Week in sports: Jan. 13-19

Kobe Bryant and LeBron James — David Santiago,AP Photo/El Nuevo Herald

Miami Heat's LeBron James, left, and Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant look on during the third quarter in Miami on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. The Heat won 98-87.

UNLV's Anthony Marshall reacts after hitting a 3-point basket against TCU in the first half on, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, in Las Vegas.

Tony Allen, Marco Belinelli and Jason Smith scramble for the ball — AP Photo/Gerald Herbert

Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen, New Orleans Hornets guard Marco Belinelli, left, and forward Jason Smith (14), and Grizzlies forward Josh Davis, background, scramble for the ball in the first half in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012.

Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham fixes his tie during a soccer news conference in Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. Beckham pledged his future to America's Major League Soccer on Wednesday by signing a new two-year contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Nnemkadi Ogwumike and Chiney Ogwumike celebrate — AP Photo/Paul Sakuma

Stanford forwards Nnemkadi Ogwumike (30) and Chiney Ogwumike (13) celebrate late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State in Stanford, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. Stanford defeated Washington State 75-41.

Dennis Seidenberg and Tim Thomas sandwich Adam Henrique — AP Photo/Rich Schultz

Boston Bruins' Dennis Seidenberg (44) and goalie Tim Thomas (30) sandwich New Jersey Devils' Adam Henrique (14) as he attempts to score during the third period in Newark, N.J., Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. Boston won 4-1.

Lindsey Keller and Carolyn Davis dive for the ball — AP Photo/The Oklahoman, Bryan Terry

Oklahoma State's Lindsey Keller (25) and Kansas' Carolyn Davis (21) dive for the ball during an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. Kansas won 65-60.

Martavious Irving chases a loose ball — AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Kansas State guard Martavious Irving, left, and Texas guards J'Covan Brown, right, and Myck Kabongo (12) chase a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 84-80.

Jameer Nelson shoots past Kemba Walker — AP Photo/John Raoux

Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson (14) shoots past Charlotte Bobcats guard Kemba Walker (1), guard D.J. Augustin (14) and center Boris Diaw (32) during the first half, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. Nelson scored 17 points as the Magic beat the Bobcats 96-89.

Colin Fraser and Keith Ballard fight — AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck

Los Angeles Kings' Colin Fraser (24) and Vancouver Canucks' Keith Ballard fight as linesman Tony Sericolo watches during the second period, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Los Angeles beat Vancouver 3-2 to hand the Canucks a second successive home loss.

2011-12 NHL Fight Night

Sean Couturier celebrates with teammates — AP Photo/Matt Slocum

Philadelphia Flyers' Sean Couturier, center, celebrates with teammates Marc-Andre Bourdon, second from right, and Matt Read (24) after Couturier's goal against Minnesota Wild's Josh Harding (37) in the second period, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, in Philadelphia.

Roy Devyn Marble attempts to save a pass — AP Photo/Michael Conroy

Iowa forward Roy Devyn Marble (4) attempts to save a pass in front of Purdue guard Terone Johnson in the second half in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. Purdue defeated Iowa 75-68.

Pittsburgh Penguins' Deryk Engelland (5) lands a punch during a fight against Carolina Hurricanes' Tim Gleason (6) in the first period in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. Pittsburgh edged Carolina 2-1 on Tuesday night.

2011-12 NHL Fight Night

Serbia's Novak Djokovic makes a backhand return to Italy's Paolo Lorenzi during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. Djokovic began the defense of his Australian Open title and his quest for a third straight Grand Slam singles title with a 6-2, 6-0, 6-0 victory over Lorenzi.

2012 Australian Open

Alonzo Gee shoots over Byron Mullens — AP Photo/Chuck Burton

Cleveland Cavaliers' Alonzo Gee, front, shoots over Charlotte Bobcats' Byron Mullens, back, during the first half in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. The Cavaliers won 102-94.

Marreese Speights loses a rebound to C.J. Watson — AP Photo/Nikki Boertman

Memphis Grizzlies forward Marreese Speights (5) loses a rebound to Chicago Bulls guard C.J. Watson (7) in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, in Memphis, Tenn.

Rafael Nadal prepares to serve — AP Photo/Rick Rycroft

Rafael Nadal of Spain prepares to serve in the late afternoon light during his first round match against Alex Kuznetsov of the U.S., at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012.

Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark eyes the ball for a return to Anastasia Rodionova of Australia during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012.

Hakeem Nicks catches a 37-yard touchdown pass — AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a 37-yard touchdown pass in front of Green Bay Packers safety Charlie Peprah, left, during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers dropped passes, fumbled the ball and simply couldn't stop Eli Manning and his receivers in the Giants' shocking 37-20 divisional playoff victory Sunday.

Giants stomp Packers in NFL playoff shocker
2011 NFL divisional playoffs

Travis Moen fights with Stu Bickel — Graham Hughes,AP Photo/The Canadian Press

Montreal Canadiens' Travis Moen (32) fights with New York Rangers' Stu Bickel (41) during the first period, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Montreal. Max Pacioretty had two goals and an assist, linemates David Desharnais and Erik Cole also had three points each, and Montreal ended a three-game skid with a 4-1 win over New York.

2011-12 NHL Fight Night

Baltimore Ravens Kris Wilson pulls in a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans in Baltimore, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012. Baltimore secured a berth in the AFC championship game by defeating the Houston Texans 20-13 on Sunday.

NFL Playoffs: Ravens beat Texans 20-13
2011 NFL divisional playoffs

Becca Mills and Ashley Adams fight for rebound — AP Photo/Al Goldis

Michigan State's Becca Mills, top, and Ohio State's Ashley Adams battle for a rebound during the second half, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Ohio State won 64-56.

Rasmus Lauge Schmidt is fouled by Slovakia's Daniel Valo — AP Photo/Marko Drobnjakovic

Denmark's Rasmus Lauge Schmidt, center back, is fouled by Slovakia's Daniel Valo, front, during their Men's European Handball Championship Group A match in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012.

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow prays with New England Patriots and Broncos team members following an NFL divisional playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Broncos 45-10.

Patriots rout Broncos 45-10 in AFC playoff 2011 NFL divisional playoffs

Paul Stastny celebrates after his goal — AP Photo/Matt Strasen

Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny (26) celebrates after his goal in the third period as Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) looks on, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 in Dallas. The Colorado Avalanche won 2-1.

Tim Tebow is sacked — AP Photo/Elise Amendola

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, center, is sacked by New England Patriots defensive tackle Gerard Warren (98) and outside linebacker Rob Ninkovich (50) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Patriots rout Broncos 45-10 in AFC playoff 2011 NFL divisional playoffs

Chase Tapley greets fans — AP Photo/Gregory Bull

San Diego State's Chase Tapley (22) greets fans after beating No. 12 UNLV in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Diego. San Diego State won 69-67.

Vernon Davis takes the ball into the endzone for a 49-yard touchdown — AP Photo/Paul Sakuma

San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) takes the ball into the end zone for a 49-yard touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. The 49ers won 36-32.

49ers hold down Saints 36-32
2011 NFL divisional playoffs

Drew Crawford blocks the shot of Austin Thornton — AP Photo/Brian Kersey

Northwestern forward Drew Crawford, right, blocks the shot of Michigan State guard Austin Thornton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan 14, 2012 in Evanston, Ill. Northwestern won 81-74.

Switzerland's Beat Feuz races on his way to win an alpine ski, men's World Cup downhill in Wengen, Switzerland, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.

Argentina-Chile-Peru Dakar Rally — AP Photo/Martin Mejia

Mini driver Joan "Nani" Roma from Spain and co-driver Michel Perin from France compete in the 13th stage of the 2012 Argentina-Chile-Peru Dakar Rally between Nazca and Pisco, Peru, Saturday Jan. 14, 2012.

Matt Greene checks Blair Jones — AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Larry MacDougal

Los Angeles Kings' Matt Greene (2) checks Calgary Flames' Blair Jones (19) into the boards during the first period in Calgary, Alberta, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012. Dustin Brown and Mike Richards each had a goal and an assist, and Jonathan Quick made 29 saves for the Kings, who spoiled Mike Cammalleri's anticipated return to the Flames with a 4-1 victory over Calgary.

Keith Yandle and Tomas Kubalik chase a loose puck — AP Photo/Jay LaPrete

Phoenix Coyotes' Keith Yandle, left, and Columbus Blue Jackets' Tomas Kubalik chase a loose puck during the second period on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. Derick Brassard's first multi-point game in more than three weeks to lead the Blue Jackets to a 4-3 victory over the Coyotes on Friday.

Luol Deng shoots over Paul Pierce — AP Photo/Michael Dwyer

Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng (9) shoots over Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce in the first quarter in Boston, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. Deng had 21 points as the Bulls won 88-79.

Tyreke Evans loses control of the ball — AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans, center, loses control of the ball as Houston Rockets' Patrick Patterson (54) and Kyle Lowry, right, defend during the first quarter, Jan. 13, 2012, in Houston. Samuel Dalembert had 21 points and 16 rebounds to help the balanced Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 103-89.

Victoria Azarenka celebrates — AP Photo/Rick Rycroft

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus celebrates at the end of the women's final match against China's Li Na at the Sydney International tennis tournament in Sydney, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. Azarenka won the match 6-2, 1-6, 6-3.