us-hotdailynews: 2015-02-02 U.S. Sports

Patriots Win Super Bowl XLIX, Defeating Seahawks
New York Times
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The seconds ticked off late in the fourth quarter Sunday, and it all must have seemed familiar to Bill Belichick, to Tom Brady, to the New England Patriots and their fans who must have been wondering why, oh why, was this happening ...

Just In: Brady (4 TDs), Butler INT propel Patriots to Super Bowl title   Boston Herald
Bell: Behind the scenes, Tom Brady's focus was Super   USA TODAY
Super Bowl: Patriots beat Seahawks 28-24 in thrilling finish   San Jose Mercury News
CBSSports.com
Kansas City Star
New York Daily News
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CBC.ca

Seahawks' Cliff Avril ruled out with concussion
CBSSports.com
Avril injured himself in the third quarter, and was initially ruled as questionable to return. He was taken back to the locker room for further evaluation, and it was determined he was dealing with a concussion. He will not return to the contest. Topics: Cliff Avril ...

Ex-Lion Cliff Avril out of Super Bowl with brain injury   The Detroit News
Seahawks lose DE Cliff Avril with concussion   Washington Post
Cliff Avril won't return to Super Bowl XLIX with...   SportingNews.com
Bleacher Report
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Yahoo Sports (blog)

David Backes crushes Karl Alzner in Blues/Caps clash
Yahoo Sports (blog)
St. Louis Blues center David Backes, left, is restrained by linesman Ryan Galloway (82) after a hit on Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon).

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USA TODAY

Carmelo Anthony scores 31 as Knicks rout Lakers
USA TODAY
NEW YORK (AP) — Carmelo Anthony hears those voices saying he's getting old, that he can't jump like he once did. Hard not to, since some of them are coming from right in his locker room. Anthony answered in his own way Sunday, scoring 18 of his 31 ...

Knicks-Lakers Game Brings Nationwide Shrug   Wall Street Journal
Carmelo Anthony: Carmelo Anthony scores 31 points in NYK win   Rotoworld.com
NBA: Knicks romp past Lakers   San Jose Mercury News
New York Daily News
Pocono Record
The Bakersfield Californian
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Fort Worth Star Telegram

Mavericks' Rondo will not play Monday against Timberwolves
Fort Worth Star Telegram
Mavericks guard Rajon Rondo is escorted to the locker room after he was injured during the opening moments of the first quarter Saturday. John Raoux AP. Story; Comments. DALLAS. After a collision with teammate Richard Jefferson during Saturday's game ...

Rookies Aaron Gordon and Elfrid Payton face a new test: dealing with losing   Orlando Sentinel
NBA notebook: Rondo to miss Monday's game   Lyndy's Sports Annuals
NBA roundup for Feb. 1   Roanoke Times
UPI.com
Boston Globe
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NBCSports.com

No. 4 Duke closes strong, snaps No. 2 Virginia's undefeated run, 69-63
Washington Post
CHARLOTTESVILLE — The formula for beating Duke, many believe, starts with defending star freshman center Jahlil Okafor. Contain him, and Virginia's chances to beat the No. 4 Blue Devils on Saturday would be exponentially improved. The second-ranked ...

Virginia's quick turnaround an ideal cure for first loss hangover   Washington Times
Virginia Basketball: UVA's Perfect Season Ended by Duke   isportsweb.com (blog)
Bracketology: Virginia loses, but stays on top line as No. 2 overall seed   CBSSports.com
NBCSports.com
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New York Times

Predators Blank Penguins; Blues Win Their 5th Straight
New York Times
Connor Hutton stopped 21 shots to earn his second career shutout as the Nashville Predators beat the host Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-0, on Sunday. Gabriel Bourque, Roman Josi, Eric Nystrom and Mike Fisher scored, helping the Predators to their first regulation ...

Pens 5-game winning streak snapped by Predators   Timesonline.com
Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Nashville   MiamiHerald.com
Hutton stops 21 shots, Predators shut out Penguins 4-0   Sioux City Journal
Ellwood City Ledger
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