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Tebow tells kids nothing doing with Katy Perry

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:17:13 -0600

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The commotion of his whirlwind season has subsided, leaving Tim Tebow extra time to pursue one of his favorite things: trying to make a difference in others' lives.

His target Monday was 100 kids at the Challengers Boys & Girls Club in south Los Angeles, some of whom knew who the Denver Broncos quarterback was and others who, somewhat surprisingly, didn't.

During a question-and-answer session with the kids, one query in particular got the loudest reaction of all.

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Former receiver Freddie Solomon dies

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:17:10 -0600

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Freddie Solomon, the former Miami Dolphins and 49ers wide receiver who became known as "Fabulous Freddie" and committed himself to community service for decades, died Monday.

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Cavs' Irving nearing comeback from concussion

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:17:00 -0600

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers rookie point guard Kyrie Irving made a move in his recovery from a concussion.

Irving did some noncontact work during practice Monday and is now closer to a return — perhaps as early as Wednesday against Indiana.

The 19-year-old sensation, who has missed Cleveland's last three games after banging his head off Miami star Dwyane Wade's knee last week, participated in fastbreak and shooting drills as the short-handed Cavs went through a "very light" practice at their training facility.

"He did everything that had to do with noncontact," Cavs coach Byron Scott said.

Irving has not yet been cleared for full participation in practice as the Cavs follow the new concussion protocol implemented by the NBA this season.

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MAAC suspends 3 officials over clock mishap

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:16:55 -0600

EDISON, N.J. (AP) — The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has suspended the three officials who worked Sunday's Rider-Niagara game where a late clock error changed the outcome.

The MAAC said in a statement Monday that the officials — listed on the box score as Rusty Cooper, Tony Crisp and Kenneth Clark — will miss one game for failure to note the game clock starting early on the key inbounds play in the final seconds.

Ali Langford's dunk with 3.7 seconds left gave Niagara an 84-82 lead.

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No. 9 Baylor beats Iowa State 79-64

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:16:55 -0600

WACO, Texas (AP) — Perry Jones III rediscovered his shooting touch with 18 points and No. 9 Baylor rebounded from consecutive losses with a 79-64 victory over Iowa State on Monday night.

Jones already had 10 points by halftime, one more than he had combined last week when Baylor (22-4, 9-4 Big 12) lost to No.

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No. 2 Syracuse beats No. 19 Louisville 52-51

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:16:48 -0600

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — C.J. Fair scored 13 points and No.

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Noesi figures prominently in Mariners' plans

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:16:21 -0600

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Hector Noesi was used mainly out of the bullpen during his time with the Yankees but figures prominently in the Seattle Mariners' plans for its starting rotation.

Noesi, who was acquired by the Mariners with catcher Jesus Montero in the trade that sent starter Michael Pineda to the Yankees, will be given the opportunity during spring training to catch on as the third or fourth starter for Seattle.

"It wasn't hard coming here (to the Mariners).

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Thunder: Rest, relaxation have been the orders from Thunder training staff

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:06:09 -0600

BY DARNELL MAYBERRY, Staff Writer, dmayberry@opubco.com

Due to the NBA lockout, the compact playing schedule can take its toll — even on a young team like the Thunder.

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Oklahoma sports milestones: Stillwater graduate Nicole Tilley has started second year as assistant PGA professional

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:03:12 -0600

BY SCOTT MUNN, Assistant Sports Editor, smunn@opubco.com

Penn State graduate is in her second year at the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in Abu Dhabi.

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Mason vs VCU: Battle of CAA's Final Four schools

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:02:37 -0600

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Last year at this time, George Mason guard Sherrod Wright could always tell you where his team stood in the computer rankings.

He had no choice.

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Drivers pleased with progression of new Indy cars

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:02:14 -0600

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Forget all the initial complaints about Indy's new cars.

The drivers are warming up to the idea.

On Monday, the first of a two-day state of the IndyCar Series summit, drivers repeatedly acknowledged how much had been accomplished during a busy offseason of testing with rave reviews for the new cars and the way series officials handled the controversy.

"It kind of felt like when you go to a movie and people tell you that it's not too good, and then you go, and it's like 'C'mon man, it's pretty cool,'" three-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves said before the real action began inside a downtown theater.

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Thunder notebook: Thabo Sefolosha's return remains a mystery

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:56:09 -0600

BY JOHN ROHDE, Staff Writer, jrohde@opubco.com

OKC star has missed eight straight starts and last played in the first half of a Jan. 27 game at Golden State.

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High school notebook: Star Spencer planning salute to Dunjee Tigers

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:45:05 -0600

BY SCOTT WRIGHT, RYAN ABER AND JASON KERSEY, Staff Writers

When Bobcats host U.S. Grant on Tuesday, the Star Spencer players will wear blue and gold jerseys, just as the Dunjee High School teams.

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Girls Basketball Player of the Week: Madison Lee, Okarche

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:37:10 -0600

BY JASON KERSEY, Staff Writer, jkersey@opubco.com

Lee thought she'd work hard and contribute as more of a role player. But with the Warriors losing several key post players from last year, and the team being young overall, Lee go her chance sooner than expected and has excelled.

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Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Drew Jones, Bethany

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:21:07 -0600

BY SCOTT WRIGHT, Staff Writer, swright@opubco.com

Bethany coach Phil Brown says of Jones: “He's versatile from the standpoint of when we need him to score, he has that capability, or he can just run it as the point guard and get the ball to the right people.”

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Harvard beats N'eastern 3-2 in Beanpot consolation

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:15:52 -0600

BOSTON (AP) — Luke Greiner scored a short-handed goal in the third period and Steve Michalek stopped 24 shots Monday night as Harvard beat Northeastern 3-2 in the Beanpot consolation game.

Boston College and Boston University played in the championship game for the area's college hockey bragging rights.

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NHL suspends Flyers F Rinaldo for 2 games

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:15:52 -0600

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL has suspended Philadelphia Flyers forward Zac Rinaldo for two games for launching to hit Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jonathan Ericsson on Sunday.

The league announced the ban on Monday.

Rinaldo received a minor penalty for charging following the incident at 13:25 of the first period.

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Santa Clara's Kevin Foster suspended for season

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:15:47 -0600

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Santa Clara guard Kevin Foster, the West Coast Conference's leading scorer, has been suspended for the remainder of the season following an arrest for driving under the influence.

Broncos coach Kerry Keating said in a statement Monday that he "will continue to work with Kevin moving forward."

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OU basketball: Romero Osby takes on what coaches ask of him

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:08:04 -0600

BY MIKE BALDWIN, Staff Writer, mbaldwin@opubco.com

Osby's dribble-drive game remains a work in progress. He's had more turnovers the past three weeks.

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Cowboys hire Baker as assistant secondary coach

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:01:29 -0600

IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have hired Joe Baker as an assistant secondary coach.

Baker has been an NFL assistant coach for four teams over 16 seasons.

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Caps recall Holtby from minors, start him vs. SJ

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:46:16 -0600

WASHINGTON (AP) — Goalie Braden Holtby has been recalled by the Washington Capitals from Hershey of the American Hockey League so he could start against the San Jose Sharks.

The Capitals announced the call-up about 1½ hours before Monday night's game against San Jose, then later listed Holtby in the lineup.

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Rose remains day to day for Bulls

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:46:15 -0600

CHICAGO (AP) — Bulls star Derrick Rose remains day to day for Chicago because of lower back spasms.

Rose was examined Monday by a specialist, and general manager Gar Forman says no structural damage was found.

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OU football: Wife of former Sooners star Tommie Harris dies in Norman

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:30:06 -0600

FROM STAFF REPORTS

A cause of death has not been determined, but Bill Horn, who is Tommie Harris' marketing agent, said it is believed Ashley Harris died from a brain aneurysm or a stroke.

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Knicks think they'll stay hot when Amare Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony join Jeremy Lin

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:07:11 -0600

By BRIAN MAHONEY, AP Basketball Writer

Jeremy Lin has taken over for the streaking Knicks, but how will the team respond when the stars rejoin his team?

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Conference realignment: Missouri, Texas A&M will regret leaving the Big 12

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:52:03 -0600

BY BERRY TRAMEL

BERRY TRAMEL COMMENTARY — It's time to look ahead and predict who will regret leaving their conferences for greener pastures.

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Tuning In: Tuesday, February 14

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:11:14 -0600

Compiled by Todd Schoenthaler, tschoenthaler@opubco.com

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

6:15 p.m., Southmoore at Moore, KREF-AM 1400

6:30 p.m., Putnam West at Putnam City, Cox 3

BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

7:45 p.m., Southmoore at Moore, KREF-AM 1400

8 p.m., Putnam West at Putnam City, Cox 3

NBA

6 p.m., Miami at Indiana, NBATV (Cox 256)

7 p.m., Utah at Oklahoma City, FSOK (Cox 37)/WWLS-AM 640/98.1 FM

9 p.m., Washington at Portland, NBATV (Cox 256)

NHL

6:30 p.m., Dallas at Detroit, FSPLUS (Cox 68)

6:30 p.m., Anaheim at Minnesota, NBCSN (Cox 251)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

6 p.m., Virginia at Clemson, ESPNU (Cox 253)

6 p.m., Florida at Alabama, ESPN (Cox 29)

6 p.m., Texas A&M at Texas Tech, ESPN2

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Oklahoma football: Former Sooner Merle Dinkins dies at 87

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:28:37 -0600

BY BERRY TRAMEL, Staff Writer, btramel@opubco.com

Merle Dinkins, who helped America win a war and Bud Wilkinson build a football dynasty, died Sunday at the age of 87 in his Shawnee home.

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OKC Thunder guard Russell Westbrook named player of the week

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:02:09 -0600

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook was named the NBA's Western Conference Player of the Week on Monday.

Westbrook helped the Thunder to a 3-1 week, averaging 30.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.5 steals.

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Oklahoma City awarded 2013 NCAA women's basketball tournament regional

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:22:15 -0600

BY JENNI CARLSON, Staff Writer, jcarlson@opubco.com

NCAA BASKETBALL — Oklahoma City will host Sweet 16 and Elite 8 matchups in the 2013 NCAA women's basketball tournament at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

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OSU football: Wide receiver Michael Harrison's status uncertain

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:06:10 -0600

BY GINA MIZELL, Staff Writer, gmizell@opubco.com

Source tells The Oklahoman that OSU was “not counting on him” playing in 2012. Harrison was a candidate to slide into a starting role next season with the departure of outside receivers Justin Blackmon and Hubert Anyiam.

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