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.

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.

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NFL - Titans coach Munchak fires Heimerdinger. Packers fans celebrate title at Lambeau. Aguilera offered Class A anthem do-over. Fans who lost seats get second option. Steelers put Super Bowl loss behind them. Saints' Payton moving family to
Dallas. Raiders promote Biekert to LBs coach.



Green Bay Packers Win 2011 Super Bowl




NBA - One loss to the Pacers was enough for LeBron James. His 41 points lifted the Heat to their seventh win in a row.Surging 76ers win in Atlanta. Pierce, Allen, Durant in 3-point contest. Spurs hold off Pistons late. Love sets team mark
in win. Without Gay, Grizzlies top Thunder in OT.



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NHL - The Sharks snapped a scoreless duel in the third period and shut out the Caps for an eighth win in nine games.Stafford scores 3, Sabres rally by Tampa. Jackets get past injury-riddled Penguins. Brodeur-less Devils top Hurricanes in OT.Isles G Poulin hurt, Leafs end road skid. D'Agostini helps Blues halt road slide. Datsyuk leads Red Wings to win in return.NHL-leading Canucks win sixth straight.



EIGHT (8) 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 overpowering Tennessee 73-61. Kentucky ruins Pearl's return to Vols. No. 6 SDSU rides big 1st-half run to win. Moore, Johnson
lead Purdue by Indiana. Duke, UNC meet with 1st place at stake. Syracuse looks to slow surging Hoyas. Hamilton, No. 3 Texas tearing up Big 12.



FORTY-NINE (49) GAMES TONIGHT



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MLB - Only a week before a deadline that could shape the Cardinals' future, Albert Pujols hadn't gotten a concrete offer.Hamilton talks with Rangers progressing. Peavy aims to be ready for ChiSox opene. Ohlendorf, Bucs go to salary arbitration.
Indians C Santana cleared to practice. Red Sox reach deals with Aceves, Reyes.



GOLF - The 7th at majestic Pebble Beach measures only about 100 yards, but a good case can be made that it's the best hole on the planet. The world's top three golfers are paired together for the first two rounds of the Dubai Desert Classic.
Wilson wins Phoenix Open in playoff.



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TENNIS - Kim Clijsters is close to overtaking Caroline Wozniacki as the world No. 1, but she's got major championships – not rankings – on her mind. Soderling wins, Ferrer out in Rotterdam. Lacko upsets No. 3 seed Querrey. Chela, Robredo to 2nd round in Brazil. Zvonareva, Ivanovic advance at Thailand. Kanepi, Kvitova advance in Paris. Nadal wins Laureus Sports Award.



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NCAA FOOTBALL - With Brady Hoke and two other new coaches, spring practice in the Big Ten should be more intriguing than usual. Tennessee is among those hoping to turn the close losses into wins. LSU CB Peterson receives Thorpe Award,



SOCCER - MLS - Timbers forward Bright Dike out 6 to 9 months. FC Dallas signs Brazilian MF Ricardo Villar. Charlie Davies scores for DC United in. Stinson lifts Toronto FC over Red Star.



UFC - Fight fans have differing views on how Anderson Silva matches up with Georges St. Pierre. But everyone has an opinion.Georges St. Pierre says his focus is on Jake Shields, not an Anderson Silva fight.



BOXING - Khan do-The next piece of the puzzle at 140 pounds will fall into place when Amir Khan defends his WBA light welterweight title in England on April 16.



NASCAR - Kevin Harvick was the surprise of 2010. Who will it be this year? Denny Hamlin has improved every year since his sophomore season. He finished second in 2010. So what's next? NASCAR finally released start times for this season, and
they're familiar.



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 - Gladding, Sadler win San Antonio at Santa Anita. Super Espresso wins Big A's Sky Beauty. Giant Oak earns 2nd Grade 1 win in Donn.



POKER - Run Ashton! Run!Ashton Griffin is one of the best poker players in the world, but last weekend he brought in $300,000 for doing something that most poker players couldn't even imagine on a prop bet.

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NFL - Champ Packers return home - New dynasty? Super Bowl TV ratings set record again. Rodgers, Packers set repeating as goal. Steelers remain stuck on 6 Super Bowls. Rodgers celebrates title at Disney. Obama congratulates Packers' McCarthy.Mike McCarthy pushed all the right buttons for the victorious Packers!



Green Bay Packers Win 2011 Super Bowl




NBA - Give the Cavs credit: They're getting closer. Unfortunately for them, they now own the NBA's longest losing streak of all time. Mavs extend Cavs' NBA-record skid to 25. Rockets overcome 'Melo's 50. Aldridge's 42 lift Blazers past Bulls.
'Cats top Celts, Jackson tossed. Wolves beat struggling Hornets. Lakers beat Memphis with surge. Sloan, Jazz agree to 1-year extension. Jefferson helps Jazz rally past Kings.



Eastern Conference
Team GB
1. * Boston --
2. * Miami 1.0
3. * Chicago 3.5
4. Atlanta 5.0
5. Orlando 6.5



Western Conference
Team GB
1. * San Antonio --
2. Dallas 6.5
3. * LA Lakers 7.0
4. * Oklahoma City 9.0
5. New Orleans 11.5


EIGHT (7) NBA GAMES TONIGHT



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NHL - The Wings snapped a two-game goal drought and handed the Rangers a fifth straight loss. Datsyuk leads Red Wings to win in return, NHL-leading Canucks win sixth straigh. tFlames beat 'Hawks, now 7-0-1 in last 8.



Eastern Conference
Team GP Pts
1. * Philadelphia 53 75
2. * Tampa Bay 54 71
3. * Boston 53 67
4. Pittsburgh 54 72
5. Washington 54 68

Western Conference
Team GP Pts
1. * Vancouver 54 79
2. * Detroit 53 70
3. * Dallas 53 65
4. Nashville 54 63


SIX (6) NHL GAMES TONIGHT



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NCAA BASKETBALL - No. 2 Kansas surges past Missouri 103-86. Unbeaten Buckeyes still unanimous No. 1. Point to prove-Is BYU'sJimmer Fredette ready to play in the NBA?



FOURTEEN (14) GAMES TONIGHT



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MLB - Overspending and stretch stumbles have Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski and manager Jim Leyland on the hot seat. Jeter movingon from subpar 2010 season. Dodgers give INF Miles minor league deal. Braves counting on Kimbrell, Venters. Dodgers to wear throwbacks for 6 games.



GOLF - Mark Wilson's roll-with-the-punches attitude wasn't the reason he won in Scottsdale. The budding star has got plenty of game. Pebble Beach Pro-Am-Dustin Johnson aims to win in the Monterey Peninsula for the third consecutive year. Dubai Desert Classic Lt. Col. Michael Rowells, serving in Afghanistan, will play with Tiger in the pro-am.



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TENNIS - Winning the French Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open earned world No. 1 Rafael Nadal the Laureus Award for 2010 sportsman of the year. Monfils beats Sampras in exhibition. Davydenko upset at ABN Amro World. Kirilenko, Craybas advance at Pattaya. Hanescu loses opener at Brazil Open. Barrios rallies to advance in Paris. Clijsters leads Belgium by US at Fed Cup.


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NCAA FOOTBALL - Tennessee, with QB Tyler Bray, is among eight teams that hope to turn the close losses of 2010 into victories in 2011. Can Mike Sherman lead Texas A&M to the Big 12 crown in 2011?



SOCCER - MLS - Timbers forward Bright Dike out 6 to 9 months.FC Dallas signs Brazilian MF Ricardo Villar. Charlie Davies scores for DC United in. Stinson lifts Toronto FC over Red Star.



UFC - More from UFC 126- By beating Ryan Bader, Jon Jones out-wrestled the wrestler and earned an immediate title shot.
Zoila Frausto (R) likely will face Karina Hallinan at next month's Bellator 35 event.


BOXING - It appears now that Juan Manuel Marquez will not fight Erik Morales on April 9 in Las Vegas, according to Golden Boy's Richard Schaefer. Segura-Calderon II slated for April in Mexico.



NASCAR - Sports Countdown enters the top five with Kevin Harvick, who has a new look in 2011 but is looking for the same old results.



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 - Gladding, Sadler win San Antonio at Santa Anita. Super Espresso wins Big A's Sky Beauty. Giant Oak earns 2nd Grade 1 win i$500,000 Donn Handicap by two lengths over Morning Line at Gulfstream Park on Saturday.



POKER - GSN and High Stakes Poker made some major changes for their 2011 season including replacing Gabe Kaplan as host with comedian Norm MacDonald.

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NFL - Green Bay Packers Win 2011 Super Bowl
Packers Beat Steelers in Super Bowl Thriller-Green Bay took an early lead & never looked back as it defeated Pittsburgh 31-25 Sunday night in Texas. Green Bay took an early lead & never looked back as it defeated Pittsburgh 31-25 Sunday night in Texas. Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers has his own enduring legacy and no longer has to fret about his famous predecessor.NFL enters offseason of labor issues.Pack overcome Woodson, Driver injuries. Polamalu, Harrison silent for Steelers.



NBA - Rondo, Celtics beat cold Magic. Stoudemire's 41 lift N.Y. by Sixers. Wade leads Heat to 6th win in row. Pacers move to 4-0 under Vogel, Celtics' Daniels has bruised spinal cord. Cavs lose 24th straight, set NBA record. Suns sign G Dowdell for rest of season. Surging Mavs improve to 14-0 vs. Bobcats.



EIGHT (8) NBA GAMES TONIGHT



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NHL - Caps beat Pens 3-0 as Crosby, Malkin sit. Avs sign Forsberg for rest of season. Penguins think Malkin done for season. Lecavalier lifts Tampa by Blues in OT. Brodeur injured in Devils' win over Habs. Preds hand Wings second straight shutout.Kings win in SO, end Flames' 6-game run. Perry hat trick lifts Ducks past Avs 3-0.



SIX (6) NHL GAMES TONIGHT



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NCAA BASKETBALL - Buckeyes rip Minnesota, improve to 24-0. No. 19 Wisconsin pounds Spartans 82-56. No. 9 Notre Dame wins fifth straight. PG Marshall helps surging UNC rout FSU. Florida topples No. 10 Kentucky 70-68. No. 21 Arizona beats Cal 107-105 in 3OT. No. 13 Georgetown overcomes 43 by Brooks.



TWENTY EIGHT (28) GAMES TONIGHT



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MLB - Liriano, Twins agree on 1 year, $4.3M. Guerrero, Orioles agree to 1-year deal. Giants turn attention to title repeatCharlie Manuel and Terry Francona should be all smiles after the offseasons the Phillies and Red Sox had. More than 40,000 fans flooded the ballpark Saturday to greet and cheer the World Series champions at San Francisco's annual FanFest. It was the largest crowd the club has hosted at the annual event that leads up to spring training.



GOLF - Searching for his second win in 2011, Mark Wilson will take a two-shot advantage into Monday's finish in Arizona. Bjorn pulls away for 4-shot win at Qatar




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TENNIS -Kim Clijsters' defeat of Bethanie Mattek-Sands gave Belgium an insurmountable 3-0 lead over the United States and a spot in the Fed Cup semifinals. Czech Republic to semisPennetta paces Italy. Russia recovers to beat France.



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NCAA FOOTBALL - USC receiver Ronald Johnson is among the 329 players invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney's haul was one of the biggest surprises on National Signing Day.




SOCCER - MLS - Stinson lifts Toronto FC over Red Star. Charlie Davies trying to make most of MLS. Uruguayan F Puerari signs with Fire.



UFC - When Anderson Silva feels like it, he's the best in the world. But Georges St. Pierre is looming in his future.Rocket to the topJon Jones impressed in a win over Ryan Bader, then got a title shot against "Shogun" Rua!



BOXING - Sergio Mora had a big talent edge on Brian Vera. It wasn't enough to lead to victory.




NASCAR - Gibbs' engine department damaged in flash fire. NASCAR reveals new points system!



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 - Gladding, Sadler win San Antonio at Santa Anita.Super Espresso wins Big A's Sky Beauty. Giant Oak earns 2nd Grade 1 win in Donn. Oaklawn cancels live racing this weekend.



POKER - Tournaments around the world last week attracted huge fields with all the big names, but where was 2010 CardPlayer Player of the Year Tom Marchese? Just taking it easy.

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NFL - This year's Super Bowl may be a little too lavish given the labor woes. Sitting this one out-Ex-coach Barry Switzer ispassing on the chance to bask in Super Bowl glory. Peeking Into The Past-Plenty has changed since the Packers met the
Steelers in '09. But history suggests a Super shootout. Steelers C Pouncey (ankle) sits out practice. g Ben treats linemen to dinner, sings song. Somebody's gotta replace a legend- how -- in different time frames -- Super Bowl QBs Ben
Roethlisberger and Aaron Rodgers follow Bradshaw, Favre!



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NCAA BASKETBALL - Jared Sullinger's 19 points and 13 rebounds led top-ranked Ohio State to another hard-fought victory over rival Michigan 62-53. No. 1 Ohio State 23-0 for second time. Miss. St. players banned from Twitter. No. 9 Notre Dame shows no rust in rout. No. 21 Arizona takes over Pac-10 lead. Oregon State upsets No. 20 Washington. Centenary's losing streakreaches 29. Miami overcomes 28 turnovers in win. Youngstown ends 10-game skid vs. Butler.



TWELVE (12) GAMES TONIGHT



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NBA - James scores 51, Heat beat Magic. McDyess beats buzzer as Spurs top Lakers. Griffin, 4 Celtics added as All-Stars.Knicks fined $200,000 for draft workouts. Raptors F Kleiza could miss a year. Ellis, Curry rally Warriors over Bucks. Good to the last shot-Antonio McDyess' tip-in beat the buzzer and stunned the Lakers in a battle of the West's best.



THREE (12) NBA GAMES TONIGHT



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NHL - Bruins defeat Stars in fight-filled game. Devils beat Rangers to escape NHL cellar. Flames finally post first win in Atlanta. Leafs rookie Reimer shuts out Hurricanes. Flyers get past Preds as Leino scores 2. Former Avs help Wild hold off
Colorado. Kings D Doughty gets credit for 2 goals.



SIX (6) NHL GAMES TONIGHT



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MLB - Andy Pettitte will retire after 16 seasons, enabling him to spend more time with his family, including sons Josh and Jared. SS Ramirez, ChiSox finalize $32.5M deal. Talks end between Mets, Madoff trustee. Rockies, 3B Stewart avoid arbitration OF Kotsay, Brewers agree to $800K deal. INF Feliz gets minor league deal with KC. LHP Hendrickson, OF Winn agree with O's.




GOLF - Phil Mickelson fired a 4-under 67 on Day 1 in Arizona, but he may have saved his best game for when he finished his round. 4 tied for lead at chilly Phoenix Open. Goosen takes early 1-shot lead at Qatar. Tseng takes lead at Women's Australian.



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TENNIS - S. Africa's Anderson in SA Open quarters. Ljubicic reaches Zagreb Indoors quarters. Top seed Nalbandian loses in Santiago.


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NCAA FOOTBALL - With their battles on the field and the recruting trail, LSU's Les Miles and Alabama's Nick Saban is escalating.



SOCCER - MLS - Uruguayan forward Gaston Puerari has been signed by Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire from the Montevideo Wanderers.


UFC - Saturday, Feb 5 UFC 126: Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort, Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, PPV



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BOXING - Friday, February 4, 2011-Fort Worth, Texas (ESPN2) Sergio Mora (22-1-2, 6 KOs) vs. Bryan Vera (17-5, 11 KOs)10 Rounds - Super Middleweight Division


Charles Hatley (14-0, 11 KOs) vs. Chris Chatman (9-1, 4 KOs) 10 Rounds - Welterweight Division



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NASCAR - Tony Stewart's goal in 2011: Figure out how to keep his performance from slipping even after the temperature drops.


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 - Sammartino wins at Santa Anita. Horse track at Hot Springs cancels Thursday… Aqueduct cancels Thursday card.



POKER - Mad MoneyWith the creation of high roller, super high roller and invitational events, just how can we determine who deserves the top spot on the all-time money list?

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NFL - Though normally stingy and menacing, the Steelers' D has a glaring vulnerability. Packers favored for Super Bowl Packers, Steelers move practices indoors. Rolling outages won't affect Super Bowl.



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NCAA BASKETBALL - Orange top No. 6 UConn, snap 4-game skid. No. 5 Duke bounces back to beat Maryland. No. 14 Missouri's road woes continue. Indiana beats second straight ranked foe. No. 7 Aztecs win on Gay's late jumper. Tests await unbeaten No. 1 Ohio State. Villanova ends slide, beats Marquette. Fredette, Davies lead BYU past Wyoming.



SIXTY-ONE (61) GAMES TONIGHT



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NBA - Durant continues tear with 43 in win. Cavs lose 22nd in row, 1 from record. Mavs win sixth in row, beat Knicks.Nuggets win, Blazers lose Matthews. Rockets rally past short-handed Jazz. Hawks hand Raptors 13th loss in row.
Bucks' skid in Phoenix now at 23. Hot Bulls end Clippers' home streak at 9.



THREE (3) NBA GAMES TONIGHT



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NHL - Franzen scores 5, Wings get by Sens 7-5. Forsberg less optimistic after workout. Canucks rout struggling Coyotes 6-0. Pens G Johnson fights, helps blank Isles. Kings extend Khabibulin's skid to 12. Sharks start quick, hang on to top Ducks.Plekanec, Gionta lift Habs past Panthers.



SIX (6) NHL GAMES TONIGHT



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MLB - Reds GM Walt Jocketty's offseason moves indicate confidence that home attendance will rise along with victories.Piniella joins Giants as special assistant. Dodgers, LHP Kuo agree on 1 yr., $2.725. MClemens waives conflict with attorney.
Marlins to visit US troops overseas. Cancer-free Dave Roberts ready to coach. Yankees acquire Nationals OF Maxwell. INF Lopez agrees to contract with Rays. ChiSox, SS Ramirez agree to $32.5M deal.



GOLF - Mickelson eyes big year, less turmoil. Cold expected to delay Phoenix Open. Stricker set to make Middle East debut.



TENNIS - Clijsters to lead Belgium against US. Sharapova to make Fed Cup home debut. Defending champ Lopez falls at SA Open.Top-seeded Cilic advances in Zagreb.




NCAA FOOTBALL - Nick Saban's 21-man recruiting haul wasn't the biggest of Signing Day but Alabama won the day with quality.


2011 NCAAF TEAM RECRUITING RANKINGS


All Teams ACC Big East Big Ten Mid-America Pac-12 SEC WAC Independents Big 12 C-USA Mt. West Sun Belt


Commits
School Total 5-star 4-star Avg Points



1. Alabama 21 2 14 3.86 2448

2. Florida State 28 2 13 3.61 2370

3. Texas 22 1 15 3.77 2322

4. USC 30 1 14 3.47 2315

5. Georgia 25 2 11 3.56 2243

6. LSU 22 3 9 3.64 2224

7. Auburn 24 1 13 3.63 2194

8. Clemson 29 4 6 3.34 2173

9. Notre Dame 23 2 8 3.48 1976

10. Ohio State 23 1 9 3.43 1927




SOCCER - MLS - Toronto plays Partizan Belgrade to DRAW. Brazilian MF Marcos Paullo signs with Red Bulls. Charlie Davies could be loaned to DC United.



UFC - Anderson Silva is one of the all-time greats. But will he rebound from the beating he took against Chael Sonnen?


BOXING - Timothy Bradley vs. Devon Alexander wasn't the thriller many envisioned, but nor was the evening a total loss.




NASCAR - When it comes to dethroning Jimmie Johnson, Denny Hamlin or Kevin Harvick is often the pick. Why not Kyle Busch?




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 - Switch wins Santa Monica Stakes at Santa. Dialed In wins Holy Bull at Gulfstream. Driven by Solar wins Big A feature. St Elmo Hero wins Comples Series, 23rd in row.



POKER - Mad Money- With the creation of high roller, super high roller and invitational events, just how can we determine who deserves the top spot on the all-time money list?