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Canucks rally for 3-2 shootout win over Avalanche (AP)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:08:25 GMT

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.

Martin, 4 linemen make Hall of Fame (AP)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:07:28 GMT

AP - Running back Curtis Martin and four linemen have made the Pro Football Hall of Fame, along with one senior committee choice.

Canucks Rally for 3-2 Shootout Win Over Avalanche

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:06:27 GMT

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.

Bill Belichick and Tom Brady Are a Winning Combination

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:04:13 GMT

New England’s Bill Belichick and Tom Brady have won 124 regular-season games, more than any head coach-quarterback combination in N.F.L. history.

Notre Dame takes down No. 17 Marquette 76-59 (AP)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:48:58 GMT

AP - Marquette coach Buzz Williams tried anything he could to contain Notre Dame. Nothing worked so he stopped the clock.

Buyer pays $46K for Tom Brady game jersey (AP)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:42:06 GMT

AP - A football jersey that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady wore in an NFL game has sold for $46,000 at an auction in Indianapolis.

Serena Williams Puts US Up 2-0 Over Belarus

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:39:38 GMT

Serena Williams beat Olga Govortsova 7-5, 6-0 on Saturday to give the United States a 2-0 lead over Belarus in the Fed Cup.

No. 3 Ohio State beats No. 19 Wisconsin 58-52 (AP)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:22:48 GMT

AP - Jared Sullinger scored 24 points and William Buford hit a critical 3-pointer down the stretch, helping No. 3 Ohio State beat No. 19 Wisconsin 58-52 on Saturday.

Chicago News Cooperative: Chicago Bears Stay Within Comfort Zone With Phil Emery

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:13:48 GMT

Phil Emery, the Chicago Bears new general manager, is the latest in a list of measured, moderate men who have led the team to exactly one Super Bowl appearance in the last 20 years.

Capitals' Vokoun Shuts Out Canadiens

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:48:33 GMT

Tomas Vokoun made 30 saves for his third shutout of the season and Alexander Semin scored on the second of Washington's two penalty shots in the Capitals' 3-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.

Giants’ Manning Endures Under the Pressure

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:42:34 GMT

As the Giants weaved through this inconsistent season of failure and well-timed flourishing, Eli Manning displayed a personal grit that most Giants fans had not necessarily seen before.

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS: Ivory Coast beat Equatorial Guinea to reach semi-finals

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:40:13 GMT

Ivory Coast reached the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday with a 3-0 win over Equatorial Guinea.

Straight Sets: Azarenka Withdraws from Fed Cup Match

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:31:38 GMT

Victoria Azarenka, winner of the Australian Open, has withdrawn from her Fed Cup opening match against Christina McHale because of a lower back injury.

Analysis: England Put Solid Foundation in Place

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:31:34 GMT

Stuart Lancaster has spent the first weeks of his temporary England tenure emphasising the importance of "culture" and "pride in the shirt" so he was delighted with a gutsy defensive display against a fired-up Scotland on Saturday.

Why I can’t stand football ‘experts’

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:30:15 GMT

AFP PHOTO / PIUS UTOMI EKPEI A Gabonese University student with a painted face arrives with other Gabonese football team supporters to watch the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations match between Gabon and ...

Man City Beats Fulham 3-0 in Premier League

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:27:36 GMT

Manchester City rediscovered its attacking game in the English Premier League on Saturday, beating Fulham 3-0 to maintain its perfect home record and keep Manchester United at arm's length in the title race.

Hennessy run crucial for Roque

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:26:10 GMT

Colm Murphy concedes that Quito De La Roque's performance in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown next weekend will go a long way to determining his next target.If he were to run with credit ...

Zeb ready for Cottage clash

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:26:08 GMT

Colm Murphy is sticking with the tried and tested route for Big Zeb as he plots to regain his Queen Mother Champion Chase title in March with a prep race in the Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase at ...

Rathlin romps to Fairyhouse victory

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:26:07 GMT

Rathlin looked a promising staying chaser for the Gigginstown House Stud operation after following up a course and distance success last month with a comprehensive victory at Fairyhouse.The hurdles ...

City ease to win over Fulham

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:26:06 GMT

Sergio Aguero ended his five-game barren streak by sending Manchester City on their way to a comfortable 3-0 win over Fulham.Aguero drove home his 18th goal of the campaign from the penalty spot ...

Best calls for Ireland consistency

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:25:58 GMT

Rory Best has urged Ireland to build on the consistency they displayed during the World Cup when their RBS 6 Nations opens against Wales on Sunday.The Irish topped their pool in New Zealand, ...

Toll climbs to 12 in Egypt's post-soccer riot clashes

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:20:06 GMT

Abigail Hauslohner, Time magazine correspondent in Cairo, says clashes are ongoing in Tahrir Square, and explains there are hundreds of protesters battling with police ...

Pune Warriors caught off guard by franchise pullout

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:18:21 GMT

Hours before Sahara announced it was withdrawing from its association with the BCCI, its sponsorship of the Indian team and its ownership of the Pune Warriors IPL team, its cricketing brains trust - ...

Man City Go Clear at the Top

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:16:33 GMT

Manchester City comfortably beat Fulham 3-0 to move three points clear of Manchester United at the top of the Premier League table as snow engulfed northern England in freezing conditions Saturday.

Zambia, Ivory Coast Make African Cup Semifinals

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:15:39 GMT

Zambia and Ivory Coast advanced to the semifinals of the African Cup of Nations on Saturday, each asserting its power with a 3-0 victory.

McCullum the big winner in IPL auction

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:13:32 GMT

Black Caps to smooth out rough edges Black Caps wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum has been scooped up by his former club the Kolkata Knight Riders in this evening's IPL player auction. McCullum ...

Melo returns to lead Cuse in romp of St. John's

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:12:45 GMT

NEW YORK -- Fab Melo scored a career-high 14 points in his return after a three-game absence and Jim Boeheim tied Dean Smith for third place on the victory list with win No. 879 as No. 2 Syracuse ...

Connaughton, Notre Dame top No. 15 Marquette

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:12:43 GMT

Pat Connaughton had 23 points and 11 rebounds as Notre Dame made 11 3-pointers and beat No. 15 Marquette 76-59 Saturday.Connaughton shot 5 for 8 on 3s to lead the Irish (15-8, 7-3 Big East) to their ...

Arsenal may seek to extend Henry's MLS loan

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:12:37 GMT

Thierry Henry 's loan from the New York Red Bulls.Henry's loan deal stipulates that he has only next weekend's Premier League game at Sunderland and a Feb. 15 Champions League match ...

'Cuse rolls as Boeheim ties for third on wins list

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:09:19 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) -- Fab Melo returned just in time to help Jim Boeheim reach another milestone. Melo scored a career-high 14 points in his first action after a three-game absence and Boeheim tied Dean ...

No. 12 Gators top No. 25 Vandy for 7th straight

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:09:14 GMT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Kenny Boynton scored 18 points, Bradley Beal added 16 and No. 12 Florida beat No. 25 Vanderbilt 73-65 Saturday for its seventh consecutive victory. Boynton and Beal ...

FIFA boss Sepp Blatter slams 'political interference'

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:07:13 GMT

FIFA president Sepp Blatter gives a speech to launch the FIFA ballon d'or ceremony on January 9, 2012 at the Kongresshaus in Zurich. Blatter has slammed alleged "political ...

Giants’ Cruz Defied Odds at UMass

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:05:22 GMT

Victor Cruz, the Giants’ leading receiver, followed a winding road to the N.F.L., including twice being kicked out of UMass for academic reasons.

Scots coach rues missed chances

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:04:55 GMT

13-6 defeat by England in their opening Six Nations fixture. The Scots surrendered a 6-3 advantage as England's Charlie Hodgson crossed the line and Owen Farrell's eight points left ...

BBC pundits on Laidlaw's no try

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:04:53 GMT

BBC Pundits Jerermy Guscott, Jonathan Davies and Andy Nicol discuss the TMO's decision not to award Scotland's Greig Laidlaw a try against England at Murrayfield. They also wonder why ...

Connecticut beats Seton Hall without Jim Calhoun

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:04:53 GMT

Ryan Boatright scored 19 points, Jeremy Lamb had 17 and the Huskies beat Seton Hall 69-46 on Saturday in their first game since the school announced Calhoun was taking an indefinite leave of ...

Dominant Gunners Turn Back the Clock to Shoot Down Rovers

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:04:45 GMT

A hat-trick from a Dutchman, a goal from Thierry Henry and a crushing 7-1 victory on Saturday had Arsenal fans dreaming of the old days as they beat Blackburn Rovers for their first Premier League win of 2012.

Five Moments When Luck Went the Giants’ Way

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:02:28 GMT

There is no denying that in a season that teetered on disaster at several points, the Giants have benefited from good fortune and a few lucky breaks.

Belly Putter Could Lift Golf-Equipment Sales

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:59:43 GMT

The elongated club received a lot of attention at last week’s P.G.A. Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla.

Foster Leads Devils Over Flyers 6-4

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:57:30 GMT

Kurtis Foster scored a pair of power-play goals, and the New Jersey Devils held on for a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon.

England Dig In to Beat Scotland 13-6

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:49:44 GMT

EDINBURGH (Reuters) - England began the defence of their Six Nations title by beating Scotland 13-6 for a first win at Murrayfield in four attempts on Saturday to begin Stuart Lancaster's "new era" ...

England Dig In to Beat Scotland 13-6

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:49:44 GMT

England began the defence of their Six Nations title by beating Scotland 13-6 for a first win at Murrayfield in four attempts on Saturday to begin Stuart Lancaster's "new era" on a high.

Fleury Carries Penguins to 2-1 Win Over Bruins

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:48:30 GMT

Marc-Andre Fleury made 28 saves, and Evgeni Malkin had a power-play goal to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins over the Boston Bruins 2-1 Saturday, their ninth win in 10 games.

Armstrong probe could affect future federal cases

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:44:00 GMT

On Friday, the US attorney in Los Angeles said Armstrong would not be charged after a two-year probe into accusations that the seven-time Tour de France winner and his teammates systematically used ...

McHale leads USA with Fed Cup win

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:16:34 GMT

Yakimova was a late substitute for top-ranked Victoria Azarenka. The Australian Open champion withdrew earlier the day because of a sore lower back. Azarenka is eligible to play Sunday. MORE: Fed ...

Injuries, overwhelming crowds reported in Super Bowl Village

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:15:42 GMT

Eleven people were injured Friday night as an estimated 50,000 people flooded downtown streets for a free outdoor concert by the band LMFAO. Police did not provide details but said none of the ...