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South African singer gives voice to the spirit of his homeland
As one of the most cherished musical voices in post-apartheid South Africa, Vusi Mahlasela has been

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Sara Takanashi of Japan reacts after her jump in the women's World Cup ski jumping competition in Sapporo, Hokkaido prefecture on February 3, 2013. Takanashi placed fifth in the event with a total of 225.4 points. AFP PHOTO / Takashi NOGUCHITAKASHI NOGUCHI/AFP/Getty Images

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Elena Runggaldier of Italy jumps during the World Cup women's ski jumping competition in Sapporo, Hokkaido prefecture on February 3, 2013. Runggaldier placed 12th in the event with a total 212.2 points. AFP PHOTO / Takashi NOGUCHITAKASHI NOGUCHI/AFP/Getty Images

NBA standings
Feb 3 (Infostrada Sports) – Standings from the NBA on Saturday EASTERN CONFERENCEATLANTIC DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. NY Knicks 30 15 .667 – 2. Brooklyn 28 19 .596 3 3. Boston 23 23 .500 7 1/2 4. Philadelphia 20 26 .435 10 1/2 5. Toronto 17 30 .362 14 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Chicago 29 18 .617 – 2. Indiana 28 19 .596 1 3. Milwaukee 25 21 .543 3 1/2 4. Detroit 18 29 .383 11 5. Cleveland 14 34 .292 15 1/2 SOUTHEAST DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Miami 29 14 .674 – 2. Atlanta 26 20 .565 4 1/2 3. Orlando 14 33 .298 17 4. Charlotte 11 35 .239 19 1/2 5. Washington 11 35 . …

Seifriedsberger wins women's WCup ski jump event
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Austria’s Jacqueline Seifriedsberger won her first women’s World Cup ski jump event of the season on Sunday, denying local favorite and overall leader Sara Takanashi of Japan a win at home.

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Sapporo - Day 2
SAPPORO, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 03: Sarah Hendrickson of USA in action during day two of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Miyanomori Jump Stadium on February 3, 2013 in Sapporo, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Sapporo - Day 2
SAPPORO, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 03: Sarah Hendrickson of USA in action during day two of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Miyanomori Jump Stadium on February 3, 2013 in Sapporo, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Sapporo - Day 2
SAPPORO, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 03: Sarah Hendrickson of USA poses during day two of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Miyanomori Jump Stadium on February 3, 2013 in Sapporo, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

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Sarah Hendrickson of the US jumps during the women's World Cup ski jumping competition in Sapporo, Hokkaido prefecture on February 3, 2013. Hendrickson placed third in the event with a total of 240.2 points. AFP PHOTO / Takashi NOGUCHITAKASHI NOGUCHI/AFP/Getty Images

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Norway's Anette Sagen jumps during the women's World Cup ski jumping competition in Sapporo, Hokkaido prefecture on February 3, 2013. Sagen placed second in the event with a total of 241.0 points. AFP PHOTO / Takashi NOGUCHITAKASHI NOGUCHI/AFP/Getty Images

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Slovenia's Spela Rogelj jumps during the women's World Cup ski jumping competition in Sapporo, Hokkaido prefecture on February 3, 2013. Rogelj placed fourth in the event with a total of 233.0 points. AFP PHOTO / Takashi NOGUCHITAKASHI NOGUCHI/AFP/Getty Images

Kidd-Gilchrist taken to hospital after collision and fall
(Reuters) – Charlotte Bobcats rookie Michael Kidd-Gilchrist was taken to hospital for checks to his head and neck after a heavy fall following a collision with team mate Jeff Taylor during the Bobcats’ 109-95 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Kidd-Gilchrist, the second overall pick in last year’s draft, went up to defend Toney Douglas’ layup early in the fourth quarter before the collision. He lay motionless for several minutes before being placed in a neck brace and carried from the arena and taken to a local hospital. …

Super Bowl of firsts, lasts, bests
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The journey to this Super Bowl wound through bounties and replacement refs, eventually bringing the big game back to the Big Easy -- with a replacement quarterback, a sibling rivalry and a grand exit for one of the NFL's greatest players, clouded by the obscure healing powers of deer-antler spray.

Lagasse, LaJoie team up with TBR
Scott Lagasse will be making a return of sorts and Corey LaJoie will be making his debut when the two drivers suit up with Tommy Baldwin Racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series this season.

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Second place finisher Patrick DeNeen of the Untied States competes during the men's dual mogul final at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Second place finisher Patrick DeNeen of the Untied States competes during the men's dual mogul final at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Third place finisher Bradley Wilson of the U.S. and first place finisher Alex Bilodeau of Canada, compete during the men's dual mogul final at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Third place finisher Bradley Wilson of the U.S. (L) and first place finisher Alex Bilodeau of Canada, compete during the men's dual mogul final at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

First place finisher Alex Bilodeau of Canada and second place finisher Patrick DeNeen of the Untied States cross the finish line during men's dual mogul final at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City
First place finisher Alex Bilodeau of Canada (R) and second place finisher Patrick DeNeen of the Untied States cross the finish line during men's dual mogul final at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Winners of the NFL Player of the Year awards
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – The following were the winners at the National Football League Honors ceremony at the Mahalia Jackson Theater on Saturday. * Most Valuable Player: Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings * Most Valuable Offensive Player: Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings * Most Valuable Defensive Player: J.J. …

Minnesota's Peterson runs away with top awards for 2012
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson carried off two top awards, including Most Valuable Player honors, at the National Football League awards show on Saturday. Peterson, who overcame a career-threatening injury to lead the Vikings into the playoffs, was also named Offensive Player of the Year after coming within nine yards of setting a single season NFL rushing record. While pleased to have won recognition for his performance, Peterson told reporters he was disappointed to have fallen short of his ultimate goal. …

U.S. Men's National Team gets ready for qualifier against
The U.S. men's national team gathers Sunday in Miami for a two-day training camp, and then it's off to San Pedro Sula, Honduras, for what could be a dangerous World Cup qualifier against the Catrachos on Wednesday.

Third place finisher Bradley Wilson of the United States reacts as he crosses the finish line during the men's dual mogul final at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City
Third place finisher Bradley Wilson of the United States reacts as he crosses the finish line during the men's dual mogul final at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

NFL-Winners of the NFL Player of the Year awards
NEW ORLEANS, Feb 2 (Reuters) – The following were the winners at the National Football League Honors ceremony at the Mahalia Jackson Theater on Saturday. * Most Valuable Player: Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings * Most Valuable Offensive Player: Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings * Most Valuable Defensive Player: J.J. …

NFL-Minnesota's Peterson runs away with top awards for 2012
NEW ORLEANS, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson carried off two top awards, including Most Valuable Player honors, at the National Football League awards show on Saturday. Peterson, who overcame a career-threatening injury to lead the Vikings into the playoffs, was also named Offensive Player of the Year after coming within nine yards of setting a single season NFL rushing record. While pleased to have won recognition for his performance, Peterson told reporters he was disappointed to have fallen short of his ultimate goal. …

Vikings running back Peterson named league MVP
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who overcame a career-threatening injury to lead his team into th e playoffs, was named the National Football League's Most Valuable Player on Saturday. Peterson, whose 2011 season ended with a torn knee ligament, came within nine yards of setting a single season NFL rushing record and was named the Offensive Player of the Year at the NFL's awards show. …

Witten wins Man of the Year award for off-field work
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys won the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year award on Saturday for his commitment to community service. Witten won the award over six-time Pro Bowlers, tackle Joe Thomas of the Cleveland Browns and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. "It is honestly humbling to be recognized in such a manner for simply doing what I feel is right and human," he said. Witten's SCORE Foundation has created outreach programs and funded projects for victims of domestic abuse in Texas and his native Tennessee. …

First place finisher Hannah Kearney of the United States takes the podium with second place finisher Justine DuFour-LaPointe of Canada and third place finisher Yulia Galysheva of Kazakhstan, in Park City, Utah
First place finisher Hannah Kearney of the United States (C) takes the podium with second place finisher Justine DuFour-LaPointe of Canada (L) and third place finisher Yulia Galysheva of Kazakhstan, after the women's dual mogul final at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

First place finisher Hannah Kearney of the United States takes the podium with second place finisher Justine DuFour-LaPointe of Canada (L) and third place finisher Yulia Galysheva of Kazakhstan, in Park City, Utah
First place finisher Hannah Kearney of the United States (C) takes the podium with second place finisher Justine DuFour-LaPointe of Canada (L) and third place finisher Yulia Galysheva of Kazakhstan, after the women's dual mogul final at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Irving's 35 pace Cavaliers over Thunder
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Kyrie Irving scored 35 points, including 13 in the final 2:52, and the Cleveland Cavaliers stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder 115-110 on Saturday.

First place finisher Alex Bilodeau of Canada takes the podium with second place finisher Patrick DeNeen of the United States and third place finisher Bradley Wilson of the United States in Park City, Utah
First place finisher Alex Bilodeau of Canada (C) takes the podium with second place finisher Patrick DeNeen of the United States (L) and third place finisher Bradley Wilson of the United States, after the men's dual mogul final at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Hosts South Africa and Cape Verde go out
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (Reuters) – The dreams of hosts South Africa and the tiny Cape Verde Islands came to a shattering halt on Saturday when they were knocked out of the African Nations Cup by Mali and Ghana respectively in the quarter-finals. Mali, seeking their first Nations Cup title, kept their hopes alive by beating South Africa 3-1 on penalties, after the match finished 1-1 at the end of extra time, while Ghana, aiming for a long-awaited fifth crown, beat Cape Verde 2-0. …

First place finisher Alex Bilodeau of Canada takes the podium with second place finisher Patrick DeNeen of the Untied States and third place finisher Bradley Wilson of the United States, at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City
First place finisher Alex Bilodeau of Canada (C) takes the podium with second place finisher Patrick DeNeen of the Untied States (L) and third place finisher Bradley Wilson of the United States, after the men's dual mogul final at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, Feb ruary 2, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Redskins' Griffin, Panthers' Kuechly win awards as top rookies
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Quarterback Robert Griffin III, who led the Washington Redskins to their first division title since 1999, was named the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year on Saturday. Linebacker Luke Kuechly, who led the NFL in tackles (164) and started all 16 games for the Carolina Panthers, grabbed the award for defensive rookies. Griffin beat quarterbacks Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts and Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks, and Redskins running back Alfred Morris for the award. …

Peterson double winner of AP NFL awards
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Adrian Peterson called it a blessing in disguise.

Tim Duncan helped off with sprained left knee
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- San Antonio Spurs All-Star Tim Duncan sprained his left knee and right ankle after getting tangled with an opponent and had to be helped off the court in the first half of Saturday night's game against the Wizards.

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UPDATE 1-NBA results
Feb 3 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the NBA games on Saturday (home team in CAPS) Chicago 93 ATLANTA 76 NY KNICKS 120 Sacramento 81 CLEVELAND 115 Oklahoma City 110

Tim Duncan helped off after left knee injury
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- San Antonio Spurs All-Star Tim Duncan injured his left knee and had to be helped off the court in the first half of Saturday night’s game against the Wizards.

UPDATE 1-NFL-Vikings running back Peterson named league MVP
(Adds details, quotes) * Came within nine yards of all-time season rushing record * Led Vikings to 10-6 record and a trip to the postseason NEW ORLEANS, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who overcame a career-threatening injury to lead his team into the playoffs, was named the National Football League’s Most Valuable Player on Saturday. Peterson, whose 2011 season ended with a torn knee ligament, came within nine yards of setting a single season NFL rushing record and was named the Offensive Player of the Year at the NFL’s awards show. …

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Watt swats defensive player foes
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Houston end J.J. Watt has won The Associated Press 2012 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, missing a perfect ballot by one vote.

Parcells, six others make Pro Football Hall of Fame
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Former Super Bowl winning head coach Bill Parcells was among seven men voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. Parcells was joined by six former players, including three first-time nominees, to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, the greatest individual honor in the sport. Offensive linemen Larry Allen and Jonathan Ogden and defensive tackle Warren Sapp all were elected in their first year of being nominated while wide receiver Cris Carter, defensive tackle Curley Culp and linebacker Dave Robinson were voted in after missing out previously. …

RG3, Arians, Kuechly win AP NFL awards
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Washington’s Robert Griffin III beat out fellow quarterbacks Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson to win The Associated Press 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

Colts interim coach Arians wins top honors
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Bruce Arians has become the first interim coach to win the top NFL award from The Associated Press, taking the 2012 Coach of the Year honors for his work with the Indianapolis Colts.

NFL-Parcells, six others make Pro Football Hall of Fame
NEW ORLEANS, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Former Super Bowl winning head coach Bill Parcells was among seven men voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. Parcells was joined by six former players, including three first-time nominees, to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, the greatest individual honor in the sport. Offensive linemen Larry Allen and Jonathan Ogden and defensive tackle Warren Sapp all were elected in their first year of being nominated while wide receiver Cris Carter, defensive tackle Curley Culp and linebacker Dave Robinson were voted in after missing out previously. …

Carolina LB Kuechly is top rookie
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Linebacker Luke Kuechly, Carolina’s tackling machine, has won the Associated Press 2012 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

Greg Cote: Deer antler, tortoise, infidelity -- time for Super Bowl
Clearly I have seen too many Super Bowl commercials. Last night, I sat bolt upright out of a nightmare, screaming. I dreamed I saw Betty White sidesaddle on a Clydesdale breastfeeding the E-Trade baby.

Griffin beats out Luck, Wilson
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Robert Griffin III of the Washington Redskins has won The Associated Press 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award, beating out two other sensational first-year quarterbacks.

Sizzling Mickelson surges six ahead in Phoenix
(Reuters) – Phil Mickelson continued his red-hot form as he stormed home with five birdies in his last six holes to stretch his lead to a commanding six shots after the third round of the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona on Saturday. Four ahead of the chasing pack overnight, Mickelson fired a sizzling seven-under-par 64 on another near-perfect day for low scoring at the TPC Scottsdale to tighten his grip on the tournament. …

UPDATE 1-Golf-Sizzling Mickelson surges six ahead in Phoenix
* Mickelson fires 64 to tighten grip on title * Seeks his third victory at the Phoenix Open (Adds quotes, detail) Feb 2 (Reuters) – Phil Mickelson continued his red-hot form as he stormed home with five birdies in his last six holes to stretch his lead to a commanding six shots after the third round of the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona on Saturday. Four ahead of the chasing pack overnight, Mickelson fired a sizzling seven-under-par 64 on another near-perfect day for low scoring at the TPC Scottsdale to tighten his grip on the tournament. …

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The week's top 10
Top things to look for in sports starting Monday:   No. 10 Colorado Rockies pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to spring training in Arizona Sunday No. 9 Local college highlights include UCCS’ basketball teams visiting CSU-Pueblo on Saturday, Air Force women’s hoops…

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Bowman, Wise claim ski halfpipe Grand Prix titles
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Halfpipe skier Maddie Bowman has won three gold medals in 23 days, capped by Saturday’s U.S. Grand Prix Championship at Park City Mountain Resort in which she was the only woman to do a pair of 900s.

Column: Could football end up killing itself?
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The dustup over deer-antler spray didn't last long, which is probably just as well. No reason to ruin Ray Lewis' retirement, or the week-long spectacle of everything that is the National Football League in this party town.

Parcells, Sapp, Carter among 7 Hall inductees
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Coach Bill Parcells, Warren Sapp, Cris Carter, Jonathan Ogden and Larry Allen were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Oklahoma State snaps No. 2 Jayhawks' streak at 18
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- Markel Brown scored 28 points, Marcus Smart added 25 and Oklahoma State held on to upset No. 2 Kansas 85-80 on Saturday, ending the Jayhawks' nation-leading 18-game winning streak.

Mickelson has fans rocking at Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Phil Mickelson drew the loudest roars from the biggest crowd in golf history Saturday at the Phoenix Open.

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 4
PARK CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 02: Simon D'Artois of Canada takes a practice run prior to the finals of the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup during the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on February 2, 2013 in Park City, Utah. D'Artois crashed on his first run of the finals, was removed from the halfpipe via sled and was airlifted to a hospital. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 4
PARK CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 02: Kevin Rolland of France takes a practice run prior to the finals of the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup during the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on February 2, 2013 in Park City, Utah. Rolland went on to finish third. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 4
PARK CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 02: Rosalind Groenewoud of Canada takes a practice run prior to the finals of the ladies FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup during the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on February 2, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 4
PARK CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 02: Mike Riddle of Canada takes a practice run prior to the finals of the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup during the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on February 2, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Tennis-Brazilians upset Bryans to deny U.S. Davis Cup sweep
Feb 2 (Reuters) – Battling Brazilians Marcelo Melo and Bruno Soares upset the world’s top ranked doubles team of Bob and Mike Bryan on Saturday to deny the United States a sweep of their Davis Cup first round tie. After taking both opening singles on Friday, the Americans had looked poised to make it a clean sweep, sending out the Bryans to face the underdog Brazilians on the lightning quick Jacksonville, Florida hardcourts. …

Mikael Kingsbury of Canada practises during a warm up session before the men's dual mogul event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Mikael Kingsbury of Canada practises during a warm up session before the men's dual mogul event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Hosts South Africa and Cape Verde go out
PORT ELIZABE TH, South Africa (Reuters) – The dreams of hosts South Africa and the tiny Cape Verde Islands came to a shattering halt on Saturday when they were knocked out of the African Nations Cup by Mali and Ghana respectively in the quarter-finals. Mali, seeking their first Nations Cup title, kept their hopes alive by beating South Africa 3-1 on penalties, after the match finished 1-1 at the end of extra time, while Ghana, aiming for a long-awaited fifth crown, beat Cape Verde 2-0. …

Sizzling Mickelson surges six ahead in Phoenix
(Reuters) – Phil Mi ckelson continued his red-hot form as he stormed home with five birdies in his last six holes to stretch his lead to a commanding six shots after the third round of the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona on Saturday. Four ahead of the chasing pack overnight, Mickelson fired a sizzling seven-under-par 64 on another near-perfect day for low scoring at the TPC Scottsdale to tighten his grip on the tournament. …

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WRAPUP 1-Soccer-Hosts South Africa and Cape Verde go out
* South Africa and Cape Verde knocked out in quarters * Mali beat hosts 3-1 in shootout after 1-1 draw * Ghana overcome surprise package Cape Verde 2-0 PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, Feb 2 (Reuters) – The dreams of hosts South Africa and the tiny Cape Verde Islands came to a shattering halt on Saturday when they were knocked out of the African Nations Cup by Mali and Ghana respectively in the quarter-finals. …

Golf-Sizzling Mickelson surges six ahead in Phoenix
Feb 2 (Reuters) – Phil Mickelson continued his red-hot form as he stormed home with five birdies in his last six holes to stretch his lead to a commanding six shots after the third round of the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona on Saturday. Four ahead of the chasing pack overnight, Mickelson fired a sizzling seven-under-par 64 on another near-perfect day for low scoring at the TPC Scottsdale to tighten his grip on the tournament. …

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 4
PARK CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 02: Torin Yater-Wallace of the USA flies above the halfpipe en route to finishing second in the men's FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup during the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on February 2, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 4
PARK CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 02: Rosalind Groenewoud of Canada soars above the spectators during the finals of the ladies FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup during the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on February 2, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 4
PARK CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 02: Annalisa Drew of the USA takes a fall during the finals of the ladies FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup during the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on February 2, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 4
PARK CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 02: Simon D'Artois of Canada is taken from the halfpipe via sled after falling on his first run in the finals of the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup during the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on February 2, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Brittany Loweree of the United States takes a practice run before the women's dual mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Brittany Loweree of the United States takes a practice run before the women's dual mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Aiko Uemura of Japan competes in the women's dual mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Aiko Uemura of Japan competes in the women's dual mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Aiko Uemura of Japan competes in the women's dual mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Aiko Uemura of Japan competes in the women's dual mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Chelsea Henituk of Canada competes in the women's dual mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Chelsea Henituk of Canada competes in the women's dual mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Justine DuFour-LaPointe of Canada competes in the women's dual mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Justine DuFour-LaPointe of Canada competes in the women's dual mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Golf-USGA to launch initiative to address slow play
Feb 2 (Reuters) – Five days after Tiger Woods won the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open after a tortuous final round, the United States Golf Association (USGA) announced on Saturday measures to address the game’s growing problem of slow play. The USGA in a statement laid out plans to launch a “multi-faceted programme” this year in partnership with golf industry leaders, allied organisations, media partners and golf course managers in a bid to resolve the issue. …

Justine DuFour-LaPointe of Canada competes in the women's dual mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Justine DuFour-LaPointe of Canada competes in the women's dual mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Hannah Kearney of the United States competes in the women's dual mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Hannah Kearney of the United States competes in the women's dual mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Hannah Kearney of the United States competes in the women's dual mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Hannah Kearney of the United States competes in the women's dual mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 4
PARK CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 02: Torin Yater-Wallace of the USA spins above the pipe en route to finishing second in the men's FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup during the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on February 2, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 4
PARK CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 02: Tucker Perkins spins above the spectators as he competes in the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup final during the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on February 2, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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No. 3 UConn women rally to beat St. John's 71-65
NEW YORK (AP) -- Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis scored 19 points and Kelly Faris added 17 to help No. 3 Connecticut beat St. John's 71-65 on Saturday.