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Sharapova makes early exit, Wozniacki cruises Posted 1 hour, 56 minutes ago

Maria Sharapova of Russia reacts after losing a point against Zheng Jie of China during their match

By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Former champion and 10th seed Maria Sharapova of Russia was knocked out of the Indian Wells WTA tournament on Sunday, losing an error-strewn marathon to China's Zheng Jie 6-3 2-6 6-3. While Sharapova made a premature exit, it was plain sailing for ...More

Tomlinson charges across country to NY Jets Posted 2 hours, 52 minutes ago

Chargers running back Tomlinson celebrates his touchdown against the Raiders during their NFL footba

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Running back LaDainian Tomlinson has signed with the New York Jets, the team said on Sunday on its website (http://www.newyorkjets.com). Tomlinson, who was recently released after nine seasons with the San Diego Chargers, had visited several potential teams before choosing the Jets in a ...More

Few surprises in seeds as NCAA bracket announced Posted 3 hours, 12 minutes ago

Kansas Jayhawks guard Henry shoots against Texas Tech Red Raiders during second half of Jayhawks' wi

NEW YORK (Reuters) - There were few surprises when the 65-team NCAA championship bracket was announced on Sunday with all the predicted top teams earning number one seeds. Top seeds Kansas will begin March Madness in the Midwest against 16th ranked Lehigh while fellow number ones Kentucky, Duke and Syracuse lead ...More

Luongo stands firm to help Canucks cool off Flames Posted 3 hours, 16 minutes ago

Canucks Luongo stops Flames Stajan during NHL play in Vancouver

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - Roberto Luongo made 32 saves as the Vancouver Canucks snapped the Calgary Flames' four-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory on Sunday. The Northwest-leading Canucks raced to a 3-0 lead on first-period goals from Daniel Sedin, Ryan Kesler and Henrik Sedin, who scored his 28th of the season ...More

Federer battles to win, Murray eases through Posted 3 hours, 45 minutes ago

Federer of Switzerland returns a shot against Hanescu of Romania during their match at the Indian We

By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Three-times champion Roger Federer survived a second-set wobble to overcome Romania's Victor Hanescu 6-3 6-7 6-1 in the second round of the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Sunday. While the Swiss world number one had to work harder than expected in his ...More

Rachel Alexandra will not face Zenyatta in Blossom Posted 6 hours, 37 minutes ago

Kentucky Oaks winner and Preakness hopeful filly Rachel Alexandra is walked at Pimlico Race Track in

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rachel Alexandra will not run in the Apple Blossom Invitational next month, ending the highly anticipated match-up against undefeated 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic champion Zenyatta. The move comes after Rachel Alexandra, the U.S. Horse of the Year in 2009, ran out of steam in the stretch ...More

Bronocs acquire quarterback Quinn from the Browns Posted 7 hours, 26 minutes ago

Browns quarterback Brady Quinn throws pass against Broncos during NFL football game in Denver

DENVER (Reuters) - The Denver Broncos have acquired quarterback Brady Quinn from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for fullback Peyton Hillis and a 2011 sixth-round draft choice, the team said on Sunday. Denver also said on their website (www.denverbroncos.com) they had agreed to give the Browns a conditional 2012 ...More

LeBron's second-half show seals win over Boston Posted 9 hours, 30 minutes ago

Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James shoots past Boston Celtics Marquis Daniels during the first quarter

CLEVELAND, Ohio (Reuters) - LeBron James found his scoring touch in the second half to grab 24 of his game-high 30 points and lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 104-93 victory over Eastern Conference rivals Boston on Sunday. In his second game back from an ankle injury, James shook off a ...More

Victorious Els finds answers in hard work Posted 12 hours, 5 minutes ago

Woods return date should be known soon: PGA chief Posted 12 hours, 17 minutes ago

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