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Fans roar as Giants' victory parade rolls into NYC (AP)

AP - Thousands of fans roared as New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hoisted the team's Super Bowl trophy from a glittering blue-and-white float Tuesday during a victory parade along the Canyon of Heroes, where the city has honored stars for almost a century.

WADA urges Feds to hand over Armstrong info (AP)

AP - The World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday urged U.S. federal authorities to quickly hand over evidence collected in their lengthy probe into seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong and doping in American cycling.

Sandusky requests copies of grand jury testimony (AP)

AP - Jerry Sandusky wants copies of secret grand jury testimony to help him prepare for trial on charges he sexually abused 10 boys.

Big Ten exploring 4-team playoff (AP)

AP - Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis says his peers in the Big Ten are comfortable exploring the possibility of a four-team playoff for the national championship.

Williams rallies 76ers to 95-90 win over Lakers (AP)

AP - Lou Williams nailed the go-ahead 3-pointer, scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and spoiled Kobe Bryant's record-setting night while leading the Philadelphia 76ers to 95-90 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

Stanford LB Shayne Skov arrested for DUI (AP)

AP - In a rarity for a prestigious academics university that prides itself on a higher standard, Stanford had a player get into trouble with the law.

New York Giants like chances of repeating (AP)

AP - Tom Coughlin is coming back. Eli Manning is only getting better. And the vast majority of the New York Giants' starting lineup is under contract.

Twins take bids on Kim-and-Kris-autographed ball (AP)

AP - The Minnesota Twins are cutting ties with the Kardashians, too.

Clippers' Billups goes down with Achilles injury, Anthony hurt (Reuters)

Reuters - Los Angeles Clippers guard Chauncey Billups was helped off the court after injuring his left Achilles during his team's overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday.

Mercer beats East Tennessee State 54-46 (AP)

AP - Bud Thomas, Langston Hall and Travis Smith scored 11 points each to lead Mercer in a 54-46 victory over East Tennessee State Monday night, its eighth straight win.