FBI begins perjury probe on Roger Clemens testimony
Washington Post
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The FBI has begun investigating whether baseball great Roger Clemens lied to the US Congress when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs like steroids, law enforcement officials said on Thursday.

Lakers beat Miami for 10th victory in a row
Los Angeles Times
Jordan Farmar scores a career-high 24 points against the hapless Heat and Kobe Bryant adds 21. The Lakers never trailed and led by 18 in the second quarter, leaving little drama.

Ochoa goes seven clear in Singapore
CNN International
SINGAPORE — World number one Lorena Ochoa is heading for a runaway victory at the HSBC Women’s Champions after taking a seven-shot lead at the halfway stage of the LGPA tournament in Singapore.

Mavs come up short against Spurs
Fort Worth Star Telegram
by Jeff Caplan SAN ANTONIO — When the dust finally settled on another scintillating matchup between powerful in-state rivals, late whistles, missed chances and controversy dominated Jason Kidd’s first ride into town as the Mavericks’ starting point …

Across a Nation, Olympic Fervor
Washington Post
By Edward Cody SHENYANG, China — Chen Guangbing’s horizon is largely confined to Zhong Jie, a crowded pedestrian street cutting through central Shenyang where he hawks peanuts, pistachios and cashews from a rickety wooden table.

Stanford has to battle to hold off Washington
San Jose Mercury News
By Darren Sabedra It was physical. It was close. It was everything the Washington Huskies hoped it would be. But in the end, Stanford kept its Pacific-10 Conference title hopes alive Thursday night with an 82-79 victory at Maples Pavilion.

Hossa hurt in debut for Pens
Boston Herald
By Steve Conroy / Bruins Notebook Feeling relieved that he knows where he’ll be playing his hockey for at least the next couple of months, Marian Hossa made his debut with the Pittsburgh Penguins last night after being obtained with Pascal Dupuis from …

Donald leads with 64
Boston Herald
By Herald wire services Luke Donald fired a bogey-free 64 to seize a 1-shot lead over Brian Davis and a 2-shot edge on Matt Jones after the first round of The Honda Classic at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Clemens breezes into camp quietly
MLB.com
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Roger Clemens pulled up to the Osceola County Stadium complex in a black Hummer around 10:45 am ET on Wednesday and breezed past a large group of reporters and photographers who were hoping to hear a few …

Former Steelers broadcaster, Terrible Towel creator Cope dies – NFL
ESPN
AP PITTSBURGH — Myron Cope, the screechy-voiced announcer whose colorful catch phrases and twirling Terrible Towel became symbols of the Pittsburgh Steelers during an unrivaled 35 seasons in the broadcast booth, has died.

Kazmir diagnosed with elbow strain
MLB.com
By Bill Chastain / MLB.com ST. PETERSBURG — Scott Kazmir’s MRI results brought good news to the Rays’ camp Wednesday, as the diagnosis for the ace left-hander was a left-elbow strain, which translates to Kazmir being delayed an indefinite period of …

At drugs hearing, committee vows different atmosphere
USA Today
By AJ Perez, USA TODAY WASHINGTON – The leaders of a congressional hearing on drugs in sports said Wednesday they will not take a partisan tone during the broadly-focused hearing looking at the future of drugs in sports.

NBA Roundup: Rockets win but lose Yao to foot injury
San Jose Mercury News
All-Star center Yao Ming is out for the season with a stress fracture in his left foot, a stunning blow to the surging Houston Rockets.

Big deal after all: surprising Penguins add Marian Hossa, Hal Gill
SI.com
PITTSBURGH (AP) -Sidney Crosby lost his roommate and best friend. He gained the star linemate he’s never had – Marian Hossa, a five-time All-Star who is being asked to make a major impact during what could be a short time in Pittsburgh.

Obama Looks to Score Big
Wall Street Journal
He’s not a superdelegate, but Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George aimed to boost Sen. Barack Obama by rallying his Buckeye brethren at an Ohio State University rally this morning.

Vandy Knocks Off Another No. 1
Washington Post
By TERESA M. WALKER AP NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Volunteers have gotten a taste of just how big a bull’s-eye No. 1 can be.