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On today’s episode of SportsNight, Leaky Pipes was talking about how he saw CNNSI.com as a group that had all you needed, like an ESPN.  I tried out his theory, since no one goes to CNNSI on the web.  Turns out, he’s right.  Here are today’s headlines from CNNSI.com

NBA Coverage
Lakers Over Rockets
Wade Past Celts
Paul’s Record Fuels NO

World Baseball Classic; Venezuela Beats U.S.

College Basketball Conference Tournaments
Big East
Big 12
Pac 10