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Witnesses: Roethlisberger's 'bodyguards' blocked the wayUSA Today - - 32 minutes ago Friends who were a woman the night she filed a sexual assault complaint against Ben Roethlisberger told investigators that "bodyguards" for the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback prevented them from reaching her when she was ... Will the Steelers entertain trade offers for Ben Roethlisberger? SportingNews.com Steelers ready to punish Roethlisberger, but await NFL action The Canadian Press Tiger Woods adds Quail Hollow to scheduleThe Associated Press - - 1 hour ago CHARLOTTE, NC - Out of golf for five months until the Masters, Tiger Woods is waiting only two weeks to tee it up again. Woods announced Thursday he will play the Quail Hollow Championship, which begins April 29. Tiger Woods announces his next tournament Orlando Sentinel Chiefs sign three, including CroyleFresno Bee - 30 minutes ago By Sports Network - The Sports Network The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Wednesday that quarterback Brodie Croyle, center Rudy Niswanger and offensive tackle Ryan O'Callaghan signed their free agent tenders. Croyle among group to re-sign with Chiefs ProFootballTalk Sabres-Bruins goalie duel will be battle of little things; more notesSI.com - 57 minutes ago AP Across North America and even in some pockets of hockey-heavy Boston, the perception seems to be that if there is an advantage for Buffalo in its first-round series with the Bruins, it's that the Sabres have Ryan Miller, an experienced goalie, ... Sabres' Hecht may miss series NHL.com Bruins D Andrew Ference will play in Game 1 of playoff series against Sabres The Canadian Press NBA Playoff Preview - Boston vs. MiamiSeattle Post Intelligencer - 1 hour ago (Sports Network) - Age vs. experience will be the story line to watch in the Eastern Conference quarterfinal matchup between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. Sox shutout by TwinsBoston Globe - - 1 hour ago MINNEAPOLIS - Francisco Liriano often looked like the pre-Tommy John surgery version of his former self in an 8-0 win over the Red Sox today at Target Field. Liriano pitches Twins past sloppy Red Sox 8-0 The Associated Press Clippers fire Hughes to start off-season changesUSA Today - - 57 minutes ago LOS ANGELES - The Clippers wasted no time in beginning an expected litany of changes this off-season, firing Kim Hughes as interim head coach on Thursday. Clippers Sack Interim Coach Hughes New York Times Tiger's father-son Nike ad rated a dudUSA Today - 9 hours ago In golfing terms, the Tiger Woods ad for Nike that used a voiceover from his deceased father was scored a quadruple bogey by viewers. Jackie's debut celebrated in PhiladelphiaMLB.com - - 2 hours ago PHILADELPHIA -- In the Phillies' dugout before Thursday's game against the Nationals, a souvenir was passed back and forth between center fielder Shane Victorino and first baseman Ryan Howard. Now honoring No. 42: Jackie Robinson Day under way Atlanta Journal Constitution Nats Journal: Bergmann designated for assignmentWashington Post - - 1 hour ago To make room for starting pitcher Scott Olsen, the Nationals today designated relief pitcher Jason Bergmann for assignment. In an effort to improve their shaky bullpen, the Nationals potentially cut ties with a pitcher who has been with ... Lidge healthy, targets late April returnMLB.com - - 1 hour ago Brad Lidge is scheduled to throw for Clearwater on Saturday and possibly again Monday. (AP) By Todd Zolecki / MLB.com PHILADELPHIA -- Closer Brad Lidge said Thursday he is 100 percent healthy, but not 100 percent ready to rejoin the Phillies. Lidge, Romero Hoping to Return Before May Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia Choo's homer pushes Tribe past RangersMLB.com - - 3 hours ago The Indians looked destined for defeat Thursday afternoon, with Huff on track to be penalized severely for the one bad pitch he made in the fourth inning. Huff pitches complete game, Indians top Texas 3-2 The Associated Press 76ers fire coach Eddie Jordan after 1 seasonSI.com - 41 minutes ago PHILADELPHIA (AP) -Samuel Dalembert has become numb to the coaching changes. In and out of Philadelphia they shuffle, taking with them various philosophies that were scrapped almost as soon as the 76ers learned the playbook. What else might Jerry Jones admit after a few drinks?ESPN - - 2 hours ago Truth serum got the better of Jerry Jones again. This time, Jones was caught on camera in a bar saying that Tim Tebow wouldn't "get on the field" for the Dallas Cowboys, and that Jones only hired Bill Parcells to get support for the new ... "Public Enemy" Nadal Next In Line For FerreroNew York Times - - 5 hours ago By REUTERS MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - Juan Carlos Ferrero is on a roll after knocking Jo-Wilfried Tsonga out of the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday but the ultimate test against claycourt machine Rafael Nadal may come too soon for the former French Open ... Verdasco, Montanes into Monte Carlo quarterfinals Atlanta Journal Constitution Grizzlies rally around coach, just miss .500 yearUSA Today - 59 minutes ago MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The whole dalliance with Allen Iverson didn't work out at all for Memphis. How coach Lionel Hollins handled that whole circus helped turn the Grizzlies from clowns to competitors. Grizzlies owner gives coach Hollins 3-year deal The Associated Press Turner to transfer from WashingtonESPN - 4 hours ago AP Coach Lorenzo Romar made the announcement Thursday morning in a release posted on the school's athletic Web site. Romar says Turner approached him with the decision earlier this week. Washington guard Elston Turner will transfer Seattle Times Son of Rockets Assistant Coach Transferring MyFox Houston Browns Talked With Rams About No. 1 PickNew York Times - 53 minutes ago By AP BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- The Cleveland Browns have kicked around the possibility of drafting a quarterback in next week's NFL draft. New NFL mock draft: Will Ravens go tight end? Baltimore Sun Report: Bradford will not sign pre-draft deal Yahoo! Sports It's official: Eye black messages bannedOrlando Sentinel - - 2 hours ago The rule change was proposed last February, and approved Thursday by the NCAA playing rules oversight panel, effective for the upcoming season. NCAA bans wedge blocks, eye black with messages The Associated Press NCAA modifies rules on wedge blocking Seattle Post Intelligencer Brandon Marshall speaks, says winning is key to his futureDenver Post - - 57 minutes ago Brandon Marshall has remained mostly quiet since the end of the 2009 season, preferring to let his football future play out in private, with him behind the scenes. Video: AP Top Stories  The Associated Press |
