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Longhorns, Buckeyes ready for Fiesta Bowl (AP)

Texas coach Mack Brown speaks during a news conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. Texas will face Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game on Monday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)AP - Texas coach Mack Brown has a theory about bowl games.

Report: Patriots to put franchise tag on Cassel (AP)
AP - The New England Patriots plan to put the franchise tag on quarterback Matt Cassel, according to a published report.

AP Source: Bradley, Cubs agree to $30M, 3-yr deal (AP)
AP - The Chicago Cubs and free agent Milton Bradley reached a preliminary agreement Monday on a $30 million, three-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

L.T. could be sidelined Sunday by 'tough' injury (AP)

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson, right, scores around Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kelvin Hayden during the second quarter an NFL AFC wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)AP - There was the strained groin in 2004, the lingering rib injury in 2005, a jaw injury in 2006, the knee injury in last year's playoffs and then his jammed right big toe earlier this season.

Pat Burrell agrees to $16M, 2-year deal with Rays (AP)

In this Oct. 12, 2008, Philadelphia Phillies' Pat Burrell tosses his bat after striking out during the fourth inning in Game 3 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles. The Tampa Bay Rays added a big bat for the middle of their batting order, agreeing to a $16 million, two-year contract with Pat Burrell. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP - Pat Burrell went from one World Series team to the other. The Tampa Bay Rays added a big bat to the middle of their lineup, agreeing Monday on a $16 million, two-year contract with Burrell.

Vick revises bankruptcy plan on hopeful NFL return (AP)
AP - Michael Vick would have to keep a court official informed about his attempts to be reinstated by the NFL after his release from prison, under a revised bankruptcy plan proposed by his lawyers.

Wizards poke fun at LeBron's 'crab dribble' (AP)
AP - Add LeBron James' "crab dribble" to the lengthy list of talking points in the Cavaliers-Wizards rivalry.

Twins owner Carl Pohlad dead at age 93 (AP)

In this April 2006 file photo, Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad is seen in Minneapolis. Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during nearly his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, a baseball official said. He was 93. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)AP - Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday. He was 93.

Villanueva magic enough to see off valiant Spartans (AFP)

English Matt Derbyshire of Blackburn (Top) vies with English Chris McCabe of Blyth (Bottom) during a FA Cup, third round, football match between Blyth Spartans and Blackburn Rovers at Croft Park, Blyth. Rovers won 1-0.(AFP/Graham Stuart)AFP - A brilliant freekick by Chilean international Carlos Villanueva proved the difference between Premiership side Blackburn Rovers and non-league Blyth Spartans here on Monday as Rovers ran out 1-0 winners.

Blackhawks rebound from Detroit sweep, beat Flames (AP)

Chicago Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin, right, of Russia, celebrates with Kris Versteeg, left, and Martin Havlat, of the Czech Republic, after the Blackhawks defeated the Calgary Flames 5-2 in an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)AP - The Blackhawks made themselves right at home in their friendlier indoor confines.
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