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Coyotes' deal in Glendale could be in trouble
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- A league official tells The Associated Press that prospective owner of the Phoenix Coyotes is unlikely to complete a deal to buy the team from the NHL before a lease agreement with the City of Glendale expires.

Arab-American groups call Coke Super Bowl ad "racist"
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Arab-American groups have sharply criticized a Coca-Cola Super Bowl ad depicting an Arab walking through the desert with a camel, and one group said it would ask the beverage giant to change it before CBS airs the game on Sunday before an expected audience of more than 100 million U.S. viewers. “Why is it that Arabs are always shown as either oil-rich sheiks, terrorists, or belly dancers?” said Warren David, president of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, or ADC. …

Rudy Gay heads to Toronto in Grizzlies' makeover
Rudy Gay is on his way to Toronto in the latest and most dramatic move in the Memphis Grizzlies’ money-motivated makeover.

Paraguay's Cardozo battles Uruguay's Laxalt during a South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza
Paraguay's Angel Cardozo (L) battles Uruguay's Guillermo Laxalt during a South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza January 30, 2013. The top four teams qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2013 to be held in Turkey from June 21 to July 13. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)

Uruguay's Rolan clears ball away from Paraguay's Alborno during South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza
Uruguay's Diego Rolan (R) clears the ball away from Paraguay's Rodrigo Alborno during a South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza January 30, 2013. The top four teams qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2013 to be held in Turkey from June 21 to July 13. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)

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Paraguay's midfielder Angel Cardozo (R) vies for the ball with Uruguay's midfielder Rodrigo Aguirre during their South American U-20 final round football match at Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza, Argentina, on January 30, 2013. Four teams will qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013. AFP PHOTO / DANIEL GARCIADANIEL GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images

AP Interview: Altidore says racism shames everyone
United States striker Jozy Altidore refuses to hold a grudge against fans who s howered him with racist abuse during a match this week, saying: "We all make mistakes."

[$$] The Other (Cooler) Super Bowl
The Other (Cooler) Super Bowl

Paraguay's Mareco battles with Uruguay's Aguirre during South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza
Paraguay's Miller Mareco (L) battles with Uruguay's Rodrigo Aguirre (C) during a South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza January 30, 2013. The top four teams qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2013 to be held in Turkey from June 21 to July 13. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)

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Paraguay's defender Junior Alonso celebrates after he scored against Uruguay during their South American U-20 final round football match at Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza, Argentina, on January 30, 2013. Four teams will qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013. AFP PHOTO / DANIEL GARCIADANIEL GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images

Paraguay's Mareco battles with Uruguay's Laxalt during South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza
Paraguay's Miller Mareco (L) battles with Uruguay's Guillermo Laxalt during a South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza January 30, 2013. The top four teams qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2013 to be held in Turkey from June 21 to July 13. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)

UPDATE 1-NBA results
Jan 31 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the NBA games on Wednesday (home team in CAPS) PHILADELPHIA 92 Washington 84 INDIANA 98 Detroit 79

A Brief History of Football [Infographic]
Whilst football-type games have been played around the world for centuries, it wasn't until the 16th century that the game developed into something approaching the style we now recognize  In 1581 a pamphlet was published which not only praised the health benefits of 'footeball' but also suggested the use of referees and coaches. It also provided…