agreement, but nevertheless Yahoo!

Antonio Pierce: Tiki Barber Won't Do Anything For Your Team As A Leader

Former New York Giants linebacker has a problem with his ex-teammate Tiki Barber, who plans on ending his retirement and return to the NFL.

Game Thread #64: Indiana Pacers at Minnesota Timberwolves

The Indiana Pacers are back in action tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as Kevin Love will try to break Moses Malone's consecutive double-double streak.

S Williams calls lung embolism ‘scariest moment’ (AP)

NEW YORK – Serena Williams still has blood clots in her lung but hopes to return to tennis this summer after recovering from a pulmonary embolism, which she called the “scariest moment in my life.

Braves’ Luis Salazar Hit by Foul Ball and Flown to Hospital

Scary Moment: Braves minor league manager Luis Salazar was reportedly struck directly in the face by a line drive off the bat of Brian McCann while standing in the dugout during the first inning of today's Braves-Cardinals game.

Report: Former Ohio State Football Player Sent Jim Tressel Warning E-Mails About Buckeyes Selling Memorabilia

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that a former Ohio State football player is the lawyer who sent e-mails to football coach Jim Tressel last spring telling him that players were selling memorabilia.

Bulls vs. Bobcats: Carlos Boozer Injured In Chicago's 101-84 Win

Derrick Rose and Kyle Korver each scored 20 points, and the Chicago Bulls downed the Charlotte Bobcats, 101-84. Carlos Boozer left the game with an apparent ankle sprain.

St. John's Beats Rutgers In Big East Tournament: Game Ends With Mistakes By Officials (VIDEO)

NEW YORK -- Madison Square Garden has been a special court for St. John's in its return to national prominence. The latest win there for the Red Storm - 65-63 over Rutgers in the second round of the Big East tournament on Wednesday - was ...

Zdeno Chara Receives No Punishment For the Hit That Left Max Pacioretty With a Fractured Vertebra and Concussion

Zdeno Chara will not be suspended by the NHL for the hit that put Max Pacioretty in the hospital with a fractured vertebra and a concussion last night.

Braylon Edwards Wants to Stay in New York, Says He Loves 'Being a Jet'

NEW YORK -- Braylon Edwards has been a star for the New York Jets, and he wants to keep it that way. Edwards, a free agent, emphasized on Monday that he wants to stay with the team, and he said he believed the interest was mutual.

NHL Betting Tips - Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning go head-to-head tonight in a blockbuster Southeast Division clash that NHL betting fans are sure to spot.

2011 Big East Tournament Preview

Another great season of Big East basketball is in the books, maybe the toughest of all time. The bracket is set for another huge and amazing tournament of top talent converging on the Mecca of Basketball.

Los Angeles Clippers 92 - Charlotte Bobcats 87 - A Rare Road Win

Going into this game, the Clippers were 5-25 on the road and 4-16 without Eric Gordon in the lineup. So playing in Charlotte, without Gordon, did not bode well for the team.

Tom Zbikowski On Boxing Ochocinco: 'I'd Let Him Know What A Real Jab Feels Like'

Wondering what some NFL players will do if there is a lockout? Appearing on The Dan Patrick Show, Tom Zbikowski of the Baltimore Ravens said on Monday that he wants to pursue a boxing career.

Miami Heat Crying Controversy: Erik Spoelstra Taking the Heat Now!

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra is in hot water this week after he revealed that some members of the Heat were crying in the locker room after they were defeated by the Chicago Bulls yesterday.

Pictures: Orlando Magic – minus Dwight Howard – fall to Trail Blazers at Amway Center

Orlando Magic guard Jason Richardson looks disgusted at the end of the NBA game between the Orlando Magic and the Portland Trail Blazers at the Amway Center in Orlando on Monday, March 7, 2011.

Moore helps UConn rout Rutgers

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Maya Moore scored 22 points and Kelly Faris added 19 to lead top-ranked Connecticut to a 75-51 win over Rutgers on Monday night in the semifinals of the Big East tournament.

Pat Knight Fired As Texas Tech Basketball Coach, According To Report

Pat Knight has been fired as head coach of the Texas Tech basketball team, according to Red Raider Sports' Chris Level. Knight -- son of legendary basketball coach Bob Knight -- led the Red Raiders to a 13-18 overall record this season, with ...

Bulls Vs. Heat: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade Crumble At The Close (Again)

That'd be a tough lay-up that LeBron James can't make and a turnaround baseline jumper Dywane Wade can't hit. Anyone can see that those are tough shots, even ignoring the score and the time on the clock.

Charlotte Bobcats at Portland Trail Blazers preview -- Game 62

Game Overview: Well, this should be fun, right? The Bobcats are on the road against Portland, on the tail end of a back-to-back, coming off a loss to the Lakers, without Stephen Jackson.

Los Angeles Clippers 100 - Denver Nuggets 94 - A Painful Victory

Well that didn't last long. The Clippers were completely healthy for the first time since the first week of the season on Wednesday versus Houston; in tonight's win over Denver, Eric Gordon reinjured his right wrist and will miss the team's ...

It Went to Jarryd: Iowa Shocks Purdue 67-65

In a year where the football team lost a couple of close games and quit on the end of the regular season, in a week where this basketball team was obliterated by Michigan State, on a day where Purdue was playing for a share of the Big Ten ...

Big Time Sissyass Stuff: BYU Bans Top Basketball Star For Having Sex

BYU that bastion of fine Mormonist education, has decided to ban a top basketball player only days into the huge March Madness basketball season because he had premarital sex with a girlfriend.

Carlos Arroyo On The Verge Of Signing With Boston Celtics, According To Report

The Boston Celtics will reportedly sign former Miami Heat guard Carlos Arroyo in an effort to add depth behind Rajon Rondo after injuries have decimated the rotation.

Thrashers 4, Panthers 3 (OT)

ATLANTA - Even back when the Panthers were rolling at full strength, they had trouble putting teams away by fully capitalizing on quick starts.

Strikeforce: Dan Henderson vs 'Feijao' Cavalcante preview

Tonight (March 5), Strikeforce brings its stable of stars to Columbus, Ohio, to invade the Nationwide Arena for the "Feijao vs. Henderson" event.

No. 14 Florida Beats No. 21 Vanderbilt 86-76, Earns Outright SEC Championship

Once more, it's the team in orange and blue that rules the SEC: Florida's 86-76 victory over Vanderbilt today gives Florida the outright SEC regular season championship.

Game 65: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens

Though the games against New Jersey and Boston lost despite a fair effort, tonight's loss was driven by a late start to the game, and a general lack of urgency.

UNC Vs. Duke Final Score: Tar Heels Run Away In Chapel Hill, Claim ACC Championship With 81-67 Win

It was billed as a showdown for the ACC's regular season championship, but North Carolina was having none of that. They threw their combinations late in the first half - with Kendall Marshall setting everything up beautifully - and Duke never ...

Jeremy Shockey picks Panthers over Dolphins

Jeremy Shockey has decided to play for the Carolina Panthers this upcoming seasons, opting to reunite with former University of Miami offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski, who was recently named Carolina's offensive coordinator.

OJ Atogwe Signs With Washington Redskins For Five Years

OJ Atogwe has signed a contract to play for the Washington Redskins, team website blogger Matt Terl announced. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, it's a five-year deal, which would last the safety well into his mid-30s.

Bangladesh v West Indies: Free Live Streaming Cricket Updates

In just a few minutes Bangladesh and the West Indies squads in a highly anticipated battle of wills. The Windies, who flat demolishing the Dutch, will likely prove difficult for Bangladesh, even with some of the best spinners in the world.

Carlos SIlva, Aramis Ramirez Have Dugout Scuffle in Cubs' 12-5 Loss to Milwaukee

There was one last June between pitcher Carlos Zambrano and first baseman Derrek Lee, and now another between pitcher Carlos Silva and third baseman Aramis Ramirez in only the team's fourth game of the spring.

Bob Sanders Signs One-Year Deal With Chargers

Filed to ESPN: Former Colts safety Bob Sanders plans to sign a one-year deal tonight with the San Diego Chargers. Can't imagine Indy wouldn't have offered to match that deal if they thought Sanders had anything left.

NFL, players agree to 24-hour talks extension

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The National Football League and the NFL Players Association agreed late Thursday to extend their collective bargaining agreement by 24 hours, giving them an extra day of negotations to agree on a new CBA, according to ...

Oregon Under Investigation By NCAA For Street Agents Recruiting High School Prospects

Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports and Joe Schad and Mark Schlabach of ESPN both come out with stories confirming that investigations were underway by the NCAA for the reigning Pac-10 champion Oregon Ducks and whether boosters were involved in ...

Magic Vs. Heat: LeBron James, Miami Look To Rebound Against Orlando

The Miami Heat have had famous struggles against teams with winning records, as discussed by SBNation.com's Andrew Sharp earlier this week.

NFL Owners And Players Agree To Deadline Extension, Lockout Postponed

Good news everybody, a lockout has been avoided temporarily. There's been an agreement to extend the negotiations until at least 4 PM EST on Friday, with the possibility of a further extension.

A BYU Grad On Brandon Davies, Sex, And The University's Double Standard [Honor]

The more I think about what happened to Brandon Davies, the more I think it's hypocrisy. I was listening to Jim Rome and he was praising BYU for sticking to its principles.

Glenn Beck: Detroit and Hiroshima are the same thing

Glenn Beck takes a break from telling his viewers that the uprisings in Egypt were the first step towards an Islamist caliphate and a communist takeover of the Netherlands (by way of the old Soviet Union) and says that Detroit today is the same ...

WASHINGTON 2 ISLANDERS 1: Late goal, Ovechkin’s highlight OT tally result in fourth loss in a row

9:50 pm: Just as you're about to sit down to write about a possible Islanders shutout, Alexander Ovechkin paints a masterpiece. In his spectacular overtime goal that gave the Capitals a 2-1 win tonight, it must be pointed out that it was Frans ...

Step Aside Johnny McEntee, Long Snapper Zach Enyeart is the New Trick Shot Ninja In Town

In February, UCONN quarterback Johnny McEntee had his 15 minutes of fame with a trick shot compilation video that was undeniably incredible.

Antti Niemi Signs 4-Year, $15.2 Million Contract Extension With San Jose Sharks

Antti Niemi signed a four-year, $15.2 million contract extension on Tuesday, locking up the job in the Sharks' crease for the foreseeable future.

Troy Murphy to Sign with Celtics

Murphy told ESPN.com via e-mail that he has chosen to join the Celtics after spending much of the past 48 hours agonizing between Boston and the Miami Heat since reaching buyout terms with the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.

Ohio State Vs. Penn State Open Thread

Penn State hosts No. 1 Ohio State on Senior Night tonight at the Bryce Jordan Center. The game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network at 9:00 PM on the Big Ten Network.

Iran Threatens To Boycott Olympics Because Jews Rigged The Logo To Be Pro Jewish

TEHRAN, Iran - Iran objects to the logo for the 2012 London Olympics, contending it is racist because it resembles the word “Zion” and warning of a possible boycott of the Games.

Shaun Rogers Heads To The New Orleans Saints

Rogers became a free agent when the Cleveland Browns released him on February 9. He was expected to sign with a team before March 3 when the labor agreement between the owners and players expires.

Chelsea FC Vs. Manchester United, Halftime: Wayne Rooney Blast Sends Red Devils In, Up 1-0

It was an even half played in parts, with Chelsea looking the better in the first and third acts. But in the middle, Manchester United asserted control of the midfield, eventually created a chance for Wayne Rooney.

2011 NFL Lockout, CBA Roundup: Judge David Doty Takes Away $4 billion From The Owners

Very big news from the world of collective bargaining today. No, not an extension of the deadline, nor a new agreement, but something that could very well spur either one of those things.