ZAGREB, Croatia Overall World Cup leader Ivica Kostelic will have surgery Monday after partially tearing cartilage in his right knee during his super-combined victory in Russia a day earlier.
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ZAGREB, Croatia Overall World Cup leader Ivica Kostelic will have surgery Monday after partially tearing cartilage in his right knee during his super-combined victory in Russia a day earlier.
FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2012 file photo, Jerry Sandusky, a former Penn State assistant football coach charged with sexually abusing boys, speaks to the media at the Centre County Courthouse after a bail conditions hearing, in Bellefonte, Pa. The judge overseeing the case says Sandusky can see most of his grandchildren while he awaits trial. The judge ruled Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 that Sandusky can also use a jury chosen from the State College area to hear his case.
HARRISBURG, Pa. The judge in Jerry Sandusky's child sex abuse trial ruled Monday that the former Penn State assistant coach's jury will be composed of residents of State College and the surrounding area and that he has permission to visit with most of his grandchildren.
Ed Carpenter Racing signed with Chevrolet as its engine provider for the upcoming IndyCar season.
DOHA, Qatar With the No. 1 ranking and her first major title secured, Victoria Azarenka is already thinking about the "Golden Slam."
TOKYO Tokyo submitted its bid to host the 2020 Olympics on Monday, delivering the file to the International Olympic Committee's headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, two days before a Feb. 15 deadline.
Janica Kostelic, right, her brother Ivica, and their father Ante walk in Rosa Khutor's main street, after a Men's World Cup downhill training session, in Sochi, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia The first major test event for the 2014 Sochi Olympics was hailed as a success. Construction for the games may be behind schedule elsewhere, but the Alpine skiing venue is ready.
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom, center, of Sweden, acknowledges the crowd in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Detroit, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. Lidstrom played in his 1,550th game, the most by an NHL player who spent his entire career with one team.
DETROIT It didn't look like just another night for the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena when a fan hurled an octopus on the ice, an act usually reserved for a playoff game.
Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) shoots past Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay (22) in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Memphis, Tenn.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Al Jefferson had 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, and Gordon Hayward added 23 points as the Utah Jazz snapped a three-game losing streak with a 98-88 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.
Golden State Warriors' Nate Robinson dives for a loose ball under Houston Rockets' Goran Drajic during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Oakland, Calif.
OAKLAND, Calif. Monta Ellis had 33 points and seven assists, David Lee added 15 points and 13 rebounds and the Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets 106-97 on Sunday night for their second straight victory over a Western Conference playoff contender.
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall (55), of Sweden, and Philadelphia Flyers center Danny Briere (48) vie for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.
DETROIT The Detroit Red Wings equaled an NHL record with their 20th straight win at home, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 Sunday night on the strength of Johan Franzen's tiebreaking goal early in the third period.
Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) gets the puck behind Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mathieu Garon (32) for a second-period goal during an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.
PITTSBURGH Evgeni Malkin continued his torrid play, scoring his 31st and 32nd goals of the season as the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied past the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Sunday night.
St. Louis Blues' David Perron, second from right, celebrates with teammates Alex Pietrangelo (27), Andy McDonald (10) and T.J. Oshie (74) after scoring a goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in St. Louis.
ST. LOUIS David Perron and Alex Pietrangelo both scored with a two-man advantage and Andy McDonald had an assist in his return from a concussion that sidelined him for 51 games, sending the St. Louis Blues to a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night.
Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson (2) goes up for a shot against Miami Heat's Chris Bosh during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Atlanta.
ATLANTA LeBron James scored 23 points, Dwyane Wade added 21 and the Miami Heat blew out the Atlanta Hawks 107-87 on Sunday night after racing to a 22-point lead at halftime.
Purdue's Brittany Rayburn (5) shoots over Ohio State's Samantha Prahalis (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio . Ohio State won 80-71.
COLUMBUS, Ohio Coach Sharon Versyp knows there is nothing more important for her Purdue team than to learn from its mistakes.
Anaheim Ducks' Corey Perry (10) looks to get around Columbus Blue Jackets' John Moore (4) and Vinny Prospal (22), of the Czech Republic, in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.
COLUMBUS, Ohio Corey Perry scored three goals for his fifth career hat trick - and second against Columbus this season - to lead the surging Anaheim Ducks past the Blue Jackets 5-3 on Sunday night.
Washington Wizards' JaVale McGee (34) tries to drive around Detroit Pistons' Greg Monroe (10) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Auburn Hills, Mich.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. JaVale McGee had 22 points and eight rebounds, and John Wall dished out 14 assists as the Washington Wizards routed the Detroit Pistons 98-77 on Sunday night.
Los Angeles Kings' Justin Williams (14) congratulates Dwight King (74) following his goal against Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32), of Finland, in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Dallas.
DALLAS Jordan Nolan and Dwight King each scored their first career goal and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 on Sunday night in a matchup of Western Conference playoff contenders.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, left, puts his hands on the shoulders of Tiger Woods on the 18th green at Pebble Beach Golf Links during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.
The pretenders were as obedient as ever and folded early, just like they always seemed to when Tiger Woods was in his prime.
Detroit Red Wings goalie Joey MacDonald (31) deflects a shot by Anaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry (10) to Red Wings' Nicklas Lidstrom during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.
DETROIT Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom has played in his 1,550th game, the most by an NHL player who spent his entire career with one team.
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. Ernie Els can plan on a trip to Arizona for the Match Play Championship - just barely.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. Kim Barnes Arico became the winningest coach for St. John's when the Red Storm defeated 17th-ranked Rutgers 61-52 on Sunday.
West Virginia center Ayana Dunning, left, throws a pass around Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in South Bend, Ind.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw said her team had it coming to them.
Aston Villa's manager Alex McLeish directs operations during their English Premier League soccer match against Manchester City at Villa Park Stadium, Birmingham, England, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.
LONDON First-place Manchester City won 1-0 at Aston Villa on Sunday on Joleon Lescott's goal in the 63rd minute, maintaining its two-point lead over Manchester United in the Premier League.
COLUMBIA, S.C. Markeshia Grant had 20 points, making five 3-pointers, and LaKeisha Sutton scored on a left-handed scoop shot in the final minute as No. 24 South Carolina held off Florida 62-58 on Sunday.
COLUMBUS, Ohio Samantha Prahalis hit a 3-pointer from the right wing with 41 seconds left, giving No. 10 Ohio State the boost it needed to hold off No. 16 Purdue 80-71 Sunday, turning the Big Ten race into a four-team logjam.
West Virginia center Ayana Dunning, left, throws a pass around Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in South Bend, Ind.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. Brooke Hampton made two free throws with 4.6 seconds remaining and West Virginia beat No. 2 Notre Dame 65-63 on Sunday, snapping Irish's 21-game winning streak.
Miami guard Stefanie Yderstrom, left, of Sweden, drives against Maryland guard Anjale Barrett in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in College Park, Md., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. Yderstrom contributed a game-high 26 points to Miami's 76-74 win.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. Maryland blew a golden opportunity to beat Miami.
Phil Mickelson, left, walks in front of Tiger Woods after both hit from the second tee at Pebble Beach Golf Links during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. He knew his game was getting close, and he broke through with flair Sunday in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
Chicago Bulls' Omer Asik (3) pressures Boston Celtics' Mickael Pietrus, left, in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.
BOSTON Rajon Rondo recorded a triple-double with 32 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 95-91 win Sunday over the Chicago Bulls, who were without star guard Derrick Rose.
Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) dribbles upcourt against West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in South Bend, Ind.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. Brooke Hampton made two free throws with 4.6 seconds remaining and West Virginia beat No. 2 Notre Dame 65-63 on Sunday, snapping Irish's 21-game winning streak.
Florida Panthers' Mike Santorelli (13) and New York Islanders' Aaron Ness (55) vie for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Uniondale, N.Y.
UNIONDALE, N.Y. Kris Versteeg, Tomas Fleischmann, Tyson Strachan and Jack Skille scored to lift the Florida Panthers to a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders on Sunday.
Georgetown's Nate Lubick (34) goes for two points away from the defense of St. John's Moe Harkless (4) and D'Angelo Harrison (11) during second half of their NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Washington. Georgetown defeated St. John's 71-61.
WASHINGTON Georgetown coach John Thompson III doesn't want to hear kudos after a losing a tough game to a top-notch opponent. St. John's assistant coach Mike Dunlap doesn't mind at all.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. Georgia Tech had been looking for a signature victory all season long, and on Sunday the Yellow Jackets finally got one.
Ivory Coast coach Francois Zahoui, left, and Zambia coach Herve Renard gesture during their African Cup of Nations final soccer match at Stade de L'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.
LIBREVILLE, Gabon Zambia has won the African Cup of Nations, beating pre-tournament favorite Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in a dramatic final at Stade de l'Amitie.
Miami forward Sylvia Bullock, left, and Maryland forward Tianna Hawkins watch the ball bound away in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in College Park, Md., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. Stefanie Yderstrom scored a career-high 26 points and Shenise Johnson added 20 to help sixth-ranked Miami rally to beat No. 8 Maryland 76-74 on Sunday.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. This is how rough a stretch Illinois is mired in: Even Michigan's slumping sophomores shot the ball well against the Fighting Illini.
NEW YORK Stormy's Majesty and Beautiful But Blue scored front-running victories Sunday in $75,000 stakes races for New York breds at Aqueduct.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia Canada's Milos Raonic was replaced for a key Davis Cup singles match against France on Sunday because of a knee injury. His spot was taken by Frank Dancevic, who faces Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
ATHENS, Ga. Anne Marie Armstrong scored a career-high 23 points and No. 21 Georgia defeated Vanderbilt 76-63 on Sunday.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. Sasha Goodlett had 13 points to help No. 22 Georgia Tech edge No. 22 North Carolina 56-54 on Sunday.
ATLANTA Elena Delle Donne, the leading scorer in NCAA Division I, had 31 points in 25 minutes and No. 12 Delaware beat Georgia State 94-56 on Sunday for its 12th consecutive victory.
Toronto Raptors forward Demar DeRozan (10) and Linas Kleiza, center, cover Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.
TORONTO After leading by 18 points in the first half, the Los Angeles Lakers were staring at a four-point deficit with less than two minutes to play.
Michigan guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) makes a layup while defended by Illinois guard D.J. Richardson (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 15 points and Evan Smotrycz added 13, helping No. 22 Michigan remain unbeaten at home with a 70-61 win over Illinois on Sunday.
BOSTON Chicago guard and reigning MVP Derrick Rose will be sidelined Sunday for the Bulls' game against the Boston Celtics.
EVANSTON, Ill. Alex Bentley scored 18 points to lead four players in double figures, and No. 18 Penn State beat Northwestern 77-63 on Sunday.
St. John's Phil Greene (1) goes up for two points against the defense of Georgetown's Henry Sims (14) during first half of their NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Washington.
WASHINGTON Freshman forward Greg Whittington scored a career-high 12 points, and No. 12 Georgetown hit clutch 3-pointers down the stretch Sunday in a 71-61 win over St. John's.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Duke made the tough shots that Florida State didn't, and that was enough for the fifth-ranked Blue Devils to stay undefeated in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
NEW YORK Ryan Callahan scored for the fifth time in four days and defenseman Ryan McDonagh snapped a second-period tie to lift the New York Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.
Seton Hall's Herb Pope (15) goes up for a shot against Pittsburgh's Talib Zanna (42) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Newark, N.J.
NEWARK, N.J. Herb Pope scored 19 points, including four free throws in final 10 seconds, and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead Seton Hall to a 73-66 victory over Pittsburgh on Sunday.
KARLSRUHE, Germany Americans swept the 60-meter hurdles at the Karlsruhe indoor meet Sunday with victories by Yvette Lewis and Jeff Porter.