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Djokovic, Federer reach Cincinnati finals
No medal involved this time. Little drama, either. Novak Djokovic simply ground his way to another title shot. And Roger Federer will be waiting for ...
Earnhardt, Johnson to start at back at Michigan
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s return to Michigan isn't off to a great start. Earnhardt, who won at Michigan International Speedway in June to snap a four-year ...
Gabby Douglas, Lolo Jones honored in Iowa
It's been a brutal month for Lolo Jones. She's been dissected in the media and dissed by her own teammates. If that wasn't bad enough, Jones failed ...
Serena Williams upset, Venus reaches Cincy semis
Only one of the Williams sisters is heading to a semifinal, and it's not the one with the long winning streak. Serena Williams lost that — and her ...
Phelps' agent: Leaked pics not an IOC violation
Michael Phelps retired from swimming with more medals than any other Olympian. Don't expect him to lose any of them because of an ad campaign for ...
Walker shoots 62, takes 1-shot lead at Wyndham
Jimmy Walker left the booming, highlight-reel drives to his playing partner. A low score was good enough for him. Walker shot an 8-under 62 on Friday ...
Armstrong, USADA argue over jurisdiction in case
The American governing body for cycling says it must accept the jurisdiction of the sport's international federation, which is fighting against the U.
Martin wins pole at MIS, his 4th of season
Mark Martin has 55 career Sprint Cup poles, matching the number on his Toyota. His age is only two digits lower — not that it's much of an impediment ...
'Chase for the Chase' under way in Sprint Cup
Some of NASCAR's biggest names are trying to keep their championship hopes alive and the Chase for the Sprint Cup is still about a month away.
Douglas, Wieber enjoy celebrity sparkle after gold
They've been on a whirlwind tour since the Olympics — from "Late Night With David Letterman" to the Empire State Building and the New York Stock ...
National Guard to keep sponsoring Earnhardt Jr.
The Army National Guard is staying on as a sponsor of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 88 NASCAR Sprint Cup team. Hendrick Motorsports said Friday it has ...
Patient Nadal to rest until knee is healed
Rafael Nadal won't rush back from a knee injury. "I have to listen (to the doctors) and be patient, and I will come back when my knee is well," the ...
La Liga, Serie A vanish for many US viewers
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's league matches will disappear from the television sets of many American soccer fans, starting this weekend.
Carl Pettersson takes 1-shot lead at Wyndham
Golf is a game of streaks, and Carl Pettersson wants to ride this hot surge as long as possible — perhaps all the way through his adopted hometown ...
Williams sisters advance, Andy Murray upset
Serena and Venus Williams moved into the quarterfinals of the Western & Southern Open by handling the afternoon heat, humidity and wind.
Pettersen in comfort zone in Safeway Classic
Suzann Pettersen hopes to make herself right at home again in the Safeway Classic. A year ago on Pumpkin Ridge's Ghost Creek Course, the Norwegian ...
US beats Mexico in Mexico for 1st time
The United States defied expectations — and a rowdy crowd elated by Mexico's Olympic gold — to break a 75-year winless streak at its neighboring rival ...
Muamba retires 5 months after cardiac arrest
Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba retired from soccer Wednesday after suffering an on-field cardiac arrest in March during an FA Cup quarterfinal match ...
Bin Hammam: Payments came out of personal accounts
Mohamed bin Hammam said accusations he enriched his family and supporters while president of Asian soccer are politically motivated and that he plans ...
Big East picks CBS VP Aresco as commissioner
As the Big East prepares to negotiate a television contract that could make or break the conference, it has chosen a man who has been part of some of ...
Gabby Douglas is golden in 'Tonight' appearance
Olympic champion Gabby Douglas basked in the "Tonight" spotlight and the admiration of fellow guest Michelle Obama, but the teenager already is ...
Walcott receives hero's welcome in Trinidad
Olympic gold medalist Keshorn Walcott didn't just return to a hero's welcome in his Caribbean homeland of Trinidad & Tobago. He was also promised a ...
Boudia's gold medal a step forward for US diving
David Boudia knows about pressure. He spent the entire Beijing Olympics focusing on his diving competitions — probably a little too much. He came home ...
Column: London done, so prepare for circus in Rio
IOC President Jacques Rogge still can't figure out what to call Usain Bolt, so here's hoping he gets another Olympics to sort it out. There's just ...
Comparisons only natural with McIlroy and Woods
The comparisons are inevitable. The incredible skill, the youth, even the red shirt on Sunday. Rory McIlroy's dominant performance in winning the PGA ...