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Analysis: Midmajors Show They Deserve Better Deal
A raft of early upsets suggests the N.C.A.A. tournament should do a better job of including teams from outside the power conferences.
East: Cornell 87, Wisconsin 69: Cornell Routs Wisconsin in N.C.A.A. Tournament
Louis Dale scored 26 points and Ryan Wittman had 24 as the Big Red set up a meeting with top-seeded Kentucky.
Midwest: Michigan State 85, Maryland 83: Without Its Star, Michigan State Beats Maryland at the Buzzer
The backup Korie Lucious, playing in place of the Spartans star Kalin Lucas, hit a 3-pointer in the final second to edge Maryland, 85-83.
South: Duke 68, California 53: Duke Shuts Down Cal in N.C.A.A. Tournament
The top-seeded Blue Devils, led by Nolan Smith’s 20 points, advanced to play Purdue.
Women’s Tournament Roundup: UConn Pours It On in Round 1 of N.C.A.A. Tournament
Connecticut steamrolled Southern University but lower seeds like No. 10 Vermont, No. 11 San Diego State and No. 12 Wisconsin-Green Bay had the first upsets of the tournament.
Back in N.F.L., Pete Carroll Is Confident Third Time Will Be the Charm
After building a dynasty at Southern California, Pete Carroll is returning to the league where the ultimate success has eluded him.
Nelson Figueroa Looks to Stand Out With Mets
Nelson Figueroa is still looking for the recognition that will allow him to walk through baseball’s front doors without being questioned.
Woods Conducts First Interviews Since Accident
Before his interviews with ESPN and the Golf Channel on Sunday, Tiger Woods had spoken publicly only once since the one-car accident triggered revelations of his infidelity.
Scouting Report on B.J. Upton: Still Young, Still Fast
B.J. Upton’s strong 2008 postseason was followed by a disappointing year, but the Rays figure his best days are still ahead.
Jimmie Johnson Wins Sprint Cup Race at Bristol
The four-time defending Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson sent a message to his competitors, winning at a track that has always vexed him.
Bruins 2, Rangers 1: Rangers’ Playoff Hopes Continue to Fade
With their season more or less on the line, the Rangers could not get past the Bruins and are 5 points out of a playoff spot.
N.H.L. Roundup: Selanne Scores 600th Goal in Ducks’ Victory
The Sabres finished 3-1-1 on a five-game trip and moved 9 points ahead of Montreal and Ottawa in the Northeast.
Rockets 116, Knicks 112: Tracy McGrady Tries to Do His Part, but Knicks Fall Short
Determined to deliver a knockout blow to his former team, Tracy McGrady’s efforts were not enough in a loss at Madison Square Garden.
West: Syracuse 87, Gonzaga 65: Smiling Syracuse Is Too Much for Gonzaga
Wes Johnson scored 31 points and Andy Rautins added 24 as the top-seeded Orange opened up an early lead and never looked back in advancing to the Round of 16.
South: Purdue 63, Texas A&M 61: Unlikely Star Leads Purdue Into Round of 16
The low-scoring guard Chris Kramer scored with four seconds left in overtime to send the Boilermakers over Texas A&M.
East: West Virginia 68, Missouri 59: West Virginia Bangs Way Past Missouri Into Round of 16
Da’Sean Butler had 28 points and 8 rebounds as the Mountaineers set up a meeting with Washington in the Round of 16.
Midwest: Ohio State 75, Georgia Tech 66: Turner Leads Ohio State Past Ga. Tech Into Round of 16
The Big Ten player of the year had 24 points, 9 assists, 9 rebounds and 3 steals in setting up a matchup against Tennessee.
Yankees Adjust Pitching Schedule After Rainout
After a stormy day canceled a game, the Yankees’ pitchers found there weren’t enough innings to go around.
West: Xavier 71, Pittsburgh 68: Xavier Moves Into Elite Company in N.C.A.A. Tournament
The Musketeers, who were knocked out of last season’s tournament by the Panthers, will play Kansas State next.
Ljubicic Tops Roddick in Final; Jankovic Wins
Ivan Ljubicic defeated Andy Roddick, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5), to become the second-oldest winner at Indian Wells.
Twins Give Mauer $184 Million Extension
Joe Mauer, last year’s American League most valuable player, has agreed to an eight-year, $184 million contract extension with the Twins.
Kamais and Yamauchi Are Winners at New York Half-Marathon
Peter Kamais of Kenya won the men’s race after Haile Gebrselassie pulled out at Mile 8. Mara Yamauchi of Britain passed Deena Kastor near the end to win the women’s race.
Ljubicic and Roddick Reach Final
The Croat rode his big serve to a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-1) victory over the defending champion, Rafael Nadal, at the BNP Paribas Open, while the American outlasted Robin Soderling, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3.
Chicago News Cooperative: Driven Young Man With a Basketball Mission
Daniel Poneman is only 18, but already his obsession with tracking high school basketball in Illinois has made him a person to reckon with.
BOXING: Klitschko Dominates in Defending 2 Belts
Wladimir Klitschko knocked out Eddie Chambers in the 12th and final round to retain his WBO and IBF heavyweight belt.
Rugby Union: Six Nations Title Assured, France Doggedly Thwarts England, 12-10
What was most striking about France's rugby victory over an old enemy that clinched a precious Grand Slam was what the French did not do.
2 Late Goals by Eintracht End Bayern's League Streak
Two substitutes, Juvhel Tsoumou and Martin Fenin, scored in the final three minutes as Eintracht Frankfurt came from behind to beat the Bundesliga soccer leader Bayern Munich, 2-1.
Global Soccer: American Helps Fulham Shed Modest Reputation
Most good things that have come to Clint Dempsey he owes to his upbringing in a trailer park in Texas and to playing soccer, the game of the migrant Mexican kids there.
Sports of The Times: Business of College Basketball Tempers Excitement
While the first week of the N.C.A.A. tournament will be remembered for the upsets, some comments provided sobering insights into the business of basketball.
Sophomore Leads Stanford
Nneka Ogwumike, whose parents emigrated from Nigeria, will be a key to Stanford’s chances of defeating Connecticut in a possible national championship game.

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