Week in sports: Feb. 24

Wesley Johnson fouls Pau Gasol — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Wesley Johnson, right, fouls Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol of Spain during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 104-85.

Ryan Reaves fights with Darcy Hordichuk — AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Ulan

St. Louis Blues' Ryan Reaves, right, fights with Edmonton Oilers' Darcy Hordichuk during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012.

Colorado State guard Dorian Green celebrates with fans after Colorado State defeated UNLV 66-59 in an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Collins, Colo., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012.

North Carolina State coach Mark Gottfried can't believe a foul was called on the team during the first half against Miami in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, in Raleigh, N.C.

Jeremy Lin shoots a layup — AP Photo/Kathy Willens

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) shoots a layup past center Tyson Chandler (6), Cleveland Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison (4), guard Kyrie Irving (2) and Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the second half of the Knicks' 120-103 win in an NBA basketball game at New York's Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012.

Feliciano Lopez reacts after he lost a point against Roger Federer — AP Photo/Hassan Ammar

Feliciano Lopez of Spain reacts after he lost a point against Roger Federer of Switzerland during the Emirates Dubai ATP Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012.

Nikola Pekovic puts up a shot — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic, center, of Montenegro puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes, left, and forward Troy Murphy defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, in Los Angeles.

Brad Staubitz and Pierre-Cedric Labrie — AP Photo/Chris O'Meara

Montreal Canadiens' Brad Staubitz (25) and Tampa Bay Lightning's Pierre-Cedric Labrie (76) fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. The Lightning won the game 2-1.

2011-12 NHL Fight Night

Roy Hibbert and Andris Biedrins fight for a rebound — AP Photo/Dave Martin

Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) vies for a rebound with Golden State Warriors center Andris Biedrins during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012.

Kris Humphries blocks a shot dunk attempt — AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez

New Jersey Nets' Kris Humphries (43) blocks a shot dunk attempt by Dallas Mavericks' Ian Mahinmi (28) in the second half, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, in Dallas. The Nets won 93-92.

Daniel Alfredsson leaps to allow the puck to go through goalie Tim Thomas — AP Photo/Elise Amendola

Ottawa Senators right wing Daniel Alfredsson (11) of Sweden leaps to allow the puck to go through Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas (30) on a goal by Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) of Sweden (not shown)during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jose Constanza can't make the grab as he crashes into the outfield wall during a spring training workout in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012.

Spring training 2012

Kyle Lowry collides with Leandro Barbosa — AP Photo/Pat Sullivan

Houston Rockets' Kyle Lowry, top, collides with Toronto Raptors' Leandro Barbosa (20) on his way to the basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, in Houston. The Rockets won 88-85.

Tony Gwynn Jr. watches workout — AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Los Angeles Dodgers' Tony Gwynn Jr. watches during a baseball spring training workout in Phoenix, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012.

Spring training 2012

Sacramento Kings owners Joe Maloof, left, and Gavin Maloof, right, celebrate with Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson about a tentative agreement to build a new arena and keep the team in Sacramento, at center court during a timeout during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Kings and the Utah Jazz in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012.

Danica Patrick (10), Kurt Busch (51), David Ragan (34) and Jimmie Johnson (48) crash during the NASCAR Daytona 500 Sprint Cup series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Monday, Feb. 27, 2012.

2012 Daytona 500

LeBron James pressures Kevin Durant — AP Photo/Chris O'Meara

Eastern Conference's LeBron James (6), of the Miami Heat, pressures Western Conference's Kevin Durant (35), of the Oklahoma City Thunder, during the NBA All-Star game, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. Durant had 36 in an MVP performance, and the Western Conference won 152-149 on Sunday night.

Russell Westbrook elevates for a dunk — AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser

Western Conference's Russell Westbrook (0), of the Oklahoma City Thunder, elevates for a dunk past Eastern Conference's Dwyane Wade (3), of the Miami Heat, Carmelo Anthony (7), of the New York Knicks, Dwight Howard (12), of the Orlando Magic, and Western Conference's Chris Paul (3), of the Los Angeles Clippers, during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. The Western Conference won 152-149.

Blake Griffin jumps to block a pass by LeBron James — AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

Western Conference's Blake Griffin (32), of the Los Angeles Clippers, jumps to block a pass by Eastern Conference's LeBron James (6), of the Miami Heat, during the NBA All-Star game, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. The Western Conference won 152-149.

Alyssa Thomas and Krystal Barrett tussle — AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker

Maryland's Alyssa Thomas (25) and North Carolina State's Krystal Barrett tussle for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. Maryland won 65-50.

Olu Ashaolu and Garrett Sim celebrate — AP Photo/Rick Bowmer

Oregon forward Olu Ashaolu (5) celebrates with Garrett Sim after defeating Oregon State 74-73 in their NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, in Corvallis, Ore.

Hunter Mahan holds the Walter Hagan Cup after winning the Match Play Championship golf tournament with a 2 and 1 final round over Rory McIlroy, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, in Marana, Ariz.

Evgeni Malkin collides with Derek Dorsett — AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) collides with Columbus Blue Jackets' Derek Dorsett (15) during the second period in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012.

Alabama receiver Marquis Maze makes a catch during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012.

TCU guard Hank Thorns reacts — AP Photo/Brandon Wade

TCU guard Hank Thorns (10) reacts after making a three point shot against New Mexico during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU won 83-64.

A musher competes with his sled dogs in the 22nd International Sled Dog Race in Oberhof, central Germany, on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. The 749m (2460 ft) trail goes through the Thuringian forest.

Sled dogs run in the 22nd International Sled Dog Race in Oberhof, central Germany, on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. The 749m (2460 ft) trail goes through the Thuringian forest.

Benjamin Raich of Austria speeds down the course during the men's Alpine Ski World Cup Super-G race on the Piste Nationale in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012.

Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) stretches on the ice before an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012.

Mason Plumlee and Erick Green — AP Photo/Gerry Broome

Duke's Mason Plumlee and Virginia Tech's Erick Green (11) struggle for possession of the ball during the first half in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jesse Litsch makes a toss to first base during spring training baseball in Dunedin, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012.

Spring training 2012

Rajon Rondo and Dwight Howard — AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo, left, shoots with the help of the Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, right, during practice for the NBA All Star game, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Orlando, Fla.

fights for a loose ball with Maalik Wayns — AP Photo/Nick Wass

Georgetown forward Greg Whittington, top, fights for a loose ball with Villanova guard Maalik Wayns, bottom, during the first half, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Washington.

Austin Rivers drives to the basket — AP Photo/Gerry Broome

Duke's Austin Rivers (0) drives to the basket against Virginia Tech's Marquis Rankin (10) during the first half in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. Duke's Mason Plumlee (5) and Virginia Tech's Jarell Eddie (31) watch. Duke won 70-65 in overtime.

Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall cuts down the nets and celebrates with fans after his team defeated Drake 81-58 to win the Missouri Valley Conference regular season title, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Wichita, Kan.

Elliott Sadler (2), Tony Stewart (33), Trevor Bayne (60), and Joey Logano (20) crash as James Buescher (30) drives past to win the NASCAR Drive4COPD 300 Nationwide series auto race in Daytona Beach, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012.

Dwayne Roloson can't stop a shot by Jordan Staal — AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Dwayne Roloson (30) can't stop a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Jordan Staal in the second period in Pittsburgh Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. It was Staal's second goal of the game, and the Penguins went on to win 8-1.

David Perron puts his penalty shot past Chris Mason — AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods

St. Louis Blues' David Perron (57) puts his penalty shot past Winnipeg Jets' goaltender Chris Mason (50) during a shootout to win in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012.

UNLV's Chace Stanback passes the ball from the floor during the second half against Air Force, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Las Vegas. UNLV defeated Air Force 68-58.

Brianna Banks reaches for a loose ball — AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps

Connecticut's Brianna Banks, left, reaches for a loose ball over Marquette's Gabi Minix, during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Milwaukee.

Hadley Cookson celebrates with teammates — AP Photo/Andy Blenkush

Minnetonka forward Hadley Cookson (14) celebrates with teammates after they defeated Roseville 3-0 in the Class AA girls' hockey championship game in St. Paul, Minn., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012.

Utah Jazz's Jeremy Evans jumps over teammate Gordon Hayward for his attempt during the NBA basketball All-Star Slam Dunk Contest in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. Evans earned 29 percent of 3 million text message votes cast by fans to win the competition.

James Buescher celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Drive4COPD 300 auto race in Daytona Beach, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012.

Duke's Seth Curry (30) reacts following a three-point basket in overtime against Virginia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. Duke won 70-65. ome)

Nora Subschinski and Katja Dieckow — AP Photo/Matt Dunham

Germany's Nora Subschinski, bottom, and Katja Dieckow, perform a dive during the final of the women's synchronised 3m springboard during the Diving World Cup event at the London 2012 Olympic Aquatics Centre at the Olympic Park in London, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012.

Nino Niederreiter takes a swing at center Brad Richards — AP Photo/Kathy Willens

New York Islanders right wing Nino Niederreiter (25) takes a swing at New York Rangers center Brad Richards (19) during a fight in the third period of the Islanders' 4-3 shootout victory over the Rangers in their NHL hockey game at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Friday, Feb. 24, 2012.

2011-12 NHL Fight Night

Miguel Paludo goes airborne after a crash — AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack

Miguel Paludo (32), of Brazil, goes airborne after a crash during the NASCAR Camping World Truck series 250 auto race in Daytona Beach, Fla., Friday, Feb. 24, 2012.

Danica Patrick drives her car during qualifying for Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Drive4COPD 300 auto race in Daytona Beach, Fla., Friday, Feb. 24, 2012.

A fan holds out a card for Jamey Carroll — AP Photo/David Goldman

A fan holds out a card for Minnesota Twins shortstop Jamey Carroll to autograph through the fence of a batting cage during a baseball spring training workout, Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, in Fort Myers, Fla.

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask, of Finland, watches the game-winning goal bounce out of the net by Buffalo Sabres' Derek Roy, not shown, after a shootout in an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. The Sabres won 2-1.

USA's Katie Uhlaender reacts after winning the women's Skeleton World Championships in Lake Placid, N.Y., on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012.

Arne Duncan loses control of the ball — AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan (26) loses control of the ball in front of musician Ne-Yo (24) during the NBA All-Star celebrity basketball game, Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, in Orlando, Fla.

Drivers race past the front grandstands during the NASCAR NextEra Energy Resources 250 Truck series auto race in Daytona Beach, Fla., Friday, Feb. 24, 2012.

Texas Rangers pitcher Alexi Ogando bunts during spring training baseball Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, in Surprise, Ariz.

Spring training 2012

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun speaks during a news conference at spring training baseball in Phoenix, Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. National League MVP Braun's 50-game suspension was overturned Thursday by baseball arbitrator Shyam Das, the first time a baseball player successfully challenged a drug-related penalty in a grievance.

Spring training 2012