SPORTS INFO for Friday. Feb. 11, 2011

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NFL - Just a matter of time-The Colts say a deal with Peyton Manning will happen, even if they must "franchise" him first. THE NFL, union cancel second day of talks. Relative of first Pack prez lost SB seat. QB Newton works out in front of media. Damaged Metrodome roof to be replaced.



NBA - Sloan steps down as Jazz coach. Don't blame Deron Williams for Jerry Sloan's exit. Yes, they battled. But that doesn'tmean Williams was wrong. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers past the Celtics for their biggest win of the season. Allen breaks record but Lakers win. Arron Afflalo's shot at the buzzer ended the Mavs' win streak. Nash, Suns cruise past Warriors. Owner Jordan practices with Bobcats.




TEN (10) NBA GAMES TONIGHT



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NHL - The addition of Mike Fisher in Nashville puts the Preds in the picture for the Stanley Cup. Staal's OT goal lifts Penguins by Kings. Isles G Koskinen tops Habs for first win. PP goals help Flyers beat Hurricanes 2-1. Myers scores in OT,
Sabres top Panthers. Quebec moves ahead with NHL arena plan despite lack of federal funds.



EIGHT (8) NHL GAMES TONIGHT



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NCAA BASKETBALL - Hardy, St. John's upset No. 10 UConn. No. 23 Vandy gets by SEC-leading Alabama. Green's triple-double lifts Michigan St. Illini hand Gophers fourth straight loss. Washington snaps skid, beats Cal 109-77. Seminoles bounce back,top Georgia Tech. UCLA continues surge by beating Oregon.



THIRTEEN (13) GAMES TONIGHT



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MLB - Retaining Mariano Rivera and Derek Jeter can't camouflage the thin starting rotation the Yankees bring to spring training. The Feds have cut the felony charges Barry Bonds faces from 11 to five. Rangers' Hamilton gets 2 years, $24M.Recovering Strasburg begins throwing. Orioles OF Scott gets 1-year, $6.4M dealINF Orlando Cabrera joins Indians. Yankees, INF Belliard agree to contract.



GOLF - Tiger Woods exploded up the leaderboard with a second-round 66 and is in the hunt at the Dubai Desert Classic.Pebble Beach Pro-Am-Steve Marino birdied his last two holes to take a share of the lead. Report: Woods got $55.4M to push
resort. Lewis, Smith tied for lead at Australia.



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TENNIS - Jelena Dokic upset fifth-seeded Nadia Petrova in Paris to set up a quarterfinal battle with Kim Clijsters,who is vying to become No. 1 in the world. Del Potro, Hewitt into San Jose quarters.




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NCAA FOOTBALL - NCAA may implement some NFL rules. Gundy completes Oklahoma State staff. Neuheisel continues UCLA staff makeover. Ex-Michigan QB Forcier headed to Miami. Monken back at Okla. St. to run offense.



SOCCER - MLS - There are no matches for this league today. Houston shifts to Eastern in MLS realignment. English forward Rodgers has deal with Red Bulls. Galaxy hire ex-United coach Onalfo as assistant. Earthquakes win rights to goalkeeper Bingham. Timbers retain Brown, Purdy for 1st MLS season.



UFC - The legendary Fedor Emelianenko has only won one fight over the past two years. Will he return to his old form? Who would win? Fans are divided on a fight between Georges St. Pierre and Anderson Silva.




BOXING - Tale of redemption- Ricardo Williams Jr. went from Olympic medalist to felon in short order. The fighter is grateful for the opportunity to turn his life back around.





NASCAR - Clint Bowyer, Carl Edwards and Juan Pablo Montoya top a long list of Cup drivers who are about to be free agents.



Upcoming Races Date Event Time TV



Feb 12, 2011 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway 8:10 p.m. FOX



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 - Strong field shaping up for Gulfstream Sprint. St Trinians back to the track for Santa Maria. Ten Devils to try main track in Robert Lewis. Borel to compete for U.S. in Meydan Masters.



POKER - Sticking With Aces-James Blake and Boris Becker shot to fame on the tennis court, but now they -- and other current and former ATP stars -- are making names for themselves at the poker table.