Beckham flies to Finland for surgery (AP)
AP - David Beckham says he hopes to make a "swift and full recovery" from his torn left Achilles' tendon after leaving Monday for surgery which will keep him out of the World Cup.
Kansas earns overall top seed in NCAA tournament (AP)

Syracuse's Arinze Onuaku talks to reporters after a news conference about the NCAA college basketball tournament in Syracuse, N.Y., Sunday, March 14, 2010. Syracuse faces Vermont on Friday. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)AP - The selection committee made its choices. Now, it's America's turn.
Els holds off Schwartzel to win at Doral by 4 (AP)

Ernie Els, center, of South Africa, gestures to the crowd as he walks off the course after winning the CA Championship golf tournament in Doral, Fla., Sunday, March 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)AP - For maybe the first time in his life, Charl Schwartzel found himself rooting against Ernie Els.
Canada takes 3 silver medals at Paralympics (AP)

Josh Dueck, of Canada, kisses his silver medal for men's slalom sit-ski at the Winter Paralympic Games in Whistler, British Columbia, Sunday, March 14, 2010. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)AP - Make it three medals for Canada at the Paralympic Games.
Tomlinson signs 2-year deal with Jets (AP)

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2010, file photo, San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson carries the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in San Diego. The Minnesota Vikings wined and dined LaDainian Tomlinson on Wednesday night, then spent much of Thursday, March 11, 2010, meeting with the star running back in hopes of pairing him with Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)AP - LaDainian Tomlinson is bolting for the Big Apple.
Last-minute changes create confusing selection day (AP)

Daniel G. Guerrero, chairman of the NCAA selection committee and the athletic director at UCLA, talks with the media about the tournament selection and seeding choices while on a conference call from Indianapolis on Sunday, March 14, 2010. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)AP - The NCAA tournament selection committee spent five days poring over resumes of every team it thought deserved a chance to make this year's bracket.
LT signs with Jets, Browns trade Quinn to Broncos (AP)

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2010, file photo, San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson carries the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in San Diego. The Minnesota Vikings wined and dined LaDainian Tomlinson on Wednesday night, then spent much of Thursday, March 11, 2010, meeting with the star running back in hopes of pairing him with Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)AP - LaDainian Tomlinson found a new home, while the Cleveland Browns cleaned house.
Diamondbacks beat Rockies 8-7 in Mexico (AP)
AP - Conor Jackson and Adam LaRoche homered for the Arizona Diamondbacks in an 8-7 win over a Colorado split squad Sunday.
Arenas: 'I deserve to be punished' for gun prank (AP)
AP - Gilbert Arenas says he deserves to be punished for bringing guns to the locker room.
North Carolina, UConn lend big names to NIT field (AP)

North Carolina's Roy Williams speaks to his players during an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Tech in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 11, 2010. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)AP - North Carolina and UConn are lending some serious star power to the NIT.
Premier League strugglers Hull sack manager (AFP)

English Premier League side Hull have relieved manager Phil Brown, seen here on March 13, of his duties with immediate effect as the side remain mired in the relegation zone.(AFP/File/Andrew Yates)AFP - English Premier League side Hull announced on Monday they had relieved manager Phil Brown of his duties with immediate effect and placed him on gardening leave.
France outclass Italy to stay on course for rugby Grand Slam (AFP)

France's left wing Alexis Palisson (R) runs with the ball in front of Italy's n°8 Alessandro Zanni during the Six Nations tournament rugby union match France vs. Italy at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. France stayed on course for their first Grand Slam since 2004 on Sunday as they outclassed Italy 46-20.(AFP/Franck Fife)AFP - France stayed on course for their first Grand Slam since 2004 on Sunday as they outclassed Italy 46-20 in their Six Nations clash at the Stade de France.
Sedins, Luongo lead Canucks past Flames (AP)

Calgary Flames' Vesa Toskala, of Finland, is hit by the puck during second period NHL action against the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday March 14, 2010. Toskala came into the game after Miikka Kiprusoff, of Finland, was pulled from the game after the first period. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Darryl Dyck)AP - Identical twins Henrik and Daniel Sedin set each other up for first-period goals, Roberto Luongo made 32 saves, and the Vancouver Canucks hung on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Sunday night.
Zheng beats Sharapova in Paribas Open fourth round (AFP)

China's Zheng Jie returns a shot during a match with Russia's Maria Sharapova at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California. Zheng has battled past former champion Maria Sharapova 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 to reach the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open.(AFP/Getty Images/Matthew Stockman)AFP - China's Zheng Jie has battled past former champion Maria Sharapova 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 to reach the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open.
Collins, Streelman lead Puerto Rico Open (AP)

US' Kevin Stadler hits out of a bunker on the six hole green during the third round of the Puerto Rico Open PGA golf tournament at the Trump International Golf Club in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, Sunday, March 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo)AP - Chad Collins is getting used to surging the top of the Puerto Rico Open leaderboard with his strong short game just before darkness suspends play in the rain-delayed competition.
UFC to show upcoming events in movie theaters (AP)
AP - The UFC is headed to the big screen.
Pacquiao dominates Clottey for decision (AP)

Joshua Clottey of Ghana (left) defends himself against Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines during their World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title fight at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas on March 13. Filipinos rejoiced at boxing hero Pacquiao's victory after the country's electricity provider pulled out all the stops to ensure people could watch the fight.(AFP/Chris Cozzone)AP - Fighting on the star, Manny Pacquiao showed once again why he is such a star.
Andretti uninjured after scary accident in Brazil (AP)

Brazil's Mario Moraes, top, crashes with U.S. Marco Andretti at the start of the IndyCar race in Sao Paulo, Sunday, March 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)AP - Marco Andretti escaped injury after being involved in a scary accident at the start of the Sao Paulo Indy 300 on Sunday.
Lindsey Vonn clinches 3rd World Cup overall title (AP)

Lindsey Vonn of the United States kisses the trophy of the alpine ski, Women's World Cup super-G discipline title, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Friday, March 12, 2010. Vonn has won her third straight overall World Cup title. The American, who won the final super-G of the season Friday, also picked up titles in the downhill, the super-G and the combined events. Vonn became the first woman to win three straight overall titles since Petra Kronberger of Austria in 1990-92. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta)AP - Lindsey Vonn finished with a fitting flourish, the perfect way to cap a nearly perfect season, one chock full of victories, medals, trophies — and injuries.