WINTER OLYMPICS - VANCOUVER 2010 - Team Canada is buckling under the pressure of the Canadian Olympic Committee's bold medal prediction. North America's first gold in ice dance went to Canada, a win applauded by Americans but resented by some Euro skaters. Canada's Virtue, Moir win ice dance gold. Team USA to shake up curling
program. Canada concedes medal race to US. Canada benches Brodeur, Luongo to start. US stuns Canada, earns bye into quarters. Miller finally wins first Olympic gold.
Germany's Lange wins fourth bobsled gold. Austria defends ski jumping team title. Medal Tracker: USA 25, Germany21, Norway 14.
NBA - Josh Smith and the Hawks did something no other Atlanta team has done in 17 years. They walked out of Utah with a win. Iverson gone for good? AllenIverson has again left the 76ers. Sources say the team may break ties with him. The Hawks will try to woo Zydrunas Ilgauskas to play with them. Bogut's 24 points, 20 boards lift Bucks. Mavs ride Haywood to fourth win in row.
NCAA HOOP's - Pitt's Gilbert Brown isn't a superstar, but he is among 12 X-factors who could lead their teams to key wins the rest of the season. Kansasclinches share of Big 12 title. UConn upends No. 8 West Virginia 73-62. Texas PG Balbay tears ACL, season over. New Mexico makes rare top 10 appearance. NCAA men's wins leader Meyer to retire. Pitt upsets No. 3 'Nova in NCAA rematch. No. 9 Buckeyes win at No. 11 Mich. St. Duke pulls away late to beat Va. Tech. Jayhawks still No. 1; Duke only ACC team in poll.
NHL - The Avalanche and Coyotes top the list of the five biggest surprises in the NHL as the league takes its break for the Olympics. Tale of two goal tenders-Ryan Miller is carrying Team USA while the Canadians look to Roberto Luongo. No Panic (Yet)- Canada isn't panicking after its loss to the U.S.,but it has made changes for Tuesday's play-in game. Russia tops Czech Republic, takes 1st in Group B.
GOLF - Powerful in pink- Ian Poulter beat Paul Casey to capture the Match Play tournament for his first triumph on American soil. As far as public apologies go, Tiger Woods did pretty well to boost his stock though the performance was far from flawless. It's happening: Daly to endorse underwear line.
NASCAR - Jimmie Johnson may have won the battle, but Kevin Harvick is showing that he wants to be around for the end of the war. Welcome Back, RCR- What have we learned after two races in the Sprint Cup Series? With Kevin Harvick leading the charge, Richard Childress Racing is back in a big way.
MLB - Manny: This is my last year with Dodgers. Aaron applauds McGwire's admission. Park, Yankees close to 1-year deal. Mauer healthy for start of camp. INF Greene won't be joining Rangers. O's 2B Roberts slowed by back problem. Rays' Crawford arrives, future up in air. Twins LHP Mijares misses start of camp. Mr. Happy!- By signing with the Tigers, Johnny Damon said he's now "where I wanted to be, from Day 1." Really?
NFL - LaDainian Tomlinson's nine-year stint as one of the NFL's best running backs ended Monday when he was released by the Chargers. y does star wide receiver Brandon Marshall want off the Denver Broncos? The future of the NFL is supposed to take shape at this week's draft combine.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Jordan Jefferson and LSU have fallen behind Alabama in the SEC the past few years. They look to change that this spring. Ducks LB Alonso suspended for season. Paterno's glasses net $9K for charity. UCLA assistant Carnell Lake resigns. NCAA football attendance down slightly. Miami QB Harris to practice, not throw. Gators dismiss DT Brown after arrest. Oregon not ready to discipline RB James. Mississippi's Abrams dies after collapse. Scandals stick. Just ask the Fab Five. The NCAA is finally addressing the Reggie Bush allegations, and Pete Carroll's USC legacy may not escape intact.
SOCCER - MLS - Talking points. After a weekend war of words, one thing is clear: The pressure clearly is on the players union as negotiations resume for a new CBA. Around the league: Players won't commit to playing under old contractTop five goaltending battles N.Y. shakes up roster. More labor negotiations:Rogers- Stoppage threatens World Cup hope. sCollective bargaining extended to Thursday. KC wins rights to 16-year-old midfielder.
MMA & BOXING - UFC 110 winner Cain Velasquez may now be in position to score a title bout with heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar. Alabama hometown to unveil
statue of Joe Louis.
TENNIS - Easy does itDefending champion Novak Djokovic eased past Guillermo Garcia-Lopez on Monday to advance to the second round of the Dubai Championships.
Ivanovic hires Graf's former coachFederer out of Dubai with lung infectionHaas upset early at Delray Beach againS. harapova cruises to title in Memphis.Djokovic, Murray advance in Dubai. Szavay rallies to win opener in Mexico.
HORSE RACING - Bob and Todd’s excellent adventures carry on after a winning weekend in Kentucky Derby prep races. The exceptional results leave Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher training six of the horses in the AP’s latest Run to the Roses Top 10 list of Kentucky Derby contenders.
POKER - Only 24 left at NAPT Venetian and high roller shootout- After Vanessa Rousso hit the rail in 25th place, not too many familiar faces remain in therace for the $827,648 in first-place prize money.
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