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March Madness Underdogs Likely To Underwhelm

Kansas guard Sherron Collins (4) drives past Kansas State guard Jacob Pullen during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Saturday in Kansas City, Mo. Ed Zurga/AP hide caption

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March Madness Underdogs Likely To Underwhelm

When it comes to the NCAA basketball tournament, everybody loves an upset. A 12th-ranked team will beat a No. 5 seed, for example. But the big upset — a 16th-seed beating a No. 1 — has never happened.

March Madness Underdogs Likely To Underwhelm

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Baseball Seeks To Fix Dominican Troubles

Major League Baseball named former executive Sandy Alderson to lead efforts to reform operations in the Dominican Republic. A hotbed of talent, Dominican baseball is also known for performance-enhancing drug use, the signing of underage players and skimming players' pay.

Baseball Seeks To Fix Dominican Troubles

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Winter Olympics 2010

Hockey: Canada Wins Gold, Beats U.S. 3-2 In OT

The big game lived up to the hype. Canada need overtime to beat the United States to win the gold medal in men's hockey at the Winter Games. It's a fitting end to the Vancouver Olympics for Team Canada which won a record 14 gold medals during the games.

Hockey: Canada Wins Gold, Beats U.S. 3-2 In OT

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Curling Superstar Clinches Gold For Canada

All is right with the world: Canada took the gold in the men's curling competition at the Winter Games in Vancouver. With Kevin Martin, the Michael Jordan of curling, in the lead, they beat Norway 6-3.

Curling Superstar Clinches Gold For Canada

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Discovering The Michael Jordan Of Curling

Canada skip Kevin Martin reacts after a shot in the second end while playing against Sweden during Olympics semifinal action on Thursday. An opponent recently called Martin "the Michael Jordan of curling." Nathan Denette/CP/AP hide caption

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Winter Olympics 2010

Discovering The Michael Jordan Of Curling

The undefeated Canadian men's team plays Norway for the curling gold medal on Saturday. By all accounts, Canada has the best curler — some say the best ever. In fact, an opponent recently called Kevin Martin "the Michael Jordan of curling." But can even that comparison get a curling newbie excited about the sport of sliding stones on ice?

Discovering The Michael Jordan Of Curling

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Winter Olympics 2010

South Korea's 'Queen' Wins Figure Skating Gold

At the Winter Olympics Thursday night, South Korea's Kim Yu-na won gold in women's figure skating. She shattered her own world mark with 228.56 points, more than 18 higher than her previous record. Kim has been dubbed the "Queen" by South Koreans. Mao Asad of Japan was a distant second, followed by Canada's Joannie Rochette, the sentimental favorite who performed four days after her mother suffered a fatal heart attack.

South Korea's 'Queen' Wins Figure Skating Gold

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Winter Olympics 2010

After Mom's Death, Canadian Skater Wows Crowd

The women's figure skating competition began Tuesday night at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. South Korea's Kim Yu-Na is well out in front of the pack, after skating a nearly flawless short program. Japan's Mao Asada finished the event in second place. But the biggest ovation came for Canadian Joannie Rochette. She skated into third place just two days after her mother died unexpectedly.

After Mom's Death, Canadian Skater Wows Crowd

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Winter Olympics 2010

U.S. Hockey Teams Dominate Vancouver Games

U.S. hockey has been a dominating force at the Vancouver games. The men's team upset Canada earlier this week, forcing the home team to compete for a spot in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, the women have blown apart their competition thus far, giving up only two goals versus the 40 they have scored.

U.S. Hockey Teams Dominate Vancouver Games

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Winter Olympics 2010

U.S. Owns Podium At Vancouver Olympics

U.S. athletes have put on an impressive performance at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Despite Canada's "Own the Podium" program, the host nation has not picked up as many medals as it had hoped.

U.S. Owns Podium At Vancouver Olympics

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Winter Olympics 2010

U.S. Olympic Hockey Team Upsets Canada, 5-3

A great performance by goalie Ryan Miller helped the U.S. hockey team to a 5-3 victory over Canada Sunday night at the Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. It's been 50 years since the U.S. beat Canada in Olympic hockey.

U.S. Olympic Hockey Team Upsets Canada, 5-3

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Winter Olympics 2010

Davis Wins Silver; Hedrick Chokes

Long track skater Shani Davis took home the silver medal performance in the 1,500 meters race. But in last race for American Chad Hedrick, he came took sixth place. Hedrick panicked, he says. But that performance doesn't mar his career, which includes four Olympic medals.

Davis Wins Silver; Hedrick Chokes

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Winter Olympics 2010

Shani Davis, Shaun White Defend Olympic Gold

Two American men successfully defended their Olympic titles in Vancouver Wednesday night. Shani Davis became the first speedskater to win the men's 1,000 meters twice. Snowboarder Shaun White won the halfpipe. White thrilled the crowd by capping his second run with his signature trick, the risky 3½ twists and two flips of the Double McTwist 1260.

Shani Davis, Shaun White Defend Olympic Gold

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