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USA TODAY

Rodgers is named MVP
Boston.com
By Barry Wilner AP / February 5, 2012 INDIANAPOLIS - Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers yesterday won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in a landslide. Rodgers earned 48 votes to two for Saints quarterback Drew Brees in balloting ...
Rodgers, Brees, Jim Harbaugh take AP awardsBend Bulletin
Rodgers wins NFL MVP awardToday's TMJ4
Rodgers, Brees, Jim Harbaugh Win AP AwardsABC News
San Francisco Chronicle -Packersnews
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The Guardian

5 things to watch during the Super Bowl
CNN International
By Phil Gast, CNN (CNN) -- An estimated 111 million US viewers are expected to tune in Sunday for Super Bowl XLVI. It features the scrappy New York Giants against the New England Patriots, who are looking for their fourth NFL title.
Tom Brady says lessons learned at Michigan groomed him for Super BowlBoston Herald
Our Take: Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden answer 10 questions about Super Bowl XLVIAustin American-Statesman
New England Patriots dramatically different than team upset by Giants in Super ...MLive.com
Boston.com -CBS Local -San Francisco Examiner
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Kansas City Star

KU-MU: War Games
Kansas City Star
columbiaheartbeat.blogspot.comThis was truly a great game to watch. The battle of two schools that have played each other for over 100 years, the battle of the bigs versus the smalls, the battle of the two states that still hate each other, ...
Missouri's surge proves Haith deserving of national recognitionCNN
No. 4 Missouri surges past No. 8 Kansas 74-71Casper Star-Tribune Online
No. 4 Missouri rallies past No. 8 KansasUSA TODAY
New York Times -FOXSports.com -Chicago Tribune
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Boston.com

Embattled D'Antoni says no point in panicking
Wall Street Journal
AP NEW YORK — Mike D'Antoni insists he is not worried about his Knicks or his job, saying that "panicking's not going to help." The Knicks went into their game against New Jersey on Saturday with an 8-15 record, a huge disappointment in a season that ...
Roundup: Thanks to Lin, Knicks finally pull out a winBoston Globe
Mike D'Antoni not panickingESPN
Lin Sparks Knicks, to Crowd's Delight and D'Antoni's ReliefNew York Times
New York Post -Focus Taiwan News Channel -Washington Post
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Independent Online

Levin extends lead at Phoenix Open
FOXSports.com
ahead of Webb Simpson, who made a run on the back nine. He threatened to get within three shots at one point, but just missed a long birdie putt at 16. An ill-timed bogey at No. 17 dropped Simpson further back, and he finished with a leaderboard.
Levin opens big lead in Phoenix OpenBend Bulletin
Spencer Levin opens 6-stroke lead in Phoenix OpenUSA TODAY
Spencer Levin takes 6-shot leadESPN
Palladium-Item -San Francisco Chronicle -Detroit Free Press
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ESPN

Trotter: Examining this year's Hall of Fame class
CNN
Hall of Fame voter and Sports Illustrated writer Jim Trotter takes us through the HOF voting process and gives some insight into this year's difficult selections. Despite appearing in three Super Bowls and winning two, Bill Parcells was not voted into ...
Martin receives Hall passBoston.com
Martin, 4 Linemen Make Hall of FameABC News
Martin Elected to Hall of Fame, but Parcells Misses the CutNew York Times
New York Daily News
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CBC.ca

Condit, Werdum win co-main events at UFC 143
CNN
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Carlos Condit earned the interim welterweight title and a match with champion Georges St-Pierre with a unanimous decision victory over Nate Diaz at UFC 143 Saturday night. "It will be an honor to fight St-Pierre," Condit said.
UFC 143 Results: Despite Victory, Carlos Condit Presents Less Compelling ...SB Nation Bay Area
“UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit” Results and Recap5thRound.com
KELLER: Diaz was not robbed, but give him a rematch against Condit this spring ...MMATorch
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FOXSports.com

Giants' front four could control destiny
FOXSports.com
Peter Schrager is a frequent contributor to NFL and college football coverage on FOXSports.com. Feel free to e-mail him at peterschrager@gmail.com, or follow him on Twitter. The last time the Giants and Patriots played in the Super Bowl, ...
Giants QB Eli Manning asked repeatedly about Peyton at media dayIndianapolis Star
Brady, Manning vie to prove who's 'elite' QB nowBoston.com
Tom Coughlin has no problem with Super Bowl XLVI trash talk between NY Giants ...New York Daily News
San Francisco Chronicle -Boston Herald
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USA TODAY

Griffin, Clippers roll past Wizards
Chicago Tribune
Washington, DC — It was another highlight-reel night for Blake Griffin, and the Los Angeles Clippers rolled to a 107-81 victory over the Washington Wizards. Griffin, who registered 21 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, wooed the crowd by throwing ...
Kenyon Martin expected to join Clippers on MondayUSA TODAY
Clippers begin long trip with easy win over Wizards, 107-81Los Angeles Times
Griffin's 21 points and 11 rebounds lead Clippers in blowout 107-81 win ...Washington Post
New York Times
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USA TODAY

Oilers blow lead but top Red Wings in shootout
USA TODAY
EDMONTON (AP) – Sam Gagner showed the top team in the NHL that his breakout game was no fluke. By John Ulan, AP The Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, right, scores the winning shootout goal on Red Wings goalie Joey MacDonald on Saturday.
Nugent-Hopkins returns, carries Oilers to SO win over Red WingsChicago Tribune
Gagner off to another fast startNHL.com
Edmonton 5, Detroit Red Wings 4 (SO): Red Wings sunk in six-round shootoutDetroit Free Press
San Jose Mercury News -San Francisco Chronicle
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Globe and Mail

Jefferson, Millsap help Jazz send Lakers to another road loss, 96-87
Washington Post
SALT LAKE CITY — Riding adrenaline and some modern treatment on his sprained ankle, Earl Watson took a close game and broke it open for Utah. He keyed a clinching 14-0 fourth quarter run to help the Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 96-87 Saturday night ...
Mike Brown ejected in Lakers' lossESPN
Lakers falter at the finish in UtahLos Angeles Times
Utah Jazz regain edge, punch out LA Lakers 96-87Salt Lake Tribune
Deseret News -OCRegister -Houston Chronicle
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USA TODAY

Alec Baldwin roasts Tim Tebow, Madonna and the NFL
USA TODAY
By Mike Foss, USA TODAY While hosting the inaugural NFL Honors award show, actor Alec Baldwin did what any good NFL-believer would to cap his opening monologue. The cheers multiplied when Tim Tebow decided to join Baldwin onstage to show the star of 30 ...
'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL HonorsBoston.com
'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL Honors; gets big laughs, but steers clear of ...Washington Post

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USA TODAY

Werdum uses knees for UFC 143 win vs. Nelson
USA TODAY
By Sergio Non, USA TODAY Fabricio Werdum's knees ensured that his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship was a successful one. In his first UFC bout since October 2008, Werdum defeated Roy Nelson via unanimous decision on Saturday at UFC 143 in ...
UFC 143 results: Fabricio Werdum tops Roy Nelson in successful UFC returnMMAjunkie.com
UFC 143 Results: Fabricio Werdum Beats Up Roy Nelson in UFC ReturnMMAFrenzy.com
UFC 143 Results: Fabricio Werdum Beats Up Roy Nelson, Takes Unanimous DecisionBloody Elbow
MMATorch -FightLine.com -MMAmania.com
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Kansas City Star

Rockets-Timberwolves Game Review
USA TODAY
Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Kevin Love had 25 points and 18 rebounds Saturday and the Minnesota Timberwolves reached .500 for the first time this season with a 100-91 win over the Houston Rockets. Outside of the first couple of games, ...
Love and Ridnour leads Timberwolves past Rockets 100-91Washington Post
Wolves reach .500 in win over RocketsChicago Tribune
Love leads T-Wolves past Rockets 100-91STLtoday.com

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USA TODAY

Goals, victories tough for Bruins to come by
Boston Herald
By Rich Thompson If focus, effort and energy were measured in goals, the Bruins [team stats] would have fared better in yesterday's 2-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Garden. Factoring in Thursday night's shutout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes ...
Penguins bully Bruins in physical affairPittsburgh Tribune-Review
Bruins improve, but not enough to beat PenguinsEnterprise News
Mick Colageo: What we learned from Bruins' lossSouthCoastToday.com
Taunton Daily Gazette -USA TODAY -Los Angeles Times
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FOXSports.com

Tiquan Underwood cut on eve of Bowl
Boston Herald
By Ian R. Rapoport / Patriots Notebook INDIANAPOLIS — The Patriots [team stats] offered a harsh reminder last night that the NFL is still a business. Often, a cold business. The night before Super Bowl XLVI, the team released receiver Tiquan Underwood ...
Patriots Cut Player on Eve of Super BowlNew York Times (blog)
Pats release of WR Underwood could signal more action for Ochocinco; Team ...Washington Post
Patriots Release UnderwoodESPN
NESN.com -Yahoo! Sports (blog) -Chicago Tribune
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Kansas City Star

NHL fines Flyers C Rinaldo $5000 for late hit and dangerous trip
Washington Post
NEW YORK — Philadelphia Flyers center Zac Rinaldo has been fined $5000 for two separate incidents drew during Saturday's game against the Devils. Rinaldo was fined $2500 for a late hit on Devils center Jacob Josefson at 12:51 of the second period.
Flyers fall to Devils, 6-4, at homePhiladelphia Inquirer
Devils' 6-0 Lead Stands UpNew York Times
Flyers' third-period rally falls short against DevilsThe Trentonian
Gloucester County Times - NJ.com -USA TODAY
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TSN

Spencer Levin takes 6-shot lead
ESPN
AP Spencer Levin talks about his mindset heading into the final round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open with Michael Collins. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Spencer Levin passed on Phoenix Open title sponsor Waste Management's green-out, wearing a simple ...
Spencer Levin opens 6-stroke lead in Phoenix OpenUSA TODAY
Spencer Levin leads Phoenix Open by sixLos Angeles Times
Waste Management Phoenix Open 2012: Spencer Levin Leads After Third RoundSB Nation
Reuters -Hutchinson News
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USA TODAY

Northern Iowa stuns No. 12 Creighton at buzzer
USA TODAY
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) – Creighton's Antoine Young did everything he could do to keep the Bluejays hopes alive, making a gutsy, tying 3-pointer with 4.6 seconds on the clock. By Matthew Putney, AP Northern Iowa's Jake Koch, right, defends against ...
No. 13 Creighton loses at UNI, 65-62MiamiHerald.com
Creighton vs. Northern IowaESPN

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Drew Brees wins Offensive POY
ESPN
INDIANAPOLIS -- Drew Brees' record-setting season has earned the New Orleans quarterback the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year award. Brees shattered Dan Marino's 27-year-old mark by passing for 5476 yards, and his 468 completions ...

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