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FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2009 file photo, Pakistani Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud, left, is seen with his comrade Waliur Rehman during his meeting with media in Sararogha, a Pakistani tribal area of South Waziristan along the Afghanistan border. Pakistan's leading militants have called on fighters to honor an agreement not to attack the Pakistani military in the most important sanctuary for the Taliban and al-Qaida along the Afghan border. (Ishtiaq Mehsud, File/AP Photo)

Pakistani PM charged with contempt over graft case

11:22 PM - The Supreme Court charged Pakistan's prime minister with contempt Monday for defying its order to reopen an old corruption case against the president, sharpening a political crisis that has shaken this already volatile country.

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Jefferson leads Jazz to 98-88 win over Grizzlies

Published February 12th, 2012 - 9:21PM

Al Jefferson had 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, and Gordon Hayward added 23 points as the Utah Jazz snapped a three-game losing streak with a 98-88 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.

Guards lead Warriors past Rockets 106-97

Published February 12th, 2012 - 8:41PM

Monta Ellis had 33 points and seven assists, David Lee added 15 points and 13 rebounds and the Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets 106-97 on Sunday night for their second straight victory over a Western Conference playoff contender.

Red Wings match record with 20th straight home win

Published February 12th, 2012 - 7:21PM

The Detroit Red Wings equaled an NHL record with their 20th straight win at home, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 Sunday night on the strength of Johan Franzen's tiebreaking goal early in the third period.

Red hot Malkin nets 2 as Pens beat Lightning 4-2

Published February 12th, 2012 - 6:56PM

Evgeni Malkin continued his torrid play, scoring his 31st and 32nd goals of the season as the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied past the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Sunday night.

Perron, Pietrangelo power Blues past Sharks 3-0

Published February 12th, 2012 - 6:56PM

David Perron and Alex Pietrangelo both scored with a two-man advantage and Andy McDonald had an assist in his return from a concussion that sidelined him for 51 games, sending the St. Louis Blues to a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night.

Miami's Big 3 leads Heat to 107-87 rout of Hawks

Published February 12th, 2012 - 6:41PM

LeBron James scored 23 points, Dwyane Wade added 21 and the Miami Heat blew out the Atlanta Hawks 107-87 on Sunday night after racing to a 22-point lead at halftime.

Late run by No. 3 OSU women dooms No. 16 Purdue

Published February 12th, 2012 - 6:21PM

Coach Sharon Versyp knows there is nothing more important for her Purdue team than to learn from its mistakes.

Venezuela's opposition picks Chavez's challenger

Published February 12th, 2012 - 6:21PM

Youthful state governor Henrique Capriles won Venezuela's first-ever opposition presidential primary Sunday by a wide margin, emerging as the single candidate who will try to end President Hugo Chavez's 13 years in power.

Perry nets hat trick, Ducks beat Blue Jackets 5-3

Published February 12th, 2012 - 6:16PM

Corey Perry scored three goals for his fifth career hat trick - and second against Columbus this season - to lead the surging Anaheim Ducks past the Blue Jackets 5-3 on Sunday night.

McGee, Wall help Wizards rout Pistons 98-77

Published February 12th, 2012 - 5:46PM

JaVale McGee had 22 points and eight rebounds, and John Wall dished out 14 assists as the Washington Wizards routed the Detroit Pistons 98-77 on Sunday night.

Nolan, King lead Kings past Stars 4-2

Published February 12th, 2012 - 5:41PM

Jordan Nolan and Dwight King each scored their first career goal and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 on Sunday night in a matchup of Western Conference playoff contenders.

Adele wins 6 Grammys, including album of the year

Published February 12th, 2012 - 5:26PM

With six awards, Adele has matched Beyonce for most Grammy wins in a night by a female act. Adele's six wins Sunday night include album, record and song of the year. Beyonce set the record two years ago.

Adele was shaking as she won album of the year, almost in tears as she held the award.

Column: What happened to Tiger on Sunday?

Published February 12th, 2012 - 5:21PM

The pretenders were as obedient as ever and folded early, just like they always seemed to when Tiger Woods was in his prime.

Els squeezes into Match Play

Published February 12th, 2012 - 4:51PM

Ernie Els can plan on a trip to Arizona for the Match Play Championship - just barely.

St John's beats No. 17 Rutgers 61-52 on road

Published February 12th, 2012 - 4:51PM

Kim Barnes Arico became the winningest coach for St. John's when the Red Storm defeated 17th-ranked Rutgers 61-52 on Sunday.

West Virginia women upset No. 2 Notre Dame 65-63

Published February 12th, 2012 - 4:41PM

Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw said her team had it coming to them.

No. 24 South Carolina women beat Florida 62-58

Published February 12th, 2012 - 4:41PM

Markeshia Grant had 20 points, making five 3-pointers, and LaKeisha Sutton scored on a left-handed scoop shot in the final minute as No. 24 South Carolina held off Florida 62-58 on Sunday.

Prahalis lifts No. 10 OSU women past No. 16 Purdue

Published February 12th, 2012 - 4:21PM

Samantha Prahalis hit a 3-pointer from the right wing with 41 seconds left, giving No. 10 Ohio State the boost it needed to hold off No. 16 Purdue 80-71 Sunday, turning the Big Ten race into a four-team logjam.

West Virginia women upset No. 2 Notre Dame 65-63

Published February 12th, 2012 - 3:51PM

Brooke Hampton made two free throws with 4.6 seconds remaining and West Virginia beat No. 2 Notre Dame 65-63 on Sunday, snapping Irish's 21-game winning streak.

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