Down Year Los Angeles,Ca – UCLA seemed primed for another Pac-10 title run after a dominant effort against Oregon State in its league opener. The Bruins, as it turns out, have had a tougher time than expected.
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Slump Buster Tempe,Arz – Arizona State is a virtual lock to reach the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2003, but that won’t lessen the frustration from two tough losses that ended its hopes for a Pac-10 title.
Like Old Times Peoria, Arz -Ken Griffey Jr. went hitless in two plate appearances as a designated hitter Wednesday night, his first spring training game since rejoining the Seattle Mariners.
Time For Playoff New York,N.Y. – The Mountain West Conference has presented the BCS with a proposal to create an eight-team playoff in major college football that would allow greater access to teams outside the six most powerful leagues.
Staying Put Both owners of Super Bowl rings, Kurt Warner and Ray Lewis are staying put in the belief they can add another NFL title to their resumes.
Road Trouble Los Angeles,Ca – The Dallas Stars ended their worst skid of the season with a road victory over the NHL’s best home team.
Playoff Push Miami,Fla – The Florida Panthers had a big decision to make at the trade deadline, and they ultimately decided to keep impending free agent Jay Bouwmeester in hopes of making their first playoff run in nearly a decade.
New Faces New York,N.Y. – The reeling New York Rangers made a pair of deals before Wednesday’s trade deadline to bolster themselves, but more eyes will likely be on an earlier acquisition Thursday night on Long Island.
Hasn’t Happend Yet Los Angeles,Ca – The San Antonio Spurs haven’t lost three games in a row since the first week of the season. Facing the Los Angeles Clippers might prevent it from happening again.
What A Week Miami,Fla – Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is coming off arguably the best week of his NBA career. For the Heat to be successful over the next week, he might need to play even better.