Cypress Mountain tests Olympic prep as snow trucks roll
Freestyle skiers completed first pre Olympic practice at Cypress Mountain while warm weather delayed snow buildup. IOC chief Rogge voiced no plan B worries and USOC officials held constructive talks with IOC leaders as Team USA processes gear and athletes prepare for Vancouver Games opening.
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Duke Bounces Back with 79 51 Win Over North Carolina
No. 8 Duke dominates No. 18 North Carolina 79 51 led by Bridgette Mitchell and Keturah Jackson with 12 points each. Krystal Thomas added 11 as Duke never trailed, securing a 52 28 rebounding edge and stifling UNC to 24 percent second half shooting.
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Villanova Rallies to Beat West Virginia 82 75 in Big East Clash
Nova guard Scottie Reynolds scored 19 of his 21 points in the final 13 minutes as No. 4 Villanova held off No. 5 West Virginia 82 75 to pull even atop the Big East with Georgetown in the league race.
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Vizquel to wear Aparicio number with White Sox tribute
Omar Vizquel will wear Luis Aparicio's retired No. 11 as a Venezuelan tribute with the Chicago White Sox. Aparicio, Hall of Famer and 1956 AL Rookie of the Year, welcomed the gesture and praised Vizquel's shortstop prowess.
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