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Titans sign DE Babin to offer sheet

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:49:01 GMT

Babin played in 12 games last season and recorded 20 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks for the Eagles, who have a right-of-first-refusal clause written into his previous contract, giving them seven days to match Tennessee's offer.

The 29-year-old has played in parts of seven seasons for Philadelphia, Kansas City, Seattle and Houston, which made him a first-round pick (27th overall) in 2004 out of Western Michigan.

Vikings agree to terms with DT Kennedy

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:47:52 GMT

He joined the club in December 2008 and had a productive 2009 campaign, racking up 18 tackles and three sacks in 13 games.

The seven-year pro has spent time with St. Louis, Chicago and Minnesota and has recorded 117 tackles and eight sacks in 77 career games.

Cal starter Amoke suspended on eve of NCAA tourney

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:24:04 GMT

The Oakland Tribune's report did not specify what rules were broken or whether Amoke even made the trip to Jacksonville, host to a slew of games in the South and East regions over the first two rounds of the tournament.

The 6-foot-7 sophomore averaged 4.8 points and 4.6 rebounds in 33 games this season. He made 14 starts for Cal, including the last six games.

Magic stay hot, cool Spurs

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:13:24 GMT

Both teams came in having won eight of nine, but it was the Magic who never trailed in a game they dominated from start to finish. Rashard Lewis added 20 points, while Jameer Nelson and J.J. Redick each poured in 10.

Dwight Howard contributed with nine points and seven rebounds for Orlando, which has won three straight over San Antonio for the first time in franchise history.

Rockies closer Street likely to start season on DL

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:00:23 GMT

Street underwent an MRI Wednesday and has been experiencing soreness in the shoulder this spring. Results of the MRI should come Thursday or Friday.

The righty was slowed by biceps tendinitis last September. He logged 35 saves and a 4-1 record with a 3.06 ERA in 64 games last season.

Cliff Lee dealt five-game suspension

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:14:23 GMT

MLB's ruling indicated Lee intentionally threw at the head of Arizona catcher Chris Snyder during Monday's spring training contest.

Lee is scheduled to begin his suspension on Opening Day, April 5, unless he appeals.

Bourque scores twice to push Flames past Avs

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:21:32 GMT

Eric Nystrom picked up the other score for the Flames, who snapped a two-game slide and won for the fifth time in seven tilts to move within one point of idle Detroit for eighth place in the Western Conference.

"Overall, it was a solid road win. We knew coming in we had to play well, and we're going to have to do the same from here on out," noted Flames head coach Brent Sutter. "Every game from now on is big for us." Chris Durno and Milan Hejduk scored for the Avalanche, who had won three in a row. Craig Anderson took the loss despite 31 stops.

Ryan nets two as Ducks continue Blackhawks' slide

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:29:14 GMT

Todd Marchant and Saku Koivu also tallied and Corey Perry added a pair of assists for the Ducks, who have won two in a row after losing five straight.

Jonas Hiller was strong in net, making 39 saves.

United signs defender Admas

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:17:23 GMT

"We're excited to sign Lyle after identifying him at last year's draft as a player that could help us," United General Manager Dave Kasper said. "He is a young player with good potential, who will add quality depth to our backline. We look forward to his contributions to the club." Adams was a 2009 draft pick who joined United on trial at the beginning of the preseason after trials in Europe went nowhere last season.

Kansas City brings Diop back to MLS

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:45:33 GMT

"Birahim is a guy who brings a physical presence to the field," Wizards Manager Peter Vermes said. "He also has a great attitude, and I think he'll make a positive impact for us in 2010." Diop, who has been with the Wizards on a trial basis since the start of the 2010 preseason, began his professional career in his native Senegal. After a couple seasons there, Diop moved to MLS to sign with New York, who was coached by current Wizards assistant Octavio Zambrano.

After his time in MLS, Diop has bounced around the South American leagues before his return to the Wizards this preseason.

NASCAR tweaks format for all-star race

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:42:29 GMT

NASCAR officials made the announcement Tuesday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where the all-star event will be held on May 22.

Starting this year, all drivers must pit for four tires once the field completes one lap behind the pace car prior to the start of the fourth segment.

Harvick looking for another win at Bristol

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:35:21 GMT

Following a two-week break, the Nationwide Series returns to action with their first short-track race of the season at Bristol.

Carl Edwards heads to Bristol with a 41-point lead over Brad Keselowski. Saturday's Nationwide race will be the first time Edwards and Keselowski compete against each other since their confrontation in last week's Sprint Cup race at Atlanta.

Nadal, Murray, Roddick advance; Djokovic stunned at Indian Wells

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:36:41 GMT

After World No. 1 Roger Federer was upset in third-round play on Tuesday, the second-seeded Djokovic was ousted by 20th-seeded Ivan Ljubicic, 7-5, 6-3 a day later.

The veteran Croat sent the Serbian star packing in 1 hour, 44 minutes with the help of 13 aces and three service breaks.

Wozniacki reaches Indian Wells semis

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:20:51 GMT

The native of Denmark, who was last year's U.S. Open runner-up and entered play as the second seed, downed 18th-seeded Zheng Jie of China, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, in a match which early on seemed to look like a rout but wound up lasting two hours, 18 minutes.

Her semifinal opponent will be Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska, who upended Russian star Elena Dementieva earlier in the day.

Golf still the biggest priority for Tiger

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:34:21 GMT

It's been my contention all along that he wouldn't miss Augusta. Perhaps I'm a tad jaded in my outlook on life, but I couldn't see Tiger missing a major championship.

Score one for the bald guy.

Els back in top 10 of world rankings

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:20:53 GMT

1 back into the top 10 of this week's world golf rankings.

Els' win at Doral moved the three-time major winner up 12 spots to No. 8 this week.

Pacquiao dominates Clottey to keep welterweight title

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:58:41 GMT

Pacquiao threw an incredible 1,231 punches, landing 246 of them to send Clottey to a decided defeat by scores of 119-109 from a pair of judges and 120-108 from the other one.

Other than ending the fight with a welt under his right eye, it was thorough domination for Pac-Man Pacquiao (51-3-2), who recorded his 12th consecutive victory.

Rematch vital in Hallback's HBO quest

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:46:15 GMT

Boxing Editor Lyle Fitzsimmons recently traveled to Tampa, Fla. to meet Chevelle Hallback, who'll challenge Holly Holm in a 140-pound women's world title fight later this month in New Mexico.

(Today's third part examines the status of women's boxing and Hallback's goal of becoming the first female in a feature fight on HBO. Part one previewed the March 26 fight. Part two recapped a writer vs. boxer sparring session on Feb. 20 at the Fight Factory gym.) By Lyle Fitzsimmons Contributing Boxing Editor TAMPA, FL (Sports Network) - Sitting on a table along the ring apron, Chevelle Hallback smiled into the would-be camera, took a cue from a non-existent director and delivered her lines with veteran aplomb.

Florida Derby wide open with 11 starters

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:34:33 GMT

In 2009, Quality Road won Florida Derby and Fountain of Youth Stakes, and last month he came back to win the Donn Handicap.

Eskendereya, winner of this year's Fountain of Youth Stakes, will skip the Florida Derby for the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct on April 3.

Impressive Return for Lookin At Lucky

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:33:26 GMT

The two-year-old champion made his 2010 debut a winning one taking the Rebel Stakes last Saturday at Oaklawn Park by only a head over Noble's Promise. The 6-5 favorite got up in the final jump for his sixth victory in seven lifetime starts, with only one coming by more than a length.

The Rebel was the third straight race Lookin At Lucky tangled with Noble's Promise and the Bob Baffert-trained colt has bested his arch-rival each and every time.