Howard's HR backs Halladay, Phils win Game 1 (AP)

AP - Ryan Howard took a mighty cut, dropped his bat and admired the shot.

Record revenues for luxury retailer LVMH in 2010 (AFP)

AFP - Global luxury retailer LVMH said Friday that strong demand for its champagnes and Louis Vuitton leather bags helped it make a 73 percent leap in full-year profit, and said prospects for 2011 were good.

Browns' hire Pat Shurmur as new coach (AP)

AP - Pat Shurmur quickly turned rookie quarterback Sam Bradford into a rising NFL star. Shurmur's next project will be tougher.

Ducks rout Blues 7-4 on Bobby Ryan's hat trick (AP)

AP - Bobby Ryan had three goals and an assist, All-Star selection Jonas Hiller made 30 saves, and the surging Anaheim Ducks beat the St. Louis Blues 7-4 Wednesday night for their sixth win in seven games.

Alexander beats Kotelnik to remain unbeaten (AP)

AP - Devon Alexander's camp wasted little time in sending out the challenge.