Tennessee Titans Johnson wins AP Offensive Player of the Year
Running back Chris Johnson topped a 2,509 yard total with 2,000 rushing yards marking the NFL record for yards from scrimmage. The second year star collected 38 of 50 votes, defeating Saints quarterback Drew Brees who had nine votes.
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Cubs weigh spring training home options for future
Cubs president Crane Kenney plans talks with Mesa officials on a possible move from Arizona to Florida for spring training. An offer from Naples, Florida is under consideration while proposals from Arizona and Florida are presented to the Ricketts family. The team has trained in Mesa since 1952.
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ESPN shifts Chase coverage to cable network for NASCAR
ESPN moves the majority of its Chase for the Sprint Cup coverage to its ESPN cable network, airing 14 of 17 races shared with ABC. The split follows higher ratings on the cable channel, with the July 25 Indy race marking the change. ABC will still air key Saturday night races at Bristol, Richmond and Charlotte.
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Cyclones fall to No. 1 Texas 90 83 in Hilton showdown
Iowa State led at halftime as Craig Brackins 18 points and Marquis Gilstrap 20 points battled Texas, the Big 12 leader, but a decisive 10-0 run to start the second half and Texas’ Avery Bradley 24 points propelled a 90 83 Texas win. Cyclones suffer injuries and foul trouble as Damiën James 23 points and 14 rebounds helped Texas close out.
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No. 1 Longhorns outpace Cyclones in Hilton thriller
Texas, ranked No. 1, topples Iowa State 90-83 at Hilton Coliseum after a 44-42 halftime edge. McDermott praised Texas depth and star power as Cyclones, buoyed by improved play, hung with the national leader before late surge by the Longhorns.
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Shifting tides in figure skating steer Olympic spotlight
The sport shifts from American stars to global power as Asia leads women’s skating. Sasha Cohen eyes comeback to join rising U.S. hopefuls while Evan Lysacek reigns world champion. NBC schedules two weekends of national finals in Spokane as Vancouver nears. Vancouver Games open Feb. 12.
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