LeBron to wear mask against Knicks...Eagles lock up Peters...Villeneuve returns to Indy 500

MIAMI (AP) — A masked LeBron James will return to the Miami line-up when the Heat host the Knicks tomorrow night. James tried out the gear in practice today as a means to protect his nose that was broken last week in a game against Oklahoma City. The injury forced him to sit out Sunday's win over Chicago.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eagles All-Pro left tackle Jason Peters has agreed to a new five-year contract with the team. The deal runs through 2018 and is worth about $50 million. The 32-year-old Peters is a six-time Pro Bowl pick and two-time All-Pro.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jacques Villeneuve (zhahk VIHL'-ih-noov) is making an IndyCar comeback, signing with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports to run in this year's Indianapolis 500. The 42-year old won the race 19 years ago, and has recently been spending his time as a television analyst, musician and RallyCross driver.

BOSTON (AP) — This year's Boston Marathon will have a "no bags" policy as part of stepped-up security following last year's deadly bombing. Runners will not be allowed to bring bags to the April 21 race and bags will also not be allowed in certain areas near the start or finish line or along the course.

UNDATED (AP) — Third-ranked Arizona has a score to settle when the Wildcats host California tonight. The Golden Bears handed Arizona its first loss of the season earlier this month when the Wildcats were ranked No. 1 in the country. The 25-2 Wildcats lead the Pac-12 Conference by two games over UCLA.

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