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Rivers lifts Duke to win - Boston.com

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:56 GMT

Rivers lifts Duke to win
Boston.com
Freshman Austin Rivers, son of Celtics coach Doc Rivers, buried a 3-pointer at the horn to give No. 10 Duke an 85-84 win over No. 5 North Carolina last night in Chapel Hill, NC Rivers scored a season-high 29 points and hit six 3s, the last of which ...
Andy Staples: Larry Fedora, North Carolina working smart and hard to meet goalsSI.com
Duke “Rivers” UNCCBS Local
News round-up: The best reporting on Duke's stunning victory over UNCReesenews
Auburn Citizen -Boston Herald -Wall Street Journal (blog)
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Oil Can says he used cocaine frequently - ESPN

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:28 GMT

Boston.com

Oil Can says he used cocaine frequently
ESPN
Former Red Sox pitcher Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd revealed in an interview Wednesday that he was under the influence of cocaine in "two-thirds" of the games he pitched and that teammates were aware of it. Ronald C. Modra/Sports Imagery/Getty Images "Some of ...
"Oil Can" Boyd admits to pitching under influence of cocaineCBS News
Oil Can Boyd says frequent cocaine use cost him sleep, winsUSA TODAY (blog)
'Oil Can' admits using cocaine before pitchingChicago Tribune
WRTV Indianapolis -Huffington Post
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'Linsanity': Jeremy Lin has Knicks riding high - Chicago Tribune

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:46 GMT

Chicago Tribune

'Linsanity': Jeremy Lin has Knicks riding high
Chicago Tribune
Jeremy Lin's sudden rise from obscure reserve to the toast of Broadway could not have come at a better time for the New York Knicks. Lin scored 23 points and had a career-high 10 assists to lead the Knicks to a 107-93 rout of the Washington Wizards on ...
Jeremy Lin highlights Harvard athletesESPN
Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin plans to move off his brother's couchNew York Daily News
"Linsanity" has the Knicks riding highReuters
The Rafu Shimpo -Los Angeles Times -The Trentonian
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Lance Armstrong 'relieved' doping investigation over - Fox News

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:22 GMT

Globe and Mail

Lance Armstrong 'relieved' doping investigation over
Fox News
In this July 25, 2004 file photo, overall leader Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, rides down the Champs Elysees avenue past US flags during the 20th and last stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Montereau, southeast of Paris, ...
Armstrong on probe end: "I opened a cold beer"CBS News
-- Lance ArmstrongESPN
Armstrong says he's happy investigation overBelleville News Democrat

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Report: Peyton Manning 'can't throw the ball' in workouts - USA TODAY

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:26 GMT

USA TODAY

Report: Peyton Manning 'can't throw the ball' in workouts
USA TODAY
Peyton Manning appears to be working out at Duke University, based on a tweet from a Blue Devils player. "Got to stretch next to Peyton Manning today and say hello," center Matt Skura tweeted Wednesday. The connection between Manning and Duke is Blue ...
Peyton Manning still having trouble throwing passesChicago Tribune
Colts knew they were totally dependent on ManningNFL News
No two ways about itESPN
SI.com -NFL GridIron Gab -Tucson Citizen
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Jacobs: Sorry Gisele ... but you're still 'cute' - New York Daily News

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:27 GMT

New York Daily News

Jacobs: Sorry Gisele ... but you're still 'cute'
New York Daily News
By Ralph Vacchiano / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Gisele Bundchen consoles husband Tom Brady after the Patriots lost to the NY Giants 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI. Brandon Jacobs issued an apology to Tom Brady's wife for telling her to "shut up.
Giants' Brandon Jacobs apologizes for demeaning Gisele BundchenLos Angeles Times
Giants' Jacobs sorry about Gisele remarkChicago Tribune
Gisele Gets Support from…Donald Trump?Fox News
Yahoo! Sports -ESPN -CNBC.com
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Cabrera-Bello upstages stars in Dubai - CNN

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:35 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Cabrera-Bello upstages stars in Dubai
CNN
Spain's Rafael Cabrera-Bello leads an impressive field at the Dubai Desert Classic after the opening round Thursday. US Open champion Rory McIlroy and world No. 3 Martin Kaymer on six-under World No. 2 Lee Westwood on three-under with Fred Couples one ...
Rory McIlroy three shots off leader Rafael Cabrera-Bello in DubaiBBC Sport
Rory McIlroy roars back into contention at Dubai Desert Classic with sublime ...Telegraph.co.uk
Rafael Cabrera-Bello leads at DubaiESPN
CBSSports.com -ABC News
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Timothy Bradley agrees to fight Manny Pacquiao - Los Angeles Times

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:35 GMT

ESPN

Timothy Bradley agrees to fight Manny Pacquiao
Los Angeles Times
Timothy Bradley has agreed to fight Manny Pacquiao on June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Bradley's wife, Monica, said the boxer and his manager, Cameron Dunkin, are finalizing specifics of the deal and are expected to sign a contract later this week ...
Down For The Count: Pacquiao-BradleyESPN (blog)
'Make it happen'SkySports
Tim Bradley Predicts “Tough, Tough, Hard-Fought Fight” Vs. Pac-Man June 9thEastsideBoxing.com
Bleacher Report -USA TODAY -Bad Left Hook
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Pebble Beach: Tiger Woods returns to start US 2012 season - Los Angeles Times

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:45 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Pebble Beach: Tiger Woods returns to start US 2012 season
Los Angeles Times
Tiger Woods kicks off his 2012 PGA Tour season Thursday at Pebble Beach with amateur playing partner Tony Romo, the Dallas Cowboys quarterback, at the Spyglass Hill course. And it's not a back kickoff so far, even with a quarterback as a partner.
Tiger Woods, others off to a hot start at AT&TSan Jose Mercury News
Tiger Woods Birdies Opening Hole in U.S. PGA Tour Season DebutBloomberg
Tour Report: Live coverage of Tiger's 2012 debutYahoo! Sports
Vancouver Sun -Washington Times -Missouri Sports Magazine
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Red Wings, Maple Leafs to play NHL Winter Classic at Big House - Fox News

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:52 GMT

Globe and Mail

Red Wings, Maple Leafs to play NHL Winter Classic at Big House
Fox News
Feb. 9, 2012: Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland, left, and Toronto Maple Leafs President & General Manager Brian Burke speak at a news conference to announce the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at Comerica Park in Detroit.
Drew Sharp: Detroit is the big-time winner in Winter Classic plansDetroit Free Press
Winter Classic heads to the Big HouseReuters
Winter Classic coming to 'Big House'FOXSports.com
USA TODAY -ESPN -The Detroit News
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Russian oligarchs should pay privatization fee: Putin

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:35 GMT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, seeking to return to the presidency in an election next month, said on Thursday large Russian companies privatized "dishonestly" in the 1990s should pay a fee to win public acceptance for the deals.

West offers words, only, as Syria killing rages

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:44 GMT

AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian government artillery barrages killed dozens of civilians in Homs on Thursday, activists said, as President Bashar al-Assad, bolstered by Russian support, ignored appeals from world leaders to halt the carnage.

Iran turns to barter for food as sanctions cripple imports

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:43 GMT

PARIS/TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran is turning to barter - offering gold bullion in overseas vaults or tankerloads of oil - in return for food as new financial sanctions have hurt its ability to import basic staples for its 74 million people, commodities traders said Thursday.

Maldives ex-president defiantly awaits arrest

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:03 GMT

MALE (Reuters) - Maldives ex-president Mohamed Nasheed awaited arrest in his house on Thursday, vowing to stay and fight against the government he says ousted him in a coup with the connivance of the police and the military.

Garzon trial forces Spain to confront painful past

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:58 GMT

MADRID (Reuters) - Sitting at a wooden table before the judges of Spain's Supreme Court, Maria Martin Lopez recalls the day a lifetime ago when fascists loyal to General Francisco Franco shot her mother.

Afghanistan says children killed in NATO airstrike

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:44 GMT

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai accused NATO on Thursday of killing a number of children in an airstrike, a case which could stoke tensions between the government and its western backers over a mounting civilian death doll.

Italy cruise lawsuits will force higher standards: lawyer

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:56 GMT

ROME (Reuters) - Insurers stung by multi-million dollar claims over the Concordia shipwreck will demand higher safety standards from the cruise industry, a lawyer who will file suits this month against Carnival Corp for more than 70 plaintiffs said on Thursday.

Yemen army kills two at anti-election protest

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:53 GMT

ADEN, Yemen (Reuters) - Yemeni troops killed two people on Thursday when they opened fire on a rally in the southern province of Dalea calling for a boycott of an election to replace outgoing President Ali Abdullah Saleh, activists said.

Romania's new government wins parliamentary approval

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:12 GMT

BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romania's new prime minister Mihai Razvan Ungureanu won parliamentary approval on Thursday for a government that offers little political change but might ease some austerity measures as an election nears.

Exclusive: U.S. military seeks more access in Philippines

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:37 GMT

MANILA (Reuters) - The United States is seeking more access to Philippines ports and airfields to re-fuel and service its warships and planes, diplomatic and military sources said on Thursday, expanding its presence at a time of tension with China in the South China Sea.

Greece deal fails to convince, EU demands more

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:33 GMT

BRUSSELS/ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek political leaders said they had clinched a deal on economic reforms needed to secure a second EU bailout, but euro zone finance ministers demanded more steps and a parliamentary seal of approval before providing the aid.

U.S. banks agree to $25 billion in homeowner help

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:40 GMT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Five big U.S. banks accused of abusive mortgage practices have agreed to a $25 billion government settlement that may help roughly one million borrowers but is no magic bullet for the ailing housing market.

Jobless claims drop brightens labor market picture

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:33 GMT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, the latest sign of recovery in the labor market.