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Jets slip past Canucks 4-3

Devin Setoguchi scored two goals, including the tiebreaker with 2:56 remaining, and the Winnipeg Jets earned a 4-3 win over the slumping Vancouver Canucks on Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1efm035

Raptors end drought in Denver, beat Nuggets 100-90

DeMar DeRozan scored 19 points, Terrence Ross had 18 and the Toronto Raptors ended a decade-long drought in Denver by beating the short-handed Nuggets 100-90 Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eflZMF

Jets slip past Canucks 4-3

All-Star Nowitzki leads Mavs past Kings 107-103

Dirk Nowitzki scored 34 points and the Dallas Mavericks held off Sacramento 107-103 Friday night, handing the Kings their sixth straight loss in another game without leading scorer DeMarcus Cousins. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fGP28W

Dolphins, Cobras look good for final

A round-up of the Ram Slam T20 Challenge matches on January 31, 2014 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Kings-Mavericks, Box

10-16 15-17 35, Thompson 4-7 0-0 8, Gray 2-2 0-0 4, Thomas 8-21 0-0 19, Thornton 3-9 0-0 9, Acy 3-4 2-2 8, Landry 2-2 0-0 4, McLemore 2-4 0-0 4, Williams 1-6 3-4 5, Fredette 3-4 0-0 7. Totals via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iWEJTf

Raptors-Nuggets, Box

7-10 3-3 18, Johnson 2-6 2-2 6, Valanciunas 4-10 5-6 13, Lowry 5-15 0-0 13, DeRozan 6-17 7-8 19, Patterson 4-7 0-0 9, Hayes 1-2 0-0 2, Salmons 4-9 0-0 11, Vasquez 0-4 0-0 0, Hansbrough 4-5 1-1 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iiE0Zy

Canucks-Jets Sums

_1, Winnipeg, Bogosian 3 (Enstrom, Ladd), 5:02. 2, Winnipeg, Setoguchi 9 (Byfuglien, Scheifele), 6:07. 3, Vancouver, Edler 4 (Burrows, Kesler), 10:27 (pp). Penalties_Thorburn, Wpg (holding), 10:19. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iiDZ8e

Hawks rout reeling 76ers 125-99

Mike Scott and Elton Brand scored 18 points apiece to lead seven Hawks in double figures and Atlanta routed the Philadelphia 76ers 125-99 Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1i181wv

Devils-Predators Sums

_1, Nashville, Weber 14 (Hornqvist), 6:45. Penalties_Smith, Nas (high-sticking), 14:53. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nyoThZ

Howard helps Red Wings beat Capitals 4-3 in SO

Alex Ovechkin had a game-tying goal with 7 seconds left in the third period, but Patrick Eaves scored in the seventh of the shootout to give the Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 win over the Capitals on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nyoThU

Weber scores 2 as Predators beat Devils 3-2 in OT

Shea Weber scored two goals, including at 1:29 of overtime, and the Nashville Predators rallied late in beating the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nyoT1y

Durant's 30 streak ends in Thunder's romp

Kevin Durant's 30-point streak ended at 12 games when he scored 26 in just 30 minutes, and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their 10th in a row with a 120-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nyoT1o

Thunder-Nets, Box

10-12 3-3 26, Ibaka 12-12 1-2 25, Perkins 4-9 0-0 8, Jackson 6-15 2-3 14, Sefolosha 5-9 3-4 14, Jones 3-5 4-4 11, Fisher 0-2 0-0 0, Lamb 5-6 2-2 12, Collison 1-3 2-2 4, Adams 2-3 0-0 4, Thabeet via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nyoSL4

Howard helps Red Wings beat Capitals 4-3 in SO

Randolph has 26; Grizzlies beat Timberwolves 94-90

Zach Randolph had 26 points and 12 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame another strong effort by Kevin Love to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-90 Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1koUCQ5

Capitals-Red Wings Sums

_1, Washington, Chimera 11 (Backstrom, Carlson), 15:24 (pp). Penalties_Backstrom, Was (tripping), 7:18; Orlov, Was (delay of game), 9:47; DeKeyser, Det (tripping), 14:18; Alzner, Was (hooking), 18:27. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1koUCjl

Grizzlies-Timberwolves, Box

5-11 0-2 11, Randolph 11-20 4-7 26, Gasol 4-10 1-1 9, Conley 4-14 4-4 12, Lee 5-7 5-7 16, Calathes 3-5 0-0 7, Davis 3-5 0-1 6, Johnson 1-4 0-0 2, Miller 2-4 0-0 5. Totals 38-80 14-22 94. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1koUAI9

Netherlands, Kenya and Canada lose ODI status

Netherlands, Kenya and Canada have lost their ODI status after disappointing performances in the ICC World Cup Qualifier in New Zealand via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Hawks-76ers, Box

5-9 0-0 13, Millsap 4-11 4-7 12, Ayon 3-4 1-2 7, Teague 3-10 6-6 12, Korver 3-4 2-2 11, Brand 8-12 2-3 18, L.Williams 3-10 5-5 12, Mack 4-6 0-0 8, Schroder 3-5 3-3 9, Scott 8-14 2-2 18, Nunnally via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dfqOiP

Islanders-Rangers Sums

_1, N.Y. Rangers, Boyle 4 (Staal), 3:29. Penalties_Brassard, NYR (holding), 10:58. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1koLV8B

Travis Kvapil takes deal in domestic assault case

NASCAR driver Travis Kvapil received two years' probation and must perform 72 hours of community service as part of a deferred prosecution agreement in his domestic assault case. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1koLWt2

Rangers top Islanders again, win indoors 4-1

Derick Brassard scored the go-ahead goal with 7:46 left in the third period and the New York Rangers used late offense to beat the New York Islanders for the second straight game, 4-1 on Friday via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nygQBL

Friday's College Basketball

Alfred 96, Utica 93Brown 78, Cornell 66Dartmouth 67, Penn 58Harvard 82, Princeton 76Indiana-East 78, Asbury 59Nazareth 82, Hartwick 72Rider 71, St. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nygOtJ

Sarwan fireworks too much for Ireland

Report from Guyana's 114-run win over Ireland in Zone A of the Nagico Super50 tournament via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Arron Afflalo scores 21, Magic beat Bucks 113-102

Arron Afflalo scored 21 points, Tobias Harris added 18 and the Orlando Magic ran past the Milwaukee Bucks 113-102 Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fu532Z

Arron Afflalo scores 21, Magic beat Bucks 113-102

Arron Afflalo scored 21 points, Tobias Harris added 18 and the Orlando Magic ran past the Milwaukee Bucks 113-102 Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cEUJ8J

Bucks-Magic, Box

5-11 0-0 10, Ilyasova 4-12 0-0 10, Sanders 4-11 2-4 10, Knight 3-9 2-2 10, Wolters 4-11 0-3 8, Butler 7-12 2-2 20, Antetokounmpo 4-7 5-9 15, Raduljica 3-4 0-0 6, Neal 5-10 3-4 13. Totals 39-87 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cEUI4w

Carolina caps 10-win month by beating Blues 3-1

Jeff Skinner scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cEUHO9

Carolina caps 10-win month by beating Blues 3-1

Jeff Skinner scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Friday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fu51IF

Blues-Hurricanes Sums

_1, Carolina, Gerbe 12 (Sekera, Faulk), 3:46 (pp). 2, St. Louis, Backes 18 (Roy, Oshie), 9:23 (pp). Penalties_Morrow, StL (high-sticking), 2:19; Oshie, StL (elbowing), 4:56; Hainsey, Car (hooking), via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fu51sa

Guard gets 180 days in jail for Lakers rings theft

A former security guard who stole Los Angeles Lakers championship rings from a training center has been sentenced to 180 days in jail. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fGnQqS

World Cup teams pick camps near Sao Paulo and Rio

Most of the 32 nations coming to the World Cup in Brazil have picked training bases near Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, with only a few venturing into the much hotter northeast or the colder south. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ef6jcf

World Cup teams pick camps near Sao Paulo and Rio

Hertha Berlin gets cash from US investment group

Hertha Berlin says that American investment group Kohlberg Kravis Roberts is putting 61.2 million euros ($82.5 million) into the Bundesliga club in a move that will solve its financial problems via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bJWnld

As Olympics near, warships and FBI agents deploy

U.S. officials say the first of two American warships heading into the Black Sea in advance of the Olympic Games has sailed from Italy. In another sign of U.S. efforts to protect Americans at the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jUFwnT

Phil Mickelson makes it to weekend in Phoenix Open

Phil Mickelson made it to the weekend in the Phoenix Open, a week after withdrawing at Torrey Pines because of back pain. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bJWn4x

Ward stuns Querrey to give Brits 2-0 lead over US

James Ward won 10 of the last 11 games to take a stunning five-set victory against Sam Querrey and give Britain a 2-0 lead against the United States in the first round of the Davis Cup on Friday via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bJWmO0

Super Bowl turns into 'Draft Day' before big game

It wasn't the raucous NFL draft, but it was Hollywood's next best thing when Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner, Denis Leary and director Ivan Reitman gathered Friday just down a hotel hallway from via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jUFvAd

Collapsed roofing cleared from World Cup stadium

Constructors say they have removed the giant roofing structure that destroyed part of the World Cup stadium in Sao Paulo after a crane collapsed last year. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gv6iTc

Jermaine Jones loaned from Schalke to Besiktas

American midfielder Jermaine Jones was loaned to the Turkish club Besiktas from Schalke for the rest of the season after telling the Bundesliga team he wanted a move before the winter transfer via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fAkt4D

FIFA asks Qatar to update on working conditions

Soccer's governing body has given Qatar two weeks to explain how welfare and living conditions for workers building 2022 World Cup projects are improving. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1kef8Tt

Andres Guardado loaned from Valencia to Leverkusen

Mexican winger Andres Guardado has been loaned from Valencia to Bayer Leverkusen for the rest of the season, and the German team has an option to buy. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1flWTtA

Cleveland Browns announce new health care partner

The Browns are making University Hospitals in Cleveland the team's official health care partner for the next decade. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1becBmB

Texas hits leader Young retires with Rangers

Michael Young slipped on a No. 10 Texas Rangers jersey for one last time. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fuU22i

NY Gov. Cuomo to attend Super Bowl

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (KWOH'-moh) will be attending the Super Bowl. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iVJhsQ

Morgenstern makes 1st jumps since ski flying crash

The Austrian ski federation says three-time Olympic champion Thomas Morgenstern has made his first training jumps since recovering from a ski flying crash and is determined to compete at the Sochi via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iVJhco

Astrodome designated National Historic Place

A glimmer of hope surfaced in the effort to keep the Houston Astrodome —the world's first multipurpose domed stadium — from being torn down with its addition this week to the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iVJfBr

No. 6 Kansas riding 7-game win streak into Austin

There were moments of frustration for Kansas coach Bill Self, moments where he'd angrily call a timeout or attend a post-game news conference and glumly bemoan another uneven performance. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ii3qqq

Column: NFL, other leagues should dump pot testing

Jermaine Kearse smiled before the question was even finished. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iVJgoW

Cavaliers-Knicks, Box

3-9 6-6 13, Thompson 1-5 0-0 2, Zeller 1-3 0-0 2, Irving 10-25 3-5 24, Miles 3-4 0-0 9, Waiters 8-15 3-3 21, Bennett 1-6 2-4 4, Clark 1-3 0-0 2, Jack 1-8 1-2 4, Dellavedova 0-2 0-0 0, Gee 0-2 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1khnbiv

No. 14 LSU holds off Mississippi State 65-56

Shanece McKinney didn't miss a shot en route to a career-high 19 points to lead No. 14 LSU to a 65-56 win over Mississippi State on Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1khn9aj

Michael Young to retire as a Texas Ranger

Infielder Michael Young is retiring after a 13-year major league career, nearly all of it with the Texas Rangers. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nttCBv

Missouri upsets No. 16 Vanderbilt 59-54

Bri Kulas scored 15 points and Missouri held off a rally from No. 16 Vanderbilt for a 59-54 victory Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1khn5r4

Lambert, McCarthy set up Jamaica win

Keddy Lesporis' unbeaten century went in vain as Windward Islands fell short by 14 runs against Jamaica in the opening match of the Nagico Super50 under lights at Queen's Park Oval via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Lightning-Senators Sums

_1, Ottawa, Methot 5 (Zibanejad, Spezza), 1:49. 2, Ottawa, E.Karlsson 13 (Spezza, Michalek), 19:34. Penalties_Hedman, TB (hooking), 2:34; Ceci, Ott (holding), 7:57. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bbM2l2

Kadri helps Maple Leafs beat Panthers 6-3

Nazem Kadri had three assists, including his 100th career point, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers 6-3 on Thursday night for their fifth consecutive home victory. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1khfnx2

Senators beat Lightning 5-3

Marc Methot, Erik Karlsson, Zack Smith, Kyle Turris and Bobby Ryan scored as the Ottawa Senators jumped out to a four-goal lead and beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Thursday night, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bbM0JU

Scotland, UAE grab final 2015 World Cup berths

Scotland pipped Kenya to secure their third World Cup appearance on Thursday while United Arab Emirates (UAE) also booked their ticket for next year's marquee 50-over tournament in Australia and New via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gvOKXg

Hughes replaces injured Marsh in Australia squad

Australia replaced injured batsman Shaun Marsh with Phillip Hughes on Thursday while clearing fit-again paceman Jackson Bird to join the team in South Africa for the three-test series starting on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gvOKGJ

Budaj stops 34 shots; Canadiens beat Bruins 4-1

Peter Budaj stopped 34 shots and the Montreal Canadiens ended Boston's recent scoring binge with a 4-1 win over the Bruins on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ntgbBI

Johansen's 2 goals push CBJ past Capitals, 5-2

Ryan Johansen scored twice and Derek MacKenzie, Brandon Dubinsky and Cam Atkinson also had goals to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ntg9Kb

Johansen's 2 goals push CBJ past Capitals, 5-2

Budaj stops 34 shots; Canadiens beat Bruins 4-1

Peter Budaj stopped 34 shots and the Montreal Canadiens ended Boston's recent scoring binge with a 4-1 win over the Bruins on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ntg9tA

Johansen's 2 goals push CBJ past Capitals, 5-2

Dragic, Suns hand Pacers 2nd home loss, 102-94

Goran Dragic had 28 points and seven assists and the Phoenix Suns handed the Indiana Pacers just their second home loss of the season with a 102-94 victory Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fgq7IR

Thursday's College Basketball

Canisius 86, Quinnipiac 74Marist 75, Monmouth (NJ) 73Mount St. Mary's 87, Fairleigh Dickinson 82, OTSt. Francis (Pa.) 69, CCSU 63Wagner 75, LIU Brooklyn via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fgq9Ap

Panthers-Maple Leafs Sums

_1, Florida, Bjugstad 12 (Upshall, Shore), 1:39. 2, Florida, Bergenheim 13 (Boyes, Gomez), 13:50. 3, Toronto, Franson 4 (Kadri, van Riemsdyk), 16:49. Penalties_Gleason, Tor (cross-checking), 3:05; via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ntg8FZ

Canadiens-Bruins Sums

_1, Montreal, Emelin 1 (Markov, Briere), 2:16. 2, Montreal, Pacioretty 23 (Gallagher, Desharnais), 14:32. 3, Boston, Hamilton 5 (Eriksson, Soderberg), 15:38. Penalties_Marchand, Bos (boarding), 9:18. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ntg60N

Capitals-Blue Jackets Sums

_1, Columbus, MacKenzie 6 (Umberger, Tyutin), 12:18 (sh). 2, Columbus, Johansen 20 (Jenner, Johnson), 16:56. Penalties_Jenner, Clm (goaltender interference), 6:41; Ovechkin, Was (tripping), 7:37; via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ntfXKV

Dragic, Suns hand Pacers 2nd home loss, 102-94

Butler scores 22, leads Syracuse women to win

Brianna Butler scored 22 points to help Syracuse erase an 18-point deficit and beat No. 6 North Carolina 78-73 on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ntfSXC

Suns-Pacers, Box

3-8 1-2 7, Frye 3-8 0-0 7, Plumlee 2-8 0-0 4, Dragic 11-21 5-7 28, Green 6-15 2-2 16, Mark.Morris 4-10 5-6 15, Barbosa 3-4 2-2 9, Marc.Morris 7-12 1-1 16, Len 0-4 0-0 0, Smith 0-1 0-0 0. Totals via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fgpXkt

No. 13 Cincinnati edges No. 12 Louisville 69-66

Sean Kilpatrick scored 28 points, including six free throws down the stretch that helped No. 13 Cincinnati rally for a 69-66 victory over No. 12 Louisville on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ntfzvZ

No. 3 Florida beats Mississippi St 62-51

Casey Prather scored 16 points, Patric Young added 12 and No. 3 Florida beat Mississippi State 62-51 Thursday night for its 12th straight win. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hUFgBj

Williams lifts No. 3 Duke women past Miami 76-75

Elizabeth Williams converted one of two free throws with 1.7 seconds to lift No. 3 Duke to a 76-75 victory over upset-minded Miami on Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1aLynDx

Coates 24 leads No. 7 Gamecocks to 99-70 win

Freshman Alaina Coates tied her career high with 24 points and added 12 rebounds as the front line for No. 7 South Carolina wore down Mississippi in a 99-70 victory Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1aLynn9

No. 10 Lady Vols knock off Arkansas 70-60

Cierra Burdick and Meighan Simmons each scored 16 points as No. 10 Tennessee shot 62.2 percent from the floor to beat Arkansas 70-60 for its third consecutive victory. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1aLyoaM

No. 10 Lady Vols knock off Arkansas 70-60

No. 12 Penn State women beat No. 19 Purdue 75-72

Maggie Lucas had 23 points and Ariel Edwards added 21 as No. 12 Penn State avenged its lone Big Ten loss by beating No. 19 Purdue 75-72 Thursday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hUFclg

McBride leads Notre Dame to 74-48 win over Hokies

Kayla McBride scored 18 points and Notre Dame held Virginia Tech to 27 percent shooting in a 74-48 victory Thursday, the Fighting Irish's 22nd straight home win. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hUxwj1

India elect to field in last ODI

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to field first in the fifth and final One-Day International (ODI) against New Zealand at the Westpac Stadium here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bbp3qt

Mickelson's back better than game in Phoenix Open

Phil Mickelson's back was better than his game Thursday in the Phoenix Open. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bbjIzs

Boston Globe owner Henry takes on publisher role

New Boston Globe owner John Henry says he will be the newspaper's publisher. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bbjKHq

Southee, Bennett rested; India bowl

India reverted to their chasing formula after diverting for one game without different results via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Blazers, Rockets each get 2 NBA All-Star reserves

The Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets each had two players picked as reserves for the NBA All-Star game, while the Indiana Pacers had to settle for just Roy Hibbert despite the league's via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ebODhN

NJ memorabilia dealer sues Eli Manning and Giants

A sports memorabilia collector in New Jersey is accusing members of the NFL's New York Giants of engaging in a scam to sell fake "game-worn" equipment for profit. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ebMVwT

NJ memorabilia dealer sues the Manning, Giants

A sports memorabilia collector in New Jersey is accusing members of the NFL's New York Giants of engaging in a scam to sell fake "game-worn" equipment for profit. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MBFtzH

Practice-squaders ignored but vital at Super Bowl

They don't get much attention, this week or any other. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MBFqE3

NYC mayor won't attend high-priced Super Bowl

New York City is co-hosting the Super Bowl this weekend but its mayor will not attend the nation's biggest sporting event. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/LfSUUi

Toy maker wins small business Super Bowl contest

in the spotlight during the Super Bowl. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jPBSLQ

Renee Fleming plans to sing national anthem live

Renee Fleming says she only knows how to sing the national anthem one way: live. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bDYtmp

NYC Mayor de Blasio won't attend Super Bowl

New York City is co-hosting the Super Bowl this weekend but its mayor will not attend the nation's biggest sporting event. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bDYmYi

NYC Mayor de Blasio won't attend Super Bowl

New York City is co-hosting the Super Bowl this weekend but its mayor will not be in attendance. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dRkazi

Thomas' mom, grandma have to root from prison

Demaryius Thomas' mother and grandmother will cheer for the Broncos receiver around the prison TV Sunday, both wearing No. 88 jerseys they crafted with strips of tape. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jPyrVA

Ahead of Super Bowl, police target NYC sex ring

New York law enforcement authorities cracked down Thursday on a prostitution ring that they said advertised on public access cable TV, took credit cards and used text messages to market "party via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dRkaiM

NFL to launch new mobile video service this summer

The NFL, already a more than $9 billion a year business, is seeking new revenues from the expanding mobile advertising market. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jPyqkA

NFL: 13 percent fewer concussions in '13 than '12

The number of concussions in the NFL dropped 13 percent from 2012 to 2013, according to data the league released Thursday and touted as a result of its efforts to better protect players' heads. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jPyqkm

Ohio State names California educator as president

Ohio State University trustees picked a California educator as the school's next president Thursday, ending a search that began with the former president's retirement following remarks critical of via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gv6iTo

Collapsed roofing cleared from World Cup stadium

Constructors say they have removed the giant roofing structure that destroyed part of the World Cup stadium in Sao Paulo after a crane collapsed last year. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gv6iTc

Wednesday's College Basketball

Albany (NY) 77, Stony Brook 67American U. 74, Navy 52Baruch 79, York (NY) 69Boston College 76, Virginia Tech 52Boston U. 86, Army 81, OTBuffalo 84, W. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gslYa2

Sims 25 points, No. 9 Baylor over Tech 92-43

Odyssey Sims scored 25 points and No. 9 Baylor cruised to a 92-43 victory over Texas Tech after the Big 12-leading Lady Bears scored the game's first 19 points Wednesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1n08gIT

Newbill's late OT jumper lifts PSU over No. 24 OSU

D.J. Newbill hit a pull-up jumper over Aaron Craft with 2 seconds left in overtime, lifting Penn State to a 71-70 victory over No. 24 Ohio State and ending years of futility against the Buckeyes. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gslXTv

Magic-Raptors, Box

4-11 2-2 10, Davis 1-4 3-5 5, Vucevic 6-12 4-4 16, Nelson 5-15 0-0 13, Oladipo 3-14 5-8 12, Moore 4-8 0-0 9, Harris 2-8 5-5 9, O'Quinn 2-5 2-2 6, Harkless 1-6 0-0 3, Nicholson 0-1 0-0 0. Totals via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1b6KMj5

Bonnies upset No. 21 UMass, 78-65

Youssou Ndoye scored 11 of his 12 points in the second half, and St. Bonaventure clamped down on defense in upsetting No. 21 Massachusetts 78-65 on Wednesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1kaefeD

No. 22 Memphis holds off UCF 69-59

Joe Jackson scored 17 points, Chris Crawford and Michael Dixon added 12 each and No. 22 Memphis was able to hold off UCF 69-59 on Wednesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1b6KLf9

Lowry scores 33 as Raptors beat Magic 98-83

Kyle Lowry scored a season-high 33 points and dished out 11 assists, Amir Johnson had 22 points and 11 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat Orlando 98-83 on Wednesday night, their fifth straight via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1kaeczs

Departing Rixon takes a swipe at Cricket Australia

Steve Rixon, Australia's outgoing assistant coach, has declared that he had "very little respect" for Cricket Australia and in particular what saw as interference with cricket decisions from above via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

6-time All-Star Berkman retiring from baseball

Six-time All-Star Lance Berkman is retiring after 15 seasons in the major leagues. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Mx474z

Maurice Petty completes Petty clan in Hall of Fame

The Petty dynasty is now completely represented in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1b8Rmmb

Seattle once pursued Peyton Manning

They sat on the tarmac just hoping for the chance at a meeting. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1k9RK9T

5 things Super Bowl teams might try to thwart cold

NFL players rely on all sorts of methods for dealing with the type of weather the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks are expected to face in the Super Bowl. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nmHSMh

Mickelson set to play Phoenix Open

Phil Mickelson is going ahead with his Phoenix Open title defense after testing his ailing lower back Wednesday at exclusive Whisper Rock. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1a2pVPK

Defending champ wins Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Defending champion Nathan Schroeder has won the 30th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon in Minnesota. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1d8PLMY

10 Things to See in Sports: AP's top sports photos

's a look at some of the defining moments, game-changing plays, triumphs and defeats from the world of sports. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1d8PLwq

Kaepernick, Newton team up to host TV awards show

NFL playoff opponents Colin Kaepernick and Cam Newton will team up to host a TV awards show. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1d8PJo8

Column: Seattle wears the villain's hat for SB

Down at the end of a hotel hallway, about 50 people gathered along with a dozen television cameras to record the thoughts of a running back who doesn't much like the idea of sharing his thoughts. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1a2pViH

Column: What's in a nickname _ Super Bowl or bust?

They don't have a secret handshake, decoder rings or their own clubhouse. But even Groucho Marx, who refused to join any club that would have him, would have loved to get into the "Legion of Boom." via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/column-what-s-in-a-nickname-_-super-bowl-or-bust-news-news-ob4f4lbeceh.html

Firefighters honor dead NY boy for saving 6

Local firefighters have adopted as one of their own a 9-year-old boy who died saving six relatives from a fire that destroyed his grandfather's upstate New York home. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/firefighters-honor-dead-ny-boy-for-saving-6-news-news-ob3x5rbbdif.html

16th hole center of action at Phoenix Open

Padraig Harrington was at a loss when asked to describe the Phoenix Open's par-3 16th hole in one word. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/16th-hole-center-of-action-at-phoenix-open-news-health-ob4f4Kfafhh.html

Veteran Hodge called up for second Twenty20

Brad Hodge could play his first match for Australia in nearly six years after being called into the squad for the second Twenty20 in Melbourne on Friday via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Even if no snow, players prep for cold Super Bowl

So much for all of the hand-wringing about a snowed-in Super Bowl. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dP7fOm

Even if no snow, players prep for cold Super Bowl

So much for all the hand-wringing about a snowed-in Super Bowl. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dP7fxW

Blues battling Blackhawks for Central lead

Alexander Steen's production is back, even though he's not close to 100 percent from a concussion complicated by a lower-body injury that's kept him from practicing lately with the St. Louis Blues. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iMWa8G

Johnson injury, Altidore's woes concerns for US

of training in Brazil, the U.S. soccer team will take the field in one of its final pre-World Cup matches when it hosts South Korea on Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ibWCdX

APNewsBreak: U. Iowa fires worker after shortage

The University of Iowa fired an athletics department accountant after auditors projected $66,000 is missing from ticket sales for a popular train that takes fans to the football stadium, a school via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ibWBXs

Boland v KwaZulu-Natal Inland

Boland v KwaZulu-Natal Inland via Cricinfo Live Scores

Border v Western Province

Border v Western Province via Cricinfo Live Scores

Eastern Province v KwaZulu-Natal

Eastern Province v KwaZulu-Natal via Cricinfo Live Scores

Northerns v Easterns

Northerns v Easterns via Cricinfo Live Scores

'Big Three were more likely to make progress' - Isaac

Alan Isaac, the ICC president, has said that he pushed the three financially strongest boards to collaborate on the revolutionary proposals, instead of involving all Full Members, as they "were more likely to make progress more quickly" via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Anti-legal-pot group placing ads near Super Bowl

A group opposed to marijuana legalization is concerned about this year's Super Bowl between teams from the two states that have legalized pot. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/anti-legal-pot-group-placing-ads-near-super-bowl-news-international-ob4e4Hgaeie.html

Man City routs Tottenham 5-1, takes EPL lead

High-scoring Manchester City moved into the Premier League lead, scoring four times in the second half to rout Tottenham 5-1 Wednesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iMIvOX

Blaney to see increased role for Team Penske

Team Penske has filled a schedule for 20-year-old driver Ryan Blaney that will get him at least two Sprint Cup Series starts this year. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iMItqk

Murray: Davis Cup match setting 'cool, cool' place

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray was impressed with both the setting and the city where the first round of the Davis Cup match between the United States and Great Britain will take place this weekend. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mZ2zuM

Ginobili out 3-4 weeks with hamstring strain

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US intel sees uptick in Olympic threat reports

There has been an uptick in reports of security threats against next month's Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, but the key concern for an attack centers on locations outside the main event areas, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mZ2uHy

Storm postpones Pistons-Hawks, Alabama-Auburn

The winter storm that swept through the Southeast left plans for many games in a deep freeze. Even the NBA couldn't overcome the ice and snow which covered Atlanta and the Deep South. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iMItXa

NY-NJ security tight in Super Bowl run-up

Despite no specific terror threats against the Super Bowl, federal and local authorities have heightened security and studied intelligence about recent attacks on mass transit in Russia, law via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mZ2rvp

Syracuse women's tennis coach Luke Jensen resigns

Syracuse women's tennis coach Luke Jensen has resigned to return to the national tennis arena and pursue new opportunities, the school announced Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iMIquC

NY boy hailed for saving 6 is honorary firefighter

Sermanni finds coaching US women unique job

Tom Sermanni found out in his first year coaching the top-ranked U.S. team what a unique job he now has in women's soccer. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iMIpXs

Elway: Manning can't really seal legacy Sunday

John Elway says Peyton Manning cannot stamp himself as the greatest quarterback in NFL history even if he wins the Super Bowl on Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mZ2mb3

Sharapova thrashes Hantuchova at Open GDF Suez

Top-seeded Maria Sharapova of Russia maintained her dominance over Daniela Hantuchova, thrashing the Slovak player 6-0, 6-1 to reach the Open GDF Suez quarterfinals on Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iMIpa0

At 1 time, Seattle tried landing Peyton Manning

They sat on the tarmac just hoping for the chance at a meeting. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mZ2hUF

Eric McClure wants 1 shot to run the Daytona 500

Eric McClure wants one more crack at the Daytona 500. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iMIoCR

Bethune Cookman coach gives birth to baby boy

's coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis and her husband, veteran NBA official Eric Lewis, don't like missing basketball games. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mZ2iYU

Marshawn mostly mum again as Seahawks meet media

Beast Mode was Least Mode again. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iMIj2j

US Fed Cup: No Williams, Stephens against Italy

With Serena Williams and Sloane Stephens pulling out because of injuries, the U.S. Fed Cup team will field an inexperienced roster of Madison Keys, Alison Riske, Christina McHale and Lauren Davis via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mZ2eYY

Frenchman charged over anti-Semitic photos

French authorities have filed preliminary charges against a website administrator over photos online appearing to glorify a deadly attack on a Jewish school. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mZ2ebs

Hurricanes-Canadiens Sums

_1, Montreal, Prust 5 (Gorges, Bourque), 6:11. 2, Montreal, Gallagher 14 (Desharnais, Pacioretty), 18:44. Penalties_Faulk, Car (holding), 13:08. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1csCMdo

Green scores in OT goal, Capitals beat Sabres 5-4

Alex Ovechkin capped a four-point night by setting up Mike Green's goal one minute into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 5-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1csCLWV

No. 4 Wichita State beats Loyola of Chicago 57-45

Cleanthony Early scored 23 points, including 12 of the 21 Wichita State scored in the second half, to help the fourth-ranked Shockers stay unbeaten with a 57-45 victory over Loyola of Chicago on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mV1YKN

Tebow to appear on ABC's "Good Morning America"

Tim Tebow will be a special guest on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mV1Zy6

Kadri, van Riemsdyk lift Leafs over Lightning 3-2

Nazem Kadri scored twice and James van Riemsdyk got the go-ahead goal late in the third period to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs over the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mV1YdK

Capitals-Sabres Sums

_1, Washington, Ovechkin 37 (Backstrom, Brouwer), 3:49 (pp). 2, Washington, Ovechkin 38 (Green, Johansson), 4:42. 3, Buffalo, Ehrhoff 4 (Moulson, Ennis), 13:45. Penalties_Ellis, Buf (tripping), 3:18. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mV1WlX

Green scores in OT goal, Capitals beat Sabres 5-4

Johnson, Haddin valued at top base price for IPL auction

Freshly crowned Ashes heroes Mitchell Johnson, Brad Haddin and Steven Smith are part of a group of 31 players that has attracted the highest base price of Rs 20 million for the IPL player auction to be to be held in Bangalore on February 12 and 13 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Celtics-Knicks, Box

4-13 4-4 14, Bass 2-5 0-0 4, Sullinger 3-5 2-4 8, Rondo 3-13 1-1 7, Wallace 2-7 1-2 5, Humphries 3-7 6-8 12, Bayless 4-9 2-2 10, Pressey 1-3 0-0 2, Johnson 4-7 0-0 12, Olynyk 3-6 2-2 8, Faverani via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hL0Gku

Knicks avenge blowout loss to Celtics with a rout

Carmelo Anthony had 24 points and nine rebounds in just 28 minutes, and the New York Knicks avenged an embarrassing home loss with a rout of their own, beating the Boston Celtics 114-88 on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hL0H80

Knicks avenge blowout loss to Celtics with a rout

Magic-Pistons, Box

4-13 6-8 14, Maxiell 1-2 0-0 2, Davis 4-7 0-0 8, Nelson 3-9 2-3 11, Afflalo 6-12 1-2 14, O'Quinn 2-7 0-0 4, Oladipo 7-14 3-3 19, Harkless 1-3 0-6 3, Moore 3-6 3-3 10, Nicholson 1-4 0-0 2, Lamb via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hL0H7O

Tight fitness deadline for Marsh

Shaun Marsh will be scrubbed from Australia's plans for South Africa unless he can prove his fitness for the tour match that precedes the first Test via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Lightning-Maple Leafs Sums

_None. Penalties_Crombeen, TB (high-sticking), 2:50; Johnson, TB (hooking), 8:01; Kucherov, TB (holding), 18:29. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MdaMjE

Tuesday's College Basketball

Washington (Md.) 73, Swarthmore 68Williams 75, Castleton St. 62SOUTHHigh Point 81, Presbyterian 74South Florida 78, SMU 71VMI 109, UNC Asheville via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ngMbJf

Mason makes 33 saves, Flyers beat Red Wings 5-0

Scott Hartnell and Claude Giroux each had three points, Steve Mason made 33 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the banged up Detroit Red Wings 5-0 Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ngMeVf

Spezza's late goal lifts Sens past Blue Jackets

Jason Spezza scored a power-play goal with 5 minutes left and Stephane Da Costa had two goals to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ngMeEJ

Senators-Blue Jackets Sums

_1, Ottawa, Da Costa 1 (Michalek, E.Karlsson), 8:06 (pp). Penalties_Calvert, Clm (holding), 6:52; Methot, Ott (holding), 16:53; Gryba, Ott (hooking), 18:53. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MdaKbB

Panthers-Bruins Sums

_1, Boston, Lucic 14 (Iginla, Krejci), 7:41. 2, Boston, Chara 13 (Krug, Krejci), 15:26. Penalties_Weaver, Fla (hooking), 13:07; Chara, Bos (hooking), 17:31. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MdaLft

Spezza's late goal lifts Sens past Blue Jackets

Pistons stop skid with 103-87 win over Magic

Andre Drummond had 13 points and 17 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons snapped a four-game losing streak with a 103-87 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MdaJEr

Lucic scores twice, Bruins beat Panthers 6-2

Milan Lucic scored twice and the Bruins spoiled goalie Tim Thomas' return to Boston with a 6-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ngMdAE

Davis dominates as Pelicans beat Cavs 100-89

Anthony Davis scored 30 points with eight blocks and seven rebounds and Eric Gordon scored 20, leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a 100-89 win over the puzzling Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mUSqPV

Red Wings-Flyers Sums

_1, Philadelphia, Hartnell 13 (Timonen, Giroux), 13:42 (pp). Penalties_DeKeyser, Det (cross-checking), 13:18; Lashoff, Det (diving), 14:05; Simmonds, Phi (holding), 14:05; Helm, Det (tripping), via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cssQjT

Pelicans-Cavaliers, Box

6-10 0-0 12, Davis 12-18 6-7 30, Ajinca 0-2 0-0 0, Roberts 4-8 2-2 12, Gordon 8-17 3-5 20, Stiemsma 4-5 1-2 9, Rivers 2-3 2-2 7, Evans 1-5 1-2 3, Miller 1-3 3-3 5, Morrow 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 39-74 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cssPwz

No. 7 Michigan State beats No. 15 Iowa 71-69 in OT

Keith Appling scored 16 points and No. 7 Michigan State outlasted No. 15 Iowa 71-69 in overtime Tuesday night, handing the Hawkeyes their first home loss of the season. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cssPfX

10 Things to Know for Wednesday

-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday: via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fuNvmh

Cowboys demote Kiffin, add Linehan as play-caller

The Dallas Cowboys have demoted defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin, giving his title to Rod Marinelli, and hired Scott Linehan as the passing game coordinator who will call plays. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fuNvm8

No. 1 UConn wins 28th straight, 93-56 over Temple

Breanna Stewart scored a career-high 37 points and Bria Hartley had 16 points and 11 assists, leading No. 1 Connecticut to its 28th straight win, 93-56 over Temple on Tuesday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dMkBuS

Most teams in Deep South dodge weather conflicts

Most of the sports teams in the Deep South dodged the winter storm that hit the region. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Ms1dhz

Martin: Dolphins' language made him feel trapped

Tackle Jonathan Martin says the persistence of vulgar language around the Miami Dolphins made him feel trapped, so he left the team before lodging allegations at the root of a bullying scandal. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1k3SgG8

EPL leader Arsenal held as Liverpool, United win

Arsenal's title push was slowed by a 2-2 tie at Southampton, Liverpool routed Everton and American goalkeeper Tim Howard 4-0 in the Merseyside derby and Robin van Persie scored in his return from via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1i8V5Fj

Jimmie Johnson supports overhauled Chase format

Jimmie Johnson was stunned by the proposed changes to the championship format he heard in a phone call from NASCAR chairman Brian France two weeks ago. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1i8V83S

Former Bucs exec Hickey introduced as Dolphins GM

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross tried to put a positive spin on the franchise's direction at a news conference Tuesday, stressing the need for more organizational harmony and better teamwork. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1b2vpbx

Column: Why this Super Bowl will sound different

There was never any shortage of people willing to tell Derrick Coleman what he couldn't do. If there's any consolation to being the latest of three deaf players to ever make it to the NFL, it was via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1i8V7x6

Column: Welker, Harvin and the pain of football

Wes Welker ditched the orange suit for media day, much as he did comparisons between the two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks he's had the privilege of catching passes from. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1k3EB1X

Reckless driving charge again Puig dropped

Prosecutors have dropped a reckless driving charge against Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1b2qwz6

College athletes take step toward forming union

Calling the NCAA a dictatorship, Northwestern's quarterback and the United Steelworkers announced plans Tuesday to form the first labor union for college athletes — the latest salvo in the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1b2qyqE

For JB Holmes, the elbow is connected to the brain

J.B. Holmes made another return from surgery at San Diego, this time with far less fanfare. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iItTQK

Neymar's father: Barcelona secured deal in 2011

Neymar's father said Tuesday that Barcelona paid his company 10 million euros ($13.3 million) in 2011 to guarantee the right to sign the talented Brazilian player. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iItVrE

US Davis Cup captain Courier impressed by setting

U.S. captain Jim Courier is impressed by the setting where his team will face a British team highlighted by Wimbledon champion Andy Murray in the first round of the Davis Cup. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mU9x4b

King vs. KD: James, Durant set to square off

LeBron James says no one can guard Kevin Durant without help. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mU9wxp

US Davis Cup captain Courier impressed by setting

Super Bowl circus takes center stage

Internet star Lil Terrio danced with cheerleaders, an Austrian man dressed as Mozart, another guy wore a Waldo costume and Nickelodeon's Pick Boy was in the house. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mU9sO0

Super Bowl circus takes center stage

Internet star Lil Terrio danced with cheerleaders, an Austrian man dressed as Mozart, another guy wore a Waldo costume and Nickelodeon's Pick Boy was in the house. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1aFTiIj

Broncos QB Manning 'had concerns' about comeback

When Peyton Manning returned to the NFL after a series of neck operations that sidelined him for the entire 2011 season, there was plenty of talk about when — and even whether — he via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Mc7YmJ

Despite traffic, Newark handles media day

After serving as the site for the NBA and NHL drafts, a Stanley Cup final and numerous concerts, Newark had no problem dealing with handling a media horde covering the Super Bowl between the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Mc7WeK

Football moves Emmy Awards to Monday this year

This year's Emmy Awards ceremony will air on a weeknight instead of its traditional Sunday slot. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1aFTjfe

Richard Sherman is downright charming on media day

Richard Sherman couldn't wait to start talking Tuesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nfwbqG

Titans v Dolphins

Titans v Dolphins via Cricinfo Live Scores

Dhoni, Jadeja boost India to fighting 278

Click here for the scores of the 4th ODI between India and New ZealandFifties by MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja have boosted India to a fighting 278 in the fourth ODI against New Zealand at via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1e3Ih3S

Ogwumike leads No. 4 Stanford women over USC 86-59

Chiney Ogwumike had 30 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 4 Stanford to an 86-59 victory over Southern California on Monday night in a game between the Pac-12's top teams. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iFb8gS

No. 23 Oklahoma beats No. 8 Oklahoma State 88-76

Ryan Spangler had 15 points and a career-high 17 rebounds to help No. 23 Oklahoma defeat No. 8 Oklahoma State 88-76 on Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iFbaFA

Ogwumike leads No. 4 Stanford women over USC 86-59

Dhoni, Jadeja take India towards fighting score

Click here for the scores of the 4th ODI between India and New ZealandFifties by MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja have put India on course for a fighting score in the fourth ODI against New Zealand at via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1b3oonC

Avalanche-Stars Sums

_1, Colorado, MacKinnon 18 (Talbot, Barrie), 1:40. 2, Colorado, McGinn 12 (O'Reilly, Duchene), 15:57. 3, Dallas, Ja.Benn 20 (Seguin), 17:27. Penalties_Mitchell, Col (hooking), 19:34; Cole, Dal via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f8bJlM

Tanguay scores winner and Avs beat Stars 4-3

Alex Tanguay scored the winning goal early in the third period, and Semyon Varlamov made it stand up for the Colorado Avalanche in a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f8bHu9

Dhoni, Jadeja take India past 200

Click here for the scores of the 4th ODI between India and New ZealandA fluent 79 by Rohit Sharma revived India after a poor start in the fourth ODI against New Zealand at Hamilton.Rohit reached his via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1naNuZX

Durant does it again as Thunder rally past Hawks

Kevin Durant scored 41 points, including the game-winning jumper with 1.5 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 111-109 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/LicOim

Durant does it again as Thunder rally past Hawks

India Women v Sri Lanka Women

India Women v Sri Lanka Women via Cricinfo Live Scores

Parnell, McLaren likely for Australia Tests

Ryan McLaren and Wayne Parnell are likely to be included in South Africa's Test squad for the upcoming series against Australia via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Timberwolves-Bulls, Box

5-8 0-0 11, Love 8-17 14-14 31, Pekovic 0-1 1-2 1, Rubio 3-8 3-4 9, K.Martin 3-9 1-2 8, Turiaf 6-7 2-3 14, Budinger 5-7 0-0 12, Barea 2-7 0-0 4, Shved 1-3 1-1 3, Cunningham 1-4 0-0 2, Dieng 0-2 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1glAoZj

Love scores 31 as Timberwolves beat Bulls 95-86

Kevin Love scored 31 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Chicago Bulls 95-86 Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1glAmRg

Clippers end Grammy trip, rout Bucks 114-86

Blake Griffin dominated the paint with 20 points, Jamal Crawford scored 25 and the Los Angeles Clippers ended their seven-game road trip with a 114-86 win Monday night over the Milwaukee Bucks. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f87nLr

Clippers-Bucks, Box

1-9 0-0 3, Griffin 8-13 4-5 20, Jordan 4-5 0-1 8, Collison 5-6 3-4 15, Redick 4-8 3-3 14, Crawford 9-16 2-2 25, Green 5-6 2-2 13, Hollins 1-2 0-0 2, Dudley 2-5 0-0 4, Turkoglu 2-4 0-2 6, Bullock via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f87mqN

Hawks-Thunder, Box

7-14 1-2 15, Millsap 9-19 4-4 23, Ayon 3-5 0-0 6, Mack 6-14 0-0 15, Korver 5-9 1-1 14, Williams 3-8 3-3 10, Brand 0-4 0-0 0, Schroder 4-6 0-0 10, Scott 6-9 2-2 16. Totals 43-88 11-12 109. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f87nLn

Patterson's shot lifts Raptors over Nets, 104-103

Patrick Patterson stole Deron Williams' inbounds pass and made the go-ahead jumper with 6 seconds left, and the Toronto Raptors stopped a five-game winning streak by the Brooklyn Nets for the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/L4YhFW

Fleury, Penguins beat Sabres 3-0

Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 24 shots for his fourth shutout and Chris Kunitz and Deryk Engelland scored second-period goals, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the Buffalo Sabres 3-0 Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/L4Yhpt

Sabres-Penguins Sums

_None. Penalties_Tallinder, Buf (delay of game), 10:00; Glass, Pit (high-sticking), 13:22. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MnKtrC

Raptors-Nets, Box

0-5 0-0 0, A.Johnson 2-5 4-4 8, Valanciunas 9-14 2-2 20, Lowry 10-18 7-8 31, Ross 3-9 2-4 10, Salmons 2-6 2-2 6, Patterson 6-11 2-2 15, Hayes 1-2 0-2 2, Vasquez 4-9 2-2 12. Totals 37-79 21-26 104. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MnKqfn

Rohit falls for fluent 79 in 4th ODI

Bruins-Islanders Sums

_1, Boston, Eriksson 6 (Paille, Krug), 7:47. 2, N.Y. Islanders, Nielsen 18 (Okposo), 15:29. Penalties_Boychuk, Bos (interference), 12:10; Hickey, NYI (tripping), 16:41; Chara, Bos (roughing), 20:00. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1b3bGVU

Monday's College Basketball

Duke 80, Pittsburgh 65Towson 76, Hofstra 58SOUTHHampton 67, SC State 56Norfolk St. 56, Savannah St. 49Union (Ky.) 89, Hiwassee 52William & Mary via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1b3bGFw

Bruins pull away from Islanders in 6-3 win

The line of Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand and Reilly Smith combined for three goals and six assists to lead the Boston Bruins to a seesaw 6-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1b3bGFm

Eric, Jordan Staal lift Hurricanes over Columbus

Jordan Staal scored the tiebreaking goal with 5:55 remaining to help the Carolina Hurricanes rally for a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cnSAhx

Rohit fifty revives India in fourth ODI

A fluent fifty by Rohit Sharma revived India in the fourth ODI against New Zealand at Hamilton.Rohit reached his fifty off 72 balls with a six off James Neesham.At the end of 30 overs, India were via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gluYxr

Suns lead all the way in 124-113 win over 76ers

Gerald Green scored 30 points and Goran Dragic had 24 to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 124-113 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MnD4so

Blue Jackets-Hurricanes Sums

_1, Columbus, MacKenzie 5 (Tyutin, Tropp), 2:25. 2, Columbus, Umberger 14 (Johansen, Foligno), 2:42. Penalties_Horton, Clm (slashing), 11:55. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MnD1wK

Suns lead all the way in 124-113 win over 76ers

Gerald Green scored 30 points and Goran Dragic had 24 to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 124-113 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mQnkZK

Suns-76ers, Box

5-11 5-6 15, Frye 1-6 4-4 7, Plumlee 6-15 2-4 14, Dragic 9-13 3-5 24, Green 10-12 6-7 30, Mark.Morris 5-7 3-3 13, Len 2-2 2-2 6, Marc.Morris 1-3 2-2 4, Barbosa 3-5 2-2 9, Smith 1-6 0-0 2. Totals via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MnD3Ve

No. 19 Purdue takes down Illinois 80-68

Courtney Moses led a balanced scoring attack with 22 points as No. 19 Purdue beat Illinois for the sixth consecutive time, 80-68 on Monday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mQnkIZ

Parker leads No. 17 Duke by No. 18 Pitt 80-65

Jabari Parker scored 21 points, reserve guard Andre Dawkins added 20 and No. 17 Duke pulled away from No. 18 Pittsburgh 80-65 on Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/MnD37L

Parker leads No. 17 Duke by No. 18 Pitt 80-65

Jabari Parker scored 21 points, reserve guard Andre Dawkins added 20 and No. 17 Duke pulled away from No. 18 Pittsburgh 80-65 on Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mQni3W

10 Things to Know for Tuesday

-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Tuesday: via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f53Xe5

No. 2 Notre Dame women defeat No. 8 Maryland 87-83

Jewell Loyd scored a career-high 31 points, Kayla McBride had 20 and second-ranked and unbeaten Notre Dame blew a 22-point lead before coming back to beat No. 8 Maryland 87-83 Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f540qd

3 more plead guilty in truck stop company scheme

Three former employees of the truck stop company owned by the family of Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam have pleaded guilty to federal charges involving a scheme via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f53ZT7

Political heir Pell, Kwan spouse, runs for RI gov

Rhode Island's already contentious race for governor is about to get a lot more complicated with the entry of Clay Pell, the grandson of the late U.S. Sen. Claiborne Pell and the husband of via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1na2Yh4

Raina, Dhawan dropped; India bat, Binny debuts

Finally Dhoni and India have reacted to consistent lack of success. Out went Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan, in came debutant Stuart Binny and Ambati Rayudu via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Boston Red Sox broadcaster to return

Veteran Boston Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy says he'll return this season after his leave of absence following the arrest of his son on a murder charge in the death of his girlfriend in August. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1btK8Jl

Philanthropists donate $3M to Super Bowl charities

Three philanthropists are each donating $1 million to an independent charitable arm of the NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee for playgrounds and youth centers in both states. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/L4oqVp

Super Bowl megastars, All-Pros _ and everyone else

The names are hardly as familiar as Peyton Manning and Richard Sherman. Yet, for all the megastars and All-Pros in this Super Bowl, there are guys like Jermaine Kearse and Paris Lenon. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/Mn5KBN

Chancellor adjusts to remain Seattle's enforcer

Kam Chancellor is imposing. He's a strong safety that looks like he should be playing linebacker and the hardest hitter in the best secondary in the NFL. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mPP8gA

Grand jury indicts Charlotte officer in shooting

A grand jury has indicted a North Carolina police officer for voluntary manslaughter in the shooting of an unarmed man. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1mPP5BJ

Faulkner ruled out of South Africa Test tour

James Faulkner has been ruled out of Australia's Test tour of South Africa due to a knee injury and Shaun Marsh and Jackson Bird are still in doubt and will remain in Australia for further assessment while the rest of the squad departs on Wednesday via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com