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Center fielder Willie Davis found dead in his home (AP)

AP - Willie Davis, a speedy center fielder who collected two World Series rings, three Gold Gloves and was a two-time All-Star during his 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died. He was 69.

Alex Rodriguez 'at ease' with Canadian doctor (AP)

AP - Yankees star Alex Rodriguez said Tuesday he is at ease with his ties to a Canadian sports doctor embroiled in cross-border investigations involving HGH and another drug, though he still hasn't talked to federal authorities about the case.

NASCAR puts Carl Edwards on probation for 3 races (AP)

AP - Sticking with its "boys, have at it" attitude, NASCAR placed Carl Edwards on probation for three races Tuesday for deliberately wrecking Brad Keselowski's car last weekend in Atlanta.

Strasburg makes long-awaited spring debut for Nats (AP)

AP - Stephen Strasburg battled some nerves and location issues during his spring training debut.

Pacquiao could put Cowboys Stadium on boxing's map (AP)

AP - Take the best fighter going and put him in the fanciest new stadium.

NBA suspends Frye, Granger 1 game for altercation (AP)
AP - Phoenix forward Channing Frye and Indiana's Danny Granger have been suspended one game without pay by the NBA for their part in an altercation Saturday.

Patriots re-sign CB Leigh Bodden to 4-year deal (AP)
AP - The New England Patriots have kept another free agent from leaving, re-signing cornerback Leigh Bodden to a four-year deal.

Toronto's McGowan pitches in simulated game (AP)
AP - Blue Jays right-hander Dustin McGowan is feeling good this spring as he tries to make it back from shoulder surgery.

Mo Williams lead Cavs to 97-95 win over Spurs (AP)

AP - LeBron James was in street clothes. Shaquille O'Neal was nowhere to be found, and Antawn Jamison was in the locker room icing his sore knee.

Texas, Maryland get reprieve on recruiting rule (AP)
AP - The NCAA has given Texas and Maryland a one-year reprieve from a new rule that limits off-campus football recruiting by a coach designated as the head coach-in-waiting.

Arsenal crush Porto to reach Champions League quarter-finals (AFP)

AFP - Arsenal swept into the Champions League quarter-finals as Nicklas Bendtner silenced his critics with a hat-trick in a majestic 5-0 win against Porto on Tuesday.

Boom retains lead as Bonnet wins Paris-Nice stage (AFP)

AFP - French cyclist William Bonnet recorded his first major stage race success here on Tuesday when he won the second stage of the Paris-Nice race, a 201 kilometres ride from Contres.

Legal fallout continues from Coyotes bankruptcy (AP)
AP - The nearly yearlong legal battle between the National Hockey League and former Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes isn't over yet.

Henin, Clijsters look to shake things up at Indian Wells (AFP)

AFP - Former world number ones Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters of Belgium will provide some early headaches for top seeds at the WTA Indian Wells tournament which begins Wednesday.

Ping waives settlement on square grooves (AP)
AP - The 20-year-old Ping wedges with square-shaped grooves will no longer be allowed on the PGA Tour starting March 29 under an agreement reached Monday with Ping executives.