David Maka didn’t need long to decide he wanted to play football for coach Rich Rodriguez and the Arizona Wildcats.
Match-fixing rocks football
Europol has revealed wide-spread match-fixing in world football, with more than 380 matches currently under investigation. Avi Creditor: Expectations remain high, but early Hexagonal road tricky for USA
Wednesday's game against Honduras kicks off a challenging opening stretch to the Hexagonal, with three of the USA's first four matches on the road. Sports digest
Alexander title fight is postponed by injury Jamaica concerned about Mexico City altitude
The Reggae Boyz will have to overcome both El Tri and the altitude if they want to capture a result at the Azteca. 
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Saku Koivu scored the tying goal early in the third period, defenseman Sheldon Souray netted the winner with 6:39 left, and rookie Viktor Fasth made 25 saves as the Anaheim Ducks handed the San Jose Sharks their first regulation loss of the season, 2-1 on Monday night. 
South African Football Association president says the body wants to be more patient with coaches 
World Cup qualifying preview: Honduras – USA 
The Catrachos lost a key qualifier at home to Bob Bradley's side in 2009, but they feel as though they are a different team four years later. 
(Reuters) – The Detroit Tigers have agreed a new contract with starting pitcher Max Scherzer to avoid salary arbitration, the team announced Monday. Scherzer will sign a one-year deal worth $6.7 million, according to local reports, bringing an end to negotiations between the two sides. "We're pleased," said Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski. "We've always been in a position where we try to hopefully negotiate our own deals. … 
MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James enjoyed a career-best shooting night to help the Miami Heat keep up their dominance at home. 
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Australia Wallabies captain James Horwill claps while wearing his bronze medal after his team won their Rugby World Cup third place play-off match against Wales at Eden Park in Auckland October 21, 2011. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen 
The match at Nissan Stadium will feature a fac e-off between Japan's current and former No. 10's when the United attacker meets Marinos' Shunsuke Nakamura 
NEW YORK (AP) -- The toughest part of Tyson Chandler's night was the postgame interview. 
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The cause of a 34-minute blackout at the Super Bowl remains under investigation, but public records released Monday show that Superdome officials were worried about a power outage several months before the big game. 
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indiana suddenly has a shooting touch to go with its tough defense. 
Directorate distances itself from reports about corruption and illegal business practices in the construction industry, but confirms the unit is investigating tender irregularities 
World Cup qualifying preview: Mexico – Jamaica 
FILE – In this Nov. 17, 2012, file photo, Nuremberg's Timothy Chandler of the U.S., left, and Bayern's David Alaba of Austria, right, challenge for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match in Nuremberg, southern Germany. Defender Timmy Chandler is set to commit his future to the Americans rather than leave open the possibility of playing for Germany. With regular right back Steve Cherundolo sidelined by a knee injury, Chandler appears likely to start Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, when the U.S. opens the final round of World Cup qualifying at Honduras. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer, File) 
Nearly two years after playing his first game for the U.S. national team, defender Timmy Chandler is set to commit his future to the Americans rather than leave open the possibility of playing for Germany. 
(Reuters) – LeBron James was at his deadly accurate best as he scored 31 points to help the Eastern Conference-leading Miami Heat shoot down an inspired Charlotte Bobcats team 99-94 on Monday. James made 13 of his 14 field goal attempts – adding eight assists and eight rebounds to flirt with a triple double – in a red-hot display that allowed the Heat to prevail in a surprisingly competitive test against the struggling Bobcats. … 
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THE HAGUE (Reuters) – Hundreds of football matches have been fixed in a global betting scam run from Singapore, police said on Monday, in a blow to the image of the world's most popular sport and a multi-billion dollar industry. About 680 suspicious matches including qualifying games for the World Cup and European Championships, and the Champions League for top European club sides, have been identified in an inquiry by European police forces, the European anti-crime agency Europol, and national prosecutors. "This is a sad day for European football," said Rob Wainwright, director of Europol. … 
NEW YORK (AP) -- Joe Flacco's victory tour Monday included a stop in New York to appear on CBS' "Late Show" with David Letterman. 
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The U.S. team worked out at FIU in preparation for its match Wednesday against Honduras. 
MIAMI - The US national team will play 10 World Cup qualifiers this year, and they know that every single one counts. But playing three of their first CONCACAF Hexagonal games on the road has greatly amplified the need for a strong start to what could prove to be the States' toughest He x experience yet. 
(Reuters) – Super Bowl gambling in Nevada rose to a record $98.9 million and the state's sports books cashed in when the Baltimore Ravens upset the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football Leagu e's (NFL) title game. The value of bets place in Nevada's 183 sports books was 5 percent higher than the $93.9 million wagered on last year's Super Bowl between the New York Giants and New England Patriots, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Nevada sports books kept a combined $7.2 million from Super Bowl bets, or 7.3 percent of the total wagers placed, unaudited figures showed. … 
THE HAGUE (Reuters) – Hundreds of soccer matches have been fix ed in a global betting scam run from Singapore, police said on Monday, in a blow to the image of the world's most popular sport and a multi-billion dollar industry. About 680 suspicious matches including qualifying games for the World Cup and European Championships, and the Champions League for top European club sides, have been identified in an inquiry by European police forces, the European anti-crime agency Europol, and national prosecutors. "This is a sad day for European football," said Rob Wainwright, director of Europol. … 
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – The company in charge of preparing the Mineirao stadium for the 2014 World Cup was fined one million Brazilian reals on Monday for a series of serious shortcomings which became apparent when the stadium was reopened last weekend. The stadium in the state capital Belo Horizonte, also a venue for this year's Confederations Cup, hosted the Cruzeiro-Atletico Mineiro derby on Sunday but problems were identified with access points, car parks, bars and water supply. … 
Brazil's players celebrate with their trophy after defeating Portugal in the final game of the U-20 World Cup soccer tournament in Bogota, Colombia, Saturday Aug. 20, 2011. Brazil defeated Portugal 3-2 on extra ti me and won the U-20 World Cup championship. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan) 
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LEWIS CENTER, Ohio - The Columbus Crew have one more international player on their shopping list, and they won't have to go far to find him. 
Micheal Bradley, left, Joey Altidore, center, and Jose Torres battle for the ball during a U.S. Men's National Team practice at the FIU Soccer Stadium, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Miami. The team is gathering in Miami prior to traveling to face Honduras in the opening match of Final Round qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Feb. 6 in San Pedro Sula. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter) 
Coach Jurgen Klinsmann slams the ball to the ground during a U.S. Men's National Team practice at the FIU Soccer Stadium, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Miami. The team is gathering in Miami prior to traveling to face Honduras in the opening match of Final Round qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Feb. 6 in San Pedro Sula. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter) 
Maurice Edu, left, and Geoff Cameron battle for the ball as the U.S. Men's National Team trains at the FIU Soccer Stadium, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Miami. The team is gathering in Miami prior to traveling to face Honduras in the opening match of Final Round qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Feb. 6 in San Pedro Sula. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter) 
Michael Bradley stretches during the U.S. Men's National Team practice at the FIU Soccer Stadium, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Miami. The team is gathering in Miami prior to traveling to face Honduras in the opening match of Final Round qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Feb. 6 in San Pedro Sula. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter) 
DETROIT/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Chrysler Group LLC was once again one of the big winners in the Super Bowl ad battle, scor ing with a military-themed spot narrated by Oprah Winfrey and another highlighting farmers that underscored the automaker's attempts to rehabilitate its image by playing to viewers' patriotism. The commercials Chrysler aired during Sunday's Super Bowl continued a winning trend that started two years ago with a spot featuring Eminem and last year's popular two-minute ad starring Clint Eastwood. … 
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FILE – In this Nov. 17, 2012, file photo, Nuremberg's Timothy Chandler of the U.S., left, and Bayern's David Alaba of Austria, right, challenge for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match in Nuremberg, southern Germany. Defender Timmy Chandler is set to commit his future to the Americans rather than leave open the possibility of playing for Germany. With regular ri ght back Steve Cherundolo sidelined by a knee injury, Chandler appears likely to start Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, when the U.S. opens the final round of World Cup qualifying at Honduras. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer, File) 
LONDON (Reuters) &# 8211; The aura Rafa Nadal usually carries on court may take a while to return when the Spaniard finally begins his comeback in Chile this week, according to world number three Andy Murray. Injury-hit Nadal has not played a match since a shock defeat by outsider Lukas Rosol at Wimbledon last June but will test his suspect knee in Vina del Mar on Wednesday when he takes on Argentine Guido Pella or a qualifier in the claycourt event. World No. … 
LONDON (Reuters) – Olympic champion Andy Murray is demanding more blood testin g in tennis to avoid the kind of damaging doping scandals that continue to plague cycling. World number three Murray, runner-up at last month's Australian Open to Novak Djokovic, feels the sport's authorities need to invest more heavily in anti-doping programs, even if it means siphoning funds from players' prize money. "I've been asked a lot lately if tennis is clean or not but I don't know how you judge if a sport is clean," Murray told reporters on Monday at Queen's Club in west London. … 
CARSON, Calif. - Omar Gonzalez's call-up for the US national team's World Cup qualifier in Honduras certainly didn't surprise LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena. The only real stunner is why it took so long. 
Maybe it's just a fish story. Or maybe he's just flip-flopping. 
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — NFL officials were sure they'd get the Super Bowl finished on Sunday night. 
The Manchester United defender has not appeared for the Three Lions since June 2011, but has maintained he would still jump at the chance to represent his country 
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Benny Feilhaber has finally joined his new club - even if he has to wait until the end of the week to get on the training pitch with his teammates. 
MIAMI - World Cup qualifying visits to Central American hornets' nests like San Pedro Sula, Honduras, have always been challenging for the US national team (and the rest of CONCACAF, for that matter).