 USA TODAY | McIlroy survives Tiger's charge, seizes No. 1 spot San Francisco Chronicle PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Rory McIlroy was six holes from winning the Honda Classic and going to No. 1 in the world, an outcome that looked inevitable as he stood on the 13th green Sunday at PGA National. That's when he heard the roar. McIlroy holds off Tiger, goes to No. 1 Tiger Woods roars, but Rory McIlroy soars to No. 1 Tiger serves notice with vintage 62 |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Tiger Woods roars, but Rory McIlroy soars to No. 1 MiamiHerald.com Despite the best finishing round of Tiger Woods' career, Rory McIlroy methodically won the Honda title and took the world's No. 1 ranking. By Bill Van Smith PALM BEACH GARDENS -- Rory McIlroy has often said becoming the world's No. Lake Orion's Tom Gillis finishes runner-up McIlroy becomes new No. 1 Tiger serves notice with vintage 62 |
 CBSSports.com | McIlroy -- ever calm -- moves up to No. 1, holds off Tiger, wins Honda CBSSports.com By Steve Elling | CBSSports.com Senior Writer PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Sometimes the metaphors jump up out of the Bermuda grass like grasshoppers or angry reptiles. This one was perfectly crystalline, like a smack upside the head on a cold morning, ... McIlroy survives a Woods charge Rory McIlroy rises to No. 1 in world; Tiger Woods shoots a 62 | Golf Tiger Woods puts it all together with incredible final-round 62 |
Sydney Morning Herald | Tiger Woods roars, but Rory Mcilroy soars to No. 1 MiamiHerald.com Despite the best finishing round of Tiger Woods' career, Rory McIlroy methodically won the Honda title and took the world's No. 1 ranking. By Bill Van Smith PALM BEACH GARDENS -- Rory McIlroy has often said becoming the world's No. Tiger happy with 62, targets Masters Golf: Tiger Woods closes with 62, but new No. 1 Rory McIlroy proves clutch ... Rory McIlroy rises to No. 1 in world; Tiger Woods shoots a 62 | Golf |
 USA TODAY | Bryant Makes Wade Pay for Broken Nose New York Times Deron Williams scored a franchise-record 57 points to lift the visiting Nets to a 104-101 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday night. Williams, who came into the game averaging 21.7 points, shot 16 of 29 from the field and was a perfect 21 for ... D-Will explodes for 57 as Nets clip Bobcats Williams scores 57 as New Jersey edges Charlotte Williams scores 57 as Nets dump Bobcats 104-101 |
USA TODAY | D-Will explodes for 57 as Nets clip Bobcats USA TODAY CHARLOTTE (AP) รข€" Deron Williams scored a franchise-record 57 points to lift the New Jersey Nets to a 104-101 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday night. By Bruce Chapman, US Presswire Deron Williams scored 57 points to eclipse the Nets' ... Deron Williams scores franchise-record 57 as Nets bounce Bobcats Deron scores 57 in win over Bobcats Deron Williams scores 57 as Nets edge Bobcats 104-101 |
 FOXSports.com | Hamlin and Grubb: Winning combination ESPN By Terry Blount AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Darian Grubb, the defending champion among crew chiefs, took his new driver, Denny Hamlin, to Victory Lane on Sunday. Meanwhile, Tony Stewart, the man Grubb took to the Sprint Cup title last season, had a problem ... Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Phoenix Hamlin survives Harvick's charge, has just enough gas to bounce back with win ... CUP: Harvick Says Fuel Didn't Matter |
 Los Angeles Times | Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Phoenix Los Angeles Times He leads the final 59 laps and holds off Kevin Harvick to win the Subway Fresh Fit 500. Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Subway Fresh Fit 500 on Sunday. (Brian Czobat / Autostock / Associated Press / March 4, 2012) By Jim Peltz ... Hamlin sweats out win at Phoenix Denny Hamlin back on track with Phoenix win CUP: Johnson Rallies Back Strongly |
 USA TODAY | Rory McIlroy holds off Tiger Woods, rises to No. 1 USA TODAY PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) รข€" Rory McIlroy won the Honda Classic with a performance worthy of the new No. 1 player in golf. By Lynne Sladky, AP Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates after winning the Honda Classic on Sunday in Palm Beach ... Rory McIlroy goes to No. 1 by holding off Tiger charge to win Honda Classic Tiger Woods' 62 a new final-round best McIlroy holds off Tiger, goes to No. 1 |
 Boston Globe | Pierce Helps Celtics Catch Knicks, Then Win in Overtime New York Times BOSTON รข€" During his days as a Harvard student, Jeremy Lin had neither the means nor the connections to attend a Celtics game. His entry on Sunday was a given, although little else was assured as he tried to navigate Boston's formidable defense. Celtics outlast Knicks in OT behind another Rajon Rondo triple-double Paul Pierce heroics, Rajon Rondo triple-double power Celtics past Knicks in OT Rajon Rondo posts monster triple-double in win over Knicks |
 USA TODAY | Live blog: Woods shoots 62; now awaits McIlroy to finish USA TODAY By Reid Cherner, USA TODAY 4:32: McIlroy had a six-minute wait on the tee box of the par 3, No. 15. He has 7-iron. He puts the ball into the bunker. Not a bad lie but a bad shot none the less. 4:30: Nicklaus thinks Woods will catch him in the total ... Tiger Woods' charge stalling on back nine Tiger Woods: Woods posts lead at Honda Classic with 62 Another Sunday Offers Another Chance for McIlroy to Claim No. 1 Ranking |
 CBC.ca | Tiger Woods' charge stalling on back nine Sun-Sentinel PALM BEACH GARDENS รข€" Tiger Woods is running out of holes Sunday, as his charge at the Honda Classic has stalled out on the back nine. Woods had the crowd roaring as he shot a 4-under 31 on the front nine, and with a birdie on 11 he was within four ... 2012 Honda Classic: Rory McIlroy Holds Slim Lead, Tiger Woods Tied For Fourth Keegan Bradley continues strong start to season Another Sunday Offers Another Chance for McIlroy to Claim No. 1 Ranking |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Tiger Woods charging thanks to 4-under on front nine Chicago Tribune PALM BEACH GARDENS รข€" Tiger Woods continues his rapid climb up the leaderboard during Sunday's final round of the Honda Classic. Woods, wearing his traditional Sunday red, came out of a two-hour rain delay on fire, as he shot a 4-under 31 on the front ... Honda Classic 2012: Tiger Woods Gaining On Rory McIlroy In Final Round Keegan Bradley continues strong start to season Tiger Woods charges up the leaderboard at Honda Classic |
 USA TODAY | Rousey, Kaufman offer Strikeforce contrasts USA TODAY By Sergio Non, USA TODAY COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Strikeforce's whiz kid of a women's champ embodies almost everything that her next foil does not. Olympic judo medalist Ronda Rousey on Saturday continued her speedy ascent through mixed martial arts by ... Strikeforce results: Ronda Rousey backs up smacktalk, beats Miesha Tate for ... Strikeforce Tate Vs. Rousey Results: Winners, Losers, And Other Thoughts Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey Aftermath Pt. 1 -- Going for Broke |
 5thRound.com | Strikeforce Tate Vs. Rousey Results: Winners, Losers, And Other Thoughts Bloody Elbow by Matthew Roth on Mar 4, 2012 12:00 PM EST in Strikeforce Analysis Strikeforce's second show of 2012 is in the books with another great performance from the women. In the main event Ronda Rousey continued her streak of breaking bones when she snapped ... Strikeforce results: Ronda Rousey backs up smacktalk, beats Miesha Tate title Video: Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey Match Highlights UFC/Strikeforce results recap: Winners and losers from UFC on FX 2 and 'Tate ... |
 The Guardian | With win at Honda, Rory McIlroy takes No. 1 spot Boston Herald By Bill Van Smith / McClatchy Newspapers PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. รข€" Rory McIlroy sat at No. 1 on the leaderboard of the Honda Classic after the third round of the tournament on Saturday. But there's one other No. 1 McIlroy is concerned with: He's ... Rory McIlroy: McIlroy's final round delayed by weather Weather, McIlroy the story lines Sunday at Honda Classic Another Sunday Offers Another Chance for McIlroy to Claim No. 1 Ranking |
 The Guardian | Chelsea sack manager Villas-Boas after less than a year in charge CNN (CNN) -- Chelsea sacked manager Andre Villas-Boas Sunday, citing poor results which threaten their participation in next season's Champions League. His final match proved to be Saturday's 1-0 defeat to West Bromwich Albion which left the Blues ... Abramovich to target Guardiola Chelsea sack Villas-Boas: AVB goes after just nine months Andre Villas-Boas leaves Chelsea - follow the reaction LIVE! |
 USA TODAY | Journeyman Tom Gillis enjoying Honda ride Boston Herald By David J. Neal / McClatchy Newspapers PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. รข€" The worldly Jupiter resident who spent most of Saturday trying to hold off Rory McIlroy's assumption of The Honda Classic title and No. 1 world ranking didn't go to Stanford. Weather, McIlroy the story lines Sunday at Honda Classic McIlroy shifts into gear, rides a 66 to the front Another Sunday Offers Another Chance for McIlroy to Claim No. 1 Ranking |
 ABC News | InsideCarolina.com: Analysis of UNC at Duke NBC17.com No. 6 North Carolina led No. 3 Duke by double digits for the final 35 minutes and 28 seconds and posted its largest margin of victory at Cameron Indoor Stadium since 1989 with an 88-70 win as UNC secured its second-straight outright ACC regular season ... Tar Heels Prove Too Much for Duke and Win ACC North Carolina routs Duke to clinch ACC regular season title TMA: Disappointing chants, assist count |
 Press-Register - al.com | No longer a fan of New Orleans Saints (Sound Off) Press-Register - al.com By Kevin Jeffers New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) adjusts his shoulder pads during the fourth quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. Saints franchise Drew Brees Saints put franchise tag on quarterback Brees By The Associated Press รข€¢ Sunday ... Saints put franchise tag on Brees, sides remain far apart |
 TSN | Saints place the franchise tag on Brees Boston Globe Drew Brees has been involved in lengthy contract talks with the Saints and, without the tag, could have negotiated with other teams as a free agent. The Saints yesterday placed the franchise tag on Drew Brees - giving them exclusive negotiating rights ... New Orleans Saints missed a big chance by not signing Drew Brees to a long ... Saints franchise Drew Brees Saints put franchise tag on Brees, sides remain far apart |
ABC News | DeCock: Quiet redemption for Zeller News & Observer BY LUKE DECOCK - Staff Writer DURHAM -- When the final moments of this one rolled around, Tyler Zeller wasn't even on the floor. He was watching from the bench, having fouled out with 51 seconds to go. There was no last-minute shot this time, ... No. 6 UNC tops No. 4 Duke 88-70 for ACC title North Carolina takes advantage of Duke's misues to snag ACC title Tar Heels Prove Too Much for Duke and Win ACC |
 Los Angeles Times | Saints put franchise tag on Drew Brees ESPN By John Clayton John Clayton on the New Orleans Saints placing the franchise tag on QB Drew Brees. The New Orleans Saints have placed their exclusive-rights franchise tag on quarterback Drew Brees, the team confirmed Saturday. The Saints were unable to ... New Orleans Saints missed a big chance by not signing Drew Brees to a long ... Drew Brees is Saints' franchise player Saints slap franchise tag on star QB Brees |
 USA TODAY | North Carolina takes advantage of Duke's misues to snag ACC title CNN Here are five quick thoughts on No. 6 North Carolina's 88-70 win over No. 4 Duke in Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday evening, one that saw the Tar Heels clinch the ACC's regular season title. 1. Duke struggled, but North Carolina thrived: Duke's ... UNC's rout of Duke fueled by anger Marshall, Tyler combine to lead UNC to big 88-70 win over Duke Quiet redemption for Zeller |
