Former American League MVP Nomar Garciaparra retired as a member of the Boston Red Sox Wednesday. The six-time All-Star signed a one-day contract with his former team and then announced he's ending his 14-year career. (March 10)
Driver Carl Edwards was placed on probation Tuesday for three races by NASCAR, for deliberately causing a crash in Sunday's race in Atlanta. NASCAR said Edwards intentionally wrecked Brad Keselowski. (March 9)
Top draft pick Stephen Strasburg made his spring training debut for the Washington Nationals, pitching two scoreless innings Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. (March 9)
Top-ranked Connecticut won an NCAA record 71st straight game Monday night, 59-44, over No. 6 Notre Dame in the semifinals of the Big East tournament. (March 8)
President Barack Obama hosted the national champion Alabama Crimson Tide football team at the White House Monday. Alabama beat Texas back in January for its 13th national title. (March 8)
Top-ranked Connecticut routed Syracuse, 77-41, Sunday in the Big East quarterfinals. The win tied the program's own record for the longest winning streak in women's college basketball. (March 7)