Garciaparra retires as member of Boston Red Sox (AP)
AP - Nomar Garciaparra has retired as a member of the Boston Red Sox.
A-Rod: Lawyers are setting up interview with feds (AP)

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez slaps a pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Maholm up the middle, driving in two runs during a spring training baseball game in Bradenton, Fla., Monday, March 8, 2010.  (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)AP - Alex Rodriguez's lawyers are setting up an interview with federal authorities as part of an investigation into a Canadian doctor who is the focus of a cross-border drug smuggling case involving human growth hormone.


NHL GMs set framework for rule on hits to head (AP)
AP - NHL general managers have developed the framework for a new rule that punishes hits to the head.
Riesch tops Vonn in final World Cup downhill (AP)

Lindsey Vonn of the United States races to the second place, during an alpine ski, Women's World Cup downhill event in Garmisch Partenkirchen, Germany, Wednesday, March 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Elvis Piazzi )AP - Lindsey Vonn finished second to Maria Riesch of Germany in the final downhill of the season Wednesday, failing to clinch the World Cup overall title but maintaining a huge lead with three races to go.


NASCAR puts Carl Edwards on probation for 3 races (AP)

FILE - In this March 7, 2010, file photo,  Brad Keselowski (12) flips after being nudged by Carl Edwards, right, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 500 auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. Sticking with its 'boys, have at it' attitude, NASCAR placed Carl Edwards on probation for three races Tuesday for deliberately wrecking Brad Keselowski's car last weekend in Atlanta.  (AP Photo/Joe Sebo, File)AP - Sticking with its "boys, have at it" attitude, NASCAR won't force Carl Edwards to miss any races after he deliberately wrecked Brad Keselowski's car last weekend in Atlanta.


No. 12 Butler routs Wright St. 70-45 (AP)

Butler's Ronald Nored, right, looks to shoot over Wright State's Scott Grote in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Horizon League men's tournament in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)AP - No. 12 Butler insists the real work is just beginning.


Lawyers: Respect Roethlisberger accuser's privacy (AP)

Police in Georgia said on Monday they hope to interview Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, pictured in 2009, regarding a sexual assault accusation against him, an accusation a lawyer for the Steelers quarterback denied.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Karl Walter)AP - Attorneys for the woman who accuses Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault said that she did the right thing by going to police and asked for privacy in a statement Tuesday.


Halladay shuts down Braves (AP)
AP - Roy Halladay pitched three shutout innings and struck out five in his second spring appearance as the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Atlanta Braves, 7-4, on Tuesday.
Kobe sinks Raptors as Lakers end losing run (Reuters)
Reuters - Kobe Bryant delivered yet another game-winning shot to help the Los Angeles Lakers snap a three-game losing streak with a 109-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday.
Stephenson leads Cincinnati over Rutgers (AP)

Cincinnati's Lance Stephenson saves a loose ball from going out of bounds in the first half of their first round NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers in the Big East Conference tournament Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in New York.  (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)AP - Lance Stephenson celebrated being selected Big East Rookie of the Year by making the deciding free throw with 1.8 seconds to play, leading Cincinnati to a 69-68 opening-round victory over Rutgers on Tuesday night.


Payback time for Berbatov as United aim to slay Milan jinx (AFP)

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring against AC Milan during their Champions League last 16, 1st leg match on February 16, at San Siro stadium in Milan. Manchester United won 3-2.(AFP/File/Damien Meyer)AFP - Dimitar Berbatov will never have a better opportunity to convince the Manchester United faithful that he was worth the 30.75 million pounds it cost to prise him away from Tottenham.


Sagan speeds to Paris-Nice third stage (AFP)

Italian Liquigas cycling team's Slovakia's Peter Sagan celebrates on the finish line at the end of the 155 km third stage of the 2010 Paris-Nice cycling race run between Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche and Aurillac. Sagan won the shortened third stage of the Paris-Nice race in central France.(AFP/Pascal Pavani)AFP - Slovakian youngster Peter Sagan of the Liquigas team won the shortened third stage of the Paris-Nice race in central France here on Wednesday.


Garon, Blue Jackets beat Ducks 5-2 (AP)

Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf, back, and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin (51) fight during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)AP - Jakub Voracek scored during Columbus' first power play and set up another second-period goal by Fedor Tyutin to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.


Henin, Clijsters look to shake things up at Indian Wells (AFP)

Former world number ones Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters, pictured on March 1, of Belgium will provide some early headaches for top seeds at the WTA Indian Wells tournament which begins Wednesday.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Jeff Zelevansky)AFP - Former world number ones Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters of Belgium will provide some early headaches for top seeds at the WTA Indian Wells tournament which begins Wednesday.


Ping waives settlement on square grooves (AP)
AP - The 20-year-old Ping wedges with square-shaped grooves will no longer be allowed on the PGA Tour starting March 29 under an agreement reached Monday with Ping executives.
UFC to show upcoming events in movie theaters (AP)
AP - The UFC is headed to the big screen.
Police: Boxer's friend arrested in Vegas shooting (AP)
AP - A man who police say was part of boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s entourage is facing charges of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon stemming from an August shooting outside a Las Vegas skating rink, authorities said Tuesday.
Michael Waltrip to enter Talladega race (AP)
AP - Michael Waltrip will enter the Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway with help from a longtime sponsor.
Reebok: progress made in search for Crosby gear (AP)
AP - Reebok says its tipline and $10,000 reward for Sidney Crosby's missing Olympic glove and stick are already paying dividends.