Midwest Region Davidson Is Dazzling in Toppling Another Giant
New York Times
By JOE LAPOINTE DETROIT - While scoring 33 points to lead Davidson to a 73-56 upset of Wisconsin on Friday night, Stephen Curry made six 3-point field goals, including one while falling backward to the floor.

Kawakami: Stanford’s Brook Lopez shows he’s ready to move on
San Jose Mercury News
Stanford Cardinal’s Brook Lopez (11) has his shot blocked against University of Texas Longhorns Connor Atchley (32) in the first half for the first South Regional game of the 2008 Men’s NCAA Tournament at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas on Friday, …

Tournament Needs a Touch-Up
Washington Post
By John Feinstein Everyone knows why the NCAA men’s basketball tournament is a must-watch event. We all love the unveiling of the brackets; we all love San Diego and Western Kentucky and we really love Davidson.

Memphis Stays Focused, Routing Michigan State
New York Times
By THAYER EVANS HOUSTON - As Memphis Coach John Calipari and his players walked off the court at halftime, the team’s rabid fans gave the Tigers a standing ovation.

Games now a sideshow for Sox
Boston Herald
By Tony Massarotti LOS ANGELES - First stop, Tokyo. Next stop, the Coliseum. Anyone else think this season-opening Red Sox [team stats] road trip feels more like The Who’s final world tour?

2000 Greek police guard Olympic torch against human rights protesters
The Canadian Press
ATHENS, Greece - The Beijing Olympic torch relay approached Athens on Saturday amid tight police security with demonstrators preparing protests against China’s human rights record.