Sports

NFL future: Spotlight off the field (AP)
AP - A memorable season capped by a super title game with a record TV audience has NFL executives and fans beaming.

Lakers beat Spurs 101-89 without Bryant, Bynum (AP)
AP - Pau Gasol had 21 points and 19 rebounds to lead five players in double figures, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 101-89 Monday night without injured Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum.

Parade to give another jolt of Saints euphoria (AP)
AP - Another jolt of Saints euphoria is on tap for New Orleans Tuesday when the Super Bowl champs board floats borrowed from Mardi Gras krewes for a victory parade through the grateful city.

Bryant unsure about playing in All-Star game (AP)
AP - Kobe Bryant isnt sure if hell play in this weekends NBA All-Star game in Dallas because of his sore left ankle.

Ducks snap Kings nine-game winning streak (AP)
AP - Although the longest winning streak in the Los Angeles Kings history finally was stopped by their closest rivals, they hope the momentum from that confidence-building run will extend all the way into the spring.