LeBron fined $25G for kicking water cooler

NBA

LeBron fined

LeBron James was fined $25,000 by the NBA yesterday for kicking a water bottle during Cleveland's victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Earlier in the day, it was announced that James has agreed to a multiyear partnership with McDonald's Corp.

SOCCER

Mexico at new stadium

Mexico will play Ecuador in a World Cup warmup on May 7 in the first professional sports event at the $1.6 billion new Meadowlands Stadium.

AUTO RACING

Patrick will be busy

IndyCar star Danica Patrick will compete in at least 12 NASCAR races this season and could make her debut in the Nationwide Series opener at Daytona on Feb. 13.

GOLF

Mickelson starts 6 back

Scott Piercy shot an 8-under 64 on the North Course at Torrey Pines in San Diego to take a one-shot lead in the Farmers Insurance Open. Phil Mickelson, making his season debut, shot 70.

COLLEGES

Prahalis sparks Buckeyes

Samantha Prahalis had 23 points, 10 assists and six rebounds to lead No. 4 Ohio State to an 81-58 women's basketball victory over Minnesota.

Jeter leads Stony Brook

Junior Kirsten Jeter had 24 points and 12 rebounds to lead Stony Brook (6-14, 4-4 America East) to a 74-56 victory over UMBC (9-12, 3-5). - AP