вторник, 31 января 2012 г.

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Clippers end Thunder's 4-game win streak (AP)

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:44 PM PST

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant , right, battles Los Angeles Clippers forward Caron Butler for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Monday, Jan. 30, 2012.

Blake Griffin's jaw-dropping one-handed jam over Kendrick Perkins sent Los Angeles Clippers fans into a frenzy, fired up his teammates, lit up the Twitterverse and burned the Oklahoma City Thunder. Griffin had 22 points to go with Chris Paul's 26 points and 14 assists in a 112-100 victory Monday night that snapped the Thunder's four-game winning streak in a matchup of division leaders.


Griffin jam steals show as Clips dunk Thunder

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 12:23 AM PST

Chris Paul had 26 points and 14 assists, Blake Griffin added 22 points and the Clippers defeated Oklahoma City 112-100 Monday night, snapping the Thunder's four-game winning streak in a matchup of division leaders.

Clippers knock off NBA-best Thunder

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 12:02 AM PST

The Clippers had six players score in double figures as Los Angeles snapped NBA-leading Oklahoma City's four-game win streak.

Paul leads Clippers past Thunder

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 10:57 PM PST

LOS ANGELES (AP) Chris Paul had 26 points and 14 assists, Blake Griffin added 22 points and a monstrous dunk, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Oklahoma City 112-100 Monday night, snapping the Thunder's four-game winning streak in a matchup of division leaders.

Zach Lowe: Magic's offense sputters yet again

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 10:57 PM PST

The Magic are sputtering on offense. A 74-69 loss to the Sixers marked their sixth in eight games. What's ailing Orlando? Can it be fixed? Zach Lowe says time isn't on the Magic's side.

Source: Colts name Arians offensive coordinator

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 08:27 PM PST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- A person familiar with the hiring tells The Associated Press the Indianapolis Colts have hired Bruce Arians as offensive coordinator.

NFL Insider: League, union need to resolve HGH testing

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:13 PM PST

By most measures, the NFL avoided any major damage from the 132-day lockout. Yet unfinished business remains in regards to HGH testing.

Dixon's heroics allow Mizzou's escape at Texas

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:31 PM PST

Michael Dixon scored 21 points, including the game-winning layup with 31 seconds left, as No. 4 Missouri beat Texas 67-66 on Monday night.

Colts hire Arians as off. coordinator (AP)

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 08:23 PM PST

A person familiar with the hiring tells The Associated Press the Indianapolis Colts have hired Bruce Arians as offensive coordinator. Arians recently left Pittsburgh, where he held the same position. He will join the staff of new coach Carl Pagano, the person said on the condition of anonymity because the team has not yet announced the hiring.

No. 4 Missouri scrapes by Texas 67-66 (AP)

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 09:45 PM PST

Missouri guard Marcus Denmon, left, confronts Texas center Clint Chapman (53) after scrambling for a rebound on the final play of their NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, in Austin, Texas. Missouri won 67-66.

Michael Dixon's flagrant foul down the stretch nearly cost his team the game. About 40 seconds later, he won it. Dixon's layup with 31 seconds left gave No. 4 Missouri the lead and Marcus Denmon's rebound after a final miss by Texas' Myck Kabongo sealed a tough 67-66 victory for the Tigers on Monday night.


Fewell's forceful feedback fed fire of Giants' D

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:09 PM PST

After the Saints shredded the Giants for 49 points and 577 yards in December, Fewell's character-breaking tirade was a turning point.

Antrel Rolle tackles leading role for Giants

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 08:53 PM PST

Antrel Rolle's self-assuredness has created controversy with bulletin-board comments, but New York's leading tackler backs it up.

Dixon hits winner as No. 4 Mizzou dodges Texas

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 10:57 PM PST

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Michael Dixon's flagrant foul down the stretch nearly cost his team the game. About 40 seconds later, he won it.

Balanced Spurs hand Grizzlies fourth loss in a row

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 10:55 PM PST

San Antonio had five players score in double figures to snap a two-game skid and send Memphis to its fourth consecutive loss.

Missouri holds off thundering Texas rally

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 09:51 PM PST

Michael Dixon scored 21 points, including the game-winning layup with 31 seconds left, as No. 4 Missouri beat Texas 67-66 on Monday night.

Paul, Clippers cruise past league-best Thunder

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 10:16 PM PST

Rolle says Giants 'expecting to win' Super Bowl

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 10:57 PM PST

Shanahan: Players settling in with rules

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 08:05 PM PST

Four months into the job, NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan has handed out suspensions costing players more than $2 million in pay

Andre Iguodala, 76ers topple stumbling Magic

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 08:40 PM PST

Andre Iguodala was four assists shy of a second consecutive triple-double as the 76ers handed the Magic their fourth loss in a row.

UConn snaps No. 5 Duke's 34-game home run

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 10:36 PM PST

Bria Hartley scored 15 points and No. 3 Connecticut beat No. 5 Duke 61-45 on Monday night to snap the Blue Devils' 34-game winning streak at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

понедельник, 30 января 2012 г.

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Abbott wins his 3rd U.S. skating championship

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 11:31 PM PST

Rust will no longer be Johnny Weir and Olympic champion Evan Lysacek's only worry if they come back.

Five-peat! White wins superpipe gold at X Games

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 09:03 PM PST

With the gold medal already his, Shaun White laid down a victory lap to remember - a perfect one.

Shaun White wins Winter X superpipe gold with perfect run

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 11:36 PM PST

White proved again that he is the world's top halfpipe snowboarder with an unprecedented 100 in the superpipe final at Winter X Games.

Source: Ravens to hire Caldwell to be assistant

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 10:07 PM PST

Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Caldwell plans to join the offensive coaching staff of the Baltimore Ravens, according to a league source.

Shaun White five-peats in Winter X SuperPipe

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:45 AM PST



Shaun White scored the first perfect score in Winter X Games history in Men's Snowboard SuperPipe finals on Sunday, winning his fifth consecutive gold medal -- a first in Snowboard SuperPipe. The victory comes after a left ankle sprain that plagued him earlier in the week forced him to miss the Slopestyle event he had hoped to compete in.

"It's unreal," White said, after scoring 100 out of a possible 100 points on his final run. "I've been wanting that 100 forever. Thank you so much, everybody,...

No sad sacks on Giants defensive line

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 11:30 PM PST

For the tight-knit, versatile Giants defensive line, there is no greater sin than coasting one of your brothers a sack.

Bubble Tracker: Big Ten gets most bids, Pac-12 gets one

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 10:37 PM PST

Is the Pac-12 looking like a one-bid league? Is the Big Ten going to send the most teams to the tournament? Bubble Tracker has the answers.

Marshall's 4 TD catches boost AFC by NFC (AP)

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 10:06 PM PST

While everyone was playing at half-speed and ready to extend their Hawaiian vacation, Brandon Marshall played as if it was his last game. The Miami Dolphins wide receiver caught six passes for 176 yards and a Pro Bowl-record four touchdowns, and the AFC used a second-half surge to beat the NFC 59-41 on Sunday.

White wins fifth straight superpipe gold (AP)

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 08:57 PM PST

With the gold medal already his, Shaun White laid down a victory lap to remember -- a perfect one. White earned his fifth consecutive superpipe gold Sunday night, earning a perfect 100 on his third and final run. Says White: "It's unreal. I've been wanting that 100 forever." He scored a 94.00 on his first run and wiped out on his second run, but no one could catch him.

Giants need to pressure Brady into mistakes

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 11:07 PM PST

Super Bowls come down to pressure. Who feels it? Who brings it? Who best manages the off-field distractions and in-game surprises?

Injured Gronkowski's status could be left up in the air

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 11:16 PM PST

By the end of this week, it could become known as the day-to-day dance. Rob Gronkowski's status for the Super Bowl is up in the air.

Terry lifts Mavs past Spurs in OT

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:03 AM PST

DALLAS (AP) Jason Terry was more than willing to take the big shots, with Dirk Nowitzki just getting back into the Dallas Mavericks ' lineup. Terry made them when they mattered, too.

Super Bowl odds could be tightest in 30 years

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 08:56 PM PST

The Giants' major upset in Super Bowl XLII might explain why Sunday's rematch vs. the Patriots could feature the tightest point spread in 30 ...

Marshall's Four TDs Lead AFC to 59-41 Pro Bowl Win

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 08:22 PM PST


Game was highest scoring Pro Bowl ever

Marshall catches 4 TDs as AFC claims Pro Bowl

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 10:41 PM PST

Brandon Marshall caught six passes for 176 yards and a Pro Bowl-record four touchdowns and the AFC used a second-half surge to beat the NFC 59-41 on Sunday.

Marshall's four TD catches lifts AFC in Pro Bowl

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 11:11 PM PST

Brandon Marshall caught six passes for 176 yards and a Pro Bowl-record 4 touchdowns to lead the AFC to a 59-41 win over NFC in the Pro Bowl.

Billups' 32 help Clippers cool Nuggets (AP)

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 09:09 PM PST

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chauncey Billups (1) high-fives Blake Griffin (32) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets , Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. The Clippers beat the Nuggets 105-109.

After fans in Denver showed him their appreciation, Chauncey Billups gave them one more reason to miss their native son and rue the day he left. Billups' homecoming couldn't have gone better. He scored a season-high 32 points and drew a crucial foul in the waning seconds to help seal the Los Angeles Clippers' 109-105 victory that snapped the Denver Nuggets' six-game winning streak...


U.S. skating legends still outshine current stars

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 08:57 PM PST

Here's the problem for American figure skating. The big names of the past are far better known than the newly crowned national champions.

Wambach 2nd in goals after U.S. routs Canada

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 08:54 PM PST

With a flick of the head, Abby Wambach sent Alex Morgan on a 30-yard run that gave the United States an early lead, the first of three goals resulting from impeccable teamwork between the veteran and the up-and-comer.

Abby Wambach 2nd in career goals as USA blanks Canada 4-0

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 09:37 PM PST

Abby Wambach scored twice to move into second on the international scoring list as the U.S. won the Olympic qualifying tournament.

воскресенье, 29 января 2012 г.

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Azarenka officially breaks through in rout

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 09:12 AM PST

Nadal battles Djokovic in Aussie Open final

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 12:47 AM PST

Novak Djokovic owned Rafael Nadal in 2011, winning all six matchups. Will 2012 follow suit? The game's top two players meet in the Aussie final. Courtney Nguyen blogs all the action.

Lydia Ko, 14, is youngest to ever win golf event

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 11:40 PM PST

Fourteen-year-old New Zealand amateur Lydia Ko has become the youngest winner of a professional golf tour event, taking the women's New South Wales Open by four strokes Sunday.

Finally! Towson snaps NCAA record losing skid

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 05:27 PM PST

Marcus Damas scored 18 points and Towson ended its NCAA record 41-game losing streak with a 66-61 victory over North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday.

Djokovic looks to defend title vs. Nadal (AP)

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 08:28 AM PST

If anyone knows how Novak Djokovic feels after sweating and scrapping for almost five hours in the Australian Open semifinals, it's his next opponent - Rafael Nadal. A day after Nadal beat Roger Federer in four compelling sets, Djokovic dug deep to overcome Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 7-5 on Friday night after 4 hours, 50 minutes.

Jeff Wagenheim: UFC on Fox 2 didn't deliver action, but it did deliver future showdowns

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 10:48 PM PST

It was undeniably short on action, but UFC on Fox 2 delivered nonetheless. With Rashad Evans and Chael Sonnen winning, Saturday set up two hyped title fights, writes Jeff Wagenheim.

For Wagner, 'Almost' now a thing of the past

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 11:19 PM PST

Ashley Wagner used to look at the breadth of her career, the near misses and illnesses, and call herself "The Almost Girl."

Shorthanded Bucks dump Lakers

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 12:47 AM PST

MILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Bucks already were trying to cope with the recent loss of center Andrew Bogut to an injury. Then they lost Stephen Jackson to a suspension just a few hours before tipoff.

Rob Dauster: Cyclones earn marquee win, Syracuse steals one; more Snap Judgments

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 09:58 PM PST

Iowa St. upset No. 5 Kansas, Syracuse got away with one vs. WVU and Kentucky aced LSU. Rob Dauster reviews one wild day.

Bucks drop Lakers to 1-7 on road (AP)

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 09:36 PM PST

Los Angeles Lakers ' Andrew Goudelock , left, and Milwaukee Bucks ' Carlos Delfino scramble for the loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in Milwaukee. The Bucks defeated the Lakers 100-89.

The Milwaukee Bucks already were trying to cope with the recent loss of center Andrew Bogut to an injury. Then they lost Stephen Jackson to a suspension just a few hours before tipoff. They didn't need either player to beat Los Angeles on Saturday night -- another sign of just how bad the Lakers have been on the road this season.


Evans easily decisions Davis at UFC Chicago

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 09:09 PM PST

Rashad Evans unanimously outpointed fellow former Big Ten wrestler Phil Davis in a five-round light heavyweight fight at UFC Chicago on Saturday night.

Ashley Wagner wins first U.S. title as others struggle

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 09:07 PM PST

Two-time champion Alissa Czisny and Agnes Zawadzki had tough nights at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

Bucks continue Lakers' road woes

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 11:04 PM PST

Drew Gooden scored 23 points to lead the undermanned Bucks to a win against the Lakers at home.

Oliveira makes successful featherweight debut

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 08:21 PM PST

No. 9 Murray State tops E. Illinois to stay unbeaten

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 11:06 PM PST

The ninth-ranked Racers remained the only unbeaten team in Division I and matched the Ohio Valley Conference record for longest win streak.

Bruins' Chara sets record with 108 mph slap shot

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 10:45 PM PST

OTTAWA (AP) -- Zdeno Chara's blistering hot slap shot and Patrick Kane's Superman cape weren't enough to beat Daniel Alfredsson and his team stocked with hometown favorites in the NHL All-Star skills competition Saturday night.

Report: Colts moved from Manning weeks ago

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 07:17 PM PST

Peyton Manning's public frustration over recent Colts personnel moves produced a rebuke from team owner Jim Irsay this week.

Evans beats Davis at UFC on Fox 2

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 07:19 PM PST

Experience trumped previously unblemished youth Saturday in the main event of UFC's return to Chicago.

Team Alfredsson captures skills competition

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 10:40 PM PST

Patrick Kane's Superman cape and Zdeno Chara's blistering hot slap shot wasn't enough to beat Daniel Alfredsson and his team stocked with hometown favorites in the NHL All-Star skills competition Saturday night.

MMAFighting: Evans earns decision over Davis

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 10:53 PM PST

Light heavyweight Rashard Evans proved to be too much for former Penn St. wrestler Phil Davis, winning a unanimous five-round decision at the UFC On Fox 2 in Chicago on Saturday.

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