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Speedskating’s Olympic Rewards Fail to Pay the Bills
By KAREN CROUSE Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:41:41 -0000
Speedskating is the United States’ most successful sport at the Winter Olympics, but that has not translated to financial security for the athletes.
Analysis: Payton’s Winding Path
By GREG BISHOP Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:51:18 -0000
Saints Coach Sean Payton’s path to the top of the N.F.L. embodies the team’s “unwanted and underrated” character.
After the Parade, Saints Face Many Decisions
By JUDY BATTISTA Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:48:08 -0000
The Super Bowl champion Saints have 29 free agents — 11 of them unrestricted — heading into next season.

L.A. Times - Sports

Ankle injury keeps Kobe Bryant in the locker room again
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:57:00 -0800
He misses his second game in a row as the Lakers defeat the San Antonio Spurs, 101-89. He continues to get treatment and isn't sure if he'll play in Utah or in the All-Star game. He misses his second game in a row as the Lakers defeat the San Antonio Spurs, 101-89. He continues to get treatment and isn't sure if he'll play in Utah or in the All-Star game.
If Team USA doesn't succeed at Winter Games, will it blame Canada?
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800
U.S. medal hopes are bright in Vancouver, but some of its best athletes will compete head-to-head with the newly powerful Team Canada. The Canadians also may be exerting a 'home ice' advantage by limiting venue access. U.S. medal hopes are bright in Vancouver, but some of its best athletes will compete head-to-head with the newly powerful Team Canada. The Canadians also may be exerting a 'home ice' advantage by limiting access to venues.
TV beer commercials are not super
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800
The most-watched sports event of the year is a time when families with children gather to watch the game. The most-watched sports event of the year is a time when families with children gather to watch the game.

ESPN.com

Top-ranked Kansas handles slumping Texas
Associated Press Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:47:53 -0800
Marcus Morris scored 18 points to lead No. 1 Kansas to an 80-68 victory over No. 14 Texas on Monday night.
Julius Peppers of says he doesn't want long-term deal from Carolina Panthers
Associated Press Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:48:11 -0800
Julius Peppers no longer wants a long-term contract with Carolina, saying the Panthers have ignored him this offseason.
For Drew Brees, Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl victory is sinking in
ESPN.com news services Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:25:12 -0800
The Saints and their fans awoke Monday to the realization that the once lovable losers from New Orleans were Super Bowl champions for the first time in the club's 43-year history after Sunday's 31-17 triumph over the Indianapolis Colts.

AP Top Sports News At 12:03 p.m. EST

NFL future: Spotlight off the field
By BARRY WILNER Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:13:44 -0000
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- A memorable season capped by a super title game with a record TV audience has NFL executives and fans beaming....
Lakers beat Spurs 101-89 without Bryant, Bynum
By BETH HARRIS Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:23:02 -0000
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Pau Gasol had 21 points and 19 rebounds to lead five players in double figures, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 101-89 Monday night without injured Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum....
Owner of Belmont winner Summer Bird fires trainer
By RICHARD ROSENBLATT Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:02:48 -0000
Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird has a new trainer....

Reuters: Sports News

Sentiment, success, adventure make Saints "America's" team
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:43:25 -0500
MIAMI (Reuters) - The Dallas Cowboys have long been known as 'America's team' but the New Orleans Saints, who triumphed as underdogs in Sunday's Super Bowl, can now make a good claim to that title.
Mariners' Cliff Lee has surgery on left foot
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:53:28 -0500
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee has had minor surgery on his left foot that will delay the start of his pre-season workouts, the club said.
Mardi Gras in Miami as Saints win first Super Bowl
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:48:17 -0500
MIAMI (Reuters) - The New Orleans Saints completed their long-awaited transformation from chumps to champions by defeating the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the Super Bowl on Sunday to claim their first NFL title.

SI.com

Don Banks: What's next for Saints and Colts
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:48:15 -0500
Super Bowl XLIV is in the books. What lies ahead for the Saints and Colts? Don Banks looks at the needs of each team as they prepare to enter an offseason unlike any in recent history.
Two nobodies rise up for Saints; more MMQB
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:25:10 -0500
Two unknown heroes. One massive gamble. Peter King analyzes the play that changed Super Bowl XLIV, plus examines where Indianapolis went wrong in its 31-17 loss to New Orleans.
Andy Glockner: Competitive Atlantic 10 ready to make major impact on the bubble
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:36:08 -0500
The Big East is top-heavy. So is the Big Ten. Neither can match the depth of the Atlantic 10, which is why it's poised to make a major impact on the tourney bubble, says Andy Glockner.

Kansas City Star: Sports

No. 1 Jayhawks hog-tie Longhorns 80-68
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:15:00 -0600
AUSTIN, Texas | No matter how many national championship banners Bill Self hangs up in Allen Fieldhouse, nights like Monday will stick with people just as much as those magical ones in March and April. Spring sure can be fun, but Self will get you through the winter every time.
For Kansas, it's starting to feel like 2008
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:15:00 -0600
Texas is too talented to get destroyed on its home floor, and Kansas is too good to lose a big lead anywhere. So a blowout became a bit tense, but the outcome was never in doubt.
Saints assistant Williams glad Brees finally on his side
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:15:00 -0600
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. | New Orleans defensive coordinator Gregg Williams wanted Drew Brees on his side nine years ago. Who knows what kind of history they could have made then? But the wait was worth it.

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