Week in Sports: February 12-18

Kansas City Royals players walk on the field during the team's first day of baseball spring training for pitchers and catchers, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, in Surprise, Ariz.

Credit: AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

Texas' Avery Bradley, right, tries to dribble around Missouri's Justin Safford, left, and Kim English, rear, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 82-77.

Credit: AP Photo/L.G. Patterson

Lindsey Vonn of the United States reacts in the finish area after completing the Women's downhill at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010.

Vancouver Olympics: Day 5

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Shaun White of the USA during his first heat run in the final in the men's snowboard halfpipe competition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010.

Vancouver Olympics: Day 5

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Charlotte Bobcats' Stephen Jackson argues a call with referee Eddie F. Rush in the first half against the New Jersey Nets in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010.

Credit: AP Photo/Chuck Burton

Gold medallist Seth Wescott, of the U.S., celebrates after winning the men's snowboard cross final at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games at Cypress Mountain in Vancouver, British Columbia, Monday February 15, 2010.

Vancouver Olympics: Day 3

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Texas A&M coach Mark Turgeon, bottom right, and others on the team react to a play during the second half against Kansas on Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, in College Station. Kansas beat A&M 59-54.

Credit: AP Photo/Dave Einsel

Duke forward Miles Plumlee, top, fights for the ball with Miami guard James Dews in the second half during in Coral Gables, Fla. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010. Duke won 81-74.

Credit: AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

USA goalie Ryan Miller reaches back to catch a puck during men's ice hockey practice at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010.

Vancouver Olympics: Day 3

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China's Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo kiss their gold medals on the podium after winning the pairs free program figure skating competition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010.

Vancouver Olympics: Day 3

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Southern California's Donte Smith reacts after making a 3-point shot against UCLA in the first half, Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. Southern California won 68-64.

Credit: AP Photo/Lori Shepler

FC Barcelona's Carles Puyol, centre, jumps for the ball with Atletico de Madrid's Alvaro Dominguez, at left, during their Spanish La Liga soccer match, at the Vicente Calderon stadium, in Madrid, Sunday Feb. 14, 2010.

Credit: AP Photo/Andres Kudacki

Guilbaut Colas of France during moguls qualifications at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010.

Vancouver Olympics: Day 2

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East All-Star LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers goes up for a basket during the third quarter of the NBA All-Star game Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Before 108,713 fans, the East edged the West 141-139 in the All-Star Game.

Credit: AP Photo/LM Otero

Columbus Blue Jackets' Raffi Torres (14) skates down ice after stealing the puck from Chicago Blackhawks' Colin Fraser (46) during the first period, Sunday, Feb 14, 2010, in Columbus, Ohio.

Credit: AP Photo/Terry Gilliam

BMW Oracle Racing owner Larry Ellison drinks champagne on the podium after winning the 33rd America's Cup against Alinghi in Valencia, Spain, on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010.

Credit: AP Photo/Alberto Saiz

Jamie McMurray waves a checkered flag in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010.

Credit: AP Photo/John Raoux

Rutgers' Hamady Ndiaye celebrates at the end of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers won 71-68.

Credit: AP Photo/Mel Evans

Bengt Walden of the United States competes during the first run of the men's singles luge competition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010.

Vancouver Olympics: Day 1

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Drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr (88) and Greg Biffle (27) crash during the NASCAR DRIVE4COPD 300 Nationwide series race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010.

Credit: AP Photo/Mark Young

New York Knicks' Nate Robinson goes up for a dunk during the slam dunk contest during the NBA All-Star Saturday on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, in Dallas. Robinson won the event for the third time.

Credit: AP Photo/Eric Gay

Sven Kramer of The Netherlands grimaces during the men's 5,000 meter speed skating race at the Richmond Olympic Oval at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010.

Vancouver Olympics: Day 1

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Los Angeles Kings left wing Ryan Smyth (94) collides with Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson (41) as he rushes the goal during the second period, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, in Los Angeles. The Kings won 3-0.

Credit: AP Photo/Gus Ruelas

Evan Slater, top, surfs a giant wave over Darryl "Flea" Virostko during the first heat of the Mavericks surf contest Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, in Half Moon Bay, Calif.

Credit: AP Photo/Ben Margot

The downtown skyline is seen during the opening ceremonies at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010.

Photos: 2010 Olympics Opens

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The sled belonging to Nodar Kumaritashvili of Georgia is seen just after he crashed during a training run for the men's singles luge at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010.

Tragedy at the Olympics

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