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Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a backhand return to Andy Murray of Britain during the men"s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016.(AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
A general view over Rod Laver Arena during the match between Andy Murray of Britain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the Mens Final at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 31 January 2016. EPA/JULIAN SMITH AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
Serbias Novak Djokovic (L) walks on court during a break in his mens singles final match against Britains Andy Murray on day fourteen of the 2016 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 31, 2016. AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST
Andy Murray of Britain yells during his match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men"s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his men"s singles final match against Andy Murray of Britain at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016.(AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Serbia"s Novak Djokovic waves as he walks with the men"s singles trophy after winning his final match against Britain"s Andy Murray at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, Australia, January 31, 2016. REUTERS/Jason Reed
Serbias Novak Djokovic kisses The Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after his victory during the mens singles final against Britains Andy Murray on day 14 of the 2016 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 31, 2016. AFP PHOTO / PETER PARKS
Serbias Novak Djokovic sits on the court as he celebrates with the mens singles trophy after winning his final match against Britains Andy Murray at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, Australia, January 31, 2016. REUTERS/Jason Reed
Australian Open runner-up Andy Murray of Great Britain stands beside winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia who holds the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after the Mens Singles Final during day 14 of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 31, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Serbias Novak Djokovic (R) is embraced by his coach Boris Becker after victory in his mens singles final match against Britains Andy Murray on day fourteen of the 2016 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 31, 2016. AFP PHOTO / SAEED KHAN
Highlights from Sir Terry Wogan"s chat show - BBC News
Britain and Ireland are in mourning at the death of "national treasure" Sir Terry Wogan, who has lost a short battle with cancer aged 77.
The passing of the veteran broadcaster, known for his distinctive velvety voice on radio and television, had lead to an outpouring of grief.
Limerick-born Sir Terry, who graced screens and airwaves for almost 50 years, died today surrounded by his family after "a short but brave battle with cancer".
Leading figures in showbusiness and politics joined forces to pay tribute to the much-loved star, with Prime Minister David Cameron saying he was "someone millions came to feel was their own special friend".
Sir Terry was last on air on BBC Radio 2 just under three months ago and days later was forced to pull out of presenting Children In Need at the last minute due to health issues.
Sir Terry, whose career spanned more than four decades, was known for his work on his BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, Children In Need and the Eurovision Song Contest.
BBC Director General Tony Hall described Sir Terry as a "national treasure", adding: "Today we"ve lost a wonderful friend. He was a lovely, lovely man and our thoughts are with his wife and family.
"For 50 years Sir Terry graced our screens and airwaves. His warmth, wit and geniality meant that for millions he was a part of the family."
Mr Hall added: "Wake Up To Wogan was for millions of Radio 2 listeners the very best way to start the day. For decades he"s been such a huge part of the BBC on television and radio and leaves so many wonderful memories.
"At the centre of Children In Need since its beginning he raised hundreds of millions of pounds and changed so many lives for the better. He leaves a remarkable legacy."
President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, said: "I have heard with sadness of the death of Terry Wogan, one of the great figures of broadcasting. His was a distinguished contribution to television and in particular to the medium of radio.
"People in Ireland will remember his early career in Irish broadcasting. On his move to Britain his voice became one of the most often quoted, favourite radio voices.
"Always proud of his origins in Limerick, he made many returns to his native country for television and radio projects.
"His rise to the top of radio listenership in the United Kingdom was a great tribute to his breadth of knowledge and in particular his unique, very personal sense of humour."
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he will be "missed by millions", while First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon said he was a "broadcasting institution".
Northern Ireland"s First Minister Arlene Foster said he was a "truly fabulous broadcaster", adding the hashtag #oneofakind.
Helen Boaden, director at BBC Radio, said Sir Terry was "a radio legend", while Bob Shennan, controller at Radio 2, said he was "one of the greatest and most popular radio hosts this country has ever heard".
Paying tribute to his friend, BBC broadcaster Jeremy Vine quoted a conversation between Sir Terry and the Queen, during which she asked him how long he had worked at the BBC.
Sir Terry replied: "Your Majesty, I"ve never worked here."
Broadcaster Tony Blackburn thanked Sir Terry for "being a friend", presenter Dermot O"Leary described him as "just the most warm-hearted, generous, funny, clever, life-affirming man", and Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans added: "We are all so terribly sad upon hearing of the passing of Terry. I can"t put into words how the whole Radio 2 family is feeling."
Piers Morgan hailed Sir Terry as "one of the greatest broadcasters who ever lived", and fellow Irishman Graham Norton said: "He made it seem effortless and for a young boy in Ireland he made it seem possible."
Speaking outside BBC Broadcasting House, Radio 2 DJ Simon Mayo said: "I think people are shocked and stunned because of the fact that he was a radio genius. The staple of all great radio is the friend behind the microphone and he was the ultimate friend behind the microphone."
Despite Sir Terry"s experience and great reputation Mayo, who first met him covering the 1992 Olympics, said he was the opposite of intimidating.
He said: "He was warm, funny, welcoming, generous. You would think "oh my goodness, it"s Sir Terry" and then as soon as you met him he"d offer you a biscuit and some cold curry that had been brought in the night before. I"ve worked with intimidating broadcasters and Terry wasn"t that."
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Spurs LaMarcus Aldridge looks for room around Brooklyn Nets Thaddeus Young during first half action on Oct. 30, 2015 at the AT&T Center.
Spurs LaMarcus Aldridge looks for room around Brooklyn Nets Thaddeus Young during first half action on Oct. 30, 2015 at the AT&T Center.
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Spurs Tim Duncan (21) gets defended by the Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) at the AT&T Center on Dec. 2, 2015.
Spurs Tim Duncan (21) gets defended by the Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) at the AT&T Center on Dec. 2, 2015.
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Spurs Boban Marjanovic (center) reacts with Ray McCallum as Philadelphia 76ers Nerlens Noel heads back to the bench during the second half on Dec. 7, 2015, in Philadelphia.
Spurs Boban Marjanovic (center) reacts with Ray McCallum as Philadelphia 76ers Nerlens Noel heads back to the bench during the second half on Dec. 7, 2015, in Philadelphia.
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Hawks center Tiago Splitter talks to Spurs center Tim Duncan in the second half on Dec. 12, 2015, in Atlanta.
Hawks center Tiago Splitter talks to Spurs center Tim Duncan in the second half on Dec. 12, 2015, in Atlanta.
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Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard hangs in the air after he scores over Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood during the first half on Dec. 14, 2015, in San Antonio.
Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard hangs in the air after he scores over Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood during the first half on Dec. 14, 2015, in San Antonio.
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Spurs Tony Parker keeps an eye on Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Tyus Jones in the second half on Dec. 23, 2015, in Minneapolis.
Spurs Tony Parker keeps an eye on Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Tyus Jones in the second half on Dec. 23, 2015, in Minneapolis.
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Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge drives around Phoenix Suns center Alex Len during the first half on Dec. 30, 2015, in San Antonio.
Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge drives around Phoenix Suns center Alex Len during the first half on Dec. 30, 2015, in San Antonio.
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Spurs Kawhi Leonard drives past Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo on Jan. 4, 2016, in Milwaukee.
Spurs Kawhi Leonard drives past Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo on Jan. 4, 2016, in Milwaukee.
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Spurs Tim Duncan shoots over Utah Jazzs Tibor Pleiss during the second half at the AT&T Center on Jan. 6, 2016.
Spurs Tim Duncan shoots over Utah Jazzs Tibor Pleiss during the second half at the AT&T Center on Jan. 6, 2016.
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Brooklyn Nets forward Thomas Robinson defends Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge in the second half on Jan. 11, 2016, in New York.
Brooklyn Nets forward Thomas Robinson defends Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge in the second half on Jan. 11, 2016, in New York.
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San Antonio Spurs" Tim Duncan shoots around Dallas Mavericks" Dirk Nowitzki during first half action Sunday Jan. 17, 2016 at the AT&T Center.
San Antonio Spurs" Tim Duncan shoots around Dallas Mavericks" Dirk Nowitzki during first half action Sunday Jan. 17, 2016 at the AT&T Center.
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Spurs center Boban Marjanovic tries to score inside in the third quarter against the Suns on Jan. 21, 2016, in Phoenix.
Spurs center Boban Marjanovic tries to score inside in the third quarter against the Suns on Jan. 21, 2016, in Phoenix.
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Spurs LaMarcus Aldridge dunks on the Houston Rockets Dwight Howard at the AT&T Center on Jan. 27, 2016.
Spurs LaMarcus Aldridge dunks on the Houston Rockets Dwight Howard at the AT&T Center on Jan. 27, 2016.
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Theres been no doubt about Spurs routs
The Spurs are the undisputed blowout kings of the NBA. With 13 wins by at least 25 points, the Spurs have left the rest of the league in the dust. Heres a recap of the teams who have been on the receiving end of a major dose of garbage time when they were routed by San Antonio:
1. Oct. 30: Spurs 102, Nets 75
Brooklyn actually led by 10 in the second quarter. But the Spurs defense stiffened and allowed just 28 second-half points. San Antonios first win of the season was also its first rout.
2. Dec. 2: Spurs 95, Bucks 70
After a blowout-free November well, the Spurs did win twice by 20 and had eight other double-digit victories official rout No. 2 came early in December, fueled by a double-double (16 points and 10 rebounds) from Tim Duncan. A 15-1 run in the third quarter broke this one open.
3. Dec. 7: Spurs 114, 76ers 68
This one was over early as the Spurs jumped out to 33-17 lead and stretched it to 65-39 at the half. The potent Spurs bench, fueled by 18 points from crowd favorite Boban Marjanovic, made this a rout of epic proportions as the Philadelphia fans even cheered for the S.A. big man.
4. Dec. 12: Spurs 103, Hawks 78
Limiting the Hawks to an NBA-low 25 points in the first half, the Spurs built a 22-point lead by intermission and coasted the rest of the way. Only one Atlanta player Paul Millsap with 22 points reached double figures.
5. Dec. 14: Spurs 118, Jazz 81
Garbage time started in the third quarter of this one as the Spurs opened up a lead that eventually reached 46. A tired Utah team arrived in San Antonio having played five games in seven nights, including an overtime loss at Oklahoma City the previous night. Kawhi Leonard (22 points) shut down Utahs Gordon Hayward, who was 1 of 5 from the field for four points.
6. Dec. 23: Spurs 108, Timberwolves 83
Destroying Minnesota 47-31 on the boards and out-scoring the hosts 54-24 in the paint, the Spurs jumped out to a 28-16 lead In the first quarter, grew it to a 14-point advantage by halftime and were never threatened as Minnesotas starters combined to score just 33 points.
7. Dec. 30: Spurs 112, Suns 79
The calendar year concluded with another laugher that was over early as the Spurs led 32-12 after only 12 minutes. It got worse for Phoenix in the second quarter before the half ended with the Suns in a 61-32 hole. LaMarcus Aldridge (21 points, 12 rebounds) led the way.
Ten more blowout possibilities
February
1: Orlando
6: L.A Lakers
10: at Orlando
19: at L.A. Lakers
21: at Phoenix
24: at Sacramento
25: at Utah
March
5: Sacramento
21: at Charlotte
April
5: Utah
8. Jan. 4: Spurs 123, Bucks 98
The host Bucks were glad to be done with the Spurs after suffering their second straight lopsided loss to S.A., again by a 25-point margin. The Spurs set a season high for points with six players in double figures, led by Leonard with 24 and Jonathon Simmons contributing 18 off the bench.
9. Jan. 6: Spurs 123, Jazz 98
Different opponent, same one-sided final score. Duncans season-high 18 points led eight Spurs in double figures as the team shot 60.5 percent from the field. At plus-526 points, the Spurs have outscored their opponents by more than any other team in NBA history at this point of the season.
10. Jan. 11: Spurs 106, Nets 79
One day after the Nets coach and GM were reassigned, the Spurs used a 25-point, 11-rebound game from Aldridge to clobber struggling Brooklyn for the second time this season. A 32-18 advantage in the third quarter turned this one into a laugher. Again it was Marjanovic (13 points) drawing applause from a supposedly hostile road crowd.
11. Jan. 17: Spurs 112, Mavericks 83
The Mavs all but quit playing in the middle two quarters as the Spurs went on a 64-40 run. Dirk Nowitzki was ineffective, going 2 for 10 for 4 points and Dallas coach Rick Carlisle intentionally got ejected to avoid watching his team go through the motions.
12. Jan. 21: Spurs 117, Suns 89
Phoenix was able to hang around through three quarters, but down to just eight healthy players by that point, they couldnt prevent the Spurs from a fourth-quarter eruption. The Spurs outscored the Suns 38-20 in the final 11 minutes.
13. Jan. 27: Spurs 130, Rockets 99
Avenging an embarrassing 30-point loss at Golden State two nights earlier, the Spurs went one better and prevailed by 31. Aldridge scored 25 points in under 30 minutes and Danny Green hit six 3-pointers to lead the way.
DENVER Shooting and a stabbing broke out at a motorcycle show in Denver on Saturday afternoon, leaving one person dead and seven people injured, authorities said.Two rival motorcycle clubs were possibly involved in the violence at the Colorado Motorcycle Expo, police Chief Robert White said at a press conference.
The Denver Post quoted a witness, who didnt want to be identified because of fear of retaliation, as saying the violence involved rival biker gangs. Video taken after the shooting showed police talking to groups of men wearing jackets with motorcycle club patches.
White said about 10,000 people were inside the National Western Complex hall at 12:45 p.m. (2:45 p.m. ET) when shots were fired.
Investigators think two or more people exchanged gunfire, he said, but the cause of the shooting is still being investigated.
One person was fatally shot and three were wounded by gunfire, White said. One person was stabbed and three other people suffered injuries probably caused in a fight, but not by weapons, he said.
No arrests have been made but people are being questioned.
Whether it was motorcycle gang-related or motorcycle club-related, that is yet to be determined, the chief said.
Sunday motorcycle expo canceled
The 38th annual expo for Sunday has been canceled, according to the city, but the Arenacross event will go on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at the National Western Complex. Arenacross has no relation to the expo, the release said.
People who were inside the hall said the violence happened quickly.
Britney Shaw, who was working at a jewelry stand, told the Post she saw a group of about 50 men brawling on the stairs, which were covered in blood and cordoned off.
Bob Cook, who was running a booth for leather goods, told the Post he heard shots and saw people dive under tables. He didnt know what caused the shooting but said that minutes later the scene returned to normal despite puddles of blood on the floor.
White was asked whether any law enforcement officers were members of the motorcycle clubs at the expo. White said he didnt know. He said, however, There were no Denver police officers involved.
The Saturday expo continued after the shooting. When asked why it wasnt shut down immediately, White said authorities thought the scene was safe because of the heavy police presence and because most people had vacated the building.
Hospital locked down after shooting
Authorities provided slightly different numbers of injured people.
White said seven people were injured. Earlier in the day, a Denver Health Medical Center doctor said six people were hurt, with three in critical condition and three in stable condition. Before that, Denver Health had tweeted that nine people had been taken to area hospitals.
As a safety precaution, the hospital emergency department at the hospital was locked down until about 4:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. ET), according to a medical center tweet.
We wanted to make sure the incident didnt spread from the expo to the hospital, White said.
The complex is near the Denver Coliseum. Police initially tweeted that the incident occurred at the coliseum.
Oops. Turns out walking backwards in front of a UFC fighter as he makes his entrance to the cage isn"t always easy.
Alex Cacares took a unanimous decision win overMasio Fullen last night to open the Fox Sports 1 preliminaries of UFC on Fox 18: Johnson vs. Bader. Cacares aka "Bruce LeRoy" dominated Fullen with his flashy "real-life Tekken" approach and took every round on all three judges cards. At one point Cacares landed a flying 360 degree spinning kick that actually hurt Fullen.
There was also a notable moment before the fight as a Fox cameraman fell down while taping Cacares" walk to the cage from the lockerrooms at New Jersey"s Prudential Center. Apparently walking backwards in front of a fighter while operating a camera is not always as easy as they usually make it look.
The snafu went out live as you can see in the video above but a backup cameraman was very close by and the production barely missed a beat.
Maybe the most difficult sport in which to hold an All-Star Game, hockey has struggled to find the right formula in recent years.
While you have to tackle in football, you don"t have to hit in hockey, so the NHL stars have not been hitting, and that has led to them to not even really competing in recentAll-Star Games. The contests have been mostly basketball-style yuk-fests that have people tuning out after an hour.
So they"re hoping to change that this season.
The league came up with a new 3-on-3 overtime format this season that has created excitement and scoring opportunities while maintaining the competitive fabric of the game. So they"re going to adapt that format to the All-Star Game, and they"re going to add a couple of twists to make the day more interesting.
Because you need fewer players to play 3-on-3, there will be four teams instead of two. Because four teams creates a unique situation, they will play a tournament instead of just a game. Each Division has a team with six forwards, three defensemen and two goalies. Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin will play for the Central Division team coached by Lindy Ruff, who earned the honor by having the best record in the division on Jan. 5.
The two Eastern Conference divisions will play each other in the first game today. The games will be 20 minutes long, and they will switch ends at 10 minutes. Ties will be broken by shootouts. The two Western Conference teams will play next, then the winners will play in a third game for the championships.
The 11 winning players will split a prize of $1 million.
"The reason for the change is to try and create some excitement, create some competition," Ruff said. "These players get to operate at their highest skill level, with a lot of ice. I"m going to feel sorry for the goalies because they"re the ones that are going to face the biggest opportunities in the game, but I think that if the players are motivated to win this thing, it could be a lot more exciting than past ones."
Ruff is a big fan of the new format, and said he likes that it challenges the players.
"We have a team where our players should excel at this, so I think it"s fun," he said of the 3-on-3 format and how the Dallas Stars have embraced it. "I know some coaches don"t like it, but I think it"s a chance to be creative, and our players like to be creative."
But while playing for five minutes in a regular overtime is one thing, playing for 20 minutes could create some sloppy play. The Stars started out 3-0 in the 3-on-3 overtime this year, but have lost their last three overtime decisions.
"I think we"re learning that if you don"t score on your chance, then they"re going right back up ice and they"re going to get a chance," Benn said. "We"ve talked about being more careful, taking our time, and making sure we get a great shot."
Could that become a strategy today? Definitely. Would that be less exciting at times? Maybe. If teams really do pass around the perimeter and wait for a shot, the game will simply be more methodical. However, that patience will be used for purposes of winning, and that is a different kind of game.
"You"ve got some of the best offensive players, but if you want to win a 3-on-3 you still have to defend," Ruff said. "It"s going to be interesting."
Benn and Seguin have played together in 3-on-3 situations for much of this season, but Ruff has the ability to break them up on Sunday. The Central roster includes: Patrick Kane (Chicago), Vladimir Tarasenko (St. Louis), Matt Duchene (Colorado), James Neal (Nashville), Dustin Byfuglien (Winnipeg), Roman Josi (Nashville), Shea Weber (Nashville) and goalies Devan Dubnyk (Minnesota) and Pekka Rinne (Nashville).
"I"m looking forward to seeing what his lines are going to be for the 3-on-3, that"s for sure," Seguin said. "Does he split Jamie and I up? Or am I with Kane or what"s going to happen? It"s going to be fun."
The game starts at 4 p.m. Central on NBC Sports Network.
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NEWARK, N.J. Keep doubting Ben Rothwell, and he will keep surprising you. And maybe one day, youll be forced to give him a title shot.
Rothwell (36-9 MMA, 6-3 UFC) became the first fighter to legitimately submit former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett (34-8 MMA, 6-3 UFC), tapping him with the same choke he used to make his previous opponent quit.
The heavyweight bout co-headlined todays UFC on FOX 18 main card at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. It aired on FOX following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass.
After getting outstruck in the first round, a b****y Rothwell made Barnett quit at 3:48 of round two with a modified guillotine he calls the gogo choke.
Rothwell might have cut another colorful piece of promotion material in his post-fight speech, as he did after Mitrione. But instead, he kept it respectful, saying he was sending a message to other heavyweights whove gotten opportunities before him namely Stipe Miocic, who was promoted to an ill-fated title fight at UFC 196.
Barnett hoped to end Rothwells improbable late-career surge, and early on did so using the sound techniques of a seasoned veteran. He drew Rothwell into a straight right hand and followed up with power punches that drew blood. Rothwell was more aggressive than accurate early on.
But in the second round, Rothwell seemed to calm down and began picking his shots. He also forced a reaction from Barnett, who pushed him to the cage and came in on a single-leg takedown in hopes of starting a ground fight. Instead, Rothwell trapped his neck and quickly cranked it, giving him no choice but to submit.
Barnett, whod tapped twice earlier in his career due to injuries (one which prompted him to tap to strikes), goes back to the loss column after a decision over Roy Nelson. Rothwell now has won four straight and put another notable name on his resume.
Up-to-the-minute UFC on FOX 18 results include:
Ben Rothwell def. Josh Barnett via submission (guillotine choke) Round 2, 3:48
