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Sixers forward Andre Iguodala dunks for two of his 13 points first-half points during last night´s game at the Wachovia Center.

By Kevin Tatum, Inquirer Staff Writer

The 76ers were handling the Minnesota Timberwolves as their game unfolded last night. Then a second-quarter explosion by the Sixers nearly ran the visitors out of the Wachovia Center.

Freshman guard Justin Crosgile of St. Joseph´s threads his way past three St. Louis defenders.

St. Joseph's falls to St. Louis, 56-52

St. Joseph's showed its good side and its bad side in an Atlantic Ten Conference game last night at Hagan Arena.

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Bode Miller the skier, not the bad boy, is back: By Andrew Dampf, Associated Press

Maybe it's better for Bode Miller this way. Maybe the bad boy of the Turin Olympics relishes being an afterthought this time around.
Leighton expected in goal tonight: By Sam Carchidi, Inquirer Staff Writer

Backup goalie Michael Leighton rescued the Flyers' season by going 8-1-1, with a no-decision, during an 11-game stretch while Ray Emery was injured.
Top snowboarder won't be showing off this time: By Eddie Pells, Associated Press

TELLURIDE, Colo. - To the snowboard-cross and X-Games world in which she resides, she is Lindsey Jacobellis, the most dominant figure in her sport, a multiple champion at almost every level.
Patrick ready for NASCAR: By Jenna Fryer, Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Here's something to consider: Maybe Danica Patrick is a pretty good race-car driver. She certainly has her detractors, the ones who have dismissed her as nothing more than a well-marketed, attractive female who has tallied all of one victory in five seasons of IndyCar racing. So she, of course, was written off long before she ever climbed into a stock car with the intention of giving NASCAR a spin.
Gonzo: New blow to the Birds: By John Gonzalez, Inquirer Columnist

While wondering how long it will be until Philly hosts a Super Bowl parade, it's time to empty out the mailbag . . .
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Union defender looks to start of MLS season: By Marc Narducci, Inquirer Staff Writer

While the Union prepare for their inaugural MLS season and the players get to know one another, defender Danny Califf is emerging as one of the team's leaders. That's true even though the concept of a single leader isn't favored by team manager Peter Nowak.
Snow plays havoc with sports schedules: COMPILED BY THE INQUIRER STAFF

For the second time in five days, many local collegiate athletic events were canceled or postponed because of what was expected to be a massive snowstorm.
NFL: Peppers fed up with the Panthers: Associated Press

Julius Peppers said he no longer wants a long-term contract with the Carolina Panthers. In an interview that aired yesterday on WFNZ-AM in Charlotte, N.C., the five-time Pro Bowl defensive end indicated that he is irritated by the team's "silence" and has changed his stance on whether he wants to continue his career in Carolina.
Mature Hedrick gets past feud: He's calmed since his duel with Davis.

By Mark Whicker, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Chad Hedrick is 32. He skates with teenagers now. That's bad enough, but he occasionally shares meals and a dormitory with them.
Doping lab already testing: The facility has already handled more than 200 samples; there have been no positives.

Associated Press

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Vancouver's state-of-the-art doping lab already has tested more than 200 blood and urine samples from Olympic athletes, and there have been no positives.
In the Paint: I'm sorry, Hill says San Antonio Spurs guard George Hill has apologized for nude pictures of himself that were posted online.
Cavaliers make it 12 wins in row: Associated Press

CLEVELAND - LeBron James scored 32 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their 12th straight win last night, a 104-97 triumph over the New Jersey Nets.
Alpine course made moist: Associated Press

Skiing's governing body has injected the men's Alpine course in Whistler, British Columbia, with water to harden the surface as the Vancouver Games near.
Kerrigans dispute findings of autopsy: Associated Press

BOSTON - Former Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan's family members said yesterday that they did "not blame anyone" for her father's death and criticized a medical examiner's finding that he died of a heart-rhythm problem after a fight with his son.