Celtics vs. Bulls Preview CHICAGO, IL (AP) – Joakim Noah has a pretty good idea what to expect on Thursday night.
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Rockies vs. Pirates Preview PITTSBURGH, PA (AP) – Manager Clint Hurdle has helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win back-to-back series to open a season for the first time in eight years.
Twins vs. Yankees Preview NEW YORK, NY (AP) – Minnesota is in position to win two straight over the New York Yankees for the first time in nearly three years. It’s been even longer since the Twins accomplished that feat in the Bronx.
Wild vs. Canucks Preview VANCOUVER, B.C. (AP) – The Vancouver Canucks have little to play for after wrapping up the franchise’s first Presidents’ Trophy – and it showed as they were swept in a home-and-home set by the NHL’s worst team.
Thrashers vs. Rangers Preview NEW YORK, NY (AP) – Beginning the week with a thrilling win over one of the Eastern Conference’s top teams was a huge boost to the New York Rangers’ playoff push.
Lockout ruling to take some time ST. PAUL, MN (AP) – The federal judge overseeing the NFL players’ request to lift a lockout by the owners says it will take “a couple of weeks” to rule.
South Carolina’s Garcia suspended COLUMBIA, SC (AP) – South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia has been indefinitely suspended from the football program.
Butler’s run applauded by fans INDIANAPOLIS, IN (AP) – Several thousand fans came out to Hinkle Fieldhouse to honor Butler for making a second straight run to the national championship game.
NCAA Title Game Opening Odds (The Spread) – All of the excitement and pageantry of the NCAA Tournament ends with a champion being crowned Monday night as No. 3 seed Connecticut battles No. 8 seed Butler at 9:00PM EST.
Monday MLB Opening Odds (The Spread) – While many people were busy anointing the Boston Red Sox as the favorites in the MLB this season, the New York Yankees quietly went about their business and appear to have yet another outstanding product this season as they get ready to start a home series Monday with the Minnesota Twins.