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3.20 Cheltenham Festival_

1-Big Buck's 5-6F, 13-Time For Rupert 16-1, 10-Powerstation 33-1.

  

Dougherty takes Morocco lead_

Britain's Nick Dougherty shoots an eagle and seven birdies on his way to a seven-under-par 66 for a one-shot lead after the first round of the Hassan II Trophy in Rabat.

  

Fight Night in Boston? Pens-Bruins could get ugly_

Matt Cooke's skull-jarring hit on Marc Savard earlier this month may ultimately prove to be the tipping point for how the NHL deals with hits to the head. How Pittsburgh and Boston deal with the aftermath of that hit is anyone's guess.

  

Michigan-Notre Dame set as Big House's night debut_

Michigan will play its first night game at the Big House in 2011 against Notre Dame.

  

Fredette ensures BYU ends NCAA tourney skid_

Jimmer Fredette scored 37 points, including two 3-pointers in double overtime, to seal BYU’s thrilling 99-92 win over 10th-seeded Florida on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

  

Early upset: Old Dominion tops Notre Dame_

Carleton Scott’s 3-pointer rattled out in the closing seconds, and 11th-seeded Old Dominion delivered the first upset of the NCAA tournament when it stunned sixth-seeded Notre Dame 51-50 on Thursday in the South Regional.

  

Brigham Young 99, Florida 92, 2 OT: Fredette’s 37 Points Lift Brigham Young_

Brigham Young guard Jimmer Fredette ended the suspense — and the Gators’ season — by nailing two critical 3-point baskets.

  

South: Old Dominion 51, Notre Dame 50: Old Dominion Provides Tournament’s First Upset_

The victory is the first in the N.C.A.A. tournament for the Monarchs. The Fighting Irish had a chance to tie the game in the closing seconds, but Carleton Scott missed a 3-pointer.

  

Seahawks send draft picks to Chargers for QB Charlie Whitehurst_

The San Diego Chargers have traded third-string quarterback Charlie Whitehurst to the Seattle Seahawks. Whitehurst has never thrown a pass ...

  

Analyst: Tim Tebow shows 'ridiculous' improvement at pro day workout_

Tim Tebow showed marked improvement in his pro day workout on Wednesday, analysts said, far out-performing his lackluster Senior Bowl.

  

Photogs stopped after tailing Lakers' Pau Gasol_

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Police in Redondo Beach, Calif., say two men they stopped for following Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol (pow gah-SOHL') turned out to be Spanish paparazzi.

  

Eagles sign DE Tapp to 3-year contract_

Darryl Tapp is looking forward to a fresh start.