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First place finisher Mengtao Xu of China reacts after her run in the women's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
First place finisher Mengtao Xu of China reacts after her run in the women's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

First place finisher Mengtao Xu of China reacts after her run in the women's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
First place finisher Mengtao Xu of China reacts after her run in the women's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

First place finisher Mengtao Xu of China competes in the women's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
First place finisher Mengtao Xu of China competes in the women's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

First place finisher Mengtao Xu of China competes in the women's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
First place finisher Mengtao Xu of China competes in the women's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Xin Zhang of China competes in the women's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Xin Zhang of China competes in the women's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Xin Zhang of China competes in the women's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Xin Zhang of China competes in the women's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Loch earns 4th luge world title
WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) — Olympic and defending world champion Felix Loch won his fourth world luge championship Friday night.

Xin Zhang of China competes in the women's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Xin Zhang of China competes in the women's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Visa Freestyle International
PARK CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 01: (EDITORS NOTE: Multiple exposures were combined in camera to produce this image.) Madison Olsen of the USA flies to ninth place in the Ladies Aerials at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup during the Visa Freestyle International at Deer Valley on February 1, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Visa Freestyle International
PARK CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 01: (EDITORS NOTE: Multiple exposures were combined in camera to produce this image.) Laura Peel of Australia flies to second place in the Ladies Aerials at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup during the Visa Freestyle International at Deer Valley on February 1, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Visa Freestyle International
PARK CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 01: (EDITORS NOTE: Multiple exposures were combined in camera to produce this image.) Danielle Scott of Australia flies to fourth place in the women's Aerials at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup during the Visa Freestyle International at Deer Valley on February 1, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Brooklyn Nets overcome road warrior Bulls 2013-02-02T033218Z_1_BRE91102Z_RTROPTC_0_US-NBA-NETS.XML ()- Goodell says lack of coaching diversity “not acceptable” NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – The low level of diversity inrecent coaching hires is “not acceptable,” NFL CommissionerRoger Goodell said on Friday, adding the league would look atexpanding its Rooney Rule to bring in more minority coaches. …

Visa Freestyle International
PARK CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 01: (EDITORS NOTE: Multiple exposures were combined in camera to produce this image.) Travis Gerrits of Canada flies to second place in the Men's Aerials at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup during the Visa Freestyle International at Deer Valley on February 1, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Visa Freestyle International
PARK CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 01: (EDITORS NOTE: Multiple exposures were combined in camera to produce this image.) Laura Peel of Australia flies to second place in the Ladies Aerials at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup during the Visa Freestyle International at Deer Valley on February 1, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Rossi of the United States competes in the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Michael Rossi of the United States competes in the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Visa Freestyle International
PARK CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 01: (EDITORS NOTE: Multiple exposures were combined in camera to produce this image.) Laura Peel of Australia flies to second place in the Ladies Aerials at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup during the Visa Freestyle International at Deer Valley on February 1, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Visa Freestyle International
PARK CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 01: (EDITORS NOTE: Multiple exposures were combined in camera to produce this image.) Laura Peel of Australia flies to second place in the Ladies Aerials at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup during the Visa Freestyle International at Deer Valley on February 1, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Rossi of the United States competes in the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Michael Rossi of the United States competes in the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Rossi of the United States reacts after his run in the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Michael Rossi of the United States reacts after his run in the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Gerrits of Canada competes in the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Travis Gerrits of Canada competes in the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Gerrits of Canada competes in the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Travis Gerrits of Canada competes in the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Gerrits of Canada competes in the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Travis Gerrits of Canada competes in the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

First place finisher Gustik of Belarus competes in the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
First place finisher Maxim Gustik of Belarus competes in the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

First place finisher Gustik of Belarus reacts after his run in the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
First place finisher Maxim Gustik of Belarus reacts after his run in the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

First place finisher Gustik of Belarus competes in the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
First place finisher Maxim Gustik of Belarus competes in the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

First place finisher Gustik of Belarus takes the podium with second place finisher Gerrits of Canada and third place Michael Rossi of the United States after the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
First place finisher Maxim Gustik of Belarus (C) takes the podium with second place finisher Travis Gerrits of Canada (L) and third place Michael Rossi of the United States after the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City , Utah, February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

First place finisher Gustik of Belarus takes the podium with second place finisher Gerrits of Canada and third place Michael Rossi of the United States after the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
First place finisher Maxim Gustik of Belarus (C) takes the podium with second place finisher Travis Gerrits of Canada (L) and third place Michael Rossi of the United States after the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 1, 2013. RE UTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

First place finisher Gustik of Belarus celebrates after the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
First place finisher Maxim Gustik of Belarus celebrates after the men's aerial final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Gustik, Mengtao win gold at World Cup aerials
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Maxim Gustik of Belarus won his first World Cup gold in freestyle aerials Friday night at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah.

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Miami pair invited to U.S. Sailing team
Two Olympic hopefuls from Miami were invited to become members of the U.S. Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider on Friday at the conclusion of racing in RS:X men's and women's windsurfing classes at ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami.

Grandstand Live: February 2
Follow Grandstand’s rolling coverage of a busy Saturday in sport with updates from the one-day cup, A-League, Australian Ladies Masters and more.Stay with us all day as we go around the grounds for scores as well as the best interviews, photos, video and tweets from across the country and the world. …

Brooklyn Nets overcome road warrior Bulls
(Reuters) – Brook Lopez led the way with 20 points in three quarters as the Brooklyn Nets outlasted an under-strengthen Chicago Bulls 93-89 at home on Friday. It took a final quarter comeback led by the bench for the Nets to prevail against the Bulls, who were without the services of Carlos Boozer and All Star Joakim Noah because of injury. The Nets improved to 28-19 as Joe Johnson and MarShon Brooks impressed with 13 points apiece. Brooks nailed nine of his in the final quarter when Andray Blatche scored all 11 of his points. …

NBA-Brooklyn Nets overcome road warrior Bulls
Feb 1 (Reuters) – Brook Lopez led the way with 20 points in three quarters as the Brooklyn Nets outlasted an under-strengthed Chicago Bulls 93-89 at home on Friday. It took a final quarter comeback led by the bench for the Nets to prevail against the Bulls, who were without the services of Carlos Boozer and All Star Joakim Noah because of injury. The Nets improved to 28-19 as Joe Johnson and MarShon Brooks impressed with 13 points apiece. Brooks nailed nine of his in the final quarter when Andray Blatche scored all 11 of his points. …

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West's big night leads Pacers past Heat 102-89
INDI ANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indiana did it again Friday night.

Abramenko of the Ukraine practices for the men's aerial event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Oleksandr Abramenko of the Ukraine practices for the men's aerial event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

UPDATE 1-NBA results
Feb 2 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the NBA games on Friday (home team in CAPS) TORONTO 98 LA Clippers 73 INDIANA 102 Miami 89 BOSTON 97 Orlando 84

Vonn of the U.S. reacts after crossing the finish line to win the women's downhill event at the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Cortina d'Ampezzo
Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. reacts after crossing the finish line to win the women's downhill event at the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Cortina d'Ampezzo January 19, 2013. REUTERS/Max Rossi

Maze of Slovenia celebrates after winning the World Cup Women's Slalom race in Maribor
Tina Maze of Slovenia celebrates after winning the World Cup Women' s Slalom race in Maribor, January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic

Maze of Slovenia celebrates after winning the World Cup Women's Slalom race in Maribor
Tina Maze of Slovenia celebrates after winning the World Cup Women's Slalom race in Maribor, January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic

Vonn of the U.S. reacts after crossing the finish line to win the women's downhill event at the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Cortina d'Ampezzo
Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. reacts after crossing the finish line to win the women's downhill event at the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Cortina d'Ampezzo January 19, 2013. REUTERS/Max Rossi

Mickelson factor helps Bradley go low in Phoenix
(Reuters) – Phil Mickelson’s sizzling play at the Phoenix Open rubbed off in the best way possible on his U.S. Ryder Cup partner and protégé Keegan Bradley during the second round on Friday. Inspired by Mickelson’s stunning 11-under-par 60 in the opening round, Bradley followed suit by firing a scintillating 63 to hold, briefly, the 36-hole lead in the PGA Tour event at Scottsdale, Arizona. …

Maze v Vonn rivalry tops world championships bill
SCHLADMING, Austria (Reuters) – For local fans, Marcel Hirscher will top the bill at the alpine skiing world championships in the next fortnight yet the rivalry between Tina Maze and Lindsey Vonn in the women's competition looks arguably more exciting. Slovenian Maze, who will defend her giant slalom crown in Schladming, has already bagged the giant slalom World Cup crystal globe and looks certain to clinch the overall title more than a month before the end of the World Cup series. …

Golf-Mickelson factor helps Bradley go low in Phoenix
Feb 1 (Reuters) – Phil Mickelson’s sizzling play at the Phoenix Open rubbed off in the best way possible on his U.S. Ryder Cup partner and protege Keegan Bradley during the second round on Friday. Inspired by Mickelson’s stunning 11-under-par 60 in the opening round, Bradley followed suit by firing a scintillating 63 to hold, briefly, the 36-hole lead in the PGA Tour event at Scottsdale, Arizona. …

Fotos de la semana: 25 enero - 01 febrero
UTAH, EE.UU: Spencer Shaw en acción durante la semifinal del FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup en el Grand Prix celebrado en Park City Mountain. (Foto: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Fotos de la semana: 25 enero - 01 febrero
HARRACHOV, REPÚBLICA CHECA: Robert Kranjec de Eslovenia durante una práctica de salto en la World Cup Ski Flying. (Foto: David W Cerny / REUTERS)

PREVIEW-Alpine skiing-Maze v Vonn rivalry tops world championships bill
SCHLADMING, Austria, Feb 2 (Reuters) – For local fans, Marcel Hirscher will top the bill at the alpine skiing world championships in the next fortnight yet the rivalry between Tina Maze and Lindsey Vonn in the women’s competition looks arguably more exciting. Slovenian Maze, who will defend her giant slalom crown in Schladming, has already bagged the giant slalom World Cup crystal globe and looks certain to clinch the overall title more than a month before the end of the World Cup series. …

Red Stars add U.S. veteran Osborne to NWSL roster
The Chicago Red Stars have added former U.S. National Team veteran Leslie Osborne to their roster for the 2013 National Women’s Soccer League season. Osborne, a Brookfield, Wis., native, earned 59 caps with the U.S. Women’s Soccer team and most recently played with the Boston Breakers in the WPS and WPSL-Elite leagues, where she served as team captain.

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Chuy?n k? l? c?a cô gái bán hoa
(TNTS) Trong h? s? c?nh sát, cái tên Zahia Dehar ???c l?u v?i thông tin: hành ngh? gái g?i t? tháng 3.2008 lúc 16 tu?i, thu nh?p m?t tháng lên t?i 20.000 b?ng Anh (kho?ng 650 tri?u ??ng) do khách hàng toàn là doanh nhân giàu có và c?u th? tri?u ?ô. Th? r?i, c?ng chính cô gái ?y, hôm 23.1 v?a qua, ?ã ra m?t b? s?u t?p may ?o cao c?p t?i Tu?n l? th?i trang Paris Haute Couture xuân hè 2013. 

Mickelson misses chance for tour 36-hole record
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Phil Mickelson birdied the ninth hole a day too late and missed a chance to break the PGA Tour's 36-hole scoring record when he finished with a double bogey after driving into the water.

Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Phoenix Open scores
Feb 2 (Infostrada Sports) – Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Phoenix Open at the par-71 course on Friday in Scottsdale, Arizona. The cut was set at 138. 125 Phil Mickelson (U.S.) 60 65 129 Bill Haas (U.S.) 65 64 130 Keegan Bradley (U.S.) 67 63 Brandt Snedeker (U.S.) 64 66 131 Angel Cabrera (Argentina) 66 65 Charlie Wi (South Korea) 68 63 Brian Gay (U.S.) 65 66 132 Robert Garrigus (U.S.) 66 66 Ryan Moore (U.S.) 66 66 John Rollins (U.S.) 66 66 Matt Every (U.S.) 65 67 David Hearn (Canada) 67 65 Troy Matteson (U.S.) 67 65 133 Kevin Na (U.S.) 69 64 Roberto Castro (U.S. …

Sizzling Mickelson stays four ahead in Phoenix
(Reuters) – Phil Mickelson maintained a four-shot lead with another red-hot display at the Phoenix Open on Friday despite double-bogeying the final hole of his second round with a PGA Tour record in his sights. Needing a four at the 18th to establish a 36-hole low on the U.S. circuit, Mickelson surprisingly stumbled when his three-wood off the tee ended up in water to the left. After taking a penalty drop, he failed to get up and down from 161 yards. …

UPDATE 1-Golf-Sizzling Mickelson stays four ahead in Phoenix
* Mickelson shoots a 65 in second round * Misses out on Tour record with double-bogey on 18 (Updates at end of day) Feb 1 (Reuters) – Phil Mickelson maintained a four-shot lead with another red-hot display at the Phoenix Open on Friday despite double-bogeying the final hole of his second round with a PGA Tour record in his sights. Needing a four at the 18th to establish a 36-hole low on the U.S. circuit, Mickelson surprisingly stumbled when his three-wood off the tee ended up in water to the left. After taking a penalty drop, he failed to get up and down from 161 yards. …

Deep thoughts: Long ball could carry Ravens to win
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Fear the dreadlocks, San Francisco.

Balanced 49ers offense aims to lead Super Bowl win
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Colin Kaepernick is a mystery man under center, a strong-armed passer one moment and a 25-year-old kid who can run right out of the pocket for a huge gain the next.

Sounders' Schmid hints Johnson, Evans off to Honduras
It's starting to look like the Seattle Sounders may be without two of their top players during preseason a little while longer. 

Seattle's Schmid hints Johnson, Evans off to Honduras
It's starting to look like the Seattle Sounders may be without two of their standout players a little while longer. 

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PSG routs Toulouse to take 3-point lead in France
PARIS (AP) — Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his 20th league goal in as many games, helping Paris Saint-Germain to a 4-0 win at Toulouse on Friday night that opened a three-point lead over Lyon in the French league.

Knicks to host Sandy Hook kids, families Saturday
NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Knicks will host 150 children, their families and teachers from Sandy Hook Elementary School on Saturday when they play the Sacramento Kings.

Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Saturday Feb 2
Reuters sports schedule at 0001 GMT on Saturday: – - – - NFL Countdown to the Super Bowl Brothers go head-to-head in Super Bowl like no other NEW ORLEANS – A National Football League (NFL) season where nothing seemed to follow the script has produced a classic Super Bowl encounter with a subplot fit for a Hollywood blockbuster. …

After impressive US camp, Gonzalez plays waiting game
CARSON, Calif. - Omar Gonzalez arrived in the LA Galaxy's preseason camp on Friday following three weeks with the US national team, just in time for a 45-minute stint against the US Under-17 national team Friday morning.

After impressive camp, Gonzalez plays USMNT waiting game
CARSON, Calif. - Omar Gonzalez arrived in the LA Galaxy's preseason camp on Friday following three weeks with the US national team, just in time for a 45-minute stint against the US Under-17 national team Friday morning.

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NFL's Goodell: Proper tackling, HGH key issues
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- NFL Commissione r Roger Goodell says the league needs to make football safer by doing more to eliminate blows to the head and knees and by suspending players for illegal hits.

Appetizers: Top spots to watch the Super Bowl around Sacramento
Sure, anybody can scoot up a chair at the local sports bar to watch the Super Bowl. But, if you're looking for some other festive and food friendly spots to watch the Big Game, here are a few favorite picks.

NFL-Goodell says lack of coaching diversity "not acceptable"
NEW ORLEANS, Feb 1 (Reuters) – The low level of diversity in recent coaching hires is “not acceptable,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said on Friday, adding the league would look at expanding its Rooney Rule to bring in more minority coaches. The Rooney Rule was established in 2003 and requires National Football League teams to interview at least one minority candidate for head coaching or senior football operation jobs. “We will take steps to ensure more diversity in our hiring practices,” said Goodell at his pre-Super Bowl news conference. “The results this year were simply not acceptable. …

Ex-NASCAR driver leads police on 2-state chase
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Police say a man who led authorities on a chase in Nevada and Utah is a former NASCAR driver.

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Goodell makes light of reception in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made light of the reception he's gotten in New Orleans, where he is unpopular with Saints fans because of the bounty scandal.

James not worried about being top-paid player
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- LeBron James says there's one title he's not worried about holding -- league's highest-paid player.

Goodell wants to end use of head in tackling
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the No. 1 issue in the game is taking the head out of tackles.

Brothers share stage as Super Bowl coaches
NEW ORLEANS (Reuter s) – The boys who shared a bedroom until their college years, shared the Super Bowl stage as Ravens coach John Harbaugh and 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh held a joint news conference in a friendly family affair on Friday. The Harbaughs are the first brothers to coach against one another in a Super Bowl and the family theme extended to the first row of seats where their parents, long-time college coach Jack and Jackie, sat alongside 97-year-old Grandpa Joe. …

Goodell: Some don't recognize bounties must end
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says his biggest regret about the New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal is that he can't get everyone to recognize bounties need to be eliminated from the game.

Cowboys' Witten makes good on pledge to serve community
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten felt the sting of domestic violence as a youth and became determined to make a difference when he got the chance. "A lot of people made sacrifices to help get you to this point (in the NFL)," the eight-time Pro Bowler told Reuters on Friday. "For me, my grandfather made a huge impact on my life. "So when I made it to the NFL, giving back was in the forefront of what I wanted to be about. I wanted to give an opportunity to young kids who have had challenging times. …

FIS9893. Harrachov (Czech Republic), 01/02/2013.- A spectator is seen during heavy snowfall at the Ski Jumping individual World Cup event in Harrachov, Czech Republic, 01 February 2013. EFE/EPA/FILIP SINGER
FIS9893. Harrachov (Czech Republic), 01/02/2013.- A spectator is seen during heavy snowfall at the Ski Jumping individual World Cup event in Harrachov, Czech Republic, 01 February 2013. EFE/EPA/FILIP SINGER

Vegas bookmakers backing 49ers in Super Bowl
(Reuters) – The San Francisco 49ers can count Las Vegas among their newest supporters for this weekend's Super Bowl, but casinos in the gambling city would prefer they win by a small margin in a low-scoring affair. The over-under, or the combined score of the two teams in the National Football League's title game on Sunday, is 47 1/2 points and the 49ers are 3 1/2-point favorites to beat the Baltimore Ravens. …

Mickelson remains four ahead in Phoenix
(Reuters) – Phil Mickelson still held a commanding four-shot lead when the frost-delayed first round of the Phoenix Open was completed in Scottsdale, Arizona on Friday. The American left-hander fired a sizzling 11-under-par 60 in ideal scoring conditions at the TPC Scottsdale on Thursday, lipping out with a birdie putt on his final hole in his bid for a magical 59. Thirty-three players were still out on the course when play was suspended for the day and, of those, American Roberto Castro made the biggest move when the round finally ended on Friday morning. …

NFL-Brothers share stage as Super Bowl coaches
NEW ORLEANS, Feb 1 (Reuters) – The boys who shared a bedroom until their college years, shared the Super Bowl stage as Ravens coach John Harbaugh and 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh held a joint news conference in a friendly family affair on Friday. The Harbaughs are the first brothers to coach against one another in a Super Bowl and the family theme extended to the first row of seats where their parents, long-time college coach Jack and Jackie, sat alongside 97-year-old Grandpa Joe. …

NFL-Cowboys' Witten makes good on pledge to serve community
NEW ORLEANS, Feb 1 (Reuters) – Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten felt the sting of domestic violence as a youth and became determined to make a difference when he got the chance. “A lot of people made sacrifices to help get you to this point (in the NFL),” the eight-time Pro Bowler told Reuters on Friday. “For me, my grandfather made a huge impact on my life. “So when I made it to the NFL, giving back was in the forefront of what I wanted to be about. I wanted to give an opportunity to young kids who have had challenging times. …

Sterne stays one clear in Dubai as Westwood loses ground
DUBAI (Reuters) – South Africa's Richard Sterne maintained his o ne-shot advantage at the halfway stage of the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday with a birdie on the 18th as world number eight Lee Westwood slipped six shots back. Five-times European Tour winner Sterne, who carded a two-under-par 70 for a halfway total of 132 (12-under), found the going a great deal tougher in the swirling winds than when he opened with 10 birdies in a flawless round on Thursday. …

Jamaica clean house ahead of WCQ vs. Mexico at Azteca
Jamaica open the CONCACAF Hexagonal next week with the unenviable task of facing Mexico at Estadio Azteca. And they've shockingly cleaned house.In a direct response to Jamaica's embarrassing flameout in December's Caribbean Cup, head coach Theodore Whitmore has named a 23-man squad that features only three MLSer s, three school boys and five foreign recruits who have never suited up for the Reggae Boyz in an official match. …

Lanka upset England in a last-ball thriller
Mumbai, Feb. 1 — Whoever said women’s cricket can’t ring in excitement should have been at the Brabourne Stadium on Friday.Sri Lanka made a mockery of their underdog tag as they stunned defending champions England by one wicket in a nail-biting World Cup Group A league encounter on Friday.Lanka required nine off the final over and one of the last ball. Throwing caution to the winds, the No 10 bat, Dilani Surangaika, smashed a six over mid-wicket to spark wild celebrations in her camp. …

Goodell says agreement close on HGH testing
NE W ORLEANS (AP) -- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he believes there will be an agreement soon with the players' union for testing for human growth hormone.

Motor racing-Force India looking long term on driver decision
SILVERSTONE, England, Feb 1 (Reuters) – Germany’s Adrian Sutil and Frenchman Jules Bianchi are frontrunners for Force India’s second Formula One race seat but the decision is about more than just the highest bidder, the team said on Friday. Deputy principal Bob Fernley said the team’s shareholders would take a long-term decision with 2014, when a new V6 turbocharged power unit is due to replace the existing V8 engine, and beyond in mind. …

Goodell says he welcomes Obama's remarks on safety
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league will look at eliminating certain low blocks and improve the quality of playing fields as part of a program to improve player safety.

DSK01. Frankfurt (Germany), 01/02/2013.- We expect to move pictures on the following news, entertainment and sports items on the photo network Saturday 02 February 2013: NEWS PHNOM PENh: Cremation ceremony for late King Norodom Sihanouk CAIRO: Outwatching riots and political crisis ISRAEL/SYRIA: Border situation MALI: Troops secure hold on Timbuktu, as available VATICAN: Pope celebrates mass NEW YORK: Centenary of Grand Central Station MEXICO: Aftermath of Pemex explosion ARTS, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT VENICE: Carnival starts MADRID: Fashion week PUNXSUTAWNEY: Groundhog Day LOS ANGELES: Director's Guild Awards SPORTS WORLD: Tennis Davis Cup first round DUBAI: Desert Classic golf CARDIFF: Six Nations Rugby Wales v Ireland LONDON: Six Nations Rugby England v Scotland HARRACHOV: Ski jumping world cup SOCHI: Cross country skiing and nordic combined world cup ST. MORITZ: Skeleton world championships PARIS: WTA tennis tournament DURBAN: Africa Cup of Nations quarter final EUROPE: Premiershi
DSK01. Frankfurt (Germany), 01/02/2013.- We expect to move pictures on the following news, entertainment and sports items on the photo network Saturday 02 February 2013: NEWS PHNOM PENh: Cremation ceremony for late King Norodom Sihanouk CAIRO: Outwatching riots and political crisis ISRAEL/SYRIA: Border situation MALI: Troops secure hold on Timbuktu, as available VATICAN: Pope celebrates mass NEW YORK: Centenary of Grand Central Station MEXICO: Aftermath of Pemex explosion ARTS, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT VENICE: Carnival starts MADRID: Fashion week PUNXSUTAWNEY: Groundhog Day LOS ANGELES: Director's Guild Awards SPORTS WORLD: Tennis Davis Cup first round DUBAI: Desert Classic golf CARDIFF: Six Nations Rugby Wales v Ireland LONDON: Six Nations Rugby England v Scotland HARRACHOV: Ski jum ping world cup SOCHI: Cross country skiing and nordic combined world cup ST. MORITZ: Skeleton world championships PARIS: WTA tennis tournament DURBAN: Africa Cup of Nations quarter final EUROPE: Premiership soccer WHISTLER: Luge world championships LATIN AMERICA: Libertadores Cup soccer NEW ORLEANS: Super Bowl preparations LOUISVILLE: Cyclocross world championships EDITORIAL CONTACTS M. Conway / E. Blythe phone: 69 244 321 822 email: picturedesk·epa.eu EFE/EPA/DSK

Harbaugh brothers could envision working together
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Working separately, John and Jim Harbaugh each guided their team to the Super Bowl. They will be on opposite sidelines Sunday, John as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens and Jim with the San Francisco 49ers.

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Sebastian Colloredo of Italy soars through the air during a training session at the Ski Flying event of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup on February 01, 2013 in Harrachov, Czech . AFP PHOTO / MICHAL CIZEKMICHAL CIZEK/AFP/Getty Images