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BASEBALL

MLB Spring Training

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Tuesday’s Results

Cincinnati 9, Boston 7

Tampa Bay 9, Toronto (ss) 1

Philadelphia 8, Minnesota 3

Detroit 14, Cleveland (ss) 10

Florida (ss) 2, Washington (ss) 1

Washington (ss) 10, Florida (ss) 3

Toronto (ss) 11, Cleveland (ss) 5

N.Y. Mets 11, Baltimore 4

St. Louis 4, N.Y. Yankees 3

Seattle 4, Chicago Cubs 2

San Diego 6, Oakland 5

Colorado 8, Milwaukee 5

San Francisco 3, Texas 2

L.A. Angels 10, Kansas City 7

Arizona 12, Chicago White Sox 5

Houston 7, Atlanta 5

Today’s Games

N.Y. Mets vs. Washington, 10:05 a.m.

Cleveland vs. Toronto, 10:05 a.m.

St. Louis vs. Florida, 10:05 a.m.

N.Y. Yankees vs. Houston, 10:05 a.m.

L.A. Dodgers vs. Atlanta, 10:05 a.m.

Boston vs. Baltimore, 10:05 a.m.

Detroit vs. Tampa Bay, 10:05 a.m.

Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota, 10:05 a.m.

Texas vs. L.A. Angels, 12:05 p.m.

Kansas City vs. Seattle, 12:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox vs. Colorado, 12:05 p.m.

Milwaukee vs. San Francisco, 12:05 p.m.

Angels 10, Royals 7

Carrasco, Gregg (4), Bootcheck (6), Bland (7), Austen (8) and Mathis, Budde; Hernandez, Huisman (4), Peralta (6), Nunez (7), Sisco (8) and Bako, Tupman. W–Gregg. L–Peralta. Sv–Austen. HRs–Los Angeles, Mathis, Pride, Wood, Collins.

Astros 7, Braves 5

Oswalt, Miller (6), Qualls (7), Astacio (8) and Chavez, Ausmus; Hudson, Remlinger (5), Paronto (7), Baker (8), Lerew (9) and McCann, Saltalamacchia. W–Qualls. L–Baker. Sv–Astacio.

Blue Jays (ss) 11, Indians (ss) 5

Towers, Rosario (5), Banks (6), Gronkiewicz (8), Janssen (9) and Quiroz, Mahoney (6); Johnson, Wickman (5), Davis (6), Miller (7), Stanford (8), Howard (9) and Shoppach, Camacaro (8). W–Gronkiewicz. L–Stanford. HR–Toronto, Mottola, Negron, Kratz, Roberts, Mahoney.

Cardinals 4, Yankees 3

Ponson, Isringhausen (5), AnReyes (6) and Hernandez; RaJohnson, Rivera (6), Farnsworth (7), Sturtze (8), Myers (9) and Stinnett, Nieves. W–AnReyes. L–Sturtze. HR–St. Louis, CDuncan.

Devil Rays 9, Blue Jays 1

McClung, Harville (5), Shields (6), Miceli (8), RLugo (9) and Paul, Rose; Downs, Weber (4), Baldwin (6), League (7), Marcum (8), Tallet (9) and Phillips, Diaz. W–McClung. L–Downs. HRs–Tampa Bay, Young, Huff, Branyan.

Diamondbacks 12, White Sox 5

Hernandez, Vizcaino (2), Koplove (4), Heredia (6), Castellanos (7), Bass (8), Aquino (9) and Hill, Montero; McCarthy, Almanza (4), Montero (5), Reynoso (7), Redding (8), Tracey (9) and Widger, Molina. W–Vizcaino. L–McCarthy. HRs–Arizona, Terrero, Quentin. Chicago, Widger.

Giants 3, Rangers 2

Danks, Silva (5), Walker (6), Bauer (7), Feldman (8), Shouse (8) and Barajas, Trzesniak; Morris, Wright (6), Taschner (9) and Matheny, Greene. W–Wright. L–Walker. Sv–Taschner. HR–Texas, Jimenez. San Francisco, Bonds.

Mariners 4, Cubs 2

Foppert, Livingston (4), Sherrill (6), Cruceta (7), Gonzalez (8) and Rivera; Williams, Dempster (5), Howry (6), Ryu (7), Ohman (8), Williamson (9) and Kopitzke, Anderson. W–Foppert. L–Williams. Sv–Gonzalez. Seattle–Reed, Betancourt, Lawton 2, Sexson, Petagine, Everett 2, Dobbs. HR–Seattle, Sexon. Chicago, Pagan.

Marlins (ss) 2, Nationals (ss) 1

Nolasco, Garcia (5), Bostick (7), Tyler (8), Carlyle (9) and Treanor, Jorgensen; Hernandez, Stanton (6), FRodriguez (7), Gryboski (8), Rivera (9) and DiFelice. W–Tyler. L–Rivera. Sv–Carlyle.

Mets 11, Orioles 4

Bedard, Abreu (4), Bottalico (5), Hawkins (6), Rleal (7), Halama (8) and Whiteside, Bock; Bannister, Perisho (5), Bell (6), Bradford (7), Ring (8), Wagner (9) and Castro, Clements. W–Bannister. L–Bedard. HR–New York, Wright, Floyd.

Nationals (ss) 10, Marlins (ss) 3

Traber, Watkins (6), Bray (8) and Gonzalez, Harper; Olsen, Tankersely (5), Pinto (6), Martinez (8), Resop (9) and Olivo, Davis. W–Traber. L–Olsen. HRs–Washington, Lombard, Diaz.

Padres 6, Athletics 5

Zito, Saarloos (5), Duchscherer (6), Keisler (7), Komine (8) and Kendall, Brown (7); Stauffer, Sweeney (4), Junge (5), Andrade (6), Hoffman (7), Adkins (8), Meaux (9) and Piazza, Mirabelli (7). W–Adkins. L–Komine. HR–Oakland, Crosby, Chavez. San Diego, Johnson, Valent.

Phillies 8, Twins 3

Myers, Minix (4), Cormier (6), Fultz (7), Santana (9) and Lieberthal, Ruiz; Bonser, JJones (3), Harben (6), Mijares (8), Barrett (9), Crawford (9) and Mauer, Bowen. W–Myers. L–Bonser. HRs–Philadelphia, Rowand, Howard.

Reds 9, Red Sox 7

Harang, Gosling (3), Burns (3), Robbins (5), Standridge (6), Shackleford (7), Coffey (8), Belisle (9) and Sardinha; Arroyo, DiNardo (4), Breslow (5), Riske (7), Meredith (8), Holtz (9) and Durrington, Buckley (6). W–Harang. L–Arroyo. Sv–Belisle. HR–Cincinnati, Hatteberg, Encarnacion, Abad, Buchanan. Boston, Mohr, Bailey.

Rockies 9, Brewers 5

Eveland, Sarfate (4), Kershner (6), Lehr and Moeller, MRivera; Francis, Dohmann (4), Martin (6), Cerda (7), Williams (8), and Ardoin. W–Cerda. L–Kershner. HR–Milwaukee, MRivera. Colorado, Stewart.

Tigers 14, Indians (ss) 10

Sowers, Mujica (2), Karsay (4), Graves (6), Guthrie (8) and Laker, Herrera (8); Rogers, Zumaya (5), Sanchez (8), Woodyard (9) and Wilson, St. Pierre (8). W–Sanchez. L–Guthrie. HR–Cleveland, Blake, Garko, Mulhern 2, Boone. Detroit, Infante, Hessman, Thames, Santiago, Granderson.

World Baseball Classic

All Times PST

y-advances to semifinals

SECOND ROUND

At Anaheim, Calif.

Tuesday, March 14

Japan 6, Mexico 1

Wednesday, March 15

South Korea vs. Japan, 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 16

Mexico vs. United States, 4:30 p.m.

At San Juan, Puerto Rico

Tuesday, March 14

Dominican Republic 2, Venezuela 1

Wednesday, March 15

Cuba vs. Puerto Rico, 4 p.m.

College

Pepsi/Johnny Quik Classic

Fresno St. 5, Gonzaga 1

Monroe, Fields (8) and Colclough; Underwood, Miller (9) and LoNigro. W—Underwood (4-2). L—Monroe (2-2). Sv—Miller (1).

HITS: Gonzaga—Campbell, Brennan, Colclough, McGuiness. Fresno St.—Susdorf 2, Storey, Sakamoto, Mills 2,Vitters, O’Daniel, Wetzel. 2B—Susdorf, Sakamoto. 3B—Mills.

Non-conference

Lewis-Clark St. 6, Westmont 5

Skersies, McGill (8), Barth (9) and Paluso; Dude, Miller (5) and Mier. W–Miller (2-1). L–McGill (0-2).

HITS: Westmont–Martinez, Shaver 3, Gaustad, McGill 2, Chavez, Fouret, Valle 2. Lewis-Clark St.–Thompson 3, Vogel, Fuller 2, Kooken, Morrow, Mier, Verdejo, Castenon, Martin. 2B–Shaver, Thompson, Fuller 2, Kooken, Morrow.

BASKETBALL

NBA

All Times PST

EASTERN CONFERENCE

WESTERN CONFERENCE

x-clinched playoff spot

Tuesday’s Results

Toronto 111, Philadelphia 97

Miami 121, Utah 83

Washington 119, Charlotte 114

Memphis 93, Boston 76

Chicago 95, Portland 66

San Antonio 96, New Orleans 81

Dallas 91, Cleveland 87

Phoenix 129, Seattle 120

Sacramento 114, L.A. Lakers 98

Today’s Games

Utah at Orlando, 4 p.m.

Denver at Indiana, 4 p.m.

Detroit at Toronto, 4 p.m.

Charlotte at Washington, 4 p.m.

Atlanta at New York, 4:30 p.m.

Portland at New Jersey, 4:30 p.m.

Chicago at Milwaukee, 5 p.m.

Dallas at Houston, 6 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Phoenix, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m.

Suns 129, SuperSonics 120

Percentages: FG .562, FT .769. 3-Point Goals: 11-31, .355 (Bell 5-8, T.Thomas 3-4, Nash 1-3, Marion 1-4, Jones 1-6, House 0-2, Barbosa 0-4). Team Rebounds: 3. Team Turnovers: 10 (7 PTS). Blocked Shots: 1 (Nash). Turnovers: 9 (Diaw 3, Marion 2, Nash 2, Barbosa, House). Steals: 6 (Barbosa 3, Bell, Marion, Nash). Technical Fouls: None.

Percentages: FG .529, FT .815. 3-Point Goals: 8-20, .400 (Allen 5-9, Lewis 1-3, Wilkins 1-3, Watson 1-4, Ridnour 0-1). Team Rebounds: 7. Team Turnovers: 13 (12 PTS). Blocked Shots: 4 (Lewis 2, Moore, Ridnour). Turnovers: 12 (Allen 4, Lewis 3, Moore 2, Petro, Ridnour, Wilcox). Steals: 4 (Lewis 2, Ridnour, Wilkins). Technical Fouls: None.

A–16,841 (17,072). T–2:06.

Bulls 95, Trail Blazers 66

Portland (66) – Randolph 11-21 2-3 25, Khryapa 0-4 0-0 0, Skinner 4-8 0-0 8, Jack 1-4 1-2 4, Blake 0-4 1-2 1, Miles 4-14 0-0 8, Telfair 0-5 0-0 0, Webster 1-2 3-4 5, Przybilla 2-5 0-0 4, Outlaw 2-6 2-4 6, Lenard 2-4 0-0 5. Totals 27-77 9-15 66.

Chicago (95) – Deng 3-8 3-4 9, Allen 4-6 0-0 8, Chandler 2-3 0-0 4, Gordon 9-17 2-2 23, Hinrich 6-10 0-0 14, Harrington 0-4 0-0 0, Schenscher 5-6 0-0 10, Nocioni 4-8 4-4 13, Pargo 3-8 0-0 7, Piatkowski 3-8 0-0 7, Basden 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 39-81 9-10 95.

3-Point Goals–Portland 3-13 (Jack 1-2, Randolph 1-2, Lenard 1-3, Miles 0-1, Outlaw 0-1, Telfair 0-1, Webster 0-1, Blake 0-2), Chicago 8-21 (Gordon 3-6, Hinrich 2-4, Nocioni 1-1, Pargo 1-3, Piatkowski 1-6, Basden 0-1). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Portland 45 (Randolph 8), Chicago 54 (Chandler 8). Assists–Portland 14 (Telfair 4), Chicago 27 (Hinrich 7). Total Fouls–Portland 16, Chicago 17. Technicals–Chicago Defensive Three Second 2. A–26,004. (21,711).

Grizzlies 93, Celtics 76

Boston (76) – Pierce 6-14 1-1 15, Gomes 2-6 0-0 4, LaFrentz 4-8 0-0 10, Szczerbiak 6-13 2-2 18, West 2-7 0-0 4, Allen 1-6 3-4 6, Jefferson 1-1 1-1 3, Perkins 3-9 3-3 9, Greene 0-4 0-0 0, Green 2-5 0-0 4, Scalabrine 1-1 0-0 3, Dw.Jones 0-0 0-2 0. Totals 28-74 10-13 76.

Memphis (93) – Battier 1-5 2-2 4, Gasol 5-10 3-4 13, Tsakalidis 6-10 7-10 19, E.Jones 4-9 1-1 13, Atkins 5-10 5-5 18, Da.Jones 0-2 0-0 0, Miller 4-7 5-6 14, Wright 2-2 0-2 4, Burks 0-2 0-0 0, Warrick 0-0 4-4 4, Roberson 1-1 0-0 2, Roberts 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 29-59 27-34 93.

3-Point Goals–Boston 10-20 (Szczerbiak 4-6, Pierce 2-3, LaFrentz 2-5, Scalabrine 1-1, Allen 1-2, West 0-1, Greene 0-2), Memphis 8-14 (E.Jones 4-7, Atkins 3-4, Miller 1-2, Battier 0-1). Fouled Out–Jefferson. Rebounds–Boston 35 (Gomes 6), Memphis 51 (Tsakalidis 16). Assists–Boston 19 (Szczerbiak 5), Memphis 21 (Gasol 6). Total Fouls–Boston 26, Memphis 20. Technicals–Boston Defensive Three Second, Memphis Defensive Three Second. A–14,271 (18,119).

Heat 121, Jazz 83

Utah (83) – Kirilenko 2-9 3-6 7, Okur 3-8 1-2 7, Collins 2-5 0-2 4, D.Williams 4-11 0-0 8, Palacio 0-4 0-0 0, Boozer 6-12 0-0 12, Ostertag 0-1 0-0 0, Harpring 9-14 2-2 20, Brown 2-6 0-0 4, McLeod 4-9 0-0 9, Miles 3-8 0-0 6, Humphries 3-7 0-1 6. Totals 38-94 6-13 83.

Miami (121) – Posey 5-8 3-3 16, Haslem 1-3 3-3 5, O’Neal 6-7 1-4 13, J.Williams 3-5 4-4 10, Wade 9-13 7-7 25, Mourning 4-5 11-13 19, Payton 3-7 4-4 12, Walker 1-3 0-0 3, D.Anderson 0-4 6-6 6, S.Anderson 2-3 0-0 5, Doleac 0-1 0-0 0, Simien 2-4 3-4 7. Totals 36-63 42-48 121.

3-Point Goals–Utah 1-9 (McLeod 1-3, Kirilenko 0-1, Miles 0-1, Okur 0-1, D.Williams 0-3), Miami 7-18 (Posey 3-5, Payton 2-5, Walker 1-1, S.Anderson 1-2, Wade 0-1, J.Williams 0-1, D.Anderson 0-3). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Utah 37 (Okur 6), Miami 59 (Haslem, Mourning, O’Neal 7). Assists–Utah 28 (Boozer 6), Miami 20 (J.Williams 7). Total Fouls–Utah 32, Miami 19. Technicals–Miami Defensive Three Second. A–19,600. (19,600).

Kings 114, Lakers 98

L.A. Lakers (98) – Odom 9-12 4-4 24, Cook 4-12 0-0 9, Brown 3-7 4-6 10, Bryant 12-28 2-3 30, Parker 6-11 0-0 15, Walton 1-2 0-0 2, Vujacic 1-4 0-0 2, Jackson 1-4 0-0 3, Turiaf 0-0 0-0 0, Bynum 1-2 1-2 3. Totals 38-82 11-15 98.

Sacramento (114) – Artest 8-15 8-8 28, Thomas 7-10 0-0 14, Miller 7-11 4-5 18, Martin 4-9 3-4 12, Bibby 8-18 8-8 29, Wells 3-5 1-1 7, Abdur-Rahim 2-4 2-2 6. Totals 39-72 26-28 114.

3-Point Goals–L.A. Lakers 11-21 (Bryant 4-8, Parker 3-4, Odom 2-3, Cook 1-2, Jackson 1-4), Sacramento 10-19 (Bibby 5-9, Artest 4-6, Martin 1-3, Wells 0-1). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–L.A. Lakers 38 (Brown 8), Sacramento 45 (Miller 11). Assists–L.A. Lakers 22 (Bryant, Odom 7), Sacramento 25 (Bibby 7). Total Fouls–L.A. Lakers 26, Sacramento 17. Technicals–Wells. A–17,317. (17,317).

Mavericks 91, Cavaliers 87

Cleveland (87) – James 14-27 8-8 36, Gooden 2-6 0-0 4, Ilgauskas 7-17 3-4 17, Murray 5-11 2-2 12, Snow 1-7 1-2 3, Jones 3-6 0-0 9, D.Marshall 0-3 2-2 2, Varejao 2-3 0-0 4, Newble 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 34-80 16-18 87.

Dallas (91) – R.Marshall 2-3 0-0 4, Nowitzki 12-28 5-5 30, Diop 1-1 0-0 2, Daniels 7-15 3-4 17, Terry 7-17 5-7 20, Dampier 3-4 1-3 7, Stackhouse 4-14 1-2 9, Powell 0-1 0-0 0, Armstrong 0-2 2-2 2, Mbenga 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 36-85 17-23 91.

3-Point Goals–Cleveland 3-9 (Jones 3-5, James 0-2, D.Marshall 0-2), Dallas 2-10 (Nowitzki 1-3, Terry 1-4, Armstrong 0-1, Daniels 0-1, Stackhouse 0-1). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Cleveland 52 (Ilgauskas 13), Dallas 51 (Dampier, Nowitzki 13). Assists–Cleveland 17 (James, Snow 5), Dallas 17 (Nowitzki 6). Total Fouls–Cleveland 20, Dallas 14. A–20,425. (19,200).

Raptors 111, 76ers 97

Toronto (111) – Sow 1-1 0-0 2, Bosh 10-15 11-12 31, Villanueva 4-10 0-0 8, Peterson 5-12 2-2 14, James 6-12 0-0 14, Graham 5-7 4-4 14, Martin 4-8 6-6 18, Araujo 0-0 0-0 0, Bonner 3-8 2-2 10. Totals 38-73 25-26 111.

Philadelphia (97) – Korver 2-7 1-1 6, Webber 11-21 0-0 23, Hunter 3-3 2-8 8, Iguodala 3-9 13-15 19, Salmons 8-14 6-6 23, Dalembert 1-2 0-0 2, Barnes 5-8 4-6 14, L.Williams 0-4 2-2 2, Randolph 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 33-68 28-38 97.

3-Point Goals–Toronto 10-25 (Martin 4-6, Peterson 2-4, James 2-6, Bonner 2-7, Graham 0-1, Villanueva 0-1), Philadelphia 3-13 (Salmons 1-1, Webber 1-2, Korver 1-5, L.Williams 0-1, Iguodala 0-4). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Toronto 38 (Villanueva 14), Philadelphia 43 (Webber 11). Assists–Toronto 29 (Martin 12), Philadelphia 20 (Iguodala, Korver, Webber 5). Total Fouls–Toronto 25, Philadelphia 22. Technicals–Toronto Defensive Three Second. A–14,917. (20,444).

Spurs 96, Hornets 81

New Orleans (81) – Mason 0-1 0-0 0, West 6-13 2-2 14, Jackson 8-14 0-0 16, Paul 7-15 2-4 16, Snyder 4-8 1-2 9, Butler 4-7 1-1 9, Claxton 4-9 5-5 14, Williams 0-2 1-2 1, Smith 0-3 1-2 1, Johnson 0-1 1-2 1, Bass 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 33-73 14-20 81.

San Antonio (96) – Bowen 3-10 0-0 7, Duncan 6-9 5-6 17, Mohammed 4-6 4-4 12, Parker 8-16 4-5 20, Ginobili 0-7 5-7 5, Nesterovic 1-4 0-0 2, Finley 1-6 1-2 4, Horry 0-1 1-2 1, Barry 6-6 0-0 16, Udrih 3-6 3-4 10, Marks 1-1 0-0 2, Oberto 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 33-72 23-30 96.

3-Point Goals–New Orleans 1-6 (Claxton 1-1, Butler 0-1, Paul 0-1, Snyder 0-1, Smith 0-2), San Antonio 7-21 (Barry 4-4, Udrih 1-3, Bowen 1-4, Finley 1-4, Horry 0-1, Ginobili 0-5). Rebounds–New Orleans 41 (Butler 8), San Antonio 51 (Duncan, Mohammed 8). Assists–New Orleans 16 (Paul 7), San Antonio 26 (Parker 11). Total Fouls–New Orleans 24, San Antonio 17. Technicals–New Orleans coach Scott. A–18,797. (18,500).

Wizards 119, Bobcats 114

Washington (119) – Butler 9-18 7-8 25, Jamison 13-19 4-6 35, Haywood 3-7 2-2 8, Arenas 11-19 11-11 34, Jeffries 1-3 3-4 5, E.Thomas 1-1 1-2 3, Daniels 1-5 5-6 7, Ruffin 0-1 0-0 0, Blatche 0-1 0-0 0, Taylor 0-0 0-0 0, Storey 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 40-77 33-39 119.

Charlotte (114) – Wallace 4-11 7-10 15, Jones 5-14 5-6 18, Brezec 4-7 2-2 10, Knight 6-9 1-4 13, Felton 7-14 0-2 17, Carroll 4-9 1-2 11, Ely 3-7 4-7 10, Voskuhl 2-2 1-2 5, Rush 3-7 0-0 7, Robinson 2-5 4-4 8. Totals 40-85 25-39 114.

3-Point Goals–Washington 6-20 (Jamison 5-9, Arenas 1-6, Blatche 0-1, Daniels 0-1, Storey 0-1, Butler 0-2), Charlotte 9-24 (Felton 3-6, Jones 3-6, Carroll 2-5, Rush 1-4, Ely 0-1, Robinson 0-1, Wallace 0-1). Fouled Out–Jones, Wallace. Rebounds–Washington 46 (Jamison 16), Charlotte 56 (Brezec 9). Assists–Washington 20 (Arenas 7), Charlotte 19 (Knight 8). Total Fouls–Washington 29, Charlotte 29. A–13,721. (19,026).

NBA Leaders

Through March 12

Scoring

Rebounds

Assists

FG Percentage

College men

NCAA Tournament

All Times PST

OPENING ROUND

Dayton, Ohio

Monmouth, N.J. 71, Hampton 49

WASHINGTON REGIONAL

FIRST ROUND

Thursday, March 16

Greensboro, N.C.

Wichita St. (24-8) vs. Seton Hall (18-11), 9:20

Tennessee (21-7) vs. Winthrop (23-7), 11:40 a.m.

San Diego

Illinois (25-6) vs. Air Force (24-6), 4:25 p.m.

Washington (24-6) vs. Utah St. (23-8), 6:45 p.m.

Friday, March 17

Dayton, Ohio

Mich. St. (22-11) vs. George Mason (23-7), 4:10

North Carolina (22-7) vs. Murray St. (24-6), 6:30

Philadelphia

Connecticut (27-3) vs. Albany (21-10), 4:25 p.m.

Kentucky (21-12) vs. UAB (24-6), 6:45 p.m.

ATLANTA REGIONAL

First Round

Thursday, March 16

Greensboro, N.C.

GWU (26-2) vs. NC-Wilmington (25-7), 4:10

Duke (30-3) vs. Southern (19-12), 6:30 p.m.

Jacksonville, Fla.

LSU (23-8) vs. Iona (23-7), 4:10 p.m.

Syracuse (23-11) vs. Texas A&M (21-8), 6:40

Friday, March 17

Dallas

California (20-10) vs. N.C. State (21-9), 4:20 p.m.

Texas (27-6) vs. Pennsylvania (20-8), 6:40 p.m.

Auburn Hills, Mich.

Iowa (25-8) vs. NW State (25-7), 9:25 a.m.

W.Virginia (20-10) vs. So.Illinois (22-10), 11:45

MINNEAPOLIS REGIONAL

First Round

Thursday, March 16

Jacksonville, Fla.

Oklahoma (20-8) vs. Wis-Mlwkee (21-8), 9:25

Florida (27-6) vs. S.Alabama (24-6), 11:45 a.m.

Salt Lake City

Boston Coll. (26-7) vs. Pacific (24-7), 9:40 a.m.

Nevada (27-5) vs. Montana (23-6), Noon

Friday, March 17

Dayton, Ohio

Ohio State (25-5) vs. Davidson (20-10), 9:15 p.m.

Georgetown (21-9) vs. No.Iowa (23-9), 11:35 a.m.

Philadelphia

Arizona (19-12) vs. Wisconsin (19-11), 9:30 a.m.

Villanova (25-4) vs. Monmouth (19-14), 11:50

OAKLAND REGIONAL

First Round

Thursday, March 16

Salt Lake City

Gonzaga (27-3) vs. Xavier (21-10), 4:20 p.m.

Indiana (18-11) vs. San Diego St. (24-8), 6:40

San Diego

Marquette (20-10) vs. Alabama (17-12), 11:40

UCLA (27-6) vs. Belmont (20-10), 1:55 p.m.

Friday, March 17

Dallas

Arkansas (22-9) vs. Bucknell (26-4), 9:30 a.m.

Memphis (30-3) vs. Oral Roberts (21-11), 11:50

Auburn Hills, Mich.

Pittsburgh (24-7) vs. Kent State (25-8), 4:10 p.m.

Kansas (25-7) vs. Bradley (20-10), 6:30 p.m.

Monmouth 71, Hampton 49

Hampton (16-16) – Woodard 2-5 1-4 5, Cowan 6-14 0-0 12, Brown 0-3 0-2 0, Coleman 0-4 0-0 0, Granger 3-10 2-2 10, Williams 2-7 0-0 4, West 5-12 2-3 14, Bean 0-0 0-0 0, Mattox 0-2 0-0 0, L.Pehoua 0-1 0-0 0, Spencer 0-2 2-2 2, J.Pehoua 1-3 0-0 2, Clark 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 19-63 7-13 49.

Monmouth, N.J. (19-14) – Delic 5-11 2-2 14, Alston 3-6 0-1 7, Hallett 1-3 0-0 2, Azzarelli 2-5 0-0 4, Kenny 7-14 0-0 20, Nunner 0-0 0-0 0, Coleman 0-3 0-0 0, Shipman 5-9 0-0 11, Johnson 1-1 0-0 2, Bazaz 0-0 0-0 0, Wilson 1-3 2-3 4, Bunch 2-6 3-3 7. Totals 27-61 7-9 71.

Halftime–Monmouth 35, Hampton 20. 3-Point Goals–Hampton 4-15 (Granger 2-5, West 2-5, Spencer 0-1, Mattox 0-1, Coleman 0-1, Williams 0-2), Monmouth, N.J. 10-26 (Kenny 6-9, Delic 2-8, Alston 1-3, Shipman 1-4, Azzarelli 0-2). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Hampton 42 (Cowan 9), Monmouth, N.J. 38 (Alston 8). Assists–Hampton 7 (Coleman, Williams, Woodard 2), Monmouth, N.J. 21 (Azzarelli 9). Total Fouls–Hampton 11, Monmouth, N.J. 11. A–7,764.

NCAA Division II Tournament

REGIONAL

Third Round

Tuesday, March 14

Virginia Union 76, Georgia College & State 71

Barton 73, Alderson-Broaddus 70

Stonehill 89, Massachusetts-Lowell 80

Tarleton State 72, Northwest Missouri State 71

Arkansas-Monticello 89, Montevallo 86

So.Illinois-Edwardsville 64, So. Indiana 60

Winona State 96, Northern State, S.D. 86

QUARTERFINALS

At Springfield, Mass.

Wednesday, March 22

Ark-Monticello (22-10) vs. Seattle Pacific (25-5)

So.Illinois-Edwrdsvlle (25-6) vs. Va.Union (27-6)

Winona State (29-4) vs. Barton (28-3)

Tarleton State (27-6) vs. Stonehill (26-6)

NCAA Division III Tournament

SEMIFINALS

All Times PST

Friday, March 17

At Salem, Va.

Amherst (28-2) vs. Wittenberg (29-3), 3 p.m.

Illinois-Wesleyan (24-6) vs. Virginia-Wesleyan (28-3), 6 p.m.

NIT

All Times PST

OPENING ROUND

Tuesday, March 14

Manhattan 80, Fairleigh Dickinson 77

Butler 53, Miami (Ohio) 52

Akron 80, Temple 73, OT

Charlotte 77, Georgia Southern 61

Rutgers 76, Penn State 71

UTEP 85, Lipscomb 66

Delaware State 58, Northern Arizona 53

Stanford 65, Virginia 49

FIRST ROUND

Wednesday, March 15

W.Kentucky (23-7) at S.Carolina (18-15), 7 p.m.

Vanderbilt (17-12) at Notre Dame (15-13), 7 p.m.

Louisiana Tech (20-12) at Clemson (18-12), 7

Wake Forest (17-16) at Minnesota (15-14), 7 p.m.

BYU (20-8) at Houston (20-9), 8:30 p.m.

Oklahoma State (17-15) at Miami (16-15), 9 p.m.

Old Dominion (21-9) at Colorado (20-9), 9 p.m.

College women

NCAA Tournament

All Times PST

CLEVELAND REGIONAL

First Round

Saturday, March 18

Nashville, Tenn.

UC Riverside (16-14) vs. North Carolina (29-1), 5

Louisville (19-9) vs. Vanderbilt (20-10), TBA

Sunday, March 19

West Lafayette, Ind.

Missouri State (17-14) vs. Purdue (24-6), 9 a.m.

Bowling Green (28-2) vs. UCLA (20-10), TBA

Trenton, N.J.

Dartmouth (23-6) vs. Rutgers (25-4), 4 p.m.

TCU (18-11) vs. Texas A&M (23-8), TBA

Norfolk, Va.

Army (20-10) vs. Tennessee (28-4), 9 a.m.

Old Dominion (22-8) vs. GWU (22-8), TBA

ALBUQUERQUE REGIONAL

Saturday, March 18

Tucson, Ariz.

Middle Tenn. (20-10) vs. Utah (24-6), 10 a.m.

S.F. Austin (23-7) vs. Arizona St. (24-6), TBA

No.Arizona (22-10) vs. Baylor (24-6), 5 p.m.

New Mexico (21-9) vs. Florida (21-8), TBA

Sunday, March 19

West Lafayette, Ind.

Notre Dame (18-11) vs. Boston Coll. (19-11), 4

Oakland, Mich. (15-15) vs. Ohio St. (28-2), TBA

University Park, Pa.

California (18-11) vs. St. John’s (21-7), 9 a.m.

Sacred Heart (26-4) vs. Maryland (28-4), TBA

BRIDGEPORT REGIONAL

Saturday, March 18

Chicago

Wis-Mlwkee (22-8) vs. Mich. St. (22-9), 9 a.m.

Chattanooga (27-3) vs. Kentucky (21-8), TBA

Sunday, March 19

Norfolk, Va.

Southern (20-10) vs. Duke (26-3), 4 p.m.

So.Florida (19-11) vs. Southern Cal (18-11), TBA

Trenton, N.J.

Hartford (26-3) vs. Temple (24-7), 9 a.m.

Marist (23-6) vs. Georgia (21-8), TBA

University Park, Pa.

Missouri (21-9) vs. Virginia Tech (20-9), 4 p.m.

Coppin State (22-8) vs. Connecticut (29-4), TBA

SAN ANTONIO REGIONAL

Saturday, March 18

Nashville, Tenn.

Washington (18-10) vs. Minnesota (19-9), 9 a.m.

Florida Atlantic (20-10) vs. LSU (27-3), TBA

Chicago

Liberty (25-5) vs. DePaul (25-6), 5 p.m.

Tulsa (25-5) VS. NC State (19-11), TBA

Denver

Pepperdine (14-16) vs. Oklahoma (29-4), 10 a.m.

Iowa (17-11) vs. BYU (25-5), TBA

Louisiana Tech (26-4) vs. Florida St. (19-9), 5

SE Missouri St. (22-8) vs. Stanford (23-7), TBA

NCAA Division II Tournament

QUARTERFINALS

At Hot Springs, Ark.

Wednesday, March 22

St. Cloud State (28-4) vs. Shaw (29-4), 9 a.m.

Emporia St. (28-4) vs. American Int’l (24-7), 11

CS-Chico (27-3) vs. Henderson St. (29-4), 3

Charleston (31-2) vs. Gr. Valley St. (30-3), 5

NCAA Division III Tournament

SEMIFINALS

Friday, March 17

So.Maine (31-1) vs. Hardin-Simmons (24-5)

Scranton (30-1) vs. Hope (31-1)

Women’s NIT

PRELIMINARY ROUND

Wednesday, March 15

Stony Brook at Hofstra, 4 p.m.

Belmont at Tennessee Tech, 4 p.m.

Jackson State at Rice, 5 p.m.

Western Illinois at Illinois, 5 p.m.

FOOTBALL

NFL Europe

Saturday’s Games

Cologne at Hamburg

Berlin at Amsterdam

Frankfurt at Rhein

AFL

All Times PST

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

Thursday’s Game

Utah at Grand Rapids, 4 p.m.

Friday’s Games

Chicago at Nashville, 5 p.m.

Arizona at Las Vegas, 7:30 p.m.

Georgia at San Jose, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games

Philadelphia at Columbus, 4 p.m.

New York at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m.

Kansas City at Austin, 5 p.m.

Sunday’s Games

Dallas at Orlando, 9 a.m.

Colorado at Los Angeles, 3:30 p.m.

HOCKEY

NHL

All Times PST

EASTERN CONFERENCE

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Tuesday’s Results

Buffalo 6, Washington 4

Carolina 5, N.Y. Rangers 3

Ottawa 4, Tampa Bay 3

Toronto 5, Boston 4, SO

N.Y. Islanders 6, New Jersey 1

Edmonton 2, Minnesota 1

Nashville 5, Vancouver 0

Phoenix 6, Los Angeles 2

Today’s Games

Philadelphia at Florida, 4 p.m.

Anaheim at Detroit, 4:30 p.m.

Columbus at Chicago, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday’s Games

Toronto at Buffalo, 4 p.m.

Ottawa at Boston, 4 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Atlanta, 4 p.m.

Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 4 p.m.

Carolina at Montreal, 4:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 4:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Nashville, 5 p.m.

Calgary at Edmonton, 6 p.m.

St. Louis at San Jose, 7:30 p.m.

Dallas at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m.

Coyotes 6, Kings 2

First Period—1, Los Angeles, Cowan 8 (Giuliano, Miller), 4:11. 2, Phoenix, Doan 23 (Reinprecht, Sjostrom), 8:09. 3, Phoenix, Saprykin 11 (Sanderson), 9:11. 4, Phoenix, Devereaux 8 (Comrie, Mara), 9:58. Second Period—5, Phoenix, Ricci 9 (Seidenberg, Sjostrom), 6:25 (pp). Third Period—6, Phoenix, Sanderson 22 (Kvasha, Joseph), 1:07. 7, Phoenix, Scatchard 15 (Sanderson, Morris), 7:32 (pp). 8, Los Angeles, Robitaille 15 (Roenick, Corvo), 14:46 (pp).

Devils 6, Islanders 1

First Period–1, N.Y. Islanders, Tambellini 1 (Bates, Blake), 7:23. 2, N.Y. Islanders, Bergenheim 1 (Yashin, Zhitnik), 14:55. Second Period–3, N.Y. Islanders, Yashin 20 (Bergenheim, Bouchard), 11:09. 4, N.Y. Islanders, Yashin 21 (Bergenheim, Martinek), 18:18. Third Period–5, N.Y. Islanders, Bates 12 (Campoli), :36. 6, N.Y. Islanders, Erskine 1, 5:01. 7, New Jersey, Martin 4 (Rasmussen, White), 10:59.

Hurricanes 5, Rangers 3

First Period–1, Carolina, Cullen 22 (A.Ward, C.Adams), 8:57. 2, N.Y. Rangers, Nylander 16 (Tyutin, Jagr), 14:32. Second Period–3, Carolina, Weight 13 (Wesley, Ladd), 3:07. 4, Carolina, Weight 14 (Whitney, Staal), 11:08 (pp). 5, N.Y. Rangers, Nylander 17 (Ozolinsh, Prucha), 19:43 (pp). Third Period–6, Carolina, Commodore 2 (Williams, Weight), 5:47. 7, N.Y. Rangers, Sykora 16 (Rozsival, Poti), 18:13. 8, Carolina, Stillman 17, 19:04 (en).

Maple Leafs 5, Bruins 4 (SO)

Toronto won shootout 1-0

First Period–1, Boston, Reasoner 10 (Czerkawski, Leetch), 5:49 (pp). 2, Toronto, Sundin 15 (Kaberle, Antropov), 15:14. 3, Boston, Sturm 24 (Boyes), 15:45. Second Period–4, Boston, Sturm 25 (Bergeron, B.Stuart), :36 (pp). 5, Toronto, Allison 14 (Domi, Kilger), 7:39. 6, Boston, Murray 20 (Reasoner, Alberts), 12:47. 7, Toronto, Sundin 16 (McCabe, Tucker), 15:08 (pp). 8, Toronto, McCabe 19 (Kaberle, Sundin), 15:43 (pp). Third Period–None. Overtime–None. Shootout–Toronto 1 (Sundin NG, Tucker G); Boston 0 (Boyes NG, Bergeron NG, Sturm NG).

Oilers 2, Wild 1

First Period–1, Edmonton, Pronger 11 (Spacek, Smyth), 8:35. Second Period–2, Edmonton, Smyth 31 (Spacek, Hemsky), 7:03 (pp). Third Period–3, Minnesota, Foster 10 (White, Bouchard), 3:00 (pp).

Predators 5, Canucks 0

First Period–1, Nashville, Hamhuis 3 (Hall, Hartnell), 3:05 (sh). Second Period–2, Nashville, Tootoo 2 (Witt, Kariya), 8:28. 3, Nashville, Upshall 7 (Hamhuis, Sullivan), 15:55. Third Period–4, Nashville, Smithson 5 (Sullivan), 8:28. 5, Nashville, Hartnell 22 (Sullivan, Zidlicky), 10:31.

Sabres 6, Capitals 4

First Period–1, Buffalo, Connolly 11 (Numminen), 5:31. 2, Washington, Clymer 13 (Ovechkin, Clark), 7:57. 3, Washington, Ovechkin 43 (Zubrus, Clymer), 19:11 (pp). 4, Washington, Halpern 5 (Majesky), 19:19. Second Period–5, Buffalo, Briere 18 (Connolly, Kalinin), 3:52 (pp). 6, Buffalo, Briere 19 (Hecht, Dumont), 5:58. 7, Washington, Clymer 19 (Zubrus, Ovechkin), 19:55 (pp). Third Period–8, Buffalo, Roy 15 (Afinogenov, Numminen), 13:07 (pp). 9, Buffalo, Kotalik 24 (Hecht, Briere), 18:17. 10, Buffalo, Afinogenov 17 (Briere, Lydman), 19:59 (en).

Senators 4, Lightning 3

First Period–1, Tampa Bay, Lecavalier 29 (Prospal, Boyle), 2:18. 2, Ottawa, Neil 14 (Heatley, Spezza), 4:42 (pp). Second Period–3, Tampa Bay, Lecavalier 30 (Prospal, Kubina), 4:49 (pp). 4, Tampa Bay, Afanasekov 6 (Artyukhin), 5:18. 5, Ottawa, Meszaros 6 (Fisher, Schaefer), 19:45. Third Period–6, Ottawa, Heatley 38 (Spezza, Alfredsson), 4:19 (pp). 7, Ottawa, Alfredsson 37 (Spezza, Heatley), 19:54.

NHL Scoring Leaders

WHL

EASTERN CONFERENCE

WESTERN CONFERENCE

x-clinched playoff berth

Two points for a win, one for an OT or SO loss.

Tuesday’s Result

Moose Jaw 4, Saskatoon 3 (OT)

Today’s Games

Kootenay at Kelowna

Lethbridge at Medicine Hat

Everett at Portland

Regina at Prince Albert

Prince George at Spokane

Seattle at Tri-City

TENNIS

Pacific Life Open

ATP – WTA TOUR

At The Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Calif.

Purse: Men, $2.7 million; Women, $2.1 million

SINGLES

MEN

Third Round

Roger Federer (1), Switzerland, def. Olivier Rochus (30), Belgium, 3-6, 6-2, 7-5.

Marcos Baghdatis (25), Cyprus, def. Gaston Gaudio (7), Argentina, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-2.

Tomas Berdych (23), Czech Republic, def. Lleyton Hewitt (9), Australia, 7-5, 6-3.

Richard Gasquet (16), France, def. Dominik Hrbaty (19), Slovakia, 6-3, 6-4.

Sebastien Grosjean (20), France, def. Xavier Malisse, Belgium, 6-4, 6-7 (10), 6-2.

Ivan Ljubicic (6), Croatia, def. Gael Monfils (27), France, 6-3, 6-2.

Mario Ancic (21), Croatia, def. Paul-Henri Mathieu, France, 7-6 (5), 6-3.

WOMEN

Fourth Round

Justine Henin-Hardenne (1), Belgium, def. Ai Sugiyama (14), Japan, 6-2, 6-1.

Martina Hingis (19), Switzerland, def. Lindsay Davenport (2), United States, 6-3, 1-6, 6-2.

Maria Sharapova (3), Russia, def. Shahar Peer (21), 7-6 (2), 6-1.

Elena Dementieva (4), Russia, def. Li Na, China, 6-3, 6-2.

Dinara Safina (10), Russia, def. Anastasia Myskina (5), Russia, 6-1, 6-3.

Anna-Lena Groenefeld (7), Germany, def. Maret Ani, Estonia, 6-1, 6-4.

Ana Ivanovic (8), Serbia & Montenegro, def. Anna Chakvetadze (22), Russia, 6-3, 6-3.

Gisela Dulko (17), Argentina, def. Emma Laine, Finland, 7-5, 7-6 (3).

ATP Money Leaders

Through March 5

WTA Tour Money Leaders

Through March 4

MOVES

BASEBALL

American League

BOSTON RED SOX–Agreed to terms with Terry Francona, manager, on a two-year contract extension through 2008. Returned RHP Jamie Vermilyea to Toronto.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX–Optioned RHP Charlie Haeger, INF Pedro Lopez, INF Casey Rogowski and C Chris Stewart to Charlotte of the IL. Assigned RHP Lance Broadway and LHP Ray Liotta to their minor league camp.

MINNESOTA TWINS–Optioned RHP J.D. Durbin, RHP Pat Neshek and OF Alex Romero to Rochester of the IL and LHP Errol Simonitsch to New Britain of the Eastern League. Optioned LHP Justin Jones, LHP Jose Mijares and RHP Adam Harben to their minor league camp. Assigned INF Tommy Watkins, C Kyle Phillips, OF Denard Span and OF Kevin West to their minor league camp.

TEXAS RANGERS–Assigned LHP Jesse Carlson to their minor league camp.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS–Optioned RHP Ryan Houston to Syracuse of the IL and RHP Vince Perkins to New Hampshire of the Eastern League.

National League

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS–Optioned RHP Edgar Gonzalez, RHP Tony Pena, RHP Mike Schultz, LHP Doug Slaten and OF Chris Young to their minor league camp. Assigned LHP Bill Murphy to their minor league camp.

CHICAGO CUBS–Optioned RHP Carlos Marmol and INF Scott Moore to West Tenn of the Southern League. Assigned RHP Brian Boehringer, LHP Carmen Pignatiello, INF Brandon Sing, OF Buck Coats and OF Adam Greenberg to their minor league camp.

COLORADO ROCKIES–Assigned RHP Manuel Corpas, LHP Justin Hampson, C Chris Iannetta, INF Jayson Nix, OF Jeff Salazar, RHP Mike Esposito, LHP Zack Parker, INF Troy Tulowitzki, RHP Ubaldo Jimenez, RHP Jim Miller, RHP Juan Morillo, RHP Sandy Nin, RHP Ramon Ramirez, RHP Eduardo Sierra and RHP Judd Songster to their minor league camp.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES–Optioned OF Michael Bourn and LHP Daniel Haigwood to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the IL and RHP Scott Mathieson and RHP Zack Segovia to Reading of the Eastern League. Assigned C John Vanden Berg, C Jason Jaramillo, LHP Gio Gonzalez, LHP Matt White, RHP Aaron Myette and RHP Jeremy Cummings to their minor league camp.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS–Named Joe Hickey vice president of corporate alliances. Optioned 3B-OF Tony Blanco to Potomac of the Carolina League. Assigned OF Mike Vento and OF Alex Escobar to their minor league camp.

BASKETBALL

Women’s National Basketball Association

CHARLOTTE STING–Named Shelley Patterson assistant coach.

FOOTBALL

National Football League

CAROLINA PANTHERS–Signed S Shaun Williams.

DALLAS COWBOYS–Released WR Keyshawn Johnson.

DENVER BRONCOS–Named Rick Smith assistant general manager.

DETROIT LIONS–Re-signed DE Kalimba Edwards to a five-year contract and KR Eddie Drummond.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS–Signed OT Mike Williams. Re-signed CB Terry Cousin and DE Marcellus Wiley.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS–Agreed to terms with G Will Shields on a four-year contract.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS–Agreed to terms with QB Drew Brees on a six-year contract.

NEW YORK GIANTS–Signed CB Sam Madison, CB R.W. McQuarters, CB Jason Bell and S Quentin Harris. Re-signed PR-KR Chad Morton, T Bob Whitfield and QB Tim Hasselbeck.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES–Signed TE Matt Schobel to a five-year contract. Released WR Terrell Owens.

ST. LOUIS RAMS–Signed CB Fakhir Brown to a five-year contract.

TENNESSEE TITANS–Signed WR David Givens. Agreed to terms with C Kevin Mawae.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS–Re-signed LB Khary Campbell.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League

LOS ANGELES KINGS–Activated RW Pavol Demitra from injured reserve.

SAN JOSE SHARKS–Assigned G Nolan Schaeffer to Cleveland of the AHL.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS–Signed RW Stephen Werner to a two-year contract. Recalled F Jakub Klepis from Hershey of the AHL. Assigned F Kris Beech and F Boyd Gordon to Hershey.

COLLEGE

ARIZONA WESTERN–Named Jason Smith volleyball coach.

DUKE–Named Larry Kerr assistant football coach and special teams coordinator.

NORTHERN COLORADO–Named Bobby Bernal-Wood wide receivers coach and Mike Ringler tight ends coach.

OHIO–Announced the resignation of Lynn Bria, women’s basketball coach.

SAVANNAH STATE–Announced the resignation of Richard Basil, football coach.

WESTERN CONNECTICUT–Named Gregory Poole women’s volleyball coach.

TODAY’S ODDS

America’s Line

NBA

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

a–Atlanta region; m–Minneapolis region; o–Oakland region; w–Washington, D.C. region. Note: The (C) after the opening line denotes that California opened as a favorite.