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2:40 PM

New Haven Open CEO elected to tennis Hall of Fame

Mike Davies, the chief executive officer of the New Haven Open tennis tournament, has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

2:40 PM

Mercedes tops F1 test; Lotus fastest 2012 car

The new Mercedes car topped Formula One preseason testing for a second straight day, while Lotus was quickest of the season's new competitors.

2:40 PM

Federer to face Isner in Davis Cup singles

Roger Federer will face John Isner in the second singles match Friday when Switzerland takes on the United States in the first round of the Davis Cup.

2:40 PM

Cavaliers guard Irving recovering from concussion

Cavaliers rookie guard Kyrie Irving is being evaluated at the Cleveland Clinic as he recovers from a concussion.

1:40 PM

World TeamTennis relocates S. California franchise

The Southern California franchise in the World TeamTennis Pro League is getting a new name and home court for the upcoming season.

1:40 PM

Church ad urges prayer for last-place Canadiens

It's come to this for the Montreal Canadiens: The Catholic church is asking people to pray for the last-place team.

1:40 PM

Chilean tennis star Fernando Gonzalez to retire

Chilean tennis star Fernando Gonzalez says he will retire next month because injuries no longer allow him to play at a top level.

12:40 PM

Spanish govt may sue French TV for doping skit

Spain's most senior sport minister says the government is considering legal action against a French TV station that poked fun at alleged ties to doping by athletes.

12:40 PM

Skaters still hold hope for Dutch skating marathon

Under leaden skies, a steady stream of Lycra-clad skaters duck slightly as they glide under one of the wooden bridges over the Zijlroade river that runs like a gray ribbon through this picturesque town on the route of the Eleven Cities Tour.

12:40 PM

Red Wings and Maple Leafs to play at Big House

Next year's Winter Classic could set an attendance record.

12:40 PM

Pols: 9/11 deserves license plate before NY Giants

A commemorative license plate for the New York Giants was unveiled hours after their Super Bowl victory.

12:40 PM

Djokovic gets wax figure in native Serbia

Novak Djokovic has met his match.

12:40 PM

Defending champs return to Boston Marathon

Reigning Boston Marathon champions Geoffrey Mutai and Caroline Kilel lead the field of elite runners for the 116th edition of the event.

12:40 PM

Cabrera-Bello shoots 63 in Dubai; McIlroy 3 back

Rafael Cabrera-Bello made nine birdies in his first 11 holes to finish at 9-under 63 Thursday for a two-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic.

10:40 AM

FA won't rush to replace Capello before Euro 2012

The head of the English Football Association says he will not rush to hire Fabio Capello's successor ahead of this year's European Championship.

10:40 AM

AP Enterprise: US Olympic's London gym nearly done

Think of it as "Colorado Springs East" a training spot for U.S. Olympians in London.

10:04 AM

No. 10 Duke stuns No. 5 North Carolina 85-84

Harrison Barnes shook off his nagging ankle injury and a series of undersized defenders to help No. 5 North Carolina take charge in the second half. He just couldn't finish off No. 10 Duke.

6:27 AM

King’s women living large atop Freedom Paul Sokoloski Opinion

It’s difficult to call the King’s College women’s basketball team pretty these days, after the Lady Monarchs have been winning so ugly.

9:40 AM

Injured Mattek-Sands of US loses in Paris

Injured American Bethanie Mattek-Sands lost to Roberta Vinci 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 Thursday in the second round of the Open GDF Suez.

1:40 AM

Bench leads Rockets to 103-96 win over Blazers

Chase Budinger had 22 points off the bench and the Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 103-96 on Wednesday night.

7:40 AM

Vania King reaches quarterfinals at Pattaya Open

Eighth-seeded Vania King advanced to the quarterfinals of the Pattaya Open by beating Alla Kudryavtseva of Russia 6-1, 6-3 Thursday.

6:40 AM

CAS bans 1997 Tour winner Jan Ullrich for 2 years

Sport's highest court has banned 1997 Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich for two years and stripped him of his third-place finish in the 2005 race for a doping violation.

10:40 AM

Day 2 of testimony in Va. lacrosse player's trial

Prosecutors will continue their case Thursday in the trial of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of killing his ex-girlfriend.

3:40 AM

Lewis, Kemp top Women's Australian Open

American Stacy Lewis and Australia's Sarah Kemp shared the Women's Australian Open lead at 4-under 69 on Thursday, leaving top-ranked Yani Tseng a stroke back in her bid to win the event for the third straight year.

1:40 AM

Perry's OT goal gives Ducks 3-2 win over Canes

All-Star Corey Perry scored at 2:14 of overtime to help the Anaheim Ducks beat the last-place Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Wednesday night for their second straight victory.

1:40 AM

Jokinen's hat trick leads Flames past Sharks 4-3

Olli Jokinen capitalized on a turnover by Colin White to break a third-period tie with his third goal of the game, and the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 Wednesday night.

1:20 AM

Horse racing group blasts state budget

HARRISBURG — A group representing Pennsylvania horse trainers, owners and breeders is warning that Gov. Tom Corbett’s budget could devastate the state’s horse racing industry.

1:20 AM

Kennedy 50-miler a unique challenge

SHAVERTOWN — In the spring of 1963, President John F. Kennedy strongly urged his military officers to become more active in the pursuit of physical fitness, resulting in numerous 50-mile events that took place all over the country.

1:20 AM

Woodlands main event features former wrestlers

Based on the background of the two fighters, it would make sense to assume the main event of PA Cage Fight 10 will come down to wrestling skills.

3:31 AM

Branyan, Yanks agree to contract

Russell Branyan has agreed to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees and will try to win a bench job as a corner infielder during spring training. The Yankees announced the deal Wednesday.

3:31 AM

Holmes staying put with Jets

It appears Santonio Holmes is sticking around — just as the New York Jets said he would. By remaining on the roster through the second day of the NFL’s waiver period Tuesday, the talented but troublesome wide receiver will get $15.25 million in guaranteed money over the next two seasons.

3:31 AM

Syracuse survives G-town

Kris Joseph scored a career-high 29 points, hitting a go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute of overtime, and No. 2 Syracuse beat 12th-ranked Georgetown 64-61 on Wednesday night to give coach Jim Boeheim his 880th career win.

1:20 AM

Memphis welcomed with open arms

The Big East has acquired all the pieces needed to build a new coast-to-coast conference. Putting them all together, though, is going to take a while.

3:32 AM

Parker scores 37 points, leads Spurs over 76ers

Tony Parker scored 37 points, Gary Neal added 18 off the bench and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Philadelphia 76ers 100-90 in a matchup of division leaders Wednesday night. Tim Duncan had 16 points and 11 rebounds and Tiago Splitter scored 15 for the Southwest Division-leading Spurs.

3:33 AM

From the hardwood to the Great White Way

Showtime is about to have a whole new meaning for Magic Johnson. The story of the NBA Hall of Famer’s rivalry and friendship with Larry Bird is coming to Broadway in “Magic/Bird,” set to open in April. The two consulted in its production, and Johnson can’t wait to watch their story told.

1:10 AM

Cougars roar in OT

DALLAS — For a rare few moments, the Anderson Center went silent. The lulls did not come when Misericordia was on the verge of losing a 17-point lead, but rather when the Cougars were poised to pull out the win.

1:10 AM

A beautiful week awaits field at Pebble Beach

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — In what Robert Louis Stevenson called “the most felicitous meeting of land and sea,” the sea was winning Wednesday at Pebble Beach.

1:10 AM

Hurricanes blow past Tar Heels

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Shenise Johnson scored 19 points and Riquna Williams added 17 to lead No. 6 Miami to a 61-37 win over No. 22 North Carolina on Wednesday night.

3:33 AM

Wake Forest falls short to No. 19 Virginia

Wake Forest coach Jeff Bzdelik felt like he was watching a rerun of a horror movie Wednesday night. The second-year boss of the Demon Deacons had just witnessed his club get blown out by No. 19 Virginia 68-44, playing poorly at both ends of the court in losing its fifth straight and ninth in the past 11 games.

12:40 AM

Nowitzki scores 25 in Mavs' 105-95 win vs. Nuggets

Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points and the Dallas Mavericks snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the undermanned Denver Nuggets 105-95 on Wednesday night.

12:40 AM

No. 22 Michigan defeats struggling Nebraska 62-46

Nebraska coach Doc Sadler used two words to sum up why his Cornhuskers lost 62-46 to 22nd-ranked Michigan on Wednesday night.

3:34 AM

Lin, Chandler lead Knicks over Wizards 107-93

What a week it has been for Jeremy Lin. With three breakout games, the Harvard graduate has become the NBA's newest playmaking sensation. He's a fan favorite home and away and has earned more than 60,000 Twitter followers in just five days.

12:40 AM

Grizzlies end 3-game skid, beat Timberwolves 85-80

Rudy Gay had 19 points and nine rebounds, and Quincy Pondexter added a career-high 17 points as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a three-game losing streak with a 85-80 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.