Spieth shares lead at Singapore OpenSINGAPORE — Jordan Spieth showed no signs of fatigue on the latest leg of his globe-trotting tour, taking a share of the lead at the Singapore Open today despite having his agent caddie for him.The world's top-ranked player began with a birdie at Sentosa Golf Club and birdied three of his last 10 holes to complete a bogey-free round of 4-under 67.That was enough for a share of the clubhouse lead with An Byeong-hun of South Korea, the next highest-ranked player. in the field at 26 in the world.

Panther QB Newton says he 'scares people'CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers quarterback Cam Newton suggested for the first time Wednesday that race may play a factor in why he's become a lightning rod for public criticism.“I'm an African-American quarterback that scares people because they haven't seen nothing that they can compare me to,” said the 6-foot-5, 245-pound Newton.The No. 1 pick in the 2011 NFL draft out of Auburn, Newton has his share of detractors who either don't like how he plays, his celebrations or his abundance of self-confidence.Newton, a leading league MVP candidate putting up record-breaking numbers, said he learned a long time ago that he can't please everyone.“People are going to judge, and have opinions on things I don't have control over,” Newton said.

Cavaliers’ Lue will coach all-starsNEW YORK — Just three games in and Tyronn Lue is already an All-Star coach.The new Cleveland coach will lead the Eastern Conference at next month’s NBA All-Star Game, clinching the spot following the Cavaliers’ 115-93 victory over Phoenix.The coaches for the Feb. 14 game in Toronto are determined by the teams with the best record in each conference two weeks before the game.Lue is 2-1 since replacing David Blatt, who was fired despite the Cavaliers leading the East with a 30-11 record. Their 32-12 mark guarantees they will have the best winning percentage in the conference through Sunday.San Antonio’s Gregg Popovich will lead the West. Golden State has a better record, but Steve Kerr is ineligible after coaching last year.

Packers’ McCarthy missing Pro BowlGREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers coach Mike McCarthy pulled out of his Pro Bowl coaching assignment, saying doctors have advised him not to travel as he battles a stomach illness.The Packers said associate head coach Winston Moss will handle head-coaching responsibilities at the Pro Bowl in Honolulu this week, including Sunday’s game.Green Bay’s staff will coach one team and the staff of the Kansas City Chiefs will be on the other sideline.

Azinger named lead golf analystSAN DIEGO — Paul Azinger has been selected as the lead golf analyst for Fox Sports as it enters the second year of televising the U.S. Open and other USGA championships.