Armstrong meeting with USADA appears unlikely
Written by JIM VERTUNO,AP Sports Writer
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lance Armstrong's lawyers say the cyclist will talk more about drug use in the sport, just likely not to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency that led the effort to strip him of his Tour de France titles.
Woods takes the lead going into weekend at Torrey
Written by DOUG FERGUSON,AP Golf Writer
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tiger Woods cared more about the number of rounds left at Torrey Pines than the number of PGA Tour wins belonging to the guys chasing him.
Vonn beats Maze to win World Cup giant slalom
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MARIBOR, Slovenia (AP) — Lindsey Vonn showed she can beat Tina Maze in the Slovenian's best discipline and on her home snow.
Azarenka beats Li, defends Australian Open title
Written by JOHN PYE,AP Sports Writer
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Victoria Azarenka had the bulk of the crowd against her. The fireworks were fizzling out, and when she looked over the net she saw Li Na crashing to the court and almost knocking herself out.
Sports are a civil right for disabled, US says
Written by PHILIP ELLIOTT,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Breaking new ground, the U.S. Education Department is telling schools they must include students with disabilities in sports programs or provide equal alternative options. The directive, reminiscent of the Title IX expansion of athletic opportunities for women, could bring sweeping changes to school budgets and locker rooms for years to come.
Blind NH sled dog thrives with brother's help
Written by HOLLY RAMER,Associated Press
JEFFERSON, N.H. (AP) — When Gonzo started tripping over his food dish three years ago, no one could explain or stop the Alaskan husky's quickly advancing blindness. But a veterinarian offered some simple advice: "Run this dog."
Cavs' Kyrie Irving named NBA All-Star for 1st time
Written by TOM WITHERS,AP Sports Writer
CLEVELAND (AP) — Still not old enough to legally toast any of his accomplishments, Kyrie Irving joined one of the NBA's most elite groups.
Duchene leads Avalanche over Blue Jackets 4-0
Written by DENNIS GEORGATOS,Associated Press
DENVER (AP) — Matt Duchene's offense helped put the Columbus Blue Jackets in a hole. Semyon Varlamov's goaltending kept them from climbing out.