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AP sources: Woods likely to return at Masters (AP)

Tiger Woods plays in the World Golf Championships in Miami, Florida, in 2009. Woods is prepping for a possible US PGA Tour return at the Arnold Palmer Invitational on March 25, the New York Post reported Thursday.(AFP/Getty Images/File/David Cannon)AP - Tiger Woods intends to remain out of golf at least until the Masters, two people with knowledge of his plans have told The Associated Press.


Marquette hangs on to beat No. 10 Villanova 80-76 (AP)

Marquette's Lazar Hayward (32) looks to pass away from Villanova's Corey Fisher (10) during the first half of a quarterfinal round NCAA college basketball game at the Big East Conference Championships Thursday, March 11, 2010  in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)AP - Lazar Hayward gave Marquette the lead for good with a 3-pointer with 1:51 to play, then added the clinching free throws with 3.2 seconds left, and the Golden Eagles went on to another close win, 80-76 over No. 10 Villanova on Thursday in the Big East tournament quarterfinals.


LeBron ready to return against 76ers Friday (AP)

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James reacts to a foul call against the Cavaliers during the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in an NBA basketball game Monday, March 8, 2010, in Cleveland. James is sitting out for the second straight game. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)AP - Cavaliers star LeBron James is tired of watching basketball and ready to start playing again.


Man convicted in slaying of Broncos cornerback (AP)

FILE - This April 24, 2005,  file photo shows Darrent Williams smiling as he holds a Denver Broncos' jersey bearing his name during a  news conference at the team's headquarters in Denver. Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of a man charged with murdering Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams. The decision was expected to be read in court shortly. Defendant Willie Clark was taken to the courtroom Thursday, March 11, 2010,  to hear the decision. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File)AP - Suspected gang member Willie Clark was found guilty of murder Thursday in the drive-by shooting death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams after a New Year's Eve outing three years ago.


Football Hall of Famer, TV star Olsen dies at 69 (AP)

** CORRECTS DATE OF DEATH TO EARLY THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010, NOT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 **  FILE - This June 22, 2001, file photo shows Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen speaking in Urbandale, Iowa. Olsen died early Thursday, March 11, 2010, at a Los Angeles hospital. He was 69. (AP Photo/Steve Pope, File)AP - Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen, who helped form one of the NFL's greatest defensive lines before embarking on a successful career in television, died Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 69.


Wright leads Georgetown past top-seeded Syracuse (AP)

Georgetown's Chris Wright (4) shoots over Syracuse's Arinze Onuaku (21) during the first half of a quarterfinal round NCAA college basketball game at the Big East Conference Championships Thursday, March 11, 2010  in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)AP - Chris Wright scored 27 points and No. 22 Georgetown sailed past No. 3 Syracuse with an impressive second-half surge, beating the top-seeded Orange 91-84 in the Big East tournament quarterfinals Thursday.


NFL exec testifies in Williamses' drug lawsuit (AP)

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams, left, and Pat Williams leave a Minnesota state courtroom for a lunch break during their trial against the NFL concerning their dispute over drug policies, in Minneapolis, Minn., on Monday, March 8, 2010. Both players tested positive for a banned diuretic during the 2008 Vikings training camp. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)AP - An NFL executive says the league's independent drug testing administrator should not have exempted players who tested positive for a banned substance before two Minnesota Vikings tested positive two years ago.


Silva throws 3 scoreless innings in Cubs win (AP)
AP - Carlos Silva threw three scoreless innings after making an adjustment during a bullpen session, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 8-7 on Thursday.

Mavericks drop Nets to win 13th straight (Reuters)

Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd (L) drives past New Jersey Nets forward Jarvis Hayes during the second half of their NBA game in Dallas, Texas March 10, 2010. REUTERS/Mike StoneReuters - The Dallas Mavericks rallied after a stuttering start to extend their league-leading winning streak to 13 games with a 96-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday.


Southern Miss advances to semifinals, 58-44 (AP)
AP - Angelo Johnson scored 17 points and No. 6 seed Southern Mississippi defeated third-seeded UAB 58-44 Thursday, the second upset in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA tournament.

Juve in Europa League boxseat, Liverpool crash at Lille (AFP)

Juventus' French forward David Trezeguet celebrates after scoring against Fulham during their UEFA Europa League round of 16 football match at Olympic stadium in Turin. Juve won 3-1.(AFP/Damien Meyer)AFP - Juventus assumed command of their Europa League last-16 tie against Fulham with a 3-1 first-leg win on Thursday, after beleaguered English giants Liverpool were beaten at Lille.


Boonen wins Tirreno-Adriatico second stage (AFP)

Belgian Tom Boonen of Quick Step, seen here in February 2010, won the second stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico on Thursday after a 165-kilometre ride from Rosignano to Montecatini Terme.(AFP/File/Karim Jaafar)AFP - Belgian Tom Boonen of Quick Step won the second stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico on Thursday after a 165-kilometre ride from Rosignano to Montecatini Terme.


Guerin: NHL should outlaw hits to head (AP)

Boston Bruins' Marc Savard lies on the ice after being hit by by Pittsburgh forward Matt Cooke in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 7, 2010.  Savard was taken from the ice on a stretcher. The Penguins won 2-1. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)AP - Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bill Guerin says the NHL must outlaw hits to the head.


Federer, Nadal return to action in desert (AFP)

World number one Roger Federer (pictured in January) faces a potentially difficult path to the final of the Indian Wells hardcourt tournament, the season's first prestigious ATP Masters 1000 event. The top-seeded Swiss is seeded to meet seventh-seeded American Andy Roddick in the quarter-finals and last year's runner-up, Andy Murray of Britain, in the semi-finals.(AFP/Pool/File/Martin Philbey)AFP - World number one Roger Federer faces a potentially difficult path to the final of the Indian Wells hardcourt tournament, the season's first prestigious ATP Masters 1000 event.


Schwartzel takes lead at Doral (AP)

Charl Schwartzel, of South Africa, tees-off at the ninth hole during the first round at the CA Championship golf tournament in Doral, Fla., Thursday, March 11, 2010. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)AP - Five birdies were enough to put Charl Schwartzel among the leaders at the CA Championship. He wound up alone at the top because he was the one player who managed to avoid a bogey.


UFC to show upcoming events in movie theaters (AP)
AP - The UFC is headed to the big screen.

Clottey aims to seize surprise world title chance (Reuters)
Reuters - The Cowboys Stadium stages its first big fight Saturday when Manny Pacquiao defends his WBO welterweight title against Ghana's Joshua Clottey.

Patrick sets NASCAR aside, refocuses on IRL (AP)
AP - Danica Patrick's stint in NASCAR is receding into her rearview mirror — for now.

Vonn crashes, will still ski for overall title (AP)

Lindsey Vonn of the United States powers past a gate during the first run of an alpine ski, Women's World cup giant slalom, in Garmisch Partenkirchen, Germany, Thursday, March 11, 2010. (AP Photo/Elvis Piazzi)AP - Lindsey Vonn crashed and bruised her right knee during the World Cup giant slalom Thursday, but is expected to compete Friday in the super-G in an attempt to win her third straight overall title.


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