Allan Muir: GMs’ play-in playoff idea is plausible, more notes

The big news out of the general managers’ meetings this week in Florida involved the decision to clarify the rules so that some, but not all, hits to the head would be subject to in-game penalty and possible supplementary discipline. My colleague Jim Kelley offered up his well-considered views on the subject yesterday. No need [...]

Friday update: Illinois gets huge win; URI still has work to do

Andy Glockner will offer a full edition of the Bubble Watch each morning, then provide updates as the action plays out. Check back throughout the day for ongoing bubble analysis. All times are ET.
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Frank Hughes: Blazers face another tough decision with injury-plagued Oden

The Portland Trail Blazers had a difficult decision to make a few years ago when they had the No. 1 pick in the 2007 draft: Should they take Greg Oden or Kevin Durant?
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Joe Lemire: With key additions, Yankees primed for another run

This spring, SI.com’s writers are filing postcards from all 30 camps. To read all the postcards, click here.
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Tom Bowles: Brad Keselowski opens up about his wreck with Carl Edwards

One minute Brad Keselowski was headed towards his best finish with Roger Penske’s team, the next he was heading towards the wall upside down. His harrowing experience became a national story, leading to three weeks of probation for the driver who caused the mayhem: Carl Edwards. Does Keselowski agree with the punishment? Will he change [...]

The Bonus: Bill Raftery: broadcaster, confidant and everyone’s favorite bar buddy

About a decade ago, a group of 13 former coaches and players assembled for a three-day golf outing at the Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. Among those in attendance were Chuck Daly, Billy Cunningham and various members of the North Carolina family, including Dean Smith. They lived like frat brothers, playing 36 holes each day.
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Chris Mannix: Pacquiao’s career approaches finish line

GRAPEVINE, Texas — From the day he collected his first boxing paycheck, Manny Pacquiao has been surrounded by yes men. Dozens of would-be handlers, many with nebulous jobs and no real responsibilities to speak of, have surrounded Pacquiao. And for the last five years, as Pacquiao has risen to the top of the sport, they [...]

Luis Bueno: Mexico’s World Cup roster still taking shape

With each passing week, it seems Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has more and more opportunities to examine players for possible World Cup inclusion.
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Stewart Mandel: Five burning Big 12 questions heading into spring football

Depending on which conference expansion rumor you’ve read most recently, the Big 12 may soon be without Texas and/or Nebraska and/or Missouri and/or Colorado. It may be adding TCU. Or it may be staying exactly as is. Nobody knows.
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Jon Heyman: Griffey embraces role as baseball’s true ambassador

PEORIA, Ariz. — Here on the outskirts of Phoenix is one of the rare treasures of baseball, Ken Griffey Jr., he of the 630 home runs, every last one believed to be legit, and counting. He is fitter than he was last year — eight or nine pounds to the better, a Mariners person said, [...]

Stewart Mandel: West Virginia was right to ‘bank’ its hopes on Butler

NEW YORK — All of Madison Square Garden knew who would get the ball when West Virginia inbounded the ball with 3.7 seconds left and its Big East quarterfinal game against Cincinnati tied at 51. Da’Sean Butler knew who would be guarding him once he got said ball because his defender, Cincinnati’s Lance Stephenson, told [...]

Andy Glockner: Notre Dame in the clear for NCAAs after win; Memphis hurting

Andy Glockner will offer a full edition of the Bubble Watch each morning, then provide updates as the action plays out. Check back throughout the day for ongoing bubble analysis. All times are ET.
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Joe Lemire: Spring Postcard: Retooled Red Sox looking for balanced approach

This spring, SI.com’s writers will be filing postcards from all 30 camps. To read all the postcards, click here.
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Josh Gross: Anniversary of Lewis passing brings sorrow for filmmaker

One year ago today, Charles Lewis died.
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Andy Glockner: Thursday Update: Memphis, UAB cooked after early losses in C-USA

Andy Glockner will offer a full edition of the Bubble Watch each morning, then provide updates as the action plays out. Check back throughout the day for ongoing bubble analysis. All times are ET.
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• Friday update: Illinois gets huge win; URI still has work to do
• Allan Muir: GMs’ play-in playoff idea is plausible, more notes
• Luis Bueno: Mexico’s World Cup roster still taking shape
• Chris Mannix: Pacquiao’s career approaches finish line
• The Bonus: Bill Raftery: broadcaster, confidant and everyone’s favorite bar buddy