Rosberg looking for any edge to pass Hamilton

JEREZ, Spain – Nico Rosberg is studying how he breathes, as he looks to overtake Formula One world champion and Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton.

Rosberg missed out on the title in dramatic fashion last year and wants to find improvements.

The German driver has tried perfecting new breathing techniques in order to find the “one or two percent” that could make all the difference this season.

Rosberg did better than Hamilton in qualifying last year, securing 11 pole positions compared to seven, but Hamilton dominated him – 11 wins to five – on race day.

That has been bugging Rosberg, who is determined to find the small margins that will work in his favor.

College Basketball

’Cats are back: Kentucky regains unanimity from UVA

Kentucky was a unanimous No. 1 again in The Associated Press’ Top 25 poll.

The Wildcats are the only undefeated team in Division I following Virginia’s loss to No. 4 Duke last week.

Kentucky, which rolled over Missouri and Alabama last week, received all 65 votes from a media panel and has held the top spot all season. The Wildcats are a unanimous No. 1 for the first time since Jan. 4.

Gonzaga moved up to No. 2 after two easy victories. Virginia dropped to No. 3 and is one spot ahead of Duke despite losing to the Blue Devils.

Wisconsin is No. 5, with Arizona, Villanova, Notre Dame, Kansas and Louisville rounding out the top 10.

No. 20 Ohio State and No. 23 SMU are back in the poll after dropping out. Miami and Indiana fell out.

NFL

Manziel asks for privacy, as he enters treatment

CLEVELAND – Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel has entered treatment for an unspecified condition.

An advisor for Manziel said in a statement released by the team Monday that Manziel decided to enter treatment during the offseason. Brad Beckworth said Manziel knows there are areas he needs to improve on to be a better family member, friend and teammate.

Browns general manager Ray Farmer said the team fully supports Manziel and respects his initiative in entering treatment. He says the team will respect Manziel’s privacy during treatment.

Defensive coordinator goes from Super Bowl to Atlanta

ATLANTA – A person familiar with the negotiations said Seattle defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has agreed to a five-year deal to become the Atlanta Falcons head coach.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal has not been publicly announced by the team. The Falcons are expected to introduce Quinn as their head coach Tuesday.

The Falcons exercised patience while waiting for Quinn, who could not be offered a job until after Seattle’s 28-24 Super Bowl loss Sunday night to the New England Patriots.

Women’s College Basketball

South Carolina’s reign at No. 1 reaches its 11th week

South Carolina remained No. 1 in The Associated Press poll for the 11th consecutive week, while George Washington enters the Top 25 for the first time since 2008.

The Gamecocks stayed perfect at 21-0 after winning all three of their games this past week by an average of nearly 22 points.

South Carolina was followed Monday by UConn, Baylor, Notre Dame and Maryland. Tennessee, Oregon State, Louisville, Florida State and Arizona State round out the first 10.

Associated Press