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Astros look to future as team sinks to new low
The Houston Astros knew they weren't going to win much this season, so with an eye toward the future they cast off their few pricey veterans before ...
Swisher's slam helps Yankees beat Rangers
Nick Swisher hit a grand slam off Ryan Dempster and drove in five runs, Derek Lowe closed with four shutout innings in his Yankees debut and New York ...
Shane Victorino powers Dodgers past Pirates 5-4
No matter what uniform he's wearing, Shane Victorino always gives the Pittsburgh Pirates trouble. The newly acquired outfielder hit his first homer ...
Rams drop plans to play in London in 2013, 2014
The St. Louis Rams are dropping plans to play home games in London in 2013 and 2014, citing a need to focus on negotiations on their lease and ease ...
Jets, Tebow get to work on wildcat package
Shhh! The New York Jets worked on the wildcat. Yes, Tim Tebow was involved, of course. And the elusive backup quarterback felt pretty good doing it.
Chad Johnson arrested on domestic violence charge
Dolphins receiver Chad Johnson was arrested Saturday on a domestic violence charge, accused of head-butting his newlywed wife during an argument in ...
National pride runs through Olympics, now as ever
Given the depths of his anguish, you might have thought Wu Jingbiao had lost a loved one. Heaving with shame, the double world champion weightlifter ...
Krzyzewski set for final game as US coach
Mike Krzyzewski's job is nearly finished. Seven years after taking over a U.S. team that had been stripped of its power and grip on Olympic ...
FIBA: No basketball age limit expected for 2016
Basketball's best will apparently be welcomed in Rio. The head of the sport's governing body said Saturday he doesn't foresee an age limit for the ...
Mathieu's captivating rise with LSU flames out
LSU began taking steps this summer to dim the national spotlight on its most captivating star, Tyrann Mathieu, and downplayed "The Honey Badger" ...
The Who, Spice Girls to rock Olympic closer
Get ready for a star-studded spectacular: Olympic Stadium is being transformed into a giant jukebox of British pop and pizazz for the closing ...
Judge questions USADA, Armstrong lawyers
A federal judge had tough questions for U.S. anti-doping officials about the fairness of their effort to prove seven-time Tour de France winner Lance ...
Dwight Howard to Lakers in 4-team, 12-player deal
Dwight Howard held some of the championship trophies in the Los Angeles Lakers' facility Friday, the first act of the next phase of his NBA career.
Manchester United shares flat in public debut
Soccer club Manchester United made a disappointing debut on the New York Stock Exchange Friday, even after opening at a discounted price, with ...
Source: Howard deal awaiting league approval
Dwight Howard's departure from Orlando is nearly complete. The All-Star center could be a member of the Los Angeles Lakers as soon as Friday, pending ...
COLLEGE FOOTBALL '12: 28 coaches start new jobs
The job has never been more difficult. The rewards have never been greater. As for job security, let's just say it's best to have a real estate agent ...
Painter's 3 TDs lead Ravens past Falcons 31-17
Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan had similar stats in their preseason opener. Flacco had the better support for the Baltimore Ravens. Flacco and Ryan each ...
Manchester United lines up stock market debut
British soccer club Manchester United has priced its public offering at $14 per share, below the $16 to $20 per share price range that had been widely ...
Petrino regretful, apologetic in ESPN interview
Bobby Petrino regrets the affair that led to his April firing, and the former Arkansas coach said he hopes to return to the sidelines.
Olympics' Africa Village closes in row over bills
Africa Village was supposed to showcase the Olympic best of an entire continent. But the cultural celebration in London's Kensington Gardens has been ...
Questions abound as NFL preseason opens in earnest
The dog days of NFL training camps are giving way to the preseason slate of games that give fans their football fix until Labor Day rolls around and ...
Court nixes $1M award against U. of Minn., Smith
The Minnesota Supreme Court overturned a $1 million award against the University of Minnesota and men's basketball coach Tubby Smith on Wednesday, ...
Liberty Media plans Starz spinoff
Liberty Media Corp. on Wednesday said that it will spin off its Starz cable channels into a separate company, continuing a series of financial ...
Trail Blazers hire Terry Stotts as head coach
The Portland Trail Blazers hired Terry Stotts as head coach on Tuesday, filling the NBA's last coaching vacancy. Stotts had a 115-168 record as coach ...
Padres sale agreement in place, needs MLB approval
A group that includes former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Peter O'Malley and pro golfer Phil Mickelson reached agreement Monday to buy the San Diego ...