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en-us Copyright 2010 The New York Times Company Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:40:18 GMT http://graphics.nytimes.com/images/section/NytSectionHeader.gif http://www.nytimes.com/pages/sports/index.html?partner=rss http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/cP8yebj7m-I/11dominican.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/sports/baseball/11dominican.html Sandy Alderson is examining questions about the baseball player pipeline from the Dominican Republic to the United States. Francesco Broli for The New York Times Sandy Alderson, a longtime baseball executive, is looking into a feeder system in which performance-enhancing drug use and age fraud are commonplace.

Sandy Alderson to Review Baseball’s Troubled Dominican Pipeline

10 Mar 10, 09:03:57

Sandy Alderson, a longtime baseball executive, is looking into a feeder system in which performance-enhancing drug use and age fraud are commonplace.

Mets’ Blackley Battles A.D.D., and Fights for Baseball Future

10 Mar 10, 07:03:56

Travis Blackley, a relief pitcher from Australia who is trying to earn a spot on the Mets’ roster, has attention deficit disorder.

Syracuse-Georgetown Game Highlights Big East Matchups

10 Mar 10, 09:03:15

With the opening rounds over, it’s time for the top seeds to play in the Big East tournament. The first matchup is a familiar one: Georgetown versus Syracuse.

Marquette 57, St. John's 55: Marquette Survives the Red Storm

10 Mar 10, 08:03:03

After trailing by as many as 14 points, St. John’s rallied but could not get past Marquette on Wednesday at the Big East men’s basketball tournament.

Paragallo, a Top Horse Owner, Is Convicted of Animal Cruelty

10 Mar 10, 09:03:56

Ernie Paragallo, the thoroughbred horse breeder and owner, was convicted on 33 charges of animal cruelty Wednesday for starving and neglecting horses on his Hudson Valley farm.

Marion Jones Signs Deal to Play in W.N.B.A.

10 Mar 10, 08:03:44

The 34-year-old sprinter who went to prison for lying about using performance-enhancing drugs signed with the Tulsa Shock.

Spurs 97, Knicks 87: Eddy Curry Postpones Return to Knicks’ Lineup

10 Mar 10, 09:03:49

Eddy Curry hoped to resume his career Wednesday in the Knicks’ loss at San Antonio, but tightness in his right calf forced him to postpone his planned comeback.

N.B.A. Roundup: After Slow Start, Mavericks Beat Nets for 13th Straight Victory

10 Mar 10, 09:03:37

The Mavericks recovered from a lethargic start to beat the Nets and match the N.B.A.’s longest winning streak this season with their 13th straight victory.

N.H.L. Executives Recommend Penalizing Blindside Hits to the Head

10 Mar 10, 08:03:40

Thirty N.H.L. general managers unanimously recommended the rule, which would shift some responsibility to players delivering the hits.

N.H.L. Roundup: Henrik Lundqvist Pulled as Rangers Lose Fourth in a Row

10 Mar 10, 09:03:18

The Rangers had trouble scoring and Henrik Lundqvist surrendered five goals on 17 shots in a 6-3 loss to the Devils.

Learning Is the Priority for Rory McIlroy

10 Mar 10, 08:03:17

At 20, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland is the youngest member of the PGA Tour’s international contingent.

Before Yankees-Tigers, Old Teammates to See

10 Mar 10, 09:03:56

Curtis Granderson and Johnny Damon, among those who switched teams in the off-season, exchanged greetings Wednesday.

Alex Rodriguez Working on Timing of Meeting With Investigators

10 Mar 10, 09:03:56

Alex Rodriguez said on Wednesday that his lawyers were working on scheduling an interview with federal authorities investigating the Canadian doctor, Anthony Galea.

Mets Reiterate That Reyes Has Elevated Thyroid Levels

10 Mar 10, 06:03:51

The team tried to head off any confusion Jose Reyes’s remarks to ESPN Deportes about inflammation in his throat might have caused.

Ex-Athletes Join Ed O’Bannon’s Lawsuit Against N.C.A.A.

10 Mar 10, 08:03:55

Eleven former college football and basketball players joined a class-action suit against the N.C.A.A. over the use of their likenesses.

Cincinatti 69, Louisville 66: Cincinnati Beats Louisville in Big East’s Second Round

10 Mar 10, 09:03:20

Edgar Sosa had stellar statistics for the Cardinals, but his decision-making helped Cincinnati reach the Big East quarterfinals.

Notre Dame 68, Seton Hall 57: Notre Dame Bounces Back to Eliminate Seton Hall

10 Mar 10, 08:03:02

Luke Harangody came off the bench to score 20 points, 15 in the first half, as the Irish overcame a slow start.

Georgetown 69, South Florida 49: Georgetown Ends South Florida’s Dream

10 Mar 10, 08:03:40

After knocking off South Florida, No. 8 Georgetown will play No. 1 Syracuse on Thursday in a revival of perhaps the league’s best rivalry.

Men’s Tournament Roundup: Nebraska Ousts Fifth-Seeded Missouri in Big 12 Tournament

10 Mar 10, 09:03:14

Brandon Richardson scored 19 points and the No. 12-seeded Cornhuskers took command with an early 16-1 run in a 75-60 victory in the opening round.

Real Madrid Ousted in Champions League

10 Mar 10, 03:03:59

Real Madrid was eliminated by Lyon in the second round with a 1-1 tie Wednesday night, when Manchester United advanced to the quarterfinals with a 4-0 rout of AC Milan and David Beckham.

Garciaparra Comes Back to Red Sox to Retire

10 Mar 10, 06:03:29

Nomar Garciaparra signed a one-day contract with his former team Wednesday, then announced he’s ending his 14-year career. Garciaparra will become an analyst for ESPN.

Sidney Crosby’s Items Found Solving a Hockey Mystery

10 Mar 10, 09:03:19

The gloves and stick that Sidney Crosby used to to score Canada’s game-winning goal in the gold medal game were misplaced and will now be returned to the player.

A Look Back: The Defining Performances

01 Mar 10, 09:03:38

A look back at the defining performances and memorable athletes of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

Sports Business: Lots of Memories, and Debris, at Old Yankee Stadium

10 Mar 10, 10:03:20

So much has been destroyed that it’s hard to feel even a tingle of fuzzy nostalgia for the house that Ruth built and the city is razing.