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Alex Smith handles role class
SANTA CLARA (AP) - Alex Smith ran off the field at Candlestick Park two weeks ago to a standing ovation and cheers from the sellout crowd, not much different from the reception last January when he took the San Francisco 49ers oh so close to a Super Bowl.
Lee ends Warriors’ All-Star drought
NEW YORK (AP) - Tim Duncan was selected to his 14th All-Star game, Spurs teammate Tony Parker is joining him, and the Chicago Bulls also had two reserves chosen Thursday for next month's game in Houston.
Azarenka eludes chokehold, gains Australian final
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Sloane Stephens sat for nine minutes, mostly staring at the court and trying to forget the curious timing of Victoria Azarenka's medical timeout. She may have been the only one trying to ignore it.
Frank Gore fined $10,500 for socks violation
SANTA CLARA (AP) - Frank Gore will pay closer attention to his socks for the Super Bowl.
Australian Open all atwitter about Sloane Stephens
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Sloane Stephens wiped away tears as she thought about hanging a poster of herself on a wall in the place of her childhood hero.
Williams loses in quarters, Azarenka into semis
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Serena Williams' dominating run at the majors is over. American teenager Sloane Stephens is headed to the semifinals of the Australian Open.
Kings staying in Sac?
SACRAMENTO (AP) - Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson had a stern warning for Seattle SuperSonics fans who are excited about the prospect of the NBA returning to the Puget Sound next season.
Jim, John Harbaugh ready for rematch at Super Bowl
SANTA CLARA (AP) - Jim and John Harbaugh have exchanged a handful of text messages, and plan to leave it at that. No phone conversations necessary while the season's still going. No time for pleasantries, even for the friendly siblings.
Curry scores 28 in Warriors win over Clippers
OAKLAND (AP) - Stephen Curry took some good-natured ribbing from his Golden State teammates following an impromptu celebration near the bench late in fourth quarter against Los Angeles.
Anderson scores 27, Hornets beat Kings
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Ryan Anderson patiently answered questions after a 27-point performance in the New Orleans Hornets' 114-105 victory over Sacramento on Monday. About 15 feet away, the franchise's prized player was nursing an ankle injury.
Li Na advances to Australian Open semifinals
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Li Na advanced to the Australian Open semifinals for the third time in four years, bringing fourth-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska's 13-match winning streak to a shuddering halt.
After Giants win title, Niners getting their shot
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - When Jim Harbaugh and Alex Smith drove in the Giants' victory parade last fall, players on San Francisco's championship baseball team hoped they might be able to return the favor if the 49ers could win it all a few months later.
NBA capsules
NEW YORK (AP) - Joe Johnson made the go-ahead jumper with 22 seconds left and scored 25 points, leading the Brooklyn Nets to an 88-85 over the New York Knicks on Monday and a split of the four-game series between the city rivals.
Maloofs agree to sell Kings to Seattle group
SACRAMENTO (AP) - The Maloof family has agreed to sell the Sacramento Kings to a Seattle group led by investor Chris Hansen, two people familiar with the decision said Sunday night.
It’s Harbaugh vs Harbaugh: Get ready for Brother Bowl
By HOWARD FENDRICH
Articles by Section - Pro Sports
Conley leads Grizzlies win against Kings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Mike Conley had 27 points and 10 assists as the Memphis Grizzlies won their fourth straight by beating the slumping Sacramento Kings 99-89 on Wednesday night.
Maurice Petty completes Petty clan in Hall of Fame
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Petty dynasty is now completely represented in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Mickelson set to play Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Phil Mickelson is going ahead with his Phoenix Open title defense after testing his ailing lower back on Wednesday at exclusive Whisper Rock.
Super Bowl: Does defense win championships?
That old maxim about defenses winning championships was being spread on pretty heavily during Super Bowl week.
Warriors, Clippers growing into testy matchup
OAKLAND (AP) - The debate about whether the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers are growing into unlikely California rivals might just be a matter of vocabulary.
Kaepernick, Newton team up to host TV awards show
NEW YORK (AP) - NFL playoff opponents Colin Kaepernick and Cam Newton will team up to host a TV awards show.
Martin talks scandal
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Tackle Jonathan Martin says the persistence of vulgar language around the Miami Dolphins made him feel trapped, so he left the team before lodging allegations at the root of a bullying scandal.
Beal, Wall lead Wizards past Warriors
OAKLAND (AP) - Bradley Beal scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half, and John Wall had 15 points and eight rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards past the Golden State Warriors 88-85 on Tuesday night.
Seahawks star Lynch walks out of media day
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Marshawn Lynch was there. He even talked a bit.
Super Bowl circus takes center stage
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Internet star Lil Terrio danced with cheerleaders, an Austrian man dressed as Mozart, another guy wore a Waldo costume and Nickelodeon's Pick Boy was in the house.
Richard Sherman is downright charming on media day
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Richard Sherman couldn't wait to start talking Tuesday.
Broncos QB Manning ‘had concerns’ about comeback
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - When Peyton Manning returned to the NFL after a series of neck operations that sidelined him for the entire 2011 season, there was plenty of talk about when - and even whether - he would return to the level of play that earned four MVP awards and two Super Bowl appearances.
MLB OKs protective cap for pitchers, fit for camp
NEW YORK (AP) - Big league pitchers might feel safer on the mound this season.
Woods says he’s not far off his game
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Tiger Woods doesn't sound too worried over matching his worst score in America on a course where he had won eight times.
MLB tells court A-Rod suit should be tossed
NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball is seeking a speedy dismissal of New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez's lawsuit challenging a season-long suspension.
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