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  • LaMarcus Aldridge (R) scored 23 points with six rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to victory over Memphis
    Blazers halt Grizzlies winning streak AFP - 46 mins ago

    LaMarcus Aldridge scored 23 points with six rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 97-84 NBA victory over Memphis that ended the Grizzlies' winning streak at seven games. More »Blazers halt Grizzlies winning streak

    LaMarcus Aldridge (R) scored 23 points with six rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to victory over Memphis

    LaMarcus Aldridge scored 23 points with six rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 97-84 NBA victory over Memphis that ended the Grizzlies' winning streak at seven games.

  • Three women walk past a picture of legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno to pay their respect in front of his casket during a public viewing in the Worship room of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the Penn State campus, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 in State College, Pa.. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
    Doors open for 2nd day of Paterno viewing AP - 48 mins ago

    Several hundred people are lined up to pay their final respects to legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno, joining thousands more who attended the first day of a public viewing. More »Doors open for 2nd day of Paterno viewing

    Three women walk past a picture of legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno to pay their respect in front of his casket during a public viewing in the Worship room of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the Penn State campus, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 in State College, Pa.. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

    Several hundred people are lined up to pay their final respects to legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno, joining thousands more who attended the first day of a public viewing.

  • Honor guard, Penn State football running back Michael Zordich pauses at the front of the casket of legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno during a public viewing in the Worship room of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the Penn State campus, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
    2nd day of mourning for Paterno to end with burial AP - 52 mins ago

    The second day of a three-day period of public mourning for Joe Paterno will culminate with the funeral and burial for the Hall of Fame football coach who became the face of Penn State University. More »2nd day of mourning for Paterno to end with burial

    Honor guard, Penn State football running back Michael Zordich pauses at the front of the casket of legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno during a public viewing in the Worship room of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the Penn State campus, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

    The second day of a three-day period of public mourning for Joe Paterno will culminate with the funeral and burial for the Hall of Fame football coach who became the face of Penn State University.

  • Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Ferrer of Spain during their quarter-final match at the Australian Open in Melbourne
    Breathless Djokovic sets up Murray semi-final Reuters - 1 hr 17 mins ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Champion Novak Djokovic overcame a leg strain and breathing difficulties to grind down David Ferrer 6-4 7-6 6-1 at the Australian Open on Wednesday and set up an intriguing re-match … More »Breathless Djokovic sets up Murray semi-final

    Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Ferrer of Spain during their quarter-final match at the Australian Open in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Champion Novak Djokovic overcame a leg strain and breathing difficulties to grind down David Ferrer 6-4 7-6 6-1 at the Australian Open on Wednesday and set up an intriguing re-match of last year's final with Andy Murray. Leading 2-1 in the second set of his quarter-final against the Spaniard, Djokovic …

  • Mizuki Noguchi has not run a full marathon since 2007
    Ex-Olympic marathon champ Noguchi hit by injury AFP - 1 hr 43 mins ago

    Former Olympic marathon champion Mizuki Noguchi, who is trying to qualify for the London Games after missing Beijing due to injury, has been forced to miss her first full race in more than four years. More »Ex-Olympic marathon champ Noguchi hit by injury

    Mizuki Noguchi has not run a full marathon since 2007

    Former Olympic marathon champion Mizuki Noguchi, who is trying to qualify for the London Games after missing Beijing due to injury, has been forced to miss her first full race in more than four years.

  • Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Ferrer of Spain during their quarter-final match at the Australian Open in Melbourne
    Djokovic survives streetfight, Murray cruises Reuters - 1 hr 58 mins ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic survived an energy-sapping streetfight with David Ferrer and Andy Murray cut Kei Nishikori down to size to reach the Australian Open semi-finals on … More »Djokovic survives streetfight, Murray cruises

    Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Ferrer of Spain during their quarter-final match at the Australian Open in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic survived an energy-sapping streetfight with David Ferrer and Andy Murray cut Kei Nishikori down to size to reach the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday. Defending champion Djokovic appeared to tweak a hamstring early in the second set as he lunged along the baseline …

  • Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits  a forehand return to David Ferrer of Spain during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
    Djokovic, Murray, Nadal, Federer in Aussie semis AP - 2 hrs 8 mins ago

    Appearing uncomfortable for much of the match, defending champion Novak Djokovic held on to beat David Ferrer 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-1 Wednesday night and complete a blockbuster semifinal lineup at the Australian … More »Djokovic, Murray, Nadal, Federer in Aussie semis

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits  a forehand return to David Ferrer of Spain during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

    Appearing uncomfortable for much of the match, defending champion Novak Djokovic held on to beat David Ferrer 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-1 Wednesday night and complete a blockbuster semifinal lineup at the Australian Open.

  • South Africa's Spies is tackled by Australia's Cooper and Genia during their Tri-Nations rugby union match in Durban
    South Africa wants Meyer as coach: Bulls Reuters - 2 hrs 28 mins ago

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Blue Bulls executive in charge of rugby Heyneke Meyer is set to be offered the job of South Africa coach, the Bulls said on Wednesday. The Bulls said, however, that they were not … More »South Africa wants Meyer as coach: Bulls

    South Africa's Spies is tackled by Australia's Cooper and Genia during their Tri-Nations rugby union match in Durban

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Blue Bulls executive in charge of rugby Heyneke Meyer is set to be offered the job of South Africa coach, the Bulls said on Wednesday. The Bulls said, however, that they were not happy to release Meyer from his four-year contract with them. "It is the board's position that it would not be in the …

  • Three women walk past a picture of legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno to pay their respect in front of his casket during a public viewing in the Worship room of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the Penn State campus, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 in State College, Pa.. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
    Mourners line up for 2nd day of Paterno viewing AP - 2 hrs 58 mins ago

    Mourners are lining up to pay their final respects to legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno, joining thousands who attended the first day of a public viewing. More »Mourners line up for 2nd day of Paterno viewing

    Three women walk past a picture of legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno to pay their respect in front of his casket during a public viewing in the Worship room of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the Penn State campus, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 in State College, Pa.. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

    Mourners are lining up to pay their final respects to legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno, joining thousands who attended the first day of a public viewing.

  • Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits  a forehand return to David Ferrer of Spain during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
    Out-of-sorts Djokovic wins Australian Open QF AP - 3 hrs ago

    Defending champion Novak Djokovic beat fifth-ranked David Ferrer 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-1 on Wednesday night to complete an Australian Open semifinal lineup featuring the top four men in tennis. More »Out-of-sorts Djokovic wins Australian Open QF

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits  a forehand return to David Ferrer of Spain during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

    Defending champion Novak Djokovic beat fifth-ranked David Ferrer 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-1 on Wednesday night to complete an Australian Open semifinal lineup featuring the top four men in tennis.

  • South Africa's JP Duminy plays a shot as Sri Lanka's wicket keeper Kumar Sangakkara looks on during their third one-day international cricket match in Bloemfontein
    South Africa recall Duminy for New Zealand tour Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa handed a test recall to batsman JP Duminy and dropped Ashwell Prince for next month's tour to New Zealand, Cricket South Africa announced on Wednesday. Duminy played … More »South Africa recall Duminy for New Zealand tour

    South Africa's JP Duminy plays a shot as Sri Lanka's wicket keeper Kumar Sangakkara looks on during their third one-day international cricket match in Bloemfontein

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa handed a test recall to batsman JP Duminy and dropped Ashwell Prince for next month's tour to New Zealand, Cricket South Africa announced on Wednesday. Duminy played the last of his 12 tests against India in February 2010 and is the only change to the 15-man squad that beat Sri Lanka …

  • Australia edged towards 600 to keep the beleaguered Indians in the field for more 10 hours
    India under pressure as Aussies snatch wickets AFP - 3 hrs ago

    Double centuries by Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting and another shaky start by India's stuttering batsman left the visitors under pressure in the fourth Test in Adelaide on Wednesday. More »India under pressure as Aussies snatch wickets

    Australia edged towards 600 to keep the beleaguered Indians in the field for more 10 hours

    Double centuries by Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting and another shaky start by India's stuttering batsman left the visitors under pressure in the fourth Test in Adelaide on Wednesday.

  • Djokovic of Serbia hits a return to Ferrer of Spain during their singles quarter-final match at the Australian Open in Melbourne
    Injured Djokovic to meet Murray in semis Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Defending champion Novak Djokovic gritted his teeth after suffering a leg injury to grind down David Ferrer 6-4 7-6 6-1 at the Australian Open on Wednesday and set up an intriguing … More »Injured Djokovic to meet Murray in semis

    Djokovic of Serbia hits a return to Ferrer of Spain during their singles quarter-final match at the Australian Open in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Defending champion Novak Djokovic gritted his teeth after suffering a leg injury to grind down David Ferrer 6-4 7-6 6-1 at the Australian Open on Wednesday and set up an intriguing re-match of last year's final with Andy Murray.

  • Andy Murray of Britain hits a forehand return to Kei Nishikori of Japan during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)
    Murray joins Nadal, Federer in Aussie semis AP - 5 hrs ago

    Andy Murray did his part to enforce the status quo in men's tennis, as have Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Now it's up to Novak Djokovic to ensure that the top four players get through to the Australian … More »Murray joins Nadal, Federer in Aussie semis

    Andy Murray of Britain hits a forehand return to Kei Nishikori of Japan during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)

    Andy Murray did his part to enforce the status quo in men's tennis, as have Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Now it's up to Novak Djokovic to ensure that the top four players get through to the Australian Open semifinals.

  • San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kyle Williams leaves the locker room at the 49ers NFL football headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. The 49ers lost to the New York Giants in the NFC championship game on Sunday. Williams fumbled a punt return in overtime to set up the Giants win. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
    Column: 'We knew he had 4 concussions' AP - 5 hrs ago

    After muffing one punt and fumbling a second in an overtime loss last weekend, San Francisco's Kyle Williams was subjected to an all-too-predictable barrage of Twitter hate and several death threats. Compared … More »Column: 'We knew he had 4 concussions'

    San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kyle Williams leaves the locker room at the 49ers NFL football headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. The 49ers lost to the New York Giants in the NFC championship game on Sunday. Williams fumbled a punt return in overtime to set up the Giants win. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

    After muffing one punt and fumbling a second in an overtime loss last weekend, San Francisco's Kyle Williams was subjected to an all-too-predictable barrage of Twitter hate and several death threats. Compared to that, what two members of the winning New York Giants recklessly boasted about after the game sounded almost …

  • Australia's Ricky Ponting plays a shot during the first day of the fourth test cricket match against India in Adelaide
    Clarke and Ponting flay India with double Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke hit masterful double centuries to drive Australia to 604 for seven declared before their bowlers reduced India to 61 for two at the end of second day … More »Clarke and Ponting flay India with double

    Australia's Ricky Ponting plays a shot during the first day of the fourth test cricket match against India in Adelaide

    ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke hit masterful double centuries to drive Australia to 604 for seven declared before their bowlers reduced India to 61 for two at the end of second day of the fourth test on Wednesday. Sachin Tendulkar, who had scored 12 not out, and Gautam Gambhir, unbeaten on 30, were …

  • Murray of Britain hits a return to Nishikori of Japan during their quarter-final match at the Australian Open in Melbourne
    Murray dashes Japanese dreams to make semis Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Andy Murray shrugged off a sore neck to end Kei Nishikori's brilliant run at the Australian Open on Wednesday, carving up the Japanese with a dominant 6-3 6-3 6-1 victory to stroll … More »Murray dashes Japanese dreams to make semis

    Murray of Britain hits a return to Nishikori of Japan during their quarter-final match at the Australian Open in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Andy Murray shrugged off a sore neck to end Kei Nishikori's brilliant run at the Australian Open on Wednesday, carving up the Japanese with a dominant 6-3 6-3 6-1 victory to stroll into his third successive semi-final at Melbourne Park. Nishikori, the first Japanese man through to the last eight in …

  • Nishikori of Japan leaves after he was defeated by Murray of Britain in their men's singles quarter-final match at the Australian Open in Melbourne
    Murray dashes Japanese dreams to make semis Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Andy Murray shrugged off a sore neck to end Kei Nishikori's brilliant run at the Australian Open on Wednesday, carving up the Japanese with a dominant 6-3 6-3 6-1 victory to stroll … More »Murray dashes Japanese dreams to make semis

    Nishikori of Japan leaves after he was defeated by Murray of Britain in their men's singles quarter-final match at the Australian Open in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Andy Murray shrugged off a sore neck to end Kei Nishikori's brilliant run at the Australian Open on Wednesday, carving up the Japanese with a dominant 6-3 6-3 6-1 victory to stroll into his third successive semi-final at Melbourne Park.

  • FILE - In this July 12, 2011 file photo, National League's Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers holds his MVP award after the Major League Baseball All-Star baseball game, in Phoenix. A person familiar with the negotiations says Fielder and the Detroit Tigers are nearing agreement on a nine-year contract worth about $200 million. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, because talks are ongoing.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
    AP source: Fielder and Tigers agree on 9-year deal AP - 6 hrs ago

    With Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera in the middle of the lineup, the Detroit Tigers look ready for a season of slugging at Comerica Park. More »AP source: Fielder and Tigers agree on 9-year deal

    FILE - In this July 12, 2011 file photo, National League's Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers holds his MVP award after the Major League Baseball All-Star baseball game, in Phoenix. A person familiar with the negotiations says Fielder and the Detroit Tigers are nearing agreement on a nine-year contract worth about $200 million. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, because talks are ongoing.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

    With Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera in the middle of the lineup, the Detroit Tigers look ready for a season of slugging at Comerica Park.

  • France's Gregory Gaultier says he will regain squash's world number 1 ranking
    Gaultier shows why he can be squash number 1 again AFP - 6 hrs ago

    Gregory Gaultier added weight to his claim that he will regain squash's world number one ranking this year as he reached the semi-finals of the first World Series tournament of 2012 on Tuesday. More »Gaultier shows why he can be squash number 1 again

    France's Gregory Gaultier says he will regain squash's world number 1 ranking

    Gregory Gaultier added weight to his claim that he will regain squash's world number one ranking this year as he reached the semi-finals of the first World Series tournament of 2012 on Tuesday.

  • Chris Tremlett (R) failed to take a wicket in England's defeat in the first Test in Dubai before a back injury returned
    England paceman Tremlett to return home after back injury AFP - 6 hrs ago

    England paceman Chris Tremlett will return home after a troublesome back problem recurred in the lead-up to the second Test against Pakistan which started on Wednesday. More »England paceman Tremlett to return home after back injury

    Chris Tremlett (R) failed to take a wicket in England's defeat in the first Test in Dubai before a back injury returned

    England paceman Chris Tremlett will return home after a troublesome back problem recurred in the lead-up to the second Test against Pakistan which started on Wednesday.

  • Andy Murray of Britain reaches for a return to Kei Nishikori of Japan during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/John Donegan)
    Murray joins Federer, Nadal in Aussie Open semis AP - 7 hrs ago

    Andy Murray overcame an inconsistent serve to beat Kei Nishikori on Wednesday and reach the semifinals of the Australian Open for the third straight year. More »Murray joins Federer, Nadal in Aussie Open semis

    Andy Murray of Britain reaches for a return to Kei Nishikori of Japan during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/John Donegan)

    Andy Murray overcame an inconsistent serve to beat Kei Nishikori on Wednesday and reach the semifinals of the Australian Open for the third straight year.

  • U.S.A.'s Heather O'Reilly (9) celebrates her goal against Mexico during the first half of CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying soccer at B.C. Place in Vancouver, British Columbia Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012.  (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)
    US women top Mexico 4-0, on to do-or-die semis AP - 7 hrs ago

    The U.S. women's soccer team was still on the field, having dispatched rival Mexico, when Abby Wambach gathered her teammates for a little speech. More »US women top Mexico 4-0, on to do-or-die semis

    U.S.A.'s Heather O'Reilly (9) celebrates her goal against Mexico during the first half of CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying soccer at B.C. Place in Vancouver, British Columbia Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012.  (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)

    The U.S. women's soccer team was still on the field, having dispatched rival Mexico, when Abby Wambach gathered her teammates for a little speech.

  • Manchester City's Carlos Tevez sits on the bench before their Champions League Group A soccer match against Napoli at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester
    Tevez gets hefty fine for gross misconduct Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been found guilty of gross misconduct and fined six weeks' wages after flying home to Argentina without permission, a club source … More »Tevez gets hefty fine for gross misconduct

    Manchester City's Carlos Tevez sits on the bench before their Champions League Group A soccer match against Napoli at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester

    MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been found guilty of gross misconduct and fined six weeks' wages after flying home to Argentina without permission, a club source told Reuters on Tuesday. The 27-year-old, who has not played since refusing to warm up during a Champions League match …

  • Sharapova of Russia hits a return to Makarova of Russia during their quarter-final match at the Australian Open in Melbourne
    Dominant Sharapova sets up Kvitova revenge match Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Russia's Maria Sharapova booked her spot in the last four of the Australian Open on Wednesday with a surprisingly straightforward 6-2 6-3 win over compatriot Ekaterina Makarova. Makarova … More »Dominant Sharapova sets up Kvitova revenge match

    Sharapova of Russia hits a return to Makarova of Russia during their quarter-final match at the Australian Open in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Russia's Maria Sharapova booked her spot in the last four of the Australian Open on Wednesday with a surprisingly straightforward 6-2 6-3 win over compatriot Ekaterina Makarova. Makarova had stunned five-times champion Serena Williams in the fourth round but her performance against the world number …

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