Saturday, January 26, 2013

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Johnson defends title at UFC Chicago
Demetrious Johnson, top, celebrates with his crew member after he finished the fifth round of UFC World Flyweight Championship on FOX 6 against John Dodson at the United Center in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. Demetrious Johnson won. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO (AP) -- Demetrious Johnson successfully defended his flyweight title at UFC Chicago, unanimously outpointing John Dodson in front of a capacity crowd Saturday night at the United Center.


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Okafor sparks big win for Wizards over Bulls
(Reuters) – Washington’s Emeka Okafor dominated inside as the improving Wizards stunned the Chicago Bulls 86-73 to record their fifth straight home win on Saturday. At 11-31 Washington have the second worst record in the NBA, ahead of only Charlotte (11-32), but turned the tables on joint Central Division leaders Chicago (26-17) behind Okafor’s 15 points and 16 rebounds. It was the seventh win in 10 games for the Wizards, who started the season 0-12 and lost 28 of their first 32 games. Nene added 16 points and John Wall 15 for Washington. …


NBA-Okafor sparks big win for Wizards over Bulls
Jan 26 (Reuters) – Washington’s Emeka Okafor dominated inside as the improving Wizards stunned the Chicago Bulls 86-73 to record their fifth straight home win on Saturday. At 11-31 Washington have the second worst record in the NBA, ahead of only Charlotte (11-32), but turned the tables on joint Central Division leaders Chicago (26-17) behind Okafor’s 15 points and 16 rebounds. It was the seventh win in 10 games for the Wizards, who started the season 0-12 and lost 28 of their first 32 games. Nene added 16 points and John Wall 15 for Washington. …


Bainbridge's McDonald competing at cyclocross worlds
Bainbridge's McDonald competing at cyclocross worldsZach McDonald feels like he's flown close to 50,000 miles during this cyclocross season.


Blackhawks tie franchise-best start with 3-2 win
Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews, right, checks Columbus Blue Jackets' Ryan Johansen in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Jonathan Toews scored the game-winner early in the third period and Corey Crawford had 24 saves to help Chicago match the best start in franchise history with a 3-2 victory Saturday night over the Columbus Blue Jackets, running the Blackhawks' record to 5-0-0.


Outdoors notebook
More than 300 sailors from 35 countries -- many of them launching campaigns for the 2016 Olympic Games -- are in Miami for Monday's opening of the ISAF Sailing World Cup on Biscayne Bay. The World Cup, formerly known as the Miami Olympic Classes Regatta, is for sailboats chosen for Olympic and Paralympic competition in Rio de Janeiro. The 10 Olympic classes for 2016 are: Laser (men); Laser Radial (women); Finn (men); Men's RS:X; Women's RS:X; 49er (men); Men's 470; Women's 470; and two new classes, Nacra 17 -- a mixed catamaran class; and 49er FX, a women's double-handed skiff. The Paralympic classes for disabled sailors are: 2.4mR (open); SKUD (mixed); and Sonar (mixed). The regatta, which runs through Saturday, is the second of four stops on the ISAF World Cup circuit.


UPDATE 1-NBA results
Jan 27 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the NBA games on Saturday (home team in CAPS) Cleveland 99 TORONTO 98 PHILADELPHIA 97 NY Knicks 80 WASHINGTON 86 Chicago 73


Bremerton's Owen's is Gunning for a world cyclocross title
Bremerton's Owen's is Gunning for a world cyclocross titleBREMERTON -- It was a race to remember for Bremerton's Logan Owen.


Waiting game for Snedeker in Torrey Pines fog
U.S. golfer Brandt Snedeker watches his drive off the 10th tee of the south course at Torrey Pines during first round play at the Farmers Insurance Open in San DiegoSAN DIEGO (Reuters) – Defending champion Brandt Snedeker had to e ndure a marathon day of putting practice and waiting around at the Farmers Insurance Open on Saturday before play was finally abandoned because of thick fog. The fast-talking American, who trails tournament leader Tiger Woods by seven shots, arrived at the course at 5:30 a.m. local for a scheduled tee time at 7:40 a.m., and left at around 4 p.m. without hitting a single competitive stroke after only five minutes of third-round action was possible. …


INTERVIEW-Golf-Waiting game for Snedeker in Torrey Pines fog
SAN DIEGO, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Defending champion Brandt Snedeker had to endure a marathon day of putting practice and waiting around at the Farmers Insurance Open on Saturday before play was finally abandoned because of thick fog. The fast-talking American, who trails tournament leader Tiger Woods by seven shots, arrived at the course at 5:30 a.m. local (1330 GMT) for a scheduled tee time at 7:40 a.m., and left at around 4 p.m. without hitting a single competitive stroke after only five minutes of third-round action was possible. …


Canada's big loss to Denmark a 'learning experience'
Canada's big loss to Denmark a 'learning experience'Despite getting overwhelmed 4-0 by a much sharper Denmark side on Saturday, Canada's staff and players say they are better for the experience.


Golf-U.S. PGA Tour San Diego Open scores
Jan 27 (Infostrada Sports) – Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour San Diego Open at the par-72 course on Saturday in La Jolla, California holesplayed rounds -11 Tiger Woods (U.S.) 0 68 65 -9 Billy Horschel (U.S.) 0 66 69 -8 Casey Wittenberg (U.S.) 0 69 67 Brad Fritsch (Canada) 0 69 67 Erik Compton (U.S.) 0 71 65 Steve Marino (U.S.) 0 68 68 Jimmy Walker (U.S.) 0 67 69 Josh Teater (U.S.) 0 66 70 -7 Nick Watney (U.S.) 0 69 68 Luke Guthrie (U.S.) 0 68 69 John Senden (Australia) 0 69 68 Tag Ridings (U.S.) 0 67 70 Charlie Wi (South Korea) 0 71 66 Ross Fisher (Britain) 0 66 71 Justin Hicks (U.S. …


Humphries wins bobsled worlds; Meyers 2nd for US
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Elana Meyers got a silver medal around her neck, then a ring on her finger.


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Olympic gold medallist Nesbitt wins 1,000 in world sprint championships
KEARNS, Utah – Reigning Olympic gold medallist Christine Nesbitt of London, Ont., won the first 1,000-meter women’s event at the World Sprint Championships on Saturday.


Fog delay forces Monday finish at Torrey Pines
Golf fans arrives as fog delays the start of third round play at the Farmers Insurance Open in San DiegoSAN DIEGO (Reuters) – Tiger Woods' bid for a 75th PGA Tour victory was put on hold for 24 hours when thick fog allowed only five minutes of play in the Farmers Insurance Open thir d round on Saturday, forcing the event into a Monday finish. Initial tee times were pushed back three hours before play eventually started at Torrey Pines but the action was halted just five minutes later as visibility swiftly deteriorated. …


UPDATE 1-Golf-Fog delay forces Monday finish at Torrey Pines
* Only five minutes of play possible due to fog * Woods holds two stroke lead after two rounds (Updates after play is abandoned for the day) SAN DIEGO, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Tiger Woods’ bid for a 75th PGA Tour victory was put on hold for 24 hours when thick fog allowed only five minutes of play in the Farmers Insurance Open third round on Saturday, forcing the event into a Monday finish. Initial tee times were pushed back three hours before play eventually started at Torrey Pines but the action was halted just five minutes later as visibility swiftly deteriorated. …


E.J. Manuel leads South to Senior Bowl win, 21-16
Senior Bowl South Squad quarterback EJ Manuel of Florida State (3) looks for a receiver as North Squad defensive back TJ McDonald of USC (7) guards South Squad tight end Mychal Rivera of Tennessee (81) in the first half of the Senior Bowl college football game at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala., Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- Florida State's E.J. Manuel passed for a touchdown and rushed for another on the South's first two drives in a 21-16 victory over the North in the Senior Bowl on Saturday.


Manchester United to reward Carrick with new contract at end of the season
Manchester United to reward Carrick with new contract at end of the seasonThe midfielder continues to be a mainstay of Sir Alex Ferguson's team and the Old Trafford club is keen to tie him down to an extension, with his current deal expiring in 2014.


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