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NFL concussion fallout raises red flags in NASCAR
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By CHRIS JENKINS, AP Sports Writer Feb 21, 3:29 pm EST DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP)—If Michael Waltrip were to count up all the concussions he has sustained over a NASCAR career that stretches back nearly 30 years, he'd certainly hit 10—and probably keep ...

New York Daily News

NY Knicks' Jeremy Lin makes Sports Illustrated cover for second week in row
New York Daily News
By Janon Fisher / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Jeremy Lin might be floored by the news that he has landed on Sports Illustrated's cover for a second straight week. For the second week in a row, Knicks phenom Jeremy Lin has the cover spot in Sports Illustrated ...

USA TODAY

HBO Sports gets right to air Pacquiao-Bradley
ABS CBN News
MANILA, Philippines – HBO Sports secured the rights to air the welterweight title clash between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley. "Manny Pacquiao's fights are always special events and we are very excited that his June 9 fight with Timothy Bradley ...

Globe and Mail

Denver Broncos QB Brady Quinn Talks Tim Tebow, Luck and Prayer: Fan Perspective
Yahoo! Sports
Sports NFL writer Michael Silver in an edition of GQ that took off in the world of football. The article included quotes from Denver Broncos QB Brady Quinn and how he felt regarding the popular QB Tim Tebow and the words, for many, made Quinn come ...

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Michael Pineda, Hiroki Kuroda take on Yankees history with move to New York
Yahoo! Sports
Sports Feb 21, 1:12 pm EST TAMPA, Fla. – On the day the New York Yankees made themselves the American League favorites, their ace, CC Sabathia, was driving from his New Jersey home into Manhattan when his phone rang. An excited voice greeted him and ...

Boston.com

Mississippi St falls to No. 1 Kentucky, 73-64
Boston.com
By David Brandt AP Sports Writer / February 22, 2012 STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury could fault a thin roster and poor second-half shooting for Tuesday night's collapse. What he couldn't fault was the Bulldogs' effort.

BlackAthlete.net

Sports Economics
BlackAthlete.net
While there are superstars, the league takes precedence whereas in other sports, superstars often take precedence over the league. Individual sports like golf, Tennis and NASCAR have also learned that they must face the new economics.

USA TODAY

Heat coach Spoelstra a Lin fan
USA TODAY
MIAMI (AP) – Heat coach Erik Spoelstra makes no secret about the fact that he's enjoying the Jeremy Lin story. Hector Gabino, AP Heat coach Eric Spoelstra says Jeremy Lin's saga is "a great story" on many levels.

USA TODAY

Tiger survives, Donald falls in Day 1 of Match Play
USA TODAY
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) – Luke Donald, so dominant in winning the Match Play Championship last year that he closed out every match before the 18th hole, became only the third No. 1 seed to lose in the opening round Wednesday on Dove Mountain.

USA TODAY

Linsanity live: Lin, Knicks host wounded Hawks
USA TODAY
By Ellen J. Horrow, USA TODAY The New York Knicks looks to rebound from Monday's loss to the New Jersey Nets, while the Atlanta Hawks will have to contend without the services of All-Star Joe Johnson in tonight's game at Madison Square Garden.

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Mechanic Carl? Edwards drops knowledge on overheating
USA TODAY
By Jeff Olson, Special for USA TODAY DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Don't really understand the overheating issue that has affected cars during preparation for Thursday's Gatorade Duels at Daytona International Speedway?

Newsday

Boise State says it will stay in the Mountain West for the 2012-13 season
Washington Post
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State's highly successful football program won't be moving to the Big East early. The school announced on Wednesday that despite repeated conversations with the Big East, the Broncos will remain in the Mountain West for the 2012-13

CBC.ca

Ruutu extended four years by Hurricanes
NHL.com
The Hurricanes took the 29-year-old forward off the trade market on Wednesday by re-signing him to a four-year contract worth $19 million. The deal will pay Ruutu $4 million in 2012-13, and $5 million per the following three seasons.

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NFL Combine Q&A: Of Andrew Luck, 49ers, Raiders and RG3
San Jose Mercury News
By Jerry McDonald Stanford Cardinal's starting quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws against the California Golden Bears in the third quarter for the 114th Big Game at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif.

USA TODAY

Dolphins fans put up billboard for Peyton Manning
USA TODAY
By Mike Foss, USA TODAY Miami fans have spoken. They want Peyton Manning. The fan group behind the Manning to Miami website posted a billboard promoting their campaign at the I-95 and I-595 junction in Fort Lauderdale which reads "Manning to Miami.com"

Chicago Tribune

Magic TV: Programs we'd like to see on Johnson's network
RedEye Chicago (blog)
But, despite unfavorable reviews and terrible ratings for that venture, Johnson is starting Aspire, a 24-hour channel with a focus on what Johnson described as positive, uplifting images of African Americans. It's scheduled to start June 30.

Daily Press

Shannon J. Owens: Young driver aims to make NASCAR history
Daily Press
He hopes to become the first African American in the NASCAR Hall of Fame — and his accolades so far prove that he's on track for a successful career. Wallace Jr. didn't tell me his goal was to become the first black driver in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Bleacher Report

The 50 Greatest Black Athletes in NFL History
Bleacher Report
There is no question that blacks make up perhaps the largest percentage of successful athletes in the NFL as well as throughout sports. Since 1919 when Fritz Pollard and Bobby Marshall became the first African-Americans to play in the NFL, ...