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Top-ranked Kansas handles slumping Texas
Marcus Morris scored 18 points to lead No. 1 Kansas to an 80-68 victory over No. 14 Texas on Monday night.
For Drew Brees, Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl victory is sinking in
The Saints and their fans awoke Monday to the realization that the once lovable losers from New Orleans were Super Bowl champions for the first time in the club's 43-year history after Sunday's 31-17 triumph over the Indianapolis Colts.
No. 5 Nova dismantles No. 4 WVU's win streak
Scottie Reynolds scored 19 of his 21 points in the final 13 minutes and Villanova (No. 5 ESPN/USA Today, No. 4 AP) held off West Virginia (No. 4, No. 5) 82-75 on Monday night.
Newly reinstated WR Donte' Stallworth cut by Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns terminated the contract of wide receiver Donte' Stallworth Monday.
Carter's 48 points help Magic rally past Hornets
Vince Carter scored 48 points to help the Magic rally past the Hornets on Monday.
Kansas keeps grip on top spot in ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll
Losses on the road sent Villanova and Michgan State tumbling in this week's ESPN/USA Today men's basketball poll -- which once again is led by Kansas.
Seattle Mariners left-hander Cliff Lee has minor foot surgery
The Seattle Mariners say left-hander Cliff Lee is recovering from minor left foot surgery and will be limited when pitchers and catchers report to spring training this month.
Danica Patrick to race in Daytona Nationwide event
The Danica Patrick circus at Daytona will continue with the IndyCar Series driver making her NASCAR debut in Saturday's Nationwide Series race.
Odds on Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts to win 2011 Super Bowl
Peyton Manning and the Colts are favored to win next year's Super Bowl, according to odds released Monday by BetUS.com.
Bob Gainey resigns as Montreal Canadiens' GM, stays as consultant
Bob Gainey is resigning as the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens.
Steve Phillips in interview: 'I'm fully responsible for what I did'
Steve Phillips, the former ESPN baseball analyst and New York Mets general manager, said Monday that he knew he had a sex addiction problem in August of 2009 -- two months before he was fired from his role with the network.
Owner Jim Pohlad reiterates Minnesota Twins' desire to retain catcher Joe Mauer
Twins owner Jim Pohlad says he's staying out of contract negotiations with catcher Joe Mauer.
Chicago White Sox unretire Luis Aparicio's No. 11 so Omar Vizquel can wear it
Chicago White Sox unretire Luis Aparicio's No. 11 so Omar Vizquel can wear it.
Milwaukee Brewers building statue of Bud Selig outside Miller Park
The Brewers are erecting a statue of baseball commissioner Bud Selig outside Miller Park and will unveil it on Aug. 24.

Colts.com Football News
'THESE GUYS CAN HOLD THEIR HEADS UP'
http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=89c93479-420d-4c2a-a4aa-56ef6cdbbe97 - The Colts, while disappointed in a 31-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV Sunday, had much about which to be proud in 2009, Head Coach Jim Caldwell said.
HEARTBREAK IN MIAMI
http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=ee3433ce-20d3-4747-8710-6f95eea58651 - After jumping out to a 10-0 lead, the Colts seemed poised to capture their second Super Bowl championship in four years. But an onside kick to open the second half swung the game's momentum.
'A BITTER PILL TO SWALLOW'
http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=afdf955c-7294-46b5-8c59-66107c85f447 - The New Orleans Saints beat the Colts, 31-17, in Super Bowl XLIV at Sun Life Stadium in South Florida Sunday night.
A GALLANT EFFORT
http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=a42e40c3-299f-47f2-8f2c-607a14a132fb - Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney played through an ankle injury in Super Bowl XLIV, starting and registering a first-half sack in an effort Colts Head Coach Jim Caldwell called 'gallant.'
COLTS FALL IN SUPER BOWL XLIV
http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=19f02af7-3cfd-41f1-b734-681ff01ff449 - After taking a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, the Colts saw their advantage slip away late in the second half and lost Super Bowl XLIV to the New Orleans Saints, 31-17.

NBA.com: Pacers News
Danny Granger To Miss 4-6 Weeks
Danny Granger left Conseco Fieldhouse without comment Monday afternoon. But how he left the arena, and where he was going, said a lot.

ESPN.com - NFL
For Drew Brees, Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl victory is sinking in
The Saints and their fans awoke Monday to the realization that the once lovable losers from New Orleans were Super Bowl champions for the first time in the club's 43-year history after Sunday's 31-17 triumph over the Indianapolis Colts.
Newly reinstated WR Donte' Stallworth cut by Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns terminated the contract of wide receiver Donte' Stallworth Monday.
Super Bowl seen by 106 million, bests "M*A*S*H" finale for all-time TV viewership record
The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M*A*S*H" to become the most-watched program in television history.
Odds on Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts to win 2011 Super Bowl
Peyton Manning and the Colts are favored to win next year's Super Bowl, according to odds released Monday by BetUS.com.
Tom Brady's bonus could speed up extension talk with New England Patriots
Tom Brady and the Pats are expected to negotiate an extension that will likely make him one of the highest paid players in the NFL.
Chicago Bears' Mike Martz: 'Real strong connection' with Jay Cutler
The Bears' Mike Martz said he has a 'real strong connection' with Jay Cutler.
Leaders talk wording of San Francisco 49ers stadium measure
Santa Clara city leaders are set to discuss the final wording of the ballot measure for a proposed stadium for the San Francisco 49ers.
Commissioner Roger Goodell says NFL needs more investment revenue
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell predicts players' salaries will still grow under a new labor agreement, even if their share of revenue is reduced as owners have proposed.
Warren Sapp released on bond following domestic battery arrest
Former NFL star Warren Sapp has been released from jail on $1,500 bond, a day after being arrested in Miami Beach on charges he choked a woman in his hotel room.
Tim Tebow's Super Bowl ad hits light-hearted note
Even the long-awaited Super Bowl ad from conservative group Focus on the Family came with a punchline Sunday night.
Kansas City Chiefs' Brian Waters receives Man of the Year award
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell revealed Sunday that Brian Waters of the Kansas City Chiefs was this season's winner of the Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
Miami Dolphins' Tony McDaniel out of jail following arrest
Officials say Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Tony McDaniel is out of jail after being arrested and accused of domestic violence.
Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen says he wants receiver Brandon Marshall back for 2010 season
Broncos owner Pat Bowlen and receiver Brandon Marshall fell onto the same page last week, both saying they'd like the two-time Pro Bowler to return next season.
Sources: Rey Maualuga of Cincinnati Bengals will enter rehab
Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga will check into the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif., later this month for at least 30 days, according to multiple NFL sources.
New Orleans Saints face offseason glut of expiring contracts
While the players of the New Orleans Saints pushed them into the Super Bowl, it's the team's front office personnel who face a tall order after Sunday's game.

ESPN.com - NBA
NBA Rookie Rankings: The Big 5
David Thorpe breaks down the five best rookies and updates the progress on other first-rounders.
Carter's 48 points help Magic rally past Hornets
Vince Carter scored 48 points to help the Magic rally past the Hornets on Monday.
Lakers beat Spurs with Kobe, Bynum on bench
Pau Gasol had 21 points and 19 rebounds to lead five players in double figures, and the Lakers beat the Spurs 101-89 Monday night.
Ankle could keep Kobe Bryant out of All-Star Game
Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum missed Monday's Lakers game, and Bryant could sit out the All-Star Game.
Terry has 36 as Mavs rally to knock off Warriors
The Mavericks rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Warriors 127-117 on Monday night.

Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce pulled from practice, questionable for Wednesday
Doc Rivers indicated that the Celtics pulled captain Paul Pierce out of practice Monday afternoon to rest his sprained left mid-foot injury.
Minnesota Timberwolves won't trade key player this month
Timberwolves boss David Kahn says he won't trade any of the team's core players this month.
Delonte West's return uncertain for Cleveland Cavaliers
Delonte West could return to the Cavaliers' lineup when Cleveland hosts New Jersey on Tuesday.
NBA union VP and Orlando Magic center Adonal Foyle calls owners' CBA offer 'ludicrous'
In the strongest comments yet by a players' union official since NBA owners made a new collective bargaining proposal, first vice president Adonal Foyle of the Magic said the offer put forth last week by commissioner David Stern's office was "ludicrous."
Tyson Chandler nears return to Charlotte Bobcats from foot injury
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler is close to returning from a foot injury that has sidelined him for 22 games.
Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman replaces Brandon Roy in All-Star game
Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman was named to the Western Conference All-Star team, replacing Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, who has an injured right hamstring.
Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng misses practice with hurt shoulder
Bulls forward Luol Deng missed practice on Monday because of tendinitis in his right shoulder, but he is expected to play Tuesday night.
Cleveland Cavaliers lose water fountains over health concerns
The Cavaliers have removed drinking fountains from their arena to limit the spread of disease.
Snowed-out Washington Wizards-Atlanta Hawks game on March 11
The snowed out game between the Hawks and the Wizards has been rescheduled for March 11.
Indiana Pacers lose Jeff Foster for season; Tyler Hansbrough out
Pacers center Jeff Foster will miss the rest of the season to have back surgery.
Report: Del Harris left New Jersey Nets after Rod Thorn's brush-off
Del Harris' resignation as an assistant coach for the New Jersey Nets last week came two days after Nets president Rod Thorn sent word Harris would not be the team's next head coach, according to a report in The (Newark) Star-Ledger.

ESPN.com - NHL
Bob Gainey resigns as Montreal Canadiens' GM, stays as consultant
Bob Gainey is resigning as the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens.
Kings' 9-game streak ends with loss to Ducks
Corey Perry had a goal and two assists, and the Ducks snapped the Kings' franchise-record nine-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory.
Richards' goal finishes Flyers' rally past Devils
Mike Richards scored the go-ahead goal with less than eight minutes left in the third period, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night.
Anaheim Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf sprains left ankle
Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf sprained his left ankle during the second period of Anaheim's game against the Kings.
Sharks hand Giguere first loss with Maple Leafs
Ryane Clowe scored with less than seven minutes left in the third period, leading the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night.
Yip finds net twice to lead Avalanche over Blues
Brandon Yip scored two goals, Chris Stewart had a goal and two assist and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Monday night.
Lombardi posts 5 points as Coyotes rout Oilers
Matthew Lombardi had two goals and three assists for a career-high five points and the Phoenix Coyotes routed sputtering Edmonton 6-1 on Monday night for their 36th victory, matching their total from last season.
Dallas Stars owner Tom Hicks discusses team's potential sale, financial situation
Dallas Stars owner Tom Hicks discusses the team's financial situation and potential sale.
Antti Niemi will start in net for the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday vs. the Dallas Stars
Antti Niemi will start in net for the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday vs. the Dallas Stars.
Colorado Avalanche's David Koci breaks right hand in fight with Blues
Colorado Avalanche forward David Koci broke his right hand in the team's game against the St. Louis Blues on Monday night.
Los Angeles Kings' Davis Drewiske returns after missing 15 games
Kings defenseman Davis Drewiske returned to the team's lineup after missing 15 games with an upper-body injury.

Dallas Stars activate Mike Ribeiro, but lose Steve Ott, Mark Fistric
Stars activate Mike Ribeiro, but lose Steve Ott (appendectomy), Mark Fistric (knee) for three-game road trip.
Boston Bruins' Johnny Boychuk suffers broken orbital bone, will be out 7-10 days
Bruins D Johnny Boychuk out 7-10 days with broken orbital bone
San Jose Sharks acquire defenseman Niclas Wallin from Carolina Hurricanes
The Sharks acquired Niclas Wallin from the Hurricanes on Sunday.
Injury forces Boston Bruins' David Krejci to leave game
Bruins center David Krejci missed all but three shifts of Sunday's win at Montreal with an undisclosed injury.

ESPN.com - NASCAR
What prodded Danica Patrick to race Nationwide at Daytona? ARCA success, money and seat time
Money and seat time are probably the primary reasons Danica Patrick will make her Nationwide Series debut at Daytona. Either way, it's a win-win for just about everyone.
NASCAR has made changes to put the sizzle back in the sport, but will it work?
You can't really turn back time, but NASCAR is hoping a few well-thought-out changes make all the difference in the world for the sport and its fans.
Danica Patrick to race in Daytona Nationwide event
The Danica Patrick circus at Daytona will continue with the IndyCar Series driver making her NASCAR debut in Saturday's Nationwide Series race.
Ex-Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Jr. to race Trucks at Daytona
Former Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Jr. will enter the NASCAR Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway.
Daytona 500: Mark Martin, Dale Earnhardt Jr. on front row
Hendrick Motorsports teammates Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. have secured the front row for next week's Daytona 500.
Danica Patrick finishes 6th in stock car debut
Bobby Gerhart's record-setting sixth victory at Daytona International Speedway was overshadowed by the successful stock car debut of IndyCar star Danica Patrick, who finished sixth Saturday in the crash-filled ARCA race.
Kevin Harvick wins Bud Shootout at Daytona
Kevin Harvick won the Budweiser Shootout for the second consecutive season, blowing past Greg Biffle in the exhibition race.
NASCAR approves a petition to delay the start time of this year's races at Texas Motor Speedway
NASCAR has approved a petition to delay the start time of this year's races at Texas Motor Speedway.
Richard Petty's wife, Lynda, diagnosed with central nervous system lymphoma
Lynda Petty, the wife of seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty, has been diagnosed with central nervous system lymphoma.
Joey Logano wins second NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown crown
Joey Logano raced to his second NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown victory Saturday night, holding off 16-year-old Sergio Pena.
Upstart Action Express Racing team pulls out surprise win at 24 Hours of Daytona
Joao Barbosa has powered Action Express Racing to the 24 Hours of Daytona title with an improbable victory in the organization's first appearance in the sports car endurance race.
NASCAR cuts series' race purses by 10 percent
NASCAR is cutting by about 10 percent the race winnings it will award teams in the Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Truck Series this season, officials confirmed on Friday.
NASCAR foundation to donate $250K for Haiti relief
The NASCAR Foundation will donate $250,000 toward relief help in Haiti, officials said on Saturday night at the Charlotte Bobcats' NBA game.
Denny Hamlin tears ACL, having surgery after season
NASCAR star Denny Hamlin, widely considered Jimmie Johnson's top threat in 2010, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee Friday playing pickup basketball, Hamlin told ESPN.com.
NASCAR will relax rules to let drivers 'mix it up'
NASCAR plans to relax some rules this season and encourage drivers to be more aggressive and show more emotion.
NASCAR gives teams list of substances banned under drug policy
NASCAR has added a list of banned substances for its drug testing policy to the 2010 rulebook that all teams have been provided, the body's vice president of racing operations said on Thursday.
Rick Hendrick adds second plane to help in Haiti earthquake relief
Hendrick Motorsports has added a second airplane to the Haitian earthquake relief effort, with both planes making daily flights into the devastated nation.


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