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IOC gripped by election frenzy, sports politics
As Jacques Rogge called the executive board meeting to order, signs of change were staring him right in the face. Four of the six candidates vying to ...
Tough times fill Williams' French Open history
For a decade, the French Open has presented more problems for Serena Williams than any of the other Grand Slam tournaments. Her collection of 15 major ...
Barca clears Messi to play in World Cup qualifier
Lionel Messi has been cleared by Barcelona's team doctors to play in Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Ecuador. Messi pulled his ...
Russian cyclist Novikov tests positive for doping
Russian rider Nikita Novikov was provisionally suspended on Friday by the International Cycling Union after testing positive for doping.
IOC declares 6-man race for presidency
It's officially a six-man race to succeed Jacques Rogge as International Olympic Committee president. The deadline closed Friday without any new ...
Rollins sets record in 100-meter hurdles
No sooner than Clemson junior Brianna Rollins set the collegiate record in the 100-meter hurdles, she was asked when she was going to break it.
Love, Appleby among 6 tied for lead at St. Jude
Davis Love III is busy still trying to play his way back into shape after back surgery in February. Playing with Brandt Snedeker and Dustin Johnson, ...
Sluman takes 1st-round lead at Regions Tradition
Jeff Sluman and Fred Couples are hoping for more days like Thursday, when the wind was down and the rain and bogeys stayed away. Sluman birdied No.
Beaten by Gatlin, Bolt shows signs of slowing down
After five dominating years, Usain Bolt is showing signs of slowing down. The Jamaican lost by a hundredth of a second to American Justin Gatlin in ...
Gatlin edges Bolt by 0.01 seconds in Rome 100
Justin Gatlin beat Usain Bolt by a hundredth of a second Thursday night to win the 100 meters at the Golden Gala meet, the Jamaican's first ...
11 years later, Williams back in French Open final
Done with a dominating performance in the French Open semifinals, Serena Williams climbed the stairs leading from the locker room to the players' ...
Gatlin of US edges Bolt in 100 meters in Rome
American sprinter Justin Gatlin handed world-record holder Usain Bolt a narrow defeat in the 100-meter race at the Golden Gala meet on Thursday.
Judge tosses lawsuit by Pa. governor against NCAA
A federal judge on Thursday threw out the governor's lawsuit against the NCAA over sanctions against Penn State related to Jerry Sandusky, calling his ...
Slop or not, Pletcher's 5 ready for Belmont Stakes
Sloppy track or not, here comes Todd Pletcher with another squad of 3-year-olds for a Triple Crown race. The trainer is taking aim on the Belmont ...
French Open semifinal showdown: Nadal vs Djokovic
Rafael Nadal groused last week that he was playing so badly he might soon be home fishing in Mallorca. Then came a transformation. Nadal stood at the ...
Hradecka, Cermak win French Open mixed doubles
Five years after teaming up, Frantisek Cermak and Lucie Hradecka won their first doubles title together at the French Open. The players from the Czech ...
5 things to watch in French Open men's semifinals
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will face each other in a French Open semifinal that feels like a final. Djokovic is trying to win his first ...
Brazil at historic low No. 22 in FIFA rankings
Brazil has dropped to a historic low of No. 22 in the FIFA rankings a year out from hosting the World Cup, and the United States rises one place to No
Lukas has Preakness winner Oxbow set for Belmont
Cowboy boots, blue jeans, starched sports shirt, gleaming smile and shades. Yes, trainer D. Wayne Lukas is back in the spotlight during the Triple ...
Nadal, Djokovic to meet in French Open semifinals
The French Open showdown between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic might lack some sizzle because they're not playing in the final, but in the ...
Penn State trustees hope sanctions reconsidered
Penn State's trustees are on a mission to promote the reforms they have enacted as a result of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal, hoping ...
Derby winner Orb made 3-1 Belmont favorite
Back home again, Kentucky Derby winner Orb is the horse to beat in the Belmont Stakes. Orb was made the 3-1 morning-line favorite in a field of 14 ...
After losing set 6-0, Sharapova makes French semis
For one full set, Maria Sharapova was about as bad as can be. The French Open's defending champion could not direct the ball where she wanted at the ...
Sooners finish dominating run with 2nd NCAA title
With a loaded lineup and the returning national player of the year, Oklahoma breezed through its softball season in dominant fashion. If it seemed ...
Sooners win NCAA softball title, top Tennessee 4-0
Standing on the field and watching as another team was presented the NCAA softball championship trophy, Keilani Ricketts and her Oklahoma teammates ...