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Ex-ESPN Writer: Lin Slur 'Honest Mistake'
Ex-ESPN Writer: Lin Slur 'Honest Mistake' (KETV-TV)
Former ESPN writer Anthony Federico apologized Monday for writing an offensive headline about basketball sensation Jeremy Lin, calling it "an honest mistake." The controversial headline read "Chink in the Armor: Jeremy Lin's 9 Turnovers Cost Knicks in Streak-stopping Loss to Hornets." "I'd love to tell Jeremy what happened and explain that this was ... (more)

British boxing investigates Chisora's behavior (Log Cabin Democrat)
British boxer Dereck Chisora, left, arrives back at Heathrow Airport in London Sunday, Feb.

Kobe lets Lakers management have it over Gasol (The Miami Herald)
The Los Angeles Lakers' worst performance of the season set the stage for Kobe Bryant to take aim at his team's management, a clear signal that all is not well for the perennial power out West.

Durant scores 51 as Thunder top Nuggets 124-118 (SavannahNow)
Kevin Durant scored a career-best 51 points for the top performance in the NBA this season, Russell Westbrook added 40 and Serge Ibaka had his first career triple-double as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 124-118 in overtime Sunday night.

Jets defeat Avalanche 5-1 (24 Hours)
The Winnipeg Jets are back in the playoff race after a 5-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche at MTS Centre on Sunday night.

Canucks handle Oilers (KRNV-TV Reno)
Henrik and Daniel Sedin had a goal and an assist each as the Vancouver Canucks took care of the Edmonton Oilers, 5-2, at Rexall Place.

Ilyasova has 20-20 night to lead Bucks over Nets
Ilyasova has 20-20 night to lead Bucks over Nets (Deseret News)
Ersan Ilyasova had career highs of 29 points and 25 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 92-85 victory over New Jersey on Sunday night, spoiling the season debut of Nets center Brook Lopez.

Love Leads Wolves Past 76ers With Late FTs, 92-91 (OfficialWire)
Kevin Love scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, including a pair of free throws with 0.1 seconds, to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 92-91 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.

IU's road woes continue; Hoosiers lose to Iowa (WDRB-TV Louisville)
Iowa senior Matt Gatens scored a career-high 30 points and Iowa beat Indiana 78-66 on Sunday, snapping the Hoosiers' three-game winning streak.

Wade powers Heat past Magic (Florida Today)
Dwyane Wade scored 27 points, LeBron James had 25 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the NBA-leading Miami Heat beat the Orlando Magic 90-78 on Sunday for their sixth consecutive victory.

Lin has 28 points, 14 assists; Knicks stop Mavs (Journalgazette)
President Obama lauded Muhammad Ali on Saturday as he joined some of the country's most famous people in offering birthday wishes to the boxer known simply as "The Greatest.

Sharks fall to Red Wings, 3-2 (SFGate)
Detroit, which broke the league's single-season record of 20 on Tuesday, surpassed the 22 wins in a row the Boston Bruins had over two seasons more than eight decades ago.

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