Class was back in session for prospective
graduates into the football profession when the world's most celebrated
college job fair, the NFL Scouting Combine, got underway Wednesday, even
though this year's two most prominent applicants planned to play hooky from a
few courses.

There is no better phrase for a baseball
fan than, "Pitchers and catchers report." Although the weather here in the
Northeast has resembled spring for much of the winter, the fact that baseball
is starting is a clear indication that spring is indeed right around the
corner.

The Orlando Magic will try to continue their mastery of the
New Jersey Nets when the two clubs clash tonight from the Prudential Center.

The Los Angeles Clippers aim to halt a two-game skid and
head into the NBA's All-Star break atop the Pacific Division when they host
the Denver Nuggets tonight.

The Sacramento Kings try to put the brakes on a six-game
slide this evening when they visit the Washington Wizards in the final game
before the All-Star break for both teams.

The Indiana Pacers try to make it four straight wins this
evening when they visit the hapless Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable
Arena.

New head coaches, especially those with
struggling teams, are often quick to sidestep questions about win totals
measuring their success.

EASTPORT, Maine (AP) -- Congressman Mike Michaud is in Eastport where he'll be touring a new lobster storage facility.

Seven different Trail Blazers scored in double
figures, led by 21 from LaMarcus Aldridge, as Portland embarrassed San Antonio
137-97 at Rose Garden on Wednesday.

Portland, OR (Sports Network) - Seven different Trail Blazers scored in double
figures, led by 21 from LaMarcus ...

Marcus Kruger netted the winner early in the
third period and Corey Crawford stopped 31 shots as Chicago edged Detroit,
2-1, at United Center.

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Marcus Kruger netted the winner early in the
third period and Corey Crawford ...

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (KTOV) - After decades of use and months of planning, it took just seconds for Ohio's Fort Steuben Bridge to come down.

DALLAS, Texas (KXAS) - A Dallas, Texas man who had a 68-inch waist lost 300 pounds over two years and has kept it off for a decade.

Georgetown University football coach Kevin
Kelly announced Tuesday that Vinny Marino has joined the staff as the
offensive coordinator.