Mraz celebrates 25 years as a Voice of ...

... and Keith Farmer (WLEX). More recently, former MSPR student Tanner Hesterberg has become one of the top news and sports reporters for WYMT in Hazard, Ky. A native of Northbrook, Ill., Mraz attended Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. While in ...

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Ajayi makes Touchdown Club's watch list

Boise State running back Jay Ajayi has been named one of 12 Players to Watch in 2014 by the Touchdown Club of Columbus, the organization announced recently.

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Recap: Anaheim vs. Philadelphia

Anaheim, CA - Saku Koivu set up Daniel Winnik's short- handed goal in the third period before adding an empty-netter in his 1,100th career NHL game, helping the Anaheim Ducks top the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 at Honda Center.

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North country ski conditions are ideal, but weather keeps resorts down

It's been snow, ice, low temperatures and more snow for the past month in the north country, but not all ski resorts in the region have benefited from ideal skiing conditions.

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Perry, Getzlaf lead Ducks over Flyers 5-3

Ryan Getzlaf scored the go-ahead goal in the final minute of the first period and the Anaheim Ducks also got goals from Corey Perry, Patrick Maroon and Daniel Winnik in a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

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Rensselear, Union men's hockey teams hit hard by suspensions

A brawl between the Rensselaer and Union men's hockey teams that started at the end of a game last Saturday has become national news as footage of it aired on ESPN's SportsCenter.

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Eriah Hayes breaks the San Jose Sharks' 8 period scoring drought

... to fill out the scoresheet like we know the Sharks can do. I have been a Sharks fan for 15 years (since my birth)! Sports media has always been an interest of mine, so when Blades of Teal was out searching for writers, I couldn't miss the ...

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The 50 Best Super Bowl Commercials Ever

The most memorable moments on Super Bowl Sunday don't always take place on the gridiron and the most complex plays aren't always scripted by the coaches on the sidelines.

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16 Elkin swimmers named all conference

Elkin and Starmount Coach Oz Prim was named Coach of the Year for the Mountain Valley in both boys and girls swimming.

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Bradish, Dominique named SUNY Canton Roos of the Week

Janelle Bradish of the women's basketball team andShayna Dominique of the women's hockey team have been named this week's Roos of the Week, as announced on Monday.

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Games rescheduled due to weather

This week's winter weather and canceling of classes for area students also meant the need to reschedule sporting events that were planned for Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Games test events coming

... this weekend's Western Canadian biathlon championships, Saturday and Sunday at Otway Nordic Centre, while snowboard sports will be featured at Tabor Mountain Ski Resort. The B.C. Snowboard Association's Like Me Snowboard Series slopestyle ...

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Former FIU lineman Caylin Hauptmann savoring Super Bowl experience

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Sharks lose third straight, 4-1 to Flames

The Sharks made sure their offensive struggles didn't reach record proportions Thursday night.

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Kawakami: Draymond Green, Harrison Barnes are X-factors for Golden State Warriors

Draymond Green is rising, Harrison Barnes has been falling, and together I think the Warriors' yin/yang sophomore duo could control whether this team rises or falls as a whole this season.

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Greg Cote’s Super Bowl pick

... and el Nuevo Herald. Greg Cote gcote@miamiherald.com Known for his wit and sharp insight, Greg Cote has been a Herald sports columnist since 1995. He previously covered the Dolphins, University of Miami football and major sports events including ...

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National Hockey League Game Capsules

Boston, MA - Brian Gionta and Danny Briere scored crucial goals in the second period, helping Montreal take down Boston, 4-1, at TD Garden.

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: football generic

Farsley began last Saturday as joint leaders of Evo-Stik Division One North and they go into tomorrow seeking the home win that could see them back there.

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Greg Cote’s Super Bowl With a Smirk: Exclusive parties revel in excess

... I really am). Soprano Renee Fleming, the national anthem singer, also had a news conference as hundreds of low-brow sports writers feigned familiarity with her work. Undeterred, Smirk continues to track down unconfirmed reports from anonymous ...

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Collazo stops Ortiz in 2nd round

Collazo was proven correct as his final punch knocked out Victor Ortiz at 2:59 of the second round in a welterweight fight at the Barclays Center on Thursday night.

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Mirtle: Tim Gleason the unsung hero of Leafs latest run

... goaltender Jonathan Bernier makes a save as defenseman Tim Gleason looks to help out (John E. Sokolowski/USA Today Sports) Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jonathan Bernier makes a save as defenseman Tim Gleason looks to help out (John E. ...

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Blazers, Rockets each get 2 NBA All-Star reserves

The Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets each had two players picked as reserves for the NBA All-Star game, while the Indiana Pacers had to settle for just Roy Hibbert despite the league's best record.

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Attorney: Jonathan Martin sent threatening and lewd messages to Miami ...

... performance and myriad other issues, Martin is now hiding behind false allegations." In his interview with NBC Sports this week, Martin stated that he had no "tools" to deal with the bullying. Schamel disputed that as well, saying that in addition ...

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Michael Young to retire as a Texas Ranger

Infielder Michael Young is retiring after a 13-year major league career, nearly all of it with the Texas Rangers.

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RI Senate approves 38 Studios settlement bill

Legislation designed to encourage out-of-court settlements in the litigation surrounding the collapse of Curt Schilling's video game company won easy approval Tuesday in the Rhode Island Senate.

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Maple Leafs’ scoring spurt topples Florida Panthers

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Napier leads UConn to 80-43 rout of Houston

Connecticut wanted to show Houston it was a better team than the one that lost to the Cougars in Texas on New Year's Eve.

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Purdue falls to surging Michigan 75-66

"I thought we had too many breakdowns defensively," Painter said. "We left them wide open shots.

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Power goes out on Bruins' surge in 4-1 loss

After enjoying a three-game streak in which they scored six goals in each contest, someone pulled the plug on the Bruins' offensive surge Thursday night, and the result was a 4-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

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Thomas' mom, grandma have to root from prison

... own and just one paycheck, but he found ways to make it all work. He also found the money to keep Thomas involved in sports. "I truly believe his Christian upbringing and sports, playing basketball and football, contributed to him releasing a lot of ...

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Football: Aubrey coach Segleski resigns

Segleski, who has been at Aubrey since 2008, was promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach prior to the 2012 season after the retirement of legendary head coach G.A. Moore.

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Cavaliers blown out by 31, embarrassed in New York

It got ugly and ugly fast for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the New York Knicks on Thursday night.

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Nicholls State edges Oral Roberts, 73-72 in OT

Dantrell Thomas forced a turnover and made the game-winning free throws in the closing seconds of overtime to lift Nicholls State over Oral Roberts 73-72 Thursday night.

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Popo's Friday Morning Rush for January 31, 2014

Two men accused of killing an 18-year-old in Warren County were held without bond Thursday after admitting to the attack in court filings.

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Obama offers condolences to Tennessee school

Dangerously cold and breezy into Tuesday. Slight warming Wednesday with a bit of snow possible Wednesday night to early Thursday.

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Lockdown lifted after explosion at Hawaii school

Dangerously cold and breezy into Tuesday. Slight warming Wednesday with a bit of snow possible Wednesday night to early Thursday.

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14-year-old charged with murder in sister's death

Dangerously cold and breezy into Tuesday. Slight warming Wednesday with a bit of snow possible Wednesday night to early Thursday.

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Super Bowl 2014: Completely healthy Seahawks conclude 2nd practice

Marshawn Lynch returned to being a full participant in practice on Thursday as the Seattle Seahawks had their second workout of Super Bowl week.

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Dallas Stars Salvage Point on Late Goal, Fall 3-2 to New Jersey Devils in OT

The Dallas Stars dropped a 3-2 decision to the New Jersey Devils at home Thursday night to end their five-game home stand with a 3-1-1 record.

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Phil and Orianne Collins Dream Big

Collins created the Little Dreams Foundation . Their mission was to fulfill the dreams of children who financially had no means to further their success in music, arts, and sports, and it's paid off.

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CFL Superstar Weston Dressler Heading To Kansas City?

Not many names roll off the tongue as smoothly as Weston Dressler does. Really, just say it a couple of times.

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Vin Scully To Travel To Australia To Call Dodgers-Diamondback

... Arizona Diamondbacks. Scully, 84, signed another one-year deal in August to call his 65th season, the longest of any sports broadcaster with a team. Australia will be a very rare road-trip for the broadcaster since he's been only calling Dodger home ...

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Minn. town celebrates hometown hero Decker

A standing-room-only crowd gathered Thursday in the Rocori High School gymnasium for Eric Decker Day.

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Flames beat Sharks 4-1 to win fourth straight

Mark Giordano scored the game-winning goal and Karri Ramo made 27 saves as the Calgary Flames extended their winning streak to four with a 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.

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Ramo, Flames take down Sharks

Ramo made 27 saves and the Calgary Flames beat San Jose 4-1 on Thursday for their first four-game winning streak in almost two years.

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Nazareth wrestling team advances to District 11 Class AAA semifinals

Nazareth head coach Dave Crowell, left, and assistant coach Adam Colombo, right, call out to wrestler Aaron Bradley during the PIAA State Wrestling Championship quarterfinals in March 2012 at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa.

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Seahawks' Bruce Irvin sets bar for Bears' Shea McClellin

Shea McClellin won't be the first first-round pick from 2012 to be shifted from defensive end to linebacker.

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Seahawks relish 'Turnover Thursday' as preparation for Super Bowl

While every team would like to be on the right side of that equation, head coach Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks have used an unusual method to try to increase their takeaways this season.

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New Zealand makes 303-5 in 5th ODI vs. India

New Zealand's Ross Taylor made his second-straight century and Kane Williamson his fifth-consecutive half century as the hosts made 303-5 batting first in Friday's last game of the one-day series against India.

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Oregon State Squeezes OT Win Against USC

Pe'Shon Howard had a chance to pull USC even after making the first of two free throws with 0.9 seconds left, but missed the second and Devon Collier grabbed the rebound for Oregon State.

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Bulls top short-handed Spurs

Jimmy Butler led seven Bulls in double figures with 19 points as Chicago defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 96-86, on Wednesday night.

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Is it a beer commercial or a puppy commercial?

The commercial, released a few days before the big game, is getting tons of attention for a Clydesdale and puppy friendship.

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Rockets edge Mavericks

Chandler Parsons scored a team-high 26 points to lead seven Houston players in double figures and the Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks, 117-115, on Wednesday.

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Conley helps Grizzlies top Kings

Mike Conley passed Rudy Gay on the Grizzlies' all-time games played list on Wednesday and helped Memphis beat Gay's Sacramento Kings, 99-89, at Sleep Train Arena.

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All Of Houston Is Being Hired By Baltimore Ravens

Is it just me, or is all of Houston moving to Baltimore? The Baltimore Ravens ' roster has players who previously played for the Houston Texans and now John Harbaugh has hired not one, not two, but three coaches from the Texans.

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Phoenix Suns outlast Milwaukee Bucks 126-117 as Goran Dragic takes over late

The Suns didn't make it easy on themselves, but they still managed to beat the Bucks 126-117.

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Love carries Wolves past Pelicans, 88-77

Kevin Love had just finished carrying his Minnesota Timberwolves over .500 for the first time since Nov. 23, playing the entire second half and over 43 minutes to make it happen.

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Conclusion: Brooks Laich Likes 'Office Space' So Does Ryan Kerrigan

Brooks Laich of the Washington Capitals laichs the movie "Office Space" and so does Ryan Kerrigan of the Washington Redskins. A short time later (and I don't want to jump to conclusions here, but he may have seen all the Retweets Laich received), Kerrigan jumped in.

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Scrivens stops 59 shots, Oilers beat Sharks 3-0

Ben Scrivens made 59 saves in a spectacular performance that helped the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 3-0 Wednesday night.

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Florida adds dash of zone to defensive recipe

But the opposite is also true. No. 3 Florida is playing more zone defense of its own this season and with solid results.

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House committees visit Bennington: Development and transportation issues among those discussed

Help from the Vermont Legislature on transportation issues comprised a large portion of requests made during an unusual visit Tuesday afternoon by two House committees.

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NFL: Seahawks' Malcolm Smith quietly makes history

When Seattle's Richard Sherman tipped away a pass intended for 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree in the NFC Championship game, linebacker Malcolm Smith caught the ball to complete a play that sent the Seahawks to the Super Bowl.

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Mavs Fall 117-115 To Rockets Despite Dirk's 38

On a night when Houston was without leading scorer James Harden, Dirk Nowitzki scored 38 points and grabbed a season-high 17 rebounds.

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Broncos give trip to Super Bowl to 2 teens at Boys and Girls Club

After six years of hard work, dedication, and good behavior, two Denver Boys and Girls Club members will leave Thursday for an experience of a lifetime: a free trip to Super Bowl XLVIII in New Jersey.

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How Peyton Manning could owe New Jersey money if he loses Super Bowl

As if Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning doesn't have enough pressure to win the Super Bowl on Sunday, avoiding the New Jersey tax authorities can be added to the list.

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Ramsey: Sherman needs to understand the enormous power of words

Richard Sherman is America's ranter of the moment after his inspired, misguided, comical, cruel verbal assault of 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree.

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Draft Possibilities...what if?

Get a S in FA such as Jairus Byrd which would be a tight but possible move with the cap room expected to inflate and expand with re-negotiation.

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Prep Notebook: Refs see success in weeklong campaign to fight cancer

Donations totaling $3,500 have been counted after 50 games at 35 sites in which pink buckets collected funds last week in the annual "Officials vs. Cancer" campaign in the Pikes Peak region.

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Thunder erase early 18-point hole, top Heat 112-95

Kevin Durant scored 33 points, Serge Ibaka added 22 and the Oklahoma City Thunder erased an 18-point early deficit on the way to overwhelming the Miami Heat 112-95 on Wednesday night.

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Josh Hamilton talks to Brian Kenny about being left off Top 10 LF list.

Sorry if this was already posted somewhere on here. Didn't think I saw it so here it is. Don't know who else watches the top ten shows, but i thought this was pretty funny after BK left Hammy off his list going into next season.

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Parsons, Harden-less Rockets beat Mavs 117-115

Chandler Parsons scored 26 points and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 117-115 Wednesday night, knocking off a Texas rival for the second straight day without James Harden.

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Lynch mostly mum again as Seahawks meet media

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch abruptly ended his media availability - again - walking away from a throng of reporters while escorted by a member of the New Jersey State Police on Wednesday after about 7 uncomfortable minutes in which he answered just a few questions.

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Nuggets two-game win streak snapped by Bobcats

In seemingly an instant - though it was actually hours - two Nuggets point guards became one point guard became no point guards.

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Broncos don't expect to re-sign Knowshon Moreno, says NFL.com

Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno answers questions during the teams Media Day Jan. 28, 2014 at the Prudential Center.

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Recap: Sacramento vs. Memphis

Sacramento, CA - Mike Conley passed Rudy Gay on the Grizzlies' all-time games�played list on Wednesday and helped Memphis beat Gay's Sacramento Kings, 99-89, at Sleep Train Arena.

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Elway: Manning can't really seal legacy Sunday

John Elway says Peyton Manning cannot stamp himself as the greatest quarterback in NFL history even if he wins the Super Bowl on Sunday.

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Recap: San Antonio vs. Chicago

San Antonio, TX - Jimmy Butler led seven Bulls in double figures with 19 points as Chicago defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 96-86, on Wednesday night.

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McRae leads Vols to 86-70 win over Mississippi

McRae scored 26 points and went 6 of 7 from 3-point range Wednesday as Tennessee never trailed in an 86-70 victory over Mississippi that ended the Rebels' four-game winning streak.

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8 Mistakes the Washington Redskins Can't Afford to Make This Offseason

With a new head coach and cap room to spare, the upcoming offseason looks to be exciting for the Washington Redskins.

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Southern Illinois defeats Indiana State 79-60

Anthony Beane had 22 points while Sean O'Brien and Bola Olaniyan each had double-doubles to lead Southern Illinois past Indiana State 79-60.

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Fresno State holds off Wyoming for 67-62 win

Johnson, who has now scored at least 20 points in six of the past eight games, shot 7 of 12 from the floor, finishing with eight rebounds and four assists.

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Reed's 28 leads American past Navy 74-52

Jesse Reed scored a career-high 28 points and Tony Wroblicky grabbed 16 rebounds to go along with four blocked shots as American beat Navy 74-52 Wednesday night.

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Osmolski Goes To National Volleyball Tournament

Robin Osmolski completed her sophomore volleyball season at South Suburban College in South Holland, with a trip last November to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II, National Volleyball Tournament, that was played in Toledo, Ohio.

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Parsons, Harden-less Rockets beat Mavs 117-115

Chandler Parsons scored 26 points and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 117-115 Wednesday night, knocking off a Texas rival for the second straight day without James Harden.

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Coaches who've taken two teams to Super Bowls

Denver's John Fox - who also did it with Carolina - is the sixth coach to take two teams to the Super Bowl: Shula was on the losing end of one of sports' biggest upsets, as the N.Y. Jets beat his Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III.

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Coal City Wins Again Over Peotone

Peotone coach Steve Strough had lost to Class 3A power Coal City twice during the course of the regular season.

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More

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule Wednesday on two petitions regarding Missouri death row inmate Herbert Smulls, the Missouri Attorney General's office said.

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Boise State tops Air Force 69-58

Ryan Watkins had 16 points and 13 rebounds and Anthony Drmic also scored 16 points as Boise State defeated Air Force 69-58 on Wednesday night.

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Smoot, Strasburg shut down Manassas Park

... ll be a game of runs. We know they're probably going to press us, so we better come ready to play." Contact Assistant Sports Editor Tommy Keeler at 540-465-5137 ext. 168, or tkeeler@nvdaily.com Follow on Twitter @tkeelernvd

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R-MA's Blankenship finds success in 200-meter freestyle

The Randolph-Macon Academy sophomore has had plenty of success in the 200 IM in the past, but heading into this season Blankenship was more interested in shaving time off her 500-yard freestyle and perhaps picking up another freestyle event to go with it.

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Obama touts wage hike, creates 'myRA' savings plan

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule Wednesday on two petitions regarding Missouri death row inmate Herbert Smulls, the Missouri Attorney General's office said.

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Super Bowl Insider: Seahawks contribute to Marshawn Lynch's media fiasco

The Marshawn Lynch Comes Off As A Buffoon Tour made it to a second day at the Seattle team hotel.

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Murto: Rolex 24 a nice debut for series

The 2014 running of the Rolex 24 endurance sports car race at Daytona proved to be a nice debut for the new TUDOR Sports Car Challenge Series.

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East Xtra: Obama continues City domination

The school bears the name of the current president of the United States, so it's not as if recognition is a problem for Obama Academy.

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East Xtra: Realignment shuffles conferences

For Gateway High School, the 2014 football season will be a historic one for a program that has played in the WPIAL's highest classification since the school opened in 1958, but will now be playing a Class AAA schedule.

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Missouri executes man for jeweler's 1991 death

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule Wednesday on two petitions regarding Missouri death row inmate Herbert Smulls, the Missouri Attorney General's office said.

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Videos: Outdoor post-game reaction from Capuano, Nabokov, Tavares

With the hype around the Stadium Series game, lots of coverage and post-game video is available through the Islanders official site.

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South Xtra: Mt. Lebanon swimmers push each other

Katie Ford and Meghan Schilken are two of the fastest backstrokers in the state and they also happen to be teammates.

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12 artists inducted into Musicians Hall of Fame

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule Wednesday on two petitions regarding Missouri death row inmate Herbert Smulls, the Missouri Attorney General's office said.

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Fleming called up to Worcester

... goals and 34 points in 39 games, has been called up to Worcester of the American Hockey League. Justin A. Cohn , pro sports coordinator for The Journal Gazette, has been covering the Fort Wayne Komets since 1997. His reporting includes game stories ...

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NHL Capsules

Milan Lucic scored twice and the Bruins spoiled goalie Tim Thomas' first game in Boston as a visitor with a 6-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night.

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Cowboys go with Marinelli over ...

The Dallas Cowboys decided one year with Monte Kiffin as defensive co-ordinator and Bill Callahan as play-caller was enough.

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Land O' Lakes eliminate Lady Sharks, 1-0

Nature Coastis Chelsea Reid slides into a shot in Tuesday's match against Land O' Lakes.

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Martin: Dolphins' language made him feel trapped

NFL tackle Jonathan Martin says the persistence of vulgar language around the Miami Dolphins made him feel trapped, so he left the team before lodging allegations at the root of a bullying scandal.

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Marijuana advocates put up billboards in NJ

... to be goofy ourselves." Kjaersgaard has covered Wimbledon, several Champions League soccer games and other European sports popular in Denmark. The NFL is among those. "It's actually really huge in Denmark. The whole NFL is really huge. We show four ...

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Arvid M. Johnson Jr.

... and IAMAW Local Lodge #851 out of Channahon. He enjoyed playing cards, especially euchre and canasta, and was a great sports fan who followed the Chicago Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks, Jeff Gordon and NASCAR as a whole. Maurie had many memorable trips to ...

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Brodie scores in OT, leads Flames over Blackhawks

T.J. Brodie scored at 2:26 of overtime, lifting the Calgary Flames to a 5-4 win over the slumping Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night.

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If you ever watch a water polo highlight, it should be this one

Calling water polo a niche sport might be generous. Outside of the Summer Olympics every four years, you probably won't find it on TV or see highlights anywhere.

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Mike Ditka: An outdoor cold-weather Super Bowl is "stupid"

Eric Lawson, best known for portraying the Marlboro Man in cigarette ads during the late 1970s, has died, according to The Associated Press.

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Australia team increased to 60 for Sochi

Australia has increased its Sochi Games contingent to 60 athletes and for the first time will have more females than males on its Olympic team.

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O'Bryant leads LSU past No. 11 Kentucky, 87-82

11 Kentucky on Tuesday night. Jordan Mickey scored 14 points and blocked five shots for LSU , which put on a show for an estimated 6,000-plus fans who made it to the Pete Maravich Assembly Center despite unusual winter weather that coated roads with ice.

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Coyotes knock off rival Kings 3-0

The Phoenix Coyotes zipped around the ice, generating good scoring chances, getting into a scrap after a big hit, pumping in a goal late in the first period.

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Hunta s hoop helps MCLA men knock off Salem State

Hunt's basket with four seconds left gave the Trailblazers a 59-58 win over Salem State, handing the Vikings their first MASCAC conference loss.

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Miami Heat set on slowing Oklahoma City Thunder F Kevin Durant

... start for the Heat. … Thunder guard Russell Westbrook remains out with a knee injury. Too often these days, sports teams get personified in individuals - quarterback wins, though none since Sammy Baugh have also played defense and special ...

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Halak strong in net, Blues beat Devils 3-0

... Jacob Josefson (16) pressures during the first period at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports Jan 28, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Bryce Salvador (24) takes a shot against the St. Louis Blues ...

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Seahawks Notebook: Harvin definitely playing in Super Bowl

Percy Harvin was an attraction at the start of Super Bowl media day, and one of the last Seahawks players to escape his chair when security began to clear players out at the end.

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Broncos' Prater has plenty of leg for a game-winner

When Matt Prater was a little boy, he did not pretend that he was an NFL player facing the do-or-die kick at the end of a Super Bowl.

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David Beckham, Miami-Dade County to rally support for MLS stadium

David Beckham, Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez are targeting next Wednesday to hold a news conference in Miami to rally support for a privately funded stadium and bring South Florida up to date on the status of the plan to bring MLS to Miami in 2017.

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Michigan State 71, Iowa 69 (OT) Recap: Russell Sprouts

On one hand , getting such great performances from the bench is a good sign for the Spartans, but only time will tell if that was a spark of energy for one rivalry game.

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Washington Capitals Looked Like Themselves Again in 5-4 Win

For the Washington Capitals , tonight's game must have been like a flashback of sorts.

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Cleveland State beats Eastern Illinois to make Gary Waters all-time wins leader

Bryn Forbes had 25 points and made 4-of-8 3-pointers to extend his string to 23 games, a school record, as the Vikings' offense topped 80 points for the eighth time.

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Seahawks: Clemons finally healthy and still angry

After tearing an ACL last year during the playoff game against the Washington Redskins, there were questions about when - and if - Chris Clemons would be back.

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Rockets rally for 97-90 win over Spurs

Dwight Howard scored 23 points, Terrence Jones had 21 and the Houston Rockets held on for a 97-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.

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Squaw Valley athletes head to the Olympics

Squaw Valley has four of its athletes heading to Sochi and the Winter Olympics , according to a press release by Amelia Richmond on January 28. Richmond said that, " Squaw Valley 's Julia Mancuso, Travis Ganong, Marco Sullivan and Nate Holland will all be representing Team USA in their respective fields.

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Ocean Springs, West Harrison, Bay advance in boys soccer playoffs

Margarito Cruz and Jimmy Courville each scored a goal Monday night as Ocean Springs defeated Gulfport 2-0 in 6A Boys soccer playoff action at Gulfport High School.

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Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings Recap

... Jonas Gustavsson (50) during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports It may have come against a team without three of its key offensive weapons, but the Philadelphia Flyers will take it. The orange ...

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Get 2014 Olympic Games Mental Training Commentary from the Experts

... athletes. Services also include programs designed for teams, associations and school districts. Extending beyond sports, MTI also works with executives, managers and salespeople, helping them control their thoughts and emotions while equipping them ...

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CataBoom Backs Kwarter, Inc.s $10,000 FanCake Mobile Application Game

... within any mobile, social, or digital platform. The FanCake app is a live social game that rewards fans for watching sports on TV. Fans can watch live NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS and NHL games and simultaneously use the app in a competition of their own to ...

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Doug McDermott: Creighton Star Caps 39-Point Night with Game-Winning 3-pointer vs. St. John's

Doug McDermott, Creighton's John Wooden Award candidate, sunk a 25-footer with 2.5 seconds left to lift Creighton to a 63-60 win over St. John's in Big East action Tuesday night.

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East starts fast, holds off Kapaun

The East boys needed an aggressive, intense response to suffering their first loss on Saturday in the title game of the Dodge City tourney.

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Cowboys demote Kiffin, add Linehan as play-caller

The Dallas Cowboys decided one year with Monte Kiffin as defensive coordinator and Bill Callahan as play-caller was enough.

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Lakers' Kobe Bryant expected to miss All-Star game

Kobe Bryant is expected to miss the NBA All-Star game due to continued pain and swelling in his injured left knee.

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Oxford United job is up for grabs

Mickey Lewis takes charge of Oxford United as caretaker-manager for the first time tonight, but he has not ruled himself out of the running to stay in the hot-seat on a permanent basis.

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Richard Sherman is downright charming on media day

Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman answers a question during media day for the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, in Newark, N.J. .

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Yesterday, Jan. 28

Binghamton University sophomore guard Karon Waller went from would-be redshirt to starter, and now, as the halfway point in conference play I haven't written much lately because I haven't had much to write about.

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Despite traffic, Newark handles media day

... a chance for him and I to come out," Harry Kerch said, "and see something we normally would not see." Harry Frezza, a sports writer with nj press media in New Jersey, was late for the Broncos' session because his NJTransit train was delayed for 24 ...

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Dorset Echo: DELIGHTED: Jason Matthews

The Terras will be looking to bounce back this evening following Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Chippenham Town but Bashley will certainly be no pushovers.

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Wilson gives hugs, talks hair during media day

Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson signs autographs during media day for the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, in Newark, N.J. .

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BEES: Luke returns for big derby with Sherborne

INFLUENTIAL midfielder Chris Luke is back in the Bridport ranks for tonight's league game at Sherborne Town .

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Seahawks' Robinson just happy to be alive

No, not so much because he had a pulpit at the annual Super Bowl media day circus Tuesday at the Prudential Center, home ice of the New Jersey Devils.

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Sound Tiger rookie Pedan, out since Nov. 11, getting back into shape

The whole upper-body-injury experience was new to Andrey Pedan, and not the new kind of experience you need as a rookie professional hockey defenseman.

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Penguins give young right wingers a chance

Plug an unproven young player into a prominent role in your lineup - say, the one that opened when first-line right winger Pascal Dupuis had a season-ending knee injury in December - and there's no assurance he will elevate his game to the level of his upgraded responsibilities.

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Cologne a lugea track is Perk approvedCologne 'luge' track is Perk...

Dana Schmieg spent several hours shoveling the track and building up the walls. What started with a rather tame concept clearly snowballed into something much bigger, with a track that spans about 150 yards and a ride that lasts about 45 seconds long.

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'Jersey Boy' returns home

A train hit a woman in downtown Tulsa, killing her Tuesday afternoon. The accident blocked access to the Brady District from the rest of downtown as crews investigated and cleared the scene.

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Seahawks star Lynch walks out of media day

Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson answers a question during media day for the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, in Newark, N.J. .

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Dorset Echo: in Gear: Coun Ian Bruce on a quad bike with event partners

... The programme includes more than 260 events including world and national sailing championships, live music, art and sports events, community fetes and fair and many seasonal favourites. Events get off to a sporting start next month with the Topper ...

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Lakers make it official: Kobe out at least three weeks, meaning no All-Star Game

We told you word was Kobe Bryant was going to be out a few more weeks, now it has become official.

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Tuesday's high school top performers

Troy Frangione, Newtown boys basketball: Had 17 points, six assists and five steals in a 59-50 win over New Fairfield.

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Steelers quickly fills opening on offensive staff

The Steelers wasted little time finding a replacement for running backs coach Kirby Wilson, hiring the person Wilson will replace with the Minnesota Vikings - James Saxon.

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Tough drug-testing net in place for Sochi Olympics

... a small number of positive tests over the years as they involve far fewer athletes than the Summer Games and fewer sports with a record of doping. Olympic officials hope any cheats will have been screened out already through extensive ...

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The maximum-security Winter Games

... must get special permission to transport liquids, laser and high-frequency devices, bicycles, tools and winter sports equipment. Since Jan. 7, out-of-town cars have been banned from entering the Sochi area and required to park in special lots at ...

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Meet NFL Super Kid Thomas Brown

Hampton Roads sports stars Percy Harvin and Kam Chancellor will be in the Super Bowl.

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Offseason Fenway Fun

At Saturday evening's Baseball Writers Association of America annual dinner, the CEO of the defending champion Red Sox, Larry Lucchino, kvetched about the Yankees' recent free-agent acquisitions : "Anything that can be done that increases the intensity of the rivalry, as this certainly does, I think is positive - as long as it doesn't go so far as ... (more)

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K-State Returns Home To Face Texas Tech

No. 22 Kansas State rallied from a 12-point halftime deficit to tie it twice down the stretch, however, No.

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Clippers end Grammy trip, rout Bucks 114-86

Blake Griffin dominated the paint with 20 points, Jamal Crawford scored 25 and the Clippers ended their nearly two-week journey away from Los Angeles with a 114-86 win Monday night over the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Prager: What Bothers You Most?

... has demanded that the team drop the name. In the herd-like way that governs the media, innumerable columnists and sports writers have written passionately against the name; and increasing numbers of sports writers have vowed to never again write or ...

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Art Thiel | Passion runs deep for Seahawks' Robinson

After four neck surgeries two years ago that left him temporarily unable to throw a football, Denver quarterback Peyton Manning's appreciation for possibly winning his second Super Bowl will be close to unchallenged.

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Basketball: Fox Valley reschedules

Most basketball games scheduled for Tuesday night in the Fox Valley have been postponed and some have been rescheduled, as schools prepare to be closed a second straight day due to the cold weather.

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Liam O'Brien posts double-double as Belchertown boys basketball downs Ludlow, 71-46

Liam O'Brien put up 14 points and pulled down 11 rebounds on Monday as the Belchertown boys basketball team rolled over Ludlow, 71-46. Corey Henson and Billy Aldrich each had a team-high 15 points for the Orioles, and Henson added six rebounds, six assists and three steals.

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No. 9 Villanova tops Georgetown 65-60

James Bell scored 16 points, and No. 9 Villanova prevailed in a messy, foul-plagued game of stops and starts Monday night for a 65-60 victory over Georgetown, the Hoyas' fifth straight loss.

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Philadelphia 76ers Must Buy Into Coach Brett Brown's System

When the Philadelphia 76ers hired Brett Brown as head coach, it was meant to be a long-term thing.

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Mata could make United debut against Cardiff

Manchester United manager David Moyes poses with new signing Spanish midfielder Juan Mata at the club training ground in Manchester, north west England, yesterday.

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Super Bowl XLVIII Commercials Include Ping-Pong Playing Arnold...

The cost of Super Bowl TV ads has doubled since 2000, making this unique opportunity for companies to advertise to over 100 million viewers the most coveted, sought-after spot in the commercial world.

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Keeping O'Bryant on the floor is a key for LSU against big and powerful Kentucky

LSU forward Johnny O'Bryant has to find a way to steer clear of foul trouble against Kentucky when the Tigers and Wildcats square off Tuesday night.

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The Oxford Times: Charitable gifts a - bigger boost than warm July and royal baby'

A REPORT commissioned by Cowley-based charity Oxfam says giving to charity was the thing that most lifted people's spirits in 2013.

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... at 7 p.m. in a matchup shown on ESPN3 and the Watch ESPN app. The Terps-Wolfpack game will be on the Maryland Sports Radio Network and can be heard on 1300 AM (Baltimore) and 570 AM (DC). Live stats will be available through umterps.com and live ...

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Mark Craig's On The NFL: For Manning, retirement can wait

The Broncos quarterback had a career year and still enjoys the preparation, so don't expect him to hang it up quite yet.

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Miami Heat are having lackluster January

Miami has a lot of talent but the two who the fans voted into the All Star game in February are Dwayne Wade and LeBron James.

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Stars dominate possession, limit shots on goal - but manage to lose to Avs

Dallas Stars center Vernon Fiddler gets smashed down by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nick Holden during the third period at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX on January 27, 2014.

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Southern easily defeats Alabama State 68-55

Malcom Miller scored 18 points and Calvin Godfrey had 17 with 12 rebounds as Southern University defeated Alabama State 68-55 Monday night.

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The difference between the Cowboys and Seahawks? Take a look at their drafts

The Dallas Cowboys took cornerback Josh Thomas in the fifth round of the 2011 draft.

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Moore: Age, history not in DeMarcus Ware's favor, but he's a special talent

Heading into the season SportsDay's Jon Machota compiled a few 53-man roster projections.

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Activista s website spotlights corruption at Sochi Olympics

An interactive website launched Monday by anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny paints a vivid picture of the suspected cost overruns and conflicts of interest at the Sochi Winter Olympics.

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Blue Devils win fifth in a row

PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh student section spent a full hour before Monday night's game against Duke trying to get into the Blue Devils' heads.

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Texas Southern rallies past Ark.-Pine Bluff 72-71

Aaric Murray scored 34 points, including four of Texas Southern's final six points, as the Tigers beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 72-71 on Monday.

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Rehabbing Stamkos errs 'on the side of caution' and sits out practice

Tampa Bay Lightning Steven Stamkos addresses the media during a press conference at the Times Forum in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Nov. 25, 2013.

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Jazz Make Kings Pay For Shoddy Defensive Execution

... guard Trey Burke (3) during the first quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports What a debacle. Playing without Rudy Gay and DeMarcus Cousins for the third straight game, the Sacramento Kings traveled to Utah ...

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Pakistan should accept proposed ICC overhaul: Ramiz Raja

Pakistan's former skipper Ramiz Raja talks about his country's cricket board accepting the policies set by the ICC Islamabad: Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja feels his country's cricket board, the PCB, should accept the proposal giving control of international cricket to India, England and Australia.

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Immediate Reactions: Penguins 3, Sabres 0

... it felt like it was never in doubt. The Sabres weren't meant to win on Monday night, but assumptions are dangerous in sports. When we think we know something, it can become hard to focus on what's actually happening on the playing surface. The easy ...

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U.S. will send 230 to Sochi

Today's Paper, also known as the e-Edition, is an online replica of the printed newspaper.

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Shippensburg, residents of the District 3-AAAA playoff bubble, score clutch boys'...

Surviving several second-half surges by Camp Hill, Ray Staver's Shippensburg Greyhounds held on for a 62-52 non-league victory over the Lions Monday night at Camp Hill High School.

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Jahaad Proctor banks 25 points as Harrisburg defeats Central Dauphin 66-51, moves into the...

Parlaying one healthy-sized spurt into a comfortable second-half lead, Kirk Smallwood's opportunistic Harrisburg Cougars halted their two-game skid with a 66-51 victory over Central Dauphin Monday night in Linglestown.

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Chancellor adjusts to remain Seattle's enforcer

He's a strong safety that looks like he should be playing linebacker and the hardest hitter in the best secondary in the NFL.

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Student Section Showdown: Camp Hill Crazies kick off our Final Four +1

PennLive's Student Section Showdown finals kicked off Monday morning with opening of our Final Four +1 voting poll and continued Monday evening with a visit to our first finalist.

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How the Super Bowl is becoming a 'Stoner Bowl'

Two weeks ago, the nightclub DJ and a few buddies were sitting at a sports bar in Denver, joking about how funny it would be if the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos - the NFL teams from the two states that have legalized marijuana - made it to the big game.

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Obama's speech to focus on what's achievable

... Jason Collins of Los Angeles. In April, 35-year-old Collins became the first active male athlete on a major American sports team to come out as openly gay. Collins played 12 years in the NBA. * Joey Hudy of Anthem, Ariz. Hudy, now 16, participated ...

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Pop's sideline interviews, punk rock, and selling out

... But I was convinced that what Popovich was railing against wasn't the individual conducting the interview, but the sports media in general. The mandatory sideline interview is one of the most egregious cases of vapid coverage, and Pop seemed ...

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Seau family objects to NFL's $765M concussion deal

Although the players' lawsuits accused the NFL of concealing known concussion risks, there would be no blame assessed as part of the settlement, and no punitive damages for pain and suffering.

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Second grand jury will hear officer's shooting case

This combination of undated file photos provided by Florida A&M University and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police shows Jonathan Ferrell, left, and police officer Randall Kerrick.

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Patrick Patterson's jumper helps Raptors get by Paul Pierce and Nets, 104-103

Patrick Patterson stole Deron Williams' inbounds pass and made the go-ahead jumper with 6 seconds left, and the Raptors stopped a five-game winning streak by the Nets for the second time this month with a 104-103 victory Monday night.

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Super Bowl co-chair wants game back in area again

Jonathan Tisch, a co-owner of the New York Giants and co-chairman of the Super Bowl Host Committee, said Monday the title game between the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos is expected to generate $550 million to $600 million for the region.

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Stan's unexpected dreams come true

EVEN in his wildest dreams Stanislas Wawrinka never thought he would win a Grand Slam, be ranked No.

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Recap: Dallas vs. Colorado

Dallas, TX - Alex Tanguay scored the winner in the third period and Semyon Varlamov finished the game with 41 saves as the Colorado Avalanche took a 4-3 win over the Dallas Stars.

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Bergeron line on fire once again for the Bruins

... (37) during the second period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The Bruins are on a four game winning streak at the moment. While they struggled behind the Krejci line earlier in the ...

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Stanford women crush second-place USC

The Cardinal proved that Monday night with a convincing 86-59 victory over second-place USC at Maples Pavilion in a matchup that, on paper, featured the conference's top two teams.

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Purdue women win at Illinois, 80-68

Courtney Moses led a balanced scoring attack with 22 points as No. 19 Purdue beat Illinois for the sixth consecutive time, 80-68 on Monday.

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Ticket prices plummet weekend before Super Bowl

Ticket prices for the Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium have been dropping in week leading up to the big game.

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Recreation Calendar

... and will not be published any other day of the week. Send information by mail (with a daytime phone number) to Sports: Recreation Calendar, Topeka Capital-Journal, 616 S.E. Jefferson, Topeka, KS, 66607; by fax to 295-1230; or by email to ...

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NFL: Broncos cornerback considering retirement

The Denver Broncos cornerback said Monday that he's giving serious consideration to hanging it up after the Super Bowl.

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Thompson: Playoffs raised bar too high for Warriors' Barnes

The Warriors season is past its midpoint, and Harrison Barnes' star, so bright in the playoffs, hasn't shined nearly as brightly as it did last spring.

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What Free Agent Upgrades May Be Chief on the Falcons' Mind?

One benefit Scott Pioli brings with him in joining the brain trust at The Branch is intimate insider knowledge of much of the Kansas City Chiefs roster-more specifically the pending free agents he originally drafted.

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David Wear scores career-high as UCLA basketball ties for second place in Pac-12

UCLA guard/forward Kyle Anderson, center, puts up a shot as Cal guard Jabari Bird, left, and forward David Kravish defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Los Angeles.

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Chatter: Quartz Hill wrestler Randon Miranda earns MVP honors at Dick Comly Invitational

Quartz Hill wrestler Randon Miranda was selected lower weight MVP after winning the 106-pound title Saturday at the Dick Comly Invitational at Victor Valley High.

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Scott Baker, Who Is Of Interest

Something we know is that the Mariners aren't finished trying to tweak the roster.

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Men's college basketball: Top-ranked Arizona Wildcats pull away from Utah Utes for...

Nick Johnson scored 22 points and Aaron Gordon provided a huge boost despite a rough shooting night, helping top-ranked Arizona pull away from Utah 65-56 Sunday night for its school-record 20th straight win.

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Women's Top 25 Capsules

Stewart made five 3-pointers and the Huskies were 14 of 25 from behind the arc. Hartley hit six of her seven shots from 3-point range in putting up 20 or more points for the third consecutive game.

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Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici: What to Expect from 'Grown Sexy' Wedding

On Sunday night, Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici will say "I do." "It feels like just yesterday I was getting down on one knee in Thailand," Lowe told ABC News, "but on the other hand, it feels like we've been counting down to our wedding for a long, long time!" As the Bachelor couple watches the clock until they say those special words, the happy ... (more)

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Warriors 103, Trail Blazers 88: Beyond the box score

The Portland Trail Blazers dropped the second game of a back-to-back with a thud Sunday night, falling 103-88 to the Golden State Warriors.

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Utes fade late in 65-56 loss to Wildcats

But as the game wore on, the Utes, like so many teams this season, wore down and were unable to keep up with the Wildcats.

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Recap: Sacramento vs. Denver

Ty Lawson scored 27 points with six assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 125-117 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

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Lawson scores 27 as Nuggets beat Kings 125-117

Ty Lawson scored 27 points, Wilson Chandler had 20 and the Denver Nuggets defeated the short-handed Sacramento Kings 125-117 on Sunday night.

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Recap: Team Sanders vs. Team Rice

It took a fantasy style draft along with a few slight rule changes, but Roger Goodell finally found a way to make the Pro Bowl competitive.

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Todt still at Schumacher's bedside

Jan.27 FIA president and former Ferrari boss Jean Todt has returned to the Grenoble hospital bedside of his friend Michael Schumacher.

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Bieksa's OT goal lifts Canucks past Coyotes

Kevin Bieksa scored his second goal of the game at 2:15 of overtime, lifting the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-4 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Sunday night.

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Stephen Curry leads Warriors past Trail Blazers

Stephen Curry put on another show, but to get the win, the Warriors' defense had to make an appearance as well.

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Curry leads Warriors past Trail Blazers, 103-88

Stephen Curry had 38 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors used a smothering defense to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 103-88 on Sunday night.

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NFL: Seahawks' Richard Sherman puts rants behind him

Anyone expecting Richard Sherman to get the weeklong hype for the Super Bowl started with another rant was disappointed Sunday.

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Sherman on best behavior as Seahawks arrive in NJ

With about a dozen camera crews and 50 reporters surrounding him at a table, Sherman smiled broadly, winked when a reporter asked him about his rant at Michael Crabtree after the NFC championship game, and played it close to the vest in discussing the Super Bowl next Sunday against Denver at Metlife Stadium.

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Tolbert conversion gives Rice 22-21 Pro Bowl win

Dallas running back DeMarco Murray caught a 20-yard touchdown pass with 41 seconds left and Carolina running back Mike Tolbert plunged into the end zone for a 2-point conversion to give Rice a 22-21 win over Sanders in the first schoolyard-style Pro Bowl on Sunday.

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Recap: Sacramento vs. Denver

Ty Lawson scored 27 points with six assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 125-117 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

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York Mighty Ants strut their stuff, win home opener vs. Maryland

Mighty Ants players gather around player-owner Seth Leonard, in hoodie, before tipoff against the Maryland Bay Raiders at New Hope Academy Charter School on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014.

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Middleton man going back to the Olympics

Downhill skier Erik Fisher's Olympic experience four years ago left him with one goal, to make the team again, four years later.

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Cal basketball loses to UCLA to end dismal weekend in Los Angeles

... scored double digits in nine straight games entering this week, shot 2 for 18 in the two games here. For more on Cal sports, see the Bear Talk blog at ibabuzz.com/beartalk . Follow Jeff Faraudo on Twitter at http://ift.tt/1dJlibC . Readers: Learn ...

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Today in History

On Jan. 27, 1944, during World War II, the Soviet Union announced the complete end of the deadly German siege of Leningrad, which had lasted for more than two years.

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Blackhawks' hangover no reason to panic

Having witnessed more than 2,000 games from the ice or the bench, there's little Joel Quenneville hasn't seen.

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Lawson Scores 27 as Nuggets Beat Kings 125-117

Ty Lawson scored 27 points, Wilson Chandler had 20 and the Denver Nuggets defeated the short-handed Sacramento Kings 125-117 on Sunday night.

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Komets Drop Weekend Finale In Elmira

Former Komet Mike Vaskivuo tallied a pair of first period goals to lead the Elmira Jackals to a 4-1 win over the Komets Sunday, giving Elmira the finale of the weekend three game series between the two teams after Fort Wayne had won the first two.

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Danny Davis Wins X Games Halfpipe Gold

And now, he's solidly on the short list of those who could give Shaun White a run when they get to Russia.

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Major League Soccer: A spring training win for Bradenton

By now, many of you may have read that IMG Academy has become the East Coast hub for preseason Major League Soccer that is currently underway in our community.

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Team Rice bests Team Sanders in Pro Bowl

It took a fantasy style draft along with a few slight rule changes, but Roger Goodell finally found a way to make the Pro Bowl competitive.

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Blackhawks Choke One Away In The Third.

When you let a team stick around in a game they have no business of begin in, you run the risk of suffering a crappy loss much like the Blackhawks did Sunday night.

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Blue Devils shift into higher gear

Perhaps just in time, too, as its Atlantic Coast Conference basketball schedule ramps up to a potentially most challenging level, with road games Monday night at Pittsburgh and Saturday night at Syracuse.

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Browns 2014 NFL Draft Simulator - You Be the GM

I stumbled across the FanSpeak Draft Simulator link while visiting one of the more popular Browns draft message board - The Draft Brew .

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I deserved to win the Australian Open: Stanislas Wawrinka

Swiss ace Wawrinka who defeated Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in the same Grand Slam feels he deserved every little bit of the glory he achieved at the Australian Open Melbourne: Stanislas Wawrinka insisted he is a deserving winner of the Australian Open after upsetting injury-hit world number one Rafael Nadal to gatecrash the established order ... (more)

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Montoya leads Jets by Blackhawks 3-1

Montoya made 34 saves in his first win in his hometown and Andrew Ladd scored his 150th goal, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-1 victory over the slumping Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.

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EPL: Manchester United eye Mata boost on Solskjaer's return

Former Chelsea Spanish midfielder will be donning a red jersey after his new signing with EPL champions; will face Cardiff City in his debut game at Old Trafford London: Manchester United supporters will hope to get a first glimpse of record signing Juan Mata on Tuesday when Cardiff City visit Old Trafford in the Premier League.

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Hall of Fame basketball player Tom Gola dies at 81

Tom Gola, the Hall of Fame basketball player who led La Salle to the 1954 NCAA title and helped the Philadelphia Warriors win the 1956 NBA championship, died Sunday.

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Don't boo Nadal, Wawrinka tells fans

New Australiani Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka tells his fans not to boo Rafael Nadal following the latter's loss at the final Melbourne: Stanislas Wawrinka took Australian Open fans to task on Sunday after sections of the crowd booed Rafael Nadal for taking a medical timeout during the dramatic men's singles final.

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Petteway's career-high keys Nebraska's 82-78 win

Petteway scored a career-best 35 points, Nebraska overcame Smith's shooting exhibition in his first start for the Gophers, and the Cornhuskers bounced back from a crushing loss at Penn State to hang on for an 82-78 victory Sunday.

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Recap: Nebraska vs. Minnesota

Terran Petteway poured in a career-high 35 points, as the Nebraska Cornhuskers held off the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 82-78, in Big Ten Conference action at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Recap: Washington St vs. Oregon

Jason Calliste poured in 20 points off the bench, as the Oregon Ducks easily dismissed the Washington State Cougars, 71-44, in Pac-12 Conference action at Beasley Coliseum.

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Oilers beat Predators 5-1, snaps 6-game skid

Ryan Smyth had a goal and an assist, and the Edmonton Oilers snapped a season-high six-game losing streak with a 5-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Sunday night.

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Vermont crushes Binghamton 72-39

O'Day scored 16 of those in the first half as Vermont built a 38-13 advantage at the break.

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Super Bowl 2014: Richard Sherman holds court on Demaryius Thomas,...

Many people holding recorders and video cameras were interested Sunday night in the words coming out of Richard Sherman's mouth.

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Australia stun England to snatch final ODI win

Australia pulled off a stunning five-run final-over victory over a nervy England in the fifth one-day international at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday to sweep the series 4-1 Adelaide: England were bowled out on the fourth ball of the last over as the hosts fought back from what had looked like a losing position for most of the match.

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Oregon dominates Washington State 71-44

Joseph Young added 10 points and Mike Moser chipped in nine points and nine rebounds to help Oregon end a five game skid.

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Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett get warm welcome back to Boston

The pair, traded this summer to the Brooklyn Nets, returned to The Garden with their new team and what they heard was a lot of love.

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Stephen Curry leads Warriors past Trail Blazers

Stephen Curry put on another show, but to get the win, the Warriors' defense had to make an appearance as well.

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Recap: UCLA vs. California

Kyle Anderson tallied 17 points, 12 rebounds and five assists to help lead the UCLA Bruins past the California Golden Bears, 76-64, in a Pac-12 Conference showdown at Pauley Pavilion.

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Wear's career-high leads UCLA past Cal 76-64

The Bruins led just 55-52 with 7 minutes remaining, but finished the game on a 21-12 run to pull into a tie for second place in the conference standings with the Golden Bears .

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WBB | Tough defense leads Sooners to 63-52 victory

It wasn't pretty, but the Sooners got the victory. TCU gave a little scare, but there was a win tonight.

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Tim Kawakami: This Super Bowl all about the weather and Richard Sherman . . .

Let's be serious here, they're not moving the Super Bowl to another day for weather reasons, they're just not.

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United clinch 37.1m Mata deal

The midfielder was helicoptered into the Aon Training Complex on Saturday morning before completing his medical and agreeing personal terms.

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Gonchar, Goligoski Lead Stars Past Pens, 3-0

Kari Lehtonen made 24 saves for his second shutout in three games to lead the Dallas Stars to a 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night.

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Peterson retains IBF junior welterweight title

Lamont Peterson retained the IBF junior welterweight title Saturday night, unanimously outpointing previously undefeated Dierry Jean in front of a hometown crowd at the DC Armory.

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Doris Burke speaks to Pounding the Rock about interviewing Gregg Popovich

Pounding the Rock is thrilled to present to you an exclusive interview with Doris Burke, ABC's sideline reporter for the NBA Finals as well as a host of other commentating jobs, who discusses her more than 20 years of experience as an NBA reporter.

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Pennsylvania blows past NJIT 89-74

Miles Jackson-Cartwright and Tony Hicks both scored 23 points as Pennsylvania blew past NJIT 89-74 in a non-conference game on Saturday night.

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Former Arizona State guard Eddie House becomes fifth Sun Devil to have jersey retired

Before names like James Harden or Jahii Carson were ever uttered along East Veterans Way, it was another electric guard, Eddie House, whom Sun Devils fans packed Wells Fargo Arena to get a glimpse of.

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Shocker report

Percentages: FG .527, FT .867. 3-Point Goals: 7-20, .350 . Team Rebounds: 2. Blocked Shots: 4 .

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Leafs lose heartbreaking game against Jets 5-4

... scores in the second period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at MTS Centre. Mandatory Credit: Shawn Coates-USA TODAY Sports The Leafs dropped their finale game of their 4 game west road trip with a disappointing Overtime loss against the Winnipeg ...

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Brown leads Missouri past South Carolina

Missouri's junior sharpshooter continued his torrid shooting from beyond the arc, connecting on 4-of-6 attempts from long range to up his four-game total to 16-of-24 , while scoring 24 points to lead the Tigers past the South Carolina Gamecocks 82-74 on Saturday afternoon at Mizzou Arena.

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Komets blank Elmira

... debris twice and the Jackals (12-21-4) were given a penalty for delay of game because of it. Justin A. Cohn , pro sports coordinator for The Journal Gazette, has been covering the Fort Wayne Komets since 1997. His reporting includes game stories ...

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Blues beats NY in shootout after OT goal waved off

Kevin Shattenkirk and Alexander Steen scored in the shootout to give the St. Louis Blues a 4-3 win Saturday afternoon against the Islanders following a puzzling goal reversal call in overtime.

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All-Time All-Star Team

For some reason I decided to try to figure out who would make the All-Time All-Star Team for both the East and the West.

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Soccer roundup: Old High's Tays scores hat trick in 65 seconds

But that's not the amazing part. Tays' three goals against Frenship came in the game's final 65 seconds as the Coyotes pulled away for a 4-0 victory at Garnett Stadium.

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Terrence Ross' 51 points tie Raptors record in loss to Clippers

Jamal Crawford had a season-high 37 points and 11 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame Terrence Ross' 51 points to beat the Toronto Raptors 126-118 on Saturday night.

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Devils' Ryder looking for third win in the elements

When the Devils take on the Rangers at Yankee Stadium , it will be the third NHL regular-season outdoor game for Ryder.

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Staples/Weston/Shelton hockey falls to Trumbull

The Trumbull boys hockey team was left frustrated after a first period that included few chances at the net and a two goal deficit on Saturday night.

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Wrestling Duals Resume Wednesday

The 2nd week of the Ohio High School Association team Dual Championships will be this Wednesday across Ohio in three divisions & 24 total regions .

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Bendigo the Giant-killers

BDCA: FOR the second game in a row, Bendigo has beaten a Bendigo District Cricket Association top-four opponent in a thriller.

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Ross scores 51 but Clippers beat Raptors 126-118

Crawford had a season-high 37 points and matched a season best with 11 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame Ross' 51 points to beat the Toronto Raptors 126-118 on Saturday night.

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NHL thinking big with stadium games

... won't feel diluted or overdone on a local level. Lee Ohanian, a UCLA economics professor who studies the business of sports, doubted that outdoor games in Southern California would become an annual tradition because of the high costs and potential ...

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Stars, Lehtonen shut out Penguins

Kari Lehtonen made 24 saves for his second shutout in three games to lead the Dallas Stars to a 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night.

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Last Skate of The Day, Janurary 25, 2014.

... third period at Wells Fargo Center. The Bruins defeated the Flyers, 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports "Great Game." That sums up what Bruins netminder had to say about today's total sixty minute game against the Philadelphia ...

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Nuggets honor former executive Scheer

Scheer came to Denver in Denver in 1974 won ABA executive of the year honors in 1974-75 and 1975-76 while rebuilding the ABA's Denver Rockets.

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Clarke wins toss and bats in final ODI v England

Australian captain Michael Clarke won the toss and decided to bat in the fifth and final one day international against England at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday.

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Hoyasa struggles continue in Omaha

The Georgetown men's basketball team began the most unforgiving portion of its schedule fully aware it had to limit sharpshooter Doug McDermott in order to have a chance at toppling Big East leader Creighton on the road Saturday night.

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Familiar frustration for the Terps

What transpired at Comcast Center on Saturday night felt all too familiar. Every square on Maryland's Bingo Card of Defeats has been checked, whether by blowout or heartbreak, and yet each night seems to unfold in parallel fashion.

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Selkirk Saints dominate guests

Eastern Washington Eagles came out strong in the first period gaining a one goal lead before a minute had passed.

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No one injured in Blount County fire

No one was injured in a house fire Saturday night on Rock Hill Road in Blount County, the Blount County Fire Department reported.

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Bonnie Parker's gun auction

A photo taken in 1937 shows the body of Bonnie Parker being removed from the bullet riddled car where she and Clyde Barrow were killed.

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Celebrations: June 2

Stuart Covi of Whitefish Bay earned his doctorate in medicine from the University of Illinois at Peoria on May 7. Covi was chosen to give the Class of 2011 convocation speech by his 43 classmates.

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Henderson edges Thomson at UFC Chicago

Former lightweight champion Benson Henderson won a disputed split decision over Josh Thomson in a five-round lightweight fight at UFC Chicago on Saturday night.

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Cavs Down Virginia Tech for Third Straight Win

The Virginia men's basketball team topped Virginia Tech 65-45 on Saturday at John Paul Jones Arena, improving to 6-1 in the ACC for the first time in more than three decades.

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Millsap, Hawks crush Bucks 112-87

Paul Millsap scored 20 points to lead six Hawks in double figures and key the decisive surge that helped Atlanta rebound from a 26-point home loss for a 112-87 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

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Ovechkin returns, helps spark Capsa win

There was an air of determination from Alex Ovechkin Saturday morning when talking about wanting to be back in the lineup so he could help the Washington Capitals finally break out of their seven-game losing streak.

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Grapes gripes over length of Tortorella suspension

Tamara Taggart is the cover girl for a B.C. magazine that debuted this month. The CTV news anchor wishes the BC Cancer Foundation hadn't had a reason to request her story for the first issue of Forward, its patient empowerment publication.

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David White: Poked and prodded by NFL, Derek Carr just trying to be himself

It apparently now conducts player interviews on behalf of the National Football League, its agents brilliantly disguised as pro scouts and general managers at the Senior Bowl.

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Panthers hold off Terrapins

Lamar Patterson poured in a game-high 28 points to go with seven rebounds and seven assists as No.

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ClipperBlog Live: Los Angeles Clippers 126 Toronto Raptors 118

You can just use what we discussed on Twitter ("Clippers are a great 3-point shooting team because they have Jared Dudley and J.J. Redick, two of the best career 3-point shooters in the NBA. But they're really the 5th worst team at 3-point percentage.")

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Reports: Nick Caserio Turns Down Dolphins' GM Job

New England Patriots Director of Player Personnel Nick Caserio has reportedly turned down the Miami Dolphins' offer to become their next general manager.

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Lynden's most visible leader increases dedication for senior year

... Lang at andrew.lang@bellinghamherald.com or call 360-756-2862. Follow @bhamsports on Twitter for Whatcom County sports updates. Visit for blog posts on the latest county sports news. Bellingham ...

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College Basketball: Energetic UF routs Lake Erie

By BRIAN LESTER Staff Writer Dylan Kaufman could not have asked for a better dunk opportunity than the one he was given midway through the second half Saturday afternoon.

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Fast relays for Falcons at FCIAC Central meet

Strong relays were the highlight events for the Fairfield Ludlowe boys and girls teams Saturday afternoon at the FCIAC Central indoor track and field championship meet in the Zeoli Fieldhouse at Wilton High School .

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Chelsea Transfer News: Who Is Blues Target Kurt Zouma?

Le10Sport has reported Chelsea have agreed to personal terms with French starlet Kurt Zouma.

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Families of U.S. Olympians find sticker shock in going to Sochi Games

... three Olympics in Salt Lake City, Turin, Italy, and Vancouver. U.S. Figure Skating official Ramsey Baker told Sports Business Journal last year his group had trouble finding accommodations for athletes' families. "In Vancouver, people were able to ...

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Carmelo Anthony Breaks Knicks Team Record for Points in a Game

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony scored 62 points in Friday's 125-96 win over the Charlotte Bobcats , setting a new Knicks record for most points in a game.

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Bob Lutz: Shockersa performance drowns out critics

It was just last April, after all, that the Shockers played in the Final Four. I was in Atlanta.

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Terrence Ross Ties Toronto Raptors Record with 51-Point Game

In the history of the Toronto Raptors , Vince Carter was the only player who had managed to top 50 points, dropping 51 against the Phoenix Suns during the 1999-00 season, per Basketball-Reference.com .

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Pacquiao vs. Bradley II: How the Fight Nobody Wanted Turned into a Blockbuster

Whether you laud the Top Rank consigliere for a track record of boffo box office or view him as the frostiest participant in boxing's 21st century "Cold War," it's already clear age 82 agrees with him.

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How many Hall of Famers are on this year's team?

I was thinking about this after hearing Champ Bailey introduced as a future Hall of Famer on Mike and Mike.

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NFL fines Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman $7,875 for taunting

... Sherman had just deflected a pass that saved the victory for Seattle. Immediately after the game ended, Fox Sports sideline reporter Erin Andrews interviewed Sherman and he boasted to being "the best" and maligned one of his San Francisco opponents, ...

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Final Word On Pittsburgh Steelers 2013 Draft

Now that the Pittsburgh Steelers ' 2013 season has concluded and the team has already started their reconstruction for next season, it is time to evaluate.

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Carmelo Anthony scores 62 as Knicks roll

... forward Carmelo Anthony (7) in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports Carmelo Anthony let it fly from halfcourt, and when it went in, he had proof of what was already obvious. Anthony scored a ...

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Lakers fall to Magic

The first signs of a season's crumble came at the end of December. The losses were peculiar.

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Cavaliers finally find an easy victory

After two difficult losses to begin their longest homestand of the season, the Cavaliers needed a punching bag to vent some frustrations.

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National Hockey League Game Capsules

Newark, NJ - Cory Schneider stopped 30 shots and Adam Henrique netted the eventual game winner early in the second period, as New Jersey slipped past Washington, 2-1, at Prudential Center.

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Prep soccer: Immokalee outlasts Golden Gate to win Class 3A-District 14 title

The Immokalee boys soccer team rushes to the field to celebrate with goal keeper, Juan Carlos Munoz, after saving a penalty kick to win the district final title on Friday night.

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No Durant, but Thunder still beat Celtics 101-83

NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant missed his first game of the season and Serge Ibaka scored 21 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 101-83 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday night.

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Recap: Florida vs. Colorado

Sunrise, FL - Semyon Varlamov made 34 saves, including 18 in the third period, to help the Colorado Avalanche fend off the Florida Panthers, 3-2, BB&T Center.

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New Music: Troy Ave feat. Lloyd Banks "My Style"

Produced by Chase N Cashe, Troy Ave teams up with fellow New Yorker Lloyd Banks, to bring fans the track titled "My Style." The over 3-minute song hosts impressive lyrics from both the Brooklyn rapper and Banks, which was featured on DJ Drama's White Christmas 2 .

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Domes Are for Sissies, Say Cold-Game Veterans

National Football League officials and fans of slushy football might get their wish: It could be a white Super Bowl.

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Florida Panthers' fail to complete third-period rally, fall to Colorado Avalanche

The Panthers lacked enough energy in the first two periods, and a surge in the final period couldn't overcome a 3-0 hole.

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Jeff Teague Sprains Ankle in Loss to Spurs

... (21) in the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports First it was Al Hoford, then it was John Jenkins followed by Pero Antic and DeMarre Carroll, and now its point guard Jeff ...

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Former Trojans diver victorious

Eastern Michigan diver Dakoda Johnson, a Center Grove graduate, won the 3-meter springboard event in a three-way meet with Buffalo and Michigan State.

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Richard Sherman Was Just Fined For Taunting

So it took five days, but the NFL decided to fine Richard for unsportsmanlike conduct/taunting. Best thing about it is it will breath new life into the Sherman story just when it had a chance of dying down. Terrific.

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More barricades are erected in Kiev

UKRAINIAN protesters have erected more street barricades and occupied a government ministry building, fuelling tension after the failure of crisis talks with President Viktor Yanukovich.

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The Oakland Tribune Carl Steward column [The Oakland Tribune :: ]

... a new TV series. U You know NFL officiating has reached a crisis point when Mike Pereira becomes the most coveted sports-talk radio guest on the planet. U Everybody has a theory on why the 49ers lost. We blame that damned horse named Harbaugh that ...

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Griffin's double-double leads Clippers past Bulls

Blake Griffin had 26 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 112-95 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.

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Nazareth stuns #10/11 Utica in OT to earn ECAC west victory

Rochester, N.Y. Nazareth College's Scott Dawson netted the game-winner 3:22 into the overtime period to help lift the host Golden Flyers to a 2-1 upset win over nationally-ranked No.

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MADD Shocked By Josh Brent Sentence

Attorneys for Josh Brent won the sympathy of the jury, which sentenced the former Dallas Cowboy to just ten years probation.

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Bogut, Lee starting for Warriors vs. Timberwolves

Bogut strained his right knee and Lee sprained his left shoulder in the fourth quarter of Golden State's 102-94 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

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Jim Schwartz hired as Bills defensive coordinator

Former Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz has been hired by the Buffalo Bills as their new defensive coordinator.

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Teletovic scores 34 and Nets beat Mavs 107-106

Mirza Teletovic scored 24 of his 34 points in the second quarter and Deron Wiliams had 18 points and 11 assists as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Dallas Mavericks 107-106 Friday night for their fourth straight win.

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OKC Barons: Barons routed in fight-filled game at Charlotte

The Oklahoma City Barons' offensively challenged forward end and its young defensive corps continued to struggle Friday night against the Charlotte Checkers.

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Recap: Orlando vs. LA Lakers

Tobias Harris had 28 points and a career- high 20 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Los Angeles Lakers 114-105 on Friday night for just their second win in 14 games.

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Teletovic's 24-point 2nd quarter lifts Nets over Mavericks

Mirza Teletovic fires a 3-point shot over the Mavericks' Monta Ellis in the second quarter of the Nets' win on Friday.

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National Hockey League Game Capsules

Cory Schneider stopped 30 shots and Adam Henrique netted the eventual game winner early in the second period, as New Jersey slipped past Washington, 2-1, at Prudential Center.

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States crowned Winter Sports Queen; Boddorf named princess

Friday night, the Punxsutawney Area High School Winter Sports Queen was crowned at halftime of the boys' basketball game against DuBois.

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Nadal on the cusp of more tennis history

History at his mercy, Rafael Nadal is poised to take another mighty leap towards sporting immortality with victory over Stanislas Wawrinka in Sunday night's Australian Open final.

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Duncan, Spurs stroll past Hawks, 105-79

Tim Duncan had 17 points and 16 rebounds in another dominant performance against Atlanta and San Antonio coasted to a 105-79 win over the short-handed Hawks on Friday night.

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Zetterberg Helps Red Wings Beat Canadiens 4-1

Henrik Zetterberg, Nicklas Kronwall and Gustav Nyquist each had a goal and an assist to lead the Detroit Red Wings past the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Friday night.

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Judge: Remove life support for pregnant woman

Attorneys for a Fort Worth-area family will ask a judge to allow a pregnant, brain-dead Texas woman to be removed from life support, despite hospital opposition.

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Pelicans Beat Pistons 103-101 On Gordon's Layup

Eric Gordon's driving layup with 1.9 seconds left gave the New Orleans Pelicans a 103-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

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CHAD: More Olympics than we need

NBC and its affiliates will broadcast 1,539 hours of Olympic coverage from Sochi, Russia, from Feb. 6 to Feb. 23. I likely will boycott the Sochi Games next month - last time I checked, THERE ARE NO SPORTS IN THE WINTER OLYMPICS - but I thought I might take a moment out now, as a courtesy to those readers who will take in some of NBC's 1,539 hours ... (more)

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Anthony breaks Knicks' scoring record with 62 in victory

Carmelo Anthony scored a career-high and franchise-record 62 points, most at the current Madison Square Garden, and the New York Knicks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 125-96 on Friday night to stop a five-game losing streak.

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Spurs villains: Foes we love to hate

The Dallas Mavericks HATE the San Antonio Spurs. Why? Because Dallas hates everybody.

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Doc praises Thibs, then Clippers blast Bulls 112-95

Tom Thibodeau is no stranger to rumors, so naturally he addressed the latest one: The Bulls coach dating swimsuit model Kate Upton.

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Advocate staff photo by Bill Feig -- Lsu linebacker Lamin Barrow

In the past decade or so, New Orleans' West Bank has produced more than its fair share of NFL players.

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Spurs 105, Atlanta 79

JANUARY 24: Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after a basket against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on January 24, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Nigerian presidential elections Feb. 14, 2015

Attorneys for a Fort Worth-area family will ask a judge to allow a pregnant, brain-dead Texas woman to be removed from life support, despite hospital opposition.

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Southern men eye SWAC bounceback

The Southern men's basketball team will try to do something it hasn't had to do in nearly a month: bounce back from a loss.

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Thibs supports Rose playing for Team USA

Tom Thibodeau said Friday he supports Derrick Rose playing for Team USA this summer at the World Cup in Spain.

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Nebraska Proposal to Change High School Class Size Based on Success

... Catholic, who currently plays in class C2, might be bumped up to class B. Watch for more reaction Thursday evening as Sports Director Travis Morgan talks to Norfolk Catholic Head Coach Jeff Bellar on the proposed changes, and how they would affect ...

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Weekly Mailbag- 1/24/2014

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Bulls by the Horns weekly mailbag where we will answer some of your reader submitted questions about the Chicago Bulls and the NBA every Friday.

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Central Catholic's streak at 17 after blowout of rival

Central Catholic and Antonian's rivalry has always been unpredictable, even when Antonian had future Texas forward Jonathan Holmes and Central had Express-News player of the year Cole Martinez on recent rosters.

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The connection between Cowboys coach Jason Garrett and Scott Linehan

Owner Jerry Jones and head coach Jason Garrett acknowledged earlier this week that offensive coordinator Bill Callahan and defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin would return in 2014, but were purposely vague when asked if both men would return in the same roles.

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No. 5 St. Johna s powers past No. 2 Elizabeth Seton 68-47

California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a drought emergency and is asking the state's residents to cut back on water use by 20 percent.

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Mock Draft 1.0

This mock is done with the assumption that Hue gets his guy and Darren McFadden is signed to a 2-3 year deal at a reasonable price, considering his injury history and connection with Hue Our guys that are brought back AND make the 53 man roster are as follows: **NOTE** I have us bringing back Ghee, Smith, and Pressley on one year deals as well, but ... (more)

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Syracuse Institute of Technology boys basketball quietly up to 10 wins

"We have played well enough to win close games," SIT head coach John Boronczyk said.

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No. 15 Cincinnati beats Central Florida 69-51

Cincinnati forward Justin Jackson, right, blocks a shot by Central Florida guard Isaiah Sykes in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, in Cincinnati.

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Hot-shooting N Colorado tops N Arizona, 87-72

Tate Unruh drilled three 3-pointers during a 14-2 first-half run that sparked Northern Colorado to a comfortable, 87-72 win over Northern Arizona Thursday night.

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Retired Braves star ignites blaze near home

Jones tweeted about the fire, which broke out Wednesday evening. It was quickly extinguished by the Roswell fire department and caused no serious damage.

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CBS Sports Anchor, James Brown, Brings Home Top Honors

... Rev Jackson is one of America's foremost civil rights, political and religious leaders. Rev. Jackson founded Rainbow Sports 20 Years ago to level the playing field in sports on and off the playing field. Over the past 40 years, the Presidential ...

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Brown's mother: No grudge against ex-Cowboy Brent

... ended parts of Brent's trial and whispered in prosecutors' ears during the questioning of one witness. Watkins told a sports radio station last year that prosecutors had the responsibility to make sure Brent "loses his freedom."

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Blue Jackets win 8th straight, top Flyers 5-2

Dubinsky and Matt Calvert each had a goal and assist to lead Columbus to a team-record eighth-straight win - the longest active streak in the league - with a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night in the franchise's 1,000th game.

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Penn State tops Nebraska 58-54

It wasn't pretty and it wasn't easy, but Penn State finally managed its first Big Ten Conference win of the season.

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Australian Open final: Li Na v Cibulkova

This will be Li Na's third time in the Australian Open final and her goal, she half-jokes, is to not fall down.

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There's no hiding the fact that when the Brookfield and Pomperaug High boys swimming teams meet during their annual SWC regular-season clash, it's a big event.

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Nick Johnson scored 18 points, Brandon Ashley added 15 and top-ranked Arizona remained unbeaten with a 69-57 win over Colorado on Thursday night.

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Is all well with Ohio State again? Thad Matta says no, but...

Thad Matta pointed to the final play of regulation from Ohio State's loss to Michigan State, a missed layup by Shannon Scott, that if made, would have ended the Buckeyes' four-game losing streak before it even started.

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MLB notes: Greg Maddux, Tony La Russa wona t have logos on Hall of Fame plaques

The decision was announced Thursday by the Hall, which said Joe Torre's plaque will have the logo of the New York Yankees.

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Hunter, Georgia St. beats LA-Lafayette 77-70

R.J. Hunter exploded for 33 points, including 5 of 7 from 3-point range, in leading Georgia State to a 77-70 win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Thursday night.

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Twin toilets photo at Sochi Olympics goes viral

At least one Olympic bathroom seems to be flush with toilets. When BBC reporter Steve Rosenberg went to use the bathroom at the cross-country skiing and biathlon center for next month's Winter Olympics in Sochi, he found two toilets but only one stall.

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Senior Bowl 2014: What We Learned From The Practices

... of the Senior Bowl practices this year. Here are some things, about a variety of different topics. Twitter now rules sports news. This was the first year I was on Twitter for the Senior Bowl, and this just reinforced what I have discovered since I ...

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Pa. Girls: Thurs. Pa. girls: DiSanto's shot lifts Great Valley

Danielle DiSanto drained a three-pointer from the wing as time expired Thursday night to lift Great Valley to a 42-41 win at Kennett in a Ches-Mont American girls' basketball matchup.

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St. John's hangs on to beat Seton Hall 77-76

Sir'Dominic Pointer had the crowd at Carnesecca Arena groaning with 4.3 seconds to play Thursday night.

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Fox Will Stream Super Bowl XLVIII Free to Computers and iPads

... of their lives. Paul also holds a Private Pilot's certificate currently lives in Holden, MA with his wife Sarah. Fox Sports will use Super Bowl XLVIII as a showcase for its online and mobile authentication service for pay-TV subscribers, offering a ...

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Winderman's view: Heat 109, Lakers 102

The next two, against the Spurs and Thunder, figure to capture the Heat's attention for the full 48 minutes.

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No. 1 Arizona beats Colorado 69-57

Nick Johnson scored 18 points, Brandon Ashley added 15 and top-ranked Arizona remained unbeaten with a 69-57 win over Colorado on Thursday night.

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Cook leads unchanged England

Alastair Cook revealed he was "desperate to carry on" as England captain after naming an unchanged line-up for the fourth one-day international in Perth.

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Nichushkin has 2 goals, Stars rout Maple Leafs 7-1

Valeri Nichushkin scored two goals to lead the Dallas Stars to a 7-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.

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Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving named to USA Basketball's national team, All-Star starter on same day

Irving was named to the USA Basketball men's national team roster Thursday morning, then was officially named a starter in next month's All-Star Game on Thursday night.

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Expanded NFL Playoff Likely?

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Blues top Rangers with 3rd-period power-play goal

Given a chance to do the same at Madison Square Garden, the St. Louis Blues blue-liner made the most of his opportunity.

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Broncos' Miller pleads guilty to 2 traffic charges

The Denver Post reports Miller wasn't in the Arapahoe County courtroom in suburban Denver when his lawyer entered the guilty pleas to a lane change violation and speeding.

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Cornelius White: I Learned From Kovalev KO Loss

Cornelius White's loss to Sergey Kovalev wasn't the first time he was knocked out, but that defeat taught him a crucial lesson.

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Kilpatrick, Jackson lead Cincy to 11th straight win

Sean Kilpatrick had 19 points, Justin Jackson scored 12 while tying his career high with seven blocks and No.

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Recap: Old Dominion vs. Southern Miss

Neil Watson scored a a career-high 28 points, shooting 6-of-7 from 3-point range, as the Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs, 75-60, in a Conference USA tilt at the Ted Constant Convocation Center.

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Richard Sherman: 'Thug' just an accepted version of N-Word

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman found himself the center of a storm of controversy after he gave a loud, emotional to make it to the Super Bowl.

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Maatta, Malkin help Penguins beat Islanders 6-4

Rookie defenseman Olli Maatta scored the go-ahead goal early in the second period and Evgeni Malkin added an insurance score in the third as the Pittsburgh Penguins held on for a wild 6-4 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.

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Computer Glitch Leaves Metro-North at a Standstill

Metro-North had a terrible 2013 , and it's not doing a good job of rebuilding confidence in the new year.

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Seahawks' John Schneider draws from winning pedigree

... voice, and it's John Schneider saying, 'Who's Dave Elmendorf?'" Wolf recalled in a phone interview with USA TODAY Sports this week. "And I said, 'I've got to get out of this business. I've been in it too long.'" Wolf retired in 2001 after 41 years ...

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Blue Jackets win 8th straight, top Flyers 5-2

Dubinksy and Matt Calvert each had a goal and assist to lead Columbus to a team-record eighth-straight win - the longest active streak in the league - with a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night in the franchise's 1,000th game.

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Local company unpaid after installing new turf at Met Life Stadium

JANUARY 22: MetLife Stadium, which will host Superbowl XLVIII next month, is seen on January 22, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Malkin, Maatta Lead Pens In Wild 6-4 Win Over Isles

Rookie defenseman Olli Maatta scored the go-ahead goal early in the second period and Evgeni Malkin added an insurance score in the third as the Pittsburgh Penguins held on for a wild 6-4 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.

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Fake Twitter targets Flames rookie Sean Monahan

Put a microphone or tape recorder in front of Sean Monahan's face and he won't be confused with Richard Sherman.

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Michael Frazier II scored 18 points and made five 3-pointers to lead No. 6 Florida to a 68-62 victory over Alabama on Thursday night.

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No. 1 Arizona beats Colorado 69-57

Arizona's Nick Johnson shoots for two against the defense of Colorado's Xavier Talton and Xavier Johnson, far right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 in Tucson, Ariz.

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Percy Harvin injury still a mystery for Seahawks in Super Bowl

Percy Harvin has been a ghost in uniform. Or maybe The Loch Ness Monster is a more apt description.

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Lamar snaps streak, beats Abilene Christian, 65-57

Rhon Mitchell tossed in 16 points as Lamar snapped a 14-game losing streak with a 65-57 win over Southland Conference newcomer Abilene Christian Thursday night.

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