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FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Jessica Jerome of the USA jumps in the first round of competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Spela Rogelj of Slovenia jumps in the first round of competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Abby Hughes of the USA jumps in the first round of competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Jessica Jerome of the USA jumps in the first round of competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Sonny Bill under fire after shortened boxing bout
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams’s boxing career plumbed a new depth of farce on Friday when he claimed a controversial victory over a middle-aged South African who had him on the ropes before the bout was cut short by two rounds. The 27-year-old was in trouble at the end of his sixth professional fight in Brisbane against 44-year-old Francois Botha, and jeers rang out from the crowd when he was announced winner after 10 rounds. …

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Eva Logar of Slovenia jumps in the first round of competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

LeBron continues hot streak as Heat burn Clippers
MIAMI (Reuters) – LeBron James equalled a franchise record with his fourth straight 30-point game as the Miami Heat routed the Los Angeles Clippers 111-89 on Friday. James put up 30 points with 9 of 11 shooting before sitting out most of the fourth quarter as Eastern Conference leaders and defending champions Miami dominated a Clippers team who are placed third in the West. The Heat’s victory was even more impressive given they were without center Chris Bosh and shooting guard Ray Allen who were both missing with flu. …

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Anja Tepes of Slovenia jumps in the first round of competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Anja Tepes of Slovenia jumps in the first round of competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Atsuko Tanaka of Japan jumps in the first round of competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Abby Hughes of the USA jumps in the first round of competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Anja Tepes of Slovenia jumps in the first round of competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Yuki Ito of Japan jumps in the first round of competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Atsuko Tanaka of Japan jumps in the first round of competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

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FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Melanie Faisst of Germany jumps in the first round of competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Melanie Faisst of Germany jumps in the first round of competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Bryant leads Lakers over Bobcats 100-93
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Even though Kobe Bryant and the Lakers were able to escape with a 100-93 win Friday night over the Charlotte Bobcats, the Los Angeles star was left feeling "irritated" after the game.

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Ulrike Graessler of Germany jumps in the first round of competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

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Sounders could bring Joseph into fold
TUKWILA -- One of the most recognizable players in Major League Soccer appeared in unfamiliar surroundings Friday as defensive midfielder Shalrie Joseph trained with the Seattle Sounders FC.

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Lindsey Van of the USA jumps in the practice round before competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Sarah Hendrickson of the USA jumps in the practice round of competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Rugby-Sonny Bill under fire after shortened boxing bout
MELBOURNE, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams’s boxing career plumbed a new depth of farce on Friday when he claimed a controversial victory over a middle-aged South African who had him on the ropes before the bout was cut short by two rounds. The 27-year-old was in trouble at the end of his sixth professional fight in Brisbane against 44-year-old Francois Botha, and jeers rang out from the crowd when he was announced winner after 10 rounds. …

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Sara Takanashi of Japan jumps in the practice round before competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Sarah Hendrickson of the USA jumps in the practice round of competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Sara Takanashi of Japan jumps in the practice round before competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup Zao - Day 1
YAMAGATA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 09: Sarah Hendrickson of the USA jumps in the practice round of competition during day one of the FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup at Zao Jump Stadium on February 9, 2013 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

NBA-LeBron continues hot streak as Heat burn Clippers
MIAMI, Feb 8 (Reuters) – LeBron James equalled a franchise record with his fourth straight 30-point game as the Miami Heat routed the Los Angeles Clippers 111-89 on Friday. James put up 30 points with 9 of 11 shooting before sitting out most of the fourth quarter as Eastern Conference leaders and defending champions Miami dominated a Clippers team who are placed third in the West. The Heat’s victory was even more impressive given they were without center Chris Bosh and shooting guard Ray Allen who were both missing with flu. …

Ghana and Mali contest the bronze again
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Mali and Ghana meet to decide the bronze medal at the African Nations Cup for a second successive tournament on Saturday. Mali beat Ghana a year ago in Malabo to take third place at the last edition in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon and Saturday’s match in Port Elizabeth will go to the side best able to put aside the trauma of missing out on the final again. Mali were given a thrashing by Nigeria in their last-four clash in Durban, conceding three first-half goals before losing 4-1. …

Soccer-Ghana and Mali contest the bronze again
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Mali and Ghana meet to decide the bronze medal at the African Nations Cup for a second successive tournament on Saturday. Mali beat Ghana a year ago in Malabo to take third place at the last edition in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon and Saturday’s match in Port Elizabeth will go to the side best able to put aside the trauma of missing out on the final again. Mali were given a thrashing by Nigeria in their last-four clash in Durban, conceding three first-half goals before losing 4-1. …

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UPDATE 1-NBA results
Feb 9 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the NBA games on Friday (home team in CAPS) WASHINGTON 89 Brooklyn 74 LA Lakers 100 CHARLOTTE 93 Toronto 100 INDIANA 98 (OT) New Orleans 111 ATLANTA 100 DETROIT 119 San Antonio 109 CLEVELAND 119 Orlando 108

Soccer-Ghana and Mali contest the bronze again
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Mali and Ghana meet to decide the bronze medal at the African Nations Cup for a second successive tournament on Saturday. Mali beat Ghana a year ago in Malabo to take third place at the last edition in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon and Saturday’s match in Port Elizabeth will go to the side best able to put aside the trauma of missing out on the final again. Mali were given a thrashing by Nigeria in their last-four clash in Durban, conceding three first-half goals before losing 4-1. …

Wallace calls induction biggest day of career
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Rusty Wallace touched o n his early days trying to make it as a professional race car driver, the lessons he learned from NASCAR's pioneers and his relentless push to drive for Roger Penske in an energetic acceptance into the Hall of Fame.

Spurs' streak ends in 119-109 loss to Pistons
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Greg Monroe had 26 points and 16 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons snapped San Antonio's 11-game winning streak with a 119-109 victory over the short-handed Spurs on Friday night.

Music Juanes
FILE – In this June 10, 2010 file photo, Juanes performs at the opening concert for the soccer World Cup at Orlando stadium in Soweto, South Africa. Juanes, from Colombia, will perform at the Grammy Awards ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)

Peters leads No. 5 Duke past Virginia 62-41
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) -- Haley Peters scored 16 points and No. 5 Duke used a 21-5 run spanning the halves to overcome a slow start and win its 20th consecutive game against Virginia, 62-41.

A Rocky Romance
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Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Pebble Beach National Pro-Am scores
Feb 9 (Infostrada Sports) – Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Friday in Pebble Beach, California -8 Ted Potter Jr. (U.S.) 67 67 Brandt Snedeker (U.S.) 66 68 -7 Fredrik Jacobson (Sweden) 71 66 John Merrick (U.S.) 68 67 Hunter Mahan (U.S.) 66 69 Patrick Reed (U.S.) 68 69 -6 Patrick Cantlay (U.S.) 66 70 Nick O’Hern (Australia) 70 66 James Hahn (U.S.) 71 65 Jason Day (Australia) 68 68 -5 Russell Knox (Britain) 64 73 Chris Kirk (U.S.) 71 68 Justin Hicks (U.S.) 71 68 Retief Goosen (South Africa) 71 68 Sean O’Hair (U.S.) 70 67 Matt Every (U.S.) 67 70 -4 Pat Perez (U.S. …

Owens honored by friend Pearson at Hall of Fame
Former NASCAR driver Buddy Baker flashes a thumbs-up to the media as he arrives for the induction of his father, Buck Baker, into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Friday Feb. 8, 2013, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Owens honored by friend Pearson at Hall of Fame
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- It was only fitti ng that Cotton Owens was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame by David Pearson, the driver who won him a championship and was a devoted friend long after their racing careers ended.

UPDATE 1-Golf-Sizzling Snedeker in tie for Pebble Beach lead
* Snedeker shoots a 68 to join Potter at the top * Defending champion Mickelson trails by six shots (Adds Snedeker quotes, detail) Feb 8 (Reuters) – FedExCup champion Brandt Snedeker, the hottest player on the PGA Tour this year, took advantage of ideal scoring conditions by charging into a share of the second-round lead at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Friday. The fast-talking American fired a flawless four-under-par 68 on a glorious sun-splashed afternoon at Spyglass Hill, one of three venues for this week’s pro-am celebrity event, to post an eight-under total of 134. …

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Fotos de la semana: 01 - 08 de febrero
UTAH, EE.UU: La estadounidense Annalisa Drew no mantuvo el equilibrio y cayó durante la final del FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup. (Foto: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Fotos de la semana: 01 - 08 de febrero
UTAH, EE.UU: La australiana Laura Peel en acción durante el FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup. (Foto: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Maria Hoefl-Riesch wins super-combined world title
SCHLADMING, Austria (AP) — Olympic champion Maria Hoefl-Riesch of Germany bounced back from a disappointing World Cup season to win the super-combined at the skiing world championships on Friday.

Sizzling Snedeker in tie for Pebble Beach lead
(Reuters) – FedExCup champion Brandt Snedeker, the hottest pl ayer on the PGA Tour this year, took advantage of ideal scoring conditions by charging into a share of the second-round lead at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Friday. The fast-talking American fired a flawless four-under-par 68 on a glorious sun-splashed afternoon at Spyglass Hill, one of three venues being used for this week's pro-am celebrity event, to post an eight-under total of 134. …

Golf-Sizzling Snedeker in tie for Pebble Beach lead
Feb 8 (Reuters) – FedExCup champion Brandt Snedeker, the hottest player on the PGA Tour this year, took advantage of ideal scoring conditions by charging into a share of the second-round lead at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Friday. The fast-talking American fired a flawless four-under-par 68 on a glorious sun-splashed afternoon at Spyglass Hill, one of three venues being used for this week’s pro-am celebrity event, to post an eight-under total of 134. …

Snedeker in contention for 3rd straight week
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- Brandt Snedeker goes into the weekend at Pebble Beach with another chance to win, this time without golf's biggest stars in his way.

Timbers confirm Dike has torn ACL, sidelined until August
With his future looking brighter than ever, Portland Timbers forward Bright Dike has suffered another injury setback.

With Sanchez in fold, Warzycha says Crew can redo 2008
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The first salvo was delivered by Columbus Crew president Mark McCullers on Jan. 20. That's when he told MLSoccer.com, in the wake Milovan Mirosevic's return to Chile, that there was a plan to fill out the skeleton roster with not only quantity but quality.

Arena: Donovan may not return until season is underway
CARSON, Calif. - The biggest question facing the LA Galaxy this preseason - when will Landon Donovan rejoin the club? - hasn't been settled, and head coach/general manager Bruce Arena acknowledged Friday that it's possible his captain won't arrive until the season is under way.

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76ers' Richardson out for season with knee injury
(Reuters) – Philadelphia 76ers guard Jason Richardson will miss the rest of the National Basketball Association season with a knee injury, the team said on Friday. The 32-year -old shooting guard, who has missed his team's last eight games will have surgery at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York on a date yet to be confirmed. Renowned for his extravagant slam dunks, Richardson has started 33 games for the 76ers this season, averaging 10.5 points and 3.8 rebounds. …

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NZ crush Lanka
Sri Lanka 103 all out in 42 ovs (Dilani Surangika 34; Lea Tahuhu 4/27). New Zealand 108 for two in 23 ovs (Frances Mackay 39 not out, Suzie Bates 37). New Zealand won by 8 wkts.

WI go past SA
South Africa 230/7 in 50 ovs (T. Chetty 45). West Indies 234/8 in 45.3 ovs (Kycia 46; D. van Niekerk 3/47). West Indies won by 2 wickets.

Ashraf blames 'security fears'
[PCB general manager (media) Nadeem Sarwar had told The Telegraph on January 31: "We have no issues at all... Our players are happy with the arrangements.] (agencies)

Australia win thriller
Australia 147 in 44.4 ovs (S. Coyte 44; Shrubsole 3/24). England 145 in 47.3 ovs (L. Greenway 49). Australia won by 2 runs.

NBA-76ers' Richardson out for season with knee injury
Feb 8 (Reuters) – Philadelphia 76ers guard Jason Richardson will miss the rest of the National Basketball Association season with a knee injury, the team said on Friday. The 32-year-old shooting guard, who has missed his team’s last eight games will have surgery at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York on a date yet to be confirmed. Renowned for his extravagant slam dunks, Richardson has started 33 games for the 76ers this season, averaging 10.5 points and 3.8 rebounds. …

Schilling incident in 2008 a closed book, says MLB
(Reuters) – Major League Baseball (MLB) says it fully investigated a 2008 incident in which former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling was allegedly advised by a team emplo yee to take performance-enhancing drugs before the matter was closed. In an interview with ESPN Radio earlier this week, three-times World Series champion Schilling claimed he had been offered drugs by a Red Sox employee that year as "a potential path" for him to continue his pitching career. …

CJX30. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Gold medal winner Natalie Geisenberger of Germany (C) celebrates with silver medal winner Julia Clukey of The United States (L) and bronze medal winner Alex Gough of Canada (R) following the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenbe rg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER
CJX30. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Gold medal winner Natalie Geisenberger of Germany (C) celebrates with silver medal winner Julia Clukey of The United States (L) and bronze medal winner Alex Gough of Canada (R) following the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER

CJX31. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Natalie Geisenberger of Germany celebrates her gold medal finish of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER
CJX31. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Natalie Geisenberger of Germany celebrates her gold medal finish of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER

CJX32. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Natalie Geisenberger of Germany smiles after her gold medal finish of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER
CJX32. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Natalie Geisenberger of Germany smiles after her gold medal finish of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER

NFL greats appear in PSA favoring gun law reforms
NEW YORK (AP) -- NFL greats Emmitt Smith, Deion Sanders, Michael Irvin, LaDainian Tomlinson and Marshall Faulk are appearing in a public service announcement in favor of gun law reforms.

2011 Derby winner Animal Kingdom making final stateside start Saturday
On Saturday, 2011 Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom will make the final stateside start of his star-crossed career when he faces multiple Grade I winner Point of Entry and four others in the Grade I Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap.

CJX33. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Natalie Geisenberger of Germany smiles after her gold medal finish of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER
CJX33. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Natalie Geisenberger of Germany smiles after her gold medal finish of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER

CJX35. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Alex Gough of Canada waves to the crowd after her silver medal finish of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER
CJX35. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Alex Gough of Canada waves to the crowd after her silver medal finish of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER

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Power company takes blame for Super Bowl outage
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The company that supplied electricity to the Super Bowl took the blame Friday for the power outage that brought the big game to a halt, explaining that a device designed specifically to prevent a blackout failed and plunged the game into darkness for more than half an hour.

Animal Kingdom tries for 1 more US win
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Animal Kingdom will try for one more victory in the United States on Saturday before heading overseas.

AP source: LSU in talks to bring in Cameron as OC
A person familiar with the situation says former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron is in talks with LSU coach Les Miles to run the Tigers’ offense.

Baseball-Schilling incident in 2008 a closed book, says MLB
Feb 8 (Reuters) – Major League Baseball (MLB) says it fully investigated a 2008 incident in which former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling was allegedly advised by a team employee to take performance-enhancing drugs before the matter was closed. In an interview with ESPN Radio earlier this week, three-times World Series champion Schilling claimed he had been offered drugs by a Red Sox employee that year as “a potential path” for him to continue his pitching career. …

CJX34. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Tatjana Hufner of Germany slides during the final heat of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER
CJX34. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Tatjana Hufner of Germany slides during the final heat of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER

CJX27. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Anke Wischnewski of Germany reacts to her fourth place finish of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER
CJX27. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Anke Wischnewski of Germany reacts to her fourth place finish of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER

CJX26. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Anke Wischnewski of Germany slides during her fourth place finish of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER
CJX26. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Anke Wischnewski of Germany slides during her fourth place finish of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER

CJX25. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Julia Clukey of The United States celebrates her silver medal finish of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER
CJX25. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Julia Clukey of The United States celebrates her silver medal finish of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER

CJX29. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Natalie Geisenberger of Germany celebrates her gold medal finish of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER
CJX29. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Natalie Geisenberger of Germany celebrates her gold medal finish of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER

CJX28. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Natalie Geisenberger of Germany celebrates her gold medal finish of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER
CJX28. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Natalie Geisenberger of Germany celebrates her gold medal finish of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER

CJX24. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Aileen Frisch of Germany slides during the final heat of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER
CJX24. Lake Placid (United States), 08/02/2013.- Aileen Frisch of Germany slides during the final heat of the Women's Luge competition of the FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, USA 08 February 2013. EFE/EPA/CJ GUNTHER

Argentine midfielder joins Columbus Crew
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Crew have agreed to terms with 25-year-old Argentine midfielder Matias Sanchez, who played from 2008-12 with Estudiantes of his country’s Primera Division.

Brazil's Carnival erupts, but in some cities the samba is silent
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazil's Carnival celebrations cut loose on Friday, but the parades, block parties and overall festivities began under the pall of a recent nightclub fire that killed 238 people in the southern city of Santa Maria. Even as the mayor of Rio de Janei ro handed over the keys of the city to King Momo, the ceremonial figurehead of Brazil's best-known Carnival celebrations, the mourning continued. President Dilma Rousseff attended a mass in honor of the fire victims at the cathedral in Brasilia, the capital, on Thursday night. …

Is Petrobras Worth A Dime?
Why Barclays maintains an equal weight recommendation on Brazil’s struggling oil firm Petrobras.

Erik Guay closing in on Canadian skiing history
Erik Guay has been dubbed as one of the handful of Canadian athletes to watch closely ahead of the 2014 Sochi Olympics. The 31-year-old Mont-Tremblant, Que., native is in his 14th year as a member of Canada's national alpine ski ... Continue reading ->