Monday, January 16, 2012

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Finalist Rose eager to play in London Olympics

MEMPHIS -- Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose told the Tribune the compressed, 66-game schedule and a potential long playoff run won't stop him from playing in the London Olympics if he is named to the 12-man roster in June.

Must-win road test already for Notre Dame? Must-win road test already for Notre Dame?

With the home win streak in cinders, the disappointment fresh and another game looming in about 48 hours, Notre Dame point guard Eric Atkins perhaps was a bit prone to exaggeration when he assessed his team's Monday tilt at Rutgers.

Paul named Big Ten player of week Paul named Big Ten player of week

Illinois junior guard Brandon Paul was named Big Ten player of the week after scoring 43 points in an upset last week against Ohio State.

Australian Open: Nadal overcomes knee problem to win 1st match Australian Open: Nadal overcomes knee problem to win 1st match

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Rafael Nadal has a new injury -- a tendon problem in his right knee that nearly prompted him to forfeit a first-round match at the Australian Open on Monday that he went to win handily.

Bears analysis: In the market for cornerbacks Bears analysis: In the market for cornerbacks

Brad Biggs: The Bears will be in the market for cornerbacks in free agency and the draft. Keep an eye on some bigger prospects who tackle well in the draft.

49ers, Giants get hot at the right time NFC's 49ers, Giants get hot at the right time

The 49ers suddenly have an offense.

Ravens hold on to beat Texans, advance to AFC championship game Ravens hold on to beat Texans, advance to AFC title game

They have played together for so long that certain things become expected. So even after a regular season in which Ed Reed had just one interception in his final 15 games, Ray Lewis felt it coming, simply because he's seen it so many times before.

Bulls buy into Thibodeau's defensive philosophy Bulls buy into Thibodeau's defensive philosophy

The Bulls are the NBA's stingiest defense for points allowed, surrendering just 83.8 per game.


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