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Alex Ferguson's career trophies
A list of the 49 major titles won by Alex Ferguson in his coaching career at Manchester United, St. Mirren and Aberdeen: ST. MIRREN: Scottish First ...
US sprinter Tyson Gay pulling back to push forward
Tyson Gay frets that he's cheating himself. He always ran all out at practice in the belief that pushing his body in workouts would make races seem ...
Huskers' Frazier knew his call to Hall would come
Some of the greatest players have had to wait decades after becoming eligible to get the call from the College Football Hall of Fame. Tommie Frazier's ...
Allen's defense key as Grizzlies top Thunder 99-93
Tony Allen thought it might have been out of desperation that he ended up guarding Kevin Durant in crunch time. Whatever it was, it worked out ...
Sharks sweep Canucks with 4-3 win in OT
One year after another disappointing early playoff exit, Patrick Marleau gave the San Jose Sharks a new postseason experience. Marleau scored a ...
Fleury struggles in Penguins' 6-4 loss to Isles
Marc-Andre Fleury sat with his head in hands for several minutes before taking questions in the cramped Pittsburgh Penguins dressing room.
Knicks use huge run to even series with Pacers
Carmelo Anthony's shooting woes vanished as quickly as Indiana's lead. Once the NBA's scoring leader got in a rhythm, not even one of the league's ...
Grizzlies drop Thunder 99-93, even series at 1-1
The Memphis Grizzlies wouldn't let Kevin Durant come through in the clutch for the second straight time. This was Mike Conley's time to shine.
Women's shelter boss, mayor vouch for Mike Tyson
Who can Mike Tyson turn to for a character reference? The mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey, for one, and the leader of Nevada's largest shelter for ...
Sharp gets 2 goals, Blackhawks top Wild 3-0
The Chicago Blackhawks were beaten the last game in the corners, along the boards and by an overtime goal for the Minnesota Wild. By hurling their ...
Jennings, Rays shaken by Happ getting hit in head
Brandon Jennings stood with his hands on his head, his Tampa Bay Rays teammates also visibly concerned as they watched Toronto's J.A. Happ receive ...
Streit's 2 goals lift Isles into 2-2 series tie
Leads aren't safe in the wild first-round playoff matchup between the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh. Suddenly, neither are the top-seeded Penguins
Harvey dominant thru 9, Mets beat Chisox 1-0 in 10
Matt Harvey was so dominant, it seemed certain the Chicago White Sox would never score. Instead, each pitch raised more tantalizing questions: Would ...
Jays' Happ hit in head by line drive, carted off
Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ was hit in the head by a line drive and taken off the field on a stretcher during Toronto's game against the Tampa Bay ...
Boston Marathon fund chief: Lower expectations
The administrator of a fund created to help Boston Marathon bombing victims has a blunt message for them: Lower your expectations. Attorney Kenneth ...
Djokovic loses in 2nd round at Madrid Open
Grigor Dimitrov stunned Novak Djokovic in the second round of the Madrid Open on Tuesday, beating the top-ranked Serb 7-6 (6), 6-7 (8), 6-3 for the ...
Woods goes from red carpet to TPC Sawgrass
One night after making his red carpet debut in New York, Tiger Woods was on a golf course that hasn't treated him very well over the years. Woods said ...
Tomic's hitting partner calls for father ban
The father of Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic was barred Tuesday from being accredited to upcoming ATP events pending an investigation into ...
Wuerffel, Frazier, Dayne selected for college Hall
The only time Tommie Frazier and Danny Wuerffel shared the field during their brilliant college careers, Frazier's Nebraska team trampled Wuerffel and ...
Heat, Bulls both looking for Game 2 improvements
The Miami Heat have been in this less-than-ideal spot before. They trailed Indiana in the Eastern Conference semifinals last season, needed to win a ...
Underwood to sing 'Sunday Night Football' theme
Carrie Underwood will take over the theme song for "Sunday Night Football," with NBC sticking to the formula of a female country music star for its ...
Partial win for Penske in NASCAR penalties appeal
Penske Racing celebrated a small victory Tuesday when NASCAR's chief appellate officer issued a mixed ruling on penalties levied against the team.
Leading Pakistan politician falls, injures skull
One of Pakistan's most prominent politicians, former cricket star Imran Khan, fell at a political rally Tuesday, leaving him with two hairline skull ...
Giants owner Mara confident Cruz will sign
New York Giants owner John Mara says progress is slow but steady in the contract negotiations between the team and Pro Bowl wide receiver Victor Cruz.
Teixeira, Nova improving; A-Rod works out again
Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira says he could be ready to take on-field batting practice for the first time Friday since hurting his right wrist ...