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A-ROD MAKES VAGUE APOLOGY ON COMEBACK TRAIL

Alex Rodriguez offers vague apology for "mistakes" as he prepares for spring training and a comeback from his doping suspension.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/3d7307e3b4d14dd4a3bebfbef49dd232/rod-makes-vague-apology-turns-down-news-conference

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PSG-CHELSEA, SHAKHTAR-BAYERN BOTH DRAWS IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Paris St. Germain-Chelsea and Shakhtar Donetsk-Bayern Munich both end in draws as the Champions League knockout stage begins.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2015/02/17/shakhtar-holds-10-man-bayern-to-draw-in-champions-league/23571797/

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PREDATORS EXTEND NHL LEAD WITH WIN OVER SHARKS

Nashville extends NHL lead with 5-1 over San Jose for sixth-straight win.

http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268750/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=oeXqOnPe

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ALL IN OR SIT OUT? DILEMMAS AS NBA TRADE DEADLINE LOOMS

NBA teams balance ambition against prudence heading toward trade deadline.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/56b0fe4dfd954957a4cb2fd9a8addc3d/all-or-sit-out-nba-teams-decide-trade-deadline-nears?utm_campaign=AP_Sports&utm_source=SocialFlow&utm_medium=Twitter

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NO CONFIRMATION BUT MORE HINTS FOR MAYWEATHER-PACQIAO SHOWDOWN

Still no confirmation but more hints and inferences for Mayweather-Pacquiao showdown.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/30ed14b1ebab4bbf98e8bd427981a7e2/silence-and-hint-possible-mayweather-pacquiao-fight