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Woods: ‘A little nervous’ about return at Masters
(AP)

In this photo from video, Tiger Woods responds to questions during an interview with Golf Channel broadcaster Kelly Tilghman that aired on the Golf Channel on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at Isleworth Country Club in Windermere, Fla. Woods answered questions on camera for the first time since his early morning car crash last November and the sex scandal that cost him sponsors and fans. (AP Photo/The Golf Channel) ** NO SALES **AP – Tiger Woods acknowledged “living a lie,” saying he alone was responsible for the sex scandal that caused his shocking downfall from global sporting icon to late-night TV punchline.


Basso and Schlecks light up Catalunya cycle Tour
(AFP)

Kazahkstan's Astana cycling team's Spain's Alberto Contador competes during the 173,5 km fourth stage of the 2010 Paris-Nice cycling race run between Maurs and Mende, southern France on March 11.(AFP/File/Pascal Pavani)AFP – Two-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador will be among the big names missing when the Tour of Catalunya provides an early season tester to the stage race specialists this week.


Jimmie Johnson wins for 1st time at Bristol
(AP)

Jimmie Johnson, right, is congratulated by crew chief Chad Knaus, left, after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' Food City 500 auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., Sunday, March 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)AP – The record book is pretty clear when it comes to Bristol Motor Speedway: Kurt Busch is good at the bullring, Jimmie Johnson is not.


Furyk finally comes out a winner
(AP)

Jim Furyk tees off on the ninth hole during the final round of the Transitions Championship golf tournament Sunday, March 21, 2010, at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fla. Furyk closed with a 2-under 69 on Sunday for a one-shot victory over K.J. Choi.  (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)AP – A PGA Tour winner again after 32 long months, Jim Furyk walked into an interview room at Innisbrook with a three-page transcript that had been folded in half.


NCAA: Finally, a break from the madness
(AP)

Purdue's JaJuan Johnson celebrates with the Purdue mascot's hammer after Purdue beat Texas A&M 63-61 in overtime in an NCAA second-round college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Sunday, March 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Rajah Bose)AP – The NCAA tournament’s regional semifinals are set after a thrilling and exhausting first two rounds, which filled wastepaper baskets with battered brackets and left coaches on their knees in agony and throwing their arms to the heavens in joy.


Park’s big-game impact impress Ferguson
(AFP)

Liverpool's Dutch forward Dirk Kuyt challenges Manchester United's Park Ji-Sung (right) during their Premier League match at Old Trafford in Manchester. Ferguson believes Park is fast becoming Manchester United's man for the big occasion after the South Korean scored the decisive goal in the 2-1 win over Liverpool.(AFP/Paul Ellis)AFP – Alex Ferguson believes Park Ji-sung is fast becoming Manchester United’s man for the big occasion after the South Korean scored the decisive goal in the 2-1 win over Liverpool.


Mid-major uprising hardly biggest NCAA surprise
(AP)

Butler team celebrates after Butler defeated Murray State 54-52 during an NCAA second-round college basketball game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 20, 2010. At far left is forward Matt Howard (54). (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)AP – Not so long ago, having Butler and Xavier among the last 16 teams in the NCAA tournament would have spawned feel-good stories about the plucky mid-major conferences and the wonderful hoops democracy that is March Madness.


Gasol takes center stage as Lakers beat Wizards
(Reuters)

Reuters – Pau Gasol flourished in the role of starting center to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to their sixth straight win, a 99-92 triumph over the Washington Wizards on Sunday.

Coyotes beat Stars for 9th straight win
(AP)

Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco (35) and teammate Mark Fistric (28) meet up at the goal with Phoenix Coyotes' Martin Hanzal (11) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 21, 2010, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Amy Gutierrez)AP – Another shootout, another win for the Phoenix Coyotes.


CBS says five minutes with Woods not enough
(AP)

AP – CBS turned down an interview with Tiger Woods after being told the network would be limited to five minutes of questions.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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UFC ‘would love’ to have Jake Shields, Dana White says – USA Today

UFC 'would love' to have Jake Shields, Dana White says
USA Today
One way or another, Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields stands to get a big raise if he beats Dan Henderson next month, the Ultimate Fighting

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Jon ‘Bones’ Jones dominates UFC bout – Rochester Democrat and Chronicle


Sportsnet.ca
Jon 'Bones' Jones dominates UFC bout
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
the light heavyweight division with a first round technical knockout of Brandon Vera on Sunday at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event in Colorado.
UFC give out three $50000 Knockout of the Night AwardsLowkick
Jones wins technical knockout vs. Vera in BroomfieldDenver Post
UFC Live on Versus: Blogging Results to Jon Jones Vs. Brandon VeraBleacher Report
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UFC on Versus 2 set for Aug. 1, Oakland to host its first-ever UFC event – MMAjunkie.com


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UFC on Versus 2 set for Aug. 1, Oakland to host its first-ever UFC event
MMAjunkie.com
With its Versus debut in the books, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has already secured a second event on the cable station's lineup.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship’s next target: Cowboys Stadium – Dallas Morning News (blog)


Las Vegas Sun
Ultimate Fighting Championship's next target: Cowboys Stadium
Dallas Morning News (blog)
Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White has had discussions with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on bringing mixed-martial arts to Cowboys
Nevada writer: Cowboys Stadium is serious threat to Las VegasDallas Morning News (blog)

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MMA Fighting Stances: Mixed martial arts intelligence from the cage and ring – USA Today

MMA Fighting Stances: Mixed martial arts intelligence from the cage and ring
USA Today
He has won all five of his UFC fights with a knockout or technical knockout. Four of those bouts ended in the first round. "If you guys like to watch good

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Alessio Sakara ends James Irvin’s night with shot to the eye – USA Today


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Alessio Sakara ends James Irvin's night with shot to the eye
USA Today
Tonight's show marks UFC's debut on the Versus network. To report corrections and clarifications, contact Standards Editor Brent Jones.
UFC Live: Alessio Sakara vs James Irvin Betting OddsSports-Odds.com

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UFC on Versus 1 preliminary-card recap: Clay Guida and Brendan Schaub impress – MMAjunkie.com


Bleacher Report
UFC on Versus 1 preliminary-card recap: Clay Guida and Brendan Schaub impress
MMAjunkie.com
The event took place at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colo., and preceded Versus' first-ever broadcast of an Ultimate Fighting Championship event.
UFC Live Odds: Guida vs GugertyBetUs.com

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Xenia MMA fighter’s undercard bout on Spike TV – Springfield News Sun

Xenia MMA fighter's undercard bout on Spike TV
Springfield News Sun
The show traditionally uses a standard tournament format with the winner (and most of the show's top fighters) earning UFC contracts, though UFC president

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Dan Hardy is the first Brit to challenge for a UFC title – Mirror.co.uk


CANOE
Dan Hardy is the first Brit to challenge for a UFC title
Mirror.co.uk
The Nottingham welterweight, 27, will be the first Brit to challenge for an Ultimate Fighting Championship title when he faces reigning champ Georges
The 411 MMA Top 5 03.22.10: Week 34 – Favorite GSP Moments411mania.com

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UFC 111: St-Pierre vs. Hardy – TSN


Telegraph.co.uk
UFC 111: St-Pierre vs. Hardy
TSN
Canadian Georges St. Pierre will put his welterweight championship on the line against challenger Dan Hardy at UFC 111 in New Jersey on March 27.
UFC Live on TKO TV: St. Pierre v HardyIn Entertainment (blog)
Despite massive favorite status, UFC 111's St-Pierre isn't underestimating HardyMMAjunkie.com
Full card set for UFC 111fightnews.com
MMA Waves
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