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  • Spain's Carolina Ruiz Castillo speeds down the course on her way to win an alpine ski World Cup women's downhill race, in Meribel, France, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Marco Trovati)
    Carolina Ruiz Castillo wins women's WCup downhill AP - 2 hrs 0 mins ago

    MERIBEL, France (AP) — Carolina Ruiz Castillo upset Maria Hoefl-Riesch on Saturday to win a World Cup downhill race 13 years after her only previous podium finish. More »Carolina Ruiz Castillo wins women's WCup downhill

    Spain's Carolina Ruiz Castillo speeds down the course on her way to win an alpine ski World Cup women's downhill race, in Meribel, France, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Marco Trovati)

    MERIBEL, France (AP) — Carolina Ruiz Castillo upset Maria Hoefl-Riesch on Saturday to win a World Cup downhill race 13 years after her only previous podium finish.

  • South African batsman AB de Villiers plays a shot as Pakistan's wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed looks on during the first day of the third cricket test match in Pretoria
    De Villiers ton powers South Africa to 409 all out Reuters - 2 hrs 33 mins ago

    PRETORIA (Reuters) - AB de Villiers hit his 16th test century as South Africa posted 409 all out in their first innings on the second morning of the third test against Pakistan on Saturday. Pakistan reached … More »De Villiers ton powers South Africa to 409 all out

    South African batsman AB de Villiers plays a shot as Pakistan's wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed looks on during the first day of the third cricket test match in Pretoria

    PRETORIA (Reuters) - AB de Villiers hit his 16th test century as South Africa posted 409 all out in their first innings on the second morning of the third test against Pakistan on Saturday. Pakistan reached nine without loss at lunch with Mohammad Hafeez (one ) and Imran Farhat (nine) safely negotiating their way to the …

  • Piercy of the U.S. watches his tee shot on the 11th hole during the second round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship golf tournament in Marana
    Piercy hits another jackpot to stun Donald Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - Six years after he overcame the odds to earn a $2 million cheque, Scott Piercy landed a different jackpot with a stunning 7&6 victory over Luke Donald at the WGC-Accenture Match … More »Piercy hits another jackpot to stun Donald

    Piercy of the U.S. watches his tee shot on the 11th hole during the second round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship golf tournament in Marana

    MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - Six years after he overcame the odds to earn a $2 million cheque, Scott Piercy landed a different jackpot with a stunning 7&6 victory over Luke Donald at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship on Friday. Though he had not competed in matchplay golf during that long span until he arrived at …

  • Tsonga of France returns the ball to Weintraub of Israel during their first round Davis Cup tennis match in Rouen
    Tsonga saves five match points, Simon ousts Del Potro Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    PARIS (Reuters) - World number eight Jo-Wilfried Tsonga saved five match points in a breathtaking third set tiebreak to edge out Australian Bernard Tomic on Friday and qualify for the Marseille Open semi-finals. … More »Tsonga saves five match points, Simon ousts Del Potro

    Tsonga of France returns the ball to Weintraub of Israel during their first round Davis Cup tennis match in Rouen

    PARIS (Reuters) - World number eight Jo-Wilfried Tsonga saved five match points in a breathtaking third set tiebreak to edge out Australian Bernard Tomic on Friday and qualify for the Marseille Open semi-finals. The third-seeded Frenchman, who lost the first set, eventually grabbed the tie-break 12-10 to seal a 4-6 6-3 …

  • John Kirwan greets well-wishers as Japan arrives at Auckland International airport for the Rugby World Cup
    Blues give Kirwan winning start with Wellington win Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    WELLINGTON (Reuters) - John Kirwan's reign as Auckland Blues coach got off to a winning start with a deserved 34-20 bonus point victory over the Wellington Hurricanes in their Super Rugby opener in the … More »Blues give Kirwan winning start with Wellington win

    John Kirwan greets well-wishers as Japan arrives at Auckland International airport for the Rugby World Cup

    WELLINGTON (Reuters) - John Kirwan's reign as Auckland Blues coach got off to a winning start with a deserved 34-20 bonus point victory over the Wellington Hurricanes in their Super Rugby opener in the New Zealand capital on Saturday. The former All Black great and Italy coach has been charged with reviving the fortunes …

  • **CORRECTS LAST NAME TO PETTERSSON** Shane Lowry of Ireland tees off the fourth hole in the second round of play against Carl Pettersson of Sweden during the Match Play Championship golf tournament, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Marana, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
    Shane Lowry keeps right on rolling at Match Play AP - 5 hrs ago

    MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Shane Lowry said it would be one of the great days of his career if he were to beat Rory McIlroy in the Match Play Championship. More »Shane Lowry keeps right on rolling at Match Play

    **CORRECTS LAST NAME TO PETTERSSON** Shane Lowry of Ireland tees off the fourth hole in the second round of play against Carl Pettersson of Sweden during the Match Play Championship golf tournament, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Marana, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

    MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Shane Lowry said it would be one of the great days of his career if he were to beat Rory McIlroy in the Match Play Championship.

  • Golden State Warriors Jack celebrates after making a three-point basket against the San Antonio Spurs late in regulation play during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Oakland
    Jack powers Warriors past road-weary Spurs Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Jarrett Jack came off the bench to score 30 points as the Golden State Warriors rallied past the road-weary San Antonio Spurs for a 107-101 overtime victory on Friday. The win snapped Golden … More »Jack powers Warriors past road-weary Spurs

    Golden State Warriors Jack celebrates after making a three-point basket against the San Antonio Spurs late in regulation play during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Oakland

    (Reuters) - Jarrett Jack came off the bench to score 30 points as the Golden State Warriors rallied past the road-weary San Antonio Spurs for a 107-101 overtime victory on Friday. The win snapped Golden State's 16-game losing streak to San Antonio. The Warriors last beat the Spurs in 2008. Jack came up big in the fourth …

  • Golden State Warriors' Jarrett Jack reacts after scoring against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
    Warriors rally past Spurs 107-101 in OT AP - 5 hrs ago

    OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Maybe these new-look Golden State Warriors are winners after all. More »Warriors rally past Spurs 107-101 in OT

    Golden State Warriors' Jarrett Jack reacts after scoring against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

    OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Maybe these new-look Golden State Warriors are winners after all.

  • Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, goes up for a shot as Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
    Kobe scores 40, Lakers hold off Blazers 111-107 AP - 5 hrs ago

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Back on the court after days of mourning, the Los Angeles Lakers grinded out a gritty win thanks to a vintage performance from their biggest star. More »Kobe scores 40, Lakers hold off Blazers 111-107

    Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, goes up for a shot as Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Back on the court after days of mourning, the Los Angeles Lakers grinded out a gritty win thanks to a vintage performance from their biggest star.

  • Chicago Blackhawks goalie Ray Emery, second from right, celebrates with Jonathan Toews (19), Marian Hossa (81) and Johnny Oduya (27) after the Blackhawks defeated the San Jose Sharks 2-1 during an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
    Blackhawks set NHL record with 2-1 win over Sharks AP - 6 hrs ago

    CHICAGO (AP) — For 17 games, nobody has been able to beat the Chicago Blackhawks in regulation. More »Blackhawks set NHL record with 2-1 win over Sharks

    Chicago Blackhawks goalie Ray Emery, second from right, celebrates with Jonathan Toews (19), Marian Hossa (81) and Johnny Oduya (27) after the Blackhawks defeated the San Jose Sharks 2-1 during an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

    CHICAGO (AP) — For 17 games, nobody has been able to beat the Chicago Blackhawks in regulation.

  • Blackhawks Hossa, Toews, and Oduya celebrate with goalie Emery after their NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Chicago
    Blackhawks set record for best start to season Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks set a National Hockey League record for the best start to a season when they scored a point in a 17th consecutive game by defeating the San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Friday. … More »Blackhawks set record for best start to season

    Blackhawks Hossa, Toews, and Oduya celebrate with goalie Emery after their NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Chicago

    (Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks set a National Hockey League record for the best start to a season when they scored a point in a 17th consecutive game by defeating the San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Friday. Rookie Brandon Saad's short-handed third-period goal delivered the game-winner as the Blackhawks (14-0-3) remained undefeated …

  • Marin Cilic of Croatia reacts during his men's singles match against Andreas Seppi of Italy at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Top seed Cilic crashes out of Memphis quarter-finals Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Top seed Croatian Marin Cilic was swept out of the Memphis International tennis tournament, falling 6-4 6-2 to Japan's Kei Nishikori on Friday. Cilic blasted 12 aces past his fifth seeded opponent … More »Top seed Cilic crashes out of Memphis quarter-finals

    Marin Cilic of Croatia reacts during his men's singles match against Andreas Seppi of Italy at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    (Reuters) - Top seed Croatian Marin Cilic was swept out of the Memphis International tennis tournament, falling 6-4 6-2 to Japan's Kei Nishikori on Friday. Cilic blasted 12 aces past his fifth seeded opponent but converted only one of two break points in the 72-minute quarter-final loss. "It's getting better every match …

  • Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) watches the ball after a dunk against the Minnesota Timberwolves duiring the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
    Thunder snap 3-game skid, beat Minnesota 127-111 AP - 8 hrs ago

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — With All-Stars Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant leading the way, the Oklahoma City Thunder can outscore any team in the NBA on any given night. More »Thunder snap 3-game skid, beat Minnesota 127-111

    Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) watches the ball after a dunk against the Minnesota Timberwolves duiring the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — With All-Stars Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant leading the way, the Oklahoma City Thunder can outscore any team in the NBA on any given night.

  • Australia's Melanie Schlanger celebrates after she won her women's 100m freestyle semi-final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre
    Australia coach under fire amid scathing Olympic review Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Olympic gold medalist Melanie Schlanger has called for Australia's head swimming coach Leigh Nugent to be sacked, saying he had not been frank about behavioral problems among his … More »Australia coach under fire amid scathing Olympic review

    Australia's Melanie Schlanger celebrates after she won her women's 100m freestyle semi-final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Olympic gold medalist Melanie Schlanger has called for Australia's head swimming coach Leigh Nugent to be sacked, saying he had not been frank about behavioral problems among his London Games swimmers. Nugent is under fire in the wake of an explosive review into Australia's worst performance in the …

  • Johnny Sauter celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
    Johnny Sauter wins NASCAR Trucks Series opener AP - 9 hrs ago

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Johnny Sauter was taken out on the final lap at Daytona International Speedway last year. More »Johnny Sauter wins NASCAR Trucks Series opener

    Johnny Sauter celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Johnny Sauter was taken out on the final lap at Daytona International Speedway last year.

  • Colsaerts of Belgium watches his second shot on the first hole during the second round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship golf tournament in Marana
    Colsaerts thrives on tour with roadie days behind him Reuters - 11 hrs ago

    MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - With his reckless nightclubbing days while living "like a roadie" now well behind him, Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts has relished his golfing success over the last two years. The … More »Colsaerts thrives on tour with roadie days behind him

    Colsaerts of Belgium watches his second shot on the first hole during the second round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship golf tournament in Marana

    MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - With his reckless nightclubbing days while living "like a roadie" now well behind him, Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts has relished his golfing success over the last two years. The power hitter from Brussels has triumphed twice on the European Tour during that time, made a stunning debut at last year's …

  • Bubba Watson reacts as his putt misses on the fourth green in the second round of play against Jim Furyk during the Match Play Championship golf tournament, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Marana, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
    Watson the only top 10 seed left at Match Play AP - 11 hrs ago

    MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods now have plenty of company — somewhere other than the Match Play Championship. More »Watson the only top 10 seed left at Match Play

    Bubba Watson reacts as his putt misses on the fourth green in the second round of play against Jim Furyk during the Match Play Championship golf tournament, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Marana, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

    MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods now have plenty of company — somewhere other than the Match Play Championship.

  • Poulter of England shakes hands with Van Pelt of the U.S. on the 17th hole after their second round match of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship golf tournament in Marana
    Time off gives Poulter a Match Play boost Reuters - 12 hrs ago

    MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - A bold decision to take six weeks off since he tied for ninth at the PGA Tour's season-opening Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Hawaii has, so far, proved to be immensely … More »Time off gives Poulter a Match Play boost

    Poulter of England shakes hands with Van Pelt of the U.S. on the 17th hole after their second round match of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship golf tournament in Marana

    MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - A bold decision to take six weeks off since he tied for ninth at the PGA Tour's season-opening Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Hawaii has, so far, proved to be immensely beneficial for Ian Poulter. The fashion conscious Englishman spent much of that time making a few equipment changes and …

  • Oilers celebrate goal against Kings during their NHL hockey game in Edmonton
    Oilers' Hall suspended two games for kneeing Reuters - 12 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Edmonton Oilers forward Taylor Hall has been suspended for two games for kneeing Minnesota Wild forward Cal Clutterbuck, the National Hockey League said on Friday. The incident occurred late … More »Oilers' Hall suspended two games for kneeing

    Oilers celebrate goal against Kings during their NHL hockey game in Edmonton

    (Reuters) - Edmonton Oilers forward Taylor Hall has been suspended for two games for kneeing Minnesota Wild forward Cal Clutterbuck, the National Hockey League said on Friday. The incident occurred late in the third period of Edmonton's 3-1 loss on Thursday when Hall rammed into Clutterbuck, sending him out of the game. …

  • Poulter of England watches his second shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship golf tournament in Marana
    Donald exits, Mahan and Poulter advance Reuters - 12 hrs ago

    MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - Former champion Luke Donald was the biggest name to fall in the second round of the snow-delayed WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship after being pummeled 7&6 by American Scott … More »Donald exits, Mahan and Poulter advance

    Poulter of England watches his second shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship golf tournament in Marana

    MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - Former champion Luke Donald was the biggest name to fall in the second round of the snow-delayed WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship after being pummeled 7&6 by American Scott Piercy on Friday. The British world number three was totally outplayed by Piercy, who was effectively seven-under par …

  • Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis throws during a spring training baseball workout, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
    Evan Gattis wanders his way back to baseball AP - 13 hrs ago

    KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Spring training is all about those on the fringes. More »Evan Gattis wanders his way back to baseball

    Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis throws during a spring training baseball workout, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

    KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Spring training is all about those on the fringes.

  • Daytona 500 pole sitter Danica Patrick, right, talks to crew chief Tony Gibson during a practice for the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
    Danica brings new eyes to NASCAR and Daytona 500 AP - 13 hrs ago

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The big boys brought their little girls to see NASCAR's shining star. More »Danica brings new eyes to NASCAR and Daytona 500

    Daytona 500 pole sitter Danica Patrick, right, talks to crew chief Tony Gibson during a practice for the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The big boys brought their little girls to see NASCAR's shining star.

  • Photographers take photos of Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius as he stands in the dock during his bail hearing at the magistrates court in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. The fourth and likely final day of Oscar Pistorius' bail hearing opened on Friday, with the magistrate then to rule if the double-amputee athlete can be freed before trial or if he has to remain in custody over the shooting death of his girlfriend. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
    Oscar Pistorius gets bail as murder trial looms AP - 13 hrs ago

    PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Oscar Pistorius walked out of court Friday — free at least for now — after a South African magistrate released him on bail, capping four days of often startling testimony … More »Oscar Pistorius gets bail as murder trial looms

    Photographers take photos of Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius as he stands in the dock during his bail hearing at the magistrates court in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. The fourth and likely final day of Oscar Pistorius' bail hearing opened on Friday, with the magistrate then to rule if the double-amputee athlete can be freed before trial or if he has to remain in custody over the shooting death of his girlfriend. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

    PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Oscar Pistorius walked out of court Friday — free at least for now — after a South African magistrate released him on bail, capping four days of often startling testimony that foreshadowed a dramatic trial in the Valentine's Day slaying of his girlfriend.

  • In this 2012 photo provided by Marycecelia Pla, her daughter, Caroline Pla, foreground, carries the ball during a Catholic Youth Organization league football game. The 11-year-old girl who's been playing football since kindergarten wants Philadelphia's Roman Catholic archdiocese to overturn a boys-only rule. (AP Photo/Pla Family)
    Girl fights to play in Catholic football league AP - 14 hrs ago

    DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The Roman Catholic church in Philadelphia doesn't need another public relations headache after years of priest-abuse and school-closure headlines, but it's got one in the form of … More »Girl fights to play in Catholic football league

    In this 2012 photo provided by Marycecelia Pla, her daughter, Caroline Pla, foreground, carries the ball during a Catholic Youth Organization league football game. The 11-year-old girl who's been playing football since kindergarten wants Philadelphia's Roman Catholic archdiocese to overturn a boys-only rule. (AP Photo/Pla Family)

    DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The Roman Catholic church in Philadelphia doesn't need another public relations headache after years of priest-abuse and school-closure headlines, but it's got one in the form of a pony-tailed 11-year-old athlete.

  • Islanders goalie DiPietro makes a save against Senators Neil during their NHL hockey game in Ottawa
    Islanders waive goodbye to DiPietro Reuters - 14 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The New York Islanders placed goaltender Rick DiPietro on waivers on Friday, paying the price for what might go down as one of the most expensive gaffes in National Hockey League history. DiPietro, … More »Islanders waive goodbye to DiPietro

    Islanders goalie DiPietro makes a save against Senators Neil during their NHL hockey game in Ottawa

    (Reuters) - The New York Islanders placed goaltender Rick DiPietro on waivers on Friday, paying the price for what might go down as one of the most expensive gaffes in National Hockey League history. DiPietro, taken with the number one overall selection in the 2000 NHL draft, was meant to be the cornerstone of a rebuilding …

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Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - February 23, 2013
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
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Writing about music is like dancing about architecture.
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Elvis Costello (1954 - ), Interview in Musician magazine, October 1983  
I don't have an English accent because this is what English sounds like when spoken properly.
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James Carr, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno  
Ask me no reason why I love you; for though Love use Reason for his physician, he admits him not for his counsellor.
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