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  • FILE - Tampa Bay Rays starter David Price throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, in this Sept. 30, 2012 file photo. The three-time All-Star and the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a one-year contract worth just over $10 million, avoiding arbitration a person with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday night Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
    AP source: Price, Rays agree on 1-year deal AP - 1 hr 10 mins ago

    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — David Price got a hefty raise for winning the AL Cy Young Award. More »AP source: Price, Rays agree on 1-year deal

    FILE - Tampa Bay Rays starter David Price throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, in this Sept. 30, 2012 file photo. The three-time All-Star and the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a one-year contract worth just over $10 million, avoiding arbitration a person with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday night Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — David Price got a hefty raise for winning the AL Cy Young Award.

  • South Carolina wide receiver Damiere Byrd (10) celebrates with tight end Rory Anderson (81) after scoring on a 56-yard first-quarter touchdown against Michigan during the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
    Thompson lifts SCarolina past Michigan in Outback AP - 1 hr 24 mins ago

    TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Despite all South Carolina has accomplished under Steve Spurrier, the winningest coach in school history couldn't recall a finish quite like the one the Gamecocks pulled off in the Outback … More »Thompson lifts SCarolina past Michigan in Outback

    South Carolina wide receiver Damiere Byrd (10) celebrates with tight end Rory Anderson (81) after scoring on a 56-yard first-quarter touchdown against Michigan during the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

    TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Despite all South Carolina has accomplished under Steve Spurrier, the winningest coach in school history couldn't recall a finish quite like the one the Gamecocks pulled off in the Outback Bowl.

  • New Zealand's de Boorder runs as Abbott lines up a shy at the stumps during a warm up T20 cricket match against South Africa A in Pietermaritzburg
    New Zealand bowled out for 45, Philander leads rout Reuters - 2 hrs 39 mins ago

    CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Vernon Philander's sensational five-wicket burst helped South Africa skittle out New Zealand for 45 runs inside 20 overs on the opening morning of the first test at Newlands on Wednesday. … More »New Zealand bowled out for 45, Philander leads rout

    New Zealand's de Boorder runs as Abbott lines up a shy at the stumps during a warm up T20 cricket match against South Africa A in Pietermaritzburg

    CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Vernon Philander's sensational five-wicket burst helped South Africa skittle out New Zealand for 45 runs inside 20 overs on the opening morning of the first test at Newlands on Wednesday. New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum's decision to bat first boomeranged with Philander (5-7) striking in the second …

  • Chelsea's Torres reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Norwich City in Norwich
    Chelsea planning to rotate Torres more, says Benitez Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Fernando Torres is Chelsea's most-used outfield player this season and interim manager Rafael Benitez said on Wednesday he wanted to start rotating the Spain striker more in the second … More »Chelsea planning to rotate Torres more, says Benitez

    Chelsea's Torres reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Norwich City in Norwich

    LONDON (Reuters) - Fernando Torres is Chelsea's most-used outfield player this season and interim manager Rafael Benitez said on Wednesday he wanted to start rotating the Spain striker more in the second half of the campaign. Attacking options have been limited for the European champions following the exit of Didier Drogba …

  • Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray (11) throws a pass as he is pressured by Nebraska defensive end Jason Ankrah (9) during the second half of the Capital One Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Orlando, Fla. Georgia won 45-31. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
    Georgia upbeat after 45-31 win over Nebraska AP - 3 hrs ago

    ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — For each of its previous two bowl trips, Georgia left the field shrouded in the uncomfortable feelings of a season-ending loss. More »Georgia upbeat after 45-31 win over Nebraska

    Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray (11) throws a pass as he is pressured by Nebraska defensive end Jason Ankrah (9) during the second half of the Capital One Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Orlando, Fla. Georgia won 45-31. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

    ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — For each of its previous two bowl trips, Georgia left the field shrouded in the uncomfortable feelings of a season-ending loss.

  • Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald is doused in the closing minute of the Wildcats 34-20 victory over Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/The Florida Times-Union, Bob Self)
    No. 21 Northwestern ends drought in Gator Bowl AP - 3 hrs ago

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Northwestern Wildcats spent so much time celebrating on the field that coach Pat Fitzgerald finally had to order them into the locker room. More »No. 21 Northwestern ends drought in Gator Bowl

    Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald is doused in the closing minute of the Wildcats 34-20 victory over Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/The Florida Times-Union, Bob Self)

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Northwestern Wildcats spent so much time celebrating on the field that coach Pat Fitzgerald finally had to order them into the locker room.

  • Stanford head coach David Shaw lifts the trophy following their 20-14 win over Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
    Stanford holds off Wisconsin 20-14 in Rose Bowl AP - 3 hrs ago

    PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Andrew Luck, Toby Gerhart and coach Jim Harbaugh started Stanford's improbable football renaissance, yet they never stood in the center of the Rose Bowl with the West Coast's most … More »Stanford holds off Wisconsin 20-14 in Rose Bowl

    Stanford head coach David Shaw lifts the trophy following their 20-14 win over Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

    PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Andrew Luck, Toby Gerhart and coach Jim Harbaugh started Stanford's improbable football renaissance, yet they never stood in the center of the Rose Bowl with the West Coast's most coveted trophy raised above their heads.

  • FILE - This Aug. 14, 2012, file photo shows NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, left, and Bill Daly, deputy commissioner and chief legal officer, following collective bargaining talks in Toronto. The NHL is set to get back to the bargaining table Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, with the locked-out players’ association after a new contract offer from the league broke the ice between the fighting sides. "We delivered to the union a new, comprehensive proposal for a successor CBA," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said in a statement Friday, Dec. 28. "We are not prepared to discuss the details of our proposal at this time." (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young, File)
    Union set to respond Wednesday to latest NHL offer AP - 4 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL has kicked the ball back to the players' association in the form of another counteroffer as the sides play pingpong in the search for labor peace. More »Union set to respond Wednesday to latest NHL offer

    FILE - This Aug. 14, 2012, file photo shows NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, left, and Bill Daly, deputy commissioner and chief legal officer, following collective bargaining talks in Toronto. The NHL is set to get back to the bargaining table Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, with the locked-out players’ association after a new contract offer from the league broke the ice between the fighting sides. "We delivered to the union a new, comprehensive proposal for a successor CBA," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said in a statement Friday, Dec. 28. "We are not prepared to discuss the details of our proposal at this time." (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young, File)

    NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL has kicked the ball back to the players' association in the form of another counteroffer as the sides play pingpong in the search for labor peace.

  • Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin watches from the bench during an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Denver. The Nuggets won 92-78. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
    Nuggets end Clippers' team-record win streak at 17 AP - 4 hrs ago

    DENVER (AP) — Even the NBA's hottest team can have a bad night. More »Nuggets end Clippers' team-record win streak at 17

    Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin watches from the bench during an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Denver. The Nuggets won 92-78. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

    DENVER (AP) — Even the NBA's hottest team can have a bad night.

  • Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel (3) looks to pass during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
    No. 13 FSU beats No. 16 NIU 31-10 in Orange Bowl AP - 4 hrs ago

    MIAMI (AP) — Laughing and mugging for the cameras, the Florida State Seminoles happily hoisted the Orange Bowl trophy as a consolation prize, their disappointment about failing to reach the national championship … More »No. 13 FSU beats No. 16 NIU 31-10 in Orange Bowl

    Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel (3) looks to pass during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

    MIAMI (AP) — Laughing and mugging for the cameras, the Florida State Seminoles happily hoisted the Orange Bowl trophy as a consolation prize, their disappointment about failing to reach the national championship game all but forgotten.

  • Stanford head coach David Shaw, left, is congratulated by Wisconsin head coach Barry Alvarez, right, following Stanford's 20-14 win in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
    Column: Badgers make best of a bad situation AP - 4 hrs ago

    Loyalty being what it is these days in college football, you didn't know whether to be happy or sad to see Barry Alvarez back on the Wisconsin sideline seven years after he left coaching to become the … More »Column: Badgers make best of a bad situation

    Stanford head coach David Shaw, left, is congratulated by Wisconsin head coach Barry Alvarez, right, following Stanford's 20-14 win in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Loyalty being what it is these days in college football, you didn't know whether to be happy or sad to see Barry Alvarez back on the Wisconsin sideline seven years after he left coaching to become the Badgers' athletic director.

  • Paris Saint-Germain's Lucas Moura controls ball during his first training session with team at Aspire Academy of Sports Excellence in Doha
    Ambitious Lucas wants to become world's best with PSG Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    PARIS (Reuters) - Lucas wants one day to be regarded as the best player in the world, the young Brazil midfielder said after linking up with his Paris St Germain team mates for the first time on Tuesday. … More »Ambitious Lucas wants to become world's best with PSG

    Paris Saint-Germain's Lucas Moura controls ball during his first training session with team at Aspire Academy of Sports Excellence in Doha

    PARIS (Reuters) - Lucas wants one day to be regarded as the best player in the world, the young Brazil midfielder said after linking up with his Paris St Germain team mates for the first time on Tuesday. According to media reports Qatari-backed PSG paid a fee of 45 million euros for the exciting prospect in August, with …

  • FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2011 file photo, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett makes remarks during a news conference after a Penn State Board of Trustees meeting in State College, Pa. Corbett said Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 he plans to sue the NCAA in federal court over sanctions imposed against Penn State in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
    Governor plans to sue NCAA over Penn St. sanctions AP - 5 hrs ago

    HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Corbett scheduled a news conference for Wednesday to announce the filing of a federal lawsuit against the NCAA over stiff sanctions imposed against Penn State in the aftermath … More »Governor plans to sue NCAA over Penn St. sanctions

    FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2011 file photo, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett makes remarks during a news conference after a Penn State Board of Trustees meeting in State College, Pa. Corbett said Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 he plans to sue the NCAA in federal court over sanctions imposed against Penn State in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

    HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Corbett scheduled a news conference for Wednesday to announce the filing of a federal lawsuit against the NCAA over stiff sanctions imposed against Penn State in the aftermath of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

  • A teammate lifts Sri Lanka's Prasanna Jayawardene (2nd R) off the ground during a practice session at the Sydney Cricket Ground
    Battered Sri Lanka look to Durban spirit for third test Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    SYDNEY (Reuters) - Sri Lanka will use the example of their remarkable turnaround on their last tour of South Africa to try and rescue a face-saving third test victory against Australia, captain Mahela … More »Battered Sri Lanka look to Durban spirit for third test

    A teammate lifts Sri Lanka's Prasanna Jayawardene (2nd R) off the ground during a practice session at the Sydney Cricket Ground

    SYDNEY (Reuters) - Sri Lanka will use the example of their remarkable turnaround on their last tour of South Africa to try and rescue a face-saving third test victory against Australia, captain Mahela Jayawardene said on Wednesday. The bruised and battered tourists were thrashed by an innings and 201-runs inside two and …

  • Wigan Athletic's Figueroa challenges Manchester United's Van Persie during their English Premier League soccer match at The DW Stadium in Wigan
    Van Persie shines again as United march on Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United striker Robin van Persie bagged a contrasting double in a 4-0 win at Wigan Athletic on Tuesday to hand Roberto Mancini another painful reminder of why he looks the … More »Van Persie shines again as United march on

    Wigan Athletic's Figueroa challenges Manchester United's Van Persie during their English Premier League soccer match at The DW Stadium in Wigan

    LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United striker Robin van Persie bagged a contrasting double in a 4-0 win at Wigan Athletic on Tuesday to hand Roberto Mancini another painful reminder of why he looks the difference in the title race. Mancini's Manchester City did their job by winning 3-0 at home to Stoke City but the Premier …

  • In this photo provided by Hannah Storm, ESPN anchor Hannah Storm, left, poses for a photo with co-host Josh Elliott, anchor for ABC's Good Morning America, on the parade grounds of the Rose Parade on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Pasadena, Calif. Storm hosted the Rose Parade telecast Tuesday in her first on-air appearance since sustaining first- and second-degree burns to her face, hands, chest and neck in a propane gas grill accident Dec. 11. (AP Photo/Courtesy Hannah Storm)
    Storm returns to TV 3 weeks after grill accident AP - 8 hrs ago

    With a wave of her bandaged left hand, and boosted by well wishes from Dr. Phil, Chris Evert and even a young woman she once babysat, Hannah Storm returned to a most comfortable setting — talking in front … More »Storm returns to TV 3 weeks after grill accident

    In this photo provided by Hannah Storm, ESPN anchor Hannah Storm, left, poses for a photo with co-host Josh Elliott, anchor for ABC's Good Morning America, on the parade grounds of the Rose Parade on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Pasadena, Calif. Storm hosted the Rose Parade telecast Tuesday in her first on-air appearance since sustaining first- and second-degree burns to her face, hands, chest and neck in a propane gas grill accident Dec. 11. (AP Photo/Courtesy Hannah Storm)

    With a wave of her bandaged left hand, and boosted by well wishes from Dr. Phil, Chris Evert and even a young woman she once babysat, Hannah Storm returned to a most comfortable setting — talking in front of a TV camera.

  • Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel (3) looks to pass during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
    FSU atop Northern Illinois 24-10 at Orange Bowl AP - 8 hrs ago

    MIAMI (AP) — EJ Manuel completed 26 of 38 passes for 291 yards and accounted for two touchdowns, including a 9-yard run on the opening play of the fourth quarter as No. 13 Florida State was atop No. 16 … More »FSU atop Northern Illinois 24-10 at Orange Bowl

    Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel (3) looks to pass during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

    MIAMI (AP) — EJ Manuel completed 26 of 38 passes for 291 yards and accounted for two touchdowns, including a 9-yard run on the opening play of the fourth quarter as No. 13 Florida State was atop No. 16 Northern Illinois 24-10 at the Orange Bowl on Tuesday night.

  • New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire, right, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge and Jared Jeffries, rear, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
    Blazers overcome Anthony's 45, spoil Amare's debut AP - 9 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — Amare Stoudemire stood up from the bench and the fans rose with him, a booming ovation filling Madison Square Garden as Stoudemire walked to the scorer's table to enter a game for the first … More »Blazers overcome Anthony's 45, spoil Amare's debut

    New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire, right, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge and Jared Jeffries, rear, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

    NEW YORK (AP) — Amare Stoudemire stood up from the bench and the fans rose with him, a booming ovation filling Madison Square Garden as Stoudemire walked to the scorer's table to enter a game for the first time this season.

  • FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2012, file photo, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, right, and deputy commissioner Bill Daly speak to reporters in New York. The NHL made a new proposal to the players' association, hoping to spark talks to end the long lockout and save the hockey season. Daly said Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, the league made its offer Thursday and was waiting for a response. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
    NHL, players' union meet for 30 minutes AP - 9 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — The proposals are flying back and forth between the NHL and the players' association. Whether significant progress is being made in the process still isn't all that clear. More »NHL, players' union meet for 30 minutes

    FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2012, file photo, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, right, and deputy commissioner Bill Daly speak to reporters in New York. The NHL made a new proposal to the players' association, hoping to spark talks to end the long lockout and save the hockey season. Daly said Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, the league made its offer Thursday and was waiting for a response. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

    NEW YORK (AP) — The proposals are flying back and forth between the NHL and the players' association. Whether significant progress is being made in the process still isn't all that clear.

  • Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel (3) looks to pass during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
    FSU atop Northern Illinois 14-3 at Orange Bowl AP - 10 hrs ago

    MIAMI (AP) — EJ Manuel completed 21 of 28 passes for 242 yards, including a 6-yard touchdown pass to Rashad Greene with 11 seconds left in the half, and No. 13 Florida State led No. 16 Northern Illinois … More »FSU atop Northern Illinois 14-3 at Orange Bowl

    Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel (3) looks to pass during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

    MIAMI (AP) — EJ Manuel completed 21 of 28 passes for 242 yards, including a 6-yard touchdown pass to Rashad Greene with 11 seconds left in the half, and No. 13 Florida State led No. 16 Northern Illinois 14-3 at intermission of the Orange Bowl on Tuesday night.

  • Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel (3) looks to pass during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
    FSU atop Northern Illinois 7-3 at Orange Bowl AP - 11 hrs ago

    MIAMI (AP) — Lonnie Pryor got around the left side for a career-long 60-yard touchdown run, and No. 13 Florida State led No. 16 Northern Illinois 7-3 after the opening quarter of the Orange Bowl on Tuesday … More »FSU atop Northern Illinois 7-3 at Orange Bowl

    Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel (3) looks to pass during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

    MIAMI (AP) — Lonnie Pryor got around the left side for a career-long 60-yard touchdown run, and No. 13 Florida State led No. 16 Northern Illinois 7-3 after the opening quarter of the Orange Bowl on Tuesday night.

  • FILE - In this July 14, 2010, file photo, ESPN anchor Hannah Storm arrives at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. Storm returned to the air on New Year's Day, exactly three weeks after she was seriously burned in a propane gas grill accident at her home. Storm, who suffered second-degree burns on her chest and hands, and first-degree burns to her face and neck, hosted ABC's telecast of the 2013 Rose Parade on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg, File)
    Storm hosts Rose Parade show after fiery accident AP - 11 hrs ago

    With a wave of her bandaged left hand, and boosted by well wishes from Dr. Phil, Chris Evert and even a young woman she once babysat, Hannah Storm returned to a most comfortable setting — talking in front … More »Storm hosts Rose Parade show after fiery accident

    FILE - In this July 14, 2010, file photo, ESPN anchor Hannah Storm arrives at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. Storm returned to the air on New Year's Day, exactly three weeks after she was seriously burned in a propane gas grill accident at her home. Storm, who suffered second-degree burns on her chest and hands, and first-degree burns to her face and neck, hosted ABC's telecast of the 2013 Rose Parade on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg, File)

    With a wave of her bandaged left hand, and boosted by well wishes from Dr. Phil, Chris Evert and even a young woman she once babysat, Hannah Storm returned to a most comfortable setting — talking in front of a TV camera.

  • Pennsylvania Governor Corbett shields his eyes during a news conference with a group of Penn State students at the Nittany Lion Inn in State College Pennsylvania
    Pennsylvania governor to sue NCAA over Penn State sanctions Reuters - 11 hrs ago

    PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett said on Tuesday he will file a federal lawsuit against the NCAA over sanctions it levied against Pennsylvania State University in the wake of … More »Pennsylvania governor to sue NCAA over Penn State sanctions

    Pennsylvania Governor Corbett shields his eyes during a news conference with a group of Penn State students at the Nittany Lion Inn in State College Pennsylvania

    PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett said on Tuesday he will file a federal lawsuit against the NCAA over sanctions it levied against Pennsylvania State University in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal. Corbett is scheduled to hold a news conference on Wednesday at the Nittany Lion …

  • FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2012, file photo, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, right, and deputy commissioner Bill Daly speak to reporters in New York. The NHL made a new proposal to the players' association, hoping to spark talks to end the long lockout and save the hockey season. Daly said Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, the league made its offer Thursday and was waiting for a response. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
    NHL, players' union set to meet at league offices AP - 12 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL and the union are back at the bargaining table and seem determined to work toward a deal to save the hockey season. More »NHL, players' union set to meet at league offices

    FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2012, file photo, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, right, and deputy commissioner Bill Daly speak to reporters in New York. The NHL made a new proposal to the players' association, hoping to spark talks to end the long lockout and save the hockey season. Daly said Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, the league made its offer Thursday and was waiting for a response. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

    NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL and the union are back at the bargaining table and seem determined to work toward a deal to save the hockey season.

  • FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2012, file photo, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, right, and deputy commissioner Bill Daly speak to reporters in New York. The NHL made a new proposal to the players' association, hoping to spark talks to end the long lockout and save the hockey season. Daly said Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, the league made its offer Thursday and was waiting for a response. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
    NHL, union dig in for a long day of talks AP - 12 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL and the union are back at the bargaining table and seem determined to work toward a deal to save the hockey season More »NHL, union dig in for a long day of talks

    FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2012, file photo, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, right, and deputy commissioner Bill Daly speak to reporters in New York. The NHL made a new proposal to the players' association, hoping to spark talks to end the long lockout and save the hockey season. Daly said Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, the league made its offer Thursday and was waiting for a response. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

    NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL and the union are back at the bargaining table and seem determined to work toward a deal to save the hockey season

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  • Apple's iPhone 5 is seen on display at the Apple store in Manhasset, New York
    Apple testing new iPhone, iOS 7: report Reuters - 35 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Apple Inc has started testing a new iPhone and the next version of its iOS software, news website The Next Web reported. Apple shares were up 2.6 percent … More »Apple testing new iPhone, iOS 7: report

    Apple's iPhone 5 is seen on display at the Apple store in Manhasset, New York

    (Reuters) - Apple Inc has started testing a new iPhone and the next version of its iOS software, news website The Next Web reported. Apple shares were up 2.6 percent at $546.06 in premarket trading. The stock closed at $532.17 on the Nasdaq on Monday. Application developers have found in their app usage logs references …

  • The logo of ArcelorMittal company is seen at the entrance of its headquarters in Luxembourg
    ArcelorMittal to sell $1.1billion stake in Canadian unit Reuters - 2 hrs 46 mins ago

    SEOUL/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - ArcelorMittal , the world's biggest steelmaker, will sell a 15 percent stake in one of its Canadian iron ore operations, raising $1.1 billion … More »ArcelorMittal to sell $1.1billion stake in Canadian unit

    The logo of ArcelorMittal company is seen at the entrance of its headquarters in Luxembourg

    SEOUL/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - ArcelorMittal , the world's biggest steelmaker, will sell a 15 percent stake in one of its Canadian iron ore operations, raising $1.1 billion to help pay off debt at a time of sluggish demand. The group, which makes about 6-7 percent of the world's steel, will sell the stake in ArcelorMittal Mines …

  • An employee of a foreign exchange trading company looks at monitors as a television set shows Japan's incoming Prime Minister and the leader of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shinzo Abe speaking in Tokyo
    U.S. fiscal cliff deal prompts broad global market rally Reuters - 2 hrs 43 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - A long-awaited deal to avoid a U.S. fiscal crisis prompted a broad global market rally on Wednesday, with shares and commodities rising sharply while … More »U.S. fiscal cliff deal prompts broad global market rally

    An employee of a foreign exchange trading company looks at monitors as a television set shows Japan's incoming Prime Minister and the leader of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shinzo Abe speaking in Tokyo

    LONDON (Reuters) - A long-awaited deal to avoid a U.S. fiscal crisis prompted a broad global market rally on Wednesday, with shares and commodities rising sharply while the dollar and safe-haven government bonds fell. After a last minute scramble, U.S. lawmakers approved a plan on Tuesday to prevent huge tax increases and …

  • Small-business owner Ralph Gorham speaks to employee Elijah Ocean at his shop "Redhook Lobster Pound" in New York
    Small-business borrowing rises in November Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Borrowing by small U.S. businesses rose marginally in November, indicating they were essentially on hold in terms of growing their enterprises in … More »Small-business borrowing rises in November

    Small-business owner Ralph Gorham speaks to employee Elijah Ocean at his shop "Redhook Lobster Pound" in New York

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Borrowing by small U.S. businesses rose marginally in November, indicating they were essentially on hold in terms of growing their enterprises in the face of economic and government fiscal uncertainty, a report on Wednesday showed. The Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index, which measures …

  • Zipcar.com logo seen on car during promotional event in New York after IPO
    Avis to buy Zipcar as slow economy boosts car-share business Reuters - 25 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Car rental company Avis Budget Group Inc will buy Zipcar Inc for about $500 million in cash to join larger rivals Hertz Global Holdings Inc and Enterprise … More »Avis to buy Zipcar as slow economy boosts car-share business

    Zipcar.com logo seen on car during promotional event in New York after IPO

    (Reuters) - Car rental company Avis Budget Group Inc will buy Zipcar Inc for about $500 million in cash to join larger rivals Hertz Global Holdings Inc and Enterprise Holdings Inc in the fast-growing U.S. car-sharing market. The offer of $12.25 per share represents a premium of 49 percent to Zipcar's Monday close. Zipcar's …

  • An employee inspects wheat in a field of the "Svetlolobovskoye" farm outside the village of Svetlolobovo
    Analysis: Russia helps farmers, consumers by allowing grain exports Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's decision not to ban grain exports after another poor harvest shows its leaders recognize that the embargo imposed after the failed 2010 crop … More »Analysis: Russia helps farmers, consumers by allowing grain exports

    An employee inspects wheat in a field of the "Svetlolobovskoye" farm outside the village of Svetlolobovo

    MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's decision not to ban grain exports after another poor harvest shows its leaders recognize that the embargo imposed after the failed 2010 crop was a mistake. Farmers are making money as domestic wheat prices have closed in on international levels, and inflation also has been contained as exports …

  • Employees of JJ Churchill precision engineering polish turbine blades in company's factory in Market Bosworth
    UK factory activity unexpectedly rebounds in December: PMI Reuters - 2 hrs 28 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - British factory activity jumped unexpectedly in December to grow at its fastest pace since September 2011, a survey showed on Wednesday, raising the … More »UK factory activity unexpectedly rebounds in December: PMI

    Employees of JJ Churchill precision engineering polish turbine blades in company's factory in Market Bosworth

    LONDON (Reuters) - British factory activity jumped unexpectedly in December to grow at its fastest pace since September 2011, a survey showed on Wednesday, raising the chance that the economy eked out growth at the end of 2012. The Markit/CIPS Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to a 15-month high of 51.4 …

  • The lights of the U.S. Capitol remain lit into the night as the House continues to work on the "fiscal cliff" legislation proposed by the Senate, in Washington, on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
    US still faces political fights on spending, debt AP - 1 hr 5 mins ago

    WASHINGTON (AP) — A last-minute deal will keep the U.S. from driving off the so-called "fiscal cliff," but higher taxes and continued political fighting in Washington … More »US still faces political fights on spending, debt

    The lights of the U.S. Capitol remain lit into the night as the House continues to work on the "fiscal cliff" legislation proposed by the Senate, in Washington, on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

    WASHINGTON (AP) — A last-minute deal will keep the U.S. from driving off the so-called "fiscal cliff," but higher taxes and continued political fighting in Washington threaten to shake the fragile economy well into 2013.

  • Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, passes waiting reporters as he leaves a closed-door GOP meeting on the "fiscal cliff" bill passed by the Senate Monday night, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
    Congress OKs cliff deal, signaling future fights AP - 49 mins ago

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress' excruciating, extraordinary New Year's Day approval of a compromise averting a prolonged tumble off the fiscal cliff hands President Barack … More »Congress OKs cliff deal, signaling future fights

    Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, passes waiting reporters as he leaves a closed-door GOP meeting on the "fiscal cliff" bill passed by the Senate Monday night, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress' excruciating, extraordinary New Year's Day approval of a compromise averting a prolonged tumble off the fiscal cliff hands President Barack Obama most of the tax boosts on the rich that he campaigned on. It also prevents House Republicans from facing blame for blocking tax cuts for most American …

  • President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden make a statement regarding the passage of the fiscal cliff bill in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
    Despite deal, taxes to rise for most Americans AP - 5 hrs ago

    WASHINGTON (AP) — While the tax package that Congress passed New Year's Day will protect 99 percent of Americans from an income tax increase, most of them will still … More »Despite deal, taxes to rise for most Americans

    President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden make a statement regarding the passage of the fiscal cliff bill in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

    WASHINGTON (AP) — While the tax package that Congress passed New Year's Day will protect 99 percent of Americans from an income tax increase, most of them will still end up paying more federal taxes in 2013.

  • In this Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, photo, a trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York. World markets registered relief Wednesday Jan. 2, 2013 over the U.S. congressional vote to stop hundreds of billions of dollars in automatic tax increases and spending cuts that risked plunging the world's biggest economy into recession. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
    Futures jump sharply higher on budget deal AP - 42 mins ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are moving sharply higher after a Congress ended a budget stalemate and averted the so-called fiscal cliff. More »Futures jump sharply higher on budget deal

    In this Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, photo, a trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York. World markets registered relief Wednesday Jan. 2, 2013 over the U.S. congressional vote to stop hundreds of billions of dollars in automatic tax increases and spending cuts that risked plunging the world's biggest economy into recession. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

    NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are moving sharply higher after a Congress ended a budget stalemate and averted the so-called fiscal cliff.

  • Philippine Stock Exchange President and CEO Hans Sicat, second from right, gestures as PSE treasurer Ma. Vivian Yuchengco rings the bell to signal the start of the first day of trading at Philippine Stock Exchange at the financial district of Makati, south of Manila, Philippines on Wednesday Jan. 2, 2013. Stock markets in Asia registered relief Wednesday over the U.S. congressional vote to stop hundreds of billions of dollars in automatic tax increases and spending cuts that risked plunging the world's biggest economy into recession. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
    Markets rally after US 'fiscal cliff' deal AP - 1 hr 45 mins ago

    LONDON (AP) — Markets breathed a huge sigh of relief Wednesday that U.S. lawmakers agreed on a budget deal that will stop hundreds of billions of dollars in automatic … More »Markets rally after US 'fiscal cliff' deal

    Philippine Stock Exchange President and CEO Hans Sicat, second from right, gestures as PSE treasurer Ma. Vivian Yuchengco rings the bell to signal the start of the first day of trading at Philippine Stock Exchange at the financial district of Makati, south of Manila, Philippines on Wednesday Jan. 2, 2013. Stock markets in Asia registered relief Wednesday over the U.S. congressional vote to stop hundreds of billions of dollars in automatic tax increases and spending cuts that risked plunging the world's biggest economy into recession. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

    LONDON (AP) — Markets breathed a huge sigh of relief Wednesday that U.S. lawmakers agreed on a budget deal that will stop hundreds of billions of dollars in automatic tax increases and spending cuts that risked plunging the world's biggest economy into recession.

  • FILE - In this April 14, 2011 file photo provided by Zipcar.com, Zipcar Chairman and CEO Scott Griffith stands with a Zipcar Mini-Cooper before the opening bell at the NASDAQ Market Site in New York. Avis is buying Zipcar for $491.2 million, expanding its offerings from traditional car rentals to car sharing services. The boards of both companies unanimously approved the buyout. (AP Photo/Zipcar.com, Craig Ruttle, File)
    Avis buying Zipcar in deal worth nearly $500M AP - 43 mins ago

    PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — Avis is buying Zipcar for $491.2 million, expanding its offerings from traditional car rentals to car sharing services. More »Avis buying Zipcar in deal worth nearly $500M

    FILE - In this April 14, 2011 file photo provided by Zipcar.com, Zipcar Chairman and CEO Scott Griffith stands with a Zipcar Mini-Cooper before the opening bell at the NASDAQ Market Site in New York. Avis is buying Zipcar for $491.2 million, expanding its offerings from traditional car rentals to car sharing services. The boards of both companies unanimously approved the buyout. (AP Photo/Zipcar.com, Craig Ruttle, File)

    PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — Avis is buying Zipcar for $491.2 million, expanding its offerings from traditional car rentals to car sharing services.

  • FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2012 file photo, a croupier counts the chips at a baccarat gaming table inside a casino during the opening day of Sheraton Macao Hotel at the Sands Cotai Central in Macau. Casino revenue in Macau climbed 13.5 percent last year to a record $38 billion, as the Asian gambling hub reinforced its position as the world's biggest gambling market, according to data posted on the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)
    Macau casino revenue in 2012 rose to $38 billion AP - 2 hrs 22 mins ago

    HONG KONG (AP) — Casino revenue in Macau climbed 13.5 percent last year to a record $38 billion, as the Asian gambling hub reinforced its position as the world's biggest … More »Macau casino revenue in 2012 rose to $38 billion

    FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2012 file photo, a croupier counts the chips at a baccarat gaming table inside a casino during the opening day of Sheraton Macao Hotel at the Sands Cotai Central in Macau. Casino revenue in Macau climbed 13.5 percent last year to a record $38 billion, as the Asian gambling hub reinforced its position as the world's biggest gambling market, according to data posted on the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

    HONG KONG (AP) — Casino revenue in Macau climbed 13.5 percent last year to a record $38 billion, as the Asian gambling hub reinforced its position as the world's biggest gambling market.

  • This image provided by the U.S. Coast Guard shows the Royal Dutch Shell drilling rig Kulluk aground off a small island near Kodiak Island Tuesday Jan. 1, 2013. A Coast Guard C-130 plane and a helicopter were used to fly over the grounded vessel on Tuesday morning. The severe weather did not permit putting the marine experts on board the drilling rig, which is near shore and being pounded by stormy seas. (AP Photo/U.S. Coast Guard)
    Storm impedes salvage of grounded drilling ship AP - 4 hrs ago

    ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — High seas and strong winds prevented crews from boarding an oil drilling ship to check for any damage after the large vessel went aground off … More »Storm impedes salvage of grounded drilling ship

    This image provided by the U.S. Coast Guard shows the Royal Dutch Shell drilling rig Kulluk aground off a small island near Kodiak Island Tuesday Jan. 1, 2013. A Coast Guard C-130 plane and a helicopter were used to fly over the grounded vessel on Tuesday morning. The severe weather did not permit putting the marine experts on board the drilling rig, which is near shore and being pounded by stormy seas. (AP Photo/U.S. Coast Guard)

    ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — High seas and strong winds prevented crews from boarding an oil drilling ship to check for any damage after the large vessel went aground off an uninhabited island in the Gulf of Alaska.

  • Passengers stand by idle trains at Lisbon's Cais do Sodre train station during a strike by Portuguese trains engineers, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. Portuguese engineers train union called for a partial strikes during January against wage cuts at extra hours, weekends and holidays shifts. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
    Portugal's highest court to asses state budget AP - 1 hr 21 mins ago

    LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Bailed-out Portugal's president has asked the country's Constitutional Court to check whether new austerity measures included in this year's state … More »Portugal's highest court to asses state budget

    Passengers stand by idle trains at Lisbon's Cais do Sodre train station during a strike by Portuguese trains engineers, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. Portuguese engineers train union called for a partial strikes during January against wage cuts at extra hours, weekends and holidays shifts. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

    LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Bailed-out Portugal's president has asked the country's Constitutional Court to check whether new austerity measures included in this year's state budget are lawful.

  • Dubai opens Airbus A380 concourse AP - 48 mins ago

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai Airports says it has opened the world's first concourse entirely dedicated to the Airbus A380, with an Emirates airlines flight … More »Dubai opens Airbus A380 concourse

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai Airports says it has opened the world's first concourse entirely dedicated to the Airbus A380, with an Emirates airlines flight making the maiden voyage to London's Heathrow Airport.

  • Just Explain It: Why the Fiscal Cliff May Trigger a Recession @ Yahoo! Finance - Thu, Dec 13, 2012

    As the country continues to head toward the fiscal cliff, this Just Explain It helps to make sense of what it is. More »Just Explain It: Why the Fiscal Cliff May Trigger a Recession

    As the country continues to head toward the fiscal cliff, this Just Explain It helps to make sense of what it is.

  • In this Friday, Nov. 30, 2012 photo, a person fills out an application at the Fort Lauderdale Career Fair, in Dania Beach, Fla. The U.S. economy added a solid 146,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent, the lowest since December 2008, the Labor Department announced Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. The government said Superstorm Sandy had only a minimal effect on the figures. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
    US economy adds 146K jobs, rate falls to 7.7 pct. @ AP - Fri, Dec 7, 2012

    The U.S. economy added a solid 146,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent, the lowest since December 2008. The government said Superstorm … More »US economy adds 146K jobs, rate falls to 7.7 pct.

    In this Friday, Nov. 30, 2012 photo, a person fills out an application at the Fort Lauderdale Career Fair, in Dania Beach, Fla. The U.S. economy added a solid 146,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent, the lowest since December 2008, the Labor Department announced Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. The government said Superstorm Sandy had only a minimal effect on the figures. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

    The U.S. economy added a solid 146,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent, the lowest since December 2008. The government said Superstorm Sandy had only a minimal effect on the figures.

  • Apple to produce line of Macs in the US next year @ AP - Thu, Dec 6, 2012

    Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company will produce one of its existing lines of Mac computers in the United States next year. More »Apple to produce line of Macs in the US next year

    Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company will produce one of its existing lines of Mac computers in the United States next year.

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Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - January 2, 2013
By the time we've made it, we've had it.
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Malcolm Forbes (1919 - 1990)  
Insane people are always sure that they are fine. It is only the sane people who are willing to admit that they are crazy.
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Nora Ephron  
She had an unequalled gift... of squeezing big mistakes into small opportunities.
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Henry James (1843 - 1916)  
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Advertising is a valuable economic factor because it is the cheapest way of selling goods, particularly if the goods are worthless.
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Sinclair Lewis (1885 - 1951)  
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