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- AP sources: Woods likely to return at Masters
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AP - Tiger Woods intends to remain out of golf at least until the Masters, two people with knowledge of his plans told The Associated Press on Thursday. - Harangody, Notre Dame hold off Pittsburgh 50-45
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AP - Luke Harangody came off the bench and hit three key free throws in the final two minutes, helping Notre Dame hold off No. 16 Pittsburgh 50-45 in the Big East tournament quarterfinals Thursday night for its season-best sixth straight victory. - Man convicted in slaying of Broncos cornerback
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AP - The group of Denver Broncos players arrived at the Safari nightclub to celebrate New Year's Eve and was whisked inside by bouncers. One of the dozens of people waiting in line to get in — an alleged Tre-Tre Crips gang member — took exception. - Rain suspends play at Puerto Rico Open
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AP - Heavy rain forced the suspension of first-round play Thursday in the PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open. - Schwartzel takes lead at Doral
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AP - Five birdies were enough to put Charl Schwartzel among the leaders at the CA Championship. No mistakes is what put in the lead alone Thursday on a rough-and-tumble day at Doral. - Iditarod racers go gourmet on trail
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AP - Mushers in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race take care of their dogs first when they stop to rest, massaging sore paws and serving up stews of hearty grub for their teams. - LeBron ready to return against 76ers Friday
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AP - Cavaliers star LeBron James is tired of watching basketball and ready to start playing again. - Yanks catcher Cervelli to wear special helmet
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AP - Francisco Cervelli is choosing safety over style. - Pacquiao has perfect game plan for Clottey
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AFP - Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao puts his World Boxing Organization title on the line Saturday against Ghana's Joshua Clottey as they headline the first fight card at Cowboys Stadium. - Tomlinson leaves Vikings, headed to Jets
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AP - The Minnesota Vikings wined and dined LaDainian Tomlinson on Wednesday night, then spent much of Thursday meeting with the star running back in hopes of pairing him with Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield. - Football Hall of Famer, TV star Olsen dies at 69
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AP - Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen, who helped form one of the NFL's greatest defensive lines before embarking on a successful career in television, died Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 69. - Juve in Europa League boxseat, Liverpool crash at Lille
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AFP - Juventus assumed command of their Europa League last-16 tie against Fulham with a 3-1 first-leg win on Thursday, after beleaguered English giants Liverpool were beaten at Lille. - Marquette hangs on to beat No. 10 Villanova 80-76
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AP - Lazar Hayward gave Marquette the lead for good with a 3-pointer with 1:51 to play, then added the clinching free throws with 3.2 seconds left, and the Golden Eagles went on to another close win, 80-76 over No. 10 Villanova on Thursday in the Big East tournament quarterfinals. - Patrick sets NASCAR aside, refocuses on IRL
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AP - Danica Patrick's stint in NASCAR is receding into her rearview mirror — for now. - Guerin: NHL should outlaw hits to head
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AP - Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bill Guerin says the NHL must outlaw hits to the head. - Boonen wins Tirreno-Adriatico second stage
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AFP - Belgian Tom Boonen of Quick Step won the second stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico on Thursday after a 165-kilometre ride from Rosignano to Montecatini Terme. - Vonn crashes, will still ski for overall title
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AP - Lindsey Vonn crashed and bruised her right knee during the World Cup giant slalom Thursday, but is expected to compete Friday in the super-G in an attempt to win her third straight overall title. - Federer, Nadal return to action in desert
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AFP - World number one Roger Federer faces a potentially difficult path to the final of the Indian Wells hardcourt tournament, the season's first prestigious ATP Masters 1000 event. - UFC to show upcoming events in movie theaters
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AP - The UFC is headed to the big screen.
