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Calculating Death Risk Makes Swedish Insurance Actuary a Gold-Medal Curler Olympic curler Anette Norberg says weighing the risk of death and disease for Folksam Group gives her an advantage that may result in her second gold medal at the Winter Games this month.

Saints-Colts Super Bowl Is Most Watched U.S. TV Program Ever, Nielsen Says CBS Corp. said the Super Bowl was seen by an estimated 106.5 million people, becoming the most- watched program in U.S. television history.

Cleveland Browns Cut Donte' Stallworth After His Reinstatement to NFL The Cleveland Browns cut wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth after his reinstatement to the National Football League following a season-long suspension.

White Sox Bring Back Luis Aparicio's No. 11 for Shortstop Omar Vizquel Chicago White Sox infielder Omar Vizquel will wear the formerly retired No. 11 jersey of Hall of Famer and fellow Venezuelan Luis Aparicio next season.

Bob Gainey Quits as Montreal Canadiens' GM, Pierre Gauthier Takes Over Bob Gainey resigned as general manager of the National Hockey League’s Montreal Canadiens and will be replaced by assistant general manager Pierre Gauthier, team President Pierre Boivin said.

New York Yankees Sign Outfielders Randy Winn and Marcus Thames to Roster The New York Yankees added a pair of outfielders, completing a one-year agreement with Randy Winn and signing Marcus Thames to a minor-league contract.

Canada Wins Olympics With Colorado College Economist's 94% Accuracy Rate Canada’s record spending to end a gold-medal shutout at home and top the medal standings at the Vancouver Winter Olympics will pay off, according to an economist who has forecast winners at the games with a 94 percent accuracy rate.

Colts Favored to Win Super Bowl After 2010 Season, Vegas Oddsmakers Say The Indianapolis Colts are favored by Las Vegas oddsmakers to win the Super Bowl next season even after losing to the New Orleans Saints in last night’s National Football League championship game.

Former French Open Champ Ivanovic Extends Adidas Deal for Rest of Career Former French Open tennis champion Ana Ivanovic extended her agreement with German sportswear brand Adidas AG for the remainder of her tennis career and beyond.

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