LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; March 31, 2009

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NBA Basketball: Magic 101, Heat 95; Bucks 107, Nets 78; Jazz 112, Knicks 104; Grizzlies 114, Warriors 109.
ND Scores: Softball, Saint Mary's--SMC 8-3, Calvin 0-2 (first game five innings); Golf, Southwestern Invitational (Georgetown, TX)--Saint Mary's in third place after first round; Basketball, Men's NIT Semifinals, Tuesday, Madison Square Garden--Baylor vs. San Diego St., 7 p.m.; ND vs. Penn St., 9 p.m. (ESPN2).
NHL Scores: Rangers 3, Devils 0; Sharks 2, Flames 1; Coyotes 6, Stars 5 (OT).
College Basketball: Men, NCAA Semifinals, April 4 (Ford's Field, Detroit)--Michigan St. vs. U Conn, 6:07 p.m.; ; Villanova vs. UNC, 8:47 p.m. (WSBT-TV);
Women, NCAA Raleigh Region--Louisville 77, Maryland 60; Berkeley Region--Stanford, 74, Iowa St. 53; WNIT--Kansas 78, New Mexico 69.
NCAA Notes: Virginia--Virginia hires Washington head basketball coach Tony Bennett; Kentucky--Kentucky receives permission to talk to John Calipari.
MLB Exhibition Scores: Cubs 8, Royals 8 (10); Angels 13, White Sox 3; Tigers 3, Nationals 2; Brewers 9, Mariners 7; Phillies 13, Astros 3; Athletics 9, Dodgers 5; Braves 4, Red Sox 3 (10); Rangers 7, Giants 5 (10); Twins 3, Rays 2; Yankees 3, Blue Jays 1; Cardinals 2, Marlins 1; Rockies 10, Diamondbacks 3; Pirates 3, Reds 2; Indians 5, Padres 2; Mets 2, Orioles 1.
MLB Notes: Cubs--manager Lou Piniella chooses former Padre Kevin Gregg as closer over Carlos Marmol.
High School Sports: Washington High School senior and ND women's basketball recruit Skyler Diggins wins McDonald's 3-point contest.

Local

Local Headlines: School Needs Cash--Our Lady of Hungary School needs to raise $150,000 to stay open; Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne/South Bend could close school this summer if it doesn't raise money; school originally opened in 1927; Tea Parties--area groups plan "Tea Party" spending protests; one planned for April 15 on courthouse steps at Washington and Main Streets in South Bend; "Tea parties" protest alleged excessive government spending and taxation.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: White House--President Obama makes first trip to Europe since taking office; Africa--300 African migrants feared to have drowned off coast of Libya after boat capsized; boat meant to hold 75 was reportedly carrying 365 people; World Economy--World Bank announces creation of $50-billion trade fund; G20 leaders--including President Obama--meet in London Wednesday and Thursday; North Korea--expert claims North Korea has several nuclear warheads; North Korea to indict and try two U.S. journalists for illegal entry and "committing hostile acts;" pair were detained by North Korean border guards during reporting trip to China; Health Care--Kansas Gov. and HHS Secretary-Designate Kathleen Sebelius calls for immediate action on health care; Space--shuttle Discovery lands in Florida after 13-day trip.
Entertainment--Miley--Miley Cyrus looks for movie roles but says no more Hannah Montana films.
Deaths--singing cowboy Monte Hale, 89; starred in dozens of westerns for Republic Pictures in the 1940's; guest-starred in TV and movie westerns in the 1950's and 60's; was co-founder of Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum; Walter Palmer, 87, of Indianapolis; one of last surviving WWII Tuskegee Airmen.

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; March 30, 2009

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NBA Basketball: Pacers 124, Wizards 115; Raptors 134, Bulls 129 (OT; Cavaliers 102, Mavericks 74; Hawks 86, Lakers 76; Timberwolves 108, Nets 99; Pistons 101, 76ers 97; Celtics 103, Thunder 84; Hornets 90, Spurs 86; Kings 126, Suns 118.
ND Scores: Rowing--(20) ND wins four out of five races at Indy against IU and Purdue; Softball--ND 3-6; South Florida 2-4; Baseball--Pittsburgh 14, ND 11; Golf, FAU Spring Break Championship, Delray Beach, FL--Irish finish 10th; Lacrosse, Women--(9) ND 16, (13) Loyola 13; Track & Field, Stanford Invitational--Abby Higgins won the section one race in the women's 800 meters; Arizona St. Invitational--Joanna Schultz won the women's 400 meters; Mary Saxer won the women's pole vault; Balasz Molnar finished third in the men's 400 meters; Eric Quick was second in the men's triple jump; Tennis, Men--ND 4, (9) Illinois 3; Basketball, Men's NIT Semifinals, Tuesday, Madison Square Garden--Baylor vs. San Diego St., 7 p.m.; ND vs. Penn St., 9 p.m. (ESPN2).
NHL Scores: Canucks 4, Blackhawks 0; Blues 5, Blue Jackets 2; Predators 4, Red Wings 3; Senators 3, Lightning 0; Bruins 4, Flyers 3; Ducks 4, Rockies 1; Wild 3, Oilers 2.
College Basketball Scores: Men, NCAA Midwest--Michigan St. 64, Louisville 52; South--UNC 72, Oklahoma 60;
Women, NCAA Trenton Region--U Conn 77, California 53; Arizona St. 84, Texas A&M 69; Oklahoma City Region--Purdue 67, Rutgers 61; Oklahoma 70, Pittsburgh 59; WNIT--Illinois St. 66, IU 55; South Florida 80, St. Bonaventure 66; BC 65, Georgetown 56.
NASCAR Goodies Fast Pain Relief 500, Martinsville Speedway--1. Jimmie Johnson (48 Chevy) (Fifth win in last six tries at Martinsville); 2. Denny Hamlin (11 Toyota); 3. Tony Stewart (14 Chevy); 4. Jeff Gordon (24 Chevy); 5. Clint Bowyer (33 Chevy); 6. Ryan Newman (39 Chevy); 7. Mark Martin (5 Chevy); 8. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (88 Chevy); 9. AJ Allmendinger (44 Dodge); 10. Jamie McMurray (26 Ford); 22. David Stremme (12 Dodge).
Sprint Cup Standings: 1. Jeff Gordon 959; 2. Clint Bowyer 870; 3. Kurt Busch 827; 4. Jimmie Johnson 817; 5. Denny Hamlin 811; 6. Kyle Busch 800; 7. Tony Stewart 798; 8. Carl Edwards 750; 9. Kasey Kahne 745; 10. Kevin Harvick 714; 11. David Reutimann 710; 12. Matt Kenseth 704; 18. Ryan Newman 625; 25. David Stremme 599.
Soccer: MLS--Chivas USA 2, FC Dallas 0; WPS--L.A. Sol 2, Washington Freedom 0 (Inaugural game for new Women's Professional Soccer league; there are teams in Chicago, Boston and New York but none in Indy).
Golf: PGA Arnold Palmer Invitational; Bay Hill Course, Orlando, FL--1. Tiger Woods -5, 2. Sean O'Hair -4; Phoenix LPGA International--1. Karrie Webb -14; 2. Ji Yai Shin -12; Champions Tour The Cap Cana; Puna Cana, Dominican Republic--1. Keith Fergus -13, 2. Andy Bean and Mark O'Meara -12.
MLB Exhibition Scores: Indians 3, Cubs 2 (5); White Sox 9, Diamondbacks 6; Red Sox 3, Phillies 1; Astros 3, Blue Jays 2; Rangers 13, Angels 7; Orioles 5, Mets 1; Padres 7, Dodgers 3; Marlins 5, Nationals 2; Royals 17, Mariners 12; Twins 5, Cardinals 3; Rays 11, Reds 2; Athletics 7, Rockies 6; Tigers 5, Braves 4; Brewers 1, Giants 0; Yankees 9, Pirates 8.
Deaths: Lou Saban, 87; coached Patriots, Bills, and Broncos; in college coached Miami (FL), Army, Northwestern, and Maryland; also worked for George Steinbrenner as president of Yankees.

Local

Local Headlines: AM General--fate of Hummer could be decided Tuesday.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: Auto Industry--President Obama says neither Chrysler nor GM submitted plans to receive more bailout money acceptable; president tells them if they want to survive--and win more government help--they must remake themselves from top to bottom; GM Chairman Rick Wagoner forced out; North Carolina--gunman kills eight people at nursing home--seven patients and one nurse; Pakistan--19 die at siege at police academy in Lahore, Pakistan; California--six killed in home shooting in Santa Clara.
Entertainment--Tim Allen--Tim Allen and wife Jane welcome baby daughter Elizabeth.
Deaths--composer Maurice Jarre, 84; did musical scores for "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Doctor Zhivago."

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; March 29, 2009

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NBA Basketball: Bulls 112, Pacers 106; Pistons 98, Wizards 96; Bobcats 96, Knicks 85; Heat 102, Bucks 85; Rockets 110, Clippers 93; Nuggets 129, Warriors 116; Jazz 104, Coyotes 99 (OT); Trailblazers 86, Grizzlies 66.
ND Scores: NCAA Hockey First Round, Grand Rapids, MI-- (4) Bemidji St. 5, (1) ND 1; Baseball--Pittsburgh 15, ND 7; Softball--ND 6, Georgetown 4; second game suspended fifth inning with ND leading 8-1; may be resumed at later date; Tennis, Men--ND 6, South Florida 1; Saint Mary's--SMC 8, Alma 1; Golf, Men's FAU Spring Break Championship--Irish remain in eighth after second round; Rowing, Women--(20) Irish finish second to Michigan St. in all six races; Track & Field, Stanford Invitational--Spencer Carter third in men's 1500 meters; Patrick Smyth third in men's 10,000 meters; Arizona St. Invitational--Anna Weber finished third in the women's hammer throw; Basketball, Men's NIT Semifinals, Tuesday, Madison Square Garden--Baylor vs. San Diego St., 7 p.m.; ND vs. Penn St., 9 p.m. (ESPN2).
NHL Scores: Penguins 4, Rangers 3; Predators 4, Kings 3 (OT); Sabres 4, Canadiens 3 (SO); Hurricanes 2, Devils 1; Bruins 7, Maple Leafs 5; Flyers 4, Islanders 3 (SO); Thrashers 6, Senators 3; Panthers 6, Stars 3; Blues 4, Blue Jackets 3 (SO); Flames 3, Wild 2; Sharks 3, Coyotes 2.
College Basketball Scores: Men, NCAA East--Villanova 78, Pittsburgh 76; West--U Conn 82, Missouri 75;
Women, NCAA Raleigh Region--Louisville 56, Baylor 39; Maryland 78, Vanderbilt 74; Berkeley Region--Iowa St. 69, Michigan St. 68; Stanford 84, Ohio St. 66.
MLB Exhibition Scores: Rockies 10, Cubs 6; White Sox 6, Dodgers 1; Pirates 10, Phillies 4; Brewers 4, Athletics 2; Red Sox 9, Twins 4; Diamondbacks 5, Indians 3; Reds 5, Rays 1; Rangers 8, Royals 5; Yankees 6, Braves 4; Angels 16, Mariners 9; Tigers 5, Blue Jays 1; Padres 11, Giants 10; Orioles 10, Cardinals 6; Nationals 6, Astros 3; Mets 5, Panthers 4.
Soccer: MLS--Colorado Rapids 2, K.C. Wizards 1; Toronto FC 1, Columbus Crew 1; Chi. Fire 1, DC United 1; N.E. Revolution 1, N.Y. Red Bulls 1; S.J. Earthquakes 3, Houston Dynamo 2; Seattle Sounders 2, Real Salt Lake 0; WPS--Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) begins inaugural season today as L.A. Sol host Washington Freedom; ND well-represented on league rosters.
Golf: Tiger in second place five strokes back at Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Local

Local Headlines: Driver Sought--hit-and-run driver who ran over Morris Center ushers James Fox, 77, and James Rahilly, 70, on February 28 sought; vehicle--identified by witnesses as light green Ford F-150--ran red light at high rate of speed and hit two men; both men suffered multiple broken bones and lacerations.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: North Dakota--Red River receding slowly at Fargo; floods school campus before being contained; Earth Hour--environmentalists hail Earth Hour as big success; 4,000 cities and towns in 88 countries dim lights for observance including Empire State Building and Great Pyramids of Egypt; Spain--Spanish court considers bring charges against six former Bush administration officials including former Attorney-General Alberto Gonzales over allegations they gave legal cover for torture at Guantanamo Bay; Cyber Spy--Chinese cyber spies reportedly broke into computers of 103 countries and Dalai Lama; Alaska--ash falls on Anchorage as Mt. Redoubt volcano continues to erupt.
Deaths--Janet Jagan, 88, Chicago native who became president of Guyanna; was first white and first female president of South American country; elected in 1997 to succeed her husband Cheddi Jagan--who had died earlier that year--as president.

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; March 28, 2009

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NBA Basketball: Bobcats 100, 76ers 95; Raptors 112, Thunder 96; Magic 110, Bucks 94; Cavaliers 107, Timberwolves 85; Lakers 103, Nets 95; Celtics 99, Hawks 93; Knicks 103, Hornets 93; Nuggets 103, Mavericks 101; Spurs 111, Clippers 98; Grizzlies 113, Kings 95.
ND Scores: Baseball--ND 5, Pittsburgh 4; Lacrosse, Women--(6) Georgetown 14, (8) ND 12; Golf, Men's FAU Spring Break Championship--Irish tied for eighth after first round; Basketball, Men's NIT Semifinals, Tuesday, Madison Square Garden--Baylor vs. San Diego St., 7 p.m.; ND vs. Penn St., 9 p.m. (ESPN2); NCAA Hockey First Round, Grand Rapids, MI--(1) ND vs. (4) Bemidji St., today at 7:30 p.m.; Soccer, Women--Irish exhibition at WPS Chicago Red Stars cancelled.
NHL Scores: Blackhawks 3, Devils 2 (OT); Capitals 5, Lightning 3; Islanders 2, Red Wings 0; Sabres 5, Maple Leafs 3; Canucks 4, Avalanche 1; Oilers 5, Ducks 3.
College Basketball Scores: Men, NCAA Midwest--Louisville 103, Arizona 64; Michigan St. 67, Kansas 62; South--Oklahoma 84, Syracuse 71; UNC 98, Gonzaga 77.
Women, WNIT--New Mexico 61, Oregon St. 56.
NCAA Notes: Kentucky--Kentucky fires head basketball coach Billy Gillespie after one of worst records in Wildcats' history; Alabama--Alabama hires VCU head coach and former assistant on Florida's NCAA champion teams Anthony Grant; Grant is first African-American head coach of a major sport at Alabama.
MLB Exhibition Scores: Cubs 9, White Sox 4; Twins 16, Rays 2; Rockies 8, Mariners 3; Braves 3, Tigers 2; Royals 4, Dodgers 1; Red Sox 11, Cardinals 8 (10); Diamondbacks 9, Angels 3; Astros 6, Phillies 5; Orioles 9, Marlins 7; Giants 10, Indians 3; Blue Jays 4, Pirates 1; Brewers 7, Rangers 4; Mets 4, Nationals 1; Padres 5, Athletics 2; Yankees 4, Reds 1.
Soccer: Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) begins inaugural season Sunday as L.A. Sol host Washington Freedom; ND well-represented on league rosters; MLS adds new team, Seattle Sounders.
Golf: Tiger five strokes back at Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Local

Local Headlines: River Park Rebuilt--River Park will be this year's target of "Rebuilding Together;" 20 River Park homes will be rehabbed with $24,735 grant from "Heroes at Home Program, funded by Sears Holdings; four homes belong to military veterans; local business groups, churches, students, and other neighbors also volunteer time.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: White House--bank execs vow to work with President Obama on recovery plan; North Dakota--frigid temperatures slow rise of Red River at Fargo; President Obama promises government aid to flood-ravaged area; Afghanistan--President Karzai lauds U.S. Afghan strategy; New Jersey--New Jersey girl, 14, arrested on child pornography charges after posting nude pics on MySpace; could force her to register as sex offender if convicted; "Freedom: Scrapped--name "Freedom Tower" dropped for new skyscraper which will replace destroyed World Trade Center towers; Alaska--Mt. Redoubt volcano continues to erupt; Last Daily Monitor--Christian Science Monitor publishes last daily newstand edition; will concentrate on web newspaper csmonitor.com; will publish newstand edition once a week.
Entertainment--Sale--late TV producer Aaron Spelling's L.A. mansion for sale; price $150-million.

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; March 27, 2009

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Beacon Sports

NBA Basketball: Bulls 106, Heat 87; Lakers 92, Pistons 77; Trailblazers 129, Suns 109.
ND Scores: Basketball, Men's NIT Semifinals, Tuesday, Madison Square Garden--Baylor vs. San Diego St., 7 p.m.; ND vs. Penn St., 9 p.m. (ESPN2); NCAA Hockey First Round, Grand Rapids, MI--(1) ND vs. (4) Bemidji St., 7:30 p.m.; Softball, Saint Mary's--SMC 13-3; Franklin 0-0 (first game five innings); Tennis, Women--ND 7, IU 0; NACDA Cup--Irish now seventh in NACDA Cup standings (for all sports); Golf, Women--So Hyun Park named Big East Women's Golfer of the Week.
NHL Scores: Blue Jackets 5, Flames 0; Panthers 4, Flyers 2; Thrashers 5, Rangers 4 (SO); Canadiens 3, Lightning 2 (OT); Predators 3, Sharks 2; Blues 4, Canucks 2; Kings 1, Stars 0 (SO); Coyotes 3, Oilers 2.
College Basketball Scores: Men, NCAA East--Pittsburgh 60, Xavier 55; Villanova 77, Duke 54; West--U Conn 72, Purdue 60; Missouri 102, Memphis 91;
Women, WNIT--IU 75, Bowling Green 67; South Florida 74, Mississippi 57; BC 68, St. John's 64; Georgetown 65, Richmond 49; St. Bonaventure 56, Wisconsin 51; Kansas 75, Arkansas 59; Illinois St. 51, Marquette 50.
MLB Exhibition Scores: Giants 5, Cubs 3; Diamondbacks 3, White Sox 1; Yankees 10, Phillies 2; Brewers 11, Rangers 10; Blue Jays 7, Braves 5; Mets 9, Cardinals 5; Mariners 10, Royals 9; Marlins 11, Orioles 6; Angels 8, Indians 5; Tigers 6, Rays 3; Dodgers 8, Rockies 6; Reds 6, Twins 4.
MLB Notes: Miguel Tejada sentenced to one year probation for lying to Congress.
Soccer: Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) begins inaugural season this weekend; ND well-represented on league rosters.
Golf: Tiger three strokes back at Bay Hill.

Local

Local Headlines: Public Works Evaluated--South Bend's public works department being evaluated for efficiencies and cost savings by public-private task force; Mayor Luecke says decreasing tax revenues require streamlining of city operations.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: White House--jobs, auto industry, universal health care, mortgages, education, veterans' care, and legalization of marijuana among topics for President Obama's "virtual townhall meeting;" President Obama to boost U.S. forces in Afghanistan; president seeks input of bank CEOs for recovery plan; North Dakota--Red River reaches all-time high in Fargo; breach in levee forces evacuation; Alaska--Mt. Redoubt volcano erupts twice more, sending ash 12 miles high; Pennsylvania--hundreds of juvenile convictions presided over by corrupt judge overturned; Indonesia--dam bursts near Jakarta, killing 58; Slimey Problem--estimate that millions of computers have been infected by conficker worm; expected to do more damage April Fools' Day; California--fourth Oakland police officer dies of injuries.

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; March 26, 2009

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ND Scores: Basketball, Men's NIT--ND 77, Kentucky 67 (Irish move on to semifinals at Madison Square Garden; Baseball--Oakland (MI) 6, ND 5; Softball--ND 6-8, Western Michigan 1-1; Lacrosse, Men--(3) ND 11, Bellarmine 6; Tennis, Men--Casey Watt named Big East Men's Tennis Player of the Week.
NBA Scores: Pacers 90, Heat 88; Raptors 115, Bucks 106; Cavaliers 98, Nets 87; 76ers 96, Timberwolves 88; Spurs 102, Hawks 92; Wizards 95, Bobcats 93; Clippers 140, Knicks 135 (OT); Nuggets 101, Hornets 88; Magic 84, Celtics 82; Mavericks 128, Warriors 106; Suns 118, Jazz 114.
NHL Scores: Blackhawks 6, Sharks 5 (SO); Sabres 5, Panthers 3; Wild 6, Islanders 2; Hurricanes 2, Senators 1; Flyers 2, Flames 0; Ducks 7, Avalanche 2.
College Basketball Scores: Men, NIT--San Diego St. 70, St. Mary's 66;
Women, WNIT--New Mexico 54, Nebraska 43.
MLB Exhibition Scores: White Sox 5, Athletics 4; Red Sox 2, Reds 1; Astros 4, Cardinals 3; Angels 18, Rockies 11; Tigers 10, Mets 6; Indians 8, Padres 4; Rays 4, Pirates 2; Brewers 12, Dodgers 8; Nationals 6, Braves 3; Rangers 8, Diamondbacks 5.

Local

Local Headlines: "Bomb" Scare--school disrupted at LaSalle Academy; bomb squad called out to nearby house; "bomb" turns out to be package of wood chips; New MHS Principal--Mishawaka High School Associate Principal Jerome Calderone promoted to principal; replaces retiring George Marzotto; Standoff--police remove two people from standoff scene near Cleveland and Juniper Roads; Stabbings--police investigate three stabbings yesterday near the 400 block of South Wellington Street; victims' treated and injuries are non-life threatening; SB Budget Survey--Mayor Luecke asking South Bend residents to fill out survey telling government what it's priorities should be; survey will be available from March 30 to April 13.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: AIG--AIG exec submits resignation in Op-Ed column in New York Times; says he will donate his $742,000 bonus to charity; North Korea--North Korea positions rocket for April liftoff; Saudi Arabia--senior Al Quaida leader, Fahad al-Ruwaily, surrenders; Thailand--20,000 protestors surround PM's office, demanding government resign; protestors are supporters of former PM.
Entertainment: American Idol--Adam Lambert gets standing "O" from guest mentor Smokey Robinson for "Tracks of My Tears."

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; March 25, 2009

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D Scores: Baseball--ND 14, Central Michigan 8; Softball--ND 5, Ball St. 1; Golf--former Irish golfer Mark Baldwin wins Nationwide qualifier with 6-under 66; will compete in this week's $550,000 Louisiana Open in Broussard, LA.; Nationwide Tour is developmental tour for PGA.
NBA Scores: Bulls 99, Pistons 91; Lakers 107, Thunder 89; Spurs 107, Warriors 106; Jazz 99, Rockets 86.
MLB Notes: Tigers--Hall of Fame third baseman and Tiger broadcaster George Kell, 86, dies; was 10-time All-Star and batted over .300 nine times in 16-year playing career.
MLB Exhibition Scores: Cubs 9, Rockies 8; White Sox 2, Indians 2 (10); Twins 8, Marlins 1; Phillies 7, Blue Jays 6; Giants 7, Diamondbacks 3; Nationals 3, Orioles 1; Angels 10, Padres 5; Astros 8, Mets 0; Rangers 7, Mariners 7 (10); Pirates 5, Braves 2; Yankees 7, Red Sox 1; Royals 8, Athletics 3; Mariners 8, Dodgers 6.
NHL Scores: Raptors 3, Capitals 2 (SO); Rangers 2, Wild 1; Canadiens 6, Thrashers 3; Lightning 2, Blue Jackets 1 (OT); Ducks 2, Predators 1 (SO); Canucks 5, Stars 2; Blues 2, Kings 0; Red Wings 3, Oilers 2.
College Basketball Scores: Men, NIT--Baylor 74, Auburn 72; Penn St. 71, Florida 62;
Women, NCAA, Trenton Region--Texas A&M 73, Minnesota 42; U Conn 87, Florida 59; Raleigh Region--Maryland 71, Utah 56; Baylor 60, South Dakota St. 58; Louisville 62, LSU 52; Oklahoma City Region--Oklahoma 69, Georgia Tech 50; Berkeley Region--Michigan St. 63, Duke 49; Iowa St. 71, Ball St. 57; WNIT--Illinois St. 73, Louisiana Tech 59.
NCAA Notes: U Conn--U Conn men's basketball program could face NCAA sanctions for rules violations.
Cycling: Armstrong--Lance Armstrong to have surgery after suffering broken collarbone during Italian race.
Boxing: Macias--former world bantanweight champion Raul Macias, 74, dies.
Indy Racing: Ruby--Lloyd Ruby, 81, who raced in 18 straight Indy 500's and won the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1966, dies; Ruby's best finish at Indy was third and he was inducted into the Indianapolis 500 Hall of Fame in 1991.

Local

Local Headlines: Presidential Visit Causes Protests--Catholics protest choice of President Obama as ND commencement speaker; Bishop D'Arcy won't attend ceremony with president as speaker; New Tech--launch of New Tech High School put off until 2010; site, funding, training issues still to be resolved; County Council--SJC Council vetoes abatement restrictions; Stimulus--South Bend finalizes stimulus projects; care being taken so funding not lost, official says; South Shore--South Shore to add South Bend-Chicago express train to its weekend schedule to ease overcrowding and delays; morning express train from South Bend to Chicago is also planned; official says only 53% of South Shore trains run on time.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: AIG--15 execs reportedly giving back bonuses; World Economy--China calls for new global currency; U.S./Mexico--Secretary of State Clinton visits Mexico to discuss border violence; Israel--former PM Ehud Barak joins ruling coalition; will retain post as defense minister in PM-designate Benjamin Netanyahu's government; Barak decision threatens to split Israel's Labor Party; Netanyahu embraces Israeli-Palestine peace talks; Technology Breakthrough--scientists say they have first visual evidence that cold fusion devices can produce neutrons; European Union--Czech PM Mirek Topolanek, whose country currently holds the EU presidency, says Obama plan to spend way out of recession is "a way to hell" and "will undermine the stability of the global financial market."
Entertainment: Dancing With the Stars--Denise Richards voted off DWTS in favor of "girl next door" Holly Madison.

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; March 24, 2009

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ND Scores: Football--former Irish stars Bertrand Berry, Reggie Brooks, Jeff Faine, and Justin Tuck will be honorary coaches for Blue-Gold game April 18; Hockey, NCAA Tournament--Irish to be top seed at Grand Rapids Regional March 28-29; Lacrosse, Women--Gina Scioscia named Big East Offensive Player of the Week.
NBA Scores: Bulls 101, Wizards 99; Hawks 109, Timberwolves 97; Magic 106, Knicks 102; Celtics 90, Clippers 77; Heat 94, Grizzlies 82 (D. Wade breaks own Heat single-season scoring record with 2,064 points); 76ers 114, Trailblazers 108 (OT); Suns 118, Nuggets 115.
NBA Notes: Knicks--Howard "Butch" Komives, 67, former Bowling Green and NBA star dies; former Knick, Pistons, Buffalo Braves, and Kansas City-Omaha Kings star had been in poor health for a decade.
MLB Exhibition Scores: Cubs 20, Athletics 5; Pirates 4, Rays 1; Twins 8, Orioles 7; Padres 9, Royals 7; Red Sox 7, Tigers 6; Mariners 5, Giants 1; Phillies 8, Yankees 3; Angels 10, Dodgers 4; Reds 3, Blue Jays 0; Rockies 7, Brewers 1; Astros 10, Marlins 8; Cardinals 6, Nationals 3.
MLB Notes: Red Sox--Curt Schilling announces retirement.
World Baseball Classic: Japan 5, Korea 3 (10) (Championship game).
NHL Scores: Flyers 4, Devils 2; Hurricanes 3, Panthers 2 (OT); Flames 5, Red Wings 3.
College Basketball Scores: Men, NIT--Kentucky 65, Creighton 63; St. Mary's 80, Davidson 68;
Women, NCAA, Trenton Region--Arizona St. 63, Florida St. 58; California 99, Virginia 73; Raleigh Region--Vanderbilt 74, Kansas St. 61; Oklahoma City Region--Rutgers 80, Auburn 52; Purdue 85, UNC 70; Pittsburgh 65, Gonzaga 60; Berkley Region--Ohio St. 64, Mississippi St. 58; Stanford 77, San Diego St. 49; WNIT--BC 68, Boston U. 53; Marquette 58, Butler 49; Arkansas 61, Oklahoma St. 60 (OT); Kansas 79, Creighton 64.

Local

Local Headlines: More New Homes--new home construction picking up in St. Joseph County; Birthday--Ruth Larson of Elkhart turns 103; says she has lived so long because she stays active.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: Congress--Fed and Treasury chiefs to be grilled on AIG; Alaska--Alaskans brace for ashfall after Mount Redoubt volcano erupts; UN/Myanmar--UN rules detention of opposition leader Suu Kyi illegal; Suu Kyi has been under home detention by military junta since winning 1990 Burmese presidential election; Japan--robot models unveiled; no threat yet to Heidi Klum or Tyra Banks; AIG--many top AIG execs agree to return bonuses; Pennsylvania--injured Marine in Pittsburgh hospital moves finger after rare hand transplant; Marine was injured in training accident.
Entertainment: Robin Williams--Robin Williams, 57, recovering at Cleveland (OH) Clinic after heart surgery for aortic valve which caused him to postpone Morris Center appearance; Letterman Wed--David Letterman marries longtime girlfriend Regina Lasko; their son, Harry, is five.

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; March 23, 2009

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ND Scores: Hockey, CCHA Tourney Finals--(1) ND 5, (3) Michigan 2 (Irish capture Mason Cup); Basketball, Women's NCAA--Minnesota 79, ND 71; Tennis, Women--(2) ND 5, (12) Tennessee 2; Saint Mary's--(15) Indiana Wesleyan 6, SMC 0; Fencing, NCAA Championship (at College Station, PA)--Irish finish second with 182 wins to 195 for champion Penn St.; Golf, Men's Schenkel E-Z-Go Invitational (Statesboro, GA)--Irish finish 18th; Women, Betsy Rawls Invitational (Austin, TX)--Irish finish sixth; Softball--ND 3-5, St. John's 4-4 (Irish got back-to-back homers from Katie Fleury and Brianna Jorgensborg with one out left in second game; head coach Deanna Gumpf got 300th career win, all at ND); Baseball--Seton Hall 11, ND 4; Lacrosse, Women--(10) ND 20, California 4.
NBA Scores: Heat 101, Pistons 96; Thunder 97, Timberwolves 90; Raptors 100, Clippers 76; Rockets 87, Spurs 85; Cavaliers 96, Nets 88; Hornets 99, Warriors 89; 76ers 112, Kings 100.
MLB Exhibition Scores: Cubs 5, Mariners 3; White Sox 12, Athletics 10; Reds 6, Pirates 0; Diamondbacks 12, Padres 7; Marlins 2, Tigers 0; Dodgers 11, Rangers 4; Twins 11, Blue Jays 6; Cardinals 5, Orioles 4; Angels 18, Royals 12; Rays 5, Yankees 0; Brewers 10, Giants 9; Red Sox 3, Phillies 0; Astros 1, Nationals 0; Rockies 4, Indians 3; Mets 12, Braves 1.
World Baseball Classic: Japan 9, USA 4.
NHL Scores: Blackhawks 4, Kings 1; Flyers 3, Penguins 1; Bruins 4, Devils 1; Wild 3, Oilers 0; Senators 2, Rangers 1; Sharks 3, Avalanche 1; Ducks 6, Coyotes 2.
College Basketball Scores: Men, NCAA East--Xavier 60, Wisconsin 49; Pittsburgh 84, Oklahoma St. 76; Midwest--Kansas 60, Dayton 43; Arizona 71, Cleveland St. 57; Michigan St. 74, USC 69; Louisville 79, Siena 72; South--Syracuse 78, Arizona St. 67; West--Missouri 83, Marquette 79;
Women, NCAA, Trenton Region--Texas A&M 80, Evansville 45; U Conn 104, Vermont 65; Minnesota 79, ND 71; Florida 70, Temple 57; Raleigh Region--Utah 60, Villanova 30; Maryland 82, Dartmouth 53; South Dakota St. 90, TCU 55; LSU 69, Wis.-Green Bay 59; Baylor 87, UTSA 82 ((OT); Louisville 62, Liberty 42; Oklahoma City Region--Oklahoma 76, Prairie View A&M 47; Georgia Tech 76, Iowa 62; Berkley Region--Michigan St. 60, Middle Tennessee St. 59; Duke 83, Austin Peay 42; Iowa St. 85, East Tennesse St. 53; Ball St. 71, Tennesse 55; WNIT--IU 59, Dayton 57; Bowling Green 72, Syracuse 69; Wisconsin 49, Kentucky 45; St. John's 70, Hartford 59; Richmond 59, James Madison 57; Georgetown 72, Wake Forest 61; Mississippi 87, Murray St. 49.
NASCAR Food City 500 at Bristol (TN) Motor Speedway: 1. Kyle Busch (18 Toyota); 2. Denny Hamlin (11 Toyota); 3. Jimmie Johnson (48 Chevy); 4. Jeff Gordon (24 Chevy); 5. Kasey Kahne (9 Dodge); 6. Mark Martin (5 Chevy); 7. Ryan Newman (39 Chevy); 8. Jeff Burton (31 Chevy); 9. Juan Pablo Montoya (42 Chevy); 10. Marcos Ambrose (47 Toyota); 19. David Stremme (12 Dodge).
Sprint Cup Standings: 1. Jeff Gordon 794; 2. Kurt Busch 718; 3. Clint Bowyer 715; 4. Kyle Busch 709; 5. Carl Edwards 665; 6. Kasey Kahne 635; 7. Tony Stewart 633; 8. Denny Hamlin 631; 9. Jimmie Johnson 627; 10. Matt Kenseth 610; 11. David Reutimann 607; 12. Kevin Harvick 584; 22. David Stremme 502; 28. Ryan Newman 475.
Golf: PGA Transitions Championship at Palm Harbor, FL.--1. Retief Goosen -8, 2. Brett Quigley and Charles Howell III -7; LPGA MasterCard Classic at Mexico City--1. Pat Hurst -10; 2. Lorena Ochoa and Yani Tseng -9.
Boxing: WBC Heavyweight Title Fight--defending champion Vitali Klitschko TKO's Juan Carlos Gomez with one minute, 11 seconds left in the ninth round to retain title.

Local

Local Headlines: President at ND--President Obama will deliver commencement address May 17 at ND and receive honorary Doctor of Laws degree; State of the Council--South Bend City Council delivers "State of the Council" address at regular council meeting tonight.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: White House--president says anger isn't governing strategy; Economy--Obama administration unveils plan to partner with private investors and sop up bad bank debt; Montana--plane crash in Butte cemetery kills 14, including family of five; Alaska--Mount Redoubt volcano erupts four times; California--fourth Oakland police officer remains on life support in shooting that killed three officers; shooting suspect Lovelle Mixon, 26, was killed by other officers; suspect was parolee who feared going back to prison and opened fire during routine traffic stop; South Africa--South Africa bars Dalai Lama from peace conference saying it did not want to endanger the government's relationship with China; Sudan/Eritrea--Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir visits Eritrea despite international court arrest warrant; Florida--seniors in Zephyrhills learning new martial art--Cane Fu.
Entertainment: Willis Weds--actor Bruce Willis, 54, weds for the second time; bride is model/actress Emma Heming, 30; Willis' daughters Rumor, 20, Scout, 17, and Tallulah Belle, 14, attend with mother Demi Moore and stepfather Ashton Kutcher.

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; March 22, 2009

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ND Scores: Tennis, Men, Blue-Gray Classic (Montgomery, AL)--Wisconsin 4, ND 3; Saint Mary's--Indiana Wesleyan 9, SMC 0; Fencing, NCAA Championship (at College Station, PA)--Irish move into second after day three; Golf, Men's Schenkel E-Z-Go Invitational (Statesboro, GA)--Irish remain in 18th place; Women, Betsy Rawls Invitational (Austin, TX)--Irish move up to seventh; Soccer, Women--St. Louis Athletica (WPS) 3, ND 1 (ND alum Kerry Hanks scores first goal for SLA); Baseball, Seton Hall 9, ND 4; Lacrosse, Men--(3) ND 13, Vermont 7.
NBA Scores: Pacers 108, Bobcats 83; Lakers 117, Bulls 109; Cavaliers 102, Hawks 96; Magic 110, Knicks 103; Celtics 105, Grizzlies 87; Trailblazers 96, Bucks 84; Suns 128, Wizards 96.
World Baseball Classic: Korea 10, Venezuela 2.
MLB Exhibition Scores: Cubs 13, White Sox 2; Twins 2, Phillies 1; Rangers 8, Rockies 4; Pirates 6, Reds 5; Giants 8, Athletics 4; Braves 12, Mets 1; Dodgers 6, Indians 4; Cardinals 12, Nationals 11; Brewers 4, Angels 4 (10); Mariners 8, Athletics 5; Astros 9, Blues Jays 7; Royals 13, Diamondbacks 6; Yankees 4, Tigers 3; Giants 12, Padres 4.
NHL Scores: Sharks 5, Stars 2; Rangers 5, Sabres 3; Hurricanes 4, Wizards 1; Raptors 5, Canadiens 2; Blue Jackets 3, Panthers 1; Senators 5, Islanders 2; Thrashers 4, Lightning 3 (SO); Coyotes 5, Canucks 1.
College Basketball Scores: Men, NCAA East--Villanova 89, UCLA 69; Duke 74, Texas 69; South--UNC 84, LSU 70; Oklahoma 73, Michigan 63; Gonzaga 83, Western Kentucky 81; West--Purdue 76, Washington 74; Memphis 89, Maryland 70; U Conn 92, Texas A&M 66; NIT--Baylor 84, Virginia Tech 66;
Women, NCAA, Trenton Region--Arizona St. 58, Georgia 47; Florida St. 83, NC A&T 71; California 70, Fresno St. 47; Virginia 68, Marist 61; Raleigh Region--Vanderbilt 73, Western Carolina 44; Kansas St. 68, Drexel 44; Oklahoma City Region--UNC 85, Central Florida 80; Auburn 85, Lehigh 49; Purdue 65, Charlotte 52; Rutgers 57, VCU 51; Pittsburgh ,64 Montana; 35; Gonzaga 74, Xavier 59; Berkley Region--Mississippi St. 71, Texas 63; Ohio St. 77, Sacred Heart 63; San Diego St. 76, DePaul 70; Stanford 74, UCSB 39; WNIT--St. Bonaventure 68, West Virginia 63; Oklahoma St. 82, TX-Arlington 72; South Florida 88, Fla. Gulf Coast 81 (OT); Creighton 64, UC Riverside 51; Oregon St. 59, Portland St. 47.
College Baseball: Bethel 16-7, Siena Heights (MI) 6-3.
NCAA Notes: S.B. St. Joseph--former S.B. St. Joseph's teammates Melissa Lechlitner (ND) and Kristen Dockery (Minnesota) face each other today in first round of NCAA Women's Tourney at Joyce Center; other game at Joyce Center today features Evansville vs. Texas A&M.
NFL Notes: Lions--Lions to retire DT Corey Smiths 93; Smith presumed dead after disappearing with two companions in Gulf of Mexico three weeks ago.

Local

Local Headlines: President at ND--President Obama will deliver commencement address May 17 at ND and receive honorary Doctor of Laws degree; Huckabee Visit--former Arkansas governor and GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee kicks off his new Fox series "Save This Town" in Elkhart; Huckabee interviews Democratic Elkhart Mayor Dick Moore; Honor--ND to award prestigious Laetere Medal to former U.S. Vatican Ambassador Mary Ann Glendon at commencement May 17; Sentence Reduced--former Goshen teacher Mel Trowbridge has sentence reduced from 35 to 25 years for having sex with two teenage girls; appeals court ruled sentence was harsher than in similar cases; Fire Merger--vote scheduled on Clay, Harris Township fire departments merger; Driver Sought--police seek driver of car which crashed in 67300 block of Dogwood this morning.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: White House--Special Olympics accepts President Obama's apology for comparing his bowling score to Special Olympics on "Tonight Show;" president makes no excuses when asked by Jay Leno about failure to honor puppy pledge to daughters, says campaign promises were made to be broken; Treasury Dept.--President Obama defends Secretary Geithner; focuses on passing budget; India--India's Tata Motors to launch ultra-cheap, no frills (no air bags or antilock brakes--not required in India; AC, radio, or power steering cost extra) Nano Car; will cost about 100,000 rupees (about $2,050); no word on if or when car will come to U.S.; California--gunman kills three officers, wounds fourth after routine traffic stop; Connecticut--protestors visit AIG exec's lavish homes; Supreme--"Hillary the Movie" (Clinton, not Swank or Duff) now showing at Supreme Court; question is whether film--which was released during presidential primary season--is legimate documentary or 90-minute attack ad which would be subject to privisions of McCain-Feingold law.
Entertainment: Singer Weds--singer Natasha Bedingfield weds businessman Matthew Robinson in Malibu, CA ceremony Saturday.
Deaths: former "Big Brother" star Jade Goody, 27, dies after battle with cancer; starred in reality series at age 21.

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; March 21, 2009

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Beacon Sports

ND Scores: Hockey, CCHA Tournament--(1) ND 2, Northern Michigan 1; Tennis, Men, Blue-Gray Classic (Montgomery, AL)--(22) Boise St. 4, ND 0; Women--(2) ND 5, Vanderbilt 2; Fencing, NCAA Championship (at College Station, PA)--Irish still in third place after day two; Baseball--ND 10, Seton Hall 4; Golf, Men's Schenkel E-Z-Go Invitational (Statesboro, GA)--Irish 18th after first round; Women, Betsy Rawls Invitational (Austin, TX)--Irish sixth after first round.
NBA Scores: Mavericks 94, Pacers 92; Bobcats 102, Raptors 89; Kings 121, Knicks 94; Nets 96, Heat 88; Jazz 101, Thunder 94; Hornets 96, Grizzlies 84; Pistons 108, Clippers 90; Rockets 107, Timberwolves 88; Celtics 80, Spurs 77; Nuggets 116, Wizards 105; Warriors 119, 76ers 111.
MLB Exhibition Scores: Cubs 5, Padres 3; Giants 10, White Sox 3; Yankees 4, Twins 2; Brewers 6, Mariners 5; Tigers 5, Nationals 2; Marlins 8, Braves 6; Indians 7, Athletics 6; Blue Jays 15, Rays 4; Angels 6, Diamondbacks 1; Red Sox 11, Pirates 4; Phillies 2, Cardinals 2; (10); Rangers 11, Rockies 5; Astros 4, Reds 2; Royals 9, Dodgers 4; Mets 4, Orioles 0.
NHL Scores: Oilers 5, Blackhawks 4 (SO); Hurricanes 5, Islanders 4; Devils 4, Wild 0; Flyers 6, Sabres 4; Penguins 4, Kings 1; Red Wings 6, Thrashers 3; Blues 3, Flames 2.
College Basketball Scores: Men, NCAA East--Oklahoma St. 77, Tennessee 75; Pittsburgh 72, East Tennessee St. 62; Xavier 77, Portland St. 59; Wisconsin 61, Florida St. 59 (OT); Kansas 84, North Dakota St. 74; Dayton 68, West Virginia 60; Arizona 84, Utah 71; Louisville 74, Morehead St. 54; USC 72, BC 55; Cleveland St. 84, Wake Forest 69; Siena 74, Ohio St. 72 (OT); Michigan St. 77, Robert Morris 62; Syracuse 59, Stephen F. Austin 44; Arizona St. 66, Temple 57; Marquette 58, Utah St. 57; Missouri 78, Cornell 59; NIT--Florida 74, Miami (FL) 60; Auburn 74, Tulsa 55; San Diego St. 70, Kansas St. 52;
Women, NIT--James Madison 61, American 59; St. John's 83, Harvard 60; Georgetown 73, Winthrop 45; Murray St. 67, Ark.-Little Rock 65.
NCAA Notes: S.B. St. Joseph--former S.B. St. Joseph's teammates Melissa Lechlitner (ND) and Kristen Dockery (Minnesota) face each other Sunday in first round of NCAA Women's Tourney.

Local

Local Headlines: President at ND--President Obama will deliver commencement address May 17 at ND and receive honorary Doctor of Laws degree; Arrest--former Dowagiac city manager arrested on sex charges; Charges Dropped--auto theft and receiving stolen property charges dropped against Southside Auto Salvage and Towing; alleged victim--who says her car was towed from Portage Road Meijer store her permission--unhappy; car was crushed for recycling before owners even found out who had towed it.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: White House--President Obama apologizes for comparing his bowling score to Special Olympics on "Tonight Show;" says he still plays basketball since assuming office of president but doesn't get the hard fouls he used to; Iran--supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rebuffs President Obama's overtures, says Tehran is still waiting to see concrete changes in U.S. policy; U.S.P.S.--U.S. postal service looking for ways to cut losses; considering eliminating day of mail delivery.
Entertainment: Natasha Richardson--Broadway dims lights in honor of Natasha Richardson; doctor in Quebec says says lack of medical helicopter in that province may have played role in actress' death; 2 1/2 hour drive from ski slope to trauma care center in Montreal; Quebec provicincial legislature considers mandating ski helmets.
Deaths: New Orleans blues singer/guitarist Eddie Bo, 79; worked with such musicians as Irma Thomas and Art Neville; released more than 50 singles in career which spanned more than five decades.

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; March 20, 2009

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ND Scores: Football--Irish shine as ND hosts its NFL Pro Day; CB Terrail Lambert's times equaled or surpassed projected first round CB picks; other Irish participants were S David Bruton, FB Asaph Schwpp, DT Pat Kuntz; Basketball, Men's NIT--ND 70, New Mexico 68; Tennis, Men, Blue-Gray Classic (Montgomery, AL)--ND 4, Mississippi St. 2; Fencing, NCAA Championship (at College Station, PA)--Irish third after one day.
NBA Scores: Hawks 95, Mavericks 87; Cavaliers 97, Trailblazers 92 (OT); Lakers 114, Warriors 106.
World Baseball Classic--Japan 6, Korea 2.
MLB Exhibition Scores: Cubs 9, Mariners 2; Giants 6, White Sox 4; Nationals 5, Orioles 4; Dodgers 3, Rockies 2; Phillies 5, Marlins 1; Cardinals 9, Rays 7; Mariners 10, Padres 8; Mets 12, Astros 1; Rangers 8, Athletics 5; Braves 5, Tigers 2; Brewers 7, Indians 5; Red Sox 9, Reds 1; Yankees 7, Blue Jays 4.
MLB Notes: Cubs--former Cub manager and scout Whitey Lockman, 82, dies; started playing career in N.Y. with Giants in 1945; scored on Bobby Thomson's famed 1951 home run.
Silver Hawks: Silver Hawks selling tickets for '09.
NHL Scores: Kings 3, Bruins 2 (OT); Senators 5, Canadiens 4; Panthers 3, Maple Leafs 1; Capitals 5, Lightning 2; Oilers 8, Avalanche 1; Canucks 3, Blues 1; Ducks 3, Coyotes 2 (SO); Sharks 3, Predators 2 (SO).
College Basketball Scores: Men, NCAA East--Texas 76, Minnesota 72; Villanova 80, American 67; Duke 86, Binghamton 62; UCLA 65, VCU 64; South--LSU 75, Butler 71; UNC 101, Radford 58; Michigan 62, Clemson 59; Gonzaga 77, Akron 64; Oklahoma 82, Morgan St. 54; Western Kentucky 76, Illinois 72; West--Memphis 81, CSU Northridge 70; Texas A&M 79, BYU 66; Purdue 61, Northern Iowa 56; Maryland 84, California 71; U Conn 103, Chattanooga 47; Washington 71, Mississippi St. 58; NIT--Penn St. 83, Rhode Island 72.
Women, NIT--Butler 59, Duquesne 58; Dayton 70, Oakland 55; West Virginia 70, Coppin St. 40; Kentucky 81, Chattanooga 76; Geo. Washington 97, Fla. Gulf Coast 94 (2 OT); Boston U. 78, Central Conn. St. 60; Louisiana Tech 77, SMU 54; Portland St., 57, Portland 54.

Local

Local Headlines: Fire--fire engulfs Park Jefferson apartment complex clubhouse; wind made fire difficult to battle; clubhouse housed Park Jefferson offices and several small businesses; Grant--South Bend, Elkhart receive fed money to buy foreclosed or abandoned homes; SJC Budget Cuts--St. Joseph County budget cuts could spark lawsuits; judges may exercise mandate power over county's budget; Hoax--authorities say text message warning of deadly gang initiation at Wal-Marts across the country--including Michiana--tonight are probably hoax; SBPD PIO Capt. Phil Trent says those who forward text message are only fueling the rumor.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: Iran--President Obama urges Iran to seek new links with U.S., world; Alaska--Gov. Palin rejects nearly 30% of stimulus funds; Palin said she would accept funds that are "timely, targeted, and temporary" and do not create strings that would bind the state in the future; Tonga--strong quake near Tonga prompts tsunami warning; earthquake follows eruption of rare undersea volcano in South Pacific; Mexico--Mexican authorities nab suspected Sinaloa cartel leader Vicente "El Vicentillo" Zambada without firing shot; African Union/Madagascar--African Union suspends Madagascar saying the replacement of island nation's president by an army-backed politician constitutes a coup; AU gives Madagascar six months to restore a constitutional government; Hawaii--report says nearly all Hawaii's native birds are threatened with extinction.
Entertainment: Natasha Richardson--autopsy shows actress died of epidural hematoma caused by bleeding and swelling inside cranium; symptoms are not immediately apparent so victim delays treatment until it's too late; hematoma caused by ski accident during Quebec ski trip.
Deaths: actress Betsy Blair, 85; former wife of Gene Kelly; was blacklisted for supporting leftist causes; movie roles include "The Guilt of Janet Ames", "A Double Life", "Marty" (with Academy Award winner Ernest Borgnine; Blair was nominated for Academy Award as best supporting actress but didn't win).

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; March 19, 2009

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ND Scores: Basketball, Men's NIT--Baseball--ND 10, Valparaiso 4 (fifth straight win for Irish); Softball, Women--ND 15-9, Toledo 0-1; Saint Mary's--SMC 5-5, Manchester 7-4.
NBA Scores: Bulls 103, Thunder 96; Trailblazers 95, Pacers 85; Celtics 112, Heat 108 (OT); Bobcats 104, Kings 88; Nets 115, Knicks 89; Magic 106, Bucks 80; Nuggets 111, Grizzlies 109; Hornets 94, Timberwolves 93; Rockets 106, Pistons 101 (2 OT); Suns 126, 76ers 116; Clippers 123, Wizards 108.
World Baseball Classic--Venezuela 10, USA 6; Japan 5, Cuba 0.
MLB Exhibition Scores: Giants 8, Cubs 6; Angels 4, White Sox 1; Rays 7, Reds 3; Yankees 4, Astros 1; Brewers 4, Diamondbacks 1; Blue Jays 7, Phillies 7; Rangers 9, Padres 4; Cardinals 3, Orioles 2; Mariners 9, Royals 3; Pirates 4, Twins 3 (10); Braves 7, Mets 4; Marlins 7, Nationals 5.
Silver Hawks: Silver Hawks selling tickets for '09.
NHL Scores: Blue Jackets 4, Blackhawks 3 (OT); Hurricanes 4, Devils 2; Flames 2, Stars 1; Ducks 4, Predators 3 (OT).
College Basketball Scores: Men, NIT--(2) Virginia Tech 116, (7) Duquesne 108 (2 OT); (4) Miami (FL) 78, (5) Providence 66; (1) Auburn 87, (8) Tenn-Martin 82; (1) Florida 84, (8) Jacksonville 62; (4) Kansas St. 83, (5) Illinois St. 79; (1) Creighton 73, (8) Bowling Green 71; (4) Tulsa 68, (5) Northwestern 59; (3) Baylor 74, (6) Georgetown 72;
Men's NCAA Tourney First Round--(5) Purdue vs. (12) Northern Iowa; (9) Butler vs. (8) LSU;
Women, NIT--Syracuse 90, Canisius 65; New Mexico 72, Southern 44.
Women's NCAA Tourney First Round--(15 Evansville vs. (2) Texas A&M; (12) Ball St. vs. (5) Tennessee; (6) Purdue vs. (11) Charlotte .

Local

Local Headlines: Mishawaka--Mishawaka web site to get more staff, more user-friendly; new person will update city's web sites; Abduction--hearing begins today in Mishawaka abduction of 19-year-old South Bend woman; Roseland--adult children of late Roseland town marshall sue driver who killed him and woman who owned the vehicle; Medical Marijuana--meeting scheduled to discuss effects of medical marijuana in Michigan.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: White House--California Gov. Schwarzenegger to help president answer GOP critics; Congress--House set to vote on 90% tax aimed at executive bonuses; North Korea--two U.S. journalists detained in North Korea; Israel--former Israeli President Moshe Katsav indicted on rape and other sexual offense charges after rejecting plea bargain that would have allowed him to avoid jail; New Zealand--rare reptile hatchling, with lineage dating back to dinosaur era, found in New Zealand; Austria--Josef Fritzl sentenced to life in prison in incest and kidnapping case; Economy--jobless claims fall but still had record high; Vatican/Cameroon--Pope Benedict XVI tells Muslims that religion rejects violence during African trip; Palestine--talks between rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah in Cairo break up with no deal; Somalia--Osama Bin Laden urges Somali militants to overthrow country's new president, moderate Islamist Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed; New Mexico--Gov. Richardson abolishes capital punishment.
Deaths: actress Natasha Richardson, 45, from head injuries suffered during ski trip in Quebec; came from acting family which included maternal grandparents (Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson), parents (director Tony Richardson and Vanessa Redgrave), aunt and uncle (Lynn and Corin Redgrave), sister (Joely Richardson), and husband (Liam Neeson); roles included films "Patty Hearst" and remake of "The Parent Trap" (with preteen Lindsay Lohan in role originated by Hayley Mills), Tony-winning performance in revival of "Cabaret", most recent Broadway performance was benefit production of Sondheim's "A Little Night Music" with her mother.

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; March 18, 2009

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NBA Scores: Bulls 127, Celtics 121; Hawks 119, Kings 97; Cavaliers 97, Magic 93; Mavericks 103, Pistons 101; Spurs 93, Timberwolves 86; Jazz 103, Wizards 88; Warriors 127, Clippers 120; 76ers 94, Lakers 93.
MLB Exhibition Scores: Cubs 12, Dodgers 3; Diamondbacks 7, White Sox 6; Astros 1, Tigers 1 (11); Braves 5, Mets 1; Athletics 11, Diamondbacks 3; Phillies 8, Reds 1; Angels 12, Padres 7; Red Sox 9, Twins 5; Rangers 11, Indians 5; Yankees 9, Pirates 2; Giants 7, Brewers 5; Royals 9, Rockies 9 (10).
World Baseball Classic--USA 6, Puerto Rico 5; Korea 4, Japan 1.
Silver Hawks: Silver Hawks selling tickets for '09.
ND Scores: Basketball, Men's NIT--(2) ND 70, (7) UAB 64; Baseball--ND 5, Ball St. 4; Softball, Saint Mary's--SMC 4-11, Goshen 0-0 (Angela Gillis threw no-hitter in game 2; Belles 11-1); Fencing--NCAA championships begin tomorrow (March 19) at Penn St.; ND qualified the maximum 12 fencers for the tournament; Lacrosse--ND 18, Rutgers 9.
NHL Scores: Devils 3, Blackhawks 2; Penguins 6, Thrashers 2; Rangers 4, Canadiens 3 (SO); Senators 4, Sabres 2; Red Wings 3, Flyers 2; Capitals 3, Panthers 0; Maple Leafs 4, Lightning 3 (SO); Wild 3, Avalanche 2 (SO); Oilers 2, Blues 1 (SO); Canucks 4, Stars 2; Coyotes 4, Sharks 3.
College Basketball Scores: Men, NCAA Midwest Region--(16) Morehead St. 58, (16) Alabama St. 43; NIT--(6) Rhode Island 68, (3) Niagra 62; (6) Davidson 70, (3) South Carolina 63; (2) Penn St. 77, (7) George Mason 73 (OT); (4) Kentucky 70, (5) UNLV 60; (1) San Diego St. 65, (8) Weber St. 49; (3) New Mexico 83, (6) Nebraska 71; (2) St. Mary's 68, (7) Washington St. 57;
Men's NCAA Tourney First Round--(5) Purdue vs. (12) Northern Iowa; (9) Butler vs. (8) LSU;
Women--no games scheduled. First round NCAA tournament games start Wednesday.
Women's NCAA Tourney First Round--(15 Evansville vs. (2) Texas A&M; (12) Ball St. vs. (5) Tennessee; (6) Purdue vs. (11) Charlotte .

Local

Local Headlines: Abatement--St. Joseph County Council sets tax abatement standards; would require employers getting abatements to pay at least $8 an hour; PHM--police drugs search Penn High School for drugs; none found; Brother Dies--flag-flying Holy Cross Brother Edward Courtney, 90, dies; World War II veteran was familiar figure to motorists on SR 933 sitting between his American flags; Deployment--area soldiers headed for duty in Afghanistan; 175 members of 113th Engineer Battalion based in LaPorte say goodbye to loved ones yesterday; will spend 40 days training at Camp Atterbury near Indianapolis before leaving for Afghanistan; New Tech--Eggleston School in north Clay Township suggested as temporary site for New Tech High School; deadline looms before South Bend School Board must decide whether to open school this August or August 2010; board must also decide whether to renovate Marycrest Building on Western Avenue for school.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: White House--former President George W. Bush says he wants President Obama to succeed; White House backs bill to expand national service opportunities; Congress--Congress to grill AIG CEO Edward Liddy about company paying bonuses after accepting bailout money; UN--sources say U.S. to sign UN gay rights declaration; Sudan--Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir defies Hague Court which indicted him for war crimes.
Entertainment: Natasha Richardson--family holds vigil for actress who was injured in Canadien ski accident; American Idol--American Idol to issue trading cards.
Deaths: screenwriter Millard Kaufman, 92, co-created cartoon character "Mr. Magoo;" won Academy Awards for "Take the High Ground" and "Bad Day at Black Rock" screenplays; also won cult following as first-time novelist at age 90.

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; March 17, 2009

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Silver Hawks: Silver Hawks selling tickets for '09.
ND Scores: Basketball, Men--Irish to face UAB in first round of NIT tonight at 9 p.m. in the Joyce Center; Women--(7 seed) Irish to host (10 seed) Minnesota in NCAA first round Sunday, 2:30 p.m., in the Joyce Center; Track, Correction--Mary Saxer vault of 13-3 1/2 at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships was good enough to win All-America honors giving this year's Irish squad three All-Americans.
NBA Scores: Bobcats 112, Raptors 86; Thunder 78, Spurs 76; Rockets 95, Hornets 84; Trailblazers 103, Grizzlies 92; Nuggets 121, Nets 96.
NHL Scores: Thrashers 5, Capitals 1; Predators 4, Kings 3.
College Basketball Scores: Men--NAIA Semifinals--Ozarks (MO) 73, Bethel 64; NCAA/NIT--no games scheduled. First round NCAA games start tomorrow.
Men's NCAA Tourney First Round--(5) Purdue vs. (12) Northern Iowa; (9) Butler vs. (8) LSU;
Women--no games scheduled. First round NCAA tournament games start Wednesday.
Women's NCAA Tourney First Round--(15 Evansville vs. (2) Texas A&M; (12) Ball St. vs. (5) Tennessee; (6) Purdue vs. (11) Charlotte .
MLB Exhibition Scores: Brewers 9, Cubs 6; Royals 11, White Sox 7; Tigers 7, Cardinals 6; Rockies 8, Diamondbacks 3; Nationals 3, Marlins 1; Athletics 10, Dodgers 8; Twins 5, Orioles 3; Red Sox 6, Blue Jays 4; Yankees 12, Phillies 0; Angels 8, Giants 5; Rays 6, Pirates 4; Mariners 4, Dodgers 3 (10); Indians 4, Mariners 1.
World Baseball Classic: Venezuela 2, Puerto Rico 0; Cuba 7, Mexico 4.

Local

Local Headlines: President Selects Hoosier Judge--President Obama has selected Indiana judge David Hamilton to serve on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals which covers Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana; Hamilton is currently U.S. District Court judge in Indianapolis; Big Bust--Toll Road stop nets 290 pounds of marijuana; Crash--glass shatters after SBCSC bus hits deer on Ireland Road; driver says children hit by flying glass but unable to confirm any injuries; More SBCSC--SBCSC to expand full-day kindergarten; School Board approves Early College program to start in fall; Foiled Again--teen's (13) call to police thwarts home invasion.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: White House--President Obama criticizes AIG bonuses; Obama team taking heat over AIG bonuses; President Obama hosts key members of House and Senate budget committees as crunch time nears for budget; Madagascar--Madagascar's president steps down; hands power over to military; military said to favor opposition leader Andry Rajoelina; Supreme Court--Justice Ginsburg says she will have chemotherapy; More AIG--Roger Simon of Politico writes: "The only real difference between Bernie Madoff and the management of AIG is that when Bernie Madoff got caught, he pleaded guilty. When AIG got caught, it asked the government for $170-billion. And it got it.... "
Entertainment: Critical--Natasha Richardson reportedly in critical condition; severely injured in skiing accident in Quebec.
Deaths: former U.S. Transportation Secretary Claude Brinegar, 82; served during Nixon administration.

Irish Blessing: "May you be in heaven a half-hour before the devil knows you're dead."

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