Arizona vs. Connecticut Preview ANAHEIM, CA (AP) – Lamont Jones spent his last spring break staring at his dorm room walls in Tucson, fuming over Arizona’s failure to make the NCAA tournament after 25 straight trips.
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Butler vs. Florida Preview NEW ORLEANS, LA (AP) – Butler’s Brad Stevens likes being the young coach from the small school whose second straight run deep into the NCAA tournament is capturing the imagination of the basketball-loving public.
Mavericks vs. Jazz Preview SALT LAKE CITY, UT (AP) – The Dallas Mavericks are beginning a critical road trip that could help them move into second place in the Western Conference or drop them as low as fourth.
Sharks vs. Coyotes Preview PHOENIX, AZ (AP) – The Phoenix Coyotes and first-place San Jose Sharks are separated by two points in the race for the Pacific Division crown.
Blues vs. Wild Preview MINNEAPOLIS, MN (AP) – With just nine goals during a franchise-worst seven-game losing streak, the Minnesota Wild have all but fallen out of playoff contention. A home-and-home series against the St. Louis Blues could help the Wild keep their fading postseason hopes alive.
Volquez shaky in tuneup start GOODYEAR, AZ (AP) – Reds right-hander Edinson Volquez pitched five shaky innings in a tuneup for his start on opening day, and the San Diego Padres beat Cincinnati 10-4 Friday.
Metrodome roof replacement begins MINNEAPOLIS, MN (AP) – The work of replacing the Metrodome’s damaged roof has begun.
Gamecocks recruit Clowney detained COLUMBIA, SC (AP) – South Carolina’s top football recruit Jadeveon Clowney was detained and handcuffed briefly by Columbia police early Friday morning because authorities say he fit the description of burglar.
Friday March Madness Odds (The Spread) – March Madness continues Friday night with more exciting Sweet 16 matchups, perhaps none as highly anticipated as top-seeded Ohio State doing battle with fourth-seeded Kentucky.
Friday NBA Opening Odds (The Spread) – Nearly the entire NBA is in action Friday night with 13 games on the schedule Let’s take a look at a few of the more intriguing matchups.