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Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers wins MVP award (AP)
AP - Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in a landslide.
Martin, 4 linemen make Hall of Fame (AP)

FILE - In this Aug. 27, 1990, file photo, Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chris Doleman (56) brings down Houston Oilers quarterback Warren Moon for a safety during preseason NFL football action in Minneapolis. Doleman is not one of the four Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists who won a Super Bowl. He doesn't believe that should affect his chances of being elected to the shrine.  (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)AP - Running back Curtis Martin and four linemen were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, along with one senior committee choice.


Spencer Levin opens 6-stroke lead in Phoenix Open (AP)

Tournament-leader Spencer Levin acknowledges the crowd after making a birdie at the 17th hole during the third round of the Phoenix Open golf tournament on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Levin shot a 3-under par 68, and lead with a total of 17-under par. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)AP - Spencer Levin remained in control in the Phoenix Open in front of the largest crowd in tournament history, shooting a 3-under 68 on Saturday to take a six-stroke lead into the final round.


Davis leads No. 1 Kentucky past SCarolina 86-52 (AP)

Kentucky's Anthony Davis (23) and Kentucky's Terrence Jones (3) block a shot by South Carolina's Damien Leonard (32) during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)AP - Anthony Davis had 22 points, eight rebounds and eight blocks as No. 1 Kentucky wiped away the memories of the last time the top-ranked Wildcats came to South Carolina with an 86-52 victory Saturday night.


Saints QB Brees wins Offensive Player of Year (AP)
AP - Drew Brees' record-setting season has earned the New Orleans quarterback the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year award.
Ravens LB Suggs wins Defensive Player of Year (AP)
AP - Baltimore linebacker Terrell Suggs, the most dynamic player on the Ravens' staunch defense, has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year award.
Pats release WR Underwood, sign DE Silvestro (AP)

New England Patriots wide receiver Tiquan Underwood shoots video in Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Patriots visited with family and friends on the field the day before they are scheduled to face the New York Giants in NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)AP - So close to the Super Bowl, yet so far.


Wife of Yankees GM Cashman files for divorce (AP)

FILE - In this July 8, 2011 file photo, New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman answers a question regarding the rainout of tonight's baseball against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium in New York. A woman stalked and shook down Cashman, getting him to pay her $6,000 and demanding more by threatening to harm his reputation, prosecutors said Thursday, Feb 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill, File)AP - The wife of Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has filed divorce papers, a day after prosecutors charged a woman with stalking him and extorting money over an extramarital affair.


Bynum, Bryant lead Lakers past Nuggets 93-89 (AP)

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl argues with official Bill Kennedy (55) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)AP - Andrew Bynum scored 22 points, Kobe Bryant added 20 and the Los Angeles Lakers opened a season-high six-game trip with a 93-89 victory over the weary Denver Nuggets on Friday night.


Arizona coach finds positives in 40-point loss (AP)

Arizona coach Niya Butts watches a foul shot against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. Stanford won 91-51. (AP Photo/John Miller)AP - Finding positives in a 40-point loss is no easy chore. Arizona coach Niya Butts insists she saw some in the Wildcats' 91-51 setback against No. 4 Stanford on Saturday.


Lance Armstrong rides on as doping allegations fall by wayside (The Christian Science Monitor)
The Christian Science Monitor - The decision by US prosecutors to drop a two-year doping investigation of legendary Tour de France champ Lance Armstrong could mark a stalemate in the debate over how to deal with the use of anabolic steroids in sport.
Canucks rally for 3-2 shootout win over Avalanche (AP)

Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo makes a glove save of a shot against the Colorado Avalanche in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP - Kevin Bieksa tied the game with 34.1 seconds remaining in regulation and Mason Raymond scored the lone goal in the shootout as the Vancouver Canucks rallied for a 3-2 win over the struggling Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.


Lawrie takes lead in Qatar despite penalty (AP)

Nicolas Colsaerts of Belgium round of the Qatar Masters tournament at the Doha golf club in Doha on Saturday Feb. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Osama Faisal)AP - Former British Open Champion Paul Lawrie recovered from a penalty for dropping his ball on a marker to shoot a 5-under 67 Saturday and take a one-shot lead over Nicolas Colsaerts into the final round of the Qatar Masters.


MMA's 'Iron Mike' gets prison in Vegas sex case (AP)

Michael 'Iron Mike' Whitehead, left, talks with his attorney William Terry, while waiting in Clark County district court, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. A judge in Las Vegas will decide whether the mixed martial arts fighter once featured on Spike TV's 'The Ultimate Fighter' will go to prison for attempted sexual assault of a woman in April 2010 at his home.  (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)AP - A mixed martial arts fighter once featured on Spike TV's "The Ultimate Fighter" is going to prison for one to four years for the attempted sexual assault of a woman at his home in April 2010.


Dundee was an ambassador for boxing (AP)

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 1964, file photo,  with flailing arms and legs, new heavyweight boxing champion Cassius Clay is lifted off the ring floor in Miami Beach by one of his handlers when Sonny Liston was unable the answer the bell for the seventh round. Another Clay handler, left, climbs through the ropes as trainer Angelo Dundee, right, reacts. Dundee, the trainer who helped groom Muhammad Ali (Clay) and Sugar Ray Leonard into world champions and became one of boxing's most recognizable figures, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. He was 90.  (AP Photo/hlv, File)AP - He saved a young Cassius Clay when he was in trouble in England, convinced Sugar Ray Leonard that he could somehow overcome the fearsome Tommy Hearns. Angelo Dundee worked thousands of corners, and had just as many stories about fighters and the games they played in the ring.


Road course planning done at Kansas Speedway (AP)
AP - There are more changes in the works at Kansas Speedway.
London 2012 volunteers gather for training (AP)
AP - Thousands of London 2012 volunteers are gathering at Wembley Arena for their first orientation and training event for the Olympics.

Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
76ers' Brand out with sprained thumb (AP)
Philadelphia forward Elton Brand is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a sprained right thumb. Brand got his thumb caught in a jersey in Friday night's loss to Miami in Philadelphia. Rookie Lavoy Allen of Temple will make his first career start as the replacement for Brand.
Hawks C Collins to miss 2 weeks (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks say reserve center Jason Collins will miss the next two weeks with a sprained left elbow. Collins, the primary backup to Zaza Pachulia with All-Star center Al Horford sidelined the next three months, was injured in Thursday's home loss to Memphis. Collins, an 11-year NBA veteran, has started 31 of 81 career games in three seasons with Atlanta.
Heat use late run to beat pesky Sixers (AP)

Philadelphia 76ers ' Jrue Holiday watches during the final seconds of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Heat won 99-79.

With LeBron James running the show, Miami ran the Sixers out of their building. Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, and James had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lift the Miami Heat to a 99-79 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Needing a jumpstart in the fourth, James shifted to point guard, sparking a dominant late run that put away the pesky Sixers.


Lakers beat weary Nuggets to open trip (AP)

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 03:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers bites his jersey as he controls the ball against Andre Miller #24 of the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on February 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Lakers defeated the Nuggets 93-89. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers opened a season-high six-game trip Friday night with a rare win in Denver, where the Nuggets were bleary-eyed and, in Danilo Gallinari's case, blurry-eyed. Lakers coach Mike Brown was simply red-faced after a non-call in the waning seconds gave Denver one last shot at the victory.


Clippers, F Martin agree to 1-year deal (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers and free agent Kenyon Martin have agreed to a one-year deal, returning the veteran forward to the NBA after a brief stint in China. Martin's agent, Andy Miller, confirmed Friday that the sides reached agreement. The deal, believed to be worth the mini mid-level exception of $2.5 million, is expected to be finalized as soon as Martin passes a physical.
Durant scores 36, Thunder beat Grizzlies (AP)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) goes up for a shot in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9), of the Republic of Congo, in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. Oklahoma City won 101-94.

The Memphis Grizzlies know the team they are chasing to reach the top of the Western Conference. Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder keep finding ways to stay one step ahead. Durant scored 36 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute to lift the Thunder to a 101-94 victory against Memphis on Friday night in a rematch of their epic Western Conference semifinals series.


George has 30, Pacers end skid in Dallas (AP)

Indiana Pacers ' Paul George , front, comes in to dunk over Dallas Mavericks ' Rodrigue Beaubois , of Guadeloupe, bottom, in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Dallas. George led his team with 30 points in the 98-87 Pacers win.

Paul George and the Indiana Pacers are getting more and more confident. They should be with the way they're playing -- especially on the road. George hit seven 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 30 points as the Pacers won in Dallas for the first time in eight years, beating the defending NBA champions 98-87 Friday night.


Pierce's 30 help Celtics rally by Knicks (AP)

Boston Celtics ' Kevin Garnett (5) and New York Knicks ' Amare Stoudemire (1) go for a rebound during the second half of Boston's 91-89 win in an NBA basketball game in Boston Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. Garnett grabbed his 10,000 career defensive rebound in the win.

Boston stayed close enough until the New York Knicks failed again. This time, it was because of the Celtics' defense. Paul Pierce scored 30 points and Ray Allen had nine of his 14 in the final quarter to lift the Celtics to a 91-89 win over the struggling Knicks on Friday night. Hanging close until they finally caught New York midway into the final quarter, Celtics coach Doc Rivers kept telling...


Wolves get past Nets despite Morrow's 42 (AP)

New Jersey Nets ' Anthony Morrow looks to take a shot during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Newark, N.J.,  Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. The Timberwolves won 108-105. Morrow had 42 points for the Nets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves almost never won away from home last season. Now, they don't seem eager to go back there. Luke Ridnour made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:23 left, Nikola Pekovic scored a career-high 27 points, and the Timberwolves beat the New Jersey Nets 108-105 on Friday night to surpass last season's road victory total.


Knight's 26 help Pistons end 7-game skid (AP)

Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles reacts after the Bucks were whistled for a foul in the second half of an 88-80 loss to the Detroit Pistons in an NBA basketball game on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Brandon Knight learned a harsh lesson earlier in the week when he was shut out in a game at Milwaukee. "I just remember not coming with a lot of energy, not lifting my teammates up," Knight said. "Me, as a rookie, that's something I've got to be able to do each and every game, no matter who we're playing against." In a rematch with the Bucks on Friday night, Knight...


 

 










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