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PREDATORS BEAT LIGHTNING IN CLASH OF CONFERENCE LEADERS

Nashville beats Tampa Bay 3-2 in clash of NHL conference leaders, thanks to James Neal's goal late in overtime.

http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268755/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=zCeH2Xwm

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BALOTELLI SCORES FIRST EPL GOAL FOR LIVERPOOL IN WIN OVER SPURS

Mario Balotelli belatedly scores his first Premier League goal for Liverpool to seal a 3-2 win over Tottenham.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2015/02/10/substitute-balotelli-grabs-late-liverpool-winner-vs-spurs/23190533/

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A-ROD APOLGIZES TO YANKEES AHEAD OF SPRING TRAINING

Alex Rodriguez met with New York Yankees officials to apologize as he prepares for spring training and the end of his year-long ban for breach of drug rules.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/093ac73015324348ac0431fb6b9744b2/alex-rodriguez-meets-yankees-apologizes-actions

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PREMIER LEAGUE LIVE TV RIGHTS DEALS TOTAL MORE THAN $8 BILLION

The English Premier League completes three-year domestic rights deals worth more than $8 billion.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/9bba8433007f4e949cf7743ece1933f6/english-premier-league-sells-uk-live-tv-rights-78bn