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IOC to wait for UCI before acting on Armstrong
The IOC will wait for cycling's governing body to act on Lance Armstrong's doping case before it considers taking away his Olympic bronze medal from ...
Judges wants to see NFL bounty documents
A federal magistrate judge has ordered NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to provide the court with documents related to the league's bounty investigation ...
Eagles fire defensive coordinator Castillo
Consecutive blown fourth-quarter leads have cost Juan Castillo his job as the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive coordinator. Castillo was fired Tuesday ...
Vilma, NFLPA take bounty matter back to court
If the Saints decide Jonathan Vilma is ready, the embattled linebacker will take the field in Tampa Bay on Sunday for the first time this season.
NHL labor talks to resume Tuesday in Toronto
The NHL and its locked-out players will resume negotiations Tuesday in Toronto after a four-day break following two days of meetings last week.
Rodgers throws 6 TDs in Packers' rout of Houston
Aaron Rodgers ran into the end zone, spiked the ball and performed the "championship belt" gesture that's become his trademark. A holding call wiped ...
Giants make 'statement' in routing 49ers 26-3
The New York Giants issued a statement of their own to 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh on Sunday. Maybe the rest of the NFL, too. While questions still ...
NHL, union might resume negotiations on Tuesday
Labor negotiations between the NHL and the locked-out players' association may resume Tuesday after a four-day break. The location and the agenda have ...
Giants OF Cabrera reinstated after 50-game ban
San Francisco outfielder Melky Cabrera has been reinstated by Major League Baseball after serving a 50-game suspension for a positive testosterone ...
4 players file bounty appeals to NFL
All four players punished in the NFL's bounty investigation have filed appeals with the league. People familiar with the situation say the players ...
All quiet on hockey front 4 weeks into lockout
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman still hasn't spoken to players' union chief Donald Fehr since a brief meeting Wednesday, but negotiators on both sides ...
NHL, union talk again _ but not about money
Manny Malhotra is spending his days in the boardroom instead of on the ice in North America or Europe. The Vancouver Canucks forward is craving the ...
Before Werth's walkoff, a rousing speech for Nats
Hours before Jayson Werth's game-ending homer on a 13-pitch at-bat extended the Washington Nationals' surprising season, before a bullpen trio got ...
Werth's homer for Nats forces Game 5 against Cards
Joyous, bouncing teammates waiting to greet him at home, the red-clad crowd raucous as can be, Jayson Werth yanked off his red batting helmet with two ...
Ibanez 9th-inning HR leaves Yanks, O's tied 2-all
Raul Ibanez homered as a pinch hitter for Alex Rodriguez in the ninth inning, and the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles were tied 2-all going to ...
Browns LB Fujita criticizes Commissioner Goodell
With as much purpose as any tackle he's ever made, Scott Fujita delivered a shot to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Angered by Goodell's handling of ...
Former NBA All-Star McGrady joins Chinese team
Seven-time NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady says he is headed for China to play for the Qingdao DoubleStar Eagles in the Chinese Basketball Association.
Commissioner Goodell re-issues bounty discipline
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell upheld the suspensions of Jonathan Vilma and Will Smith on Tuesday for their role in the New Orleans Saints bounty ...
A-Rod's struggles at plate hurting Yankees in ALDS
For all of his home runs, All-Star accolades and huge salaries, Alex Rodriguez finds himself in a most familiar spot this season. A-Rod is an October ...
Texans LB Cushing out for season with torn ACL
Linebacker Brian Cushing is out for the season with a torn left knee ligament, leaving the unbeaten Houston Texans without their top tackler and one ...
Giants S Will Hill suspended for banned substance
The NFL has suspended New York Giants rookie safety Will Hill for using Adderall, the same prescription drug that teammate Tyler Sash used. The Giants ...
Brees sets record, Saints upend Chargers 31-24
Drew Brees threw a long touchdown pass to take ownership of another prestigious NFL passing record, hit three more scoring passes in an emotional ...
Brees sets mark, Saints beat Chargers 31-24
Drew Brees got suspended coach Sean Payton in the building, broke a prestigious NFL passing record and led New Orleans to a desperately needed first ...
Rockies manager Jim Tracy resigns after 98 losses
Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy resigned Sunday, stepping down after the team set a franchise record for losses. The Rockies said a search for ...