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GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Daisuke Matsuzaka will not make the Cleveland Indians' opening-day roster but plans to remain with Cleveland.

Captain America used to be Derek Jeter. Now it's David Wright, and he had been the star for Team USA until a rib strain ended his stay in the World Baseball Classic.

NEWARK, N.J. - A pinched nerve in his neck and upper back sidelined New Jersey's Martin Brodeur for 12 games, and doctors told the NHL's winningest goaltender there was a chance it could have been a lot longer.

MADRID - Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has told IOC inspectors that much of the infrastructure needed for Madrid's bid to host the 2020 Olympics is already built and the city has an excellent transport system.

MADRID - Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy told IOC inspectors Monday that much of the infrastructure needed for Madrid's 2020 Olympic bid is already built, emphasizing a low-cost approach at a time of financial austerity.

SAN FRANCISCO - Even with a squad devoid of major leaguers and a mere six months to prepare his club, Japan manager Koji Yamamoto still felt immense pressure to continue his country's dominance in the World Baseball Classic.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - People who knew former Oklahoma quarterback Steve Davis say his passion for flying began before he arrived at the school and led the Sooners to back-to-back national championships in the 1970s.

SAN FRANCISCO - Even with a roster devoid of major leaguers and a mere six months to prepare his club, Japan manager Koji Yamamoto still felt immense pressure to continue his country's dominance in the World Baseball Classic.

SAN FRANCISCO - As Puerto Rico's lively supporters danced and sang in the nearby stands long after the final out, Angel Pagan sat in the dugout draped with his country's flag and filled with national pride. He can only imagine the scene in San Juan.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The San Francisco Giants could be without All-Star third baseman Pablo Sandoval for at least the next couple of days after he felt numbness in his fingers from right elbow pain before Sunday's spring training game.