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National Headlines
BOSTON (AP) — If you're looking for a Boston-New York Super Bowl omen, maybe this is it. Paul Pierce scored 30 points and Ray Allen had nine of his 14 in the final quarter as the Boston Celtics rallied from a 12-point deficit to beat the New York Knicks, 91-89 for their seventh win in eight games.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Because they got so much work in during this week's practices, the New England Patriots moved their walkthrough session up to Friday and plan only a picture-taking session today at the site of Sunday's Super Bowl 46. The New York Giants plan a brief walkthrough this morning and coach Tom Coughlin says he'll give his team this afternoon off.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL still would like to place a team in the Los Angeles market, but doesn't plan any expansion any time soon and is not wild about moving existing franchises. That's the word from NFL Commissioner Roger Goddell, who ruled out expanding beyond the existing 32-team league any time soon.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Of the roughly 3,200 fans who found themselves scrambling in last year's seating fiasco at Cowboys Stadium outside Dallas, 246 took the NFL up on its offer of a ticket to Sunday's game in Indianapolis between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants. The rest accepted a financial settlement from the NFL, plan to go to a future Super Bowl or are suing the league.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lance Armstrong says he is looking forward to continuing his life without what the seven-time Tour de France champion calls "this distraction." He comments came after the federal government says it's dropping its two-year doping investigation and will not file any charges against Armstrong, who steadfastly has denied using performance-enhancing drugs.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, and LeBron James had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lift the Miami Heat to a 99-79 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. That ends the Sixers' four-game winning streak.
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — University of Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun is taking an indefinite medical leave of absence for the third time in his career at UConn. The Hall of Fame coach, who turns 70 in May, has been suffering for several months from spinal stenosis, a lower back condition that causes him severe pain and hampers mobility.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The New England Patriots had their final practice Friday ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl. Coach Bill Belichick says star tight end Rob Gronkowski's sprained ankle is "getting better every day," and he expects Gronk to play against the Giants.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Running back Ahmad Bradshaw missed the New York Giants' Super Bowl practice Friday because of a sore right foot. Coach Tom Coughlin listed Bradshaw as probable for Sunday's game, and said he expects him to play.
ARLIGNTON, Texas (AP)— Texas Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton has admitted to having a relapse this week when he had "three or four" drinks earlier this week. At a news conference Hamilton apologized to fans, addicts and teammates for his actions and said his recovery is an on-going process.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Spencer Levin has the midway lead in the clubhouse at the PGA's Waste Management Phoenix Open. Levin fired an 8-under 63 and is at 14 under par after 36 holes. Harrison Frazar was three shots back when play was suspended because of darkness. He's through 15 holes and will finish his second round early today before the scheduled third round.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Because they got so much work in during this week's practices, the New England Patriots moved their walkthrough session up to Friday and plan only a picture-taking session today at the site of Sunday's Super Bowl 46. The New York Giants plan a brief walkthrough this morning and coach Tom Coughlin says he'll give his team this afternoon off.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL still would like to place a team in the Los Angeles market, but doesn't plan any expansion any time soon and is not wild about moving existing franchises. That's the word from NFL Commissioner Roger Goddell, who ruled out expanding beyond the existing 32-team league any time soon.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Of the roughly 3,200 fans who found themselves scrambling in last year's seating fiasco at Cowboys Stadium outside Dallas, 246 took the NFL up on its offer of a ticket to Sunday's game in Indianapolis between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants. The rest accepted a financial settlement from the NFL, plan to go to a future Super Bowl or are suing the league.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lance Armstrong says he is looking forward to continuing his life without what the seven-time Tour de France champion calls "this distraction." He comments came after the federal government says it's dropping its two-year doping investigation and will not file any charges against Armstrong, who steadfastly has denied using performance-enhancing drugs.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, and LeBron James had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lift the Miami Heat to a 99-79 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. That ends the Sixers' four-game winning streak.
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — University of Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun is taking an indefinite medical leave of absence for the third time in his career at UConn. The Hall of Fame coach, who turns 70 in May, has been suffering for several months from spinal stenosis, a lower back condition that causes him severe pain and hampers mobility.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The New England Patriots had their final practice Friday ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl. Coach Bill Belichick says star tight end Rob Gronkowski's sprained ankle is "getting better every day," and he expects Gronk to play against the Giants.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Running back Ahmad Bradshaw missed the New York Giants' Super Bowl practice Friday because of a sore right foot. Coach Tom Coughlin listed Bradshaw as probable for Sunday's game, and said he expects him to play.
ARLIGNTON, Texas (AP)— Texas Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton has admitted to having a relapse this week when he had "three or four" drinks earlier this week. At a news conference Hamilton apologized to fans, addicts and teammates for his actions and said his recovery is an on-going process.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Spencer Levin has the midway lead in the clubhouse at the PGA's Waste Management Phoenix Open. Levin fired an 8-under 63 and is at 14 under par after 36 holes. Harrison Frazar was three shots back when play was suspended because of darkness. He's through 15 holes and will finish his second round early today before the scheduled third round.
State Headlines
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Rookie Brandon Knight scored a season-high 26 points, holding his own against Milwaukee's Brandon Jennings and helping the Detroit Pistons snap a seven-game losing streak with an 88-80 victory over the Bucks last night. Jennings scored 20 points, but only seven after the first quarter.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ben Hanowski scored two goals and Jared Festler had a goal and an assist as St. Cloud State beat Wisconsin 5-1 yesterday in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Joel Rumpel had 19 saves for the Badgers (12-13-2, 7-12-2), who got their only goal from Brendan Woods in the closing minutes.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — It stands to reason that when a team wins 34 of 37 games, the rare losses stand out more than all those wins. Now Wisconsin and Ohio State meet once more at Kohl Center today. This time the third-ranked Buckeyes, who have never beat the Badgers on their home floor in Thad Matta's eight seasons, don't want to be crushed in the crowd again.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Packers couldn't quite pull off an undefeated season. But the Wisconsin-Green Bay women's basketball team is 19-0 going into today's game against Wisconsin-Milwaukee. And after last year's surprising second-round victory over Michigan State in the NCAA tournament, people are starting to notice. Green Bay made its first appearance in the top 10 this week, coming in at No. 10.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ben Hanowski scored two goals and Jared Festler had a goal and an assist as St. Cloud State beat Wisconsin 5-1 yesterday in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Joel Rumpel had 19 saves for the Badgers (12-13-2, 7-12-2), who got their only goal from Brendan Woods in the closing minutes.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — It stands to reason that when a team wins 34 of 37 games, the rare losses stand out more than all those wins. Now Wisconsin and Ohio State meet once more at Kohl Center today. This time the third-ranked Buckeyes, who have never beat the Badgers on their home floor in Thad Matta's eight seasons, don't want to be crushed in the crowd again.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Packers couldn't quite pull off an undefeated season. But the Wisconsin-Green Bay women's basketball team is 19-0 going into today's game against Wisconsin-Milwaukee. And after last year's surprising second-round victory over Michigan State in the NCAA tournament, people are starting to notice. Green Bay made its first appearance in the top 10 this week, coming in at No. 10.
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