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  • Pakistan's Khan plays shot on first day of second cricket test match against South Africa in Cape Town
    South Africa fight back at Newlands Reuters - 2 hrs 39 mins ago

    CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa fought back on the third morning of the second test against Pakistan at Newlands on Saturday, scoring 109 runs in an entertaining morning session for the loss of just … More »South Africa fight back at Newlands

    Pakistan's Khan plays shot on first day of second cricket test match against South Africa in Cape Town

    CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa fought back on the third morning of the second test against Pakistan at Newlands on Saturday, scoring 109 runs in an entertaining morning session for the loss of just two wickets to reach 248 for seven at lunch. Resuming on 139 for five in reply to Pakistan's 338, AB de Villiers and Dean …

  • This is an undated portfolio photo supplied by Ice Model Management in Johannesburg of Reeva Steenkamp, during a photo shoot. Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, with the murder of his girlfriend who was shot inside his home in South Africa, a stunning development in the life of a national hero known as the Blade Runner for his high-tech artificial legs. Reeva Steenkamp, a model who spoke out on Twitter against rape and abuse of women, was shot four times in the predawn hours in the home, in a gated community in the capital, Pretoria, police said. (AP Photo/Ice Model Management) EDITORIAL PURPOSE ONLY
    Show with Pistorius' dead girlfriend to go ahead AP - 2 hrs 57 mins ago

    JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's national broadcaster says it will screen a reality TV show featuring the dead model girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius, two days after she was shot and killed at the home … More »Show with Pistorius' dead girlfriend to go ahead

    This is an undated portfolio photo supplied by Ice Model Management in Johannesburg of Reeva Steenkamp, during a photo shoot. Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, with the murder of his girlfriend who was shot inside his home in South Africa, a stunning development in the life of a national hero known as the Blade Runner for his high-tech artificial legs. Reeva Steenkamp, a model who spoke out on Twitter against rape and abuse of women, was shot four times in the predawn hours in the home, in a gated community in the capital, Pretoria, police said. (AP Photo/Ice Model Management) EDITORIAL PURPOSE ONLY

    JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's national broadcaster says it will screen a reality TV show featuring the dead model girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius, two days after she was shot and killed at the home of the double-amputee athlete.

  • FILE - The Aug. 6, 2012 file photo shows Sayed Abdelmonem Hamed of Egypt competing against Zaur Kuramagomedov of Russia (in blue) during the 60-kg Greco-Roman wrestling competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. IOC leaders have dropped wrestling for the 2020 Games in a surprise decision to scrap one of the oldest sports on the Olympic program. The IOC executive board decided Tuesday, Feb. 12, 1013 to retain modern pentathlon — the event considered most at risk — and remove wrestling instead from its list of core sports. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
    Wrestling president quits after Olympic omission AP - 3 hrs ago

    PHUKET, Thailand (AP) — The president of the international wrestling federation has quit in the wake of the IOC's decision to remove the sport from the 2020 Olympics. More »Wrestling president quits after Olympic omission

    FILE - The Aug. 6, 2012 file photo shows Sayed Abdelmonem Hamed of Egypt competing against Zaur Kuramagomedov of Russia (in blue) during the 60-kg Greco-Roman wrestling competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. IOC leaders have dropped wrestling for the 2020 Games in a surprise decision to scrap one of the oldest sports on the Olympic program. The IOC executive board decided Tuesday, Feb. 12, 1013 to retain modern pentathlon — the event considered most at risk — and remove wrestling instead from its list of core sports. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

    PHUKET, Thailand (AP) — The president of the international wrestling federation has quit in the wake of the IOC's decision to remove the sport from the 2020 Olympics.

  • President Barack Obama greets supporters after arriving at West Palm Beach International Airport on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in West Palm Beach, Fla. President Obama is spending the weekend in Palm City, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
    Obama treats himself to boys' weekend in Florida AP - 3 hrs ago

    PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Faced with a lonely weekend of rattling around the White House without his wife and daughters, President Barack Obama arranged a golf outing with some buddies. In Florida. More »Obama treats himself to boys' weekend in Florida

    President Barack Obama greets supporters after arriving at West Palm Beach International Airport on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in West Palm Beach, Fla. President Obama is spending the weekend in Palm City, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

    PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Faced with a lonely weekend of rattling around the White House without his wife and daughters, President Barack Obama arranged a golf outing with some buddies. In Florida.

  • Nigeria's John Obi Mikel celebrates after winning their African Nations Cup (AFCON 2013) final soccer match against Burkina Faso in Johannesburg
    Nigeria heroes Mikel and Moses can lift Chelsea: Benitez Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - The return of African Nations Cup heroes John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses will add an extra dimension to Chelsea's squad for the last three months of the season, interim manager Rafael … More »Nigeria heroes Mikel and Moses can lift Chelsea: Benitez

    Nigeria's John Obi Mikel celebrates after winning their African Nations Cup (AFCON 2013) final soccer match against Burkina Faso in Johannesburg

    LONDON (Reuters) - The return of African Nations Cup heroes John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses will add an extra dimension to Chelsea's squad for the last three months of the season, interim manager Rafael Benitez said on Friday. The Nigerian pair, who helped their country beat Burkina Faso 1-0 in last weekend's Nations Cup …

  • Luke Donald, of England, waves after saving par on the sixth green in the second round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
    Luke Donald shows little sign of rust at Riviera AP - 4 hrs ago

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's all about scoring for Luke Donald this week at Riviera. There have been a few steals along the way, from that flop shot behind the 10th green that dropped in for eagle in the first … More »Luke Donald shows little sign of rust at Riviera

    Luke Donald, of England, waves after saving par on the sixth green in the second round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's all about scoring for Luke Donald this week at Riviera. There have been a few steals along the way, from that flop shot behind the 10th green that dropped in for eagle in the first round, and chipping in twice for birdies in the second.

  • Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrates after winning against Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova in their WTA Qatar Ladies Open tennis quarterfinal match in Doha, Qatar, Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Osama Faisal)
    Back On Top: Serena becomes oldest No. 1 at 31 AP - 5 hrs ago

    DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Serena Williams spent most of the past week downplaying the prospect of returning to the top of the rankings. Then it happened and she couldn't hold back the tears. More »Back On Top: Serena becomes oldest No. 1 at 31

    Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrates after winning against Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova in their WTA Qatar Ladies Open tennis quarterfinal match in Doha, Qatar, Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Osama Faisal)

    DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Serena Williams spent most of the past week downplaying the prospect of returning to the top of the rankings. Then it happened and she couldn't hold back the tears.

  • Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
    Different looks for Heat, Lakers at All-Star break AP - 5 hrs ago

    HOUSTON (AP) — The last All-Star game in Houston was a glimpse of what Miami Heat games would become. More »Different looks for Heat, Lakers at All-Star break

    Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

    HOUSTON (AP) — The last All-Star game in Houston was a glimpse of what Miami Heat games would become.

  • Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw (65) shoots and scores past San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi and defenseman Douglas Murray (3) as center Joe Pavelski (8) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
    Blackhawks beat sliding Sharks 4-1 AP - 5 hrs ago

    CHICAGO (AP) — Marcus Kruger and Andrew Shaw scored during Chicago's strong second period, and the NHL-leading Blackhawks beat the sliding San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Friday night for their fifth win in six … More »Blackhawks beat sliding Sharks 4-1

    Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw (65) shoots and scores past San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi and defenseman Douglas Murray (3) as center Joe Pavelski (8) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

    CHICAGO (AP) — Marcus Kruger and Andrew Shaw scored during Chicago's strong second period, and the NHL-leading Blackhawks beat the sliding San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Friday night for their fifth win in six games.

  • Detroit Red Wings center Tomas Tatar (21), of the Czech Republic, takes a shot against Anaheim Ducks goalie Viktor Fasth (30), of Sweden, and defenseman Toni Lydman (32), of Finland, in the second period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
    Cogliano scores 2 in 3rd, Ducks beat Red Wings 5-2 AP - 5 hrs ago

    DETROIT (AP) — It was a game of turnovers. The Detroit Red Wings made them and the Anaheim Ducks took advantage. More »Cogliano scores 2 in 3rd, Ducks beat Red Wings 5-2

    Detroit Red Wings center Tomas Tatar (21), of the Czech Republic, takes a shot against Anaheim Ducks goalie Viktor Fasth (30), of Sweden, and defenseman Toni Lydman (32), of Finland, in the second period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

    DETROIT (AP) — It was a game of turnovers. The Detroit Red Wings made them and the Anaheim Ducks took advantage.

  • Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, right, and singer/actress Queen Latifah arrive at the NBA All-Star celebrity game Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
    Bolt in shock over Pistorius arrest AP - 5 hrs ago

    HOUSTON (AP) — Usain Bolt was in shock when he heard fellow Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius had been arrested and charged in the shooting death of his model girlfriend. More »Bolt in shock over Pistorius arrest

    Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, right, and singer/actress Queen Latifah arrive at the NBA All-Star celebrity game Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

    HOUSTON (AP) — Usain Bolt was in shock when he heard fellow Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius had been arrested and charged in the shooting death of his model girlfriend.

  • FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2012 file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell smiles during a news conference after the NFL owners meeting in Irving, Texas. Roger Goodell was paid $29.49 million by NFL owners in 2011, nearly triple his compensation from the previous year. Goodell earned $11.6 million in 2010. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
    Goodell paid more than $29 million by NFL in 2011 AP - 10 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — Nice job, Roger Goodell. Here's your pay: $29.49 million. More »Goodell paid more than $29 million by NFL in 2011

    FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2012 file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell smiles during a news conference after the NFL owners meeting in Irving, Texas. Roger Goodell was paid $29.49 million by NFL owners in 2011, nearly triple his compensation from the previous year. Goodell earned $11.6 million in 2010. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

    NEW YORK (AP) — Nice job, Roger Goodell. Here's your pay: $29.49 million.

  • San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton, left, and Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
    Thornton fights Toews in Sharks-Blackhawks game AP - 10 hrs ago

    CHICAGO (AP) — Joe Thornton of the San Jose Sharks and Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks got into a rare fight Friday night. More »Thornton fights Toews in Sharks-Blackhawks game

    San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton, left, and Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

    CHICAGO (AP) — Joe Thornton of the San Jose Sharks and Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks got into a rare fight Friday night.

  • Fredrik Jacobson, of Sweden, saves par on the eighth green in the second round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
    Jacobson, Bae tied for lead at Riviera AP - 11 hrs ago

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — A move down the California coast hasn't changed a thing for Fredrik Jacobson. More »Jacobson, Bae tied for lead at Riviera

    Fredrik Jacobson, of Sweden, saves par on the eighth green in the second round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — A move down the California coast hasn't changed a thing for Fredrik Jacobson.

  • Georgia Tech guard Chris Bolden reacts as time expires in their NCAA college basketball game against Clemson, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Atlanta. Clemson won 56-53. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton) MARIETTA DAILY OUT; GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT; LOCAL TV OUT; WXIA-TV OUT; WGCL-TV OUT
    College basketball 'is brutal to watch right now' AP - 11 hrs ago

    ATLANTA (AP) — There is dribbling, lots of dribbling, in college basketball these days. There is bumping and banging, lots of bumping and banging. Not to mention all the grabbing and tripping and coll … More »College basketball 'is brutal to watch right now'

    Georgia Tech guard Chris Bolden reacts as time expires in their NCAA college basketball game against Clemson, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Atlanta. Clemson won 56-53. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton) MARIETTA DAILY OUT; GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT; LOCAL TV OUT; WXIA-TV OUT; WGCL-TV OUT

    ATLANTA (AP) — There is dribbling, lots of dribbling, in college basketball these days. There is bumping and banging, lots of bumping and banging. Not to mention all the grabbing and tripping and colliding.

  • Socialite and reality TV star Kim Kardashian waves to the media as she arrives to attend an event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Cosmopolitan magazine at a hotel in Mexico City
    Kardashian-Humphries divorce to go to trial in May Reuters - 12 hrs ago

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The contested divorce of reality television star Kim Kardashian and NBA basketball player Kris Humphries will head to trial in May, more than a year and a half after the couple … More »Kardashian-Humphries divorce to go to trial in May

    Socialite and reality TV star Kim Kardashian waves to the media as she arrives to attend an event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Cosmopolitan magazine at a hotel in Mexico City

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The contested divorce of reality television star Kim Kardashian and NBA basketball player Kris Humphries will head to trial in May, more than a year and a half after the couple separated, a judge in Los Angeles ruled on Friday. The couple, who broke up after just 72 days of marriage, have been unable …

  • Denny Hamlin (11) and Kyle Busch (18) lead a group of cars through the front stretch during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Unlimited Shootout auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
    Opening practice at Daytona includes 5-car wreck AP - 13 hrs ago

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It took about 10 minutes to wreck several cars at Daytona International Speedway on Friday. More »Opening practice at Daytona includes 5-car wreck

    Denny Hamlin (11) and Kyle Busch (18) lead a group of cars through the front stretch during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Unlimited Shootout auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It took about 10 minutes to wreck several cars at Daytona International Speedway on Friday.

  • Athlete Oscar Pistorius weeps in court in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday, Feb 15, 2013, at his bail hearing in the murder case of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Oscar Pistorius arrived at a courthouse Friday, for his bail hearing in the murder case of his girlfriend as South Africans braced themselves for the latest development in a story that has stunned the country. The Paralympic superstar was earlier seen leaving a police station in a dark suit with a charcoal gray jacket covering his head as he got into a police vehicle. Model Reeva Steenkamp was shot and killed at Pistorius' upmarket home in an eastern suburb of the South African capital in the predawn hours of Thursday. (AP Photo/Antione de Ras - Independent Newspapers Ltd South Africa) SOUTH AFRICA OUT
    Weeping Pistorius faces premeditated murder charge AP - 14 hrs ago

    PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — In a courtroom, not an Olympic stadium, there was no click-click-click of Oscar Pistorius' prosthetic limbs. His only sound Friday was loud, uncontrollable sobs as prosecutors … More »Weeping Pistorius faces premeditated murder charge

    Athlete Oscar Pistorius weeps in court in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday, Feb 15, 2013, at his bail hearing in the murder case of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Oscar Pistorius arrived at a courthouse Friday, for his bail hearing in the murder case of his girlfriend as South Africans braced themselves for the latest development in a story that has stunned the country. The Paralympic superstar was earlier seen leaving a police station in a dark suit with a charcoal gray jacket covering his head as he got into a police vehicle. Model Reeva Steenkamp was shot and killed at Pistorius' upmarket home in an eastern suburb of the South African capital in the predawn hours of Thursday. (AP Photo/Antione de Ras - Independent Newspapers Ltd South Africa) SOUTH AFRICA OUT

    PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — In a courtroom, not an Olympic stadium, there was no click-click-click of Oscar Pistorius' prosthetic limbs. His only sound Friday was loud, uncontrollable sobs as prosecutors charged him with premeditated murder in the shooting death of his model girlfriend.

  • Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina hits a return to Jeremy Chardy of France during their men's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Roger and out! Federer sent packing by Benneteau Reuters - 14 hrs ago

    ROTTERDAM (Reuters) - Defending champion Roger Federer suffered a shock 6-3 7-5 defeat by Frenchman Julien Benneteau, who has yet to lift a tour title during his 13-year career, in the World Indoor Tournament … More »Roger and out! Federer sent packing by Benneteau

    Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina hits a return to Jeremy Chardy of France during their men's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    ROTTERDAM (Reuters) - Defending champion Roger Federer suffered a shock 6-3 7-5 defeat by Frenchman Julien Benneteau, who has yet to lift a tour title during his 13-year career, in the World Indoor Tournament quarter-finals on Friday. The top seed struggled throughout with his first serve and was broken three times in the …

  • Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss leaves following NBA labor meetings in New York
    LA Lakers owner Jerry Buss hospitalized with cancer -report Reuters - 15 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss has been hospitalized for several months with an undisclosed form of cancer, USA Today reported on Friday, citing an unnamed source. The Los Angeles Times … More »LA Lakers owner Jerry Buss hospitalized with cancer -report

    Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss leaves following NBA labor meetings in New York

    (Reuters) - Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss has been hospitalized for several months with an undisclosed form of cancer, USA Today reported on Friday, citing an unnamed source. The Los Angeles Times reported on Thursday that Buss, 79, has spent time in the intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, according …

  • Luke Donald tees off on the 17th hole during the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles
    Riviera provides feast or famine for Donald Reuters - 15 hrs ago

    PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Reuters) - It has generally been a case of feast or famine for Luke Donald at the Northern Trust Open, but the Briton is not surprised given the unique challenge facing the … More »Riviera provides feast or famine for Donald

    Luke Donald tees off on the 17th hole during the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles

    PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Reuters) - It has generally been a case of feast or famine for Luke Donald at the Northern Trust Open, but the Briton is not surprised given the unique challenge facing the players at Riviera Country Club. The iconic par-71 layout which winds its way through the Santa Monica Canyon is renowned …

  • Maria Sharapova of Russia reacts after defeating Samantha Stosur of Australia during their women's quarter-final match at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha
    Serena becomes oldest woman player at number one Reuters - 15 hrs ago

    DOHA (Reuters) - Serena Williams showed tennis was not just the domain of teenagers as she climbed back to the top of the world rankings on Friday, becoming the oldest female to hold the coveted position … More »Serena becomes oldest woman player at number one

    Maria Sharapova of Russia reacts after defeating Samantha Stosur of Australia during their women's quarter-final match at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha

    DOHA (Reuters) - Serena Williams showed tennis was not just the domain of teenagers as she climbed back to the top of the world rankings on Friday, becoming the oldest female to hold the coveted position at the age of 31. The American is world number one for the sixth time in her storied career after finishing off former …

  • Packers Woodson Football
    Packers release record-setting defensive back Woodson Reuters - 15 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The Green Bay Packers released record-setting defensive back Charles Woodson after a seven-year stint that included a Super Bowl championship, the National Football League (NFL) team said on … More »Packers release record-setting defensive back Woodson

    Packers Woodson Football

    (Reuters) - The Green Bay Packers released record-setting defensive back Charles Woodson after a seven-year stint that included a Super Bowl championship, the National Football League (NFL) team said on Friday. Woodson started in all 100 games he played for Green Bay since signing with the team as an unrestricted free agent …

  • Miami Heat guard Payton looks back at officials in the first half of NBA action against the Bucks in Milwaukee
    Payton, Heinsohn and Hardaway named Hall of Fame finalists Reuters - 15 hrs ago

    HOUSTON (Reuters) - Nine-time NBA All-Star guard Gary Payton, two-time NBA-winning coach Tom Heinsohn and smooth shooting point guard Tim Hardaway were named on Friday among the 12 finalists for induction … More »Payton, Heinsohn and Hardaway named Hall of Fame finalists

    Miami Heat guard Payton looks back at officials in the first half of NBA action against the Bucks in Milwaukee

    HOUSTON (Reuters) - Nine-time NBA All-Star guard Gary Payton, two-time NBA-winning coach Tom Heinsohn and smooth shooting point guard Tim Hardaway were named on Friday among the 12 finalists for induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Among those also named as first-time finalists were three-time National Collegiate …

  • Luke Donald, of England, drives on the sixth tee in the second round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
    Bae leads as Donald lurks at Riviera AP - 15 hrs ago

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luke Donald is playing as if he never took that long winter break. More »Bae leads as Donald lurks at Riviera

    Luke Donald, of England, drives on the sixth tee in the second round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luke Donald is playing as if he never took that long winter break.

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