NFL - Todays the "PRO BOWL" - AWOL McKinnie dismissed from NFC Pro Bowl team. Since the rosters for Sunday's game in Miami were first announced, more than a dozen players have been scratched. Next Sunday - "SUPER BOWL XLIV" is not a classic in the making. Peyton Manning's precise passing, the Colts' undervalued running game and an effective defense will lead to an Indy romp over the Saints. Donald Brown and Joseph Addai run well when asked.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Senior Bowl yesterday - Mardy Gilyard’s big plays outshine Tebow in Senior Bowl The former Cincinnati star turned in an awfully strong audition for a much more lucrative career in Saturday’s Senior Bowl, racking up 103 yards receiving and catching a 32-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to help the North race to a 31-13 victory over the South. TeBow fumbled twice and finished 8 of 12 passing for 50 yards in the showcase for senior NFL prospects.
Alabama players accounted for all of the South’s points. Robinson hit tight end Colin Peek for a 19-yard touchdown and Leigh Tiffin booted field goals of 43 and 33 yards.
NBA - Collison, Hornets top streaking Grizzlies. Magic take over Southeast lead by crushing Hawks. Wallace nets season-high 38, propels Bobcats past KingS. Jamison grabs career-best 23 boards to fuel Wizards. Warrick steps up in fourth, fuels Bucks past Heat. Andre Miller puts the Blazers on his back -- and then some. The veteran guard explodes for a career-high 52 points, including 25 in the fourth and overtime, to lead short-handed Portland past the Mavs 114-112.
NCAA HOOP's - No. 7 Hoyas handle No. 8 Devils 145. Baylor uses free throws to beat Texas in overtime. No. 4 'Cuse rallies from 18 down to edge DePaul. Lowhorn fuels USF to upset of No. 13 Gonzaga. Caracter helps UTEP sink No. 25 UAB in double OT. Butler anchors West Virginia's comeback vs. L'ville. Marquette slips past No. 19 UConn in final seconds. Another double-double for Cousins as Kentucky rolls 13. With old coach watching, Owls hold off La Salle.
MLB - Pirates owner refused Lemieux's bid. Giants, closer Wilson agree to one-year deal. Catalanotto accepts Mets' minor league contract. Yanks to take World Series trophy on Asian tour. Cubs, Nady complete one-year deal worth $3.3M.
GOLF - Torrey Pines: Imada leads by two. Gates earns one-shot victory at New Zealand Open. Casey, Dredge share Round 3 Qatar Masters lead. Brit bookies cut odds on Woods playing at Masters.
NASCAR - Logano wins second Toyota All-Star Showdown. It's not the official start to the Cup season, but with Jimmie Johnson leading a star-studded lineup in Daytona's Rolex 24 Hours, fans can whet their appetites.
MMA & BOXING - Not bad for an old man. NFL great Herschel Walker, 47, wins his first pro MMA bout via TKO at Strikeforce: Miami. Also on the show, Bobby Lashley destroys Wes Sims and Robbie Lawler scores a dramatic hail-mary knockout.
TENNIS - Federer cruises to 16th major, foils Brits, Murray · Federer, Serena to stay No. 1 in upcoming rankings. It isn't easy but Serena Williams nabs a fifth Aussie Open.
HORSE RACING - Lecomte Stakes winner Ron the Greek appeared to have exited his victory last Saturday at Fair Grounds in good physical condition, and is likely to make his next start in the Risen Star Stakes on Feb. 20, trainer Tom Amoss said.
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