Seeing Daniel Sturridge, pictured, back in action was a relief for Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists expectations still need to be handled carefully regarding Daniel Sturridge but he was delighted the fit-again striker is back and scoring. The England international ended a five-month injury absence by coming off the bench to score the Reds' second in a 2-0 win against West Ham after Raheem Sterling had opened the scoring early in the second half.

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TWEETCAP: Louisville 78, North Carolina 68

Downtown Louisville has gotta be strange to visit. You see people walking by carrying baseball bats & locals don't look twice.

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... Louis Smith. Max, who relies on UK Sport funding to compete, has already won three Commonwealth golds and has a Sports Personality of the Year nomination under his belt. But he is desperate to become the first British gymnast to win an Olympic gold. ...

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In AAC men's basketball attendance, UConn missing snap

Forbes' 2014 list of richest conferences 1. Big Ten $318 million 2. ACC $305 million 3. Pac-12 $299 million 4. SEC $271 million 5. Big 12 $262 million 6. American $72.3 million 7. Big East $50.2 million 8. Mountain West $31.5 million 9. Conference USA $24.5 million 10. Atlantic 10 $16.5 million UConn's 2014-15 AAC road attendance* Jan. 6: UConn 58, South Florida 44 6,148 Jan. 13: Tulsa 66, UConn 58 6,092 Jan. 29: Cincinnati 70, UConn 58 11,092 Average 7,778 *UConn has six road AAC games left on its schedule UConn's 2012-13 Big East road attendance Jan. 1: Marquette 82, UConn 76 OT 14,159 Jan. 12: UConn 65, Notre Dame 58 9,149 Jan. 19: Pittsburgh 69, UConn 61 12,510 Jan. 31: UConn 82, Providence 79 10,180 Feb. 6: St. John's 71, UConn 65 8,441 Feb. 10: UConn 78, Seton Hall 67 7,634 Feb. 23: UConn 81, DePaul 69 8,662 March 2: Cincinnati 61, UConn 56 12,432 March 6: South Florida 65, UConn ... (more)

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Josh Smith returns to The Palace with Rockets

Dec 26, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith and Houston Rockets guard James Harden before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Detroit has dropped four straight since Jennings' season-ending injury.

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James Gill: Tom Bensona s a dignity has been shreddeda in sad soap opera

Advocate staff photo by JOHN McCUSKER -- Rita Benson LeBlanc and Tom Benson showed off the new Pelicans practice facility next door to the Saints' headquarters off Airline Drive in Metairie Tuesday, September 17, 2013. It always has seemed impossible that we would have reason to feel sorry for Tom Benson, the richest man in Louisiana by a wide margin.

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Benson family feud a hot topic at 2015 Super Bowl: Jeff Duncan

... been a well-known secret to anyone familiar with the inner workings of the franchise. The NFL might be the largest sports league in the world, but its constituency is infamously insular. It doesn't take long for word to travel in league circles. ...

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NFL players find second careers as entrepreneurs

... Edge's revenue has returned to pre-recession levels, said George, who has also been a college football analyst on Fox Sports and earned an MBA from Northwestern University in 2011. Ainsley Battles' football career and its unexpected end helped him ...

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Painter rewarded as Scott paid off with huge game

WEST LAFAYETTE The story has been written countless times. Player sees minutes disappear, becomes disgruntled and transfers.

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Georgia Recruiting: Why signing Darius Slayton is as important as Terry Godwin

Nov 1, 2014; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt reacts against the Florida Gators during the first half at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The Georgia recruiting machine has been cranking out some impressive commitments, but if those guys don't sign then it's all for naught.

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Frazier's free throws lift Florida over Arkansas, 57-56

Michael Frazier II hit two free throws with 1.9 seconds remaining and Florida escaped with a 57-56 victory over Arkansas on Saturday. Dorian Finney-Smith added 16 points, nine rebounds and four assists for the Gators , who won their second straight after a three-game losing streak and got another much-needed resume-booster for the NCAA tournament.

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AP Source: RHP Richards, Angels reach $3.2 million deal

A person with knowledge of the contract has told The Associated Press that the Los Angeles Angels have reached a $3.2 million deal for the upcoming season with right-hander Garrett Richards. The Angels avoided potentially their trickiest arbitration case by signing Richards, who went 13-4 with a 2.61 ERA in his breakout season in 2014.

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Saracevic: Lynch's strategy has handsome pay off

But that seems to be his goal. By refusing to play the traditional media game, the Seattle Seahawks running back has, by various turns: In case you've been trekking Nepal for a week, Lynch riled up the sports world by mainly staying silent before the Super Bowl.

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Chaos in African Cup quarters as host advances

Host Equatorial Guinea made it to the semifinals and a referee only just made it out of the stadium in one piece as the African Cup of Nations descended into angry chaos on Saturday. Equatorial Guinea beat Tunisia 2-1 in extra time to make the last four of the continental championship for the first time, and after being helped in a big way by a hotly-disputed penalty call by the referee in the last minute of normal time.

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Pick 6: Seahawks vs. Patriots

The two weeks leading up to the big game have been filled with more talk about deflated balls and inflated egos than analysis of the upcoming matchup itself.

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Louisville rallies from 18 down to beat UNC 78-68 in OT

Terry Rozier scored No. 10 Louisville's first six points in overtime and the Cardinals erased an 18-point second-half deficit to beat No.

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Asheville rallies, holds on to beat Campbell 70-63

Andrew Rowsey scored 19 points, Kevin Vannatta a career-high 18 and UNC Asheville recovered from a 16-point first-half deficit before holding on to beat Campbell 70-63 on Saturday. David Robertson added 10 points for the Bulldogs , who are tied for second, a game back of High Point.

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Kahron Ross, Tim Kempton help Lehigh men's basketball team hold...

Freshman guard Kahron Ross went 8-for-8 from the free throw line in the final minute to help preserve the Lehigh win. didn't blow another double-digit lead.

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Costa: I've done nothing wrong

Chelsea striker Diego Costa insists there was no malicious intent behind the stamp on Emre Can which earned him a three-match ban from the Football Association. The 26-year-old was suspended for three games for violent conduct by the FA after an independent regulatory commission on Friday ruled he deliberately stamped on the ankle of the Liverpool midfielder in Tuesday's Capital One Cup semi-final second leg.

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Mississippi State living up to expectations

Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer celebrates his team's 59-54 win over Auburn in an NCAA college basketball game at the WNIT in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, March 27, 2014. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Gerber Ambulance folds after losing Torrance contract to transport patients

... #x201d; Reporter covering Torrance, Lomita, Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes Estates. Nick also covers soccer as a sports columnist. Reach the author at nick.green@dailybreeze.com or follow Nick on Twitter: @lasoccerblog @NickGreen007 .

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Pellegrini: We played to win

... suspension for stamping on Liverpool's Emre Can, again declined to speak publicly. Midfielder Nemanja Matic told Sky Sports 1: "To be honest we expected three points, but I think the draw is a good result for both teams. "City showed they are very ...

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Poch heaps praise on two-goal Kane

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino expects Harry Kane to get even better as the striker's superb season continued with two goals at West Brom. The 21-year-old scored his 19th and 20th goals of the campaign as Spurs ran out comfortable 3-0 winners at The Hawthorns in the Barclays Premier League.

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Predicting Bullpen Roles For the Los Angeles Angels In 2015

The Los Angeles Angels have a great chance to repeat as AL West Champions, but will need consistent play out of their bullpen. Here is a look at the players' roles for 2015.

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Is Kevin Garnett's streak of starts about to end?

Kevin Garnett hasn't came off the bench, when healthy and rested, since January 27, 1996, his rookie year. Since then, over 20 years, KG has started 1,519 straight games, including playoffs.

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Super Bowl Capsule

New England is trying to become sixth franchise with at least four Super Bowl wins. Pittsburgh leads with six.

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Moody scores 23 points in Mississippi's 67-47 win

Leading by two points with 9:37 remaining in the first half at Missouri on Saturday, Mississippi's Anthony Perez launched a 3-point attempt that bounced high off the back rim only to be palmed by teammate Stefan Moody in midair. The 5-foot-10-inch junior dunked it with his right hand before landing on his feet and flexing his arms in front of the Tigers' student section.

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Chatkevicius' 12 points leads South Carolina to 67-50 win

Martin said earlier this week after a loss at LSU that his Gamecocks needed a player to make critical plays that win games. That happened Saturday as South Carolina ended Georgia's five-game win streak and snapped a four-game losing string of its own in a 67-50 victory.

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Ted Robbins collapsed during the stage show of Phoenix Nights

... as staff rushed to the stage with medical equipment and the show at the Manchester Arena was cancelled. Tom Peck, a sports writer for the Independent who was at the show, said: "Horrible atmosphere at phones4u arena. Sold out for Peter Kay's Phoenix ...

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MSU closes deal in men's basketball win over LSU

After losing its last three Southeastern Conference games by a combined total of 16 points, Mississippi State's basketball team used a 19-10 closing stretch to break through, defeating LSU 73-67 in the process. "It means a lot because it gives us a lot of confidence," said MSU coach Rick Ray, whose team improved to 10-11 overall and 3-5 in Southeastern Conference play.

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Ole Miss women face No. 1 South Carolina

If it doesn't, No. 1 South Carolina will make sure today is another forgettable day in the Southeastern Conference.

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Seahawks vs. Patriots: Gameday Predictions

Jan 30, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the Vince Lombardi Trophy and helmets for the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots during a press conference for Super Bowl XLIX at the Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports Super Bowl XLIX kicks off on Sunday as the finale to the 2014-15 season and the Seattle Seahawks have a chance to repeat as champions for the first time since their opponent, the New England Patriots, did it a decade ago.

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USC Ends Skid, Beats Georgia 67-50

Laimonas Chatkevicius scored 12 points, Duane Notice had 11 and South Carolina ended a four-game losing streak with a 67-50 USC Ends Skid, Beats Georgia 67-50 COLUMBIA, S.C. - Laimonas Chatkevicius scored 12 points, Duane Notice had 11 and South Carolina ended a four-game losing streak with a 67-50 Check out this story on WLTX.com: http://on.wltx.com/1BH7RCa South Carolina Gamecocks forward Michael Carrera dunks over Georgia Bulldogs forward/center Yante Maten in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. COLUMBIA, S.C. - Laimonas Chatkevicius scored 12 points, Duane Notice had 11 and South Carolina ended a four-game losing streak with a 67-50 victory over Georgia on Saturday.

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The devaluation of a position group.

So the narrative goes that we'll never again see a first round running back. Despite, at least two very good candidates to buck recent trends this year, we still see the common refrain that running back is just not a position worth investing in in today's game.

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Shaq Evans Made Me Smile

This isn't a very long post, but recently the website "Nothin but Jets " held an interview with 2014 4th rounder Shaq Evans . In a question regarding his expectations for the upcoming 2015 season, part of his response included: "I want to make a name for myself because I don't want Jets fans to think I'm a waste".

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Nadir Ciftci 'devastated' to miss League Cup final

HAVING reached their second successive cup final, the concern for Dundee United is who will be available to contest it. Nadir Ciftci scored the winner in United's 2-1 win over Aberdeen in yesterday's League Cup semi at Hampden but the smile was wiped off the striker's face when he was informed that a booking, to add to the yellow card the club say he picked up against Hibs in an earlier round, means he will be suspended for the final on 15 March.

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Aidan Smith: Foul-mouthed Kim Sears the star

Andy Murray s partner Kim Sears was caught on camera mouthing off seemingly about Czech player Tomas Berdych. Picture: Getty JEEZO, but tennis is tense.

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Australia 2-1 South Korea: Australia kings of Asia

Australia triumphed over South Korea in the Asian Cup final yesterday to cap a remarkable period for a nation which is only just awakening to the possibilities that membership of the Asia set-up provides - on and off the field. Watched by a 76,385-strong crowd, Australia's 2-1 defeat of two-time champions South Korea in extra time at Sydney's Olympic stadium was the country's first Asian Cup title since moving to the Asian zone from Oceania in 2006.

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Promontory Pointers 1-28-15

Jeannette Poulsen reports a busy week. Her son Shannon is staying with her and Orson for a while and is getting settled in.

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Albion survives another close call

Olivia Savage made one 3-point shot all day but it forged a tie with 48 seconds left and Catie Neary, Darian Payne and Savage combined to go 6-for-6 from the free throw line as Albion College edged Alma College, 51-48, in Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association women's basketball action. The Britons weren't looking for Savage to shoot from the perimeter, but she was left wide open in front of the bench when Neary was cut off driving to the basket.

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McNamara knows success brings interest in players

THE satisfaction that Jackie McNamara could take from becoming the first Dundee United manager since Jim McLean 23 years ago to guide the Tayside club to back-to-back domestic finals might have been tempered last night by the thought that yesterday's League Cup semi-final success could mark the last hurrah for his team in its current form. It is understood that both Celtic and Burnley were yesterday involved in renewed negotiations over a deal to entice United to part with midfielder Stuart Armstrong, with both clubs believed to have offered around A 1.5 million for a player United rate in the A 2m bracket.

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2015 in the NL West: Second base

The D-backs hit the ground running in our position by position review of the division. Can they sustain that lead at second? Well... Not exactly a position of strength for the division, with the Dodgers representing the high-water mark for projected production.

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Daily Fantasy Basketball: Turbo FanDuel Lineups For January 31

January 16, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving moves the ball up court against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports There are four games available in the Turbo FanDuel tournaments tonight.

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Super Bowl: Wilson ready to usurp dynasty

Super Bowl XLIX promises to be a bruising clash of cultures as the New England Patriots take on the reigning champions Seattle in Phoenix, Arizona tonight. The free-wheeling, fast-talking Seahawks may be the holders but they are very much the upstarts coming up against the American football aristocrats of New England.

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player of the week - Tayshaun Prince

Newcomer Tayshaun Prince put up a steady 11.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists for the Celtics this week, all while shooting just under 63% from the field. After jumping out of the gate with a pleasantly surprising 2-1 start to a six-game west coast road trip, the Celtics went just 1-3 against Western Conference opponents this week.

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Ottawa Senators fill the net in a 7-2 victory over Arizona Coyotes

Ottawa Senators defenceman Marc Methot did not have a very auspicious start to Saturday's game against the Arizona Coyotes, but it certainly ended well for him and his Senators teammates. Methot had three assists while Mark Stone, Mika Zibanejad, Bobby Ryan and Erik Karlsson each had a goal and an assist apiece as the Ottawa Senators defeated the Arizona Coyotes 7-2.

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Man Utd 3-1 Leicester City: Van Persie ends drought

Just when his barren spell looked unending and United fans were getting anxious, up popped Robin van Persie with a spectacular goal to open the scoring. Picture: Paul Ellis/Getty ROBIN van Persie ended his dry spell with a spectacular finish that propelled Manchester United to a comfortable 3-1 win over Leicester.

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Super Bowl matchup pits '70s-rock legends from Boston against Seattle grunge heroes

... time to think about it I don't really care who wins the Super Bowl. I mean, I've always had a soft spot for Boston sports teams ever since the heyday of Bobby Orr, but as long as I get some nachos I'm good. You can follow Steve Newton at ...

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Old Firm fixture a tale of Kenny Miller's crossing

IF anyone wanted to do a pictorial study of the great Glasgow derby through the ages, all they would require to chart the recent period was to rake out various snaps of Kenny Miller. In the jousting between Celtic and Rangers, no player has sharpened his lance in more different guises than the 35-year-old striker.

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Montreal Canadiens blank Washington Capitals, Carey Price ties Patrick Roy with 29 franchise shutouts

The star goaltender made 36 saves for his second shutout in a row as the Montreal Canadiens got a Max Pacioretty goal at 3:08 of overtime to defeat the Washington Capitals 1-0 on Saturday afternoon. It was a repeat of Montreal's last game Thursday night against the Rangers in New York, when Price got the shutout and Pacioretty scored the game-winner late in another 1-0 win.

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Coming Saturday in R-C sports

Coming Saturday in R-C sports

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Eight Things I Think I Thought About Novak Djokovic's Underwhelming Win Over Stan Wawrinka

I have just got done viewing the full Novak Djokovic-Stan Wawrinka Australian Open semifinal from this morning. It was their third straight meeting at the tournament and all three remarkably enough have gone five sets.

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Lakersa Scott certain Fisher, Jackson will turn Knicks around

Lakers coach Byron Scott and New York Knicks coach Derek Fisher go back a long way as in Scott's final season in the NBA – spent with the Lakers in 1996-97 when Fisher was a rookie on the club. As was Kobe Bryant.

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Report: Walker would borrow to fund transportation projects

Gov. Scott Walker plans to rely on borrowing rather than a gasoline tax increase to fund transportation projects over the next two years. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the governor's plan calls for $1.3 billion in borrowing for transportation, but the state's overall borrowing would drop because Walker wants to delay construction of buildings that don't already have initial approval, including projects in the University of Wisconsin system.

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Pep Guardiola saw his side well beaten in Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg boosted their hopes of catching Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga by inflicting the defending champions' first league defeat this season in some style on Friday night. Bas Dost and Kevin De Bruyne grabbed a brace each as Wolfsburg romped to a fully deserved 4-1 win over Pep Guardiola's men, whose consolation was netted by Juan Bernat.

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Harry the Hawk fights Robin Lopez

Robin Lopez has been travelling around the NBA and beating up mascots, but Harry the Hawk has had enough. Well done, Hawks and Trail Blazers.

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Cerebral palsy isn't stopping this Oak Mountain High student from playing at Carnegie Hall

... "He's fun to be around. He might be quiet at times," Bradley said, noting that Colby really enjoys talking about sports. "We all try to do our best to teach him when we can and try to help him." Comparing the school's band members to a big family, ...

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Injustice League

... "get" it when it comes to both domestic abuse and its connection with head trauma? Researchers at Boston University's Sports Legacy Institute, the foremost concussion center in the country, agree there is more than a coincidental connection between ...

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Ivan Golub The Latest To Come on Board With Al Haymon

Super welterweight Ivan Golub improved to 5-0 last night at the BB Kings Blues Club and Grill in New York City by stopping Rashawn McCain in the first. Max Alperovich of Fight Promotions advised Boxingscene.com on Friday that Golub has signed on with adviser, Al Haymon, who adds to his ever-growing stable of fighters.

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Chicago Bears Rumors: Releasing Jared Allen Would be Foolish

After a 5-11 season ripe with discontent and controversy, Marc Trestman and his coaching staff are out and following his surprising exit from the Denver Broncos , John Fox is in as the replacement. While Chicago has an extensive list of problems that need resolving, the defense as a whole should be chief among them.

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Koncz Withdraws Deadline on Mayweather-Pacquiao Deal

As previously reported, Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum expects a fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to be set in the next few days. Arum told the New York Post on Friday that there is no deal yet, but the two sides are working toward an agreement on a bout that would be the most lucrative in boxing history.

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Teddy Bridgewater didn't want to play for Cleveland Browns in...

Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who's up for Pepsi Rookie of the Year, didn't want to play for the Browns in part because he knew that not everyone in the organization was on board with drafting him, a league source told Northeast Ohio Media Group. Bridgewater, who made the rounds at radio row at the Super Bowl Friday, was selected No.

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Phantoms face Hershey tonight in East Division matchup

Lehigh Valley trails Hershey by six points in the East with the Bears holding one game in hand over the Phantoms. Hershey also has a one-game advantage in the intra-state season series, with a 4-3 lead over the Phantoms and five matchups remaining in the regular season series.

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Red Sox sign Alexi Ogando to one-year contract

... Ogando gets his first save of the year. The Rangers shut out the Astros 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Just days after trading for left-hander Robbie Ross , the Red Sox have brought another former Ranger reliever to Boston, ...

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Arsene Wenger expects good things from his newest signing

... his dynamic (play) going forward. The Arsenal manager revealed the club's statistical research via the American-based sports data performance analysis company StatDNA, which was bought for A 2.16million in December 2012, also indicated it was a move ...

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Meet the a black ops' man behind the Patriotsa success

You have to turn all the way to page 50 of the New England Patriots media guide before you come across the mysterious man many people believe is the secret to the team's success. The man has big, horn-rimmed glasses, a graying mustache and a tuft of slightly mussed hair on his head.

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P.E.T.M. protesting Lopez in Atlanta

"What looked to be a friendly, if not somewhat tense, competition between Lopez and Harry (the Hawk) boiled over in front of a crowd of onlookers, with Lopez eventually resorting to force."

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St. Johna s star Rysheed Jordan in trouble for anti-gay slur

St. John's guard Rysheed Jordan hasn't spoken to the media in his first two seasons with the Red Storm, but social media is allowing the sophomore to create trouble with his words. On Tuesday afternoon, Jordan sent messages to two people on Twitter, calling them a common three-letter anti-gay slur, in response to a tweet from someone in his native Philadelphia who told Jordan to "give daddy a kiss."

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Tim's Take: Super Bowl or delivery room?

One of the Seattle Seahawks' most important players might experience one of the most important moments of his life Sunday, and it might not be at the Super Bowl. That's because Richard Sherman's girlfriend is expecting their first child, possibly on Sunday evening, when he has someplace else to be.

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Patriots should edge Seahawks for fourth Super Bowl win

Graphic shows Patriots and Seahawks team matchups and how theyA a a ll fare in Super Bowl action; 3c x 2 1/2 inches; 146 mm x 63 mm; Adjusts play selection charts; graphic compares Patriots and Seahawks team statistics; 2c x 6 1/2 inches; 96.3 mm x 165 mm; Declare the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady era over after they split their first four games this season. Call them cheaters when their footballs lose too much air.

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Ernie Banks left great memories for teammate Billy Williams

As he approached the casket to pay his respects to Ernie Banks, a steady flow of memories came rushing back to Billy Williams. There were so many from their Hall of Fame careers with the Chicago Cubs and their decades of friendship.

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Piatti says knee recovery on schedule

Ignacio Piatti says his knee feels better, but coach Frank Klopas wants to be careful with the Montreal Impact's star midfielder. Piatti is coming off surgery to repair tendinitis in his left knee and has been training on his own through the first week of camp at Olympic Stadium.

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Carroll says decision is Sherman's if baby arrives early

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick participate in a news conference for NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, in Phoenix. Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick participate in a news conference for NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, in Phoenix.

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Abby Olympians make a splash

The Abbotsford Olympians Swim Club competed at the second L/A OSC novice meet of the season earlier this month, competing against the Langley Olympians Swim Club and the Hyack Swim Club. AOSC was represented by eight swimmers: Alex Leonard, Erik Rexha, Makenzie Uri, Nevaeh Thomson, Marley Arde, Asiah Demsky, Kennedy Rauh and Alexander Delaney.

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Carmelo and Kobe decided they wouldna t work as teammates

It's probably a good thing Carmelo Anthony didn't join the Lakers and bank on the health of buddy Kobe Bryant. Bryant is now out nine months after completely tearing the rotator cuff in his left shoulder and will miss Super Bowl Sunday's not-so-glamorous Knicks-Lakers matchup, which was removed from national TV.

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Judge to Aaron Hernandez jury: Enjoy Super Bowl but be vigilant

That is the question for 12 jurors and six alternates in the Massachusetts murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez when the region's beloved Patriots play in Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday. On a day in which the girlfriend of victim Odin Lloyd took the stand and Lloyd's mother again left the courtroom in tears, Bristol County Superior Court Judge Susan Garsh on Friday had a warning for the jury.

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Media Microscope Results: Jon Johnston of Corn Nation

The Corn Nation community provided their thoughts about Jon Johnston, the managing editor for Corn Nation. Here are the highlights.

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Sale of Deflategate chocolate football nets $20K for charity

A dented chocolate football created by a Pennsylvania candy maker to poke fun at the New England Patriots' "Deflategate" scandal has ended up raising $20,000 for charity. The ball created by Sarris Candies of Canonsburg was auctioned off Friday on KDKA radio to benefit the Dollar Energy Fund, which provides utility assistance for poor residents.

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How Wayne Gretzky Almost Became a Vancouver Canuck

Diehards know the story well, that there were one or more times when Wayne Gretzky could have been a Vancouver Canuck. But in case you needed to hear it again, Elliotte Friedman has all the gut-wrenching, infuriating detail of the fateful blunder by then-team owner John McCaw - a bit of businessman-like aggressiveness that drove Gretz away from the West Coast and into the arms of the Big Apple, where he'd close out his career in 1999.

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Little feels Jets' top line will bounce back

After reeling off a season-high five straight wins before the NHL all-star break, Winnipeg has lost its last two games. During the mini-skid, the top line of Little, Andrew Ladd and Blake Wheeler has been kept off the scoresheet.

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NFL's Goodell seeks to look past 'tough year,' to future

As if wishing made it so, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell described his league - and himself - as having addressed missteps on difficult matters such as domestic violence and being ready to move on. "As an organization, and as an individual, it's been a tough year," Goodell said Friday during his pre-Super Bowl news conference, "but a year of great progress, and I'm excited about the future."

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How the Super Bowl Game-Day Footballs are Being Safeguarded

Footballs sit in a bin before being laced up at the Wilson Sporting Goods Co. factory in Ada, Ohio, Jan. 26, 2015.

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Carroll: Sherman can skip game for baby's birth

PHOENIX  - Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Friday it will be Richard Sherman's decision whether to play in Sunday's Super Bowl if his pregnant girlfriend goes into labor with the couple's first child sooner than expected.

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Tulane men's basketball heads to Temple looking to continue success on the road

Having won three of the first four American Athletic Conference games on the road, the Tulane men's basketball team looks to continue that success on Saturday when they face Temple at 11 a.m. CT in the Liacouras Center. The game will be broadcast live on CBS College Sports Network and can also be heard live on the Tulane IMG Sports Network .

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Carthage pool closed

... housands of readers like you have made Northern New York Newspapers the number one ranked website* for local news and sports coverage in the north country.

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Anthony Davis sits out Friday night's game against Clippers because of groin strain

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis , the Pelicans' All-Star power forward, collides with Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried , is injured while leaping to try and pull in a pass from guard Tyreke Evans, only to land awkwardly with 1:56 to play in the third quarter at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans Wednesday January 28, 2015. recommends, I'm definitely going to go out there and try to do it,'' Davis said.

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Goodell says league addressed missteps

As if wishing made it so, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell described his league - and himself - as having addressed missteps on difficult matters such as domestic violence and being ready to move on.

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Column: Goodell talks a lot, and says very little

... the annual appearance by the commissioner rarely offers much insight into the operations of America's most popular sports league. The supremely insular NFL prefers it that way, and without follow up questions the questions bounce around from topic ...

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How do you eat flaky pastry in a car?

To say the least, my boyfriend and I were not getting along and we were only two days into a two-week road trip. You can imagine the pleasure that comes with confined spaces, silent fuming and the promise of 2000km of road ahead of us.

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Wild About Triala Live Streaming Aaron Hernandez Murder Trial

Wild About Triala is in the courtroom in River Falls, MA, for the Commonwealth of the State of Massachusettes V. Aaron Hernandez murder trial, case number BRCR2013-00983, and will bring viewers gavel to gavel coverage via live streaming video, live tweeting and immediate legal analysis as events unfold in the Super Bowl of trials. Tune in live, each day court is in session, at 8:30 a.m. EST to watch all of the trial action by visiting: Can't watch it live and want to get caught up on all the courtroom drama? Wild About Triala is the only place to access archived video of the trial.

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Patriots should edge Seahawks for fourth Super Bowl win

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick participates in a news conference for NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, in Phoenix. Photo: David J. Phillip, AP New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski runs a sprint next to quarterback Tom Brady during practice Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, in Tempe, Ariz.

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Seahawks repeat a scary prospect for NFL

A win Sunday will stamp the Seahawks as one of the best teams of the Super Bowl era. And, given Seattle's makeup and philosophy, the future for the franchise might be brighter than for any other club.

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After Tweeting for Laughs, Three Twentysomething Alumni from...

... "I can't, I have to drive my daughter to practice." Soccer star Leroux was sent a special breast cancer awareness sports bra created by the SoccerGrls and she posted a picture of it on her personal media page. The SoccerGrl team has become stars in ...

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Record defense is why Seattle will win 2nd straight

The sideshow is over, which means Marshawn Lynch can go back to not talking and this realization can become obvious again: The Seattle Seahawks are still the best defensive team in football. The YGS Group provides digital and printed reprint services for Daily Herald.

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Arizona Wildcats in the NBA Daily Recap: 1/29/15

Aaron Gordon : Gordon made his third start of the season on Thursday night and was serviceable. In 20 minutes played, Gordon scored 5 points while making his lone field goal attempt and sinking a pair of free throws in a 115-100 loss to Milwaukee.

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Celtic midfielder Nir Bitton dismisses claims of hostility ahead of Old Firm clash

As Chelsea and Manchester City prepare for battle at the Bridge, JAMIE REDKNAPP looks at the likely starting line-ups, rates each player and tries to pick a winner in this top-of-the-table showdown De Gea could quit United for Real Madrid as Van Gaal admits for first time that losing keeper is a possibility Fletcher set to sign A 75,000-a-week deal until 2018 with West Ham after Van Gaal confirms United exit As Lampard prepares for his return to Chelsea, JAMIE CARRAGHER writes that he was wrong to join City... and that he can understand why some fans feel betrayed From City reject to United signing via Salford City, the amazing comeback of El Fitouri No Costa? No Fabregas? No hope? One has scored 17 goals, the other has delivered 15 assists... so just how will Chelsea cope? As Mourinho closes ranks again, this is when Chelsea are most dangerous... beware those that operate under his ... (more)

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Marshawn Lynch Needs to Power His Offense Past the New England Patriots

... force, just as he was during the NFC Championship Game. As noted by Pro Football Focus (via Jason Churchill of CBS Sports Radio), a significant percentage of Lynch's rushing yards during a win over the Green Bay Packers came after contact. To be ...

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Orioles, Pearce agree on 1-year deal

The Baltimore Orioles agreed to terms on a one-year deal with unexpected slugger Steve Pearce, the team announced Friday. The deal leaves the Orioles with three remaining arbitration-eligible players: pitchers Zach Britton and Miguel Gonzalez and outfielder Alejandro De Aza.

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BC Hockey vs. Providence: Game Updates

Boston College and Providence wrap up their Hockey East regular season series tonight at Conte Forum. 7:30 p.m., bceagles.com.

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Hawks' Carroll out vs. Trail Blazers

Atlanta Hawks forward DeMarre Carroll was out of the lineup for Friday's game against Portland because of a left Achilles strain.

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Former Colts Wide Receiver Austin Collie Signs with CFL's BC Lions

Former Colts wide receiver Austin Collie is making a return to football, as he signed with the Canadian Football League's BC Lions. At Stampede Blue we try to keep you updated on what some former Colts are doing, and one former Colts' wide receiver is making a return to football, as Austin Collie has signed with the Canadian Football League's BC Lions : Collie was a fourth round selection by the Colts in the 2009 Draft and he showed significant promise as a slot receiver.

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The District Podcast 2015 - Episode 4

It's Super Bowl Week and the District is back from 7pm - 8pm EST! Tonight's guest is NFL draft expert Steve Shoup and Robert Henson returns to bring some sanity to the group.

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5 Reasons Why DeMarco Murray Should Win the NFL MVP

It's that time of year again when members of the media get together and decide who will become the 2014 NFL MVP. Unfortunately, only one exceptional athlete will receive this honor and so far, the lion's share has gone to quarterbacks in the past.

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Browns receiver Josh Gordon says he was caught drinking

Browns receiver Josh Gordon said on Thursday that his latest trouble with the NFL results from having a few drinks with teammates. Gordon said in an open letter on Medium that he accepts responsibility for a failed alcohol test that could bring another suspension from the league.

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KRAVE jerky sale; Serving Super Bowl of 1.25 billion chicken wings?...

See the Index-Tribune's page one story on the sale of Jon Sebastiani's Krave jerky to Hershey Co. "We" will serve and eat 1.25 billion, with a "b," chicken wings in the United States during Sunday's Super Bowl, according to the National Chicken Council, a Washington, D.C., lobbying organization.

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Fire alarm again sounds at Patriots hotel for Super Bowl

A fire alarm sounded for the second time in three nights at the hotel where the New England Patriots are staying for the Super Bowl. Quarterback Tom Brady says he didn't hear it and slept through it.

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NFL: ref inspected footballs properly in AFC title game

NFL officiating chief Dean Blandino says the inspection of the footballs by referee Walt Anderson before the AFC championship game was handled properly. Blandino also said Thursday the process of checking the footballs and security surrounding the inspections will be enhanced for Sunday's Super Bowl.

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Only Brady, Wilfork remain from Patriots' last title team

... category of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, just some of the great athletes in this world and I'm talking different sports, too." On Sunday night, Brady will bring that intensity to his sixth Super Bowl, more starts in that game than any other ...

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Wellesley couple donate Super Bowl tickets to wounded vets

Two very special Patriots fans will be watching Super Bowl XLIX Sunday, thanks to a generous donation from a Wellesley couple. Kenneth Turner was injured during a tour in Afghanistan.

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Stars Above Kitsap | Kitsap Week

Who would have thought the long-awaited Age of Aquarius would arrive as a demonstration of shining possibilities by a football team. Yes, we won the NFC Championship in a dramatic string of miracles, but what we truly witnessed was the principles of Aquarius in dynamic action.

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Tim Brown hopes Hall of Fame wait is over

Tim Brown is once again a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, now for the sixth time since he became eligible in 2010. Once again, the former Raiders wide receiver great is hoping it will finally be his turn to get the call to Canton when the latest class for 2015 is announced Saturday.

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Tori Wegdahl signs letter of intent

Wahkiakum Lady Mule Tori Wegdahl, daughter of Stacey and Mike Wegdahl, signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Walla Walla Community College last Wednesday. Coach Rob Garrett sang her praises and hoped she would consider playing basketball as well. Wegdahl plans to study nursing.

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Andy Murray is preparing for his fourth Australian Open final

Andy Murray spoke of his pride at reaching a fourth Australian Open final in the last six years after winning a bad-tempered semi-final clash with Tomas Berdych on Thursday. Murray recovered from losing the opening set to win 6-7 6-0 6-3 7-5 in three hours and 26 minutes and set up a Sunday showdown with either world number one Novak Djokovic or defending champion Stan Wawrinka.

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Extra Points: Marshawn speaks ... sort of

Immature people tend to handle things in an immature way as evidenced by noted introvert Marshawn Lynch, who finally broke through his ridiculous media silence on Thursday. For the first time since he arrived in Arizona for Super Bowl XLIX, Lynch actually said something other than "I'm here so I don't get fined," ripping into the people who want to talk with him so badly.

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Brady vs. Wilson is a Super QB matchup

Opposing Super Bowl XLIX quarterbacks Tom Brady and Russell Wilson have a mutual friend, Kenny Dichter, the co-founder and CEO of Wheels Up, a private aviation company, and the three engaged in an interesting email chain right before the playoffs started. "I told Kenny, 'Hey, we're probably going to play Tom Brady in the Super Bowl.

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Lady Mules roll over 3 league opponents

The Lady Mules sent Winlock and Mossyrock packing this week with 18 and 14 and points to their names, respectively, and on Tuesday, they handed Morton/White Pass a 15-point loss. Last Thursday, with a tough, clean defense and 43 steals, the Mules allowed Winlock only 34 shots, sending the Cardinals to the line just one time.

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Former Raiderette files class-action lawsuit against the team

... says. State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, on Thursday introduced a bill that would require professional sports teams to recognize their cheerleaders as employees to protect them from workplace abuse. "NFL teams and their billionaire ...

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Sharks one of five teams creating new Pacific Division in AHL

The Sharks and four other NHL teams confirmed one of the worst kept secrets in hockey Tuesday with the announcement that their American Hockey League development teams will form a new Pacific Division next season. All five teams will be based in California a decade after the idea was first kicked around and two years after the conversations got serious with the Sharks among the teams most interested in making it happen.

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Desert stars: Celebs converge on Phoenix for Super Bowl 49

... events that are open to anyone who buys a ticket. Here's a look at some of the places where stars from the sports and entertainment worlds will mix and mingle: Participants in this year's Madden Bowl better bring their A game - or expect to be the ...

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Kyrie Irving Named NBA All-Star Reserve

... lf against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 101-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports The NBA All-Star reserves have been announced and Kyrie Irving was one of the last players named to the team.

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Lynch gives most extensive answers of Super Bowl week

" After a couple of days of giving only scripted answers, Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch made his most extensive comments of Super Bowl week. "All week I told y'all what's up and for some reason y'all continue to come back," he said at a news conference on Thursday.

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Brazilian organizers say IndyCar opener has been canceled

The television network promoting the event released a brief statement saying the decision was made "unilaterally" by the local government in Brasilia. "Band will inform in the next few days how those who have bought tickets will be reimbursed.

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Mississippi Grind Movie Review

Gambling can be a serious addiction, and as a result it is used as the subject of a number of films. The rush of the bet and the endless cycle of owing money to loan sharks and other creditors is rarely a positive or optimistic situation, but the characters involved are often fascinating people.

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Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel proposal includes developer George Laham

A group that includes the same people who helped develop the Kansas Star Casino and the Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City now hopes to build a $62 million casino in southeast Kansas. Kansas Crossing Casino filed an application with the Kansas Lottery on Thursday morning to build the Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel at the intersection of Highways 400 and 69 in Pittsburg.

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NFL: Ref inspected footballs properly in AFC title game

" NFL officiating chief Dean Blandino says the inspection of the footballs by referee Walt Anderson before the AFC Championship was handled properly. Blandino also said on Thursday the process of inspecting the balls and security surrounding the inspections will be enhanced for Sunday's Super Bowl.

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Aston Villa: Defender Jores Okore reveals why he snubbed Champions League clubs to join Villa

Okore ready to put his "flawless" communication with Ciaran Clark to the test against big boys Arsenal and Chelsea in the coming weeks Aston Villa's man-of-the-moment Jores Okore is relishing the chance to test himself against the Premier League's elite. The in-form defender will line up against Arsenal on Sunday and has already earmarked the next home clash against Chelsea as a stand-out fixture.

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Tom Gamble rejoins 49ers as senior personnel executive

Gamble spent the past two seasons as the vice president of player personnel for the Philadelphia Eagles. The team revamped its front office after the season, and the Eagles said they agreed to part ways.

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Quarter-finalists aiming for Olympic qualification spot

Doha: The four teams that were defeated in the quarter-finals of the 24th Men's Handball World Championship - Croatia, Germany, Slovenia and Denmark - are now focused on trying to earn a spot in the Olympic qualification tournament. Each team will want to at least win one of their last two last matches at Qatar 2015.

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Richard Sherman hoping his unborn son is a a oedisciplined young mana until after Super Bowl

In a first-person piece for Sports Illustrated, Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman revealed some big news, announcing that girlfriend Ashley Moss is pregnant with the couple's first child , a boy who is due, as Sherman put it in the article, "any day now." So while that's obviously exciting news for Sherman and Moss, it does create a question of timing.

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We have more options than Qatar, says Poland's Szmal

Polish goalkeeper Slawomir Szmal shakes hands with Croatian players after a quarter-final match of the 24th Men's Handball World Championship, at the Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya Arena in Doha on Wednesday. He was named IHF World Handball Player of the Year in 2009, he was a world championship silver medallist in 2007 and bronze medallist in 2009.

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Cordele city commissioner taking leave of absence

A new transportation bill proposed by republican leaders in Georgia would do away with gas sales tax but add excise tax on the front end of 29.2 cents a gallon.An excise tax would be most likely raise gas prices at the pump. A new transportation bill proposed by republican leaders in Georgia would do away with gas sales tax but add excise tax on the front end of 29.2 cents a gallon.An excise tax would be most likely raise gas prices at the pump.

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HGTV Casting Call

A new transportation bill proposed by republican leaders in Georgia would do away with gas sales tax but add excise tax on the front end of 29.2 cents a gallon.An excise tax would be most likely raise gas prices at the pump. HG TV is coming to Thomasville and they are looking for some small town residents for a new show Saving America wants folks who are moving back to a small town or moving to a small town from a big city for the first time.They want to find folks with a story and wanting to renovate a unique home.

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No. 4 Blue Devils dismiss junior Rasheed Sulaimon from team

Coach Mike Krzyzewski said in a statement that Sulaimon "has been unable to consistently live up to the standards required to be a member of our program. "It is a privilege to represent Duke University and with that privilege comes the responsibility to conduct oneself in a certain manner," he said.

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Super Bowl 2015: Katy Perry like Marshawn Lynch also 'just here so I don't get fined'

Perry, 30, said she feels blessed to perform on the Super Bowl stage "at such a young age." She said she enjoyed past Super Bowl performances from Beyonce and Madonna, and what she adds "is some lightheartedness."

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Special Report: Journey to the Super Bowl- Ricardo Lockette

... with the 49ers and Bears. Sunday marks his third Super Bowl appearance in the last four years; a feat unheard of in sports. "Talking about watching your name sake, to see that L-o-c-k-e-t-t-e on the back of his shirt is just amazing. It's awesome," ...

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Serena aims for 19th major in Aussie final vs Sharapova

Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrates after defeating her compatriot Madison Keys in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. Photo: Bernat Armangue, AP Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates after defeating her compatriot Ekaterina Makarova in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015.

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In 'monumental shift' for league, AHL announces formation of Pacific Division

Goalie Dustin Tokarski and the Norfolk Admirals won the Calder Cup in 2011-12. The franchise is relocating to San Diego next season.

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Super Bowl 2015: Celebrities to converge on Phoenix

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NFL: Reported Concussions Down 25 Percent This Season

The number of recorded concussions dropped 25 percent during the regular season, according to the NFL, even as injury reporting and trips to injured reserve list rose overall. Data released by the league Thursday shows there were 111 concussions in games during the 2014 regular season, down from 148 in 2013, and 173 in 2012, a 36 percent drop over that three-year span.

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Much-hyped Andrew Wiggins fulfilling promise in Minnesota

In the throes of a sometimes-contentious negotiation on a contract extension with the Timberwolves , Ricky Rubio sat down at a table and started to recount the reasons he wanted to stay in Minnesota. His first three seasons were filled with disappointment, injuries and losses, and the Wolves had recently traded the only established star they have had since Kevin Garnett .

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Katy Perry promises 'lions and sharks' for Super Bowl

Katy Perry promises 'lions and sharks' for Super Bowl She even talked about DeflateGate. Check out this story on mycentraljersey.com: http://usat.ly/1KddnkJ Katy Perry reveals that she wants to create one giant 'sing-along' as she prepares for her performance at the Super Bowl halftime show.

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AP Explains: Super Bowl stadium full of unique features

In this aerial photo, the playing field for the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game is rolled into the University of Phoenix Stadium, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. The Super Bowl game between the New England Pa... .

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Braves sign Eric Stults

Add another name to the list of fifth starter candidates for the Braves. According to Mark Bowman of MLB.com, Atlanta has signed left-hander Eric Stults to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

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UNR students finalists in innovative Disney design contest

Imagine a subway system underground that would take travelers not just on a physical destination but on an imaginative one through the planet's deepest oceans, its greenest jungles or through the stars and beyond. University of Nevada, Reno seniors Gabrielle Bachand, Andrew McNeilly and Nolan Nicholson have designed a concept called "Line 55" that would allow passengers in Chicago to take a literary journey as they move from place to place through the city by rail.

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Browns receiver Josh Gordon says he was caught drinking

Browns receiver Josh Gordon said on Thursday that his latest trouble with the NFL results from having a few drinks with teammates. Gordon said in an open letter on Medium that he accepts responsibility for a failed alcohol test that could bring another suspension from the league.

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Red Sox, Nava agree to 1-year deal

The Boston Red Sox avoided arbitration with outfielder/first baseman Daniel Nava, agreeing to a one-year deal on Thursday. The 31-year-old spent most of the 2014 season with the Red Sox, batting .270 along with 21 doubles, four home runs, 37 RBI, 33 walks, and 41 runs scored in 113 games.

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Lady Railsplitters get past Brevard

Freshman guard Ross Mathis capped a career night with a game-sealing three-pointer as the Lady Railsplitters outlasted the Brevard Tornados 70-65 in a back-and-forth SAC contest on Wednesday. In a game that featured 13 lead changes and 12 ties, Lincoln Memorial finished on the winning end of the final momentum shift.

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Lions already propose expanded replay for officiating

The Detroit Lions, feeling burned by a non-interference call in a playoff loss to Dallas, already have proposed expanding the use of instant replay for coaches' challenges. Dean Blandino, the NFL's officiating director, said Thursday the competition committee will look into adding to what calls are reviewable, as it does each year.

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Chelsea agree to include Salah in Cuadrado deal

By Manuele Baiocchini Chelsea have agreed to sign Juan Cuadrado from Fiorentina with Mohamed Salah moving in the opposite direction on an 18-month loan deal according to Goal . The Premier League leaders will pay a 33 million for the Colombia international, who starred at the 2014 World Cup and had attracted strong interest from Manchester United last summer.

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Mizzou AD Mike Alden stepping down

Missouri athletics director Mike Alden announced Thursday that he will step down from the job he's held since 1998. "After several months of contemplation, I have decided that it is time for a change, both for me and for the university that I so dearly love," Alden said in a statement.

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ProFootbballTalk: Odell Beckham Jr. and Tyrann Mathieu reunite

This is an unofficial and independent source of news and information not affiliated with any team(s) or the National Football League (NFL).

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Report: 49ers likely to hire Geep Chryst as offensive coordinator

The club "is expected" to tab assistant Geep Chryst to oversee the offense , Albert Breer of NFL Media reported Wednesday night. The 52-year-old Chryst was the 49ers' quarterbacks coach the last four seasons.

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AP Source: Angels avoid arbitration with David Freese

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that third baseman David Freese has avoided arbitration with the Los Angeles Angels, agreeing to a one-year deal for $6.425 million. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Wednesday because the Angels have not announced the move.

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Hot Ticket: The Super Bowl

Jermaine Kearse, right, of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with Luke Willson, centre, after catching the game-winning touchdown in against the Green Bay Packers during the 2015 NFC Championship game in Seattle. Jermaine Kearse, right, of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with Luke Willson, centre, after catching the game-winning touchdown in against the Green Bay Packers during the 2015 NFC Championship game in Seattle.

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Seahawks send gifts to Russell Wilson Elementary

Seahawks send gifts to Russell Wilson Elementary They used their gift to make a pretty incredible photo opportunity Check out this story on KREM.com: Students received signs from the Seahawks that read, "I'm In." The students then decided to use a little math and put those signs to use.

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Kobe Bryant has surgery, expected to be out for 9 months

" Kobe Bryant's season is officially over after having surgery to repair his torn right rotator cuff Wednesday. Bryant is expected to need nine months to recover from his third straight season-ending injury.

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LeBron sitting out with sprained right wrist

" Cavaliers superstar LeBron James will sit out Wednesday night's game against Portland with a sprained right wrist sustained in a hard fall at Detroit. James got hurt late in the third quarter on Tuesday when he fell after trying to block a shot by Pistons guard Jodie Meeks.

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Roy stars for England Lions

Jason Roy smashed a stunning century to set England Lions on the way to a 2-0 lead in their one-day series against South Africa A, although they were given a fright by the home opener Reeza Hendricks. Roy, who had top-scored in the low-scoring opening match in Bloemfontein with 43, piled into the South Africa A bowlers on a Kimberley pitch which justified its reputation as a batsmen's paradise, hitting 13 fours and six sixes after the Lions had been put in.

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Surprise players often star in Super Bowls

The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks wouldn't be playing in the Super Bowl on Sunday if it weren't for their superstars. But both teams got here with lesser-known players coming up big at key times.

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Hackett lands with Jaguars as QB coach

The wait for Nathaniel Hackett is over. According to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, the former offensive coordinator of the Buffalo Bills has decided to become the quarterbacks coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2015.

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Sabres Zadorov said he deserved suspension

Nikita Zadorov was back at practice in Edmonton, but won't play Thursday against the Oilers. Zadorov was extremely sorry for what happened and took responsibility, "I didn't get onto the plane because they sold more tickets than seats on the plane and there were no other planes to put me on because they were also full, so I got to stay there another day.

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Stewart acquires sprint car series tour

Tony Stewart won't be back in a sprint car, by his own estimation, for "a very, very long time." But the three-time NASCAR champion can't bear to be away from the grass-roots level of racing, and he has added another piece to his growing portfolio by acquiring the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series - one of the oldest, traveling sprint car organizations in the country.

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AP Source: RHP Casey Janssen, Nationals agree to contract

The move is an attempt by the Nationals to add late-game relief help to their bullpen following the trade that sent eighth-inning setup man Tyler Clippard, a two-time NL All-Star, to the Oakland Athletics for infielder Yunel Escobar. Shortly after that swap this month, Washington general manager Mike Rizzo said he felt the reigning NL East champions would be able to find a substitute for Clippard without adding anyone new to the organization.

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Husky tip-off: UConn men at Cincinnati

UCONN MEN AT CINCINNATI: UConn , winners of five of its last seven, beat the Bearcats 62-56 on Jan. 10 at the XL Center . Huskies lead the series 11-5.

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Surprise loss for Eain as Malaysia check into Asian Junior meet quarter-finals

Malaysia's Mohd Fareez Izwan in action against Mohammad Al-Terki of Kuwait in Pool B match of the CIMB Foundation Asian Junior Team Championships at National Squash Centre in Bukit Jalil. - M AZHAR/The Star PETALING JAYA: Three-time British Junior Open champion Ng Eain Yow suffered a shocking loss as Malaysia strolled into the boys' quarter-finals of the CIMB Foundation Asian Junior Team Championships at the National Squash Centre in Bukit Jalil.

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Barcelona and Tottenham advance in cups

Neymar scored twice, and Barcelona won 3-2 at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night to reach the Copa del Rey semifinals on 4-2 aggregate. Barcelona will play Villarreal or Getafe, who play Thursday following the Yellow Submarine's 1-0 win in the first leg.

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Tracie won't get a ticket to Singapore SEA Games

The 21-year-old, who underwent a hip surgery in October, was informed by the Malaysian Gymnastics Federation that she would not be considered for the biennial Games. "I understand the decision because I'm still undergoing rehabilitation.

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OU softball: Three Sooners on USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Top 50 Watch List

OU softball has three players on USA Softball's Collegiate Player of the Year Top 50 Watch List. Senior first baseman Lauren Chamberlain, senior pitcher/infielder Shelby Pendley and junior pitcher Kelsey Stevens have each been tabbed as preseason players to watch.

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Kansas City Royals Tickets Available at Blood Drive

Are you interested in free Kansas City Royals tickets for possibly saving a life? If so, then the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City has two blood drives in the next day or two where, for donating, you can earn free tickets to a game in April. In order to get these tickets, one would need to donate either tomorrow, at Kresie and Penzler, 6001 SW 6th Ave in Topeka KS between 10:00AM and 3:00PM, or on Friday at the Shawnee County Library, 1615 Southwest 8th Ave in Topeka KS between 9:00AM and 2:00PM.

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McIlroy seeks Dubai win as Dublin court date looms

Rory McIlroy will appear in a Dublin court next week to resolve a multi-million dollar legal battle with his former agents, yet the world number one insists he is focussed on golf as he returns to competitive action at the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday. The Northern Irishman terminated his contract with Dublin-based Horizon Sports Management in September 2013 to form his own management company, prompting a protracted legal dispute that will be heard in a Dublin court next week.

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OSU Hoops: Cowboys Recruit Evans Named McDonald's All American

... Former Cowboy Marcus Smart made the team in 2012. John Helsley grew up in Del City, reading all the newspapers and sports magazines he could get his hands on. And Saturday afternoons, when the Major League Game of the Week was on, he'd keep a ...

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Arie in the lead at Harvard with a two-stroke advantage

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's Arie Irawan Fauzi shot a career-best nine-under 63 to grab a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Asian Development Tour sanctioned PGM Sime Darby Harvard Championship. The 24-year-old Arie reeled in seven birdies in his first 11 holes at the Harvard Golf and Country Club in Kedah before bogeying the 12th for his only blemish of the day.

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Oklahoma City Energy FC signs Daniel Gonzalez

... hael Harris , Daniel Gonzalez. Chris Brannick is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, where he served as Sports Editor of The Vista, UCO's student newspaper. Originally from Utica, N.Y., he graduated from Sallisaw High School in 2003.

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Soccer-Ronaldo handed two-match ban for kicking opponent

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo has been given a two-match ban following his dismissal for kicking out at an opponent during their La Liga clash with Cordoba last Saturday, the Spanish league said on Wednesday. Ronaldo was unable to make an impact in the match and his frustration saw him first lash out with his hand at Jose Crespo, which the referee missed, and then minutes later kick out at Edimar for which he was sent off.

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JDT out to end their winless streak against Pahang

Last season, the Southern Tigers won the Super League crown but were winless in five matches against the Elephants. Pahang earned the bragging rights with three wins and two draws.

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Arsenal's Campbell joins Villarreal on loan

Arsenal forward Joel Campbell has joined Villarreal on loan for the rest of the season, the Spanish club said on Tuesday. The Costa Rican's move to Spain is part of a deal in which Arsenal are set to sign Villarreal's Brazilian defender Gabriel Paulista, who has passed a medical in London, British media reported.

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P.J. Williams: 2015 NFL Draft Scouting Report

January 1, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back P.J. Williams in defense position against the Oregon Ducks in the 2015 Rose Bowl college football game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Florida State cornerback P.J. Williams is one of the top corners in this draft class.

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After disappointing loss, Canucks meet before practice to discuss identity

Coming off an uninspired loss in the first game after the NHL all-star break, Willie Desjardins had a pointed chat with his Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday morning. "We talked about our team identity," the head coach said of the meeting before practice.

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China stint for national divers approved

... as his request for a lengthy training stint in China has been approved and the visas sorted out. The National Sports Council (NSC) have given the nod for Zhuliang to take 15 divers for a five-week long training stint in Guangzhou. Commonwealth Games ...

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Might Seahawks' Schneider Be Best GM In NFL?

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider, center, addresses the media during Super Bowl XLIX Media Day at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix on Jan. 27, 2015. PHOENIX - Give Pete Carroll the opportunity to campaign for someone or something he believes in and he'll gladly jump at the chance.

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Kobe Bryant has surgery, expected to be out for 9 months

Kobe Bryant is expected to be ready for the start of next season after the Los Angeles Lakers superstar underwent surgery on his torn right rotator cuff. Neal ElAttrache and Steve Lombardo performed the two-hour surgery.

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Unworthy scandal

'Deflategate' reminds us again why we've come to hate the two-week gap between the league championship games and the Super Bowl. Every year, some silly story fills that sports news vacuum and gets far more attention than it deserves.

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Surprise players often star in Super Bowls

In this Feb. 2, 2014, file photo, Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Malcolm Smith reacts as he returns an interception for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Slowed by injuries since the offseason, Smith is still an important part of Seattle's special teams, but he rarely sees the field on defense. The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks wouldn't be playing in the Super Bowl on Sunday if it weren't for their superstars.

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4 minor leaguers suspended for drug violations

New York Yankees shortstop Tyler Palmer was penalized after testing positive for a banned amphetamine, and a second positive test for a drug of abuse. He is on the team's Gulf Coast League roster.

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Novak Djokovic Advances to Semifinals

Novak Djokovic reached his 25th Grand Slam semifinal by beating No. 8 Milos Raonic, 7-6 , 6-4, 6-2 at the Australian Open on Wednesday.

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Doping case gives unwanted attention to Olympic host nation

... on what he called a "culture of taking supplements" in Brazil. "Parents and coaches and swimmers and athletes in all sports in Brazil really have the strong belief they will not be able to achieve anything is they don't have the supplements," he ...

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D-League Teammates Ejected for Fighting Each Other

The incident occurred late in the third quarter of a game Tuesday between Iowa, an affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Rio Grande Vipers. A broadcast of the game showed pushing and shoving behind the Iowa bench during a timeout.

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Clippers' Matt Barnes Fined for Slur at Fan

An NBA spokesman says Matt Barnes' $25,000 fine was for inappropriate language directed toward a fan, not Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver, as the Clippers forward alleged. Barnes was penalized Tuesday by the league for an incident it says occurred with 4:28 remaining in the second quarter of the Clippers' 120-100 victory in Phoenix on Sunday.

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Richard Petty Motorsports committed to running Hornish Jr.

Sam Hornish Jr. speaks to the media during the NASCAR Charlotte Motor Speedway media tour in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015. Richard Petty speaks to the media during the NASCAR Charlotte Motor Speedway media tour in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015.

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For late figure skater Cranston, art was 'obsession'-Image1

The painting "A Married Couple," by Toller Cranston is shown in a handout photo. Once Cranston left the ice behind, he focused his restless creative ingenuity on art. And it became a "terrifying obsession" for the figure-skating great, who died on the weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Keith Walker

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Reno's Jitloff Joins Five Locals on World Championship Team

... each event. a For the first time ever, the Championships will be broadcast live in the USA on NBC, NBCSN or Universal Sports, with live streaming on NBC Sports Live Extra. Men Name, hometown, birthdate, USSA club, past World Champs Will Brandenburg, ...

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Shop Owner Makes Chocolate Deflated Football

A Pennsylvania candy maker is getting a big kick out of the New England Patriots' scandal over some deflated footballs. The Observer-Reporter reports that Bill Sarris had his Canonsburg staff make a chocolate football with a big dent in the side.

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Diamondbacks hire Joe Carter as special assistant

It's the first front office type of job for Carter, who played for six different teams - most famously the Toronto Blue Jays - between 1983-1998. Carter was a .216/.310/.412 hitter in 51 career at-bats against new Diamondbacks general manager Dave Stewart.

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Patriots' fans arrive at Arizona after the snow storm

On Wednesday, we started to find some fans as they arrived at the airport from Boston and Providence. "Every other flight was cancelled so I'm very, very lucky.

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Boston College Basketball vs. Louisville: How To Watch

Tonight's game between the Boston College Eagles and Louisville Cardinals on the Heights starting at 9:00 p.m. Eastern will be televised by the ACC Network. Those of you in Boston, Springfield and Holyoke can catch the game locally on TV 38. If you can't find the game locally, you can watch live online at http://ift.tt/1ttNVVI or ESPN3 .

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Homestead's Swanigan named McDonald's All-American

Homestead senior Caleb Swanigan became the latest boys basketball player from Fort Wayne to be selected a McDonald's All-American, as announced Wednesday on ESPNU.

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Redskins hire Matt Cavanaugh as QBs Coach

May 10, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Coy talks to quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh after the rookie minicamp on Friday. Mandatory Credit: Reid Compton-USA TODAY Sports The Washington Redskins have added another position coach to their staff as they've hired Matt Cavanaugh as the quarterbacks coach .

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Patriots' Brady fighting flu bug

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is in the fourth or fifth day fighting a flu bug that first infected his children and has waylaid his wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels said Brady's illness is not a serious concern and is not impacting preparation.

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Stanford students say they're saddened but not surprised by rape report

After Stanford University Swimmer is accused of rape, students walk down Lomita Ct. where on January 28, 2015 in Palo Alto, Calif., near where the incident happened. Stanford University's Brock Turner swims during a meet against University of the Pacific on Jan. 10. Turner will be charged in the rape of a woman he met at a campus party, Santa Clara County prosecutors said.

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NFL investigators reach out to Columbia physics...

... and the investigation is expected to last several more weeks. Wells' statement came after Jay Glazer of FOX Sports reported earlier Monday that NFL investigators are focused on a Patriots' locker room attendant, who allegedly took the game balls ...

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Mississippi, Mississippi St try to improve SEC hoop standing

Mississippi is out to prove it is among the elite basketball teams in the Southeastern Conference. Mississippi State wants to show its recent surge is no fluke.

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Long after Twitter feud, Revis, Sherman pledg...

Now they get to state their case on the NFL's biggest stage - Revis' New England Patriots against Sherman's Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl. They have a bit of history, these two, a Twitter feud from a couple of years ago.

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Walker proposes plan to help fund Bucks arena

... off the bond by 2046. "I think it's arguably the most fiscally conservative idea in the country for a professional sports team," Walker said at a Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce meeting. "We're having them pay their own way. It's not ...

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Simoneau, Thomas are Pan Am favourites

... don't think we could move." "How I like to explain it is synchronized swimming is a mix of a whole bunch of different sports," Simoneau added. "We train diving, gymnastics, speed swimming, strength and conditioning, weightlifting, all into one sport ...

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Offbeat indicator: Seahawks win would benefit stocks

A win by the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 2015 would benefit stocks, according to a long-running but offbeat indicator. Offbeat indicator: Seahawks win would benefit stocks A win by the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 2015 would benefit stocks, according to a long-running but offbeat indicator.

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Toronto FC sends Dominic Oduro to Montreal

A logjam in midfield and the need for some payroll flexibility prompted Toronto FC to ship Ghana winger/forward Dominic Oduro to the Montreal Impact on Tuesday. On Monday, Toronto general manager Tim Bezbatchenko hinted at some future transactions by saying teams can always make moves if they're willing to make tough choices.

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Katy Perry Gets Super Bowl Pedicure

Katy Perry is about to perform for the biggest audience of her career Sunday when she plays live at Super Bowl XLIX's halftime show. Should she knock out "Roar" during the program, Katy might have one fan in a particular New England Patriots star.

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Utah parents who killed selves, children feared apocalypse

Police say five members of a Utah family found dead last fall died from methadone and other drugs, and interviews with people who knew them revealed the parents worried about a "pending apocalypse." A Utah couple and their three children who were found dead in their home last fall overdosed on drugs after the parents told friends they were concerned about a pending apocalypse, authorities said Tuesday.

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Chelsea reaches League Cup final with victory over Liverpool

Branislav Ivanovic headed Chelsea into the League Cup final with a 1-0 victory over Liverpool on Tuesday, settling an enthralling semifinal in extra time. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Ivanovic rose to meet Willian's free kick in the 94th minute at Stamford Bridge to secure Chelsea's progress.

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Live Thread: Cavs @ Pistons

Detroit drubbed the good guys 103-80 the 28th of December, and tonight Cleveland seeks revenge. Lots has happened for both teams since.

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Victor Mansaray called to US U18s for 2015 Copa Chivas Tournament

Victor Mansaray is still in high school. He's already a professional soccer player who is training with the first team, still playing in Academy games and now is again representing the United States.

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DeAndre Yedlin 'settled in nicely' at Tottenham, Brad Friedel insists

DeAndre Yedlin has yet to make his Tottenham Hotspur debut. In fact, he's not even with Tottenham at the moment after being released to join the United States national team ahead of some friendlies.

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Clint Dempsey raps on America's Pregame: 'Might slap a Canuck with a hockey puck'

Clint Dempsey was at it again, rapping for a sports show host that wasn't sure what else to ask about ... or maybe this is all part of his plan. Dempsey is asked to rap so often, it seems, that maybe his "people" are encouraging these questions.

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Red Sox send Anthony Ranaudo to Rangers for Robbie Ross

With the deal Tuesday night, Texas got the 6-foot-7 right-hander who didn't sign after being picked by the Rangers out of a New Jersey high school in the 11th round of the 2007 draft. Ranaudo then went to LSU and was taken by Boston as a supplemental first-round pick in the 2010 draft.

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Andy Murray, pictured, celebrates a winning point during his victory over Nick Kyrgios

Andy Murray set his sights on getting the better of an old friend after ending home hopes in the Australian Open in ruthless style in Melbourne. Murray silenced a 15,000-strong crowd on Rod Laver Arena by using all his experience to beat talented teenager Nick Kyrgios 6-3 7-6 6-3 and set up a clash with Czech Tomas Berdych, who had earlier dispatched Rafael Nadal in similar fashion.

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Sporting KC signs defender Ellis, midfielder Carrasco

The 23-year-old Ellis will be entering his fifth season with the club. He's appeared in 27 games across all competitions, scoring the winning goal against Cruz Azul in the Champions League last year.

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Oklahoma's Lattin comes from family of basketball greats

Yes, if you're familiar with college basketball history, or you've seen "Glory Road," the name on the back of No. 12's jersey does look familiar.

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Top Jim Brown Cards of All-Time

One of the all-time greats in NFL history, Jim Brown was a special talent that put forth, arguably, the most productive career in league history despite leaving football for good at age 29. Debuting at an iconic period for football card collecting, Jim Brown cards, especially his vintage releases, remain very popular with collectors. A unique combination of speed and size, Jim Brown was a game changer at running back during his nine seasons with the Cleveland Browns.

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Sidibe, heart of Stags, hurting, and so is Fairfield

He is the heart, the soul and the guts of the Fairfield Stags men's basketball team. And Amadou Sidibe is so much more.

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2015 Panini Super Bowl XLIX Private Signings Football Cards

The 2015 Panini Super Bowl XLIX Private Signings football cards are exclusives released in conjunction with a special promotion on Panini's online shop . Available for a limited time leading up to the big game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

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A 2015 fantasy football preview of sorts, Part 3

Super Bowl predictions and 'The Office' highlight the final part of the first ever e-mail exchange between our own Daniel Kelley and John Daigle. Earlier this morning, Daniel Kelley and John Daigle made the mistake of willingly releasing Part I and 2 of their e-mail conversation from this past weekend to readers.

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Tony Stewart: 'I'm going back to being me'

"When they counted down 2014, I was never so happy to see that number off the calendar," Stewart said Tuesday. "I'm ready to put the last two years behind me and never look back.

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Ekaterina Makarova, pictured, makes a backhand return during her victory over Simona Halep

Maria Sharapova has revealed how avoiding another ticking-off from her father was behind her impressive run to the semi-finals of the Australian Open. Since saving two match points against Alexandra Panova in the second round, Sharapova has lost just 10 games in reaching the last four, where she will face fellow Russian Eka terina Makarova after the pair enjoyed surprisingly one-sided quarter-final victories on Tuesday.

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Taylor Swift accounts hacked -- nude pics on way?

Taylor Swift and her people didn't waste time Tuesday going on the PR offensive against so-called elite hackers who threatened to release nude photos of her. Hackers affiliated with the Lizard Squad, which has also claimed recent disruptions of Facebook, Instagram and Malaysia Airlines websites, seized control of the pop star's Twitter and Instagram accounts, Us magazine reported.

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Are the Patriots deflating Super Bowl XLIX's impact?

Super Bowls are old hat for the New England Patriots and their partisans. It's Bill Belichick and Tom Brady's sixth Super Bowl trip since 2000.

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In Case You Were Wondering, Marshawn Lynch Is Here For One Reason

Addressing journalists at the Super Bowl media day, Marshawn Lynch had only one message: "I'm just here so I won't get fined." Whatever the question, Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has the answer.

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Toronto FC send Dominic Oduro to Montreal Impact read comments

A logjam in midfield and the need for some payroll flexibility prompted Toronto FC to ship Ghana winger/forward Dominic Oduro to the Montreal Impact on Tuesday. On Monday, Toronto general manager Tim Bezbatchenko hinted at some future transactions by saying teams can always make moves if they're willing to make tough choices.

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Top Seahawks quotes from Super XLIX Bowl Media Day

Super Bowl media day is a lot more about silliness than it is football - there was a guy wearing a barrel credentialed as "media" - so while there were some real football answers given, this is a more lighthearted look at some of the funny and interesting things said Tuesday. You'll notice a lot of Michael Bennett on this list because, well, Michael Bennett's a funny dude.

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Martin Brodeur: 7 memorable moments of his stellar career January 27, 7:11 PM Et

The Montreal native and 10-time all-star accomplished plenty during that time, winning three Stanley Cups, two Olympic gold medals with Team Canada, four Vezina Trophies as the NHL's best netminder while setting regular-season goaltending records for wins , shutouts , games played and minutes played . In an otherwise disappointing evening, an out-of-position Brodeur made a highlight-reel lunge to his right, getting his stick out and robbing the Leafs' Kessel of his league-leading 11th goal of the season.

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MMAC leaders expect Gov. Walker's leadership will sway conservatives on arena plan

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker explains his arena-funding proposal that includes projections for increased income tax revenue from NBA players. Now comes the hard part, which involves Walker and the owners of the Milwaukee Bucks convincing state legislators that his plan will deliver what he has promised: No additional tax burden except on NBA players and no risk that the state would lose money if the Bucks would leave Milwaukee while the payments remain on the state's arena debt.

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Olympian Clara Hughes thrilled with doc about mental health issues

Clara Hughes speaks to an audience gathered at Citadel High School's Spatz Theatre in April after cycling into town for Clara's Big Ride Let's Talk campaign tour for mental health awareness. The documentary chronicling her journey airs Wednesday on CTV.

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MSU Study: Super Results From Early Super Bowl TV Commercials

For advertisers planning to buy commercial time during this year's Super Bowl, it's not a matter of if they'll buy, but when their ads will air. Although the airtime could cost more, earlier in the game is better, according to Robert Kolt, a Michigan State University instructor of advertising and public relations who tracks and analyzes the high-profile Super Bowl ads.

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Lady Gaga collaborates with Giorgio Moroder for new album

Los Angeles, Jan 27: Pop star Lady Gaga' s new album is being worked on by Giorgio Moroder. The critically-acclaimed producer has revealed that he has written "five or six" tracks for the forthcoming studio record, but he missed a recent studio session with Gaga because he fell ill, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

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Get your game notes: Lightning at Hurricanes

Tonight on NBCSN, it's the Carolina Hurricanes hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning at 7:30 p.m. ET. Following are some game notes, as compiled by the NHL on NBC research team: a Drouin won the fastest skater competition as a member of Team Foligno, with a time of 13.103 seconds.

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The Tampa Bay Lightning will look to stretch its win streak to four games tonight when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes. Tampa won the first two meetings between the two clubs in December.

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Manchester United Transfer News: Aymeric Laporte a Perfect Fit for Red Devils

The opportunity to acquire one of the world's finest young central defenders is not something that comes around very often. Manchester United , it would appear, are in the aforementioned privileged position and should do everything in their power to bring young Athletic Club defender He's a player who may cost a whopping 32 million, as noted by Hannah Duncan of Metro , and someone who may not adapt immediately to the notoriously abrasive nature of English football.

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Cesc Fabregas Injury: Updates on Chelsea Star's Hamstring and Return

Chelsea received some devastating news on Tuesday after it was revealed star midfielder Cesc Fabregas picked up a hamstring injury against Liverpool. The Spain international joined the Blues during the summer of 2014 and immediately made a huge impact, picking up a nomination for the Player of the Month award, as reported by the Daily Mail 's Elliott Bretland .

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De Blasio backs Patriots, doesn't buy DeflateGate claims

De Blasio, a Massachusetts native and die-hard Boston sports fan, said he doesn't buy DeflateGate allegations levied against the New England Patriots. De Blasio, a Massachusetts native and die-hard Boston sports fan, said he doesn't buy allegations that the Super Bowl-bound Patriots improperly deflated footballs in their playoff win against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Shakopee basketball gets stronger

Steffon Mitchell, defended by Rosemount's Kyle Kaupa, is averaging 25.4 points per game. But even he's missed playing time because of a sprained ankle.

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Winnipeg Jets at Pittsburgh Penguins

The Winnipeg Jets travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins in their first game after the NHL All-Star break. The Winnipeg Jets travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins in their first game after the NHL All-Star break.

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Liberal Democrat Tom Brady's U.S. Senate Campaign Slogans - More Deflated Balls

Don't forget that New England Patriots Quarterback, crybaby, and serial babydaddy Tom Brady is an avowed liberal Democrat and previously announced future plans to run for office. The deflated balls guy and Superbowler wants to perhaps run as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate from California, where he and supermodel wife/shrew Gisele Bundchen have a gazillion-dollar mega-mega-mega-mansion.

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BCI Radio Discusses The Offensive Coordinator Position LIVE at 8 PM

Dan Rubin and AJ Black are back to talk about the impact of Ryan Day's move to the NFL. They'll also talk about what comes next.

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Hopkins girls' charging back for state basketball title run

Fans welcomed the Hopkins girls, led by captain TT Starks, on to the court before their home game Friday against Minnetonka. They beat the Skippers 70-55.

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Marshawn Lynch Has Officially Won Super Bowl Media Day

Marshawn Lynch had but one thing to say to reporters at this year's Super Bowl Media Day: "I'm here so I won't get fined." Notoriously reticent towards the media, the Seattle Seahawks running back employed the same remark to reporters over 25 times today .

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Super Bowl 2015: Patriots linebacker, Jersey City native Jonathan Casillas chasing second...

Jonathan Casillas now has an opportunity to win a second Super Bowl with the New England Patriots this Sunday in Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, Arizona. The Jersey City native, who later moved to attend New Brunswick High School, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2009, and earned a roster spot with the New Orleans Saints in training camp.

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Orioles, Pirates in discussions for trade involving outfielder Travis Snider

The Orioles have been looking for an outfielder all offseason and they may have finally zeroed in on one in the Pittsburgh Pirates ' Travis Snider . The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reported on Tuesday evening that the two teams have "rekindled" trade talks for the outfielder, which would cost the Orioles a couple of non-40-man minor leaguers.

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Jay Cutler The Worst Babysitter?

Jay Cutler's football season may be over, but his daddy duties are definitely not, especially when his wife, Kristin Cavallari is out of town. The Chicago Bears Quarterback couldn't handle babysitting alone and called on Kristen for help.

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Taylor Swift accounts hacked -- nude pics on way?

Taylor Swift and her people didn't waste time Tuesday going on the PR offensive against so-called elite hackers who threatened to release nude photos of her. Hackers affiliated with the Lizard Squad, which has also claimed recent disruptions of Facebook, Instagram and Malaysia Airlines websites, seized control of the pop star's Twitter and Instagram accounts, Us magazine reported.

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Report: Duron Carter Nearing Agreement to Sign with the Colts

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Colts and CFL wide receiver Duron Carter are closing in on an agreement. For a few months now we've been tracking the development of CFL wide receiver Duron Carter and NFL teams pursuit of him, and for a while now it's been clear that the Colts were one of the favorites - and recently we've heard reports that the Colts were one of the two finalists, along with the Minnesota Vikings .

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Darrelle Revis to Jets fans: 'It's not really my fault'

The sight of Darrelle Revis wearing a blue Patriots jersey must have been tough for Jets fans to stomach this season. Former Jets coach Rex Ryan admitted in October it made him "sick" to see the All-Pro in New England.

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France recognizes Gordon during media tour

NASCAR Chairman and CEO, Brian France, reflects on Jeff Gordon's retirement announcement and wishes him well on a final full season in the Sprint Cup Series.

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Boston College 64 Georgia Tech 62: Three Up/Three Down

Eagles notch first ACC win in Atlanta vs Tech. Hanlan shines, who else and what else got BC over the hump? 20th century American Novelist James Baldwin is the mind behind one of my favorite quotes: "Those who say it can't be done are usually interrupted by those doing it."

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JGR confident for the 2015 season

All the members of Joe Gibbs Racing take the stage to talk about the upcoming 2015 season, starting off the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour in Charlotte.

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Nik Vucevic...The Power Forward?

This word has been a sore point for us all season long. Orlando has given up 100 pts in the last 8 games or so, and it's not looking any prettier going forward, seeing as how we're at full strength and all.

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Hamlin: Grudges 'take so much effort'

Hamlin and Keselowski, the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, had an on-track incident in October's race at Charlotte that had Hamlin tailing Keselowski through the garage following the event. Keselowski was also involved in an altercation with Hamlin's JGR teammate Matt Kenseth the same night, and was part of a post-race free-for-all with Jeff Gordon and Kevin Harvick after the Chase race at Texas Motor Speedway .

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NCAA not interested in moving semifinal dates next year

The College Football Playoff is not interested in ESPN's suggestion to move next season's semifinals from New Year's Eve to Saturday, Jan. 2. The Sports Business Journal first reported high-ranking ESPN executives had talked to College Football Playoff officials about switching the dates for the 2016 semifinals. College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock and ESPN acknowledged having discussions about a one-time schedule shift in separate statements to The Associated Press on Monday.

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France: No changes to Chase format for 2015

Last year's NASCAR State of the Sport portion of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour carried the gravity of wholesale changes to the way it determines a champion in its top-tier series. This time around, the driving thought process was to let those changes take root.

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5 New Jersey Devils Storylines That Won't Go Away During the 2014-15 Season

Devils captain Bryce Salvador during a game in November. His absence is one of the things looming over the team the rest of the season.

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Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Lineups For January 26th

Jan 23, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook reacts after dunking the ball against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports There are seven games in the NBA tonight, which still provides us enough options to create good teams.

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Medieval fair in Monroe brings out the lords and ladies of An Tir

Lords and ladies, barons and baronesses and a good number of merchants held the Ursulmas Medieval Faire in the fairgrounds, performing archery, medieval combat, thread spinning and more. All the people running the fair are members of the Society for Creative Anachronism, a group that started in Berkeley, California, and now has more than 30,000 members all over the world.

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Beating the shift out of them

... saved in 2014 by employing the shift: The Padres rank just below the average by this metric, but an article by CBS Sports' Mike Axisa pointed out something interesting: the Padres saved a hit once per every 31.1 shifts, which ranked 6th among teams ...

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Auburn's Bruce Pearl calls for patience with freshman center Trayvon Reed

... in the SEC in blocked shots. When the former four-star recruit -- the No. 77 player in the nation according to 247 Sports -- arrived, Reed was supposed to instantly upgrade the Tigers' size. "I don't know how much more we will see from Trayvon as ...

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Kayaker's Manatee Encounter Captured On Camera

... new range of great items and features to help you get more [...] WQAM The legendary 560 WQAM-AM is the premier all-sports radio station in South Florida. We are the flagship station for the Miami Hurricanes and Florida Panthers. Additionally, our ...

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Unity is strength for Scottish golf

As Robert Burns might have said to the object of his desires as he wearily shuffled off to jot down his weekly haverings on golf: "Ae fond kiss and then we sever, the Tuesday column?, alas, forever." Before this correspondent settled down with the quill and ink pot for the latest commitment of ponderings to print - a pitiful, prolonged process of warring sighs, groans and occasional heart-wrung tears - there were a few drams knocked back and a couple of robust snorts taken from the snuff horn at the Paisley Burns Club, a redoubtable institution that was constituted back in 1805, the same year, funnily enough, as St Mirren fitba' team recorded their last home victory.....or so it feels like.

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Raiders sign Charles Woodson for 2015 season

The Oakland Raiders signed pending free-agent safety Charles Woodson to a one-year contract extension on Monday, bringing him back for an 18th season in the NFL. The team announced the contract by releasing a picture on Twitter of Woodson signing the deal next to Hall of Fame defensive back Willie Brown.

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