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WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin (POO'-tihn) are discussing how to have a safe and secure Olympics in Sochi. The White House says the U.S. is offering its full assistance. Read story
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MIAMI (AP) -- Dwyane Wade has been ruled out for Miami's game against the Boston Celtics, the third straight contest the All-Star guard has missed with knee issues. Read story
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EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) -- Northwestern says running back Venric Mark has been granted a medical hardship waiver by the Big Ten and is eligible to return for a fifth season in 2014. Read story
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Several angry major league players wanted Alex Rodriguez kicked out of their union after he sued it last week, but staff lawyers told them expulsion was not allowed. Read story
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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Washington Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo is going to the Pro Bowl as a replacement for San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks. Read story
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PHOENIX (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation says the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired Arizona Cardinals front-office executive Jason Licht as general manager. Read story
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HONOLULU (AP) -- NFL great Jerry Rice has picked New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees and St. Louis defensive end Robert Quinn as the anchors of his Pro Bowl team. Read story
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Outfielder Bobby Abreu has signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies and will be invited to spring training. Read story
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota's Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the funding plan for a new Vikings football stadium. Read story
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DENVER (AP) -- Danilo Gallinari has undergone another operation to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and will miss the remainder of the season, the Denver Nuggets said. Read story