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Reyes told to rest until thyroid normalizes (AP)

AP - All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity for 2-to-8 weeks until his thyroid levels normalize, another blow to the New York Mets before opening day.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen dies at 69 (AP)

AP - Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen has died. He was 69.

Rockies, Helton agree to 2-year extension (AP)
AP - First baseman Todd Helton and the Colorado Rockies agreed Thursday to $9.9 million, two-year contract extension through the 2013 season.

Vonn crashes, will still ski for overall title (AP)

AP - Lindsey Vonn crashed and bruised her right knee during the World Cup giant slalom Thursday, but is expected to compete Friday in the super-G in an attempt to win her third straight overall title.

Faraway Iditarod fans feed race habit online (AP)

AP - Cathleen Griffin usually feeds her passion for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race through the Internet, but next week she'll travel to Alaska for the first time to see the winner cross the finish line in the old gold rush town of Nome.

Attorney: Pa. officers with Roethlisberger at club (AP)

AP - Two off-duty Pennsylvania law enforcement officers were with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger at the Georgia nightclub where a woman accused him of sexual assault, and the two men didn't see anything inappropriate, an attorney for one of them said Wednesday.

Verdict reached in death of Denver Broncos player (AP)
AP - Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of a man charged with murdering Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams.

A-Rod: Lawyers are setting up interview with feds (AP)

AP - Alex Rodriguez may soon be talking to federal authorities, and he hopes it will happen close to spring training.

Mavericks drop Nets to win 13th straight (Reuters)

Reuters - The Dallas Mavericks rallied after a stuttering start to extend their league-leading winning streak to 13 games with a 96-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday.

Gilstrap done at Iowa State (AP)
AP - Iowa State coach Greg McDermott says senior Marquis Gilstrap won't return next season after the school's request for an extra year of eligibility was denied.

Juve, Liverpool seek Europa League salvation (AFP)

AFP - European heavyweights Juventus and Liverpool will both seek to rescue disappointing seasons when the first legs of their respective Europa League last-16 ties kick off on Thursday.

Boonen hits early season form with Tirreno stage win (Reuters)
Reuters - Belgian Tom Boonen burned off his rivals in a sprint finish to claim the second stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico Thursday ahead of German Paul Martens and Italian Daniele Bennati.

Guerin: NHL should outlaw hits to head (AP)

AP - Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bill Guerin says the NHL must outlaw hits to the head.

Federer, Nadal return to action in desert (AFP)

AFP - World number one Roger Federer faces a potentially difficult path to the final of the Indian Wells hardcourt tournament, the season's first prestigious ATP Masters 1000 event.

Westwood leading an English charge (AP)

AP - Lee Westwood is the leader of an English revolution in the world of golf as the highest-ranked player at No. 4 in the world and a two-time winner of the European Tour money list.