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Kansas Is Favored to Win NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, Oddsmakers Say The University of Kansas is favored to win its second college basketball championship in three years even though the Jayhawks might be in the toughest of the national tournament’s four regions.

LaDainian Tomlinson, New York Jets Agree in Principle on NFL Contract LaDainian Tomlinson agreed in principle with the New York Jets on a contract, joining the National Football League team that ended his nine-year run on the San Diego Chargers with a playoff loss.

David Beckham Will Miss Soccer's World Cup After Tearing Achilles Tendon David Beckham likely will miss soccer’s World Cup after tearing an Achilles tendon while playing for AC Milan in the Italian league.

Ernie Els Wins CA Championship Golf by Four Strokes over Charl Schwartzel Ernie Els won the CA Championship golf tournament by four strokes over Charl Schwartzel in Miami.

Federer Wins at Indian Wells in First Match Since Australian Open Victory Roger Federer, playing for the first time since capturing the Australian Open title on Jan. 31, won his opening match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament.

Denver Broncos Acquire Quarterback Brady Quinn in NFL Trade With Browns The Denver Broncos acquired quarterback Brady Quinn in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, the National Football League team said in a statement.

Rachel Alexandra Won't Race Zenyatta After 1st Loss, Baltimore Sun Reports Rachel Alexandra won’t race undefeated Zenyatta next month in horse racing’s Apple Blossom Invitational at Oaklawn Park in Arkansas, the Baltimore Sun said.

Mascot's Death Reveals True Madness of Sports: Scott Soshnick Commentary The madness of March -- not to mention the accompanying euphoria, despondence and despair -- seems like the perfect backdrop to remind sports fans of Jason Ray, who loved his college basketball team as much as anyone.

NFL's Jets, Giants to Toss Coin for Privilege of Opening New Stadium The New York Giants and New York Jets will toss a coin to determine who will host the first regular-season game in September at the New Meadowlands Stadium.