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Texas Rangers manager tested positive for cocaine
(AP)
AP - Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington failed a Major League Baseball test for cocaine last season, but has apologized and will keep his job. “I had a very weak moment,” Washington said at a news conference Wednesday. “I did wrong and I take responsibility for that and I’m sorry.”
Jordan’s bid for Bobcats approved by NBA board
(AP)
AP - Michael Jordan became a basketball star at North Carolina. Now he’ll try to turn around the state’s money-losing NBA team by becoming the first ex-player to be a majority owner in the league.
NFL to examine 2 possessions in playoffs OT
(AP)
AP - NFL owners will vote next week whether to allow each team a possession in overtime in the playoffs if the team winning the OT coin toss kicks a field goal on the first series.
Obama predicts Jayhawks will win national title
(AP)
AP - The First Fan appears to be a big fan of basketball programs from Kansas.
Spoiler change to come next week at Martinsville
(AP)
AP - NASCAR will officially move from the wing to the more traditional spoiler at next weekend’s race at Martinsville Speedway.
Seton Hall fires hoops coach Bobby Gonzalez
(AP)
AP - Seton Hall basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez has been fired.
Packers TE Havner arrested after Calif crash
(AP)
AP - Prosecutors in Northern California said Wednesday they were waiting for a police report before deciding whether to file drunken-driving charges against Green Bay Packers tight end Spencer Havner.
Rodriguez, Ruggiano help Rays beat Twins 5-2
(AP)
AP - Sean Rodriguez had two hits and scored twice, and Justin Ruggiano hit a two-run triple Wednesday to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-2 exhibition victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Jordan becomes owner of Charlotte Bobcats
(Reuters)
Reuters - Michael Jordan became the first former NBA player to be the majority owner of a team when he was unanimously approved to take over the Charlotte Bobcats by the league on Wednesday.
The next Stephen Curry, step right up
(AP)
AP - It happens nearly every year: an unheralded player, maybe from a school few people know about, goes on a scoring tear or single-handedly carries his team through a couple of rounds of the NCAA tournament.
Barcelona to unleash magical Messi on Stuttgart
(AFP)
AFP - Holders Barcelona hope Argentine sensation Lionel Messi can continue his rich vein of goalscoring form on Wednesday against VfB Stuttgart in the second leg of the last 16 Champions League tie at Camp Nou.
Rugby boss Johnson relishing France clash
(AFP)
AFP - England manager Martin Johnson said playing at the Stade de France was “what it’s all about” after naming the side he hopes will spoil France’s Six Nations Grand Slam hopes on Wednesday.
Reports: NHL wants to impose head-shots rule now
(AP)
AP - The NHL wants to adopt a new rule against blindside hits to the head before the end of this season, according to two reports Wednesday.
Becker urges German players to focus on Davis Cup
(AFP)
AFP - Tennis great Boris Becker has called on Germany’s younger generation to forget cashing in while chasing unattainable dreams and concentrate instead on representing their country in the Davis Cup.
World press weighs in on Woods’ return at Masters
(AP)
AP - Tiger Woods’ planned return to golf at the Masters drew plenty of criticism from the international press on Wednesday, and the most scathing comments came from Britain.
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