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The word of the season: Parity. The team of the moment: Louisville. For a college basketball season in which it seemed anybody could beat anybody, and the No.

Kevin Ware is already up and walking, and he's got a nice souvenir to keep him company until he's cleared to return to Louisville.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - A.J. Burnett was idly patting the rosin bag against his right hip when he suddenly found himself in the middle of a dust cloud.

GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Phoenix Coyotes earned four of a possible six points in three road games last week, which, in any other circumstance, would be considered a solid road trip.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles embrace heightened expectations that accompany success within the rugged AL East, which again figures to be one of the most balanced divisions in baseball.

WASHINGTON - There are many things the Miami Marlins could be lacking this season, and one of them is a margin for error. Can't throw a curveball to Bryce Harper and not expect him to swing.

MILWAUKEE - Jonathan Lucroy was mobbed by his jubilant teammates as the crowd of 45,781 saluted the catcher with a big "Luuuuuuc" that reverberated throughout Miller Park.

MINNEAPOLIS - The sun was shining brightly above the ballpark, as the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins took their places along the green grass for pregame introductions.

CINCINNATI - Reds outfielder Ryan Ludwick dislocated his right shoulder while sliding into base in the third inning of their season opener against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday.

TORONTO - While some baseball traditionalists decry the roof and artificial turf at Rogers Centre, R.A. Dickey sees a controlled environment and smiles. Life under the dome has been good for the knuckleballer. "The climate's not an issue.