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  James leads Cavaliers to 12th straight win

  LeBron James scored 32 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their 12th straight win Tuesday night, a 104-97 victory over the New Jersey Nets.

• Rutgers suspends Stringer for a game

  Rutgers suspended Hall of Fame women's basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer on Tuesday for one game for misusing practice players.

• Ducks' Getzlaf optimistic for Olympic return

  Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf says he is optimistic he'll return from his sprained left ankle in time to play for Canada in the Olympics.

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  Anthony returns from injury to help Denver win

  Carmelo Anthony got an unexpected breather in his return from an ankle injury.

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  Helicopters and trucks bring snow to Cypress

  A clattering helicopter and a rumbling truck dumped more snow on Cypress Mountain, the warm weather-plagued venue where the first Winter Olympic event is just four days away.

• Snow forces changes to Alpine training at Whistler

  With a series of storm fronts rolling in off the Pacific, Vancouver Games men's Alpine race officials pushed up the start of the first downhill training session on Wednesday in a bid to ensure this weekend's opening race starts on schedule.

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  Strained relationship with father for top US skier

  The Vancouver Olympics are shaping up to be Lindsey Vonn's shining moment, the apex of a career that began years ago when her father introduced her to skiing. He saw enough talent in his daughter to move the whole family to Colorado.

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  Money woes ease in NASCAR, sponsors seek bargains

  With the NASCAR season revving up at Daytona International Speedway this week, companies still have a chance to associate themselves with the sport's most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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  6 NHL teams to open 2010-11 season in Europe

  The NHL is sending more teams across the pond.

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  Gaborik's knee cut by skate in Rangers practice

  Marian Gaborik limped off the ice during practice Tuesday after the New York Rangers' leading scorer was cut on the right knee by the skate of goalie Henrik Lundqvist in a collision.

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  The Tomato, figure-skating queen, top Forbes list

  An athlete nicknamed after a tomato because of his flaming red hair and a regal South Korean figure skater head the Forbes list of top earning Winter Olympic athletes.

• Anthony, Billups return as Nuggets blast Mavericks 127-91

  All-Stars Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups returned to the Denver Nuggets' lineup to inspire a 127-91 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.

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  Three days to go - three headaches remain

  Three days away from the opening Ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympics, organizers were wrestling on Tuesday with three niggling headaches they hope will disappear once the Games are under way.

• Krejci delivers in shootout as Bruins top Sabres

  David Krejci converted a walk-off shootout goal to lift the previously struggling Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday.

• Haas overcomes wildcard Britton in San Jose

  Germany's Tommy Haas cruised into the second round of the $530,000 San Jose Open with a 6-4 7-6 victory over local wildcard Devin Britton on Tuesday.

• Djokovic advances after opponent withdraws injured

  Top seed Novak Djokovic advanced into the second round of the World Indoor Tournament on Tuesday when his Ukrainian opponent Sergiy Stakhovsky withdrew with knee problems while trailing 6-2 4-1.

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  Oudin eases into second round in Paris

  American teenager Melanie Oudin marched into the second round of the Paris Open with a 6-3 6-0 demolition of Romania's Sorana Cirstea on Tuesday.

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  Ice hockey is more than a game to Canadians

  Canada's ambitious goal is to top the medals table at the Vancouver Winter Olympics but it will be a hollow achievement to much of the Great White North unless the men's ice hockey gold is among the final tally.

• NHL players tested like everyone else, says dope chief

  Players from the NHL, whose testing procedures have been berated by doping agencies in the past, will be subject to the same drugs controls as every other athlete, the Vancouver Games doping lab chief said on Tuesday.

• Pebble Beach Pro-Am seeks to lure the professionals

  Any golfer expecting to win the U.S. Open this year at Pebble Beach Golf Links should probably have committed himself to play in this week's Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

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• No. 6 Purdue wins six straight, downs No. 10 Michigan State

  E'Twaun Moore scored a season-high 25 points and JaJuan Johnson added 19, lifting No. 6 Purdue to a 76-64 victory over No. 10 Michigan State ...

• Return to form for Earnhardt Jr. could rev NASCAR's fortunes

  The most popular driver seven years running in the Sprint Cup Series hasn't won a race or pole position in nearly two years. Last season, he ...

• No. 6 Purdue wins six straight, downs No. 10 Mich. State 76-64

  E'Twaun Moore scored a season-high 25 points and JaJuan Johnson added 19, lifting No. 6 Purdue to a 76-64 victory over No. 10 Michigan State ...

• Nancy Kerrigan's family insists father's death not a homicide

  The family of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan insisted Tuesday that they do "not blame anyone" for her father's death and criticized a medical ...

• Men's teams in tight pack for NCAA tournament bids

  With a little more than a month remaining before the NCAA men's basketball committee selects and seeds teams for this year's tournament, committee ...

• Anthony returns, ignites Nuggets' rout of Mavericks

  Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points in his return from an ankle injury and the Denver Nuggets had their biggest win of the season, routing the Dallas ...

• Senators get back on winning track by cooling Flames

  Jason Spezza scored his 10th goal in his last 10 games late in the second period to send the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 victory over the Calgary ...

• Can Steven Holcomb and 'Night Train' reach victory lane?

  Named "The Night Train," the sled that has carried Team Holcomb to a historic world title and high hopes for the 2010 Olympics already is well ...

• No. 24 Vanderbilt dominates No. 12 Tennessee 90-71

  Jeffery Taylor scored 16 of his career-high 26 points in the first half, and No. 24 Vanderbilt never trailed Tuesday night in routing No. 12 ...

• Nets no match as Cavaliers' winning streak reaches a dozen

  LeBron James scored 32 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their 12th straight win Tuesday night, a 104-97 victory over the New Jersey ...

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• Illinois ends No. 11 Wisconsin's home win streak at 18

• Nevada casinos bag $6.86M on Super Bowl bets

  LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Nevada casinos won almost $6.9 million on this year's Super Bowl as bettors wagered $82.7 million on the NFL title game, gambling regulators said Tuesday.

• Purdue drops Michigan St.

• SI Swimsuit 2010: Brooklyn Decker

  Swimsuit 2010 is here -- dozens of models, soccer WAGs, Winter Olympics stars and more. Check out thousands of stunning photos and videos, starting with cover girl Brooklyn Decker.

• Vandy smokes No. 12 Vols

• No. 6 Purdue keeps No. 10 Michigan St. on skids

• NOLA honors Saints, Mardi Gras-style

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints are celebrating Mardi Gras-style.

• James leads Cavaliers to 12th straight win

  CLEVELAND(AP) LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers keep rolling along.

• Roundtable: All-Star Game, trade deadline pose tough questions

  Is Ray Allen on the trade block? Should the All-Star rosters be expanded? Do the Lakers have a challenger in the West? SI.com's writers share their thoughts in the NBA Roundtable.

• Jazz hitting right notes in West

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• Seahawks coordinator Bates refuses to discuss LT Jones' status

  Offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates spoke Tuesday for the first time since arriving in Seattle from USC last month and said he "won't get into what route we're going" at left tackle, where Walter Jone has been a mainstay.

• New Seahawks coordinator Bates likes offense, won't discuss Jones

  Offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates spoke Tuesday for the first time since arriving in Seattle from USC last month and said he "won't get into what route we're going" at left tackle, where Walter Jone has been a mainstay.

• Super Bowl XLIV beats 'M-A-S-H' finale for U.S. viewership record

  Seen by an average of 106.5 million people, Super Bowl XLIV was the most-watched program in U.S. television history.

• Panthers' silence on new contract 'kind of a turnoff' for Peppers

  Julius Peppers no longer wants a long-term contract with the Carolina Panthers, saying they have ignored him this offseason.

• Super Bowl victory parade to provide another jolt of Saints euphoria

  Another jolt of Saints euphoria is on tap Tuesday when the Super Bowl champions board floats borrowed from Mardi Gras krewes for a victory parade through their grateful city.

• Super Bowl victory parade to give another jolt of Saints euphoria

  Another jolt of Saints euphoria is on tap for New Orleans Tuesday when the Super Bowl champs board floats borrowed from Mardi Gras krewes for a victory parade through the grateful city.

• Panthers' silence on new contract is 'kind of a turnoff' for Peppers

  Peppers doesn't want long-term deal with Panthers

• Saints return to Crescent City, where fans' joy, hope haven't waned

  Hoarse, hungover and happy, New Orleans woke up Monday wondering if that Super Bowl thing really happened.

• Browns cut WR Stallworth shortly after he's reinstated by NFL

  Donte' Stallworth will have the chance to resurrect his NFL career, but it won't happen with the Cleveland Browns.

• Raiders hire former Chiefs D-coordinator Pendergast as assistant

  The Oakland Raiders have hired longtime NFL defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast as an assistant coach.

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• 'Melo to suit up for Nuggets after missing last eight games

  Carmelo Anthony will suit up Tuesday night against the Mavericks after missing eight games, but Kenyon Martin will have to sit.

• Wizards stranded again after second D.C. snowstorm

  Eventually the Washington Wizards will make it home.

• Nets' Harris out against Cavs with shoulder injury

  Devin Harris' shoulder injury will keep him out of the New Jersey Nets' game against Cleveland.

• Warriors' Ellis sidelined with mild left knee sprain

  The Golden State Warriors say star guard Monta Ellis has a sprained left knee and could miss Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

• Spurs' Hill apologizes for Internet photos

  San Antonio Spurs guard George Hill apologized for nude pictures of himself that were recently posted online.

• Spurs' Hill apologizes for nude photos

  San Antonio Spurs guard George Hill apologized for nude pictures of himself that were recently posted online.

• Iverson to miss next two games due to family illness

  Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson will miss the team's next two games because of the lingering illness of one of his children.

• Cavs' West expected to miss Nets game with injured finger

  Cavaliers guard Delonte West is expected to miss his ninth straight game since breaking his left ring finger.

• Felton, Chandler expected to play for Bobcats

  Charlotte Bobcats point guard Raymond Felton and center Tyson Chandler expect to play against the Washington Wizards.

• Bryant, Bynum to rest against Spurs

  Kobe Bryant is missing a second consecutive game because of a sore left ankle.

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• Jordan Messier scores winner as Americans top Thunderbirds 3-2

  KENNEWICK, Wash. - Jordan Messier scored the game-winner midway through the third as the Tri-City Americans stayed atop the Western Hockey League standings with a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Thunderirds on Tuesday night.

• Tuesday's NHL scoring summaries

  Scoring summaries from Tuesday's NHL games: Flames 2 at Senators 3 First Period 1. Calgary, Hagman 21 (Iginla, Stajan) 16:51 2. Ottawa, Kovalev 15 (Kuba, Spezza) 17:10 (pp) Penalties - Ott Kuba (triping) 1:19, Wh.

• Darcy Kuemper leads Rebels over Hurricanes 1-0

  RED DEER, Alta. - Darcy Kuemper made 24 saves for his third shutout of the season as the Red Deer Rebels beat the Lethbridge Hurricanes 1-0 in Western Hockey League play Tuesday. Justin Weller scoredthe game's only goal 3:29 into the sec.

• Dustin Sylvester's three points help lead Ice past Warriors 5-2

  CRANBROOK, B.C. - Dustin Sylvester had two goals and added an assist as the Kootenay Ice defeated the Moose Jaw Warriors 5-2 in Western Hockey League action Tuesday night. The Warriors opened the scoing on Jesse Paradis' eighth of the se.

• Kris Versteeg scores in fifth round of shootout as Blackhawks beat Stars 4-3

  CHICAGO - Kris Versteeg scored in the fifth round of a shootout Tuesday night and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Dallas Stars 4-3. Patrick Kane had two first-period goals for the Blackhawks, his tea-high 23rd and 24th of the season.

• Kariya ends lengthy home drought, Blues beat Red Wings 4-3 in shootout

  ST. LOUIS - Paul Kariya scored his first goal at home in more than 15 months and the St. Louis Blues recovered after blowing a two-goal cushion, beating the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in a shootout on Tueday night.

• Mackenzie Royer scores twice to lead Hitmen past Broncos 6-1

  SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. - The Calgary Hitmen extended their winning streak to five games with a 6-1 victory over the Swift Current Broncos in Western Hockey League play Tuesday. Calgary led 1-0 after th first and 3-1 after the second en rou.

• Paille scores twice, Krejci nets winner in shootout for Boston in 3-2 win

  BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Boston Bruins are getting all the breaks lately, thanks in large part to their rookie goalie. Tuukka Rask made 43 saves and David Krejci scored the winner in the fourth round of te shootout to help the Bruins beat the.

• Thrashers send goalie Kari Lehtonen to Stars for draft pick, Vishnevskiy

  ATLANTA - The Atlanta Thrashers have traded a former franchise cornerstone for the second time in less than a week, sending goaltender Kari Lehtonen to the Dallas Stars. The Thrashers receive defencean Ivan Vishnevskiy and a fourth-round.

• Wheat Kings beat Regina Pats 6-2 in Western Hockey League action

  BRANDON, Man. - The Brandon Wheat Kings scored four goals on just eight shots on their way to a 6-2 victory over the Regina Pats in Western Hockey League action Tuesday night. Alexander Urbom scored wo goals, while Toni Rajala, Matt Calv.

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• NBA To Introduce Playoff To Get Into Playoffs?

  SyndContentImpl.value= The hot rumor coming out of the NBA Owner's Meetings, aside from the fact that owners are doing everything they can to precipitate a lockout in 2011, is discussion about a one-game, single elimination contest between the 8th and 9th best team in each conference to determine t...

• The Isiah Effect Continues To Impress

  SyndContentImpl.value= As noted by Deadspin, The Miami News-Times has a story on how it hasn't been the dream season FIU was hoping for when they hired Isiah Thomas to take over their basketball progam.

• Tecmo Super Bowl Is The Final Word On Super Bowl XLIV

  SyndContentImpl.value= It wasn't officially a Super Bowl until we had a prediction based on the outcome of a Tecmo Super Bowl match-up. The same way that the Super Bowl isn't officially over with unil a Tecmo Super Bowl simulation of the game's most indelible moment is created.

• Winter Olympics: Still Not All That Wintry

  SyndContentImpl.value= That business with trucking snow into the Winter Olympics, because Canada in February turns out to not have all that much snow? Still going on: In order to get the venues prepared, organizers already have canceled two days of halfpipe training and pushed back parallel giant s...

• Best Of The SB Nation Network: February 9, 2010

  SyndContentImpl.value= Here is the best of the SB Nation network for Tuesday, February 9, 2010: Basketball - How much does Peach Tree Hoops love Joe Johnson? Let him count the 36 ways. - Vince Carte's 48-point game leaves Orlando Pinstripe Post thrilled and confused.

• Submission For New Winter Olympic Sport: Building Jumping

  SyndContentImpl.value= This is a video of guys jumping off the top of a building and falling five stores into a large pile of snow. Because it's Russia, and eveything there is bigger and more extreme than you could possibly imagine, this is actually a demo tape sent to the IOC for inclusion in the ...

• Dillard's Department Stores Are NCAA Athlete Kryptonite

  SyndContentImpl.value= SBN'S Crimson And Cream Machine asks, "How Did You Celebrate OU's Victory Over Texas? I Bet You Didn't Do This." They are almost certainly correct, in that you probably a) are not an Oklahoma basketballer, and b) didn't get busted for shoplifting in Dillard's right after the ...

• Hot Female Athletes In Sports Illustrated Almost Certainly Do Not Represent The End Of Civilization

  SyndContentImpl.value= We're back to Lindsey Vonn in Sports Illustrated? Already? OK, association game time: Here is Lindsey Vonn's Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue spread. And here's fellow skiier acy Schnoor, and snowboarders Hannah Teter and Clair Bidez.

• Watch Saints Parade From Relative Safety Of Your Computer

  SyndContentImpl.value= Mardi Gras officially begins on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 16, but it unofficially begins Tuesday night, with the Saints victory parade. The entire Saints team and organization will beon a series of floats donated from various Mardi Gras krewes across the city .

• Google Maps Is Everywhere, Resistance Is Futile

  SyndContentImpl.value= Google View is everywhere. You may have actually seen the Google Maps camera car toodling through the streets of your city, down the highway, or even innocently rumbling throug your shower one day while you were bathing before work.

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