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Wendy Holdener of Switzerland reacts during the first run of the women’s slalom at the 2017 Alpine Skiing World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Mikaela Shiffrin, of the U.S.A., arrives in the finish area, after the second run of the women’s slalom at the 2017 Alpine Skiing World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017.

Bayern pulls off injury-time draw in Berlin in Bundesliga

Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski, front, celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Hertha BSC Berlin and FC Bayern Munich in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski, front left, celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Hertha BSC Berlin and FC Bayern Munich in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017.

Report: Free-agent DT Mitchell will visit 49ers

Mitchell, 29, who was released by the Dolphins this week in a salary cap move, has visits scheduled with the 49ers, Seahawks, Falcons and Broncos, the NFL Network reported . Mitchell is a run-stuffer who has 5.5 sacks in a seven-season, 38-start career spent with Houston and Miami .

Friedrich leads Kripps at halfway stage of bobsled worlds

Germany’s Francesco Friedrich was fastest in both runs to lead Canada’s Justin Kripps at the halfway stage of the two-man bobsled world championships on Saturday. Defending champion Friedrich and his brakeman Thorsten Margis clocked 49.15 seconds in the first heat and then 49.45 for a combined time of 1 minute, 38.60 seconds – 0.52 ahead of Kripps, from Summerland, B.C., and Jesse Lumsden of Burlington, Ont.

Aston Martin to release its most extreme road car yet but potential buyers must be rich and LUCKY

A prototype of the car has been seen in the British factory where it is being built and between 99 and 150 are expected to go on sale next year. The AM-RB 001 is the product of a collaboration between it and the Red Bull Grand Prix team and especially its legendary aerodynamicist, Adrian Newey, who used his experience in designing multiple championship winning F1 cars in the Aston.

UCI lax on TUE use, says Boardman

Cycling chiefs must do more to erase suspicion over Therapeutic Use Exemptions , according to Britain’s former Olympic champion and Tour de France yellow jersey wearer Chris Boardman. Bradley Wiggins’s use of TUEs while with Team Sky, made public by cyber-hacking website Fancy Bears last year, raised uncomfortable ethical questions about riders competing after being taking prohibited drugs for medical conditions.

Panthers stay hot, down Ducks 4-1 behind goal from Jagr

Jaromir Jagr scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and James Reimer made 35 saves as the Florida Panthers defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Friday night for their third consecutive win. Colton Sceviour had a goal, Aaron Ekblad scored on the power play and Derek MacKenzie added an empty-net goal, giving the Panthers six wins in their last seven games.

Akhil, Jitendra to make pro debuts in April

IOS Boxing promotions announced on Saturday that they had signed a multi year professional boxing agreement with Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar. The two had turned professional earlier and are now set to make their pro debuts on April 1, 2017 in Mumbai.

‘If Australia play well, India will win 3-0, Otherwise, 4-0’

Ind vs Aus 2017: Harbhajan Singh opined that spinner-friendly pitches could test the inexperienced Australian batting unit. Off spinner Harbhajan Singh who is well versed with Indian conditions and pitches has issued a statement saying that visitors Australia will not stand a chance of winning the series in the upcoming four Test matches against India.

Brown admits he had the ‘wrong mindset’ at Vitesse Arnhem

Neville v Arsenal Fan TV: Watch Sky star front up as he stands by ‘idiot’ comment and insists under-fire Wenger deserves respect Ibrahimovic has made mockery of those who doubted him so Mourinho must keep him… but will striker finally end his Champions League curse at Manchester United? I was made to feel like a criminal, says United legend Yorke after he was denied entry to US because of Iranian stamp in his passport ‘It’s going to be pretty brutal, fast and very bad for his health’: Haye taunts rival Bellew again ahead of showdown EXCLUSIVE: ‘Arsenal drop out of one competition after another every year, failure after failure, we’ve got a chance…’ Meet the Sutton stars out to shock their former club Keane’s greatest hits: Savaging the Pogbas, Fergie and Rooney, why he’d kick Hazard, his disdain for hugging and destroying ‘soft’ Arsenal That would be a straight red! Luiz shows off … (more)

Knicks Morning News

Like LeBron James and the rest of the banana boat crew, Chris Paul just wants Carmelo Anthony to be happy. [NYDN] Charles Oakley should have quit while so far ahead in Dolan feud Honestly, maybe Charles Oakley should have quit – or at least backed off to some degree – while he was so far ahead.

Down’s Downey wins gold in Colombia

Mark Downey dominated to win gold in the men’s points race in the third round of the UCI Track Cycling World Cup in the Alcides Nieto Patino Velodrome in Cali, Colombia. The Dromore man is now leading the World Cup ranking in this event, adding this medal to the gold won in Apeldoorn last November.

Grant Hackett’s mum’s emotional appeal to missing swimmer

Brooklyn man confesses to murdering and dismembering his wife using a ‘hammer and handsaw and discarding her remains in a dumpster’ Revealed, the intriguing truth about infidelity: Only men have the adultery gene, career women fuel divorce and men stray most aged 55 to 65 Massachusetts woman ‘is raped and nearly a dozen tourists are bound and robbed’ by masked gunmen at popular Colombian beach resort Paula Patton and Robin Thicke in dramatic stand-off on the street as she calls off handover of their young son Julian Manchester United soccer legend Dwight Yorke ‘is denied entry into US’ under Trump’s border laws because of ‘Iranian stamp in his passport’ Seattle judge refuses to release Mexican immigrant, 23, who was brought to the US as a 16-year-old and is protected under Obama’s ‘dreamer’ program REVEALED: Major league baseball player who banked more than $500,000 least season drives … (more)

LIVE: Sporting Gijon vs Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid : Moya; Vrsaljko, Savic, Hernandez, Filipe Luis; Correa, Gabi, Koke, Carrasco; Griezmann, F.Torres. TEAM NEWS – Sporting Gijon : Cuellar; Lillo, Mere, Amorebieta, Canella; Alvarez, Vesga; Douglas, Moi Gomez, Burgui; Traore.

Sox owners: Ring or bust

Boston Red Sox principal owner John Henry called it strange not to see David Ortiz at the team’s first full-squad workout this year and knows only one achievement will satisfy the team’s management, players and fans. “We really are focused on that fourth ring like we were that first,” Henry said Friday.

Football fans went way too far this time

League: Referee Chris Beath has controversially not given Sydney FC skipper Alex Brosque a penalty despite what looked like a clear trip inside the box. FOOTBALL Federation Australia has roundly condemned a homophobic banner brandished by Western Sydney fans during Saturday night’s A-League Sydney derby, and foreshadowed punishment for those involved.

Isle of Wight: What’s on this weekend

IT’S the first day of Spring Half Term, and things are starting to get busy on the Isle of Wight with pantomimes, art, and even a Fawlty Towers dinner. At the Seaview Art Gallery today is the Inspiration and Temptation exhibition, with pieces available to purchase at discounts between 10 and 50 percent.

Electronic media searches at border crossings raise worry

Watchdog groups that keep tabs on digital privacy are concerned about reports that U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents are searching the electronic devices of travelers arriving in U.S. airports. Watchdog groups that keep tabs on digital privacy are concerned about reports that U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents are searching the electronic devices of travelers arriving in U.S. airports.

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Sandigo Otero, wh… . Nora Sandigo Otero, right, and several of the children under her legal guardianship, arrive at the Miami-Dade County immigration hearing, Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in downtown Miami.

Sixers’ Embiid hopes to return after All-Star break

Joel Embiid is targeting the 76ers’ first game after the All-Star break for his return from a knee injury. He has been out since January 27 with a right knee injury, one that has caused much controversy as the Philly front office first called it a bone bruise and later a slight meniscus tear.

Bocce time

On Sunday Feb. 12, the Kansas Unified Sports Bocce Metro Tournament was held at Wheatridge Middle School. The event was hosted by the local Special Olympics team and Unified Blazers Team.

No. 2 Maryland beats Wisconsin 89-40 for 14th straight win

Maryland’s Brionna Jones center shoots over Wisconsin’s Avyanna Young left during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday Feb. 15 2017 in College Park Md Shatori Walker-Kimbrough scored 22 points to lead second-ranked Maryland to an 89-40 win over Wisconsin in a Big Ten women’s basketball game in College Park, Maryland Wednesday night. “Personally, I think I could’ve guarded him a lot better”, Law said.

Mariah Carey Confirms Relationship With New Boyfriend

Their relationship status has been unclear until this week, despite everything we’ve seen on Mariah’s World and despite this very sexy photo of them together in a fancy bathtub with #bubbles on Valentine’s Day. The singer, who was on a date night with her man, burst out of her low cut top and revealed a bit more than she’d bargained for.