Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Sports

Kevin Millar is with the Cubs on a nonroster contract, trying to make the team as a third baseman.
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Kevin Millar is with the Cubs on a nonroster contract, trying to make the team as a third baseman.

Kevin Millar was with Boston when it won its first World Series in 86 years. Can he help the Chicago Cubs end their long drought?

Santana, Though Rusty, Passes Test

The Mets’ ace allowed four runs and six hits against Houston, but he reported no problems with his surgically cleaned left elbow.

Rodriguez Says He Is at Ease Amid Scrutiny

Alex Rodriguez said that although federal investigators want to meet with him about his ties to a Canadian doctor under investigation, he was at ease.

No. 1 UConn 60, No. 8 West Virginia 32

No. 1 UConn Improvises to All-Too-Familiar Tune

UConn won its 72nd consecutive game, an N.C.A.A. women’s record, and another Big East title on Tuesday.

Irish Rethinking Football Independence

With the Big Ten and Pacific-10 considering expansion, Notre Dame is being forced to explore options for its future.

Retaliation in Nascar Draws Only Probation

After imploring drivers to be more aggressive on the racetrack this season to help rebuild fading fan support, Nascar issued a probation to Carl Edwards.

Multimedia

Slide Show: Photo Replay: March 8

A view of the day in sports, including cycling in France and tennis in Chile.

Video: The Defining Performances

Which athletes transcended the Vancouver Games and which will have a lasting impact?

Olympics Multimedia

Interactive graphics, videos, photographs and multimedia features from the 2010 Olympics.

College Basketball

Create a group and invite friends to fill out an interactive N.C.A.A. Tournament bracket when the men's field is announced on Sunday. You can compete with Times readers to win a new Apple iPad.

Sports of The Times
St. John’s Rolls On, With No Fight From UConn

St. John’s gets to play another day in the Big East tournament. And Connecticut does not. Both good.

Sports of The Times

Rollins Puts Away His Crystal Ball

Jimmy Rollins’s decision to tone down the verbal part of his game coincides with Philadelphia’s arrival as a recent World Series champion and consistent contender.

It’s New York. It’s the Stadium. It’s the Pinstripe Bowl.

The team’s president says the bowl game will be a hit because it will be run by the Yankees and played at Yankee Stadium.

In the Arena

Davis Cup Short of Stars but Not of Heroes

Under attack again from inside and outside the game and short on star power, the Davis Cup showed why it is worth saving in a memorable first round.

Photo Replay: March 9

A view of the day in sports, full of winter sports and even a soccer game in the snow in Japan.

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