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NFL: Redskins’ Cousins open to trade

According to a report by ESPN, Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins is open to a trade. Cousins, who has backed up Robert

Griffin III for the past two seasons, wants to be a starter for a team and has voiced his desire to be moved from the Redskins. Washington named Griffin the starter last month. He can not be traded until March 11.

TENNIS: Murray clinches win for Brits In San Diego, Wimbledon champion

Andy Murray beat Sam Querrey 76 (5), 67 (3), 61, 63 to clinch Britain’s openinground Davis Cup victory against the United States at Petco Park.

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia beat thirdseeded Sara Errani of Italy 36, 62, 63 in the final of the Open GDF Suez for her sixth career title.

ETC.: Record nations vying at Sochi

Athletes from 88 countries are set to compete in Sochi, a record for the Winter Olympics.

The IOC released the final list of national Olympic committees that will be participating in the Sochi Games, which open Friday.

Atletico Madrid pummeled Real Sociedad 40 to take sole possession of the lead in the Spanish league. The Hurricanes recalled goalie Cam

Ward from his brief conditioning stint in the minor leagues.