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The majority of moves were made by clubs shoring up cap space for 2014 and 2015, and teams looking to solidify their benches ahead of the playoffs.

Shooting guard and top perimeter defender Iman Shumpert sprained the MCL in his left knee in New York’s 98-81 victory over New Orleans on Wednesday night, less than 24 hours from the trade deadline.

Shaking off some early nervousness, Yuna Kim gained a leg up on her main competition with a clean skate on Wednesday after 15-year-old Russian hopeful Julia Lipnitskaia and Japan’s Mao Asada both fell during their routines.

The Chicago Bulls are 27-25 and fourth in the Eastern Conference this season, and enjoy one of the more unique even enviable positions, of any team in the league.

While both technically find themselves at the heart of the NBA’s trade widespread trade speculation, one seems to have little control heading into Thursday’s deadline and the other possess enough clout and influence to control his team’s destiny for the next five years.

Following the Premier League victory over Arsenal and the subsequent FA Cup loss to the Gunners, Brendan Rodgers’s side is eyeing a beef up to the defense and perhaps another scoring option to their already potent attack.

Russia’s Yulia Lipnitskaya came out of seemingly nowhere to lead her country to victory in the team skating event and was already awarded the host nation’s highest sporting award, the Honored Master of Sports, from President Vladimir Putin.

As of Sunday, the Netherlands holds a one medal lead over Russia and the United States, with 17 total medals.

There are many rumors floating around, both big and small, but no matter the size they could either shift power from one conference to another or spruce up franchises looking to make a playoff push.

In the East Washington’s John Wall, fresh off leading the conference to the Slam Dunk title on Saturday, has capped his stellar year with his first All-Star Game, followed by Toronto’s DeMar DeRozan and Atlanta’s Paul Millsap.

The East looks to snap a three-game losing streak, but each time its been by a narrow average margin of four points, making the game far more competitive than in years past. The East also owns the all-time record at 36-26.

It will be East versus West for the first time in Dunk Contest history, with Washington’s John Wall, the Raptors Terrence Ross and Indiana’s Paul George for the right coast and Sacramento’s Ben McLemore, Golden State’s Harrison Barnes and Trailblazer Damian Lillard representing the left.

Lauren Cosgrove has posted many pictures of herself and Oshie, including when that was either for a Halloween or costume party, with the two dressed as Roger and Jessica Rabbit from the famous movie “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?”

Every contender in this year’s contest was a top 10 first-round pick, with favorite Paul George the lowest taken at No. 10 overall back in 2010.

Julia Lipnitskaia has caught the Sochi crowds off guard, which could be to her benefit when it comes time to hand out medals.

Bookended by the Skills Competition and the main event Dunk Contest, the shootout has of late been a showcase for some of the best young talent that has entered the league in recent years.

There are several pass rushers to watch for in the 2014 NFL Draft.

Jimmie Johnson once again leads a loaded field that prepares to tackle NASCAR’s new rules and qualifications for the Chase.

Like every year, some teams have more cap room than others and will try to use to their advantage. This year, assuming no major, high-paid players are dropped, the Oakland Raiders have the most cap space with $63 million available heading into free agency.

Jimmer Fredette scored a career and team-high 24 points helping the Kings erase an early 13-point deficit en route to a 106-101 overtime, road victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

There will be plenty of familiar faces, and several notable rising stars, as the East looks to snap a three-game losing streak to the West

The 39-year-old Yankee captain for nearly two decades, Jeter wrote he wouldn’t leave baseball until it started to “feel more like a job.”

Michael Sam’s draft stock unfortunately took a hit shortly after his announcement on Sunday, with much of the fall attributed to whether or not teams want to deal with a perceived “media circus” or even locker room issues.

The Norwegians have earned medals in cross country skiing and the biathlon.

The Australian born Chad Reed is out of the hospital and took to Twitter to assure his fans, and to show the support he has from his family.

The average temperature in Sochi during February falls in the 45 to 47 degree range.

Derrick Rose could return to the court sooner than expected.

For those hoping to avoid Sochi event spoilers, you can watch the replays of the early morning and late night events on television later on Sunday afternoon and evening.

Canada faces tough competition from host nation Russia, as well as Sweden and the United States.