Super Bowl XLVI
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Ryan Callahan scored three goals as the New York Rangers beat Philadelphia 5-2 on Saturday for their seventh straight win over the Flyers.
Jeremy Lin hit a free throw with 4.9 seconds left to overcome a dreadful second half and lift the New York Knicks to their fifth straight victory, 100-98, over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
Adreian Payne scored 15 points, Draymond Green added 12 and defense-minded No. 11 Michigan State beat No. 3 Ohio State 58-48 Saturday night, ending the Buckeyes' 39-game home winning streak.
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The United States swept favored Switzerland out of the Davis Cup on Saturday when Mardy Fish and Mike Bryan beat Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.
Luis Suarez's refusal to shake hands with Patrice Evra overshadowed Manchester United's 2-1 win over rival Liverpool that lifted the defending champions to first place in the Premier League on Saturday.
Marlies Schild of Austria won her sixth World Cup slalom of the season Saturday after overall leader Lindsey Vonn and defending champion Maria Hoefl-Riesch crashed out in the opening run on the windy Pyrenees course.
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Spencer Hawes (Achilles) has been ruled out again for Friday.
Hawes' Achilles strain is still bothering him to the point where Doug Collins said Hawes may not even make the upcoming three-game road trip. Nikola Vucevic, Lavoy Allen and Tony Battie will all help to fill the void while Hawes is out. The big man was enjoying a solid breakout season, but he's played in just 14 of 26 possible games entering Friday.
Allen Iverson's deal with the Venezuelan team Guaros de Lara is reportedly "80 percent done."
Iverson was initially expected to be contemplating a move to the Puerto Rican league, but now it looks like he'll head to Venezuela in the hopes of resurrecting his career and finding a way back into the NBA.
Spencer Hawes (Achilles) did not practice on Thursday.
Hawes remains listed as day-to-day and there is no definitive timetable for his return to action. Nikola Vucevic will continue to see an increased role while Hawes remains out.
Elton Brand (thumb) admitted that he's "not close to 100 percent."
"It's definitely painful," he said. "The swelling has gone down. With Spencer (Hawes) out, you've got to find a way." It's commendable Brand is going out there at less than 100 percent, and he was able to log a double-double on Wednesday despite not being fully healthy. Owners should continue to trot him out there as long as he's in the lineup.
Elton Brand (thumb) recorded a double-double in his return from a two-game absence on Wednesday, scoring 11 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.
Brand was dealing with some swelling in his shooting thumb, but was able to play through it. Philadelphia is still without Spencer Hawes (Achilles), which means Brand will get an extra bump in value until Hawes returns. Get him back in your fantasy lineups.
Spencer Hawes (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Hawes was listed as doubtful on Tuesday, so it's not a surprise to see him out again on Wednesday. After a 10 game layoff, Hawes returned for just two games before hitting the sidelines once again. The MRI results were negative on his back and Achilles, and he's being listed as day-to-day for the time being. Owners should stash him on the bench for the interim, while Nikola Vucevic will start in Hawes' place on Wednesday.
Elton Brand (thumb), who has missed the last two games, is set to rejoin the starting lineup on Wednesday.
Brand's swelling has gone down enough to the point where he's able to play, and the Sixers will need him in the lineup without Hawes (Achilles) available. The veteran power forward is averaging 10.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.6 blocks on 47.4 percent shooting.
Adreian Payne scored 15 points, Draymond Green added 12 and defense-minded No. 11 Michigan State beat No. 3 Ohio State 58-48 Saturday night, ending the Buckeyes' 39-game home winning streak.
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Trae Golden scored 17 points, Jeronne Maymon added 15 points and 11 rebounds, and Tennessee upset No. 8 Florida 75-70 Saturday, ending the Gators' home-winning streak at 19.