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Rory McIlroy's return to Earth on the back nine at the Masters was not a calamity, but instead restored order to things.

It looked as if the 21-year-old Rory McIlroy would walk away as this year's Masters champion. But after a historically bad round on Sunday, 26-year-old South African Charl Schwartzel emerged as the 2011 champion.

Manny Ramirez stands on deck, ready to pinch-hit in the ninth inning. Manny went back to the dugout after A.J. Pierzynski broke a tie with the Indians, with a three-run home run. Sox won 4-3. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) Alabama's Mark Ingram Out For...

Vikings Sidney Rice Has Hip Surgery The Minnesota Vikings will play the first half of the season -- or more -- without Pro Bowl receiver Sidney Rice, who had hip surgery Monday. Coach Brad Childress said that he couldn't give a specific timetable fo...

AP Photo Damon Nixes Return To Red Sox: 'I love Detroit' Johnny Damon is staying in Detroit. The Tigers outfielder said he decided to pass up a chance to return to the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox claimed him on waivers this week, and it was up t...

With Doug Gottlieb • Doug explains why he's feeling optimistic about Tiger Woods' chances at the PGA Championship. Listen • ESPN.com MLB writer Keith Law covers the Cardinals-Reds dispute, postseason races and Manny Ramirez's future in...

Reunion night at Fenway: Roger Clemens, Manny Ramirez cross paths.

US Presswire After The Wait - Clausen To Panthers And McCoy to Browns Former Fighting Irish quarterback Jimmy Clausen was chose 48th overall by the Carolina Panthers -- more than 40 picks lower than some projected. Former Longhorns QB Colt McCoy...

The years between 2000 and 2009 should be called the decade of the fan in sober acknowledgement of the ultimate victory of the dollar in sports, writes Howard Bryant.

A daily glance inside the numbers from the world of sports.

A daily glance inside the numbers from the world of sports.

From Barry Bonds' first home run to Manny Ramirez's hairdo, spring training is in full swing.