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Off the Dribble: Lin Looks to Turn Spotlight Elsewhere
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 6:34pm EST by By HOWARD BECK
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Giants Will Open N.F.L. Season on a Wednesday
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 5:31pm EST by By JUDY BATTISTA
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The 2012 season opener is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 5, instead of the traditional Thursday start to avoid conflicting with President Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention.
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The Quad: For Northwestern Lacrosse, a Strong Start Against Strong Teams
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 5:12pm EST by By ROHAN NADKARNI
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The Northwestern women's lacrosse team, defending national champions, began the season by defeating two ranked opponents.
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What Should Linsanity Look Like?
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 5:06pm EST
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A gallery of readers’ submissions for new Jeremy Lin logos and gear.
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Fighting Has Deep Roots in Saskatchewan Hockey
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 5:02pm EST by By JEFF Z. KLEIN
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Even as some youth hockey officials advocate for more stringent rules against fighting, it remains a proud tradition in places like Saskatchewan.
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Off the Dribble: Danny Green Makes Most of His Opportunity With Spurs
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 4:33pm EST by By KEITH SCHLOSSER
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Danny Green has emerged as a key player in the Spurs' rotation, helping them to an 11-game winning streak in February.
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Vote for Your Favorite Linsanity T-shirt
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 4:27pm EST
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Which Jeremy Lin T-shirt would you most want to wear while camped out in front of Madison Square Garden? Cast your vote by March 4 at 1 p.m., when Lin returns to Massachusetts to play the Celtics.
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Bats: Before Power Display, Duda Takes One for the Team
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 4:06pm EST by By ANDREW KEH
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A hit-by-pitch resulted in just about the only sore spot the Mets' Lucas Duda has had in batting practice this month.
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Photo Replay: Feb. 28
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 4:01pm EST
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Yu Darvish, the Texas Rangers’ new pitcher, dressed the part, and Roger Federer advanced at the Dubai Open tennis tournament.
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Off the Dribble: Thunder Front Line Is Defense's Secret Weapon
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 3:21pm EST by By ROB MAHONEY
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Oklahoma City's offensively challenged front line of Serge Ibaka, Kendrick Perkins and Nick Collison is a key to the Thunder's defense.
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Bats: Wilpon Climbs on Spring Training Stage Again
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 2:59pm EST by By JAY SCHREIBER
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Fred Wilpon again uses the start of spring training to emphasize that his ownership of the Mets will endure.
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Drug Test Collector in Braun Case Says He Followed Protocol
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 2:48pm EST by By KEN BELSON and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT
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In a statement Tuesday, Dino Laurenzi Jr., who handled Ryan Braun’s urine sample last October, said it was established protocol to take samples home if they could not be mailed immediately.
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Off the Dribble: Would Wallace's Un-Retirement Help the Lakers?
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 2:36pm EST by By JIM CAVAN
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If the Lakers do sign Rasheed Wallace, what can they expect from a player retired for nearly two years?
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Off the Dribble: Data Crunchers Look to Quantify Chemistry in N.B.A.
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 1:32pm EST by By JOSHUA BRUSTEIN
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More than half of the papers to be presented at the M.I.T. Sloan Sports Analytics Conference this week deal with the N.B.A.
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In Lebanon, National Soccer Team Helps Bring Country Together
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 12:40pm EST by By JAMES MONTAGUE
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Lebanon needs only a tie Wednesday in Abu Dhabi against United Arab Emirates to reach the final round of World Cup qualification in Asia for the first time.
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Goal: Chivas Goes Dutch With Cruyff
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 12:26pm EST by By KEVYAN ANTONIO HEYDARI
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Chivas Guadalajara has hired the former Dutch star Johan Cruyff to try and help the popular Mexican team reverse its recent performances.
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Fighting in Amateur Hockey Leagues May Be on Way Out
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 12:20pm EST by By JOHN BRANCH
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In light of increasing concussion research, nonprofessional hockey organizations are seriously considering rules changes that would effectively end brawling by players.
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Bode Miller to Miss Remainder of Ski Season
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 12:00pm EST by By BILL PENNINGTON
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Bode Miller, 34, had surgery on his left knee on Feb. 20, but the range of motion needed for him to be competitive has not yet returned.
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The Quad: Next Goal for the Blue Hens: Undefeated Conference Season
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 11:58am EST by By KERRY BOWDEN
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The University of Delaware women's basketball team can have a perfect record in the C.A.A. if they beat William & Mary on Wednesday.
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Kenseth Wins Daytona 500 Delayed by Crash and Explosion
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 11:50am EST by By VIV BERNSTEIN
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Matt Kenseth, with help from a teammate, held off Dale Earnhardt Jr. in an extra two-lap sprint after a series of crashes near the end of the race.
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Bats: Joba Chamberlain Throws Off a Full Mound
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 11:43am EST by By DAVID WALDSTEIN
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Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain threw off a full mound on Tuesday for the first time since he had Tommy John surgery last June.
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Rangers 2, Devils 0: Rangers Make the Most of Their Few Chances
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 11:30am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The Rangers had only 15 shots on goal, but Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 13 of the Devils’ shots for his eighth shutout of the season.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Stars Stay Put on N.H.L.’s Trade Deadline Day
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 11:20am EST by By JEFF Z. KLEIN
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The Rangers acquired John Scott from the Blackhawks, but over all N.H.L. clubs made only 16 trades involving 32 players, the lowest combined totals on deadline day since 2000.
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Delcarmen, Raised to Despise Yankees, Now Fights for a Job With Them
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 11:00am EST by By DAVID WALDSTEIN
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On Jan. 31, the Yankees signed relief pitcher Manny Delcarmen, who helped Boston to a title in 2007, hoping that he can provide depth for their bullpen.
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College Basketball Roundup: Notre Dame Tops UConn to Claim First Outright Big East Title
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 10:50am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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No. 3 Notre Dame sent No. 4 Connecticut to its second straight home loss and wrapped up its first outright regular season conference title.
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Tv Sports: Magic Johnson Narrates New Film on His H.I.V. Announcement
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 10:49am EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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“The Announcement,” a powerful and sensitive documentary narrated by Magic Johnson, will make its debut on March 11.
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On Baseball: New Ways for the Mets, Like It or Not
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 10:39am EST by By TYLER KEPNER
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As Fred Wilpon spoke Monday, it became clear that Bernard L. Madoff could be a figure whose association with a New York baseball owner unwittingly forces an important change in team operations.
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The 10-Day N.B.A. Contract: A Tiny Window Closes Quickly
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 10:07am EST by By HUNTER ATKINS
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The 10-day N.B.A. contract can be a cruel audition that tries a player’s skills and patience, as Andre Emmett, a recent Nets call-up from the Development League, found out.
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Leading Off: For Nascar, a Fireball; in the N.H.L., a Trading-Day Flameout
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 10:06am EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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The Daytona 500 was a dud; so too was the N.H.L. trading deadline. But the Notre Dame women’s basketball team is a happier story.
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Jewish School’s Team, Refusing to Play During Sabbath, Loses Trip to State Semifinals
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 10:00am EST by By MARY PILON
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A Texas high school association turned down an appeal from the Robert M. Beren Academy, an Orthodox Jewish day school in Houston, to change the start of its game.
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Bats: Fantasy Focus: Shaking Bias
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 6:00am EST by By DEREK VANRIPER
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League championships are not won in February, but they can certainly be lost to unfounded assumptions.
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The Fifth Down: Manningham and Bart Scott Nearing Exits From New York
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 5:50am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham is looking for more catches and more money. The Jets' Bart Scott is looking for a bigger role in a defense.
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Goal: Klinsmann Still Waiting for Stars to Align
Posted: February 27th, 2012, 11:16pm EST by By ANDREW DAS
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The illness that forced Landon Donovan to pull out of the United States national team's game against Italy on Wednesday also means that he and Clint Dempsey have still not played together under Coach Jurgen Klinsmann.
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Spearing Sturgeon on Wisconsin’s Lake Winnebago
Posted: February 27th, 2012, 11:10pm EST by By JAMES CARD
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For a few days in February, Lake Winnebago, the largest lake in Wisconsin, becomes the place to spear the sturgeon of a lifetime.
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On Klinsmann’s Team, Stars Have Yet to Align
Posted: February 27th, 2012, 10:52pm EST by By BRIAN SCIARETTA
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Coach Jurgen Klinsmann had already been forced to make several changes to his roster — the most significant of which was the removal of Landon Donovan, who has bronchitis.
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New Arena Deal for Kings
Posted: February 27th, 2012, 10:44pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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A tentative deal was reached to finance a new arena that would keep the Kings in Sacramento.
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Fighting Sioux Not Invited
Posted: February 27th, 2012, 10:44pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The University of Iowa decided not to invite the University of North Dakota to a track meet in April because of the university’s Fighting Sioux nickname, The Iowa City Press-Citizen reported.
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Slap Shot: Counting Down to the N.H.L. Trading Deadline
Posted: February 27th, 2012, 3:57pm EST by By JEFF Z. KLEIN
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The N.H.L. trade deadline is at 3 p.m. Monday. Check back here throughout the day for updates on the latest moves.
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Slap Shot: Duluth Sweeps Colorado College but Doesn't Gain Ground on Minnesota
Posted: February 27th, 2012, 11:00am EST by By TOM OLSEN
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The University of Minnesota-Duluth men's hockey team swept Colorado College over the weekend but is still behind Minnesota in the W.C.H.A. standings.
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Baylor’s Rejuvenation
Posted: February 27th, 2012, 12:17am EST
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Once associated with futility and tragedy, the university’s athletic program is enjoying great success in a number of sports.
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Lin’s Journey to Stardom
Posted: February 25th, 2012, 6:49pm EST
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Beyond the mystique and the mania of Jeremy Lin’s dramatic rise to stardom with the Knicks lies a more basic story — of perseverance, hard work and self-belief.
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Braves Respond to 2011 Collapse With Few Changes
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 7:49pm EST by By TYLER KEPNER
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The Braves ended last season in a 10-20 slump and just missed the playoffs, but, unlike Boston, which suffered a similar fate, they remain mostly intact.
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Braves Respond to 2011 Collapse With Few Changes
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 7:49pm EST by By TYLER KEPNER
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The Braves ended last season in a 10-20 slump and just missed the playoffs, but, unlike Boston, which suffered a similar fate, they remain mostly intact.
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Rangers Focus on Defense to Solve Problems on Offense
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 7:49pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The Rangers lead the Eastern Conference, but are struggling on the power play and have been shut out three times this month.
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Rangers Focus on Defense to Solve Problems on Offense
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 7:49pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The Rangers lead the Eastern Conference, but are struggling on the power play and have been shut out three times this month.
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Braun Wins Appeal on Positive Drug Test and Avoids Suspension
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 7:47pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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The Milwaukee Brewer slugger Ryan Braun becomes the first player known to successfully have a positive test result overturned and will not be suspended for 50 games.
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Braun Wins Appeal on Positive Drug Test and Avoids Suspension
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 7:47pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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The Milwaukee Brewer slugger Ryan Braun becomes the first player known to successfully have a positive test result overturned and will not be suspended for 50 games.
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The Fifth Down: No Guarantee From Ryan
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 7:23pm EST by By MIKE TANIER
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Ryan took full responsibility for what he called a "terrible" Jets season, then set much lower goals for the Jets in 2012 than he has in the past.
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The Fifth Down: No Guarantee From Ryan
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 7:23pm EST by By MIKE TANIER
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Ryan took full responsibility for what he called a "terrible" Jets season, then set much lower goals for the Jets in 2012 than he has in the past.
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Photo Replay: February 23
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 6:58pm EST
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The day in sports included snowboarding in Quebec, diving in London and skeleton racing in Lake Placid, N.Y.
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Photo Replay: February 23
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 6:58pm EST
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The day in sports included snowboarding in Quebec, diving in London and skeleton racing in Lake Placid, N.Y.
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Off the Dribble: Lin Merchandise on Craft Web Site
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 6:42pm EST by By MARY PILON
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Jeremy Lin merchandise is not limited to traditional sports outlets and has hit even the crafters' Web site Etsy.
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Slap Shot: In Latest Sentencing Hearing, James Apologizes to Victims
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 6:18pm EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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Former youth hockey coach Graham James apologized to his victims in his latest sentencing hearing for his third child sexual abuse conviction, these brought by former N.H.L. player Theoren Fleury and his cousin, Todd Hold.
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Slap Shot: In Latest Sentencing Hearing, James Apologizes to Victims
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 6:18pm EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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Former youth hockey coach Graham James apologized to his victims in his latest sentencing hearing for his third child sexual abuse conviction, these brought by former N.H.L. player Theoren Fleury and his cousin, Todd Hold.
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Slap Shot: Wisconsin Women Win W.C.H.A. Title
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 6:16pm EST by By CAROLINE SAGE
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With a victory over Ohio State, the University of Wisconsin women's hockey team won the Western Collegiate Hockey Association championship.
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Slap Shot: Wisconsin Women Win W.C.H.A. Title
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 6:16pm EST by By CAROLINE SAGE
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With a victory over Ohio State, the University of Wisconsin women's hockey team won the Western Collegiate Hockey Association championship.
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The Quad: Baylor Women Win the Big 12 Regular-Season Title
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 5:37pm EST by By KRISTA PIRTLE
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The Baylor women's basketball team won the Big 12 title after defeating Texas.
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The Quad: Baylor Women Win the Big 12 Regular-Season Title
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 5:37pm EST by By KRISTA PIRTLE
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The Baylor women's basketball team won the Big 12 title after defeating Texas.
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Bats: For Chavez, It Was the Yankees or Retire
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 5:01pm EST by By DAVID WALDSTEIIN
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The Yankees had to make several personnel moves before they were able to ask Eric Chavez, their reserve third baseman last season, back.
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Bats: Octavio Dotel Finds a New Home, for the 13th Time
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 4:53pm EST by By TYLER KEPNER
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The pitcher Octavio Dotel is with the Detroit Tigers this season, his 13th team.
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Off the Dribble: Playing the Lin Card Pays Off for a Collector
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 4:19pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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A rookie trading card of Jeremy Lin is sold for more than $21,000 on eBay.
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Off the Dribble: Playing the Lin Card Pays Off for a Collector
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 4:19pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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A rookie trading card of Jeremy Lin is sold for more than $21,000 on eBay.
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Duerson’s Son Sues N.F.L. Over Handling of Concussions
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 3:55pm EST by By ALAN SCHWARZ
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Dave Duerson’s son Tregg sued the N.F.L. on Thursday, contending that its handling of his father’s concussions led to his brain damage and ultimate suicide.
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Duerson’s Son Sues N.F.L. Over Handling of Concussions
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 3:55pm EST by By ALAN SCHWARZ
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Dave Duerson’s son Tregg sued the N.F.L. on Thursday, contending that its handling of his father’s concussions led to his brain damage and ultimate suicide.
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A One-Town Coach
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 2:25pm EST
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The timing never felt right for Danny Miles to move on from the Oregon Tech basketball program, which he has led since 1971.
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A One-Town Coach
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 2:25pm EST
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The timing never felt right for Danny Miles to move on from the Oregon Tech basketball program, which he has led since 1971.
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Bats: Hearing to Set Course of Mets-Madoff Case
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 1:38pm EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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Some facts about Thursday’s hearing in the Mets-Madoff case, where a federal judge could make significant rulings in the multi-million-dollar case against the team’s owners.
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Off the Dribble: In New Knicks Era, Stoudemire Is Not His Old Self
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 1:00pm EST by By ROBERT SILVERMAN
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After an impressive 2011, Amar'e Stoudemire of the Knicks is not a dominant force this season.
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Off the Dribble: In New Knicks Era, Stoudemire Is Not His Old Self
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 1:00pm EST by By ROBERT SILVERMAN
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After an impressive 2011, Amar'e Stoudemire of the Knicks is not a dominant force this season.
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Goal: Klinsmann Picks 21 for Italy Match
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 12:01pm EST by By JACK BELL
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The United States national soccer team announced its 21-man roster for next week's match against Italy in Genoa.
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Goal: Klinsmann Picks 21 for Italy Match
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 12:01pm EST by By JACK BELL
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The United States national soccer team announced its 21-man roster for next week's match against Italy in Genoa.
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Leading Off: Lin’s Wild Ride Hits South Beach
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 9:47am EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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Linsanity heads to Miami, and the Lakers added an on-court victory over the Mavericks to their off-court drama.
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Leading Off: Lin’s Wild Ride Hits South Beach
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 9:47am EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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Linsanity heads to Miami, and the Lakers added an on-court victory over the Mavericks to their off-court drama.
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Off the Dribble: N.B.A.'s Lesser Stories Struggle to Be Heard
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 9:09am EST by By ROB MAHONEY
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The fervor over Jeremy Lin’s continuing heroics have all but consumed the coverage of N.B.A. basketball, and rightfully so. But the frantic N.B.A. season has not stopped in its tracks for his ascent.
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Off the Dribble: N.B.A.'s Lesser Stories Struggle to Be Heard
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 9:09am EST by By ROB MAHONEY
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The fervor over Jeremy Lin’s continuing heroics have all but consumed the coverage of N.B.A. basketball, and rightfully so. But the frantic N.B.A. season has not stopped in its tracks for his ascent.
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On Soccer: For Chelsea, More Questions Than Ever
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 3:27am EST by By ROB HUGHES
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The club lost, 3-1, to Napoli on Tuesday and the biggest question is whether André Villas-Boas will be the manager when the teams play the second leg in England.
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For 41 Years, Town Cheers Oregon Tech Coach Danny Miles
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 1:55am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Danny Miles has coached basketball at Oregon Tech for 41 years, winning over 900 games and doing his part to keep Klamath Falls together along the way.
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Slap Shot: Dreaming Up a Different Realignment Scenario
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 1:48am EST by By PAUL CAPONIGRI
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Developing an alternative realignment plan to the N.H.L.'s initial proposal that takes into account fairness and travel issues.
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Slap Shot: Bernier Is a Hot Trade Topic, but Are His Numbers Good Enough?
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 1:23am EST by By JEFF Z. KLEIN
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After Rick Nash, the player most touted as a tempting target as the Feb. 27 N.H.L. trade deadline draws near is the Los Angeles backup goalie Jonathan Bernier. But how good is he?
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Maryland’s Edsall Reverses Course on Quarterback’s Transfer
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 1:20am EST by By ADAM HIMMELSBACH
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Randy Edsall, the football coach at Maryland, has reversed course and granted a full release to quarterback Danny O’Brien from his scholarship.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Speculation Resumes as Howard Visits Nets
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 1:20am EST by By JAKE APPLEMAN
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Nets officials try to make an impression with Dwight Howard in town.
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Virginia Commonwealth May Need Magic for a Final Four Sequel
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 1:20am EST by By ADAM HIMMELSBACH
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After a surprising N.C.A.A. Final Four run, Virginia Commonwealth Coach Shaka Smart’s greatest challenge this season was making his current team forget and focus on a new season.
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Temple in Talks to Join Big East in All Sports
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 1:20am EST by By PETE THAMEL
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The Big East is said to be in discussions to add Temple, a former member of the conference in football, for all sports, but legal issues will have to be cleared up.
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Tiger Woods Hopes One Win in Match Play Cures What Ails Him
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 1:20am EST by By KAREN CROUSE
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Tiger Woods bounced back from a final-round collapse at Pebble Beach to win his opening-round match at the Match Play Championship.
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Players Will Be Wired for Sound in Spring Training Game
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 1:20am EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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MLB Network will televise a spring training game between the Indians and Diamondbacks in which up to six players a team will wear microphones and every sound will be aired, on a short delay.
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On Baseball: To Palm Beach Atlantic Baseball Team, Carter Was Simply Skip
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 1:20am EST by By HARVEY ARATON
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The players of the Palm Beach Atlantic University baseball team, and their fathers, recalled their relationship with the team’s coach, Gary Carter, who died last week.
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Knicks 99, Hawks 82: Lin and Anthony Team Up as Knicks Beat Hawks
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 1:13am EST by By STEVE ADAMEK
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Jeremy Lin, who had 17 points with 9 assists, and Carmelo Anthony, who scored 15 points, showed signs of improvement in playing together in the Knicks’ victory against the Hawks.
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Jeremy Lin Appears Unlikely to Make U.S. Olympic Team
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 1:13am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Despite his outstanding play of late, the Knicks’ Jeremy Lin has at least three point guards ahead of him on the depth chart for the United States.
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Marquette Beats Rutgers, 82-65
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 12:39am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Jae Crowder scored 27 points to lead No. 10 Marquette to an 82-65 victory over visiting Rutgers.
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The Closer: Linsanity May Be Peaking
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 12:34am EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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Jeremy Lin has had a great start to his Knicks career, but calls to add him to the United States Olympic roster seem premature.
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Temple Outlasts La Salle in Overtime
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 12:31am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Ramone Moore scored 5 of his 18 points in overtime to help No. 22 Temple beat host La Salle, 80-79, for the Owls’ 11th straight win.
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No. 2 Syracuse Beats South Florida 56-48
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 12:27am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Scoop Jardine scored 15 points to help No. 2 Syracuse overcome a 13-point first-half deficit and beat visiting South Florida, 56-48.
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Senators Overwhelm Capitals
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 12:27am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Erik Karlsson and Milan Michalek each had three points, and the Ottawa Senators defeated the Washington Capitals, 5-2.
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Surgery Scheduled for UConn Coach Calhoun
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 12:27am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Connecticut Coach Jim Calhoun will undergo surgery Monday to address a condition affecting his lower back.
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Marta Returns to Swedish League to Play for Tyreso
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 12:27am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The five-time FIFA player of the year Marta will return to the Swedish league with the club Tyreso after three seasons in Women’s Professional Soccer in the United States.
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Tom Brady’s Personal Quarterback Coach Dies
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 12:27am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Tom Martinez, the longtime personal coach to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, died Tuesday at 67.
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Off the Dribble: More to Fields Than a Pregame Handshake
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 12:01am EST by By MARK VIERA
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If it was easy to lose sight of Landry Fields's role in Jeremy Lin's rise, then Fields provided a reminder of his value in the Knicks' 99-82 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.
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Bats: Collins Disappointed Tejada Hasn't Arrived
Posted: February 22nd, 2012, 11:53pm EST by By ANDREW KEH
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Jose Reyes's replacement at shortstop is at home in Panama, but is expected to arrive at training camp by Saturday.
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Bats: Piniella Joins YES, but Not as a Regular
Posted: February 22nd, 2012, 11:48pm EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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The former Yankees manager and player is expected to work 20 or 30 times, during games, in pre- and postgame shows and on unspecified specials. He is also going to contribute to the network's Web site.
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Bats: Davis Sees Doctor in New York
Posted: February 22nd, 2012, 11:44pm EST by By ANDREW KEH
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Mets Manager Terry Collins said that the issue was not related to the ankle injury that forced Ike Davis to miss most of last season.
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Goal: Yanks Abroad: For Pelosi, Progress at Liverpool Takes a Knock in the Knee
Posted: February 22nd, 2012, 6:48pm EST by By BRIAN SCIARETTA
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After signing with England's Liverpool last fall and enjoying strong performances within the club's youth levels, Marc Pelosi is on the road to recovery after recently sustaining a knee injury.
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Goal: Red Bulls in the Valley of the Sun
Posted: February 22nd, 2012, 6:41pm EST by By JACK BELL
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The Red Bulls are scheduled to play three matches between now and Sunday in Arizona.
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Off the Dribble: As Lin's Legend Grows, MSG's Ratings Keep Rising, Too
Posted: February 22nd, 2012, 6:29pm EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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Jeremy Lin's drawing power - even in losses - is helping the MSG Network set ratings records.
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Photo Replay: Feb. 22
Posted: February 22nd, 2012, 1:58pm EST
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The diving World Cup continued in London, and Sarah Hebert departed Almadies, Senegal, in her quest to become the first woman to sail across the Atlantic Ocean on a windsurfing board.
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The Quad: Fortner Steps Down at Auburn, Citing Need for Change
Posted: February 22nd, 2012, 1:45pm EST by By JOANNE C. GERSTNER
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Auburn Coach Nell Fortner announced her resignation Tuesday and plans to leave coaching for now.
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The Fifth Down: 2012 NFL Draft, Whitney Mercilus of Illinois
Posted: February 22nd, 2012, 6:00am EST by By JONATHAN BALES
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Because of his versatility and potential, the defensive end could have his name called on the first night of the 2012 draft.
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SPORTS: Linsanity Goes Uptown
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 4:53pm EST
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William C. Rhoden went to Harlem to see if the excitement generated by the Knicks' Jeremy Lin had reached the spiritual home of basketball.
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The Fifth Down: Jaworski, Gruden and 'Monday Night'
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 7:00am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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Maybe "Monday Night Football" didn't deserve Ron Jaworski's more cerebral analysis.
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The Fifth Down: Scouting the Draft, L.S.U.'s Michael Brockers
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 5:53am EST by By JONATHAN BALES
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The defensive tackle is expected to go in the top half of the first round, but I don't see him as anything more than a solid N.F.L. player.
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Olympic Ban on Saudi Arabia Is Urged Over Lack of Female Athletes
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 3:16am EST by By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
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The International Olympic Committee should make Saudi Arabia send female athletes to the London Olympics, a human rights group says, or it should be prohibited from competing.
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On Soccer: Why Ask Why? Just Enjoy Messi
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 3:00am EST by By ROB HUGHES
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Lionel Messi's stellar play in the Champions League against Leverkusen gave a lift to soccer on a week when it needed it.
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College Basketball Has Evolved to Big Men Who Can Shoot
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 2:10am EST by By RAY GLIER
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The 3-point shot, which was introduced in college basketball 25 years ago, has created players called Stretch 4s by some, a tall forward with the ability to shoot from outside and extend the defense.
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College Roundup: UConn, Again Without Calhoun, Defeats DePaul to End Skid
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 2:10am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Shabazz Napier and Alex Oriakhi each put up double-doubles and Connecticut, playing its fourth straight game without its ailing coach Jim Calhoun, beat DePaul, 80-54, on Wednesday.
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Sports Briefing | Baseball: Gwynn’s Cancer Has Not Spread
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 2:10am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Doctors who operated on the Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn said it appeared that the cancer inside his cheek had not spread.
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Super Bowl Matchup Was a ‘Cruel Joke’ to Jets’ Ryan
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 2:09am EST by By BEN SHPIGEL
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In his first public appearance in the New York area since the Jets’ late-season implosion, Rex Ryan talked football and unspooled one-liners with self-deprecating humor.
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In Florida, Mets Will Get a Feel for Citi’s New Fences
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 2:09am EST by By ANDREW KEH
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Field 6 at the Mets’ training complex mimicked Citi Field’s original shape, and this winter it was altered to match the stadium’s new design.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Grizzlies Send Nets to 7th Straight Loss
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 2:09am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Rudy Gay scored 25 points and Tony Allen added 21 to help Memphis down the error-prone Nets.
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Jeremy Lin of Knicks Turns Scalpers Into Fans, Too
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 2:09am EST by By MARK VIERA
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The demand for tickets to see Knicks guard Jeremy Lin has brokers and scalpers reaping the rewards online and outside Madison Square Garden.
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Keith Smart Has Coached Jeremy Lin and Jimmer Fredette
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 2:09am EST by By JAKE APPLEMAN
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Sacramento Coach Keith Smart worked with Jeremy Lin in Golden State, and now coaches the rookie Jimmer Fredette.
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Luke Donald Is Comfortable With No. 1 Status
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 2:07am EST by By KAREN CROUSE
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Luke Donald led the money list on both the PGA and European Tours last season, and he has embraced the attention he receives as the top-ranked golfer.
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‘Monday Night Football’ Drops Ron Jaworski
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 2:02am EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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The former N.F.L. quarterback will contribute analytical work on various ESPN studio shows, and Jon Gruden and Mike Tirico will continue calling the games.
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Knicks 100, Kings 85: Jeremy Lin Has 13 Assists in Knicks’ Win
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 2:00am EST by By HOWARD BECK
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Even though he scored just 10 points, Jeremy Lin had a career-high 13 assists as the Knicks routed the Kings to improve to .500 on the season.
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Windsor Arena Expected to Close Its Doors on Hockey After 87 Years
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 2:00am EST by By JEFF Z. KLEIN
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From its inception in 1925 as the Border Cities Arena, Windsor Arena has been in constant use for hockey, hosting pickup games, youth leagues, junior hockey and even the N.H.L.
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Jeremy Lin’s Grandmother Watches, Along With Taiwan
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 1:59am EST by By KEITH BRADSHER
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Taiwanese paparazzi are a new problem for Jeremy Lin’s grandmother, who watches her grandson’s games on tape delay and denies reports she taught him basketball.
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Cable TV Blackout Frustrates Lin’s Chinatown Fans
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 1:42am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Many Asian-American fans in New York cannot watch Jeremy Lin on television because Knicks games have been blacked out in a cable dispute between Time Warner and MSG Network.
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Off the Dribble: The Closer: Some Much-Needed Rest for Lin
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 12:17am EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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In a blowout against the Kings, the Knicks were wise to limit Jeremy Lin's minutes considering the abuse he has been taking.
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Seguin Gives Bruins Shootout Win Over Canadiens
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 12:08am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Tyler Seguin’s shootout goal gave Boston a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens after the visiting Bruins squandered a two-goal lead in the third period.
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A.C. Milan Overwhelms Arsenal
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 12:03am EST by By REUTERS
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A.C. Milan put aside its recent struggles against English teams by routing visiting Arsenal, 4-0, in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16 on Wednesday.
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T.C.U. Football Players Caught in Drug Sting
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 12:00am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The authorities arrested 17 students in a sweeping drug sting at Texas Christian, including four members of the football team accused of selling marijuana to undercover officers.
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Selanne Leads Ducks Past Penguins, 2-1
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 11:56pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Teemu Selanne beat goalie Marc-Andre Fleury midway through the third period for his 656th career goal, and the Anaheim Ducks beat Pittsburgh, 2-1.
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Photo Replay: Feb. 15
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 11:09pm EST
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Preparations continued for the heavyweight championship fight between Dereck Chisora and Vitali Klitschko in Munich, and cyclists completed the second stage of the Tour of Oman.
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The Quad: Is Butler About to Make Its Move?
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 9:42pm EST by By MATT RHINESMITH
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In 2011, Butler hit its stride at the end of the season. This year, the Bulldogs are looking for a repeat performance.
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Bats: Burnett Trade Grows Closer
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 9:35pm EST by By DAVID WALDSTEIN
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A deal will most likely be completed before pitchers and catchers report to spring training on Saturday.
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Slap Shot: In Buffalo, Hockey History Survives (Barely) in What Was the Broadway Auditorium
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 7:33pm EST by By JEFF Z. KLEIN
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Now a public works garage, the Broadway Auditorium in Buffalo may be the world's oldest standing building to have hosted hockey. The Majors played in the auditorium in the 1930s.
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Off the Dribble: How the Sixers Became a Contender
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 6:16pm EST by By ROB MAHONEY
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The 76ers are in the N.B.A. championship mix because they have the best defense in the league and a top 10 offense.
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Off the Dribble: Wallace, Yesteryear's Lin, Sets Mark for Undrafted Players
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 6:12pm EST by By JOANNE C. GERSTNER
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Ben Wallace, who set an N.B.A. record for games played by a player who was not drafted, recalls an unheralded start much like Knicks star Jeremy Lin's.
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Goal: Is Dissolving Scotland's Old Firm a Possibility?
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 9:00am EST by By GRAHAM RUTHVEN
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Can soccer in Scotland survive if bankrupt Rangers disappear, ending the Old Firm rivalry with Glasgow Celtic?
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Slap Shot: An Opportunity for Students to Chat With Times Reporter John Branch
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 7:30am EST by By THE NEW YORK TIMES
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John Branch, a sports reporter for The Times, will have a Facebook chat with students on Wednesday about his series on the life and death of hockey enforcer Derek Boogaard.
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Malachy, a Pekingese, Wins Westminster’s Best in Show
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 7:25am EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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The 4-year-old Malachy beat out a Dalmatian, German shepherd, Doberman pinscher, Irish setter, a Kerry blue terrier and wire-haired dachshund for Westminster’s 115th overall best in show title.
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In China, Knicks’ Lin Emerges as a Star and a Symbol
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 7:22am EST by By KEITH BRADSHER
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Jeremy Lin’s stunning success with the Knicks over the last week and a half has captured the imagination of China, from Communist Party bosses to the often-persecuted Christian minority.
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The Fifth Down: Irsay and Manning in Awkward Dance
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 6:32am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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Instead of meeting with Peyton Manning, the Colts' owner seemed to walk a fine line of nudging Manning out the door but trying not to be blamed for it.
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Bats: Fantasy Focus: Regression Risks
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 6:00am EST by By DEREK VANRIPER
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An early look at three probable first-round fantasy picks whose 2012 seasons are unlikely to match their 2011 campaigns.
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Knicks 90, Raptors 87: Lin’s Last-Second Shot Lifts Knicks Over Raptors
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 4:47am EST by By HOWARD BECK
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Another chapter in the legend of Jeremy Lin was written on Tuesday night with a dramatic game-winning 3-pointer against the Raptors that brought the Knicks to a 6-game winning streak.
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Parents Go Extra Miles to Watch Sons Play Basketball
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 1:40am EST by By PAT BORZI
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With sons at Dominican University of California and Harvard, Rich and Vicki McNally have one of the toughest travel schedules in college basketball.
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Rangers 3, Bruins 0 : Rangers Continue to Pull Away From Bruins
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 1:39am EST by By PETER MAY
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Given a quick lead to protect, Henrik Lundqvist had 42 saves and shut out Boston for the sixth time in his career.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Red Wings Set Record: 21 Straight Home Wins
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 1:39am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Detroit Red Wings won an N.H.L.-record 21st straight home game, beating the Dallas Stars, 3-1, on Tuesday night.
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In Season of Loss, Brooklyn’s Nazareth Girls Team Keeps Winning
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By VINCENT M. MALLOZZI
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The Nazareth High School girls basketball team is 14-1 in a season in which it has dealt with the death of its coach and the news that the school will close in June.
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Sports Briefing | Boxing: Olympic Boxing Hopeful Advances
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By THE NEW YORK TIMES
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Quanitta Underwood, perhaps the United States’ best hope for an Olympic medal in women’s boxing, won her second-round bout at the national qualifying tournament in Spokane, Wash.
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Questions And Cameras Greet Lin in Canada
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 1:24am EST by By HOWARD BECK
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The Knicks, who played the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night, held a news conference for Lin before their morning shootaround, which is almost unheard of.
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Sports of The Times: George Vecsey — Knicks Pioneer Roots for Underdog in Lin
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By GEORGE VECSEY
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Wat Misaka, 88, the first Asian-American player in the N.B.A., said he roots for Jeremy Lin because of his guard skills, not their shared heritage.
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Coach Uses Lin as Model for Teaching Pick-and-Roll
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By TIM ROHAN
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Patrick Sellers has preached Jeremy Lin’s approach to players from the college ranks to China.
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Mets’ Daniel Murphy Gets Help at Second From Teufel
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By ANDREW KEH
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Daniel Murphy, the Mets’ presumptive starter at second base, is hard at work with a former Mets second baseman, Tim Teufel, on improving his play in the field.
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Dog Photographer John Ashbey Pulls Out All the Tricks at Westminster
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 1:19am EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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John Ashbey, equipped with squeaky toys shaped like carrots and a noisy Nemo toy, makes every effort to get the perfect posed shot of Westminster’s top dogs.
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Heat Win Third Road Game in 3 Days
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 1:02am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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LeBron James scored 23 points and Dwyane Wade had 16, leading Miami to a 105-90 rout at Indiana to become the first N.B.A. team in 33 years to win three road games in three days.
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Poised and Graceful Performers, Handlers Stay Out of Spotlight
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 12:59am EST by By MARY PILON
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At the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the reputations of the dogs’ dedicated handlers are also on the line.
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Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show: Feb. 14
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 12:58am EST
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The day at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden, from on the floor to behind the scenes.
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Goal: After Tragedy, Zambia Triumphs
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 12:01am EST by By MATT PENTZ
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Zambia's victory over Ivory Coast in the championship game of the Africa Cup of Nations closes a sad chapter in the country's history as it hopes for better days.
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The Closer: Flaws Clear Even in Knicks Win
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 11:59pm EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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Jeremy Lin won the game for the Knicks on Tuesday with a last-second 3-pointer, but there were flaws on display for the Knicks despite the six-game winning streak.
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Rome Drops Bid for 2020 Games
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 11:52pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Rome dropped its bid for the 2020 Olympics after Premier Mario Monti said the Italian government would not provide financial backing for the Games at a time of economic crisis.
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Backstage With the Dogs
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 11:43pm EST
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Behind the scenes at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
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Yankees Looking to Unload A.J. Burnett
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 11:24pm EST by By DAVID WALDSTEIN
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A.J. Burnett was a star when he first signed with the Yankees in 2009. Now the team is looking to send him to Pittsburgh.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Struggling Bobcats Hoping Augustin Can Help Generate a Win
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 11:23pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Charlotte Bobcats are hoping the return of point guard D. J. Augustin will mean the end of a 15-game losing streak, the longest in franchise history.
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T.C.U. Rallies for Overtime Victory
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 11:23pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Hank Thorns scored 8 of his 32 points in overtime for host Texas Christian, which overcame an 18-point deficit for a 102-97 victory over No. 11 U.N.L.V.
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Orioles Take a Pass on Ramirez
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 11:23pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Baltimore Orioles are no longer interested in the free agent-slugger Manny Ramirez, said Dan Duquette, the vice president for baseball operations.
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Rams Hire General Manager
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 11:23pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The St. Louis Rams hired Les Snead as their new general manager, bringing in another front-office veteran as they try to escape the N.F.L. cellar.
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Freddie Solomon, Star Receiver With 49ers and Dolphins, Dies at 59
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 11:06pm EST by By DOUGLAS MARTIN
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Solomon gave up his dream of being a pro quarterback to become an outstanding receiver for the Miami Dolphins and a San Francisco 49ers team that won two Super Bowls.
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Goal: Possible Name Change in Argentina Incites Debate
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 8:44pm EST by By JACK BELL
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FIFA has asked Argentine soccer officials to explain a potential plan to rename the country's top competition after the name of a warship sunk during the Falklands War, nearly 30 years ago.
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The Quad: Big East, From Powerhouse to Pedestrian
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 7:58pm EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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Big East, the beast of men's college basketball last year, has been reduced to five solid N.C.A.A. picks and a few bubble teams clawing for tournament bids.
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The Quad: Defense, Delle Donne Lead Hens to New Heights
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 7:56pm EST by By KERRY BOWDEN
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Delaware, behind Elena Delle Donne leading the nation in scoring, has won 12 straight and is ranked No. 12 in the country.
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Off the Dribble: For Valentine's Day, Breaking Down 'One on One' by Hall & Oates
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 5:03pm EST by By STEVEN REDDICLIFFE
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On the website The Classical, Eric Freeman analyzes the basketball-themed Hall & Oates love song "One on One."
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Off the Dribble: To Make the Playoffs, Knicks Still Have Work to Do
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 4:01pm EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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Even with five consecutive victories, the Knicks are jockeying for the seventh or eighth playoff spot in the East.
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Off the Dribble: For Colbert, Lin Products Are a 'Slam Dunkling'
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 1:32pm EST by By THE NEW YORK TIMES
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On "The Colbert Report" on Monday, Stephen Colbert says he has some idea for Jeremy Lin-related merchandise.
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On Basketball: Knicks’ D’Antoni Finds Object of His Basketball Affection
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 10:20am EST by By HOWARD BECK
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Coach Mike D’Antoni had a great guard in Phoenix to power his wide-open offense, Steve Nash. With the Knicks, it is Jeremy Lin who is playing that role.
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For Butler, the Road Back Is Bumpy
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 10:07am EST by By PETE THAMEL
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Coach Brad Stevens led Butler to the men’s college basketball national championship game the past two seasons, but this season’s journey has not been as smooth.
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In N.H.L., Blocking Shots Gains Import as a Tactic
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 10:00am EST by By DAVE CALDWELL
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The defensive strategy of using a foot or a leg to block a slap shot is a dangerous way to prevent a goal, but it can also be an effective one.
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After Watching Lin, Knicks’ Stars Set to Team With Him
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 9:29am EST by By HOWARD BECK
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Amar’e Stoudemire, who returned to the Knicks on Monday, said he enjoyed every minute of Jeremy Lin’s uncanny streak.
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The Fifth Down: Randy Moss and a Possible Return to the Patriots
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 7:36am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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Now that Randy Moss has announced his return, don't expect the Patriots, a seemingly logical destination, to pursue him.
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Off the Dribble: 30 Seconds With Paul Sturgess
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 7:00am EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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Paul Sturgess, at 7 feet 8 inches, is among the tallest men ever to play basketball of any sort. Currently a member of the Harlem Globetrotters, he will be at Penn Station on Tuesday handing out roses and game tickets.
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Bats: Fantasy Focus: Early Targets
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 6:00am EST by By DALTON DEL DON
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An early look at players who are worthy of high prices at this year's fantasy baseball drafts.
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Sports Briefing : Underwood Wins First Match
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 3:10am EST by By NYT and THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Quanitta Underwood, who is considered one of the United States’ best hopes for a medal when women’s boxing makes its Olympic debut at the London Games, won her first-round bout.
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On Baseball: Yoenis Cespedes Deal by A’s Is Shift From ‘Moneyball’
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 2:39am EST by By TYLER KEPNER
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Oakland appears to have reached a four-year, $36 million contract agreement with the Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes, making him the team’s highest-paid player.
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Knicks’ Lin to Play in Toronto on Asian Heritage Night
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 2:24am EST by By IAN AUSTEN
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The Raptors will hold Asian Heritage Night on Tuesday, when the Knicks and point guard Jeremy Lin, who is of Taiwanese ancestry, are in town.
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Tennis: It Isn’t a Stretch to Say Isner Is Coming Into His Own
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 2:24am EST by By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
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John Isner's results are beginning to close the gap with his high profile after his four-set upset of Roger Federer in the opening round of the Davis Cup last week.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Sixers Hand Bobcats Their 15th Loss in a Row
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 2:24am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Lou Williams scored 23 points off the bench as the Philadelphia 76ers built an early lead and held on to send the Charlotte Bobcats to their 15th straight loss, 98-89, Monday night.
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Manuel, UConn’s New Athletic Director, Faces Immediate Challenges
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 2:20am EST by By MARK VIERA
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Warde J. Manuel, who raised expectations of student-athletes as the athletic director at Buffalo, takes over at UConn as its men’s basketball team is facing academic issues and an ailing coach.
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Men’s Roundup: No. 2 Syracuse Scores Final 6 Points to Edge No. 19 Louisville, 52-51
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 2:20am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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C. J. Fair scored 13 points and No. 2 Syracuse scored the final 6 points of the game to beat No. 19 Louisville, 52-51, ending a seven-game losing streak to the Cardinals.
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Sports Briefing | Pro Football: Moss Wants to Play Again
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 2:20am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and BEN SHPIGEL
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Randy Moss used a live Web chat on his 35th birthday to announce that he plans to come out of retirement.
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As Lin’s Stock Rises, So Does MSG’s
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 2:20am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Shares of Madison Square Garden Company, which owns the Knicks, the arena where they play and the cable network that broadcasts their games, hit a record high Monday.
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Westminster Winners’ Postgame Interviews Are a Show of Their Own
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 2:10am EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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At the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden, the winners get their own equivalent of the jubilant locker room celebration.
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Westminster Dog Show: Glossy Photos and Well-Groomed Hair
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 2:10am EST by By MARY PILON
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Some owners aggressively market their show dogs, spending thousands of dollars on multi-city tours and splashy spreads in trade publications.
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Parents of Florida A&M Hazing Victim File Suit
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 2:10am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The lawsuit was filed against the owner and driver of the charter bus on which Robert Champion, a Florida A&M drum major, was found dead.
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Op-Ed Columnist: The Hockey Exemption
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 2:00am EST by By JOE NOCERA
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If only the N.C.A.A. would let all college athletes have the benefit of an agent. It seems to work for hockey players.
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Dogs on Parade at Madison Square Garden
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 1:19am EST
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Scenes from the first day of judging at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
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Boston College Claims Beanpot
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 1:09am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Bill Arnold scored with 6.4 seconds left in the first overtime to lead No. 3 Boston College to a 3-2 victory over No. 2 Boston University in the Beanpot on Monday night.
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On the Road With the Butler Bulldogs
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 12:16am EST
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Butler’s basketball team played in the national championship game the past two seasons, but a recent trip to Ohio for two games showed how this season’s journey has not been as smooth.
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Photo Replay: February 13
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 12:06am EST
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A day when things were just getting started: Roger Federer for a tournament in the Netherlands, the Seattle Mariners for spring training, and Zambians for celebrating their first African Cup title.
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Goal: Champions League: Apoel Is the Little Team That Could
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 11:18pm EST by By ANTHONY MANNINO
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Apoel of Cyprus faces Lyon of France is one of four matches of the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League this week.
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Tévez Criticizes Manager
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 11:15pm EST by By REUTERS
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Striker Carlos Tévez said he was ready to return and play for Manchester City. But in an interview with Fox Sports, he said he was ordered around “like a dog” by Manager Roberto Mancini.
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Behind the Scenes
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 9:32pm EST
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Backstage at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
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The Quad: A Conference That Spans a Hemisphere
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 8:08pm EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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Conference USA and the Mountain West have announced they are joining forces with the schools remaining in their midst, creating a conference that will span from Hawaii to the Carolinas.
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The Fifth Down: Jacobs Wants to Stay With Giants, but First, a Little Wrestling
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 5:18pm EST by By SAM BORDEN
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Giants running back Brandon Jacobs will appear on a wrestling series on the Spike channel and is expected to appear in the ring with Kurt Angle.
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The Quad: Relentless Coach Helps Push Oklahoma State to Wrestling's Top Spot
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 3:58pm EST by By ANTHONY SLATER
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John Smith is not the least bit satisfied that Oklahoma State is undefeated and ranked No. 1 in college wrestling. It's what has made him so successful as a wrestler and as a coach.
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Backstage at the Dog Show, Brushes and Nerves
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 2:09pm EST by By MARY PILON
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Madison Square Garden was a maze of leashes, coffee cups and mousse as dog owners prepared for the first rounds of judging on Monday.
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The Quad: Sizing Up the Top 25
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 2:05pm EST by By NICHOLAS SCHWARTZ
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A weekly analysis of how the top 25 men's college basketball teams performed -- and who's next on their schedules.
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Off the Dribble: Have N.B.A. Questions? Howard Beck Has Answers
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 1:34pm EST by By THE NEW YORK TIMES
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Howard Beck, who covers the N.B.A. for The Times, will answer questions from readers.
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Slap Shot: Red Wings Tie N.H.L. Record for Consecutive Home Wins
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 1:07pm EST by By JOANNE C. GERSTNER
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The Red Wings won their 20th straight victory at home Sunday night with a victory over Philadelphia, tying an N.H.L. record.
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Self-Taught Racquetball Player Kane Waselenchuk in a Class by Himself
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 12:19pm EST by By JOHN OTIS
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Kane Waselenchuk never had a formal coach until he turned professional, but his unconventional play has kept him ranked No. 1 in the sport since 2009.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Lakers Beat Raptors for Eighth Time in Nine Games
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 12:00pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Kobe Bryant made a jumper with 4.2 seconds left as the Lakers beat the Raptors for the eighth time in nine meetings.
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From the Pulpit and in the Pew, the Knicks’ Lin Is a Welcome Inspiration
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 11:54am EST by By TIM STELLOH and NOAH ROSENBERG
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The story of Jeremy Lin, a committed Christian, has worked its way into church services — notably those in New York with large numbers of Asian-American congregants.
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Phil Mickelson Wins Pebble Beach Pro-Am for 40th Tour Win
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 11:50am EST by By KAREN CROUSE
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Phil Mickelson was paired up with Tiger Woods for the final round of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, but a showdown never materialized.
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Sports of The Times: Filmmaker Shola Lynch Learned Lessons From Track
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 11:50am EST by By WILLIAM C. RHODEN
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Sports helped Shola Lynch, once a star runner, learn about life, race and history.
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Off the Dribble: Jeremy-Oh-My. Or Something Like That.
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 11:39am EST by By JAY SCHREIBER
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There have been a whole lot of plays on Jeremy Lin's last name. But what about his first?
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Spirit of a Racer in a Siberian Husky’s Blood
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 11:37am EST by By STEPHANIE CLIFFORD
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A Siberian husky in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, which begins Monday, is the descendant of an overlooked hero of the 1925 race to deliver lifesaving diphtheria serum to icebound Nome, Alaska.
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Before N.B.A. Passed on Jeremy Lin, Many Colleges Did
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 11:30am EST by By MARK VIERA
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Despite a stellar high school career, Jeremy Lin eluded the radar of top college programs. Lin received no Division I scholarship offers.
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Roscoe Tanner, Ex-Tennis Star, Says He’s Trying to Change
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 10:45am EST by By DAVE SEMINARA
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Roscoe Tanner, a top tennis player in the 1970s who has had a long list of legal battles involving financial misconduct, said before an arrest last month that he was trying to turn his life around.
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Leading Off: Sunday Troubles for Tiger Woods - Leading Off
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 10:04am EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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Phil Mickelson’s improbable nine-stroke victory over Tiger Woods has to test the thinking that Woods’s career swoon is only temporary.
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Goal: No One Holds the Moral High Ground in Suárez vs. Evra
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 7:34am EST by By ANDREW DAS
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Liverpool's Luis Suarez apologized Sunday for not shaking the hand of Patrice Evra, but no one holds the high moral ground in the ugly affair.
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The Fifth Down: Long Live Football. Football Is Dead?
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 7:03am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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One week after the N.F.L. tooted its horn about the everlasting future of football, an ESPN article said the sport may be closer to death than it realizes.
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Lens Blog: Photographs of Dogs and Their Owners From the Lively Morgue
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 5:00am EST by By DARCY EVELEIGH
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The approach of the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show gave us a good excuse to raid the photo archives for examples of fine looking, well bred, aristocratic creatures - and the dogs they loved.
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NBC Is Looking for Big Payoff on Olympics
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 2:13am EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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NBC Universal paid $1.18 billion for the right to carry this year’s Summer Games. So far, sales appear to be off to a strong start.
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Kostelic Wins Super-Combined but Sustains Injury in Sochi Preview
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 1:48am EST by By BRIAN PINELLI
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Ivica Kostelic, the overall World Cup leader, won the super-combined but sustained a knee injury, and Beat Feuz followed his downhill win with a second-place showing.
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Carp Now a Worthy Fly Rod Target in United States
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 1:48am EST by By CHRIS SANTELLA
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The top international sport fish is becoming more widely pursued in the United States, outdoors writers say.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Red Wings Tie N.H.L. Record With 20th Home Win in Row
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 1:48am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Detroit equaled an N.H.L. record with their 20th straight home win, and Nicklas Lidstrom played in his 1,550th game, the most by a player who spent his entire career with one team.
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Unified Sports Teams Open Doors for Special Education Students
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 1:47am EST by By DAN FROSCH
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Special-and general-education students at a high school in Colorado are upending high school’s archetypal and often cruel social order.
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Rangers 3, Capitals 2: Rangers Continue to Cruise With Victory Against Capitals
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 1:40am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Besides completing a perfect weekend with a victory against the Capitals, the Rangers were pleased that Brandon Prust scored his first goal since Oct. 20.
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Men’s Roundup: Georgetown Beats St. John’s, 71-61
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 1:40am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The freshman Greg Whittington scored a season-high 12 points Sunday to lead 12th-ranked Georgetown to a 71-61 Big East victory over visiting St. John’s.
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Rangers’ Top Pick Makes Strides at Boston College
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 1:40am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Boston College’s top scorer is forward Chris Kreider, the Rangers’ first-round draft pick in 2009. He is pondering whether to stay in college or join the N.H.L.
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Westminster Dog Show Will Add a Site During Garden Renovations
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 1:37am EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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Next year, the dog show will be divided between Piers 92/94 on 12th Avenue and Madison Square Garden.
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Goal: Hoping to Catch the End of the Liga Race? It May Be Too Late
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 12:30am EST by By ANDREW DAS
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The race for the Spanish league title most likely ended this weekend after Barcelona lost at Osasuna on Saturday and Real Madrid beat Levante, 4-2, on Sunday behind Cristiano Ronaldo's sixth hat trick of the season.
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Sports Replay: Feb. 12
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 12:14am EST
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The day in sports, including Four Continents figure skating in Colorado, Women’s Australian Open golf in Melbourne and the African Cup of Nations soccer in Gabon.
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Bats: Yankees and Pirates Said to Be in Serious Talks on Burnett Deal
Posted: February 12th, 2012, 10:59pm EST by By THE NEW YORK TIMES
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A baseball official close to the negotiations said that the teams were still working on the money side of the deal, as well as the players the Yankees would receive, but that the Pirates were the front-runners in a deal for the right-handed starter.
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Cabrera-Bello Sinks Late Birdie to Win in Dubai
Posted: February 12th, 2012, 10:18pm EST by By REUTERS
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Rafael Cabrera-Bello was the surprise winner of the Dubai Desert Classic Sunday after sinking a nerveless birdie on the 17th hole to end on 18 under par.
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Suárez Apologizes for Snubbing Evra
Posted: February 12th, 2012, 10:18pm EST by By REUTERS
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Luis Suárez of Liverpool apologized Sunday for refusing to shake hands with Manchester United’s Patrice Evra the day before.
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Michigan State 58, Ohio State 48: Ohio State Becomes Frustrated and Falls to Michigan State
Posted: February 12th, 2012, 2:10pm EST by By PETE THAMEL
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The star big man Jared Sullinger had 17 points, 16 rebounds and 10 turnovers as No. 3 Ohio State fell at home to No. 11 Michigan State.
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On Soccer: Liverpool’s Luis Suárez refuses to shake the hand of United’s Patrice Evra
Posted: February 12th, 2012, 1:48pm EST by By ROB HUGHES
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Even before Liverpool lost, 2-1, to Manchester United, its reputation took a hit when Luis Suárez refused to shake the hand of United’s Patrice Evra before kickoff.
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In Vermont, Bronx Players Help Team, but Stir Outcry
Posted: February 12th, 2012, 11:00am EST by By ABBY GOODNOUGH and JESS BIDGOOD
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Some are livid about the boys’ presence on the Mount St. Joseph Academy team, saying it deprives local players of court time and is an underhanded tactic to improve the team.
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The Fifth Down: Take Our Pro Bowl, Please
Posted: February 12th, 2012, 8:01am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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Commissioner Roger Goodell said last week that the Pro Bowl had to be improved or could die. Some would call it a mercy killing.
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Runner Leaves College, and Everyone Else, to win in Wanamaker Mile
Posted: February 12th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By RYAN GOLDBERG
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Matt Centrowitz, who decided to turn pro and forgo his senior year at Oregon in the fall, won the Wanamaker Mile in 3 minutes 53.92 seconds.
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Rangers 5, Flyers 2: Rangers Find Power Play and Handle the Flyers Again
Posted: February 12th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By DAVE CALDWELL
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Ryan Callahan scored three goals for the Eastern Conference-leading Rangers, who broke out of their power-play funk and improved to 5-0 against the Flyers this season.
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Charlie Wi Has Edge Over Tiger Woods at Pebble Beach
Posted: February 12th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By KAREN CROUSE
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Charlie Wi scored a three-under-par 69 and has the lead, with Tiger Woods, whom Wi played in a tournament with as a child, four strokes back at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
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Knicks 100, Timberwolves 98: Lin LIfts Knicks past Timberwolves
Posted: February 12th, 2012, 1:17am EST by By PAT BORZI
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Jeremy Lin struggled to his fifth consecutive 20-point game on 8-for-24 shooting, but made the second of two foul shots for the go-ahead point with 4.9 seconds to play.
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Empire State Building Run-Up
Posted: February 12th, 2012, 12:05am EST
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More than 670 competitors took part in the 35th annual race, which involves climbing 1,576 steps over 86 floors.
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Goal: Morgan Scores Two as U.S. Women Win
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 11:52pm EST by By ANDREW DAS
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Alex Morgan strengthened her case for a starting role in this summer's London Olympics by scoring two late goals Saturday night to give the United States women's national team a 2-1 victory over New Zealand.
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On Par: Double Eagle Brightens an Otherwise Gloomy Round
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 11:10pm EST by By KAREN CROUSE
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Joseph Bramlett recorded a two on the par-5 11th hole at Spyglass Hill, his first career double eagle, during Saturday's third-round play at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
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Off the Dribble: Putting Lin's Streak in Historical Context
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 4:27pm EST by By NATE SILVER
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Since the 1985-86 season, 41 players have had a four-game streak similar to Jeremy Lin's for the Knicks, according to basketball-reference.com.
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On Basketball: The Knicks’ Jeremy Lin Keeps His Cool as Heads Spin Around Him
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 3:58pm EST by By HARVEY ARATON
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Stories like Jeremy Lin’s rarely happen in big-money professional sports, and especially with a franchise like the Knicks.
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The Knicks’ Jeremy Lin — Faith, Pride and Points
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 3:58pm EST by By MICHAEL LUO
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The recent success of the Knicks’ guard Jeremy Lin has special meaning to Asian-American Christians.
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Men’s Basketball Roundup: Louisville Comes Back for 6th Straight Win
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 3:25pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Kyle Kuric scored 17 points to lead five Louisville players in double figures as the Cardinals beat slumping West Virginia, 77-74.
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Off the Dribble: The Harlem Globetrotters Go Big
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 3:21pm EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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The Harlem Globetrotters have added Paul Sturgess, who at 7 feet 8 inches is the world’s tallest professional basketball player.
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Amar’e Stoudemire Mourns His ‘Guardian Angel’
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 3:11pm EST by By PETER KERASOTIS
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Hazell Stoudemire, the brother of the Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire, was buried Saturday in Lake Wales, Fla.
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Sports of The Times: New York’s Best Quarterback? It’s Not a Snap Decision
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 2:54pm EST by By DAVE ANDERSON
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Eli Manning, with two Super Bowl rings, has accomplished more than any other New York quarterback. But is he the best quarterback in New York’s N.F.L. history?
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Quanitta Underwood: A Contender for Olympic Gold and a Survivor
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 2:45pm EST by By BARRY BEARAK
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Quanitta Underwood, perhaps America’s best hope for a medal in women’s boxing at the Olympics, lived through a horrific ordeal as a child.
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Slap Shot: Separating Buyers From Sellers as Trade Deadline Nears
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 2:27pm EST by By JEFF Z. KLEIN and STU HACKEL
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The league's trade deadline is Feb. 27. Playoff-bound teams will stand pat or stock up, and some struggling clubs will cash in.
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Winter Sports Roundup: Feuz of Switzerland Wins Inaugural Men’s Downhill on ’14 Olympic Course
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 2:27pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Swiss ski racer Beat Feuz on Saturday won the first World Cup downhill race on the Olympic course near Sochi, Russia.
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Tennis Roundup: U.S. Earns Davis Cup Upset in Switzerland
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 2:18pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The United States swept favored Switzerland out of the Davis Cup on Saturday when Mardy Fish and Mike Bryan beat Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.
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Dustin Johnson Seeks a Winning Pace
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 2:18pm EST by By KAREN CROUSE
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Dustin Johnson, who sometimes needs to remind himself to slow down, is in contention at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
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In-Box: In-Box — Letters to the Editor
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 2:16pm EST
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Readers react to recent articles in the Sports section of The Times.
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Soccer Roundup: Manchester United Wins as Suárez and Evra Joust in a New Confrontation
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 2:16pm EST by By REUTERS
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Wayne Rooney sent Manchester United to the top of the Premier League Saturday after a win over Liverpool in a match preceded by Luis Suárez’s refusal to shake Patrice Evra’s hand.
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Goal: Evra and Suárez: No Love, No Handshake
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 2:05pm EST by By JACK BELL
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Liverpool's Luis Suarez refused to shake the hand of Manchester United's Patrice Evra before Saturday's game between the teams.
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Bats, Balls, Business Unusual — Time to Play Ball
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 1:53pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Seattle Mariners will be the first out of the box when they open spring training on Saturday.
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The Fifth Down: Post a Comment: New York’s Best Quarterback?
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 1:28pm EST by By THE NEW YORK TIMES
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Dave Anderson's latest column dissects this question: who is the best quarterback in New York's N.F.L. history?
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Keeping Score: Frustrated by the Shift, Teixeira Thinks Bunt
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 12:09pm EST by By DAN ROSENHECK
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The productivity of the Yankees' Mark Teixeira has declined in recent seasons, with his batting average on balls in play decreasing sharply.
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Slap Shot: 30 Seconds With Kathryn Tappen
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 10:29am EST by By MELISSA HOPPERT
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Kathryn Tappen, who hosts a nightly highlights show on NHL Network, is a former Rutgers track star who is diplomatic about her rooting interests.
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Off the Dribble: Knicks in a Position to Keep Lin
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 8:19am EST by By HOWARD BECK
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Jeremy Lin will be a restricted free agent this summer, and if the Knicks want to keep him, the team has every means to do so.
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Slap Shot: Michigan's Rebound Ignited by a Defenseman
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 8:05am EST by By TIM ROHAN
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For a long three months, Michigan sorely missed Jon Merrill - the 6-foot-3, second-round Devils draft pick - who served a then-indefinite suspension handed down before the season for an unspecified violation of team rules.
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The Fifth Down: Just Needing a Chance, Lin and Cruz and Tebow
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 7:35am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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Jeremy Lin and Victor Cruz share a lot of similarities, but the biggest one may be that someone was willing to give them a chance.
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At SoHo Bar, Jeremy Lin’s Fans Share His Heritage
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 3:04am EST by By SAM DOLNICK
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Asian-Americans, some of them newly minted basketball fans, gathered Friday at Gatsby’s bar to watch Jeremy Lin’s performance.
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On Soccer: Either Way, a Compelling End to the African Cup
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 2:57am EST by By ROB HUGHES
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Ivory Coast is no ordinary team, but Zambia, a team of comparative unknowns, worked its way to the final, sometimes on the sheer spirit of togetherness.
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Knicks 92, Lakers 85: With 38 Points, the Legend Grows
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 1:45am EST by By HOWARD BECK
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Jeremy Lin’s joyride rolled onward as the Knicks defeated the Lakers at Madison Square Garden for their fourth straight victory.
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Coach Bill O’Brien Starts Anew at Penn State
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By MARK VIERA
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Bill O’Brien, formerly of the Patriots, began the task of reshaping a Penn State program that is still reeling from a scandal and the death of Joe Paterno.
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Michigan Club Lacrosse Team’s Transition to the Big Time
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By JON BRAND
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Expansion of Division I men’s lacrosse at F.B.S. universities has been hindered by high overhead costs and Title IX compliance. Michigan leapt these hurdles with a grassroots approach.
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Former Buckeyes Made Jared Sullinger a Student of the Game
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By PETE THAMEL
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Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger has benefited greatly by playing in summer pickup basketball games with former Buckeyes players, starting in ninth grade.
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N.H.L. Coyotes’ Future in Arizona Is Shaky
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By KEN BELSON
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The team, now owned by the N.H.L., arrived from Winnipeg in 1996, but problems like declining attendance could prompt a move back to Canada, possibly Quebec City.
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Wi Leads By 3 Shots In Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Charlie Wi built a three-shot lead in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am; Tiger Woods is six strokes behind.
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Noreen Harrington Says She Alerted Mets Owners of Concerns With Madoff Investments
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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Noreen Harrington, a chief officer for a hedge fund owned in part by Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz, said she shared her concerns about Bernard L. Madoff’s investment performance with her superiors.
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College Football Schedules Holding Up Wedding Plans
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 1:15am EST by By JERÉ LONGMAN
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Because of conference realignment, some schedules have been held up. Hotels and other facilities are waiting to book football weekends, leaving fall brides in a holding pattern.
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The Fifth Down: N.F.L.’s Pro Bowl Is Postseason Party Few Want to Attend
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 1:11am EST by By MIKE TANIER
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If the N.F.L. cribbed some ideas from the other leagues, it could spruce up the Pro Bowl and make it something more than the last mile marker before the exit for the Super Bowl.
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Eddie Jordan Goes From N.B.A. to High School
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 1:09am EST by By ADAM HIMMELSBACH
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Eddie Jordan, 57, fired as coach of the Philadelphia 76ers in 2010, is coaching freshmen at his alma mater, Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington.
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Sluggish First Quarter Hurt Bryant and Lakers vs. Knicks
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 1:09am EST by By JAKE APPLEMAN
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Lost amid the unadulterated giddiness in the Garden over Jeremy Lin was the reality that Kobe Bryant’s disappointing game will be his only visit to the area this year.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Nowitzki Outduels Love As Mavericks Top Timberwolves, 104-97
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 1:07am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Dirk Nowitzki scored a season-high 33 points Friday, winning a matchup of Western Conference All-Star power forwards in Minneapolis and helping the Mavericks stave off a Minnesota rally.
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TV Sports: Lin’s Powers Are Limited, at Least in the Cable World
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 1:04am EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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Not everyone can watch the Knicks’ Jeremy Lin and join the Linsanity because the MSG Network and Time Warner Cable aren’t talking.
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The Quad: Where Michigan Goes in Lacrosse, Will Others Follow?
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 1:01am EST by By JON BRAND
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The Wolverines' move to a varsity lacrosse program could prompt more universities to follow suit.
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For Knicks, Topic of Conversation Stays Focused on Lin
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 12:42am EST by By JAKE APPLEMAN
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On Friday morning, the news media did not ask Landry Fields about guarding Kobe Bryant later that evening. The questions centered on Jeremy Lin.
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The Fifth Down: Readers' Favorite Super Bowl Moments
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 12:21am EST by By THE NEW YORK TIMES
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Fifth Down readers offer the moments they will remember from Super Bowl XLVI.
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Off the Dribble: Taking Ineptness to New Lows
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 12:19am EST by By JUSTIN KUBATKO
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Through Thursday's games, the Charlotte Bobcats owned the league's worst record, at 3-22. But that only begins to describe how bad Charlotte has been.
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#trendingnyc: Jeremy Lin’s Rise, Charted in Tweets
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 12:03am EST by By MATT FLEGENHEIMER
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Jeremy LinJeremy Lin, the Harvard-educated, undrafted point guard for the New York Knicks, ruled Twitter from the moment he wandered onto the court in a game against the Nets.
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Giants Get Custom License Plate, but Some Aren’t Cheering
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 11:25pm EST by By JOHN ELIGON
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Though there is a moratorium on new custom license tags in New York state, a loophole of sorts has allowed the Super Bowl champs to get the honor.
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Jill Kinmont Boothe, 75, ‘Other Side of the Mountain’ Skier, Dies
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 11:19pm EST by By BRUCE WEBER
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The champion ski racer’s struggle to recuperate from a paralyzing fall became the subject of the popular 1975 film “The Other Side of the Mountain.”
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No. 25 Harvard Holds Off Penn
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 10:53pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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There were no late-game thrills for Zack Rosen and Tyler Bernardini, and Penn is running out of hope for an Ivy League title.
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Ukrainian Coach Is Found Dead
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 10:53pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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A Ukrainian hockey coach was found dead while in custody in Philadelphia on child-molestation charges, and suicide was suspected, a prison official said.
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Austrian Brothers Win Luge Doubles World Title
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 10:53pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Austrian brothers Andreas and Wolfgang Linger successfully defended their luge doubles title at the world championships in Altenberg, Germany, their third gold in the event.
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Slap Shot: The Devils, the Blackhawks and Ovechkin: Answers to Readers' Questions
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 10:18pm EST by By THE NEW YORK TIMES
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Jeff Z. Klein, who covers the N.H.L. for The Times, and Christopher Botta, a Slap Shot contributor, answered questions from readers.
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Leading Off: Leading Off - Will Anyone Still Be Standing for the All-Star Game?
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 6:03pm EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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The reserve rosters for the N.B.A. All-Star Game in this injury-filled season set off the usual debate over who was snubbed.
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Straight Sets: Isner Stuns Federer in Four Sets
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 6:00pm EST by By BEN ROTHENBERG
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Victories by Mardy Fish and John Isner put the United States up over Switzerland in the Davis Cup.
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Photo Replay: Feb. 10
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 4:48pm EST
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Work on facilities continued for the 2014 Sochi Olympics and the United States went ahead of Switzerland in Davis Cup tennis.
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Goal: U.S. TV Guide: Donovan, Dempsey, Ream and More
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 11:17am EST by By JOHN GODFREY
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Manchester United meets Liverpool, and Landon Donovan may be making his final Premier League appearance for Everton, against Chelsea.
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Chicago News Cooperative | Sports: Loyola’s Moser Struggles Through Tough First Season
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 2:12am EST by By DAN McGRATH
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Loyola coach Porter Moser has watched his team spiral into an 11-game losing streak.
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The Swim Team Comes First
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:56am EST
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Missy Franklin, who won five medals at the world championships in Shanghai last summer, enjoys the camaraderie of her high school teammates so much that she is swimming with them in this, an Olympic year.
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Thomas Dold Wins Empire State Building Run Again
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By HUNTER ATKINS
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Thomas Dold, the winner of Wednesday night’s run up the Empire State Building, is basically the sole competitor in the spotlight of the fringe sport, having won the event seven years in a row.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Gasol’s Blocked Shot Seals Lakers’ Victory in Boston
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:23am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen’s putback attempt at the buzzer in overtime, and visiting Los Angeles defeated the Celtics, 88-87.
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Magic Trying to Sell Howard on Staying Put
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:23am EST by By PETER KERASOTIS
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Dwight Howard wants to play in a larger market and has demanded a trade from Orlando. The Magic’s owner, Rich DeVos, and the team have not given up hope.
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Jeremy Lin’s Success With Knicks Surprises Everyone
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:23am EST by By HOWARD BECK
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All 30 N.B.A. teams passed on point guard Jeremy Lin in the draft, some of them twice, and now he’s leading the Knicks.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Blues End Devils’ Five-Game Win Streak
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:22am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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T.J. Oshie scored the only goal in the shootout as St. Louis improved an already impressive record against the Eastern Conference.
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Sports Briefing | Baseball: Oil Can Boyd Says He Used Cocaine
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Dennis Boyd, better known as Oil Can, said he probably pitched under the influence of cocaine “at every ballpark” in his 10-year career, most of it with the Red Sox in the 1980s.
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Eavesdropping on the Super Bowl Sidelines
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:19am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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Several participants were wired for sound at the Super Bowl for “Sound FX,” an NFL Network show, and some of their utterances were priceless.
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Umpiring School Loses Baseball Relationship Over Behavior at Party
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:18am EST by By ANDREW KEH
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Minor League Baseball severed ties with the Jim Evans Academy for Professional Umpiring after learning that employees had dressed up in costumes inspired by the Ku Klux Klan.
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At Pebble Beach, the Sun Is High in the Sky and Scores Get Low
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:18am EST by By KAREN CROUSE
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On Thursday at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, the sun came out, the greens were firm and scores plummeted.
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Olympic Hopeful Missy Franklin Loves Competing for Her High School Team
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:18am EST by By KAREN CROUSE
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Missy Franklin, who holds the world record in the 200-meter backstroke, has passed up about $150,000 in prize money and more in endorsements to swim for her Colorado high school.
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Coaches Agree, in Jeremy Lin, Knicks Unearth a Diamond
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:16am EST by By MARK VIERA
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A selection of basketball coaches chime in on the recent, surprising success of the Knicks’ point guard Jeremy Lin.
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College Roundup: Murray State Loses for First Time
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:10am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Tennessee State beat the ninth-ranked Racers, 72-68, behind 17 points and 8 rebounds from Robert Covington.
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Rangers 4, Lightning 3 (OT): Rangers Beat Tampa Bay Lightning, 4-3, in Overtime
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:09am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Brad Richards scored with 2 minutes 23 seconds left in overtime to give the Rangers a victory Thursday over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Cyclist Jan Ullrich Penalized for Blood Doping
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:09am EST by By IAN AUSTEN
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Jan Ullrich of Germany, who won the 1997 Tour de France but has since retired from cycling, was suspended for two years on Thursday in a largely symbolic move.
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Bats: Alderson Gets Funny About the Mets' Money
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:01am EST by By ANDREW KEH
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Sandy Alderson, the Mets' general manager, has turned to Twitter to satirize the growing hoopla around the organization's shaky finances.
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Bats: A New Voice From the Radio for the Mets
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 12:57am EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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Josh Lewin will be introduced soon as the Mets' new radio announcer on WFAN, replacing Wayne Hagin, who had a four-year run as Howie Rose's partner.
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Defending Champs Return to Boston Marathon
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 12:32am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Reigning Boston Marathon champions Geoffrey Mutai and Caroline Kilel lead the field of elite runners for the 116th edition of the event.
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Cabrera-Bello Shoots 63 in Dubai
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 12:22am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Rafael Cabrera-Bello birdied 9 of his first 11 holes and shot a nine-under-par 63 for a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic.
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Off the Dribble: Nerdy Greeting Really a Smart Shake
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 11:29pm EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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Jeremy Lin and Landry Fields debuted a new handshake this week that appears to be a nod to the fact that they both attended hallowed educational institutions.
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Goal: Chairman of English F.A. Tells His Side
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 7:31pm EST by By ROB HUGHES
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The chairman of the English Football Association, David Bernstein, met the news media Thursday, one day after the resignation of Fabio Capello as the coach of the national soccer team.
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The Quad: A Victory for Syracuse, and Some Unhappiness for Boeheim
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 7:18pm EST by By MARK COOPER
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Syracuse defeats Georgetown in overtime, but Orange Coach Jim Boeheim says he is disappointed in his team's rebounding.
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Goal: For Red Bulls in Mexico, 90 Degrees and All Is Well
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 6:42pm EST by By JACK BELL
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Red Bulls Coach Hans Backe spoke with reporters Thursday during a telephone conference call from the team's training base in Mexico.
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Off the Dribble: Singing the Praises of Five Unsung Defenders
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 5:44pm EST by By ROB MAHONEY
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Chris Andersen, Gustavo Ayon, Brandan Wright, Jared Jeffries and Earl Watson may be unheralded, but their contributions on defense are significant.
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Iona Guard Scott Machado Passes His Way to Prominence
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 1:37pm EST by By ZACH SCHONBRUN
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Scott Machado, Iona’s senior point guard, is passing his way to prominence, averaging 10 assists a game and drawing N.B.A. scouts despite recently learning he is nearsighted.
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Iona Guard Scott Machado Passes His Way to Prominence
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 1:37pm EST by By ZACH SCHONBRUN
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Scott Machado, Iona’s senior point guard, is passing his way to prominence, averaging 10 assists a game and drawing N.B.A. scouts despite recently learning he is nearsighted.
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Slap Shot: N.H.L. Eyes Winnipeg for Heritage Classic
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 1:33pm EST by By JOANNE C. GERSTNER
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Winnipeg finally got an N.H.L. team back and now is looking to host a Heritage Classic outdoors.
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Slap Shot: N.H.L. Eyes Winnipeg for Heritage Classic
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 1:33pm EST by By JOANNE C. GERSTNER
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Winnipeg finally got an N.H.L. team back and now is looking to host a Heritage Classic outdoors.
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The Quad: Now, About the Duke-U.N.C. Rematch
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 12:36pm EST by By DES SHOE
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Social media has added new intensity to the heated rivalry between Duke and North Carolina. The teams play again March 3. Who will win the rematch?
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The Quad: Now, About the Duke-U.N.C. Rematch
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 12:36pm EST by By DES SHOE
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Social media has added new intensity to the heated rivalry between Duke and North Carolina. The teams play again March 3. Who will win the rematch?
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Off the Dribble: Looking Ahead to Lin's Next Three
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 12:16pm EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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Jeremy Lin has stayed hot through three games. Looking ahead to his next three, he may be able to keep it going a while longer.
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Off the Dribble: Looking Ahead to Lin's Next Three
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 12:16pm EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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Jeremy Lin has stayed hot through three games. Looking ahead to his next three, he may be able to keep it going a while longer.
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Spain Starts Davis Cup Defense Without Nadal
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 11:41am EST by By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
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Spanning the globe, play in the Davis Cup World Group begins Friday. An understrength United States team has to defeat a Swiss squad led by Roger Federer.
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Spain Starts Davis Cup Defense Without Nadal
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 11:41am EST by By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
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Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will not play for their countries as they save their strength for a long year that also will include the Olympics.
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Leading Off: At Least Duke-North Carolina Rivalry Endures - Leading Off
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 11:02am EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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Duke and North Carolina added another chapter to their storied rivalry, while Syracuse's victory over Georgetown reminded fans what will be lost in conference realignment.
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Leading Off: At Least Duke-North Carolina Rivalry Endures - Leading Off
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 11:02am EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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Duke and North Carolina added another chapter to their storied rivalry, while Syracuse's victory over Georgetown reminded fans what will be lost in conference realignment.
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The Fifth Down: Belichick Dared Manningham to Beat Him
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 9:05am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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Late in the Super Bowl, Bill Belichick told his defenders to focus on Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks. If Mario Manningham or Bear Pascoe beat them, so be it, he said.
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The Fifth Down: Belichick Dared Manningham to Beat Him
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 9:05am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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Late in the Super Bowl, Bill Belichick told his defenders to focus on Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks. If Mario Manningham or Bear Pascoe beat them, so be it, he said.
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The Fifth Down: Peace, for Now, Between Jets and Giants
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 7:26am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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The Jets congratulate the Giants again, but better relations between the two sides will probably depend upon Rex Ryan.
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The Fifth Down: Peace, for Now, Between Jets and Giants
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 7:26am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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The Jets congratulate the Giants again, but better relations between the two sides will probably depend upon Rex Ryan.
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The Fifth Down: Solution Needed for 12 Defenders on the Field
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 7:25am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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Late in the Super Bowl, on the Patriots' final drive, the Giants were called for having 12 men on the field. It was good strategy, although almost certainly unintentional.
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German Man Wins Empire State Building Race Again
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 3:15am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Thomas Dold won the annual race up 86 flights of stairs at the Empire State Building for the seventh straight time.
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Sports of The Times: Millrose Games Move Into New Era
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 2:10am EST by By GEORGE VECSEY
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Eamonn Coghlan, a seven-time winner of the Wanamaker Mile, will be present at the Millrose Games, which will be held Saturday for the first time at the Armory in Upper Manhattan.
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Knicks 107, Wizards 93: Jeremy Lin Leads Knicks Again, 107-93, Over Wizards
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 2:08am EST by By HOWARD BECK
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The Knicks got another strong game from guard Jeremy Lin, who scored 23 points and had 10 assists as they beat Washington.
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Virginia Home-Schoolers Make a Play to Join High School Teams
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 1:36am EST by By JERÉ LONGMAN
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A bill in Virginia would permit home-schooled students to play varsity sports at public high schools, raising concerns about fairness, recruiting and oversight.
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The Quad: Latest Twist in Classic Duke-North Carolina Rivalry
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 1:34am EST by By NICHOLAS SCHWARTZ
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In a rivalry filled with all-time great games, Duke and North Carolina added another classic chapter Wednesday night.
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Slap Shot: Berenson Has Plenty of Praise for the Big House
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 1:21am EST by By MELISSA HOPPERT
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Coach Red Berenson, whose Michigan team defeated Michigan State, 5-0, in an outdoor game at the Big House in 2010, gave the 2013 Winter Classic venue his full endorsement.
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Little Mystery Surrounding Yankees’ Latest Japanese Pitcher
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 1:16am EST by By DAVID WALDSTEIN
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The Yankees think they know what they are getting in Hiroki Kuroda, who established himself by going 41-46 with a 3.45 E.R.A. in four seasons with the Dodgers.
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Actor Lucas Black Among Celebrities Playing for Real at Pebble Beach
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 1:09am EST by By KAREN CROUSE
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Lucas Black, who is paired with Rickie Fowler in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, is a scratch golfer who portrayed a touring pro in last year’s movie “Seven Days in Utopia.”
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U.S. Skiers Get Preview of 2014 Olympic Course
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 1:09am EST by By KELLEY McMILLAN
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The downhill course for the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, drew mixed reviews from racers preparing for this weekend’s World Cup.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Ramon Sessions, Replacing Irving, Leads Cavaliers Past Clippers
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 1:09am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Tony Parker scored 37 points, Gary Neal added 18 off the bench and the San Antonio Spurs beat the 76ers, 100-90, in a matchup of division leaders Wednesday night in Philadelphia.
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Nadal Skit by French TV Angers Spanish Tennis Officials
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 1:07am EST by By RAPHAEL MINDER
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The Spanish tennis federation said it would sue a French TV channel for using its logo in a sketch that suggested that Rafael Nadal and other Spanish athletes used performance-enhancing drugs.
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College Roundup: Duke Beats North Carolina at the Buzzer
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 1:07am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Duke freshman Austin Rivers hit a 3-pointer as time expired as the Blue Devils came back to beat the Tar Heels, 85-84.
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Home of Top Female Cyclist Searched
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 1:07am EST by By SCOTT SAYARE
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Antidoping authorities in southeastern France searched the home of Jeannie Longo on Wednesday and detained her husband on allegations that he illegally imported doping materials.
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On Soccer: England Loses Capello, National Team Coach
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 1:07am EST by By ROB HUGHES
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Fabio Capello, the Italian coach who was upset that John Terry had his captaincy stripped, resigned, but it’s unclear whether Harry Redknapp, a popular figure with his own troubles, will replace him.
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Alderson Is Forced to Remake Mets on the Cheap
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 12:54am EST by By ANDREW KEH
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The Mets’ acquisitions over the past 17 months provide a stark narrative of just how much the club’s financial issues have restricted Sandy Alderson in his job as general manager.
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Holmes Staying Put With Jets After Clause Kicks In
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 12:04am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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By remaining on the roster through the second day of the NFL’s waiver period Tuesday, Santonio Holmes will get $15.25 million in guaranteed money over the next two seasons.
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Goal: Africa Cup of Nations: Zambia and Ivory Coast in Final
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 11:40pm EST by By JACK BELL
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On Wednesday, Zambia and Ivory Coast advanced to Sunday's final of the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Houston to Host 2013 All-Star Game
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 11:20pm EST by By REUTERS
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Houston has been selected to host the 2013 NBA All-Star game for the second time in seven years, the league said on Wednesday.
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North Dakota Returns to ‘Fighting Sioux’ Nickname
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 11:12pm EST by By REUTERS
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The University of North Dakota will resume using its Fighting Sioux nickname despite threats from the N.C.A.A., the university’s president said Wednesday.
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Harry Keough, Member of U.S. Soccer Team That Shocked England, Dies at 84
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 9:12pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Mr. Keough, a defender who had one goal in 19 appearances for the United States from 1949 to 1957, coached St. Louis University to four N.C.A.A. soccer titles and a share of a fifth.
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Goal: Fabio Capello Resigns as England Soccer Coach
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 7:58pm EST by By JACK BELL
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England’s preparations for this summer’s European Championship were thrown into tumult Wednesday when Fabio Capello, the Italian coach of the national team, resigned.
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Bats: Hall of Fame Begins Education Program on Banned Drugs
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 6:23pm EST by By ANDREW KEH
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With players like Roger Clemens, Sammy Sosa and Barry Bonds set to appear on ballots this year, the Hall of Fame announced a new program to educate teenagers and young adults about the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.
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Off the Dribble: What's the Matter With Milwaukee?
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 6:06pm EST by By ROB MAHONEY
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Andrew Bogut is injured, Stephen Jackson appears unhappy and on Tuesday night Brandon Jennings seemed unmotivated.
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Off the Dribble: Injuries Throwing Wrench into N.B.A. Contenders' Plans
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 6:00pm EST by By JIM CAVAN
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Injuries were expected to impact the post-lockout N.B.A. season, but they have cost the N.B.A. many of its big stars on playoff contenders.
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Slap Shot: Listen: SNY.tv Metro Hockey Podcast
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 2:01pm EST by By THE NEW YORK TIMES
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In this edition of the SNY.tv Metro Hockey Podcast, Christopher Botta discusses the Rangers, the Devils and the Islanders with Steve Zipay of Newsday, Scott Cullen of TSN and Kevin Shultz of Islanders Point Blank.
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Off the Dribble: Stoudemire to Miss Three More Games
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 1:03pm EST by By HOWARD BECK
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Amar'e Stoudemire of the Knicks, grieving after his brother was killed in a car accident, will miss three more games. He plans to return to the team on Monday.
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Photo Replay: Feb. 8
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 1:00pm EST
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Skiers like Bode Miller got a look at the downhill course that will be used during the 2014 Sochi Olympics, and preparations continued for tennis players competing in this weekend’s Davis Cup event.
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Slap Shot: 2013 Winter Classic Set for Michigan Stadium
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 12:55pm EST by By JOANNE C. GERSTNER
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The N.H.L. Winter Classic will come to Michigan Stadium and Comerica Park in 2013, pitting the Detroit Red Wings against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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SPORTS: Dancer as Athlete
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 12:24pm EST
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William C. Rhoden discusses dance as an athletic endeavor with Alicia Graf Mack, a dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
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The Quad: Men's Basketball Preview: Duke at North Carolina
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 10:30am EST by By NICHOLAS SCHWARTZ
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Duke (19-4, 6-2 A.C.C.) visits North Carolina (20-3, 7-1) Wednesday night for the first of two regular-season men's basketball matchups.
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Leading Off: Waiting for Baseball Season to Begin - Leading Off
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 9:07am EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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The end of the N.F.L. season creates a depression in the sporting calendar that midseason basketball can’t fill.
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The Fifth Down: Giants and Jets, and the Story of the Year
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 8:23am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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Did the Giants hold onto receiver Victor Cruz because of Rex Ryan's big mouth? It's almost too good to be true.
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The Fifth Down: Wes Welker's Drop, and Too Much Talk
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 7:58am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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After a failure to connect, a failure in communication by Gisele Bundchen and Brandon Jacobs.
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The Fifth Down: How Bright Is Giants' Future?
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 6:02am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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Last year, the Packers seemed on their way to a dynasty. Do the Giants deserve that label instead?
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Woods, Back at Pebble Beach, Has the Experience of Winning
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By KAREN CROUSE
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Before Tiger Woods became the Mariano Rivera of golf, he struggled to close out a victory on the PGA Tour the way Kyle Stanley and Spencer Levin have in recent weeks.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Nabokov Has 45 Saves as Islanders Top Flyers in Shootout
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Evgeni Nabokov made 45 saves and Frans Nielsen and John Tavares scored on Ilya Bryzgalov in a shootout, helping the Islanders beat the Flyers, 1-0, in Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Clippers’ Billups Has Torn Achilles’, Ending His Season
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Clippers guard Chauncey Billups will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his left Achilles’ tendon during Los Angeles’s 107-102 victory over the Magic on Monday night in Orlando.
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Sports Briefing | College Football: Big East Adds Memphis for All Sports
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By PETE THAMEL
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The Big East Conference will announce the addition of the University of Memphis on Wednesday, bolstering the league’s basketball prospects in the wake of losing Pittsburgh, Syracuse and West Virginia.
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Super Bowl — Giants Take Victory Lap in Lower Manhattan
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 1:27am EST by By MARY PILON
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Two days after their season ended with a tense victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI, the Giants took a confetti-filled victory lap in Lower Manhattan.
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Super Bowl — Lesser-Known Giants Have Their Moment, Too
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 1:24am EST by By MARK VIERA
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The raucous ticker-tape parade was an opportunity for players like Bear Pascoe to soak in New York City’s adulation.
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Devils 1, Rangers 0: Brodeur Leads Devils Past Rangers, 1-0
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By DAVE CALDWELL
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Goalie Martin Brodeur stopped 30 shots for the 117th shutout of his career, though it was his first this season for the Devils.
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Back in New Jersey, a State of Euphoria for the Giants
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By SAM BORDEN
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After the victory celebration at MetLife Stadium, the Giants have some difficult decisions to make in the off-season about players like Brandon Jacobs and Osi Umenyiora.
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On Baseball: It’s Brian Cashman’s Turn to Keep Focus Amid the Glare
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By TYLER KEPNER
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The Yankees’ general manager, like so many of his players, has had his private life laid bare.
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Jeremy Lin Has Burst From N.B.A. Novelty Act to Knicks Star
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 1:17am EST by By HOWARD BECK
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Jeremy Lin, an Asian-American Harvard graduate, couldn’t find a role in the league. Then he scored 53 points in two games for the Knicks.
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Laiza Journal: Myanmar’s Guerrilla Golfers, Going a Few Rounds
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 1:01am EST by By EDWARD WONG
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The six-hole golf course in rebel territory in Kachin State may be among the world’s unlikeliest, but it is open, even in wartime.
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Super Bowl XLVI Line by Line
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 1:00am EST
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Bob Eckstein hasn’t missed a Giants play from scrimmage since he was 6. The cartoonist took on the assignment of reporting live on his Super Bowl XLVI experience.
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Fighting Sioux Nickname Could Be Up for a Vote
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 12:27am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Supporters of the University of North Dakota’s Fighting Sioux nickname turned in about 16,000 signatures to cap a petition drive to force a statewide vote on a moniker the N.C.A.A. says is insulting to American Indians.
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North Carolina’s Prospects Are Rising Despite a Head-Scratching Season
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 12:03am EST by By VIV BERNSTEIN
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Riding a five-game winning streak, fifth-ranked North Carolina will face its archrival, No. 10 Duke, on Wednesday night in a game that will be an important measure for both teams.
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For Ivy League Players, the N.B.A. Is Rarely a Destination
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 12:02am EST by By KEN PLUTNICKI
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The Knicks guard Jeremy Lin is the first player from an Ivy League university to suit up for an N.B.A. team since the 2002-3 season.
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Don’t Tell This Orthodontist He Can’t Play Hockey Forever
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 11:44pm EST by By BRETT LoGIURATO
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Pete Maro, 46, who had stints in the Devils’ and the Rangers’ systems, is the oldest person — by seven years — to play in the two-year-old Federal Hockey League.
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The Quad: For Baylor, It's Not Just Griner
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 11:25pm EST by By KRISTA PIRTLE
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Brittney Griner is the star of the Baylor Lady Bears, but Odyssey Sims, Brooklyn Pope, Destiny Williams, Jordan Madden and Nae Nae Hayden are also standouts this season.
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Off the Dribble: Cousins's Talents Flying Under the Radar in Sacramento
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 11:21pm EST by By ROB MAHONEY
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Just because the Kings are dismal, and in Sacramento, is no reason to ignore the season DeMarcus Cousins is having.
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Off the Dribble: Clippers' Billups Tears Achilles'
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 11:19pm EST by By JOANNE C. GERSTNER
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Chauncey Billups, the Clippers' veteran guard and a five-time All-Star, tore his left Achilles' tendon during a game at Orlando on Monday.
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Kentucky Easily Passes Big SEC Test
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 11:09pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The freshman Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 13 points and 13 rebounds and top-ranked Kentucky easily passed its toughest Southeastern Conference test to date with a 78-58 victory over No. 8 Florida.
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Photo Replay: Feb. 7
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 10:38pm EST
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A view of the day in sports, including cyclists in Qatar and Spain.
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Attorney General: Bail Rules Should Keep Sandusky Inside Home
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 10:21pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Prosecutors asked to have Jerry Sandusky kept indoors as part of his bail conditions, citing complaints that he was seen watching children in a schoolyard from the back porch of his home.
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Jeter Already Training at Yankees’ Camp
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 10:06pm EST by By PETER KERASOTIS
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Rain can’t deter die-hard fans or Derek Jeter, the Yankees’ captain, as baseball prepares to take the stage.
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Williams Says He’s Retiring From N.F.L.
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 10:04pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Ricky Williams, 34, told the Baltimore Ravens that he would not be back for the second year of a contract he signed in August.
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Contador Weighs Appeal
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 10:04pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Alberto Contador said he might appeal the two-year doping ban handed down by sport’s highest court.
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The Fifth Down: Super Bowl Winners Shares Are Smaller Than World Series Payouts
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 9:52pm EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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The winners' shares for Super Bowl players are much smaller than for the World Series winners.
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Goal: Yanks Abroad: Alex Smith's Up-and-Down Season Down Under
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 8:52pm EST by By BRIAN SCIARETTA
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The American midfielder Alex Smith has found a home playing in New Zealand for the Wellington Phoenix in Australia's A-League.
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Slap Shot: Minnesota Holds On to Conference Lead
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 8:12pm EST by By DREW CLAUSSEN
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The University of Minnesota Gophers men's hockey team did not play over the weekend but remained in first place in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.
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On Par: Woods Speaks Out Against Long Putters
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 6:34pm EST by By KAREN CROUSE
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Describing himself as a traditionalist, Tiger Woods said he was opposed to putters that can be anchored against the body, which have become more popular on the PGA Tour in recent years.
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Off the Dribble: Knicks' Carmelo Anthony Out One to Two Weeks
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 5:46pm EST by By JAKE APPLEMAN
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The Knicks' Carmelo Anthony will miss one to two weeks with a groin injury sustained while running up the court in a win over the Utah Jazz.
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The Fifth Down: For the Giants, a Parade, Keys to the City, and a Day Full of Cheers
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 5:26pm EST by By MARY PILON
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Throngs of Giants fans celebrated in Manhattan on Tuesday at the parade and ceremony honoring the team’s Super Bowl win.
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The Fifth Down: The Bradshaw Touchdown Debate: Times Readers Weigh in
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 5:09pm EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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Times readers weigh in on whether Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw should have scored the go-ahead touchdown with 57 seconds left in the Super Bowl.
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The Fifth Down: Leading Off: The Day After
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 1:05pm EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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Sorting through the lingering Super Bowl news, including the Manning family joy, the Brady family heartache and what the future holds for both the Giants and Patriots.
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Goal: Capello and England Tumble Toward Trouble
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 8:59am EST by By GRAHAM RUTHVEN
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England and its coach, Fabio Capello, may be headed for a divorce after he went on television to criticize the decision to strip John Terry of the captain's armband.
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The Fifth Down: Super Bowl 46 Film Review, and Defending Brady
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 8:00am EST by By ANDY BENOIT
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The Giants' secondary and Rob Gronkowski's ankle played outsize roles in the outcome. But the Patriots did not lose the game - the Giants won it.
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Calls for a New York Parade Honoring Iraq Veterans
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 7:34am EST by By KATE TAYLOR
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The fanfare over Tuesday’s parade for the New York Giants has touched off anger and unease among some returned Iraq veterans, who are eagerly awaiting their own recognition.
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The Fifth Down: High Praise for Super Bowl Officiating
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 7:00am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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Mike Pereira, the former N.F.L. director of officials, wrote that the side judge Laird Hayes "faced the biggest call of his career -- and nailed it."
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Super Bowl — Belichick Has No Regrets on Winning Score
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 3:10am EST by By PETER MAY
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The Patriots’ coach said he thought his team had a better shot of rallying by allowing the Giants’ Ahmad Bradshaw to run the ball into the end zone with 57 seconds left.
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On Pro Football: Falling Short Again, Legacy of Belichick and Brady Loses Some Luster
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 3:01am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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The question of Tom Brady’s and Bill Belichick’s collective legacy gets tricky, even for two men certain to reach the Hall of Fame, after a second straight Super Bowl loss to the Giants.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Lakers’ Bryant Passes O’Neal for Fifth Place on Career Scoring List in Loss to 76ers
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 1:39am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Kobe Bryant passed former teammate Shaquille O’Neal to move into fifth place on the N.B.A.’s career scoring list in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Mets Owners’ Witness Facing Scrutiny Again
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 1:39am EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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John Maine is the sole expert witness for Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz, as they battle accusations by the trustee for Bernard L. Madoff’s victims that they turned a blind eye.
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Super Bowl — Slacklining Gains Stage in Madonna’s Halftime Show
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By JERÉ LONGMAN
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The performance of Andy Lewis on a slackline as part of Madonna’s half-time show at the Super Bowl brought unprecedented attention to an obscure form of tightrope walking.
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Super Bowl — Coaches Agree; It’s a Tough One
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By MARK VIERA
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It is second-and-goal from the 6, and there will be 1 minute 4 seconds left to play in the Super Bowl when the ball is snapped. You are coaching the team that is on offense and trailing. What do you do?
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TV Sports: Super Bowl: NBC’s Collinsworth Anticipated Game’s Critical Moment
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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Sunday’s game was Cris Collinsworth’s first Super Bowl at NBC, and he and his venerable partner Al Michaels lived up to the game’s hype.
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Off the Dribble: D'Antoni Speaks Up for Jeffries
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 1:27am EST by By HOWARD BECK
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Knicks Coach Mike D'Antoni spoke up for Jared Jeffries, and Jeffries for D'Antoni.
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Giants’ Season Had an Unexpected Ring to It
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 1:27am EST by By JUDY BATTISTA
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Not only did the Giants win the Super Bowl in a season that was anything but pretty, but they are primed to be competitive for years.
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For Manningham, Catch of a Lifetime Was Years in the Making
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 1:27am EST by By TIM ROHAN
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Mario Manningham changed the flow of the game on a pass pattern taught to him as a high school player by Josh McDaniels’s father.
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Knicks 99, Jazz 88: Jeremy Lin Scores 28 as Knicks Beat Utah Jazz
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 1:24am EST by By HOWARD BECK
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An electric Jeremy Lin scored 28 points, a career high for a second straight game, to lead the Knicks over the Jazz.
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Advertising: For Super Bowl Ads, No Standout Performer
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By STUART ELLIOTT
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In rating dozens of spots, there was no consensus in the polls, surveys and analyses of data from social media that poured in this year.
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No. 1 Baylor Women Remain Undefeated
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 1:09am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Brittney Griner had 27 points — including a career-high 13-of-13 free-throw attempts — and added 8 rebounds and 8 blocks to help top-ranked Baylor roll past visiting Oklahoma, 81-54.
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Surging Maple Leafs Outlast the Oilers
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:40pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Phil Kessel scored twice and Mikhail Grabovski had two assists as the surging Maple Leafs beat the Edmonton Oilers, 6-3, in Toronto.
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Sports Replay: Feb. 6
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:34pm EST
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The day in sports, including Eli Manning’s visit to Walt Disney World Resort after leading the Giants to a Super Bowl victory.
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No. 1 B.U. Tops Harvard to Move to Beanpot Final
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:12pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Wade Megan scored two second-period goals and Kieran Millan stopped 29 shots to lift top-ranked Boston University to a 3-1 win over Harvard in the opening round of the 60th Beanpot tournament.
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Suárez Rejoins Liverpool
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:07pm EST by By REUTERS
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Liverpool’s Luis Suárez returned from an eight-game suspension he received after he racially abused an opponent, but his team was held to a 0-0 tie by Tottenham in England’s Premier League.
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Penguins’ Crosby Practices
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:07pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby practiced but said he was no closer to returning from a concussion and a neck injury that have sidelined him for most of the season.
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No. 4 Missouri Holds On to Beat Oklahoma
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:43pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Marcus Denmon had 25 points as No. 4 Missouri claimed first place in the Big 12 by winning at Oklahoma, 71-68.
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Off the Dribble: N.B.A. Suspends Timberwolves' Love and Lakers' Brown
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 5:23pm EST by By JOANNE C. GERSTNER
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Kevin Love was suspended for two games after stomping the Rockets' Luis Scola. Mike Brown was suspended for one game and fined $25,000 for the way he protested a call against the Jazz.
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The Fifth Down: Manning Sheds Some Light on Two Key Plays
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 3:56pm EST by By JUSTIN SABLICH
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Super Bowl XLVI M.V.P. Eli Manning spoke on Monday about the two biggest plays from Sunday night's victory over the Patriots.
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The Fifth Down: Tynes, the Giants' Almost Hero
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 3:36pm EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes did not get to attempt a game-winning field goal in the Super Bowl, and said that scoring a touchdown was the better option.
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Super Bowl 46 - After Giants’ Surreal Touchdown, Debates on the Strategy
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 3:36pm EST by By SAM BORDEN
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The Patriots, up by 2 points, let the Giants score with less than a minute left so they would have time to score a touchdown of their own. Ultimately, the plan failed.
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The Fifth Down: Super Bowl Nets Record Viewership
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 3:15pm EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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The Super Bowl between the Giants and Patriots was seen by 111.3 million viewers, the most ever.
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Off the Dribble: Knicks' Lin to Make His First N.B.A. Start
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 3:03pm EST by By HOWARD BECK
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Jeremy Lin will be the fourth player to start at point guard this season for the Knicks, who have lacked a consistent playmaker.
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The Quad: Sizing Up the Top 25
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 2:00pm EST by By NICHOLAS SCHWARTZ
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A weekly analysis of how the top 25 men's college basketball teams performed -- and who's next on their schedules.
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No Day Off for Men in 2012 U.S. Open Final
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:56pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
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The tournament director expressed confidence that United States Open officials would be able to schedule a day of rest between the men’s semifinals and the final by 2013.
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Off the Dribble: Stoudemire's Brother Killed in Florida Car Accident
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:46am EST by By HOWARD BECK
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Amar’e Stoudemire’s older brother, Hazell, 35, died in Lake Wales, Fla., early Monday morning, and Stoudemire has left the Knicks to be with his family.
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The Fifth Down: A Violent Game. And That Was Just the Commercials. - George Vecsey
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:42am EST by By GEORGE VECSEY
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Advertisements featuring the end of the world, exploding town squares and pouncing cheetahs made the columnist, at home for the Super Bowl, crave the melee of the arena.
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Giants 21, Patriots 17: Super Bowl — Resilient Giants Edge Patriots to Win Super Bowl XLVI
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:41am EST by By JUDY BATTISTA
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In their second Super Bowl matchup in five seasons, the Giants and Eli Manning scored another victory over Tom Brady and the Patriots, earning the franchise its fourth Super Bowl title.
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To Salsa Class, Giants’ Cruz Has All the Right Moves
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:37am EST by By JOHN LELAND
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On Super Bowl Sunday, the end-zone celebrations of Victor Cruz resonated with dancers in Midtown Manhattan.
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The Fifth Down: In Madonna Show, M.I.A. Gets Some Attention (and Criticism)
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:25am EST by By DAVE ITZKOFF
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Madonna earned praise early on for her half-time performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday night, but it was her guest star M.I.A. who may have stolen the headlines from her by making an obscene gesture during the show.
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The Fifth Down: Why Bradshaw Should Have Taken a Knee at the 1-Yard Line
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:24am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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A statistical analyst said Ahmad Bradshaw's 6-yard touchdown run may have been the most counterproductive score of all time.
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Advertising: Super Bowl Commercials, From Charming to Smarmy
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:10am EST by By STUART ELLIOTT
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A that brought back its chimps dressed as humans.Risk-taking, rule-breaking ideas were as hard to find among the more than 50 Super Bowl commercials as good taste in a GoDaddy ad.
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Leading Off: There’s a Reason They Call Him Easy
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 9:42am EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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The lesson of this year's Super Bowl: never underestimate Giants quarterback Eli Manning.
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Alberto Contador Found Guilty of Doping
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 9:39am EST by By IAN AUSTEN
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An appeals court ruled on Monday that Alberto Contador, a three-time winner of the Tour de France, used a performance-enhancing drug when he won the race in 2010.
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Slap Shot: Have N.H.L. Questions? Slap Shot Has Answers
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 8:00am EST by By THE NEW YORK TIMES
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Jeff Z. Klein, who covers the N.H.L. for The Times, and Christopher Botta, a Slap Shot contributor, will answer questions from readers.
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Contador Ruling Expected Monday
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 6:03am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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With a verdict expected soon on his Tour de France doping case after a 17-month wait, Alberto Contador finished 98th in the 72-mile Mallorca Challenge in Spain.
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Super Bowl Photo Replay
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 5:34am EST
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The Giants beat the New England Patriots, 21-17, in a thrilling win at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Goal: Monday Morning Talking Points: Chelsea's Jeers, Ibra's Temper and Suárez's Return
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 5:00am EST by By ANDREW DAS
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Chelsea blew a big lead and tied Manchester United, Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have damaged A.C. Milan's Serie A title hopes, and Luis Suarez returns from suspension on Monday.
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Music Review: Super Bowl — No Longer an Upset: Madonna Acts Her Age
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 3:46am EST by By JON PARELES
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Madonna, 53, danced her way back toward worldwide visibility Sunday as the halftime attraction for the Super Bowl, with a giant supporting cast and a downright benign stance.
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Goal: Ghana and Mali Advance to African Cup Semifinals
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 2:58am EST by By ANDREW DAS
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Mali and Ghana advanced to the semifinals at the African Cup of Nations.
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On Pro Football: Super Bowl — Manning’s Demeanor Speaks Volumes for Giants
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 2:02am EST by By HARVEY ARATON
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Giants quarterback Eli Manning maintained his usual calm demeanor in the Super Bowl. The team’s victory spoke volumes.
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TV Sports: Super Bowl — Pregame Show by NBC Typically Overblown
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:56am EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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The overlong pregame programming by NBC ran into the same pitfalls that other networks encountered, but showed glimpses of a way out.
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Super Bowl — Welker Drop and Brady Safety Led Patriots’ Miscues
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:55am EST by By BEN SHPIGEL
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New England’s Danny Woodhead and Aaron Hernandez seized the spotlight ceded by Rob Gronkowski, but Wes Welker’s inability to catch a critical Tom Brady pass turned the game.
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Super Bowl — Top Weapon in the Rally to Win It Is Manning
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:54am EST by By SAM BORDEN
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Eli Manning was named the game’s most valuable player and led a fourth-quarter comeback for the seventh time in the Giants’ 13 victories this season.
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Super Bowl — Dented by Patriots’ Game Plan, Defense Holds Together
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:54am EST by By BILL PENNINGTON
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Though the Patriots’ nimble receivers were running circles around the Giants linebackers early in the game, the Giants defense eventually persevered, with a little help from the offensive line.
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Super Bowl — Manningham’s Patience Is Rewarded in Critical Catch
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:53am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Mario Manningham’s indelible catch in the fourth quarter, when he hauled in a 38-yard pass on the left sideline with his feet close to the boundary, brought back memories of David Tyree in 2008.
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Super Bowl — Bradshaw Backs Into a Victory
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:53am EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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Ahmad Bradshaw’s last-minute touchdown was a result of a Patriots strategy that ultimately failed.
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Rangers 5, Flyers 2 : Rangers’ Mastery of Flyers Continues in Latest Testy Matchup
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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In another brutal matchup between rivals, Michael Del Zotto’s goal for the Rangers at 1:33 of the third period — 36 seconds after Wayne Simmonds tied the score — turned out to be the winner.
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Kyle Stanley Wins Phoenix Open a Week After Losing in a Playoff
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By KAREN CROUSE
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Stanley shot a bogey-free 65, coming from eights shots behind to earn his first PGA Tour title, one stroke ahead of Ben Crane and two ahead of the third-round leader, Spencer Levin.
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College Men’s Roundup: College Basketball — Miami Upsets Duke on the Road in OT
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Hurricanes squandered a 16-point lead but hung on in overtime for their first victory at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Tim Thomas and Bruins Shut Down Capitals, 4-1
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Tim Thomas, who declined to participate in the Stanley Cup champion Bruins’ recent visit to the White House, made 35 saves to help defeat Washington, 4-1.
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Mannings Draw Inspiration From Father, but Find Success With Arms
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:29am EST by By BILL PENNINGTON
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While the Mannings are the 21st century’s first family of quarterbacks, it is remarkable how dissimilar Peyton and his brother Eli approach the position than their father, Archie, did.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Garnett Leads Celtics to Fourth Straight Win
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:24am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Boston beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 98-80, as Kevin Garnett collected 24 points and 9 rebounds.
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Brady and Patriots at Their Best in Four-Minute Drive to End the First Half
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 12:44am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Over 14 plays that covered 96 yards and took just under four minutes, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots seemed to wrest control of the Super Bowl from the Giants just before halftime.
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Venus Williams Helps Finish Fed Cup Shutout of Belarus
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 11:45pm EST by By BEN ROTHENBERG
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Playing with Liezel Huber, Venus Williams helped complete a 5-0 shutout of Belarus in the Fed Cup, her first competitive match since withdrawing from the United States Open.
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Soccer Roundup: Manchester United Rallies With Three Goals but Drops Two Behind in Title Race
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 11:44pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Javier Hernández completed Manchester United’s comeback from a three-goal deficit at Chelsea on Sunday with a late header that salvaged a 3-3 tie.
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Berdych Beats Monfils in Final
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 9:25pm EST by By REUTERS
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Top-seeded Tomas Berdych won his seventh career title, beating the defending champion Gaël Monfils, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, in the Open Sud de France final in Montpellier.
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Off the Dribble: Jeremy Lin's Night to Remember
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 5:04pm EST by By JAKE APPLEMAN
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After Jeremy Lin dominated the Nets with a career-high 25 points and 7 assists, it will be harder for the novelty of his sudden success to wear off.
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Behind the Scenes at Puppy Bowl VIII
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 3:49pm EST
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Animal Planet’s annual cuteness championship will be broadcast before the Super Bowl.
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The Fifth Down: Live Coverage of Super Bowl XLVI Starting Soon
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 12:16pm EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN and MIKE TANIER
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The Times's staff will offer live analysis and commentary on Super Bowl XLVI, the broadcast, the commercials and the halftime show. And readers will have a chance to react to the ads as well as post other observations in our live-chat board.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Devils Hold Off the Flyers
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 1:48am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Two power-play goals by Kurtis Foster helped the Devils take a 6-0 lead, and they hung on for a 6-4 victory over the host Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
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N.F.L. Roundup: Curtis Martin Elected to Hall of Fame
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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The former Patriots and Jets running back Curtis Martin was among six players elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Another finalist, the former coach Bill Parcells, did not make it.
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Lindsey Vonn Earns 50th World Cup Win
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By BILL PENNINGTON
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Lindsey Vonn captured the downhill in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, for her ninth World Cup win this season.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Parker Scores 42 Points, Sets Franchise Assist Record in Spurs’ Win Over Thunder
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Tony Parker broke the Spurs’ franchise record for career assists, leading host San Antonio to a 107-96 win over N.B.A.-best Oklahoma City.
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Knicks 99, Nets 92: Lin Sparks Knicks, to Crowd’s Delight and D’Antoni’s Relief
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 1:10am EST by By HOWARD BECK
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Jeremy Lin had a team-high 25 points, nearly doubling his previous career high of 13, and finished with 7 assists and 5 rebounds, in the Knicks’ victory against the Nets.
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Syracuse 95, St. John's 70: No. 2 Syracuse Wears Down St. John’s
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 1:10am EST by By MARK VIERA
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Syracuse easily defeated St. John’s on Saturday at Madison Square Garden, finding a welcome reception from the flailing Red Storm and orange-clad supporters.
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Women’s Roundup: No. 3 UConn Routs No. 13 Rutgers by 31
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 1:10am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Connecticut ran its home winning streak to 98 games, while two other highly ranked teams, Baylor and Stanford, also won by huge margins.
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The Fifth Down: Patriots Cut Player on Eve of Super Bowl
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 12:57am EST by By ANDREW DAS
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The Patriots cut receiver Tiquan Underwood on Saturday, less than 24 hours before the Super Bowl.
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An Up-and-Down Night for Deron Williams
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 12:42am EST by By JAKE APPLEMAN
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Deron Williams, the Nets’ point guard, scored 21 points and had 11 assists in a losing effort for his injury-riddled team.
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For the Giants, It’s Different This Time
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 12:40am EST
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Most Giants who played in the team’s memorable Super Bowl victory over the Patriots in 2008, including Eli Manning, above, emphasized what has changed.
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Fed Cup: Victoria Azarenka Pulls Out With Back Injury
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 12:14am EST by By BEN ROTHENBERG
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The Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka of Belarus withdrew from her Fed Cup match against the United States.
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Levin Retains Phoenix Lead
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 11:45pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Spencer Levin remained in control of the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Ariz., shooting a three-under 68 to take a six-shot lead into the final round.
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Photo Replay: Feb. 4
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 11:35pm EST
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The day in sports included ice climbing in eastern France and cliff diving in Australia.
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The Fifth Down: N.F.L. Hosts Red Carpet Awards Ceremony
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 10:04pm EST by By MIKE TANIER
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The National Football League Honors ceremony turned the presentation of Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Man of the Year, and other awards into another opportunity for pomp and spectacle.
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Field Notes: A Perfect Mix of Love and Football
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 9:39pm EST by By JOHN HARNEY
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For finding the perfect partner at the bar, being a fan of the same football team helps.
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Straight Sets: McHale and Williams Give U.S. 2-0 Fed Cup Lead
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 9:10pm EST by By BEN ROTHENBERG
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Straight-sets victories by Christina McHale and Serena Williams eased the United States to a 2-0 lead in their Fed Cup World Group II tie against Belarus.
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The Fifth Down: Curtis Martin and Five Others to Enter Hall of Fame
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 8:57pm EST by By THE NEW YORK TIMES
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Former Patriots and Jets running back Curtis Martin and five others were elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday evening.
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Belly Putter Could Lift Golf-Equipment Sales
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 3:59pm EST by By ADAM SCHUPAK
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The elongated club received a lot of attention at last week’s P.G.A. Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla.
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The Fifth Down: Everything Indy: Jim Irsay's Museum Pieces
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 3:30pm EST by By MIKE TANIER
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Iconic guitars, Kerouac’s original manuscript for “On the Road,” and a signed Warhol soup can — all artifacts collected by Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay — are on display at the Indiana State Museum.
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Cashman’s Wife Files for Divorce
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 3:12pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The wife of Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman filed divorce papers, a day after prosecutors charged a woman with stalking him and extorting money over an extramarital affair.
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Lawrie Takes Lead in Shortened Tournament
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 3:10pm EST by By REUTERS
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Paul Lawrie shot a five-under 67 and took a one-shot lead over Nicolas Colsaerts after the second round of the Qatar Masters.
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Men’s Roundup: Syracuse Wears Down St. John’s
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 3:06pm EST by By MARK VIERA
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Marcus Denmon hit three 3-pointers in the final 2 minutes 5 seconds, the last for the go-ahead points, as the No. 4 Tigers fought off No. 8 Kansas, 74-71.
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Bo Kimble, Ex-Loyola Marymount Star, Goes Coast to Coast
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 3:06pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Bo Kimble, once the leading scorer in the nation, hopes to be a head coach someday. For now, he is an assistant working with a community college team that is experimenting with fast-break basketball.
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Giants’ Manning Endures Under the Pressure
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 3:04pm EST by By SAM BORDEN
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As the Giants weaved through this inconsistent season of failure and well-timed flourishing, Eli Manning displayed a personal grit that most Giants fans had not necessarily seen before.
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Five Moments When Luck Went the Giants’ Way
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 3:02pm EST by By SAM BORDEN
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There is no denying that in a season that teetered on disaster at several points, the Giants have benefited from good fortune and a few lucky breaks.
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Three Football Families, Linked by Philosophies
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 3:01pm EST by By JUDY BATTISTA
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On Sunday, the Giants and the Patriots — their entanglement stretching through generations and championships, shared philosophy and similar results — will be together again at the Super Bowl.
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Super Bowl — Giants’ Cruz Defied Odds at UMass
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 3:01pm EST by By BILL PENNINGTON
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Victor Cruz, the Giants’ leading receiver, followed a winding road to the N.F.L., including twice being kicked out of UMass for academic reasons.
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Slap Shot: Losing Games to Injury Equals Just Losing
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 3:00pm EST by By JEFF Z. KLEIN and STU HACKEL
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No surprise: In the N.H.L. teams incurring the most injuries generally suffer in the standings.
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On Baseball: Far From a Storybook Ending, a So-So Pitcher Turns the Page
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 2:50pm EST by By TYLER KEPNER
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The best writer in a baseball uniform, Dirk Hayhurst pitched briefly for the 2008 San Diego Padres and the 2009 Toronto Blue Jays, and is now leaving the country to play and write in Italy.
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The Fifth Down: Everything Indy: A Little Yelp Lounge With Some Friends
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 2:43pm EST by By MIKE TANIER
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In Indianapolis, the retro Yelp.com Lounge offers foosball, Huey Lewis tunes, and inflatable furniture.
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On Pro Football: Harvey Araton - Super Bowl Can Visit Any Climate
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 2:37pm EST by By HARVEY ARATON
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Indianapolis has made a convincing argument for the N.F.L. to spread its wealth around.
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Clippers Give N.B.A. a Jolt That Just Might Endure
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 2:22pm EST by By MARK HEISLER
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With the addition of Chris Paul, the Clippers have become a hit in Los Angeles, capable of going beyond mere highlights, as in last Monday’s victory over Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City.
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Keeping Score: Fewer Slams, but Rookie Makes Mark With Efficiency
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 2:22pm EST by By JUSTIN KUBATKO
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As a rookie, Kyrie Irving hasn’t made quite the same splash as Blake Griffin in the 2010-11 season, but the statistics reveal a player whose substance more than makes up for his lack of style.
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Bill Belichick and Tom Brady Are a Winning Combination
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 2:16pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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New England’s Bill Belichick and Tom Brady have won 124 regular-season games, more than any head coach-quarterback combination in N.F.L. history.
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Sports of The Times: Super Bowl — Ann Mara, a Giants Matriarch on the Injured List
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 2:13pm EST by By DAVE ANDERSON
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Ann Mara, the mother of the Giants’ president and C.E.O. John Mara, rarely misses a game. Sunday’s Super Bowl is no exception even though she has a broken right shoulder.
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In-Box: The Sopranos: Players Shriek, Eardrums Bleed
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 2:13pm EST
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Readers respond to recent articles in the sports section of The New York Times.
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Soccer Roundup: Van Persie’s Hat Trick Sparks Arsenal’s Victory
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 2:12pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Robin van Persie scored three goals Saturday in Arsenal’s 7-1 win against Blackburn.
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Winter Sports Roundup: Vonn Beats the Cold and the Clock in Downhill for 50th Career Win
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 2:12pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Canadian Jan Hudec, whose career has been blighted by knee injuries, won the men’s World Cup downhill race, his first win since November 2007.
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Rangers’ Super Sunday Kicks Off With a Game Against Archrival Flyers
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 2:09pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Before they can sit down to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, the Rangers will face the rival Philadelphia Flyers at Madison Square Garden.
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The Fifth Down: For a Horseradish Guy, It's Root Root Root for the Giants
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 1:48pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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Marc Gold, the co-owner of the horseradish firm that carries his family's name, says that horseradish will help the Giants prevail against the Patriots on Sunday.
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The Fifth Down: 30 Seconds With David Baas
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 1:15pm EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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David Baas, the Giants' starting center, spent six seasons in San Francisco and had to switch coasts before ending up on a winning team.
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Goal: Wenger May Want Henry to Stick Around
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 1:05pm EST by By JACK BELL
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Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger said Saturday that he might want to keep Thierry Henry around until the end of February.
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Slap Shot: At 84, a Busy Howe Raises Funds for Alzheimer's Research
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 12:56pm EST by By JEFF Z. KLEIN
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Gordie Howe has "memory challenges," his son says, but the man known as Mr. Hockey has a full schedule, including events to raise funds for research into Alzheimer's disease.
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Goal: Canada Calls Toronto Home
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 12:54pm EST by By JACK BELL
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The Canadian Soccer Association said last week that all four men's national team games in 2012 would be played at BMO Field in Toronto.
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Lens Blog: Doug Mills Returns to the Super Bowl on Sunday
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 12:50pm EST by By DAVID GONZALEZ
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"If you can shoot sports, you can shoot anything." So says Doug Mills, who will be in a familiar spot on Sunday: on the sidelines of the Super Bowl.
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Straight Sets: Azarenka Withdraws from Fed Cup Match
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 12:48pm EST by By BEN ROTHENBERG
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Victoria Azarenka, winner of the Australian Open, has withdrawn from her Fed Cup opening match against Christina McHale because of a lower back injury.
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Off the Dribble: #Wow, Dunk Or No Dunk
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 12:40pm EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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A monster dunk (or was it even a dunk?) by the Los Angeles Clippers star prompted numerous posts.
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The Fifth Down: IBM Says Twitter Prefers Eli
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 12:30pm EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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IBM and U.S.C. have teamed up to try to gauge the public sentiment toward the players heading into the Super Bowl, using Facebook and Twitter to provide the data.
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SPORTS: Keys to Victory
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 12:02pm EST
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Chris Gasper of The Boston Globe and Harvey Araton of The New York Times break down the matchup and share their thoughts about the cities of Boston and New York.
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The Fifth Down: Everything Indy: Paris, Indiana
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 11:33am EST by By MIKE TANIER
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At the Indianapolis City Market, the 3 Days in Paris creperie is busy serving up sweet and savory tastes of France.
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The Fifth Down: Hall of Fame Clash: Parcells vs. Walsh
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 11:27am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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Bill Parcells may be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday. It's worth pausing to consider his accomplishments with the Giants.
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SPORTS: Drew Brees: Gamer
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 9:11am EST
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Mike Tanier meets up with Saints quarterback Drew Brees to talk gaming and to play some games.
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Baseball Roundup: Rangers’ Hamilton Acknowledges an Alcohol Relapse
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 1:50am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The former M.V.P. Josh Hamilton, a recovering drug addict, apologized for a “weak moment” that started with a few drinks in a Dallas-area bar.
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Charlie Spoonhour, College Basketball Coach, Is Dead at 72
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Mr. Spoonhour was 373-202 in 19 seasons as a Division I men’s coach, leading Southwest Missouri State to five N.C.A.A. tournament appearances and St. Louis to three.
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UConn’s Calhoun Takes Medical Leave
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Jim Calhoun, who turns 70 in May, has been in pain for several months because of spinal stenosis, a spinal condition that causes him severe pain and hampers his mobility.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Strong Finish by Wade and the Heat Derails the 76ers
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Dwyane Wade had two dunks during a game-changing run for the Heat that ended the 76ers’ four-game winning streak.
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Neighborhood Joint | East Village: Professor Thom’s, a Bar for Die-Hard Boston Fans
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 12:26am EST by By MICHAEL MALONE
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Fans of teams like the Bruins, Red Sox and Patriots pack into Professor Thom’s bar. When the Giants face the Patriots on Sunday, hordes of New England fans will muster here to demand victory.
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Eaton Lifts Isles in Overtime
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 12:20am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Mark Eaton scored 2:35 into overtime in his 600th N.H.L. game to give the visiting Islanders a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators.
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Pitt Will Play in A.C.C.’s Coastal Division
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 12:20am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Pittsburgh will join the Atlantic Coast Conference's Coastal Division in football, the league announced on Friday.
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Spencer Levin Takes Phoenix Open Lead
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 12:20am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Spencer Levin holed out from a greenside bunker for eagle on the par-4 17th and shot an eight-under 63 to take a three-stroke lead in the suspended second round of the Phoenix Open.
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Austria’s Kroell Wins Downhill by 0.01 Seconds
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 12:20am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Klaus Kröll gave Austria its first World Cup downhill victory of the season, edging Bode Miller by 0.01 of a second in a race so tight the top five skiers were separated by only 0.08 of a second.
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Terry Removed as England Captain
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 12:20am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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John Terry was removed as England’s captain on Friday while awaiting trial for racial abuse, but he will remain eligible to play for the national team at the European Championships.
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Bats: For Marlins, and Charity, Reyes Cuts His Hair
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 9:32pm EST by By ANDREW KEH
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Jose Reyes sat in a barber’s chair during a live show on the MLB Network and came into compliance with the Marlins longtime policy prohibiting long hair.
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Off the Dribble: Stoudemire's Surge Reminds Knicks of What They Were Missing
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 9:12pm EST by By HOWARD BECK
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Amid all their early season problems, it was easy to overlook the impact of Amar'e Stoudemire's injuries.
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Photo Replay: February 3
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 8:02pm EST
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The day in sports including field hockey in Argentina, ski jumping in Austria and tennis in Switzerland.
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The Quad: Maryland Bill Addresses College Athletes' Social Media Privacy
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 4:19pm EST by By MARY PILON
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A measure introduced in the Maryland state legislature on Thursday is meant to stop colleges and universities from having access to students' social media postings.
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The Fifth Down: Super Bowl XLVI Matchups
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 3:49pm EST by By MIKE TANIER
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One last dive into the primordial broth of Giants-Patriots analysis.
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The Fifth Down: Video: Unusual Super Bowl Bets
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 3:30pm EST by By THE NEW YORK TIMES
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Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest betting day of the year, but its not always about money. Sam Borden reports from Indianapolis.
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Off the Dribble: Filling Out the West's All-Star Roster at Forward
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 3:16pm EST by By ROB MAHONEY
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While the Timberwolves' Kevin Love is a lock to back up Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin at forward in the 2012 N.B.A. All-Star Game, a case can be made for some others.
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The Fifth Down: Brees Challenges Kids, One Video-Game Sprint at a Time
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 3:02pm EST by By MIKE TANIER
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Drew Brees, representing the N.F.L.'s Play 60 initiative, wants kids to exercise and challenged some at a Super Bowl event to video game sprints.
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The Fifth Down: In Indianapolis, the Giants Stay Put
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:56pm EST by By SAM BORDEN
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A number of teams playing in the Super Bowl have changed hotels for the night or two before the game. This year, neither the Giants nor the Patriots decided to move.
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Police Kill 4 Protesters as Egyptians Unleash Fury Over Soccer Riot Deaths
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:50pm EST by By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK
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Police in several Egyptian cities battled Thursday night and Friday with thousands of protesters angry at the government’s failure to prevent deaths at a soccer riot.
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Off the Dribble: Barkley Takes Aim at N.B.A., Bad Teams and Nowitzki
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:07pm EST by By JOANNE C. GERSTNER
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N.B.A. analyst Charles Barkley has blasted the quality of play in the N.B.A. this season, particularly that of the Dallas Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki.
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The Fifth Down: More Thursday Night Games for the N.F.L.
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 1:40pm EST by By JUDY BATTISTA
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Every team will play at least one game on Thursday and also have at least one prime-time game, on either Thursday, Sunday or Monday.
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Video Games: Curt Schilling, Former Red Sox Pitcher, Makes Video Games
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 1:31pm EST by By ETHAN GILSDORF
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Curt Schilling, the former Boston Red Sox pitcher, left baseball to start 38 Studios, a video game company, maker of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.
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Berj Najarian Is a Key Figure in the Patriots’ Inner Circle
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 1:14pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Berj Najarian, director of football/head coach administration, is the gatekeeper to Patriots Coach Bill Belichick and a key figure in the team’s inner circle.
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Off the Dribble: Nowitzki's Slow Start Should Cost Him All-Star Berth
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 1:10pm EST by By ROB MAHONEY
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Dallas's Dirk Nowitzki seems certain to be omitted from the N.B.A. All-Star roster after a 10-year run.
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Leading Off: The Hype Is Almost Over. Really. - Leading Off
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 12:56pm EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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Madonna has her say, but sportswriters focus on the Super Bowl coaches and the Giants’ sudden boastfulness.
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The Fifth Down: Belichick Does Not Sound Ready to Retire Anytime Soon
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 12:25pm EST by By BEN SHPIGEL
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Bill Belichick, coach of the New England Patriots, considered a question about retirement at a Friday press conference but did not sound as if he was prepared to hang it up.
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Slap Shot: Oilers' Gagner Enters Elite Club With 8-Point Game
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 12:21pm EST by By THE NEW YORK TIMES
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Sam Gagner of the Edmonton Oilers had four goals and four assists in the team's 8-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night for the first eight-point game in the N.H.L. in more than 23 years.
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The Fifth Down: At the Super Bowl, an Annual Smoke Scene
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 11:46am EST by By MIKE TANIER
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There are several cigar-related events in Indianapolis this week. On Thursday, the puffing was for a good cause at Super Cigar Lounge IV.
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Slap Shot: In Vancouver, a Night for Gordie Howe
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 11:30am EST by By BOB MACKIN
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Gordie Howe will be back at the Pacific Coliseum, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Friday for the annual Gordie Howe night.
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The Fifth Down: The QB Files: Tom Brady vs. Joe Montana
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 9:15am EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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With Tom Brady set to become the second quarterback to start five Super Bowls, The Fifth Down is comparing his body of work with top performers in the game that decides it all. In the final installment: Joe Montana.
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Advertising: Some Super Bowl Ads Being Seen Long Before the Game - Advertising
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:54am EST by By STUART ELLIOTT
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Advertisers placed many Super Bowl spots on YouTube or social media well ahead of the game, hoping to start a conversation and generate follow-up interest.
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Advertising: Some Super Bowl Ads Being Seen Long Before the Game - Advertising
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:54am EST by By STUART ELLIOTT
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Advertisers placed many Super Bowl spots on YouTube or social media well ahead of the game, hoping to start a conversation and generate follow-up interest.
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Bulls 105, Knicks 102: Stoudemire Scores 34, but Knicks Fall to Rose and Bulls
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:48am EST by By HOWARD BECK
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The Knicks lost for the 10th time in 12 games, despite a season-high 34 points from Amar’e Stoudemire, a rejuvenated offense and solid performances throughout the starting lineup.
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Bulls 105, Knicks 102: Stoudemire Scores 34, but Knicks Fall to Rose and Bulls
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:48am EST by By HOWARD BECK
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The Knicks lost for the 10th time in 12 games, despite a season-high 34 points from Amar’e Stoudemire, a rejuvenated offense and solid performances throughout the starting lineup.
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Cruz Is Among Those Who Found Refuge at Paterson Catholic
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:47am EST by By NATE SCHWEBER
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Paterson Catholic High School, where Giants receiver Victor Cruz played football, was unable to survive the economic decline of Paterson, N.J. and was closed in 2010.
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Cruz Is Among Those Who Found Refuge at Paterson Catholic
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:47am EST by By NATE SCHWEBER
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Paterson Catholic High School, where Giants receiver Victor Cruz played football, was unable to survive the economic decline of Paterson, N.J. and was closed in 2010.
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An Appraisal: Angelo Dundee Was Boxing’s Quintessential ‘Confidence Man’
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:30am EST by By ROBERT LIPSYTE
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Angelo Dundee, who died Wednesday at 90, was a master craftsman in the boxing trade.
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An Appraisal: Angelo Dundee Was Boxing’s Quintessential ‘Confidence Man’
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:30am EST by By ROBERT LIPSYTE
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Angelo Dundee, who died Wednesday at 90, was a master craftsman in the boxing trade.
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Johnson Wagner Off to Hot Start on PGA Tour
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:30am EST by By KAREN CROUSE
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With a new look and an improved golf game this season, Johnson Wagner was the FedEx Cup points leader as the Phoenix Open began.
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Johnson Wagner Off to Hot Start on PGA Tour
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:30am EST by By KAREN CROUSE
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With a new look and an improved golf game this season, Johnson Wagner was the FedEx Cup points leader as the Phoenix Open began.
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Gordie Howe’s Sons Deny Reports He Has Dementia
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:20am EST by By BOB MACKIN
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The hockey Hall of Famer Gordie Howe, at 84, occasionally has memory loss, according to members of his family.
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Gordie Howe’s Sons Deny Reports He Has Dementia
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:20am EST by By BOB MACKIN
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The hockey Hall of Famer Gordie Howe, at 84, occasionally has memory loss, according to members of his family.
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Los Angeles Winds Up With 4 All-Star Starters
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:18am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The first-time starters Blake Griffin of the Clippers and Andrew Bynum of the Lakers were voted to the N.B.A. All-Star Game, joining the Lakers’ Kobe Bryant and the Clippers’ Chris Paul.
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Los Angeles Winds Up With 4 All-Star Starters
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:18am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The first-time starters Blake Griffin of the Clippers and Andrew Bynum of the Lakers were voted to the N.B.A. All-Star Game, joining the Lakers’ Kobe Bryant and the Clippers’ Chris Paul.
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Sports of The Times: Giants Are Endearing Because They Suffer to Succeed
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:09am EST by By HARVEY ARATON
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Much as they did four years ago when they upset the Patriots, the Giants have overcome adversity, and they have won when they needed it most.
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Sports of The Times: Giants Are Endearing Because They Suffer to Succeed
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:09am EST by By HARVEY ARATON
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Much as they did four years ago when they upset the Patriots, the Giants have overcome adversity, and they have won when they needed it most.
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Woman Is Accused of Stalking Yankees’ Cashman
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:09am EST by By DAVID WALDSTEIN and RUSS BUETTNER
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Louise Neathway was arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court on charges of grand larceny, aggravated harassment and of stalking Brian Cashman, the Yankees’ general manager.
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Woman Is Accused of Stalking Yankees’ Cashman
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:09am EST by By DAVID WALDSTEIN and RUSS BUETTNER
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Louise Neathway was arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court on charges of grand larceny, aggravated harassment and of stalking Brian Cashman, the Yankees’ general manager.
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Peyton Manning’s Doctor Gives Quarterback Clearance to Play
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 1:48am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Despite concerns that his 14-year N.F.L. career might have been finished, Peyton Manning has been cleared by his surgeon to start taking hits again.
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Peyton Manning’s Doctor Gives Quarterback Clearance to Play
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 1:48am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Despite concerns that his 14-year N.F.L. career might have been finished, Peyton Manning has been cleared by his surgeon to start taking hits again.
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N.F.L. Roundup: N.F.L. Approves $200 Million Loan for 49ers
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 12:19am EST by By JUDY BATTISTA
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N.F.L. owners approved a $200 million loan for the San Francisco 49ers, who hope to break ground soon in Santa Clara, Calif., on a replacement for Candlestick Park.
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N.F.L. Roundup: N.F.L. Approves $200 Million Loan for 49ers
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 12:19am EST by By JUDY BATTISTA
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N.F.L. owners approved a $200 million loan for the San Francisco 49ers, who hope to break ground soon in Santa Clara, Calif., on a replacement for Candlestick Park.
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Round Delayed by Frost; Palmer Leads at Phoenix
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:51pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Ryan Palmer parred his final hole at dusk for a seven-under-par 64 and the lead in the suspended first round of the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Round Delayed by Frost; Palmer Leads at Phoenix
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:51pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Ryan Palmer parred his final hole at dusk for a seven-under-par 64 and the lead in the suspended first round of the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Rivers Leads No. 7 Duke against Virginia Tech
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:47pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Austin Rivers scored 18 points as seventh-ranked Duke posted a 75-60 Atlantic Coast Conference victory at Virginia Tech.
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Rivers Leads No. 7 Duke against Virginia Tech
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:47pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Austin Rivers scored 18 points as seventh-ranked Duke posted a 75-60 Atlantic Coast Conference victory at Virginia Tech.
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Murray State Improves to 22-0
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:45pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Isaiah Canaan scored 24 of his 32 points in the second half and No. 10 Murray State remained unbeaten with an 81-73 win over Southeast Missouri State on Thursday night.
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Murray State Improves to 22-0
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:45pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Isaiah Canaan scored 24 of his 32 points in the second half and No. 10 Murray State remained unbeaten with an 81-73 win over Southeast Missouri State on Thursday night.
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Parise and Clarkson Carry Devils to Victory
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:42pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Zach Parise scored two goals Thursday night, including the go-ahead tally with 2 minutes 44 seconds remaining, as the Devils beat the Montreal Canadiens, 5-3, at the Prudential Center in Newark.
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Parise and Clarkson Carry Devils to Victory
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:42pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Zach Parise scored two goals Thursday night, including the go-ahead tally with 2 minutes 44 seconds remaining, as the Devils beat the Montreal Canadiens, 5-3, at the Prudential Center in Newark.
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Celtics Back on Track After Sluggish Start
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 9:15pm EST by By PETER MAY
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After a stretch marked by injuries and inconsistency, Boston has found its groove. The Celtics have won six of seven entering Friday’s game with the Knicks.
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Patriots’ Green-Ellis Proves His Dependability
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 9:12pm EST by By BEN SHPIGEL
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Since signing with New England in 2008 as an undrafted free agent, running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis, 26, whose nickname is The Law Firm, has become a fan favorite.
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Where Giants’ Coughlin First Became a Stickler for Details
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 8:57pm EST by By SAM BORDEN
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Tom Coughlin’s intensity when it comes to detail goes all the way back to his first head coaching job, at Rochester Institute of Technology.
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SPORTS: Super Bowl Defenses
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 8:31pm EST
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Reporters from The New York Times and The Boston Globe discuss the keys on defense and whether New York or Boston is the better sports town.
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Goal: Aberdeen Looks to New Stadium to Reignite Old Firm Challenge
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 8:01pm EST by By IAN THOMSON
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Aberdeen, the last team other than Celtic or Rangers to win Scotland's Premier League title, is planning to leave Pittodrie Stadium.
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Photo Replay: Feb. 2
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 6:35pm EST
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As football fans prepared for Sunday’s Super Bowl, workers in Miami continued preparing the Marlins’ new baseball stadium for its inaugural season.
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The Fifth Down: One Year Later, Different Mood for Union Leader
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 5:08pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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With labor unrest behind him, DeMaurice Smith enjoyed himself Thursday.
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The Fifth Down: Owners Approve Loan for 49ers
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 4:18pm EST by By JUDY BATTISTA
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The team is hoping to break ground on a new stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., across the street from its training facility.
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The Fifth Down: Madonna Talks Victor Cruz, High-Ankle Sprains
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 4:15pm EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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Madonna kept her lips sealed on what songs she would be playing during Sunday's halftime show, but did plenty of bantering with the media Thursday.
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Slap Shot: Time Stops, Kings Score, N.H.L. Despairs
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 3:53pm EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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The N.H.L.'s latest controversy arises over a mysteriously frozen game clock that allowed the Kings to score a game-winning goal against Columbus at Staples Center that should not have counted.
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Joe Nocera Blog: Submit Your Stupid N.C.A.A. Rule and Win
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 3:31pm EST by By JOE NOCERA
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I thought I had stumbled onto the single dumbest N.C.A.A. rule of all time, but to my surprise, there are more.
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The Quad: Tressel Returns to Ohio, Reunites With Akron
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 3:30pm EST by By JOANNE C. GERSTNER
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Jim Tressel, the former football coach at Ohio State University, is now the vice president of strategic engagement at the University of Akron.
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Steven A. Cohen Expected to Buy Stake in Mets
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 3:22pm EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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Steven A. Cohen, a hedge fund manager pursuing the purchase of the Los Angeles Dodgers, is expected to buy a limited partnership in the Mets for $20 million.
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The Fifth Down: Everything Indy: For the New York Skyline, a Big Chill
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 3:00pm EST by By MIKE TANIER
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At dawn on Thursday, an 18-foot-high ice sculpture of the Manhattan skyline (Snoopy included) appeared in Indianapolis. Amani Toomer was there to comment.
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N.F.L. Vendor Wraps Up City Before Super Bowl Begins
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 2:32pm EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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Sport Graphics, a company based in Indianapolis, produced the signs and created the vinyl adhesive building wraps that have transformed the city for the Super Bowl.
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The Fifth Down: Super Bowl Playbook: Getting Into the Secondaries
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 1:57pm EST by By MIKE TANIER
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The Giants' secondary can be considered average, but it is good enough to keep the Patriots from relying only on offense to win the Super Bowl.
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The Fifth Down: Jacobs, the Giants' Unruly One, Faces Uncertain Future
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 1:10pm EST by By SAM BORDEN
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Brandon Jacobs admits he has been difficult for Giants Coach Tom Coughlin to deal with, but hopes he will return to the Giants.
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Clashes in Egypt as Mourners Unleash Fury Over Soccer Melee
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 12:51pm EST by By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK
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Egypt began three days of official mourning after at least 73 people were killed in a soccer brawl that underscored the interim government’s failure to re-establish order.
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The N.B.A. Is Missing Its Shots in China
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 12:26pm EST by By JIM YARDLEY
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China loves basketball. But as American players — and the N.B.A. itself — have discovered, the country has its own rules.
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Sons of Barry Sanders, Howie Long and Ken Griffey Sign
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 12:20pm EST by By TIM ROHAN
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Sons of the Pro Football Hall of Famers Barry Sanders and Howie Long and the baseball great Ken Griffey Jr. have committed to play football at colleges next season.
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Angelo Dundee, Trainer of Boxing Champions Like Ali and Leonard, Dies at 90
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 12:20pm EST by By RICHARD GOLDSTEIN
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Mr. Dundee gained acclaim as a brilliant cornerman, whether healing cuts, inspiring his fighters to battle on when they seemed to be reeling or adjusting strategy between rounds.
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The Quad: Tressel Returns to Ohio, Reunites With Akron
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 12:17pm EST by By JOANNE C. GERSTNER
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Jim Tressel, the former football coach at Ohio State University, is now the vice president of strategic engagement at the University of Akron.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Rangers Beat Sabres in Shootout
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 12:00pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Henrik Lundqvist stopped 34 shots to earn his sixth shutout of the season, and Ryan Callahan scored the decisive goal.
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College Roundup: No. 14 Georgetown Defeats UConn
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 12:00pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Hollis Thompson had 18 points and 9 rebounds to lead the Hoyas to a 58-44 victory against UConn, which lost its fourth straight.
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The Fifth Down: N.F.L. Says to Leave Mace, Sticks at Home
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:49am EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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In hopes of increasing security at the Super Bowl, the N.F.L. has released a list of items banned from Lucas Oil Stadium. So fans will have to leave their Frisbees at home.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Deron Williams Leads Nets Over Pistons With 26 Points
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:30am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Deron Williams scored 26 points to help the Nets beat the Detroit Pistons, 99-96, on Wednesday night in Newark.
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For the Knicks, Three Games in Three Nights Will Be a Challenge
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:24am EST by By STEVE ADAMEK
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The recent injuries to Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire pose a challenge to the Knicks’ upcoming difficult stretch of three games in three nights.
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Slap Shot: For Players, Realignment Is a Tricky Subject
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:23am EST by By PAUL CAPONIGRI
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The N.H.L. players association recently turned down the league's realignment proposal, and there are two major issues that the players have concerns about.
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Leading Off: A Sad Sign of the Times
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:20am EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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National signing day for college football is an occasion for pontificating. But the preening? That just seems misguided.
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N.F.L. Roundup: Super Bowl Referee Named
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:20am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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John Parry, an official for 12 years, will be the referee for Sunday’s game. He did not work any games involving the Giants or the Patriots this season.
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Off the Dribble: Joking Aside, Timberwolves Are Better With Beasley
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:15am EST by By ROB MAHONEY
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In spite of Michael Beasley's reputation of often scoring on isolation plays, statistics show he provides a net benefit to Minnesota's offense without damaging its assist numbers.
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Danny Woodhead Is a Big Talent in a Small Package
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:07am EST by By HARVEY ARATON
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Patriots running back Danny Woodhead is a tiny player from a tiny college, Chadron State, but he has always dreamed on a much larger scale.
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The Fifth Down: The Giants History Countdown: Linebackers
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 10:29am EST by By MIKE TANIER
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Ranking the Giants' linebackers for the 1934, 1938, 1956, 1986, 1990, and 2007 N.F.L. Championship teams.
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The Fifth Down: The QB Files: Tom Brady vs. Terry Bradshaw
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 8:24am EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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With Tom Brady set to become the second quarterback to start five Super Bowls, The Fifth Down is comparing his body of work to some of the greatest performers in the game that decides it all. Third up: Terry Bradshaw.
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The Fifth Down: Super Bowl Probability: Giants, Just Barely
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 5:23am EST by By BRIAN BURKE
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The Giants have faced a tougher strength of schedule throughout the 2011 season. That's the difference that makes them a very slight favorite.
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The Quad: Comebacks and Consequences on Signing Day
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 12:52am EST by By MARK VIERA
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Two teams affected by N.C.A.A. probes, Ohio State and Miami, came up with good recruiting classes. But Penn State, dealing with a scandal, lost several players.
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Stunning Badu Goal Sends Ghana Through With Mali
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 12:24am EST by By REUTERS
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Ghana sealed its place in the quarterfinals at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-1 draw against Guinea on the final day of group matches in Franceville, Gabon.
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N.C.A.A. Puts Nebraska on Probation
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 12:23am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The N.C.A.A. put Nebraska on two years of probation and agreed to a self-imposed fine of $38,000 as part of an impermissible benefits case involving textbooks and school supplies.
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Mayweather Gets License for Fight vs. Cotto
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 12:23am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. said Wednesday that he would fight Miguel Cotto on May 5 in a Cinco de Mayo matchup in Las Vegas.
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Photo Replay: Feb. 1
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 11:44pm EST
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It was a day for ice skating on natural ice in Austria, and it was national signing day for high school athletes, who made their commitments to play in college.
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Riot in Egypt Kills More Than 70, and Many Blame Military
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 9:09pm EST by By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK
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At least 73 people died in a brawl, refocusing attention on the failure of the government to re-establish order and posing a new challenge during a political transition.
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N.B.A. Teams Fare All Right in Back-to-Back-to-Backs
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 8:59pm EST by By JAKE APPLEMAN
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N.B.A. teams as a whole are not performing poorly in the three-games-in-three-nights stretches they have been forced to play at times in this strike-shortened season.
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Gronkowski’s Big Hands Are a Key to His Success
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 8:49pm EST by By BEN SHPIGEL
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The Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, whose hands measure 10¾ inches from thumb to pinkie, caught 17 touchdowns during the regular season — a record for tight ends — and three more in the playoffs.
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Rob Gronkowski’s Spiking Resurrects an N.F.L. Art
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 8:48pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Rob Gronkowski’s emphatic way of celebrating his touchdowns for the Patriots has renewed fans’ enthusiasm for the spike, and inspired scientific interest in its impact.
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SPORTS: The Super Bowl Matchup
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 8:26pm EST
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Reporters from The New York Times and The Boston Globe go head-to-head on all things Super Bowl and most importantly discuss which city has the better pizza.
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Goal: Dempsey Does It Again
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 6:11pm EST by By JOHN GODFREY
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The American international Clint Dempsey scored again for Fulham in a Premier League match Wednesday.
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The Fifth Down: Whither 'Sweet Child O' Mine'?
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 5:56pm EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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Banshee Music is working with the N.F.L. to commission new songs for the league to play during games, and is involving artists like Darius Rucker, Jordin Sparks and James Durbin.
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The Fifth Down: For the Super Bowl, Art Goes Very Public
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 5:44pm EST by By MIKE TANIER
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The Super Bowl offered an opportunity for an ambitious public art initiative that has brought 46 murals to Indianapolis.
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The Fifth Down: Jacobs Says Confidence Is the Difference This Time Around
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 4:58pm EST by By JUSTIN SABLICH
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If you ask running back Brandon Jacobs, this season's Giants team is quite different from the one that beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl four years ago.
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The Super Bowl Murals
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 4:01pm EST
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Local and national artists created 46 murals around Marion County, Ind., to dress up Indianapolis in advance of the Super Bowl.
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About New York: Baseball Coach Steve Mandl Suspended Before a Hearing Is Held
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 4:00pm EST by By JIM DWYER
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A legendary baseball coach at George Washington High School was suspended before he was given a hearing on an illegal recruitment charge he denies.
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Offensive Coordinators O’Brien and McDaniels Reunite, Briefly, With Patriots
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 3:52pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Bill O’Brien is the offensive coordinator who is leaving for Penn State. Josh McDaniels is the offensive coordinator who is returning. They will work together to prepare New England for the Super Bowl.
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Duke’s Cameron Crazies Lose Their Enthusiasm
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 3:22pm EST by By ADAM HIMMELSBACH
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Attendance has declined in the student section at Cameron Indoor Stadium, leading the university to regularly sell hundreds of those seats to nonstudents.
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Super Bowl - Troy, Ala., Will Be a Giants Town
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 3:19pm EST by By MIKE TIERNEY
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When the Super Bowl kicks off on Sunday, a sleepy part of the South will have a strong rooting interest for a New York team.
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Slap Shot: A Bruising Weekend for Minnesota Duluth
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 2:57pm EST by By TOM OLSEN
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The University of Minnesota-Duluth, ties and loses to Michigan Tech--and falls behind Minnesota in one poll. The Bulldogs are still projected to be the top seed in the N.C.A.A. Tournament.
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Off the Dribble: Bulls' Noah Says More Pay Has Affected His Play
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 2:55pm EST by By JOANNE C. GERSTNER
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Joakim Noah told The Chicago Tribune that he has struggled to find his place with the Bulls this season, the first year in a five-year, $60 million contact extension.
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Photo Replay: Super Bowl Media Day
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 2:42pm EST
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Super Bowl media day at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, where Giants and Patriots players were interviewed and fans were allowed in for the first time.
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The Fifth Down: Super Bowl Playbook: Blitz Tendencies
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 2:31pm EST by By MIKE TANIER
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A look at the pass rush tendencies of the Patriots and the Giants heading into the Super Bowl.
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The Fifth Down: Umenyiora Is Fined for Missing Media Session
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 1:40pm EST by By SAM BORDEN
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Osi Umenyiora of the New York Giants was fined $20,000 by the N.F.L. for missing a mandatory session with the media on Wednesday.
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The Fifth Down: The Giants History Countdown: Kickers
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 1:00pm EST by By MIKE TANIER
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A ranking of kickers for the Giants' 1934, 1938, 1956, 1986, 1990, and 2007 N.F.L. Championship teams.
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The Fifth Down: Welker Recalls the College Cold Shoulder
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 12:10pm EST by By BEN SHPIGEL
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Wes Welker, a four-time Pro Bowl receiver, was overlooked as a high school senior on National Signing Day.
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The Fifth Down: Ask the Giants!
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 11:57am EST by By SAM BORDEN
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Four Giants players, as well as alumni and current broadcasters, will answer questions from fans on Twitter on Thursday.
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The Fifth Down: Peyton Manning Talk Dominates Super Bowl Week - Leading Off
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 10:19am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Talk about Colts quarterback Peyton Manning's future in Indianapolis has dominated the first two days of Super Bowl week.
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Bats: Mets' Murphy Looks on the Bright Side
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 10:13am EST by By ANDREW KEH
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Daniel Murphy is not ready to write off the 2012 season, despite the loss of several star players from last year.
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The Fifth Down: The QB Files: Tom Brady vs. Troy Aikman
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 9:32am EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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With Tom Brady set to become the second quarterback to start five Super Bowls, The Fifth Down is comparing his body of work to some of the game's greatest performers in the game that decides it all. Second up is Troy Aikman.
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New Rutgers Coach Hits the Ground Phoning, Cajoling Recruiting Class
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 2:00am EST by By MARK VIERA
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Rutgers introduced its new head football coach, Kyle Flood, on Tuesday, and he has already had to face the challenge of keeping intact his team’s highly regarded recruiting class.
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Knicks 113, Pistons 86: Carmelo Anthony Returns to Struggling Knicks Offense Against Pistons
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 1:54am EST by By STEVE ADAMEK
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Carmelo Anthony had a game-high 25 points in his first game back from an ankle injury, and the Knicks spread around the scoring in a victory against the Detroit Pistons at the Garden.
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Devils 4, Rangers 3 : Devils Beat Rangers After a Bad Bounce
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 1:54am EST by By DAVE CALDWELL
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Ilya Kovalchuk scored the only goal of the shootout, and goaltender Martin Brodeur made three critical stops to lift the Devils over the first-place Rangers for the first time this season.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Islanders’ Tavares Has Big Night in Win Over Hurricanes
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 1:54am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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John Tavares scored two goals and had two assists to lead the Islanders over the Carolina Hurricanes, 5-2, on Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Pacers Down the Nets
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 1:54am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Deron Williams scored 34 points for the Nets, who have lost two straight over all and nine in a row against the Pacers.
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Men’s Roundup: Top-Ranked Kentucky Beats Tennessee
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 1:50am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Wildcats, led by the freshman Anthony Davis, defeated Tennessee in a dominating performance.
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On Baseball: Cashman and Epstein Recall the Recent Yankees-Red Sox Past
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 1:50am EST by By TYLER KEPNER
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Brian Cashman and Theo Epstein could never make trades between their clubs when they ran the Yankees and the Red Sox. With Epstein in Chicago, that may change.
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On Pro Football: Hello, Hollywood. Need a Follow to ‘Moneyball’?
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 1:47am EST by By HARVEY ARATON
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Brad Pitt is up for an Oscar for his role as Billy Beane in “Moneyball.” The Giants’ general manager, Jerry Reese, also has a compelling story.
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Patriots’ Ochocinco Is Content Not to Be the Center of Attention
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 1:47am EST by By BEN SHPIGEL
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Since shunning attention after joining the New England Patriots, Chad Ochocinco has transitioned from flamboyant star to diminished afterthought, but is enjoying the “winning experience.”
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Bloomberg and Menino in Super Bowl Ad for Gun Control
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 1:38am EST by By KATE TAYLOR
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In a commercial that was shot Tuesday, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and his Boston counterpart, Thomas M. Menino, push for stricter gun control laws.
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Islanders to Play for One Night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 1:30am EST by By LIZ ROBBINS
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The New York Islanders are scheduled to play an exhibition game in Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Oct. 2, perhaps to test the ice for a future move.