SPORTS INFO for THURSDAY, Feb. 10 2011

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NFL - The league and Jerry Jones' greed has been trumped by America's true pastime – filing a lawsuit. NFL, union meet again to discuss labor. Cowboys, NFL sued over seats. McCarthy: Packers will be more talented. Browns cut DT Rogers, 5 others. Munchak hires Matthews to coach O-line. Cards hire Steelers' Horton to run 'D'. Sporting News names Falcons GM top exec.Falcons release veteran S Coleman.




NBA - Cavs lose to Pistons, skid hits 26. Bulls win Boozer's return to Utah. Mavs nip Kings, win 10th in row. Blair helps Spurs rally by Raptors. Sick Pierce expected to play vs. LakersNets top struggling Hornets in OT. Howard hits 14 FTs as
Magic win m Warriors top Billups-less Nuggets




THREE (3) NBA GAMES TONIGHT



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NHL - Amid fights, Bruins beat Canadiens 8-6. Penguins F Cooke suspended 4 games. Ryan, Ducks snap Canucks' 6-game run. Sharks continue surge, top Blue Jackets. Glencross carries Flames over Senators. Preds chase Howard, roll past Red Wings.Coyotes win in OT, Stars' skid reaches 4.




FIVE (5) NHL GAMES TONIGHT




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NCAA - BASKETBALL - DeAndre Liggins' 19 points led the way as No. 18 Kentucky climbed above .500 in SEC play by over poweringTennessee 73-61. Smith helps Duke rally past UNC. Rutgers stuns No. 9 Villanova on four-point play. Scott steps up in OT, Irish beat Cards. Idaho snaps No. 21 Utah St.'s 17-game win streak. No. 13 Wisconsin holds off pesky Iowa in OT. No. 3 Texascontinues run in Big 12, handles OU. Holmes helps No. 22 A&M force OT, beat Colorado.




FIFTY SIX (56) GAMES TONIGHT



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MLB - RED SOX RELOAD - Adding Carl Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez restores the Red Sox as clear-cut AL East favorites. Brewers,Marcum agree on $3.95M, 1 year. Ohlendorf, 1-11, wins arbitration opener. Joba ready for role in revamped bullpen. Oldest living major leaguer dies at 101. Yankees agree to deal with RHP Ayala. Hamilton talks with Rangers progressing.




GOLF - All eyes were on the grouping of golf's top three – but it was Rory McIlroy who set the pace at the Dubai Desert Classic. Pebble Beach Pro-Am-Who will prevail in our Dustin Johnson vs. Tim Clark showdown?



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TENNIS - End of an era? Well, that didn't last long. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga says the days of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal dominating tennis are over. Nadal to start training after leg injury. Clijsters pulls within 1 win of No. 1. Murray loses in 1st round at Rotterdam. No. 2 seed Montanes upset at Brazil Open. Top seed Verdasco cruises at SAP Open. Ivanovic squeaksby Craybas in Thailand.



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NCAA FOOTBALL - Quarterback quandryFlorida is one of several SEC schools with QB issues. Ex-Michigan QB Forcier headed to Miami. Monken back at Okla. St. to run offense. Baker leaves UNC for Dallas Cowboys.



SOCCER - MLS - 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 MLseason. The Parity Problem - Major League Soccer continues to promote competitive balance, but providing teams with equal opportunity could backfire on the league in the long run.



UFC - The Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix tournament features eight fighters with impressive résumés and much to prove.Super scenario-A potential fight between Anderson Silva (L) and Georges St. Pierre is all fight fans want to discuss.



BOXING - Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins went to a draw in one of 2010's best fights. A rematch of the thrilling battle is in the making.



NASCAR - A year ago, Carl Edwards was just hoping to get back into victory lane. He'll start the 2011 season thinking championship. It's Year II of Danicamania, and it's coming soon to a racetrack near you.





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 - Breeders' Cup performance inquiry continues. Strong field shaping up for Gulfstream Sprint. Ten Devils to try main track in Robert Lewis. Mucho Macho Man may ship to Fair Grounds. The Factor on target for Feb. 20 San Vicente.



POKER - Welcome Back Peter? 2008 WSOP champ Peter Eastgate left poker last July, sold his WSOP bracelet on eBay and put poker behind him. Now he's accepted a bid to play in the 2011 NHUPC.