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Winter missing in Vancouver as Games approach (AP)
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Super Bowl TV spot brings Leno, Letterman together (AP)
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AP - Super Bowl viewers were rubbing their eyes over a TV spot pairing CBS late-night host David Letterman with longtime NBC rival Jay Leno, plus Oprah Winfrey.
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Northern Trust Open: Steve Stricker recovers to hold off field at Riviera
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 8:15pm EST by Associated Press
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Steve Stricker has won the Northern Trust Open for his fourth victory since May to move to No. 2 in the world ranking.
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Stricker wins at Riviera, goes to No. 2 in world (AP)
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 8:07pm EST
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AP - In a tournament everyone expected him to win, Steve Stricker was trying not to lose.
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Colts lead Saints 10-6 in Super Bowl at halftime (AP)
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 8:07pm EST
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AP - A record-tying 96-yard drive and a goal-line stand gave the Indianapolis Colts a 10-6 halftime lead over the New Orleans Saints in the Super Bowl.
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Live Analysis: Colts 10, Saints 6, Halftime
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 8:02pm EST by By THE NEW YORK TIMES
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New York Times reporters and editors provide live analysis from Miami of Super Bowl XLIV between the Colts and Saints.
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Jerry Crowe: For one group of fans, USC-UCLA is a religious experience
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 7:59pm EST
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A long-ago prank at St. John's Seminary at Camarillo led to a long-term commitment to the Bruins-Trojans basketball showdown.
Loosely tied to a rivalry that often splits loyalties in the Southland, it is a decades-old tradition celebrating fraternity, faith, sports and a shared experience.
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Florida State vacates 12 football wins in scandal (AP)
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 7:54pm EST
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AP - Florida State announced Sunday it will vacate 12 football victories and a 2007 men's track national championship in an academic cheating scandal, along with dozens more victories and placings across 10 men's and women's sports.
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Stricker holds off Donald
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 7:50pm EST
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Steve Stricker climbed to number two in the world rankings with victory in the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club.
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Undersized Point Guard Makes a Big Impact at Siena
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 7:49pm EST by By KEVIN ARMSTRONG
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Ronald Moore, a 6-foot, 156-pound senior guard, is a key reason the Saints have won 14 games in a row and are expected to make the N.C.A.A. tournament again.
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Circling for Two Years, Rivals Are Set to Race
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 7:42pm EST by By HENRY FOUNTAIN
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After a 30-month legal battle, Alinghi and BMW Oracle are finally heading for the starting line of the America’s Cup.
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Super Bowl: Indianapolis Colts' Dwight Freeney starts vs. New Orleans Saints
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 7:40pm EST by Associated Press
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Indianapolis' Dwight Freeney is having an impact in the Super Bowl, sacking Drew Brees early in the second quarter.
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Freeney creating problems for Saints line (AP)
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 7:35pm EST
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AP - Indianapolis' Dwight Freeney is having an impact in the Super Bowl, sacking Drew Brees early in the second quarter.
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Who Dat Nation: Super Saints become America's Team (AP)
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 7:29pm EST
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AP - Marshall Faulk ran as far as he could from the dead-end Desire Projects. He bolted the New Orleans streets to play college ball in San Diego, then blossomed into an NFL star with the Indianapolis Colts.
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For some fans, close to Super Bowl is good enough (AP)
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 7:14pm EST
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AP - Alvin Boseman didn't have a ticket to the big game.
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Source: Danica Patrick to race Nationwide Series at Daytona International Speedway
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 7:04pm EST by David Newton
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Danica Patrick will enter Saturday's Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway, a source close to the situation told ESPN.com on Sunday.
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Sharks acquire D Niclas Wallin from Hurricanes (AP)
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 7:04pm EST
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AP - The San Jose Sharks bolstered their defense by acquiring Niclas Wallin in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.
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Steve Stricker gets the victory at Riviera
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 7:00pm EST
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He watches a six-shot lead get trimmed to two, but his final-round 70 is good for a two-shot win over Luke Donald in the Northern Trust Open.
He watches a six-shot lead get trimmed to two, but his final-round 70 is good for a two-shot win over Luke Donald in the Northern Trust Open.
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Ovechkin's hat trick extends Capitals win streak
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 6:33pm EST by Associated Press
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Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick and got the assist on the winning goal in overtime Sunday as the Capitals kept up their pursuit of NHL history with a 5-4 win over the Penguins.
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Magic explode for 19-0 run in third to top Celtics (Reuters)
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 6:28pm EST
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JR Motorsports mulling Danica decision (AP)
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 6:14pm EST
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AP - Danica Patrick is expected to announce Monday if she will enter the Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway.
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Indianapolis Colts 10 - New Orleans Saints 6
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 6:09pm EST
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The Colts defense holds the Saints to six points on three scoring opportunities, including a stop on fourth and goal late in the second quarter, to keep the lead at halftime.
The Colts defense holds the Saints to six points on three scoring opportunities, including a stop on fourth and goal late in the second quarter, to keep the lead at halftime.
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President Barack Obama thinks Indianapolis Colts will win, but feels for New Orleans Saints
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 5:32pm EST by Associated Press
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President Barack Obama says the Indianapolis Colts "have to be favored" in the Super Bowl, even though he has a "soft spot" for the New Orleans Saints.
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Inter cruise as Roma home in on record (AFP)
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 5:08pm EST
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AFP - Inter Milan continued their inexorable march towards a fifth straight Serie A title as they crushed Cagliari 3-0 at the San Siro while AC Milan were held to a 0-0 draw at Bologna on Sunday.
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Florida State Seminoles vacate 12 football wins, 2007 NCAA men's track title
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 4:55pm EST by ESPN.com news services
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Florida State will vacate athletic victories from 2006 and 2007, including 12 credited to former football coach Bobby Bowden, as its penalty for an academic fraud scandal in 2006-07 involving 61 student-athletes, the school announced.
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Goodell: NFL would consider ban on 3-point stance (AP)
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 4:34pm EST
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AP - A ban on the three-point stance? NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says it's possible.
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Home cheer as Cilic retains ATP Zagreb title (AFP)
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:42pm EST
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AFP - Top seed Marin Cilic of Croatia retained his ATP Zagreb indoor tournament title here on Sunday defeating German journeyman Michael Berrer 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3 in just over two-and-a-half hours.
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Capitals win 14th in row, beat Penguins 5-4 in OT (AP)
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:19pm EST
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AP - Neither snow nor ice nor a three-goal deficit could keep Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals from stunning their archrivals and winning a 14th straight game.
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NBA union VP and Orlando Magic center Adonal Foyle calls owners' CBA offer 'ludicrous'
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:18pm EST by Chris Sheridan
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In the strongest comments yet by a players' union official since NBA owners made a new collective bargaining proposal, first vice president Adonal Foyle of the Magic said the offer put forth last week by commissioner David Stern's office was "ludicrous."
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Carlo hails "perfect" Terry
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:17pm EST
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Sarries through despite loss
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:11pm EST
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Saracens will play Northampton in the semi-finals of the LV= Cup despite losing 23-22 at home to Newport Gwent Dragons on Sunday.
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Melanie Oudin prevails to send U.S. past France, into Fed Cup semifinals
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:05pm EST by Associated Press
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The United States secured a spot in the Fed Cup semifinals after teenager Melanie Oudin beat Julie Coin on Sunday to give the Americans a 3-0 lead over France.
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Robinson rues missed chance
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 2:05pm EST
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Scotland boss Andy Robinson criticised his side's lack of a cutting edge after France claimed an 18-9 victory at Murrayfield.
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New Orleans Saints face offseason glut of expiring contracts
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 1:55pm EST by Adam Schefter
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While the players of the New Orleans Saints pushed them into the Super Bowl, it's the team's front office personnel who face a tall order after Sunday's game. -
Sources: Rey Maualuga of Cincinnati Bengals will enter rehab
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 1:55pm EST by Adam Schefter
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Commissioner Roger Goodell says NFL needs more investment revenue
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell predicts players' salaries will still grow under a new labor agreement, even if their share of revenue is reduced as owners have proposed. -
Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen says he wants receiver Brandon Marshall back for 2010 season
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 1:52pm EST by ESPN.com news services
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Broncos owner Pat Bowlen and receiver Brandon Marshall fell onto the same page last week, both saying they'd like the two-time Pro Bowler to return next season.
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Drogba - Squad behind Terry
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 1:51pm EST
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Didier Drogba insists the whole Chelsea squad are behind John Terry after inspiring them to a 2-0 over Arsenal. -
Wenger - We are outsiders
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger conceded his side were now "outsiders" for the title after losing 2-0 to Chelsea. -
Carragher hails Reds defence
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 1:24pm EST
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Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher praised his side's defensive work following their 1-0 derby victory over Everton.
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Report: Del Harris left New Jersey Nets after Rod Thorn's brush-off
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 1:23pm EST by ESPN.com news services
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Del Harris' resignation as an assistant coach for the New Jersey Nets last week came two days after Nets president Rod Thorn sent word Harris would not be the team's next head coach, according to a report in The (Newark) Star-Ledger. -
Warren Sapp released on bond following domestic battery arrest
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 12:40pm EST by Associated Press
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Former NFL star Warren Sapp has been released from jail on $1,500 bond, a day after being arrested in Miami Beach on charges he choked a woman in his hotel room.
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Wolves smash sorry Quins
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Wildcats rally past Catalans
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Robins off to flying start
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Two tries from England winger Peter Fox helped fire Hull KR to a winning start to the new Super League season at Craven Park. -
Phillips proves doubters wrong
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McCarthy devastated by derby
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Scots handed French lesson
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France centre Mathieu Bastareaud scored his first tries in international rugby as Les Bleus recorded an 18-9 victory over Scotland. -
McLeish reveals Phillips talks
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 11:24am EST
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Alex McLeish thinks Kevin Phillips' heroics against Wolves was a reward for his assurances.
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Team Sky and Hagen take early cycling lead in Qatar (AFP)
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 10:47am EST
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AFP - Britain's Team Sky won the first stage of the Tour of Qatar on Sunday with Norwegian rider Edvald Boasson Hagen taking the leader's yellow jersey after finishing first in a 8.2-kilometre (5-mile) time trial.
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Drogba double sinks Gunners
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 10:06am EST
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Chelsea moved back to the top of the table with a 2-0 win over Arsenal thanks to two goals from Didier Drogba.
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Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr., Brooks Robinson say Miguel tejada can make switch to third base
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 9:36am EST by ESPN.com news services
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Two of the Orioles' greatest third basemen are confident Miguel Tejada can replicate their success in switching from another infield position to the hot corner.
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Jimenez rules in Dubai
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 8:56am EST
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Super sub Phillips rescues Blues
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Kevin Phillips rescued Birmingham as he scored twice in the final 10 minutes to earn a 2-1 win over Wolves. -
Capello recognises 'tough' draw
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Fabio Capello believes England are facing a 'tough' qualifying campaign for the 2012 European Championship. -
Aussies breeze by Windies
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Australia extended their unbeaten home run as they demolished the West Indies by 113 runs in the first ODI. -
Proteas bloom in Nagpur
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Team Sky win Qatar time trial
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Pompey pledge 'due care'
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Pompey will take 'every due care and consideration' over their search for a fifth owner of the season. -
Gonzalez stunned in Santiago
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 6:20am EST
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Defending champion Fernando Gonzalez surrendered the Movistar Open title following a shock defeat to Thomaz Bellucci on Saturday.
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Ancelotti expects Chelsea to ignore Terry storm (AFP)
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 6:05am EST
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AFP - Carlo Ancelotti believes Chelsea can shrug off the controversy surrounding captain John Terry by delivering a knock-out blow to title rivals Arsenal on Sunday.
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Stosur leads Australia to Fed Cup victory over Spain (AFP)
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 6:05am EST
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AFP - Samantha Stosur inspired Australia to a 3-2 win over Spain in their Fed Cup World Group II first round tie at Memorial Drive here on Sunday.
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Mourinho discusses future
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 5:44am EST
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England drawn with Wales
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 5:42am EST
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England have been drawn in the same group as Wales for the 2012 European Championship qualifying campaign.
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James scores 47 as Cavs extend winning run to 11 (Reuters)
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 5:38am EST
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Reuters - LeBron James scored 47 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their 11th consecutive game, beating the New York Knicks 113-106 Saturday.
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Ancelotti plans Terry talks
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 5:15am EST
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Carlo Ancelotti insists John Terry's status at Chelsea has not been damaged, but he is planning talks.
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Harvick repeats as Budweiser Shootout winner (AP)
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 4:44am EST
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AP - Kevin Harvick started Speedweeks in bed, started the Budweiser Shootout in a backup car and started the final few laps out of the lead.
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Stricker storms five clear
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 4:13am EST
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American Steve Stricker is five shots clear of the field following a weather-shortened third day at the Northern Trust Open.
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Odom shines as Kobe-less Lakers rip Blazers
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 4:02am EST by Associated Press
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Lamar Odom replaced an injured Kobe Bryant and matched his career high with 22 rebounds, and the Lakers beat the Blazers 99-82.
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The Big Whistle
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:48am EST by By HOWARD BECK
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Officials in most sports strive to be invisible, but that is nearly impossible for Kevin Cutler, who is 6-8, 270 pounds.
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In a Young Season, It’s Younger Players Who Are Standing Out
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:47am EST by By LARRY DORMAN
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Golf’s youth movement has broken the surface during the PGA Tour’s California swing and is showing staying power.
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Time Rarely Runs Out on Colts
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:46am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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The Indianapolis offense, already run at a no-huddle pace by Peyton Manning, kicks into another gear with less than two minutes left in a half.
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30 Seconds With Mark Brunell: It’s Up, and It’s Good
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:45am EST by By CARL NELSON
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Mark Brunell is a 17-year N.F.L. veteran who was the holder for Garrett Hartley on Hartley’s 40-yard field goal in overtime that vaulted New Orleans into the Super Bowl.
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Boss happy to face rivals
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:40am EST
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England manager Fabio Capello would be happy to face another British side or the Republic of Ireland in Euro 2012 qualifying.
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Dodgers sign outfielder Brian Giles to minor league contract
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:15am EST
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The 39-year-old career .291 hitter did not play after going on the disabled list June 19 last season with a bruised right knee.
Veteran outfielder Brian Giles has signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Tearful Rice and Smith Lead Class of Seven to Hall of Fame
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:13am EST by By JOE LAPOINTE
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Jerry Rice, the career receiving leader, and Emmitt Smith, the career rushing leader, led a class of seven to the Hall of Fame.
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James gets hot early, scores 47 to propel Cavs
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:12am EST by Associated Press
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LeBron James scored 47 points, including 24 straight for Cleveland in the first half, and the Cavaliers held off the New York Knicks 113-106 on Saturday night for their 11th straight victory.
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College Basketball Roundup | National Men: Texas Digs Another Hole and, as Usual, Can’t Climb Out
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:04am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Tommy Mason-Griffin scored 24 points, and Oklahoma beat No. 9 Texas in a game dedicated to the memory of the late Sooners star Wayman Tisdale.
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Kobe Bryant sits, but Lakers win in Portland
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:00am EST
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L.A. ends nine-game losing streak in the Rose Garden. Bryant's ankle is too sore for him to play.
L.A. ends nine-game losing streak in the Rose Garden. Bryant's ankle is too sore for him to play.
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A Saints victory would be a Super pick-me-upper
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:00am EST
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America has rarely needed a sports champion the way it needs New Orleans to beat Indianapolis for the NFL title.
America has rarely needed a sports champion the way it needs New Orleans to beat Indianapolis for the NFL title.
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Kings rally for record win
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:00am EST
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L.A. bounces back from a 3-0 deficit to win its ninth in a row on Michal Handzus' goal with 2:21 left.
When the Kings stepped onto the ice at Staples Center on Saturday afternoon, they were greeted by a sellout crowd waving signs that read "We Believe." When they skated off 2 1/2 hours later, they left to a raucous standing ovation.
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Steve Stricker's play has been strikingly good
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:00am EST
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The PGA Tour veteran rarely is mentioned in discussions of the world's best golfers, but right now he's playing as well as anyone out there. He's 14 under through 50 holes at rugged Riviera.
Steady Eddie has taken Los Angeles by storm, or at least those parts of it still dry enough to care about golf.
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For Colts' Peyton Manning, it could be Separation Sunday
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:00am EST
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The Indianapolis quarterback has already set himself apart in NFL history by becoming the first four-time MVP. Next on his agenda: becoming a two-time Super Bowl winner.
Peyton Manning doesn't like to waste time. So, for instance, when the Indianapolis quarterback runs on the treadmill, he doesn't just chug along like everyone else. He practices the two-minute drill while jogging, gesturing and calling out plays as he racks up the miles.
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USC's Nikola Vucevic takes a hands-on approach and it pays off
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:00am EST
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Trojans center's strong tip-in with 20.6 seconds to play leads to USC's 54-49 win over Stanford.
A month ago, USC's Nikola Vucevic blew the game against Stanford. This came on a failed tip-in at the buzzer.
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Baffled Bruins continue to get home-schooled
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:00am EST
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After a 72-58 loss to California, they can't explain their woes at Pauley Pavilion, where they are 9-5 this season.
The pregame lead-up at Pauley Pavilion includes a video message from Coach Ben Howland, who says, "This is our house." The Bruins' players, in the locker room before home games, always remind each other, "This is the place we've got to protect," forward Nikola Dragovic said.
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Lakers are living in interesting, if uncertain, times
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:00am EST
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As Lakers drift through their all-too-typical winter doldrums on court, owner Jerry Buss appears to be cutting costs, which could affect their ability to trade for Bulls' Kirk Hinrich, or retain Coach Phil Jackson.
Normalcy (shudder) returns to Lakerdom.
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Clippers' new era looks a lot like the old one in loss to Spurs
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:00am EST
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Clippers are routed, 98-81, in Kim Hughes' first game as interim coach after Mike Dunleavy's resignation. New running game has some kinks, to the tune of 21 turnovers.
Kim Hughes said he hoped the Clippers would play hard for him Saturday night in his first game as interim coach.
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Lindsey Vonn is the one to beat in Vancouver
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:00am EST
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With 31 World Cup victories, Vonn is already the greatest female skier in U.S. history, and she's being marketed as the Michael Phelps of the Winter Games.
Lindsey Vonn was going downhill so fast -- in a wholesome, epic, lucrative way -- there wasn't time to wait for her to actually win an Olympic medal.
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Adamek beats Estrada in heavyweight fight (AP)
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 2:59am EST
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AP - Tomasz Adamek beat Jason Estrada by unanimous decision in a heavyweight fight in his return to the Prudential Center on Saturday night.
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Peyton Manning’s Case for Being the Best Ever
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 2:46am EST by By JUDY BATTISTA
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Peyton Manning is not just the N.F.L.’s most valuable player for the fourth time, but perhaps the dominant player of his generation.
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Pole for 500 to Martin; Earnhardt Is Second
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 2:38am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Hendrick Motorsports’ off-season changes, intended to reverse Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s slide, seemed to pay off right away in qualifying for the Nascar Sprint Cup season opener.
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Patrick Avoids Disasters and Wins Praise, if Not the Race
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 2:36am EST by By KAREN CROUSE
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Although five racers beat Danica Patrick to the finish line at the ARCA Series event in Nascar’s minor leagues at Daytona International Speedway, none won more respect.
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Sports of The Times: It’s About the Quarterbacks, and It Always Has Been
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 2:35am EST by By DAVE ANDERSON
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When it comes to winning championships in pro football, the quarterback is either the hero or the goat.
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Daytona 500: Mark Martin, Dale Earnhardt Jr. on front row
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 2:31am EST by Associated Press
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Hendrick Motorsports teammates Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. have secured the front row for next week's Daytona 500.
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No. 7 Georgetown 103, No. 2 Villanova 90: Weather, and Wildcats’ Surges, Can’t Deter Hoyas
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 2:28am EST by By BERNIE BECKER
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Although the president was not there this time, the Hoyas’ victory over Villanova in the snowbound nation’s capital might have been especially important.
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College Basketball Roundup | Women: Standing Up to Texas A&M, Nebraska Stays Undefeated
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 2:23am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Texas A&M did all it could to physically intimidate Nebraska. The fourth-ranked Cornhuskers would not budge, walking away with another victory.
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College Basketball Roundup | East Men: A Little Yelling Wakes Up the Mountaineers
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 2:22am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The St. John’s players could hear West Virginia Coach Bob Huggins yelling at his team at halftime. Soon after, West Virginia took control.
ESPN.com
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Danica Patrick finishes 6th in stock car debut
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 2:22am EST by Associated Press
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Bobby Gerhart's record-setting sixth victory at Daytona International Speedway was overshadowed by the successful stock car debut of IndyCar star Danica Patrick, who finished sixth Saturday in the crash-filled ARCA race.
NYT > Sports
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N.B.A. Roundup: Needing a Lift at Home, the Pistons Get One in the Nets
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 2:21am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Jonas Jerebko scored 20 points as Detroit, which had lost five straight at home, dropped the Nets to 4-46, on pace for the worst record in N.B.A. history.
ESPN.com
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UFC 109: Randy Couture turns back time, chokes out Mark Coleman
Posted: February 7th, 2010, 2:20am EST by Brian Knapp
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Like fine wine, Randy Couture only seems to get better with age. Case in point: His dominating win over Mark Coleman at UFC 109.