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Beast could miss four months of action

The Sharks may be without the services of Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira for up to four months after he fractured his ankle.
Hussey lifts Australia's rain-hit innings

David Hussey smashed an unbeaten 61 from 30 deliveries to lift Australia to 216/5 in a rain-shortened 32-over innings against India.
Britain set up final against Argentina

Great Britain beat Germany to set up a Champions Trophy final Argentina, who beat Netherlands on penalties.
Broken toe rules Lee out of series

Australian paceman Brett Lee will miss the entire ODI series against India and Sri Lanka after being diagnosed with a broken toe.
Donaire wins featherweight title

Nonito Donaire took a spit decision against Wilfredo Vazquez of Puerto Rico to win the WBO junior featherweight title.

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Aussies too good for India
Australia have comfortably defeated India in a rain interrupted Tri-Series opener at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Coolboy wins SA Marathon Champs
Coolboy Ngamole made a strong bid for the Olympic Games, setting his second qualifying time to win the SA Marathon Championships.
SA women, Belgium draw
The South African women's hockey team threw away a two-goal lead to draw with Belgium in their Test in Randburg.
India's Yuvraj Singh has cancer
Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy in the United States.
Levin extends Phoenix lead
Spencer Levin held his nerve over the tricky closing stretch to move six shots clear after the third round of the Phoenix Open.

New England Patriots dramatically different than team upset by Giants in Super ...
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By Anwar S. Richardson | arichar2@mlive.com AP PhotoThis catch by David Tyree secured Super Bowl XLII for the New York Giants over the New England Patriots. It was also Tyree's last catch in his NFL career. INDIANAPOLIS -- New England Patriots ...
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Levin extends lead at Phoenix Open
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ahead of Webb Simpson, who made a run on the back nine. He threatened to get within three shots at one point, but just missed a long birdie putt at 16. An ill-timed bogey at No. 17 dropped Simpson further back, and he finished with a leaderboard.
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Lin's career night leads Knicks over Nets, 99-92
Wall Street Journal
AP NEW YORK — Jeremy Lin cut through the Nets' defense all night before he was finally surrounded. As teammates hugged him at center court while Pearl Jam's "Jeremy" blasted through the arena, it was clear the New York Knicks had finally found a spark.
Roundup: Thanks to Lin, Knicks finally pull out a winBoston Globe
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Packers' Rodgers named NFL MVP
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Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers speaks after receiving the AP MVP Player of the Year during the inaugural NFL Honors show Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Indianapolis.The New York Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football's Super Bowl ...
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Trotter: Examining this year's Hall of Fame class
CNN
Hall of Fame voter and Sports Illustrated writer Jim Trotter takes us through the HOF voting process and gives some insight into this year's difficult selections. Despite appearing in three Super Bowls and winning two, Bill Parcells was not voted into ...
Martin receives Hall passBoston.com
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Triesman welcomes Terry decision
Former Football Association chief Lord Triesman tells the BBC it was right to strip John Terry of the England captaincy.
Yuvraj diagnosed with lung cancer
India batsman Yuvraj Singh is undergoing treatment for cancer in the United States, his physiotherapist confirms.
Cavendish fit for Team Sky debut
British cyclist Mark Cavendish is declared fit to make his Team Sky debut in the opening stage of the Tour of Qatar.
Cold weather hits sport fixtures
Derby v Nottingham Forest is called off in the Championship on safety grounds, along with all three UK horse racing meetings.
GB set up final against Argentina
Great Britain beat Germany 2-0 through Sarah Thomas and Ashleigh Ball' to reach a first Champions Trophy final.

Martin, 4 linemen make Hall of Fame (AP)

AP - Curtis Martin has gone from the mean streets of Pittsburgh to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL Honors (AP)

AP - Trying to do his best "Tebowing," Alec Baldwin got a bit of help on stage.
Ex-MLB pitcher Penny signs with Softbank Hawks (AP)
AP - The Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League have signed former major league pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year contract.
Boeljon wins Australian Ladies Masters by 1 shot (AP)
AP - Christel Boeljon birdied the final hole to win the Australian Ladies Masters by one stroke Sunday.
Pepperdine comes close, falls to No. 24 Gonzaga (AP)

AP - Marty Wilson knows it's going to take some time for his team to regularly be among the upper echelon of the West Coast Conference.