TOP STORIES:
BKC--BIG EAST-EXPANSION
A person familiar with the talks says the Big East is in discussions with Memphis about the Tigers joining the league in all sports. The Tigers likely would join in 2013 when Houston, Central Florida and SMU from Conference USA already are set to join the Big East. By Teresa M. Walker.
US--SUPER BOWL-NYC PARADE
NEW YORK - Thousands of fans roared as New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hoisted the team's Super Bowl trophy from a glittering blue-and-white float during a victory parade through New York City, which Mayor Michael Bloomberg quipped should now be nicknamed the "Big Blue Apple.'' By Verena Dobnik. Sent.
AP Photos.
COMMENTARY:
GLF--ON THE FRINGE-020712
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. - Tiger Woods starts his PGA Tour season along the Pacific coast, just like always. Put him on Pebble Beach, the scene of two moments that have defined his career, and it raises the interest level in his first tournament in America. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL:
BKC--T25-FLORIDA-KENTUCKY
LEXINGTON, Ky. - No. 1 Kentucky gets its toughest conference test to date when it hosts No. 8 Florida. The Wildcats have won 15 in a row while the Gators have won seven straight. By Colin Fly. Game starts 7 p.m.
AP Photos.
BKC--T25-NCAROLINA-MARSHALL
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Barely a year has passed since Kendall Marshall took over at point guard for No. 5 North Carolina. The sophomore is racking up assists, flirting with school records and proving to be the most irreplaceable player for the Tar Heels heading into their rivalry game with No. 10 Duke on Wednesday. By Aaron Beard.
AP Photos.
BKC--T25-KANSAS-BAYLOR REMATCH
WACO, Texas - Baylor was undefeated before going to Kansas three weeks ago. The sixth-ranked Bears (21-2) couldn't figure out how to stop Thomas Robinson or Tyshawn Taylor and lost their perfect start with an 18-point loss. They get another chance Wednesday night, this time at home against a No. 7 Kansas (18-5) team that has lost two of its last three games. By Stephen Hawkins.
AP Photos.
- Also:
- SYRACUSE, N.Y. - BKC--T25-Georgetown-Syracuse. By John Kekis.
- COLUMBUS, Ohio - BKC--T25-Purdue-Ohio St. By Rusty Miller. Game starts 9 p.m.
- BKC--T25-Top 25 Capsules.
- BKW--T25-Top 25 Women's Capsules.
NEW/DEVELOPING:
CYC--DOPING-CONTADOR
MADRID - Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador says he may appeal the two-year doping ban handed down by sport's highest court. He also says he is innocent and has no plans to retire. By Paul Logothetis. Sent. Will be updated.
AP Photos.
BKN--KNICKS-LIN
GREENBURGH, N.Y. - Mike D'Antoni knew Jeremy Lin was smart, which is obvious since he went to Harvard. The coach didn't know whether Lin could play, and he was afraid to find out when the Knicks quickly faltered. But Lin finally got the chance, becoming an overnight star in New York and maybe saving the Knicks' season. By Basketball Writer Brian Mahoney.
FBN--RICKY WILLIAMS RETIRES
OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Baltimore Ravens running back Ricky Williams says he's retiring from football. The 34-year-old Williams still has a year left on his contract with Baltimore but told the team he does not intend to play next year. By David Ginsburg. Sent. Will be updated.
AP Photo.
US--PENN STATE-ABUSE
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Jerry Sandusky wants copies of secret grand jury testimony, the phone numbers of his accusers and other material to help the former Penn State assistant coach prepare for trial on charges he sexually abused 10 boys, according to court motions filed by his lawyers. By Mark Scolforo. Sent.
AP Photo.
FBC--BIG TEN-PLAYOFF
Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis says his peers in the Big Ten are comfortable exploring the possibility of a four-team playoff for the national championship. By Larry Lage. Sent. Will be updated.
CYC--ARMSTRONG-WADA
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - The World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday urged U.S. federal authorities to quickly hand over evidence collected in their lengthy probe into seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong and doping in American cycling. By John Leicester. Sent.
AP Photo.
- With:
- CYC--Contador-WADA. By John Leicester. Sent.
- Doping-WADA. By John Leicester. Sent.
BKN--NUGGETS-GALLINARI
DENVER - Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari went for more medical tests Tuesday to confirm a chip fracture in his left foot that could sideline Denver's rising star forward for several weeks. By Arnie Stapleton.
AP Photos.
HKN--SABRES-RUFF HURT
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff is still in severe pain, and it's unclear when he'll be able to resume coaching a day after breaking three ribs during an on-ice collision with defenseman Jordan Leopold. By John Wawrow. Sent.
AP Photos.
OTHER NEWS:
- GREENBURGH, N.Y. - BKN--Knicks-Anthony Injury. Sent.
- MINNEAPOLIS - BBA--Twins-Kim And Kris. The Twins are auctioning off a baseball autographed by reality starlet Kim Kardashian and her ex-husband Kris Humphries. Sent.
- PITTSBURGH - FBN--Steelers-Haley. The Steelers have named Todd Haley their new offensive coordinator. Sent.
- FRIBOURG, Switzerland - TEN--Switzerland-Federer. Roger Federer and Switzerland host the United States in the first round of the Davis Cup this weekend. By Graham Dunbar. Sent.
- PARIS - TEN--Paris. French Open champion Li Na retires with a sore back in her opening match at the Open GDF Suez. Sent.
- ST. LOUIS - SOC--Obit-Keough. Harry Keough, who played for the U.S. soccer team that famously upset England at the 1950 World Cup, died at his home. Sent.
- DOHA, Qatar - CYC--Tour of Qatar. British rider Mark Cavendish wins the third stage of the Tour of Qatar. Sent.
- NAIROBI, Kenya - OLY--Coe-Africa. Sebastian Coe wants to help bring the Olympics to Africa for the first time. By Jason Straziuso. Sent.
- GLF--Golf Notes. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson.
CAPSULES:
- BKC--T25-Top 25 Capsules.
- BKW--T25-Top 25 Women's Capsules.
- BKN--NBA Capsules.
- HKN--NHL Capsules.
Tuesday's Time Schedule
NBA
Utah at Indiana, 7 p.m.
Charlotte at Boston, 7:30 p.m.
Cleveland at Miami, 7:30 p.m.
Sacramento at Minnesota, 8 p.m.
Phoenix at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.
Oklahoma City at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.
NHL
New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.
N.Y. Islanders at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Florida at Washington, 7 p.m.
Minnesota at Columbus, 7 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
St. Louis at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.
Vancouver at Nashville, 8 p.m.
Toronto at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m.
Phoenix at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
Chicago at Colorado, 9 p.m.
College Basketball (Top 25)
Men
No. 1 Kentucky vs. No. 8 Florida, 7 p.m.
No. 3 Ohio State vs. Purdue, 9 p.m.
No. 17 Creighton at Evansville, 8:05 p.m.
Women
No. 2 Notre Dame at Syracuse, 7 p.m.
No. 3 UConn at No. 20 Louisville, 7 p.m.
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