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Onetime top football prospect seeks exoneration
A onetime high school football star whose college prospects were shattered by a kidnap-rape conviction 10 years ago is seeking exoneration after his ...
Ukraine plays down Euro 2012 snubs over Tymoshenko
The Ukrainian president is playing down plans by some European leaders to boycott the Euro 2012 championship matches in Ukraine over the imprisonment ...
Collusion claim the latest NFL-union feud
The lockout was easier than all this. In many ways, more peaceful, too. Nine months after the NFL and the players' union agreed on an unprecedented ...
Judge warns reluctant witness in Clemens case
A federal judge says that if former Major League Baseball player David Segui (seh-GEE') defies a prosecution subpoena to testify at the Roger Clemens ...
76ers top Celtics to force Game 7 in East semis
In the most unpredictable of playoff series, Rajon Rondo was the one consistent playmaker for Boston. Until Game 6. Rondo had his quietest game of the ...
Who will win the most wide-open Indy 500 in years?
The Indianapolis 500 will be run on Sunday in what's believed to be the most wide-open race in years. There are no clear favorites and there's a group ...
Phillip Phillips is the new 'American Idol'
Phillip Phillips, a bluesy Georgia guitar man, was crowned the new "American Idol" on Wednesday after defeating teenager Jessica Sanchez in record ...
49ers sign All-Pro punter Andy Lee through 2018
Andy Lee has made every punt and held every field goal and extra-point attempt — minus a few in the preseason — for the San Francisco 49ers since 2004
Kipnis and Indians slide past Tigers 4-2
Jason Kipnis left his flesh and blood on home plate as he scored the go-ahead run against the Tigers. The Cleveland Indians, with Kipnis diving across ...
A-Rod homers twice in Yankees' win
On Tuesday night, after another mediocre game at the plate, Alex Rodriguez insisted he was ready to go on a tear. He knew what he was talking about.
Rusty Wallace heads NASCAR Hall of Fame group
Sprint Cup champion Rusty Wallace hated running second to anyone and doesn't plan to start now that he's part of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Wallace, the ...
Astrodome spared? Group suggests overhaul, reuse
The Astrodome, a now-empty showplace that has hosted everyone from Elvis Presley to Hurricane Katrina evacuees, should be turned into a multipurpose ...
Doha and Baku cut from 2020 Olympic bid field
Doha and Baku were eliminated from the race for the 2020 Olympics on Wednesday as the IOC trimmed the field of candidates from five cities to three.
Thomas, Decker building rapport with Manning
Peyton Manning's two biggest targets are a pair of promising young receivers who have already made their mark in the NFL despite spending lots of time ...
Haslem suspended for Game 6 of Heat-Pacers
Udonis Haslem insists he meant no harm. The NBA deemed otherwise, and the Miami Heat will be without one of their co-captains when they try to close ...
NFL union files suit against league over 2010 cap
The players union claimed Wednesday that the NFL imposed a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season that cost the players at least $1 billion
Manning, Giants focused as they return to field
As far as Eli Manning is concerned, the fulfillment of teammate Justin Tuck's claim that the New York Giants can turn into an NFL dynasty began ...
Segui could be forced to testify against Clemens
Prosecutors finally have some momentum in their perjury case against Roger Clemens, even if it means dragging in former major leaguer David Segui, a ...
Band mates say FAMU victim volunteered to be hazed
Robert Champion was known for his opposition to the hazing rampant in the Florida A&M University marching band, but he was vying to be lead drum major ...
Zara Phillips carries Olympic torch on horseback
Former world equestrian champion Zara Phillips carried the Olympic torch on horseback across the storied Cheltenham racecourse on Wednesday, as ...
Archery hits pop culture's bull's eye with movie
Two-time Olympian Jennifer Nichols' eyes light up with she talks about her sport finally climbing out of the shadows. "The Hunger Games" has shined ...
UK bans leaders who abuse rights from Olympics
Britain will ban leaders guilty of human rights abuses from traveling to the U.K. for the 2012 London Olympics, a senior British official said ...
CONCACAF tries to oust Chuck Blazer from FIFA
A list of alleged financial mismanagement allegations against former CONCACAF leaders Jack Warner and Chuck Blazer was outlined to 40 soccer nations ...
CONCACAF nations lash out at disgraced ex-leaders
A damning list of alleged financial mismanagement by former CONCACAF leaders Jack Warner and Chuck Blazer was outlined to 40 soccer nations Wednesday, ...
Susie Wheldon heads to Indy 500 to honor husband
Some days are better than others for Susie Wheldon, and there's rarely any warning what will trigger the emotional roller coaster she's been on since ...