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Red Sox Rally To Beat Yankees In Season Opener
(Boston, MA) -- Dustin Pedroia [[ peh-DROY-ah ]] hit a two-run homer to tie the game at seven in the seventh inning and the Red Sox went on to beat the Yankees 9-7 in the season opener in Boston. Kevin Youkilis went 3-for-4 with a two-run triple for the Red Sox, who overcame 5-1 and 7-5 deficits.
Duke, Butler Battle For Men's NCAA Title Tonight
(Indianapolis, IN) -- The champion of men's college basketball will be crowned tonight as top-seeded Duke goes up against Cinderella story Butler in Indianapolis. The Blue Devils are seeking their fourth national title, but first since 2001. This is the Bulldogs' first appearance in the championship game.
UConn, Stanford To Meet In Women's Championship Tuesday
(San Antonio, TX) -- Undefeated UConn will take on Stanford in the women's national championship game tomorrow night in San Antonio. The Huskies won their 77th consecutive game with a 70-50 win over Baylor in Sunday's Final Four, while the Cardinal knocked off Oklahoma 73-66 in the other semi.
Eagles Trade McNabb To Rival Redskins
(Philadelphia, PA) -- The Eagles traded six-time Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb to the NFC East-rival Redskins. Philadelphia received the 37th-overall pick in this month's draft and either a third or fourth-round pick in 2011. McNabb is the Eagles' all-time leader is passing yards and touchdowns.
(Boston, MA) -- Dustin Pedroia [[ peh-DROY-ah ]] hit a two-run homer to tie the game at seven in the seventh inning and the Red Sox went on to beat the Yankees 9-7 in the season opener in Boston. Kevin Youkilis went 3-for-4 with a two-run triple for the Red Sox, who overcame 5-1 and 7-5 deficits.
Duke, Butler Battle For Men's NCAA Title Tonight
(Indianapolis, IN) -- The champion of men's college basketball will be crowned tonight as top-seeded Duke goes up against Cinderella story Butler in Indianapolis. The Blue Devils are seeking their fourth national title, but first since 2001. This is the Bulldogs' first appearance in the championship game.
UConn, Stanford To Meet In Women's Championship Tuesday
(San Antonio, TX) -- Undefeated UConn will take on Stanford in the women's national championship game tomorrow night in San Antonio. The Huskies won their 77th consecutive game with a 70-50 win over Baylor in Sunday's Final Four, while the Cardinal knocked off Oklahoma 73-66 in the other semi.
Eagles Trade McNabb To Rival Redskins
(Philadelphia, PA) -- The Eagles traded six-time Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb to the NFC East-rival Redskins. Philadelphia received the 37th-overall pick in this month's draft and either a third or fourth-round pick in 2011. McNabb is the Eagles' all-time leader is passing yards and touchdowns.
