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NFL - Misinformed agents could provide a disservice to DeMaurice Smith and the NFLPA. Peyton deal unlikely before CBA expires.Dolphins NT Soliai signs franchise deal. Indy mayor: '12 Super Bowl not in danger. Newton impressive in drills at combine. Peterson, Amukamara top CBs at combine. Raiders lock up players amid uncertainty. Lockout could hit rookies hard. Goodell updates owners on labor talks.




NBA - Who needs 'Melo when you have Mr. Big Shot? Chauncey Billups' huge 3-pointer helped N.Y. stun the Heat. Showdown in the West-Kobe Bryant and the Lakers outdueled OKC on the road to notch their fourth straight victory. Amare's block helps N.Y. top Heat. Ginobili has 35, Parker hurt in win. Mavs rally from 19 down to win. Love has 37 and 23, Wolves win.Crawford helps Hawks hold off Blazers. Frye's jumper at buzzer lifts Suns. 76ers beat Cavs to go above .500.





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NHL - Twenty-four deals have already gone down but plenty remains for sale before Monday's trade deadline. Brodeur leads Devils to win in return. Sabres get F Boyes from Blues for pick. Toews scores 2, surging 'Hawks win in SO. Bruins win fifth straight on 6-game trip. Lightning finish season sweep of Rangers. Preds run home streak vs. Jackets to 16. Marchant endsdrought as Ducks snap skid.



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NCAA BASKETBALL - Will the Big East get 11 teams – including Buzz Williams' Marquette squad – into the NCAA tourney? No. 16 Louisville beats No. 4 Pitt in OT. Johnson leads Purdue to rout of Spartans. Buckeyes roll, likely regain top ranking.
No. 12 Wisconsin finishes 16-0 at home. No. 19 North Carolina ties Duke atop ACC. No. 14 UConn ends skid, beats Cincinnati. Xavier holds on, stays alone atop A-10.




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MLB - Hall of Famer Duke Snider, one of the last of the legendary Dodger "Boys of Summer," died at 84. Chipper Jones is backto play ball while Bobby Cox is off to try his hand at golf.



MLB TODAY - EIGHT GAMES(8) in GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE and EIGHT GAMES(8) in CACTUS LEAGUE!



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NASCAR - Jeff Gordon made his belated return to victory lane, passing Kyle Busch late to win at Phoenix International Raceway. Hard driving leads to Phoenix wrecks. Busch's hot streak. Kyle Busch led every lap of the Nationwide race for his
second win in Phoenix.



Upcoming Races Date Event Time TV
Mar 6 -3:16 pm FOX Kobalt Tools 400 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV!



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GOLF - Martin Kaymer lost the final to Luke Donald but they were both big winners at the Match Play Championship. Donald beats new No. 1 Kaymer for title. HSBC Women's Champions-Karrie Webb finished with four straight birdies to secure her 37th career LPGA title. Mayakoba Golf Classic-Johnson Wagner prevailed in a playoff over Spencer Levin in Mexico.



Upcoming EVENT - Dates:
Mar 3 - 6 The Honda Classic - Purse: $5,700,000 PGA National Resort - Champion Course, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida



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TENNIS - Juan Martin del Potro won his first title in his first final since winning the 2009 U.S. Open, beating Janko Tipsarevic at the Delray Beach championships. Ferrer beats Almagro to win Mexico Open title. Richard Gasquet third
player to pull out of Davis Cup. Zvonareva defeats Wozniacki in Doha final.



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NCAA FOOTBALL - Brandon Mosley is the only OL starter back for Auburn, so spring ball will be key for the Tigers.Pitt's 8 home games include Irish. SEC title game in Atlanta through 2017. Heels hire LSU's Robinson to run D-line.
Rebuilding Texas begins spring practice.



SOCCER - MLS - When Major League Soccer kicks off its regular season in 2011, it will do so under the auspices of a collective bargaining agreement which lasts until the end of the 2014 season. Other professional sports leagues aren't so
lucky. Despite low scores, soccer is a fast-paced and exciting sport. With new stadiums and league expansion, it's now time for MLS to bring the show to the fans. Major League Soccer has expanded to 18 teams and 34 games per year, 17 of which are at home stadiums. MLS teams are in 10 NFL cities, 12 NBA cities and 12 NHL sites. Teams would be remiss to take advantage of sports-loving Americans and Canadians who need another team to latch onto should labor disputes cause disruptions in other leagues.



UFC - UFC 127’s main event has ended in controversy as BJ Penn and Jon Fitch fought out a three-round draw. Don't expect former champ Dan Henderson to hang 'em up any time soon.



BOXING - Brandon Rios' come-from-behind knockout of Miguel Acosta to claim the WBA lightweight title was a satisfying conclusion to Saturday's bout.



HORSE RACING - Quick Enough defeated Amazombie by a half-length to win Sunday's $100,000 Sensational Star Handicap for California-breds at Santa Anita.



POKER - He's played in the WSOP and loves watching the action on TV, but how will Norm Macdonald do as the new host of High Stakes Poker during Season 7?

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NFL - Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers aren't the only ones in the league sweating a long work stoppage. Mediator: 'Some progress'in NFL talks. Broncos' Fox: Orton to start, not Tebow. Ryan: Jets will win Super Bowl in 2011. Coaches, GMs discuss plans for lockout. NFL, union take $4B TV dispute to judge. Panthers' Kalil inks 1-year, $10M tender. Raiders put franchise tag on LB Wimbley.




NBA - Celts trade Perkins to Thunder for Green. Rose, Deng lead Bulls over Heat. Nuggets beat depleted Celtics. Nets PG Williams won't discuss contract. Bobcats trade F Wallace to Trail Blazers. Clippers, Cavs swap PGs Davis, Williams. Rockets
deal PG Brooks, F Battier. Moving day-The 72 hours before the trade deadline featured a flurry of 14 deals!



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NHL - Brad Richards' trade status hinges on Dallas' ownership, a concussion and free agency. 'Hawks blank Preds in Quenneville return. Penguins acquire F Kovalev from Senators. Flyers' home streak over Isles hits 12. Stars snap slump with 4-1 win in Detroit. Kessel, Bozak lead surging Leafs by Habs. Kings finally return home, beat Wild 4-2. Malhotra lifts Canucks past Blues.



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NCAA BASKETBALL - Brad Wanamaker chipped in 11 points and No. 4 Pitt bounced back from a loss by completing a sweep of West Virginia 71-58. Marquette beats Calhoun-less UConn in OT. USC ends Arizona's 8-game win streak. No. 13 Gators clinch share of SEC East. Hoyas' Wright should return by NCAAs. Patterson sparks No. 4 Pitt over WVU.




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MLB - Wainwright to have season-ending surgery. Cabrera to enter MLB treatment program. Top pick Harper makes Nats debut Monday.


MLB TODAY - ARIZONA DIAMBONDBACKS at NEW YORK GIANTS - 3:10 PM EST.



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NASCAR - Forbes ranks Hendrick team top value in NASCAR. Pastrana finished 25th in NASCAR points debut. Evernham sues former partner Gillett over shares.




Feb 27, 2011 Subway Fresh Fit 500
Phoenix International Raceway 3:00 p.m. FOX



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GOLF - The flashy Rickie Fowler trounced Phil Mickelson on Day 2 of the Match Play Championship in Arizona. Mayakoba Golf ClassicEx-PGA champ David Toms is among the leaders after the first round in Mexico. Seeking her fifth straight victory, world No. 1 Yani Tseng trails by two shots after the opening round in Singapore.



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TENNIS - Roger Federer, who won the last of his four Dubai titles in '07, hasn't dropped a single set this time. Wozniacki, Zvonareva reach Qatar semis. Fish into quarters at Delray Beach. Ferrer rallies, makes Mexican Open semis.



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NCAA FOOTBALL - After successful 2011 campaigns, Notre Dame, TCU and Boise State are ready to spring forward. Sooners' Stoops gets $1M raise.



SOCCER - MLS - After four seasons disrupted by injury or loan, David Beckham is back with L.A., which expects a big return on its investment.



UFC - What is B.J. Penn thinking as he prepares for UFC 127? Aussie pride-George Sotiropoulos carries the hopes of a nation's MMA fans into his UFC 127 fight.



BOXING - Rocket ride-Nonito Donaire is shooting up the pound-for-pound rankings after his swift knockout win over Fernando Montiel.



HORSE RACING - Diamond Geezah wins Santa Anita feature. Diamond Geezah held off Easy Ticket by a nose to give sports talk radio host and co-owner Jim Rome a victory in Thursday's $63,000 Down the Hill!



POKER - Will The Stars Show? The Commerce Casino was strongly opposed to the legalization and regulation efforts of online poker in 2010 and it might come back to haunt them during the 2011 LAPC main event.

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NFL - Defense dominates the elite of the 2011 draft class. The top prospect: LSU's Patrick Peterson. Colts claim progress onManning deal. NFL labor talks to extend to seventh day. NFL to use new sideline concussion test. Steelers' Woodley inks
franchise tender. Texans RB Foster has minor knee surgery. Jaguars place franchise tag on TE Lewis. Committee taking look at player safety. Broncos sign CB Bailey to 4-year deal.




NBA - 'Melo has 27 in debut, Knicks win. Nets acquire Williams from Jazz. Paul rips deal. NBA-best Spurs hold off Thunder. Lakers rally to end Blazers'. Mavericks roll past reeling Jazz. Hawks acquire G Hinrich from Wizards. Cuban upset with Hornets-Kings trade. Warriors obtain Murphy, pick from Nets. The Nets helped upstage the Knicks by landing Deron Williams.




TWO (2) NBA GAMES TODAY



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NHL - Tampa ends Coyotes' run at 8, cruise 8-3. Sabres give new owner Pegula first win. Surging Sharks defeat Penguins in OT. Mitchell snaps tie, lifts Kings by Ducks. Sens top Panthers, end 10-game home skid. Dubnyk, Hall power Oilers over Avs
5-1. More coaches gone wild-AHL coach fined for hitting linesman with pen.



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NCAA BASKETBALL - Irish win despite 52 from Friars' Brooks. NCAA accuses Tennessee of violations. No. 1 Duke beats No. 24 Temple 78-61Cincy gets road win over No. 11 HoyasGeorgetown PG Wright breaks left handNo. 12 Wisconsin tops Michigan at buzzerSt. John's wins in return to Top 25Fredette, free throws lift No. 7 BYU !



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MLB - At 7-foot-1, flamethrowing Loek van Mil would be the tallest big leaguer ever if he makes the Angels' roster. Cardinals ace hurt- Adam Wainwright injured his throwing elbow and will have it examined by team doctors. Nationals' latest
treasure- Confident Bryce Harper is full of talent, but team needs to shield him from pressures. Focus on the Rangers-Are Ron Washington's Rangers built to go one step beyond last year?



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NASCAR - A 14-car pileup just 28 laps into the Daytona 500 exposed an inherent flaw in NASCAR's 43-to-1 points system.NASCAR’s simplified new points system turned out not to be so simple after the first full weekend of racing.




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Feb 27, 2011 Subway Fresh Fit 500
Phoenix International Raceway 3:00 p.m. FOX



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GOLF - Tiger Woods' early exit at the Match Play Championship obscured some stories that deserved top billing. That's not fair. Woods loses on first day of Match Play. Alternate Holmes advances in Match Play. Arimura leads HSBC Women's, Tseng 2 back.



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TENNIS - Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic struggled to hold off Spanish foe Feliciano Lopez en route to the quarters of the Dubai Championships. Wozniacki survives day of upsets in Doha. Berdych advances to Dubai semis. Sweeting upsets Querrey at Delray Beach. Almagro reaches Mexican Open quarters.



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NCAA FOOTBALL - With a rebuilt coaching staff after a disappointing 5-7 season, Texas coach Mack Brown isn't messing around. NCAA levies Vols charges Tennessee must explain at least 12 rules violations in football and men's hoops.



SOCCER - MLS - Omar Bravo is a veteran star on Mexico's most popular club and has been all over the United States for games in big cities and settles on MLS in Kansas City. 10 of 18 teams will advance to MLS playoffs!



UFC - At 13-1, Jon Fitch is one of the most successful fighters in UFC history. Why doesn't he have an equally solid fan base? George Sotiropoulos carries the hopes of a nation's MMA fans into his UFC 127 fight.



BOXING - Nonito Donaire is shooting up the pound-for-pound rankings after his swift knockout win over Fernando Montiel.



HORSE RACING - Zenyatta meets with Bernardini- Horse of the Year Zenyatta made her first trip to the breeding shed on Wednesday to mate with 2006 Preakness Stakes winner Bernadini. NBC to broadcast all 3 legs of Triple Crown!



POKER - Our March Madness - The field of 64 players is set for the National Heads-Up Poker Championships and all eyes will be on defending champion Annie Duke as she tries to go back-to-back!

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NFL - NFL, union to continue mediation. Broncos sign CB Bailey to 4-year dea. lSaints release TE Shockey. Bucs re-sign CB Barber to 1-year deal. Free agent S Atogwe visits Redskins. Browns K Dawson gets franchise tag. Panthers put non-exclusive tag on Kalil. Seahawks re-sign DB Lewis, WR Stanback. For the first time, the NFL has called a special meeting Thursday, on the first day of the combine in Indianapolis, for all NFL general managers and head coaches, according to league sources.



NBA - Devin Harris and Troy Murphy are likely leaving N.J., Carl Landry is off to New Orleans and the Bulls want Courtney Lee. Depleted Nuggets roll past Grizz. Bulls C Noah to return against Raptors. Thunder spoil Griffin's Okla. return. Lakers rip Hawks to snap slide. James leads Heat to rout of Kings. Augustin lifts Bobcats over Raptors. Celtics end 6-game skid at Golden State.


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NHL - Joe Thornton scored his 300th goal and the Sharks won a third straight at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena for the first time. Avs' Johnson gets revenge against Blues. Devils win eighth straight, blank Stars. Coyotes beat Flyers in OT, run
reaches 8. Thornton scores 300th, Sharks beat Wings. Habs end decade-long skid in Vancouver. Wild's home win streak over Oilers at 15. Wolski ties it late, lifts Rangers in SO.



SIX (6) NHL GAMES TONIGHT



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NCAA BASKETBALL - No. 2 Buckeyes bounce back, beat Illini. No. 5 Texas bounces back, routs Iowa St. Vols rally from 11 down,upset Vandy. Tennessee expects NCAA allegations soon. Louisville starts quick, rips Rutgers. Robinson's 22 help No. 25 Xavierroll. No. 15 Villanova fading in Big East.



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MLB - Bryce Harper could be a senior in high school. Instead, he's in the Nats' camp and already has a rabid fan following. Twins' Morneau practices, feels good. HopefulMauer won't catch early in spring. Union assured Mets to meet obligations. Baker picks Volquez for Reds' opener. Orlando Cabrera denies he'll retire. Rangers name Wilson opening day starter. The Yankees and Red Sox feature the most costly spring training tickets.




NASCAR - Early favorite? It's hard to argue who the hottest driver is right now. It's Carl Edwards, who's nearly won three straight races. This entire crazy afternoon at Daytona 500 may have been the shot in the arm NASCAR desperately needed. The sagging racing circuit is desperate for new stars, new drama and new excitement, and what was the wildest, strangest and, in the end, most compelling Daytona 500 in years delivered just that.





Feb 27, 2011 Subway Fresh Fit 500
Phoenix International Raceway 3:00 p.m. FOX



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GOLF - All eyes will once again be on Tiger Woods on Wednesday as he faces Thomas Bjorn on Day 1 of the match play event in Arizona. Woods' game back in focus at Match Play. Match Play gets underway Wednesday. Injured Clark withdraws from Match Play. Poulter alarmed by early tee time. Tseng looks for 4th straight LPGA win.



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TENNIS - Roger Federer won his first match since losing in the Australian Open semis, dispatching a wild card in the first round of the Dubai Championships. More tournament action-Kuznetsova falters; Hantuchova maintains form. Fish cruises at Delray. Verdasco ousted in Mexico!



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NCAA FOOTBALL - Miami coach Al Golden knows the 'Canes must do a better job keeping the best players from their own backyard. Oklahoma's football team has been required to give players a week off from athletic training during the offseason after reporting a series of secondary NCAA rules violations.



SOCCER - MLS - Guatemalan forward Carlos Ruiz has returned to Major League Soccer, signing with the Philadelphia Union on a free transfer from the Greek club Aris.



UFC - Jorge Rivera has waged a campaign to drive Michael Bisping batty. So far, the ploy appears to be working. Who's No. 1? UFC champion Cain Velasquez says there's no easy way of telling who is the top heavyweight.



BOXING - Women's boxing pioneer Christy Martin has been to hell and back in her personal life. Now she's ready for her ring return. Olympic boxer Wilder headlines pro bout in Alabama!



HORSE RACING - Santa Anita will add an extra day of racing starting March 23, creating a five-day race week that will remainin effect through closing day!



POKER - Sure they played some poker, but when the 2010 main event final table reunited at Foxwoods, Bernard Lee notes that there was just as much fun away from the felt as on it.

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NFL - QB Batch: Labor negotiations going well. Vikings LB Greenway gets franchise tag. Newton to fully participate in combine. Dolphins add former LB Cox to staff. Colts release injury-prone S Sanders. Steelers put franchise tag on LB Woodley. Lions must forfeit pick for tampering.



NBA - It took five months, but Carmelo Anthony got his wish when the Nuggets completed a trade to send him to New York. Wade says ankle OK, plans to face Kings. Silas not expecting Bobcats to make deal. Injured Redd rejoins practice with Bucks. Barnes returns, Bryant refocuses Lakers. All-Star game gets best rating since '03.



NINE (9) NBA GAMES TODAY



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NHL - Alex Ovechkin scored the lone goal and Michal Neuvirth was perfect for the second straight time against the Pens.Caps continue mastery of Pens, win 1-0. Pens acquire Stars F Neal for Goligoski. Toews, Kane help Blackhawks top Blues.
Canucks finally get good news about 'D'. Penguins F Kunitz could return this week. Moulson hat trick gets Isles by Panthers.



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NCAA BASKETBALL - After a week of big upsets, the Blue Devils are No. 1. Kansas rolls after suspending PG Taylor. Duke jumps from 5th back to No. 1. Philly kids lead Syracuse over Villanova. Buckeyes look to bounce back vs. Illini. Aztecs again
preparing for BYU, Fredette. Charleston clinches Southern Conference. Doc Sandler and Nebraska thinking NCAA tourney after a stunning upset of Texas.


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MLB - Justine Siegal threw batting practice to the Indians, and she's believed to be the first woman to face major league hitters. Twins' Morneau still not 100 percent. Phils' Lee had muscle strain, 'fine' now. Union hopes for smooth labor talks.
Braves extend GM Wren through 2013. A-Rod healthy, upbeat going into spring. Red Sox 1B Gonzalez starts swinging. Wainwright in line to start opening day.



NASCAR - Woods Comeback- How did the fabled Wood Brothers team go from barely breathing to Victory Lane in the Daytona 500? It put a 20-year-old driver in the seat and rebuilt a 60-year-old relationship with the Ford family. Tony Stewart has mastered how to win at Daytona International Speedway on Saturdays. Now, if he could only figure out how to win on Sundays.



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Feb 27, 2011 Subway Fresh Fit 500
Phoenix International Raceway 3:00 p.m. FOX




GOLF - Match Play Championship begins Wednesday. Harrington and 63 other players will be looking for that edge when the first World Golf Championship gets under way Wednesday in the high desert of Dove Mountain. It's time again for one of the most capitivating events on the calendar as the top 64 players duel in the desert.



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TENNIS - Australian Open champ Novak Djokovic opened his campaign for a third consecutive Dubai title with a straight-sets victory. Wozniacki wins in Dubai, back at No. 1. Berdych wins Dubai opener, Ljubicic hurt.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Which perennial power that struggled in 2010 will return to 10 victories the fastest? Three new coaches, two divisions and one very big addition have turned spring in the Big Ten into a season of change.



SOCCER - MLS - Midfielder Josh Gardner has signed a multiyear contract with Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew.



UFC - Matt Hughes and B.J. Penn waited four years to cap their rivalry. Then it took less than a minute to settle matters.Unbeaten Phil Davis gets his first UFC main event after Tito Ortiz had to pull out of his fight.



BOXING - Sturm KOs Hearns to defend middleweight title. Jones wins Soto-Karass rematch by decision.




HORSE RACING - Archarcharch found his kick on the home stretch this time around. The colt won the $250,000 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park on Monday. Be Bullish wins Big A's Hollie Hughes. Mucho Macho Man moves up AP's Derby Top 10.



POKER - Inside Deal speaks to the newly un-retired Peter Eastgate, announces more players in the NHUPC field and chats with the co-creator of "The Micros", John Wray!

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NFL - NFL, union meet before mediator again. Colts release injury-prone S Sanders. Steelers put franchise tag on LB Woodley.Lions must forfeit pick for tampering.



NBA - West wins All-Star Game- Kobe Bryant respects the NBA's new wave of talent, but he's not ceding the spotlight yet.Heat teammates unable to rally East. Younger stars thrilled for Bryant. All-Star Saturday gets its best rating. James urges Heat to keep moving forward. Griffin jumps over car, wins dunk title. Stern: 'Time to start negotiating' CBA. Love makesrebounding fashionable again.



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NHL - Flames win Heritage ClassicMore than 40,000 fans in Calgary saw an NHL outdoor first. The Flames and Canadiens shookafter Miikka Kiprusoff became the first goalie to post an outdoor shutout. Flyers improve to 4-0 against Rangers. Wings win fifth straight, top Wild in SO. Slumping Capitals knock off Sabres 2-1. Avs acquire D Johnson from Blues. Devils win seventhstraight, beat 'Canes.



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NCAA BASKETBALL - Moore's 38 lift Purdue by No. 2 Ohio St. No. 5 Duke rolls, could return to No. 1. No. 14 Florida beatsLSU, tied for 1st. Wisconsin wins 20th straight after loss. Top 4 teams in poll lose this week. No. 23 Temple tops Saint Joseph's 66-52. Gutierrez has 34 as Cal tops UCLA in OT.



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MLB - Jeter ready for run to 3,000 hits. Indians CF Sizemore taking it slow. Outspoken Reds 2B Phillips tweeting. Cardinals limiting 3B Freese early.



NASCAR - No, Trevor Bayne, you are not imagining things. You did just capture the Daytona 500, giving NASCAR an unexpected lift. Bayne, 20, youngest to win Daytona 500. Childress team disappointed at Daytona. Earnhardt Jr. wrecks late, fades in Daytona. Wood Brothers return to victory lane.




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Feb 27, 2011 Subway Fresh Fit 500
Phoenix International Raceway 3:00 p.m. FOX




GOLF - Baddeley bests Singh, Couples at Riviera. Langer wins ACE Classic-Bernhard Langer captured the ACE Group Classic,and set a record in the process. LPGA Thailand. Is Yani Tseng invincible? It's beginning to seem that way. She prevailed by five shots for her third win in three weeks.




TENNIS - Novak Djokovic is out to show his Aussie Open title was no fluke. Roger Federer wants to prove his defeat was simply a slip-up. The rivalry resumes in Dubai. Memphis: Three-set thriller gives Roddick 30th title. Marseille: Soderling captures ninth career tourney.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Luck on their sideThe return of QB Andrew Luck gives Stanford fans hope. Olivadotti leaves Redskins for Georgia. TCU-BYU at Cowboys Stadium on Oct. 28. Boise State's Petersen gets bonus, raise.



SOCCER - MLS - D.C. United have reacquired Brazilian midfielder Fred in a trade with the New England Revolution.



UFC - Love him or hate him, Michael Bisping is a well-rounded, proven fighter. He showed it against Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 120. Strikeforce Challengers 14-Pat Healy pulled off an upset over Lyle Beerbohm, giving him his first loss.



BOXING - Nonito Donaire proved he's among boxing's elite, earning a TKO over Fernando Montiel to win the WBO and WBCbantamweight titles. Sturm knocks out Hearns to defend title.



HORSE RACING - The Factor emerged as a strong contender to give trainer Bob Baffert his fourth Kentucky Derby victory with a gate-to-wire win in the $150,000 San Vincente.



POKER - Inside Deal speaks to the newly un-retired Peter Eastgate, announces more players in the NHUPC field and chats withthe co-creator of "The Micros", John Wray.

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NFL - Players' union agree to mediation. Colts confident they'll lock up Manning. Broncos trying to re-sign CB Bailey.Raiders give Seymour 2-year, $30M deal. Ryan vows to improve Cowboys defense. Vick cancels appearance on 'Oprah. 'Chiefs put
franchise tag on LB Hali.



NBA - Nuggets, Nets discussing Anthony deal. Rose has career-high 42, Bulls top Spurs. Dirk's 35 carry surging Mavs past Suns. Popovich tabs Duncan as All-Star starter. 'Melo drama heats up as deadline nears. Lakers GM Kupchak says trades
unlikely. Pierce, Allen ready for 3-point shootout. All-Star weekend has arrived, and Carmelo Anthony remains a Nugget. But will he still be one by Monday?



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NHL - Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard is back on his game just in time for the stretch drive. Sharks continue dominance of Capitals. Rangers G Lundqvist earns 200th win. Bettman says he won't debate Lemieux. Datsyuk, Cleary lead Wings by Lightning.Fisher scores in Preds' win over Canucks. Coyotes win sixth straight, top Atlanta. Bruins snap 3-game skid, end Isles' run!



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NCAA BASKETBALL - Bill Self must solve the glaring lack of cohesiveness that cost Kansas in a blowout loss to Kansas State. Williams' 26 lift Arizona by Wash. State. DePaul snaps 24-game Big East slide. Fernandez, No. 23 Temple rip Richmond. Battle helps Penn State rally by Gophers. Kansas stepping back after blowout loss. Diebler on verge of Big Ten 3-point mark. UCLA earns sixth straight win. Minus Holloway, Coastal Carolina rolls.



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MLB - Pujols arrives at camp for first workout. Mets LHP Santana could return by June. Fred Wilpon: Family 'will be vindicated. Strasburg has 'good' first workout!



NASCAR - After more two-by-two racing in the Duel 150s, it's clear the 53rd running of the Daytona 500 will be nothing like the 52 run before. Kurt Busch, Burton win qualifying races. Under fire-A congresswoman from Minnesota looks to ban military sponsorship.



Upcoming Races Date Event Time TV



Feb 20, 2011 Daytona 500
Daytona International Speedway 1:00 p.m. FOX



Feb 27, 2011 Subway Fresh Fit 500
Phoenix International Raceway 3:00 p.m. FOX




GOLF - Robert Allenby was one of nine players clustered in a tie for first after the opening round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera. In-Kyung Kim leads Thailand by 1 stroke. Derksen retains lead at Avantha Masters. Sergas retains New
Zealand Women's lead.



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TENNIS - Twenty-year-old Caroline Wozniacki ensured she will regain the No. 1 ranking from Kim Clijsters after reaching the semifinals of the Dubai Championships. Raonic pounds 38 aces to win in Memphis. Soderling, Llodra, Berdych win in Marseille.Roddick, Querrey advance in Memphis. Nadal to play for Spain at Davis Cup.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Chip Kelly got Oregon to the title game and the Pac-12 is an improving conference. But can they end the SEC streak? Tommy Tuberville and Texas Tech have high hopes for 2011



SOCCER - MLS - Onstad comes out of retirement for DC United. Assistant coach Pat Onstad is coming out of retirement because the club is in need of healthy goalkeepers



UFC - Anderson Silva took the top spot in the rankings back from Georges St. Pierre – fueling the fire for a superfight.



BOXING - Veteran Montiel bides his time in bid for glory. Ring: Family rift hovers over Donaire preparation.



HORSE RACING - Bulldogger wins Santa Anita feature. Bulldogger came from off the pace to win the $60,062 feature at Santa Anita by 11/4 lengths on Thursday.



POKER - Inside Deal speaks to the newly un-retired Peter Eastgate, announces more players in the NHUPC field and chats with the co-creator of "The Micros", John Wray.

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NFL - Report: Raiders, Seymour reach $30 million deal. Oprah: Vick cancels visit | Freeman: Cold feet? Jets willing to part ways with Cromartie? Franchised: Chiefs LB Hali | Manning. NFLPA wants to deal directly with NFL sponsors. Bills release
three-time Pro Bowler DL Stroud.



NBA - The Lakers stumble into the All-Star break as the NBA's punch line after the Cavs – those Cavs – beat them. Cavs avenge epic loss to Lakers. Bosh wins in return to Toronto. Anthony ready for trade saga to end. Anthony scores 38 to beat
Bucks. Pierce lifts Celts over Nets with 31. Ellis leads Warriors past Jazz. Aldridge helps Blazers top Hornets,



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NHL - Blackhawks win minus ailing Quenneville. Avs' skid reaches 9 as Pens win in OT. Semin scores 3 as Caps defeat Ducks 7-6. Kovalchuk extends Devils win streak to 5. Flames continue surge by beating Stars. Maple Leafs snap 7-game skid in
Buffalo. Kings win, point streak now 10 games. Nodl lifts Flyers over Panthers 4-2.



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NCAA BASKETBALL - Fresh off a win over Wisconsin, Purdue and JaJuan Johnson are poised to make the Big Ten and nation take notice. Walker's 31 help UConn end Hoyas' streak. Purdue beats Wisconsin, now 14-0 at home. No. 3 Texas extends win streak to 11. Cincy stifles No. 16 Cards for 20th win. No. 4 Pitt pulls away late to beat USF. No. 6 SDSU wins 26th, ties school record. Singler held to 2 but No. 5 Duke wins. Down 14, Vandy rallies to stun Georgia.



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MLB - Pujols, Cardinals fail to reach new deal. Jays, Bautista agree on 5 years, $65M. Jeff Wilpon: Family won't give up Mets. Brewers, Weeks agree to $38.5M, 4 years. Latos signs baseballs with 'I hate SF'Twins. OF Young gets 1-year, $5.375M
deal. Joe Maddon unveils his new slogan for the Rays in 2011- "Another Way."




NASCAR - Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the pole for the Daytona 500, but a costly crash in practice means he'll start last. Duel purposes- Most need to sort out NASCAR's annual setup tweaks and new drafting patterns, but others just need to find a
way to qualify for the Daytona 500. That will make for a big Daytona Duels Thursday!



TODAY'S Races Date Event Time TV



Feb 17, 2011 Gatorade Duel 1 at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway 2:00 p.m. SPEED



Feb 17, 2011 Gatorade Duel 2 at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway 4:00 p.m. SPEED




Upcoming Races Date Event Time TV



Feb 20, 2011 Daytona 500
Daytona International Speedway 1:00 p.m. FOX



Feb 27, 2011 Subway Fresh Fit 500
Phoenix International Raceway 3:00 p.m. FOX




GOLF - Getty ImagesWith a slew of international stars joining Phil Mickelson in Los Angeles, the Northern Trust Open boasts the strongest field yet. LPGA ThailandIn-Kyung Kim matched a course record by shooting a 9-under 63 in the first round.



TENNIS - Hard timesThe bad news just keeps coming for Andy Murray and his fans: The beaten Australian Open finalist pulled out of next week's $1.6M Dubai Open, citing a wrist injury. Chakvetadze faints, forfeits vs. Wozniacki.




NCAA FOOTBALL - FSU's Fisher gets 5-year, $13.75M deal. Pelini confirms reorganization of staff. Maryland promotes Bradford to run 'D'.



SOCCER - MLS - Timbers acquire MF Sal Zizzo from Chivas USA-Midfielder Sal Zizzo has been acquired by Major League Soccer's Portland Timbers from Chivas USA for allocation money. The 23-year-old from San Diego joined Chivas last July from Hannover in the German Bundesliga, where he made just eight appearances.



UFC - George Sotiropoulos knows he'll have to wait a bit for a UFC lightweight title shot. But the Aussie is a patient man.



BOXING - Six Mexican boxers have captured three belts. Will Fernando Montiel be the first to earn that elusive fourth?



HORSE RACING - Dutrow suspended 90 days at Aqueduct-Trainer Rick Dutrow has been suspended 90 days by New York racing stewards for two infractions. Uncle Mo tops list of Kentucky Derby. Always a Princess wins La Canada Stakes.



POKER - Paris Is Paradise For Natalia- Nikitina Natalia stopped Sam Trickett en route to victory in Paris and software analyst Sam Barnhart won big in Tunica on the WSOP Circuit.

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NFL - Mark Sanchez and his private life's recent spin through the New York tabloids isn't hurting his endorsement power. Colts QB Manning gets franchise tag. Eagles place franchise tag on QB Vick. Hall of Famers ask owners for no lockout. NFL increases offer to fans in seat flap. Talks for new Vikings stadium to star. tChiefs hire Zorn as QBs coach. Titans tab Palmer as off. coordinator. Chargers put franchise tag on WR Jackson.



NBA - The Lakers' new network deal could be worth $3 billion, allowing the Buss family to keep the team. Silas to receive extension as 'Cats coach. Wade scores 41, Heat top Pacers. Jazz fall to 0-2 in post-Sloan era. Magic senior VP Williams has
cancer. Grizzlies' Gay injures shoulder in win. Deng, Rose lead Bulls by Bobcats. Big bucks for Big Buff-The Thrashers have locked up Dustin Byfuglien with a five-year deal.



Eastern Conference
Team GB
1. * Boston --
2. * Miami --
3. * Chicago 2.0
4. Atlanta 5.5
5. Orlando 5.5



Western Conference
Team GB
1. * San Antonio --
2. Dallas 7.5
3. * LA Lakers 8.5
4. * Oklahoma City 10.5
5. New Orleans 14.0





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NHL - Atlanta inks Byfuglien for 5 years, $26M. Sabres beat Habs in 10th round of SO. Bruins acquire C Kelly from Senators.Timonen, Flyers defeat Lightning in SO. Grabovski, Kessel rally Leafs by Bruins. Sharks win on Marleau's breakaway in OT.
Malhotra, Schneider lift Canucks to win.



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NCAA BASKETBALL - William Buford's 23 points led the way as Ohio State rebounded from its first loss with a hard-fought 71-61 win over Michigan State. Freshman Bell leads 'Nova by Seton Hall. Syracuse's Boeheim rips hometown media. No. 19 Tar Heels post easy win over Wake. Hot-shooting Kentucky beats Miss. State. No. 20 Mizzou improves to 16-0 at home.



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MLB - La Russa: Union pressuring Pujols.Madoff: Mets 'knew nothing' of scheme. Trump thinking about investing in Mets. Griffey back with Mariners as consultant. Arizona, INF Johnson settle for $5.85M.





NASCAR - Power Rankings: Johnson still leads the pack, naturally! 1. Jimmie Johnson. He's the best there is at what he does, and until someone comes along to knock him off the throne, he's the man to pick, both at the start and the end of the season. As long as Johnson has Chad Knaus atop the box, he's a threat to win it all. Last year's finish: 1.





Upcoming Races Date Event Time TV



Feb 17, 2011 Gatorade Duel 1 at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway 2:00 p.m. SPEED



Feb 17, 2011 Gatorade Duel 2 at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway 4:00 p.m. SPEED



Feb 20, 2011 Daytona 500
Daytona International Speedway 1:00 p.m. FOX



Feb 27, 2011 Subway Fresh Fit 500
Phoenix International Raceway 3:00 p.m. FOX




GOLF - Before the season, nobody imagined Mark Wilson would be No. 1 in our initial power rankings, but that's where he belongs. Dialing for disaster? The tour has decided to allow cell phones at events starting in March in Florida.



TENNIS - Roddick rallies by Berankis in Memphis. Kvitova, Hantuchova lose Dubai openers. Almagro into 2nd round in Buenos Aires. Murray pulls out of Dubai Championships. Sampras returns to WTT as No. 1 pick.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Spring practice officially begins today with Army and Duke, but Michigan – with Brady Hoke – will be one of the hot spots.



SOCCER - MLS - The Columbus Crew have won a weighted lottery for Major League Soccer rights to 19-year-old American defender Korey Veeder. Borchers agrees to Salt Lake contract. Philadelphia Union wins lottery for Agorsor.



UFC - Three-time world champion B.J. Penn thinks he can take down Jon Fitch in one round in UFC 127. UFC 126 Draws Official Attendance Of 10,893. UFC 129 Gate Receipts Total $11 Million.




BOXING - Pacman's Capitol day- Manny Pacquiao's promotional tour for his May 7 fight vs. Shane Mosley ended with a bang: an Oval Office visit, a tour of the Senate … and a three-car pileup.




HORSE RACING - Uncle Mo tops list of Kentucky Derby contenders-Gotta go with Mo. The Kentucky Derby is still about three months away, but there's little argument right now that Uncle Mo is the horse to beat.




POKER - Are You Next? Joe Tehan and Eric Baldwin claimed their NAPT titles and on Sunday, the ESPN Poker Club will give away a free $5,000 seat for a future North American Poker Tour main event.

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NFL - Panthers owner Jerry Richardson must be sidelined from CBA talks if labor peace is to be reached. NFL files labor charge against union! Owners to meet on final day of CBA. Pats place franchise tag on OL Mankins. Ravens sign Harbaugh
to 3-year extension. Eagles will franchise Vick on Tuesday.




NBA - Bobcats 8-2 in last 10 vs. Lakers. Rockets stifle Anthony, Nuggets. NBA-best Spurs roll past Nets. Smith's 27 help Hawks top Pistons. Kings fine Cousins for fight with Greene. Blazers streak over Wolves hits 16. Delfino's seven 3s pace
Bucks! Dwyane Wade needs to find a counter to the Celtics' defense if the Heat hope to win the East.




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NHL - The Flyers loaded up for another Stanley Cup run, obtaining winger Kris Versteeg from Toronto. Forsberg retires after 2-game comeback. Flames roll 9-1 as Avs' skid reaches 8. Coyotes top Capitals, take Pacific lead. Blues snap 16-0-5 run by Canucks'Luongo. Flyers acquire F Versteeg from Leafs. Bruised Penguins stumble out of New York. Lemieux: NHL failed in brawl punishment. Kings' Quick stops 40, beats Flyers 1-0.



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NCAA BASKETBALL - Jacob Pullen scored a career-high 38 points as Kansas State took down new No. 1 Kansas in a surprising blowout, 84-68. Orange beat WVU to snap 3-game home skid. hio State defiant after first loss. Another blow-An injury to Florida State's Chris Singleton is the latest to devastate the league.



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MLB - Phillies Roy Halladay Cole Hamels, Roy Oswalt and Cliff Lee discussed just how awesome they ought to be.Pujols, Cards extend contract deadline. Cubs, Marmol agree on $20M, 3-year deal. Manuel wants extension by opening day.
Jays, Bautista delay arbitration hearing.



NASCAR - It overhauled its points system during the offseason, but the new 43-to-1 format is nothing more than a cosmetic change. Earnhardt Jr. takes Daytona 500 pole. NASCAR looks to limit 2-car hookups!





Upcoming Races Date Event Time TV



Feb 17, 2011 Gatorade Duel 1 at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway 2:00 p.m. SPEED



Feb 17, 2011 Gatorade Duel 2 at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway 4:00 p.m. SPEED



Feb 20, 2011 Daytona 500
Daytona International Speedway 1:00 p.m. FOX



Feb 27, 2011 Subway Fresh Fit 500
Phoenix International Raceway 3:00 p.m. FOX






GOLF - Pebble Beach lacked any real star power on the leaderboard, but made up for it with the performance of Bill Murray. It is safe to say Sunday was not a good day for Tiger Woods. His game went south, as did his conduct. Northern Trust Open-Fresh from a poor Sunday at Pebble, Phil Mickelson aims to win for the third time at historic Riviera.



TENNIS - With new world No. 1 Kim Clijsters sitting idle, Caroline Wozniacki could regain her top ranking with a strong run in the Dubai Championships. Bartoli defeats Date-Krumm at Dubai. Men's tournaments- Tursunov, Stakhovsky win openers in Marseille. Raonic downs Verdasco to win first ATP crown.



NCAA FOOTBALL - QB Kirk Cousins is back, but Michigan State is among eight teams that could struggle to match last season's success. In the end, Jadeveon Clowney decided to stay home and play college ball at South Carolina. Big day for Gamecocks!Joe Montana's son transfers to Montana. QB is keyT-he LSU QB battle, including Jordan Jefferson, is among the ones to watch in 2011.



SOCCER - MLS - Redknapp could get Beckham in November. Barthez open to Cosmos coaching role. Savage rejects Vancouver Whitecaps move. Juan Pablo Angel joins Los Angeles Galaxy.



UFC - Antonio "Big Foot" Silva rained down fists on Fedor Emelianenko, but showed his true sportsmanship immediately after the fight.



BOXING - We thought we'd never see the likes of Muhammad Ali again in the fight game, but Manny Pacquiao is also much bigger than the sport.



HORSE RACING - Uncle Mo heads list of 364 Triple Crown noms. Drosselmeyer's Sat. return delayed by illness. Tackleberry pulls another surprise in Sprint. Boys At Tosconova off the Kentucky Derby trail. Anthony's Cross wins Lewis; 1-5 Tapizar fifth.



POKER - In the fourth SuperStar Showdown, Viktor Blom took care of Eugene Katchalov with a six-figure profit and in Paris, Sam Trickett made yet another final table.

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NFL - Titans name Gray defensive coordinator. Packers sign GM Thompson to extension. Cowboys waited months to get seat permit. Pats name O'Brien offensive coordinator. 3-time Pro Bowl DL Rogers visits 'Skins. Rumblings grow louder-Unhappy with a proposal for rookie salaries, agents and the NFLPA ponder a boycott.





NBA - For all of their preening and boasting during the summer, the Heat still haven't figured out how to beat the Celtics.Rondo leads Celtics past Heat. Howard's 31 and 13 power Magic by Lakers. Celtics' Pierce to have MRI on foot. Kings beat Suns without Cousins. Grizzlies rally to stun Nuggets. Aldridge, Blazers win 4th in row. Stumbling Thunder fall to Warriors. Bargnani's 27 help Raptors beat Clippers.



SIX (6) NBA GAMES TONIGHT



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NHL - Lemieux: NHL failed in brawl punishment. Kings' Quick stops 40, beats Flyers 1-0. Bertuzzi scores 2 again, Red Wings win. Ducks beat Oilers 4-0 to finish 4-0 trip. Rangers end 6-game slide, beat Penguins. Jackets win fifth straight road game.Islanders' Grabner caps hat trick in OT. Cole's late goal lifts 'Canes in Atlanta.



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NCAA BASKETBALL - Nolan Smith came back from a first-half eye injury to score 18 points and lead No. 5 Duke past Miami, 81-71.No. 5 Duke extends ACC lead with win. No. 11 Georgetown wins eighth straight. No. 14 Purdue rallies to win at Illinois. Coombs-McDaniel's 25 lift No. 10 UConn, Fogg's 26 pace No. 15 Arizona in Tempe. Xavier beats Duquesne to take A-10 lead. Kansas seeks sweep of Kansas State. Delaney's 33 power Hokies by Ga. Tech.



NINETEEN (19) NCAA GAMES TONIGHT



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MLB - The Giants gave manager Bruce Bochy what he was starting to wonder if he'd ever finally win: The World Series.A warm Tiger tale-Jim Leyland is joined in camp by prospect and son, Pat Leyland. Today's the day that the first wave of
nine teams utter those promising three words —I don't need to tell you what they are — that have long been fashioned into a verbal talisman that gets us through this long, cold winter. A total of 21 more teams will welcome their pitchers and
catchers into camp over the coming days and it won't be long before we're completely immersed in this 2011 season.They're here! Pitchers and catchers start officially reporting today!



GOLF - Dubai Desert Classic- Alvaro Quiros beat a competitive field thanks to a hole-in-one and an eagle. Woods stumbles, fails to win in Dubai. Bill Murray in tow, Points wins Pebble. Mickelson to compete in Match Play. Change atop women's golf-Taiwan's Yani Tseng is the new No. 1 after winning the Australian Ladies Masters.



TENNIS - Roland Garros, the traditional clay-court venue for the French Open, will continue hosting the Grand Slam event and undergo renovations. Soderling beats Tsonga to defend Rotterdam title. Hantuchova takes first championship in four years.




NCAA FOOTBALL - LSU's quarterback battle, with Zach Mettenberger, Jordan Jefferson and Jarrett Lee, is one of the big ones.Decision time, Jadeveon Clowney, the nation's No. 1 recruit, is expected to choose his school today. Changing places-Randy Edsall at Maryland will be among many new faces on the sidelines.



SOCCER - MLS - Redknapp could get Beckham in November. Barthez open to Cosmos coaching role. Savage rejects Vancouver Whitecaps move. Beckham considering permanent Prem Lge. Ferguson intrigued by Eric Cantona. MLS mov… Juan Pablo Angel joins Los Angeles Galaxy.



UFC - It might seem like Fedor Emelianenko aged overnight. But the seeds for his downfall were sown long ago.Record setter - MMA's first $10-million gate is on the way as the UFC's Toronto show shatters several records.



BOXING - Back in 2008, Shawn Estrada fought for his country at the Olympics in Beijing. Now he's fighting for his community by running for city council.



NASCAR -Dale Earnhardt Jr. will start on the pole in the Daytona 500. But will two-by-two racing spoil the show?Bud ShootoutDenny Hamlin crossed the finish line first, but Kurt Busch was declared the winner.




Upcoming Races Date Event Time TV



Feb 17, 2011 Gatorade Duel 1 at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway 2:00 p.m. SPEED



Feb 17, 2011 Gatorade Duel 2 at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway 4:00 p.m. SPEED



Feb 20, 2011 Daytona 500
Daytona International Speedway 1:00 p.m. FOX



Feb 27, 2011 Subway Fresh Fit 500
Phoenix International Raceway 3:00 p.m. FOX



HORSE RACING - Always a Princess wins La Canada Stake.s Hilda's Passion wins $150,000 Hurricane. Deputy Daney wins Big A's Always Run Lucky. Undefeated Uncle Mo heads Triple Crown.




POKER - After four years of competition at the Casino of the Empire in London, the World Series of Poker Europe is moving to France. The new venue will feature 75 tables, which will offer double the capacity that the event had in 2010.