Alabama Holds Off Texas In BCS Title Victory
In Pasadena, Alabama survives a Texas comeback to win the BCS national championship 37-21. Eryk Anders forced a late fumble on Garrett Gilbert, preserving a 10 point margin as Marcell Dareus and Mark Ingram supported the Tide to finish 14-0.
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Vonn eyes speed events despite bruised arm in Haus im Ennstal
Lindsey Vonn, the defending overall World Cup champion, seeks downhill and super-G after a crash left her with a bruised left arm. She notes downhill may be easier on the hurt hand than slalom and recalls two wins at Lake Louise with a Val d’Isere race moved to Haus im Ennstal.
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Cohen to skate at U S championships despite tendinitis
Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen plans to compete at the U S championships this month, her coach John Nicks confirming the move after she withdrew from Grand Prix events with tendinitis in her right calf. Cohen has not skated competitively since the 2006 world championships.
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Holliday signs seven year, 120 million with Cardinals
Cardinals finalize Matt Holliday seven year 120 million contract. He says Albert Pujols should stay with the team for at least two more years and ideally his entire career. Pujols is entering the final guaranteed season of a 100 million seven year deal with a 16 million option for 2011.
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Mayweather blames Pacquiao for bout collapse
Floyd Mayweather Jr blamed Manny Pacquiao for the collapse of a planned Las Vegas bout. He said Pacquiao refused to accept a reasonable compromise on drug testing and that he remains ready to sign a deal for the March MGM Grand Garden fight.
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Romo Faces Rematch as Cowboys Seek Deeper Playoff Run
Tony Romo reflects on tearful playoff memories while preparing for a home playoff rematch against Philadelphia. Dallas, 11 5, clinched the NFC East after a 24 0 victory over the Eagles with Romo breaking passing records and teammates praising his current confidence.
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