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02/08/2012, Memphis accepts invitation to join Big East »»
At long last, Memphis is part of the Big East.
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02/08/2012, Bird likes Kobe as teammate over LeBron »»
Boston Celtics great Larry Bird saw the Los Angeles Lakers as the enemy during his playing days, but there's one current Laker he'd like on his side if he were playing today -- Kobe Bryant.
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02/08/2012, Source: C-USA board to discuss MWC merger »»
Conference USA's board of directors will meet later this week to discuss the possibility of a full-scale merger with the Mountain West Conference, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
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02/08/2012, Perkins rips LeBron for tweets on Griffin dunk »»
Kendrick Perkins can live with being dunked on as part of the game. He can even handle being tweeted about being dunked on. But LeBron James' Twitter reaction to Blake Griffin's dunk over Perkins didn't sit well with the Thunder center.
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02/08/2012, Jets keep Holmes, to pay $15.25M guaranteed »»
From the moment the season ended, the New York Jets said divisive wide receiver Santonio Holmes wasn't going anywhere. Now it's official.
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02/08/2012, Giants' Jacobs says Gisele needs to shut up »»
Tom Brady's teammates might not blast Gisele Bundchen for her comments about New England Patriots receivers, but New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs has no problem doing it.
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02/08/2012, Rangers hire assistant to help support Hamilton »»
The Rangers announced Tuesday night that Shayne Kelley has been named a major league staff assistant and part of his duties will be to support Josh Hamilton.


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02/08/2012, What are the components that make a great college basketball rivalry? »»
Rivalry Week brings out the best in college basketball. ESPN.com tackles the qualities and characteristics that make those partnerships special.
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02/08/2012, Kershaw agrees to two-year deal with Dodgers »»
Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers agreed to a two-year deal Tuesday.
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02/08/2012, Suh ranked fourth on Forbes' most-disliked list »»
Lions defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh has seen his reputation with the public turn faster than he can cast aside opposing blockers, according to a poll published in Forbes magazine.
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02/08/2012, Giants, fans celebrate title with NYC parade »»
After winning Super Bowl XLVI, the New York Giants and throngs of fans were treated to their second ticker-tape parade in five years along the Canyon of Heroes in lower Manhattan on Tuesday morning. As many as 1 million people were expected to attend.
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02/08/2012, Big Ten ADs considering 4-team playoff format »»
The Big Ten, which helped squash the notion of a four-team playoff to crown a national champion in college football several years ago, is taking another look.
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02/08/2012, Pierce moves past Bird as Celtics' No. 2 scorer »»
Paul Pierce passed Larry Bird as the second-leading scorer in Celtics history in Tuesday's game against the Bobcats.
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02/08/2012, Clips' Billups out for season with torn Achilles »»
Clippers guard Chauncey Billups suffered a torn left Achilles tendon Monday night and will miss the remainder of the season, the team announced Tuesday.


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02/08/2012, Thunder get by Warriors despite Ellis' 48 points »»
Kevin Durant hit a go-ahead bank shot with 14.2 seconds remaining, and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder overcame career performances by Monta Ellis and David Lee to beat the Golden State Warriors 119-116 on Tuesday night.
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02/07/2012, Tiger happy headed into Pebble Pro-Am event »»
Preparing for his first PGA Tour event of the 2012 season, Tiger Woods said Tuesday that a poor final round in Abu Dhabi two weeks ago when he had a chance to win has not deterred him and that he is pleased with the state of his game.
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NFL Headlines
02/08/2012, NBC says 2.1M watched Super Bowl online »»
The first live stream of the Super Bowl drew 2.1 million unique viewers, NBC said Thursday.
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02/08/2012, Titans try to cool Manning fever in Nashville »»
The Titans new general manager says the team is in good hands with the quarterbacks they have.
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02/08/2012, Jets keep Holmes, to pay $15.25M guaranteed »»
From the moment the season ended, the New York Jets said divisive wide receiver Santonio Holmes wasn't going anywhere. Now it's official.
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02/08/2012, Giants' Jacobs says Gisele needs to shut up »»
Tom Brady's teammates might not blast Gisele Bundchen for her comments about New England Patriots receivers, but New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs has no problem doing it.
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02/08/2012, Suh ranked fourth on Forbes' most-disliked list »»
Lions defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh has seen his reputation with the public turn faster than he can cast aside opposing blockers, according to a poll published in Forbes magazine.
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02/08/2012, Ricky Williams retiring from NFL after 11 years »»
Baltimore Ravens running back Ricky Williams plans to retire, he announced Tuesday.
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02/08/2012, Underwood rejoins Pats after Super Bowl cut »»
Wide receiver Tiquan Underwood, who was cut by the Patriots the night before Super Bowl XLVI, was re-signed by the team on Tuesday, the Patriots announced.


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02/08/2012, Giants, fans celebrate title with NYC parade »»
After winning Super Bowl XLVI, the New York Giants and throngs of fans were treated to their second ticker-tape parade in five years along the Canyon of Heroes in lower Manhattan on Tuesday morning. As many as 1 million people were expected to attend.
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02/07/2012, Giants' Ballard suffered torn ACL in Super Bowl »»
The Giants announced that tight end Jake Ballard tore his left ACL during the second half of the Super Bowl. Ballard underwent an MRI that revealed the results.
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02/07/2012, Chiefs OC Daboll promises offense will 'attack' »»
Kansas City's fifth offensive coordinator in four years is hoping to lend some much-needed permanence to his new team.
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02/07/2012, Bills re-sign Lindell; Metzelaars back as coach »»
Kicker Rian Lindell avoided free agency by re-signing with the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday. And there's another familiar face returning to the fold, after the Bills hired Pete Metzelaars, the most productive tight end in team history, as an assistant coach.
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02/07/2012, Goodell thanks fans, promises improvements »»
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is thanking fans for their support in a postseason letter and promises the league will pursue ways to enhance the game on and off the field.
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02/07/2012, Steelers name Haley new offensive coordinator »»
The Pittsburgh Steelers hired former Chiefs coach Todd Haley as their new offensive coordinator, the team announced Tuesday.
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02/07/2012, Bates reunites with Cutler as Bears' QB coach »»
The Chicago Bears have hired Jeremy Bates to become their quarterbacks coach.
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02/07/2012, Broncos' Moreno faces drunken-driving charge »»
Denver prosecutors say Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno has been charged with drunken driving and careless driving after getting pulled over in south Denver.
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NBA Headlines
02/08/2012, Bird likes Kobe as teammate over LeBron »»
Boston Celtics great Larry Bird saw the Los Angeles Lakers as the enemy during his playing days, but there's one current Laker he'd like on his side if he were playing today -- Kobe Bryant.
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02/08/2012, Bulls' Rose (back spasms) expects to face N.O. »»
Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose will be a game-time decision to face the New Orleans Hornets, two days after he had to leave a game with back spasms.
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02/08/2012, Perkins rips LeBron for tweets on Griffin dunk »»
Kendrick Perkins can live with being dunked on as part of the game. He can even handle being tweeted about being dunked on. But LeBron James' Twitter reaction to Blake Griffin's dunk over Perkins didn't sit well with the Thunder center.
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02/08/2012, Kobe: Shaq LA days great but couldn't last »»
Kobe Bryant said Tuesday that he has fond memories of playing with Shaquille O'Neal but it couldn't last.
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02/08/2012, Pierce moves past Bird as Celtics' No. 2 scorer »»
Paul Pierce passed Larry Bird as the second-leading scorer in Celtics history in Tuesday's game against the Bobcats.
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02/08/2012, Clips' Billups out for season with torn Achilles »»
Clippers guard Chauncey Billups suffered a torn left Achilles tendon Monday night and will miss the remainder of the season, the team announced Tuesday.


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02/08/2012, Daily Dime: Around the Association »»
Our crew breaks down every game on Tuesday's NBA slate.
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02/08/2012, Thunder get by Warriors despite Ellis' 48 points »»
Kevin Durant hit a go-ahead bank shot with 14.2 seconds remaining, and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder overcame career performances by Monta Ellis and David Lee to beat the Golden State Warriors 119-116 on Tuesday night.
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02/08/2012, Heat start long road trip with win against Cavs »»
Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, LeBron James added 24 against his former team and the Miami Heat tuned up for a long road trip by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-91 on Tuesday night.
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02/08/2012, Pekovic, Beasley lead Love-less Wolves to win »»
Nikola Pekovic had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Michael Beasley added 17 points and 14 boards to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to an 86-84 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night in their first game without the suspended Kevin Love.
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02/07/2012, Nash leads Suns past Bucks with 5 seconds left »»
Steve Nash hit a driving layup with 5 seconds left, giving the Phoenix Suns a 107-105 victory over Milwaukee Bucks 107-105 on Tuesday night.
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02/07/2012, Melo sidelined 1-2 weeks; Amare needs time »»
Carmelo Anthony will be out 1-2 weeks with a groin strain, the team announced.
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02/07/2012, NBA says goaltending call vs. Blazers incorrect »»
The NBA said a goaltending call in the final seconds of regulation in the Portland Trail Blazers' overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night was incorrect.
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02/07/2012, Nuggets' Gallinari out month with severe sprain »»
It was hard for Danilo Gallinari to actually have pep in his step Tuesday.
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02/07/2012, Barkley, Shaq to pick 'Rising Stars' game sides »»
The NBA has decided to try a new format for its All-Star Weekend game featuring the league's top young talent.
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MLB Headlines
02/08/2012, Baseball Hall to begin drug education program »»
The Baseball Hall of Fame is starting a drug education program for students and young adults -- in the same year Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa will appear on the ballot for the first time after careers tainted by steroid accusations.
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02/08/2012, Cuban OF Cespedes hopes to play for Marlins »»
Marlins president David Samson confirmed Tuesday night that his team would meet with Cuban free agent Yoenis Cespedes on Wednesday in Miami and told ESPN.com the club could make Cespedes an offer by the end of the day.
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02/08/2012, Rangers hire assistant to help support Hamilton »»
The Rangers announced Tuesday night that Shayne Kelley has been named a major league staff assistant and part of his duties will be to support Josh Hamilton.


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02/08/2012, Kershaw agrees to two-year deal with Dodgers »»
Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers agreed to a two-year deal Tuesday.
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02/08/2012, Source: Andrus, Rangers agree to 3-year deal »»
The Rangers have avoided arbitration with Elvis Andrus, agreeing to a three-year deal with the shorstop, according to a source.
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02/08/2012, A's agree to extend Beane through '19 season »»
Billy Beane is planning to stay in the Bay Area for the long haul.
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02/08/2012, Law: Ranking the farm systems »»
Thanks to some shrewd trades over the past year, San Diego's system is stacked
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02/08/2012, Lawsuit: Brett made false claims in advertising »»
Lawyers are seeking class-action status for a lawsuit that claims Hall of Fame slugger George Brett has been falsely advertising necklaces and bracelets as being able to help improve health and sports performance.
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02/07/2012, Tigers GM expects Fielder will stay productive »»
Dave Dombrowski is showing no sign of buyer's remorse.
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02/07/2012, Ex-major league OF Clyburn Jr. shot, killed »»
Police say former major league outfielder Danny Clyburn Jr. has been shot and killed in his South Carolina hometown.
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02/07/2012, Bonifacio, Marlins complete arbitration hearing »»
Shortstop Emilio Bonifacio has completed his salary arbitration hearing against the Miami Marlins, trying to become the second player to defeat the club within a week.
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02/07/2012, Twins hope charities benefit from Kim-Kris split »»
The Minnesota Twins are cutting ties with the Kardashians, too.
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02/07/2012, Source: Yanks look at Damon, Matsui, Ibanez »»
The New York Yankees are considering adding a left-handed bat, and one of the three most prominent remaining free agents -- Raul Ibanez, Johnny Damon or Hideki Matsui -- could be on the team within a week, according to a major league source.
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02/06/2012, Escogido Leones falls, still wins Caribbean title »»
The Escogido Leones were soundly defeated Monday by Venezuela's Aragua Tigres, 7-0, but still clinched the Caribbean Series title.
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02/06/2012, Pitchers Kuo, Camp added to Mariners' roster »»
The Seattle Mariners have signed former Dodgers left-hander Hong-Chih Kuo to a one-year deal.
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02/06/2012, Orioles trade Guthrie to Rockies for 2 pitchers »»
The Orioles traded right-handed starter Jeremy Guthrie to the Colorado Rockies for right-handers Matt Lindstrom and Jason Hammel.
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NHL Headlines
02/08/2012, Michigan board OKs stadium for Winter Classic »»
In the special meeting Wednesday of the University of Michigan Board of Regents, the group approved the license of Michigan Stadium for the 2013 NHL Winter Classic.
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02/08/2012, Avs end 5-game losing skid, batter Blackhawks »»
Avalanche 5, Blackhawks 2
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02/08/2012, Vrbata, Smith key as Coyotes roll past Stars »»
Radim Vrbata scored his 25th goal, former Dallas backup Mike Smith made 28 saves and the Coyotes improved their playoff positioning with a 4-1 victory over the Stars on Tuesday night.


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02/07/2012, Little's tally helps Jets cool off Maple Leafs »»
Bryan Little scored the go-ahead in the second period and the Winnipeg Jets earned a 2-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
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02/07/2012, Capitals pounce on Panthers, gain division lead »»
Mathieu Perreault scored with 13 seconds elapsed, Alex Ovechkin had two goals and the Washington Capitals beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 Tuesday night to take over first place in the Southeast Division.
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02/07/2012, Nabokov stops 45 as Isles clip Flyers in SO »»
Evgeni Nabokov made 45 saves and Frans Nielsen and John Tavares scored on Ilya Bryzgalov in a shootout, helping the New York Islanders beat the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0 on Tuesday night.
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02/07/2012, Canucks top Preds in SO to win 5th in 6 games »»
Alex Edler scored in the sixth round of a shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 Tuesday night for their fifth win in six games.
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02/07/2012, Clifford, Penner push Kings past Lightning »»
Kyle Clifford and Dustin Penner had second-period goals to lead the Kings past the Lightning 3-1 on Tuesday night.


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02/07/2012, Brodeur, streaking Devils shut out Rangers »»
Martin Brodeur stopped 30 shots for his first shutout of the season and the record 117th of his NHL career, and the Devils beat the Eastern Conference-leading Rangers 1-0 on Tuesday night for their fifth consecutive win.


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02/07/2012, Perron, Blues hand Senators 7th straight loss »»
David Perron scored twice and Brian Elliott made 28 saves in his regular-season return to Ottawa and the St. Louis Blues handed the Senators their seventh straight loss, 3-1 Tuesday night.
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02/07/2012, Nielsen agrees to 4-year extension with Isles »»
Danish center Frans Nielsen has agreed to a four-year extension with the Islanders.
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02/07/2012, Ex-Sharks captain Nolan announces retirement »»
Owen Nolan, who hasn't played in the NHL since the 2009-10 season, announced his retirement Tuesday at the San Jose Sharks' home rink.
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02/07/2012, Sabres coach Ruff day to day with broken ribs »»
The pain from three broken ribs was too much to allow Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff to attend practice Tuesday. It wasn't enough to prevent Ruff from cracking a few jokes.
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02/07/2012, Game of the Week: New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers »»
It's the New Jersey Devils against the New York Rangers in ESPN.com's Game of the Week.
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02/07/2012, Oilers' Nugent-Hopkins out with shoulder sprain »»
The Edmonton Oilers announced Tuesday that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is out 7-10 days with a sprained shoulder.


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02/06/2012, Crosby practices, says he's no closer to return »»
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby practiced Monday but said he is no closer to returning from a concussion and neck injury that have sidelined him for most of the season.
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Golf Headlines
02/08/2012, Tiger on Pebble partner Romo: 'Hell of a golfer' »»
Tiger Woods is impressed with Tony Romo's golf game, as the two are paired in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, which begins Thursday.
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02/08/2012, Wojciechowski: A healthy Tiger Woods trending upward »»
Tiger Woods opens his 2012 PGA Tour season at Pebble Beach in a much better place -- physically and mentally -- than he's been in quite some time, writes ESPN.com's Gene Wojciechowski.
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02/07/2012, Tiger happy headed into Pebble Pro-Am event »»
Preparing for his first PGA Tour event of the 2012 season, Tiger Woods said Tuesday that a poor final round in Abu Dhabi two weeks ago when he had a chance to win has not deterred him and that he is pleased with the state of his game.
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02/07/2012, Chopra 'so pumped' after pair of holes-in-one »»
Word spread quickly at Pebble Beach on Tuesday, prompting pats on the back and good-natured barbs. Daniel Chopra even had Tiger Woods wondering when the free drinks were forthcoming -- protocol when a player makes a hole in one.
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02/07/2012, Harig: The winning learning curve can be painful »»
Most players are well versed in the struggles of earning that first PGA Tour win. Just ask Tiger Woods, and more recently, Kyle Stanley. Spencer Levin gets another bite at the apple this week at Pebble Beach, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
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02/06/2012, Stabbing in golf fight could cost man use of leg »»
A man who was stabbed during a fight on a Texas golf club could lose the use of his leg as a result, The Star-Telegram of Fort Worth reported.
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02/05/2012, Stanley erases 8-stroke deficit, wins in Phoenix »»
Kyle Stanley knew exactly how Spencer Levin felt.
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02/05/2012, Lawrie seals victory at Qatar Open with 65 »»
Former British Open champion Paul Lawrie chipped in for an eagle and a birdie on his way to winning the wind-shortened Qatar Open on Sunday, shooting a 7-under 65 to hold off Jason Day and Peter Hanson.
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02/05/2012, Boeljon wins Aussie Ladies Masters by 1 stroke »»
Christel Boeljon birdied the final hole to win the Australian Ladies Masters by one stroke Sunday.
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02/02/2012, Mickelson files suit to find source of defamation »»
Phil Mickelson filed a lawsuit against an Internet service provider in Canada to learn the identity of a person who has been posting "vexatious statements" that the four-time major champion says is a deliberate attack on his reputation.
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01/31/2012, Report: Lefty to help potential Torrey redesign »»
According to a report in the San Diego Union-Tribune, Phil Mickelson might help redesign Torrey Pines' North Course, co-host venue of the Farmers Insurance Open, for free.
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01/30/2012, Mickelson, Tiger back-to-back in world's top 20 »»
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are again back-to-back in the world golf ranking. But there's still plenty of contenders ahead of them.
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01/29/2012, Lydia Ko, 14, is youngest to ever win golf event »»
Fourteen-year-old New Zealand amateur Lydia Ko has become the youngest winner of a professional golf tour event, taking the women's New South Wales Open by four strokes Sunday.
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01/26/2012, Tebow won't be playing in Pebble Beach event »»
A tournament official confirmed to ESPN.com on Wednesday that Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow will not be playing in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, scheduled for Feb. 9-12.
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01/24/2012, Tiger swayed by fee in starting year overseas »»
Tiger Woods acknowledged Tuesday that being paid an appearance fee played a significant role in deciding to open his 2012 season in the Middle East instead of California, where he had traditionally started his golf year.
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Poker Headlines
02/01/2012, Serie A: Milan sunk at Lazio, Inter draw 4-4 »»
Wednesday night's Serie A clash between Atalanta and Genoa is the latest match to be postponed due to heavy snowfall.
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02/01/2012, 2012 World Series of Poker schedule - 61 events including the new re-entry, mix-max and four-handed events »»
The 2012 WSOP schedule features 61 events from May 27 to July 16 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
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01/31/2012, The Nuts - January 2012 Poker Player Rankings - ESPN.com ranks the top 10 poker players - Poker Power Rankings »»
The Nuts is a monthly feature that takes a look at the best poker players in the world. This feature aims to produce a list of the best players at the...
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01/29/2012, Phil Ivey wins 250,000 buy-in event at the 2012 Aussie Millions »»
For most players, finishing 12th for 100,000 AU$ in an event in which first place is 1.6 million AU$ could be a little frustrating. By going so deep y...
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01/27/2012, WeAreSC links: USC target chooses ASU »»
Erik McKinney : Scottsdale, Ariz., athlete D.J. Foster picks Arizona State over USC and California. Recruiting : With savvier recruits and coaches ...
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01/26/2012, Recruiting is a poker game for recruits, coaches »»
With savvier recruits and coaches with wayward eyes, recruiting has turned into quite the poker game.
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01/26/2012, Phil Ivey returned to the poker tournament scene with a deep run at the 2012 Aussie Millions »»
For the last six months or so, the only time Phil Ivey's name has been spoken around the poker tournament scene was usually part of a simple question:...
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01/20/2012, 2012 NFL playoffs -- Tom Coughlin cool, confident in face of storm »»
Tom Coughlin looks and sounds like someone who's going all the way.
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01/19/2012, The Poker Edge: 1/19 »»
Andrew Feldman talks to Daniel Negreanu about his upcoming trip to the Aussie Millions, his life since "Black Friday" and why he's feeling younger the...
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01/17/2012, U.S. citizen charged in online poker crackdown pleads guilty »»
A U.S. citizen credited with helping online poker companies move billions of dollars in illegal gambling proceeds overseas from U.S. customers has pleaded guilty in New York to conspiracy charges.
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01/17/2012, John Dibella, Leonid Bilokur and Jonathan Duhamel found great success at the 2012 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure »»
A field of 1,072 gathered in the Bahamas to compete for their share of the one of the largest prize pools of the year. The majority of the field consi...
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01/16/2012, If you see Brian Cashman in a casino . . . »»
. . . don't play poker with him, because I guarantee you will never know what he's holding. The most remarkable aspect about the Friday the 13th Massa...
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01/13/2012, The Poker Edge: 1/13 »»
Andrew Feldman is joined by Gavin Smith to discuss how much life has changed for professional poker players since "Black Friday". Plus, an update on ...
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01/13/2012, Freddy Deeb wins 2011 WSOP Circuit main event stop at the Bicycle Casino »»
For the past 26 years, Freddy Deeb has left his mark on the tournament poker world. He won his second WSOP bracelet at the $50,000 HORSE event, he ear...
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02/08/2012, Milito's poker »»
Milito, Milito, Milito, Milito. If good sense had prevailed we'd never have seen the Prince's epic performance in the 4-4 draw against Palermo. The Ar...
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Autos Headlines
02/07/2012, McGee: Mad scramble to halfway bonus »»
Racing for bonus money is practically as old as racing itself. So what has fans so riled up about the halfway bonus in the Daytona 500? Well, 200 large gets people talking.
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02/07/2012, NASCAR to implement minor tweaks for 2012 »»
NASCAR officials say they aren't planning any radical changes for the 2012 season after one of its most exciting seasons ever.
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02/07/2012, Danica will have starting spot in Daytona 500 »»
Stewart Haas Racing has finalized an alliance with Tommy Baldwin Racing that guarantees Danica Patrick a starting spot in the Sprint Cup opener and keeps her No. 10 car on the track for the entire Cup schedule.
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02/07/2012, Newton: The Danica Factor »»
Danica Patrick is a full-time NASCAR driver, but let's face it: We all know her day job isn't why she is one of the most sought-after celebrities come Super Bowl time.
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02/04/2012, Racing legend Foyt (infection) out of hospital »»
A.J. Foyt has been released from a hospital in Houston, where he was being treated for complications from knee surgery.
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02/03/2012, Casino over Turn 2 opens at Kansas Speedway »»
The ownership of Kansas Speedway is gambling on a new casino overlooking Turn 2 to generate interest, drive ticket sales and increase revenue during a sluggish time for motorsports.
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01/27/2012, Four-time Indy 500 winner Foyt hospitalized »»
A.J. Foyt has been hospitalized in Houston for complications from knee surgery and will skip the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
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01/26/2012, Ward Burton to enter Trucks race at Daytona »»
Former Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton is getting back behind the wheel in NASCAR. He's bringing his son along, too.
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01/26/2012, RPM creates Nationwide team for driver Annett »»
Richard Petty Motorsports has formed a Nationwide Series team for Michael Annett. His car will be sponsored by Pilot Flying J and will run for the Nationwide championship.
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01/26/2012, Pocono founder, chairman Mattioli dies at 86 »»
NASCAR officials say that Pocono Raceway founder and chairman Dr. Joseph Mattioli has died. He was at 86.
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01/26/2012, Sources: Keselowski extension is for two years »»
Brad Keselowski's extension with Penske Racing is for two years, with an organization option for a third year in 2015, team officials confirmed Thursday.
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01/26/2012, Wal-Mart to sponsor Elliott for race on July 7 »»
Former Cup champion Bill Elliott will drive a special Wal-Mart-sponsored Chevrolet in a one-race deal for the Coke Zero 400 Sprint Cup event on July 7 at Daytona, Wal-Mart officials announced Thursday.
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01/25/2012, Childress to enter No. 33 in first 5 races of 2012 »»
Richard Childress Racing will enter the No. 33 Chevrolet in the first five Sprint Cup races of the season, starting with Elliott Sadler driving the car in the Daytona 500.
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01/25/2012, No secrets: NASCAR will make all fines public »»
NASCAR will no longer fine its teams and drivers without making the fines public, the governing body announced Wednesday.
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01/25/2012, Kentucky Speedway smooths over traffic woes »»
The chairman of Speedway Motorsports Inc. says he's spent more than $10 million over the last six months on major improvements to alleviate the enormous traffic problems most fans experienced at the inaugural Sprint Cup race last July.
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01/24/2012, Bayne discloses Lyme disease sidelined him »»
Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne says there are no aftereffects from Lyme disease, which sidelined him for two months last season.
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01/23/2012, Patrick to race Coca-Cola 600, skip Indy 500 »»
Danica Patrick has added the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway to her 2012 Sprint Cup schedule, eliminating any possibility she will run in the Indianapolis 500.
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Tennis Headlines
02/08/2012, Spanish tennis to sue French TV for logo use »»
The Spanish tennis federation said it plans to sue a French TV channel for using its logo in a video that poked fun at Rafael Nadal.
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02/08/2012, Mattek-Sands advances in Open GDF Suez »»
American qualifier Bethanie Mattek-Sands finished off Kristina Barrois of Germany with her 10th ace Wednesday to clinch a 7-6 (3), 6-2 win and reach the second round of the Open GDF Suez.
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02/08/2012, Sanchez Vicario: $60M in career winnings gone »»
Former tennis star Arantxa Sanchez Vicario said in a book published Tuesday that her parents lost an estimated $60 million in career earnings through mismanagement.
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02/08/2012, Zvonareva cruises into Pattaya Open quarters »»
Vera Zvonareva of Russia cruised into the quarterfinals of the Pattaya Open on Wednesday with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Akgul Amanmuradova of Uzbekistan.
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02/08/2012, Sock rallies to advance in Challenger of Dallas »»
American teenager Jack Sock showed some grit Tuesday to rally past 2007 tournament champion Robert Kendrick in the first round of the $100,000 yp Challenger of Dallas.
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02/07/2012, Tandon: Double ranking period could be trouble »»
Rafael Nadal wants the rankings system switched from one year to two. Although it would certainly benefit him, not everyone would reap the benefits of this overhaul.
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02/07/2012, Australia adds Hewitt for Davis Cup vs. China »»
Former U.S. Open and Wimbledon champion Lleyton Hewitt has been selected to play Davis Cup singles and doubles against China this weekend, equaling an Australian record by making his 32nd appearance in the international competition.
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02/06/2012, Djokovic, Barcelona win at Laureus awards »»
Novak Djokovic won the top individual honor at the 2012 Laureus Sports Awards on Monday, and Barcelona captured the team prize.
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02/06/2012, Sharapova making London Games a priority »»
Maria Sharapova is making the London Olympics one of her top priorities this year after missing the Beijing Games with an injury.
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02/06/2012, Lisicki, Kanepi withdraw from Open GDF Suez »»
Sabine Lisicki of Germany and Kaia Kanepi of Estonia withdrew Monday from the Open GDF Suez.
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02/05/2012, Monaco bests Berlocq to win Vina del Mar title »»
Juan Monaco beat Carlos Berlocq 6-3, 6-7 (1), 6-1 in an all-Argentina final at the Vina del Mar VTR Open on Sunday for his fourth ATP title.
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02/05/2012, Venus returns as U.S. reaches Fed Cup playoff »»
After hitting her first competitive serve in five months just long, Venus Williams relaxed, recoiled and fired off another that was too much for Anastasiya Yakimova.
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02/05/2012, Russia knocks off Spain to advance in Fed Cup »»
Russia advanced to the Fed Cup World Group semifinals with a 3-2 win over Spain on Sunday in their first-round series.
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02/05/2012, Youzhny eases past Lacko in finale of Zagreb »»
Mikhail Youzhny beat Lukas Lacko 6-2, 6-3 on Sunday to win the Zagreb Indoors in his 18th career final.
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02/05/2012, Berdych captures Open Sud with 3-set triumph »»
Tomas Berdych won his seventh career title Sunday, beating defending champion Gael Monfils 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in the Open Sud de France final.
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02/02/2012, Nadal: Tax payments up to date amid report »»
Rafael Nadal says his fiscal requirements are up to date after a Spanish website reported the Australian Open finalist had set up several companies to trim his tax bill.
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Boxing Headlines
02/08/2012, With Ennis out, Hernandez set to fight Andrade »»
Junior middleweight prospect Demetrius Andrade is now on his third opponent in three days. He will face Angel Hernandez on this week's edition of "Friday Night Fights" (ESPN2/ESPN3.com, 9 ET), after some last-minute scrambling.
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02/07/2012, Ortiz-Berto II may be rescheduled for June 30 »»
Bout between former welterweight titleholders Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto likely to be rescheduled for June 30.
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02/06/2012, Pacquiao agrees to terms for fight with Bradley »»
Manny Pacquiao has agreed to terms to defend his welterweight title against junior welterweight titlist Timothy Bradley Jr. on June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Michael Koncz, Pacquiao's adviser, told ESPN.com on Monday.
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02/05/2012, Donaire downs Vazquez to claim another belt »»
Nonito Donaire fought through a bloody hand injury and was forced to grind in his first bout at junior featherweight, but he ultimately outclassed Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. to score a championship in yet another division Saturday in San Antonio.
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02/05/2012, Chavez Jr. retains middleweight belt vs. Rubio »»
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. retained the WBC middleweight title Saturday night, earning a unanimous decision over fellow Mexican Marco Antonio Rubio.
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02/04/2012, Chavez Jr. arrested Jan. 22 for drunk driving »»
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02/04/2012, Hernandez tops Cunningham to defend IBF title »»
Yoan Pablo Hernandez of Cuba successfully defended his IBF cruiserweight title with a unanimous decision against Steve Cunningham in their rematch on Saturday.
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02/03/2012, Veteran title-bout referee Kelly dies at age 63 »»
Wayne Kelly, a boxing referee who officiated several notable bouts, has died. He was 63.
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02/02/2012, Ali's acclaimed trainer Angelo Dundee, 90, dies »»
Angelo Dundee, trainer of Muhammad Ali, has died.
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02/02/2012, Ali's acclaimed trainer Angelo Dundee, 90, dies »»
Angelo Dundee, trainer of Muhammad Ali, has died.
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02/02/2012, Mayweather granted license to fight Cotto »»
The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday voted 5-0 to grant Floyd Mayweather Jr. a one-fight license to face Miguel Cotto on May 5 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
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02/02/2012, Mayweather granted license to fight Cotto »»
The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday voted 5-0 to grant Floyd Mayweather Jr. a one-fight license to face Miguel Cotto on May 5 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
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02/01/2012, Stevenson: Reports of near-death exaggerated »»
Three-time Olympic heavyweight boxing champion Teofilo Stevenson says he's recovering well after spending two weeks in hospital for an arterial clot.
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01/30/2012, Ward named top 2011 fighter by boxing writers »»
Andre Ward, who unified two super middleweight titles and won the grueling Super Six World Boxing Classic, was voted 2011 fighter of the year by the Boxing Writers Association of America in balloting results announced Monday.
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01/30/2012, Tyson to be inducted into WWE's Hall of Fame »»
World Wrestling Entertainment on Monday announced that Mike Tyson will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in ceremonies that will take place at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Fla., on March 31 -- the night before WrestleMania XXVIII.
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01/29/2012, Fullmer, former middleweight boxer, dies at 72 »»
Don Fullmer, a former middleweight boxer who fought nine world champions and came within a fight of a world title himself, has died in Utah at the age of 72.
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01/26/2012, Arreola returns Feb. 18 vs. Molina in undercard »»
Heavyweight contender Cristobal Arreola will meet Eric Molina on Feb. 18 at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, in one of the featured bouts on the Paul Williams-Nobuhiro Ishida undercard.
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Soccer Headlines
02/08/2012, De Bruyne confirms FC Twente interest »»
New Chelsea signing Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed that FC Twente have expressed an interest in signing him on loan for the 2012-13 season.
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02/08/2012, Ravel Morrison comment investigated by FA »»
West Ham United have confirmed the Football Association is investigating a comment made by Ravel Morrison on Twitter.
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02/08/2012, Sven's Leeds approach snubbed by Ken Bates »»
Ken Bates has delivered a snub to Sven Goran Eriksson, with the Leeds chairman revealing an application for the manager's job from the former England boss has been given short shrift.
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02/08/2012, Callejon expects Jose Mourinho stay at Real »»
Real Madrid midfielder Jose Callejon does not believe coach Jose Mourinho will leave the club at the end of the season.
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02/08/2012, Senegal sack Traore after ANC humiliation »»
Amara Traore has been relieved of his duties as Senegal coach after the country's spectacular failure at the 2012 African Nations Cup.
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02/08/2012, Mancini: United can win all 14 remaining games »»
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is of the opinion that it is pointless to start comparing his side's remaining fixtures with rivals United, because Sir Alex Ferguson's men are capable of winning every game from now until the end of the season.
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02/08/2012, De Gea eyeing greatness at United »»
David De Gea intends to remain at Manchester United for "many years" and is determined to be remembered as one of the club's top goalkeepers.
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02/08/2012, Arsenal's Carlos Vela open to Sociedad stay »»
Carlos Vela has indicated he would like to extend his loan spell at Primera Liga club Real Sociedad.
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02/08/2012, Patrice Evra rues Utd's injury 'voodoo' curse »»
Patrice Evra believes Manchester United have been cursed with injury problems this season, but has praised the side's character for battling on regardless.
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02/07/2012, Suarez expects hostile reception at Old Trafford »»
Luis Suarez is determined to put the race row with Manchester United's Patrice Evra behind him, but is expecting an unpleasant welcome when Liverpool travel to Old Trafford this weekend.
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College Basketball Headlines
02/08/2012, Memphis accepts invitation to join Big East »»
At long last, Memphis is part of the Big East.
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02/08/2012, Source: C-USA board to discuss MWC merger »»
Conference USA's board of directors will meet later this week to discuss the possibility of a full-scale merger with the Mountain West Conference, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
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02/08/2012, North Dakota to resume use of 'Fighting Sioux' »»
Robert Kelley, the University of North Dakota president says the school will resume using its Fighting Sioux nickname despite threats from the NCAA.
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02/08/2012, Calhoun vows return after battling back injury »»
Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun plans on getting through this latest health crisis with his back and returning to coaching, whenever he is physically able.
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02/08/2012, Evansville rallies to upset No. 15 Creighton »»
Colt Ryan's 17-footer with 3:08 to play broke a 56-56 tie, and Evansville pulled away for a 65-57 upset of Creighton (No. 15 ESPN/USA Today, No. 17 AP) on Tuesday night.
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02/08/2012, Buford powers No. 3 Buckeyes past Purdue »»
William Buford scored a career-high 29 points and capped his night with a pivotal dunk in the final minute to power No. 3 Ohio State past hot-shooting Purdue 87-84 on Tuesday night.
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02/08/2012, No. 1 Kentucky passes test from Florida easily »»
Freshman Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 13 points and 13 rebounds and top-ranked Kentucky easily passed its toughest Southeastern Conference test to date with a 78-58 victory over Florida (No. 7 ESPN/USA Today, No. 8 AP) on Tuesday night.
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02/07/2012, King: Blowing the whistle on shoddy officiating, Rivalry Week and more »»
King's Court blows the whistle on shoddy officiating before turning its attention to Rivalry Week.
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02/07/2012, Ex-Wisconsin official faces fondling accusations »»
University of Wisconsin campus police have opened an investigation into new misconduct allegations against a former top athletic official who resigned after he was accused of sexually assaulting a student at a Rose Bowl party.
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02/07/2012, Kentucky maintains firm hold on No. 1 ranking »»
Kentucky kept an iron grip Monday on the top spot in the ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll, receiving all 31 votes for the third straight week.
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02/07/2012, Alabama suspends forward Mitchell indefinitely »»
Alabama junior forward Tony Mitchell has been suspended indefinitely from the team, the school announced Monday.
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02/06/2012, Charleston's Cremins: Left due to exhaustion »»
Bobby Cremins knew he had nothing left to give his College of Charleston players when he walked away from the game last month.
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02/06/2012, Pac-12 extends Scott's contract through 2016 »»
The Pac-12 board of directors unanimously decided to extend the contract of commissioner Larry Scott through 2016, the conference said Monday morning.
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02/05/2012, Missouri pro athletes to aid tornado-torn Joplin »»
Flanked by representatives from Missouri pro sports teams prior to the Kansas-Missouri basketball game, Gov. Jay Nixon launched an effort to build 35 houses in tornado-devastated Joplin.
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02/04/2012, Arizona asst.: Kicking player wasn't intentional »»
Arizona assistant coach Joe Pasternack says he didn't deliberately make contact with California's Jorge Gutierrez after he fell into the Wildcats' bench during Thursday night's game.
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02/04/2012, UConn's Calhoun on medical leave indefinitely »»
University of Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun is taking an indefinite medical leave of absence, the school announced on Friday.
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College Football Headlines
02/08/2012, Memphis accepts invitation to join Big East »»
At long last, Memphis is part of the Big East.
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02/08/2012, Source: C-USA board to discuss MWC merger »»
Conference USA's board of directors will meet later this week to discuss the possibility of a full-scale merger with the Mountain West Conference, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
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02/08/2012, North Dakota to resume use of 'Fighting Sioux' »»
Robert Kelley, the University of North Dakota president says the school will resume using its Fighting Sioux nickname despite threats from the NCAA.
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02/08/2012, Big Ten ADs considering 4-team playoff format »»
The Big Ten, which helped squash the notion of a four-team playoff to crown a national champion in college football several years ago, is taking another look.
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02/08/2012, Low: Welcome to the show »»
It's another offseason of change in college football, but this season sees the first foray into expansion for the vaunted SEC.
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02/08/2012, Penn St.: Paterno campus services cost $29K »»
Penn State officials say it cost about $29,000 to hold the viewings and services on campus for the late football coach Joe Paterno.
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02/07/2012, AG pursues change to Sandusky bail conditions »»
Prosecutors asked Tuesday to have Jerry Sandusky kept indoors as part of his bail conditions, citing complaints that the former Penn State assistant football coach was seen outside and watching children in a schoolyard from the back porch of his home, whe
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02/07/2012, Source: Gilmore leaves USC for Raiders job »»
After just one season serving as the wide receivers coach for the USC Trojans, Ted Gilmore has been hired by the Oakland Raiders, according to a source close to the situation.
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02/07/2012, Hawkeyes promote P. Parker to DC in shakeup »»
Iowa has promoted defensive backs coach Phil Parker to defensive coordinator as part of a staff shakeup.
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02/07/2012, Wash. State's Mizell off team after fight charge »»
Washington State linebacker C.J. Mizell has been arrested in a weekend fight at a fraternity house party.
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02/07/2012, Stanford star LB Skov arrested, jailed for DUI »»
In a rarity for a prestigious academics university that prides itself on a higher standard, Stanford had a player get into trouble with the law.
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02/07/2012, Ex-Wisconsin official faces fondling accusations »»
University of Wisconsin campus police have opened an investigation into new misconduct allegations against a former top athletic official who resigned after he was accused of sexually assaulting a student at a Rose Bowl party.
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02/06/2012, O'Brien plans different routines for Penn State »»
White placards with a set of rules were affixed to the glass doors of the players' entrance at the Penn State football building about the time Bill O'Brien agreed to become the school's next football coach.
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02/06/2012, Raiders tab Stanford's Tarver as D-coordinator »»
The Oakland Raiders didn't look far to find a defensive coordinator.
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02/06/2012, Boise St. prez: 'Too late' to join Big East in '12 »»
Boise State president Bob Kustra says it is "too late" for the Broncos to join the Big East for the 2012 season.
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02/06/2012, Pac-12 extends Scott's contract through 2016 »»
The Pac-12 board of directors unanimously decided to extend the contract of commissioner Larry Scott through 2016, the conference said Monday morning.
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College Sports Headlines
02/08/2012, Memphis accepts invitation to join Big East »»
At long last, Memphis is part of the Big East.
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02/08/2012, Source: C-USA board to discuss MWC merger »»
Conference USA's board of directors will meet later this week to discuss the possibility of a full-scale merger with the Mountain West Conference, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
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02/08/2012, North Dakota to resume use of 'Fighting Sioux' »»
Robert Kelley, the University of North Dakota president says the school will resume using its Fighting Sioux nickname despite threats from the NCAA.
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02/08/2012, Michigan board OKs stadium for Winter Classic »»
In the special meeting Wednesday of the University of Michigan Board of Regents, the group approved the license of Michigan Stadium for the 2013 NHL Winter Classic.
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02/07/2012, BU beats Harvard to make 49th Beanpot final »»
Boston University beat Harvard, 3-1, on Monday to make its record 49th Beanpot final
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02/07/2012, Ex-Wisconsin official faces fondling accusations »»
University of Wisconsin campus police have opened an investigation into new misconduct allegations against a former top athletic official who resigned after he was accused of sexually assaulting a student at a Rose Bowl party.
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02/07/2012, BC overwhelms Northeastern in Beanpot semi »»
Boston College overwhelmed Northeastern, 7-1, in Monday's nightcap of the Beanpot.
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02/06/2012, Pac-12 extends Scott's contract through 2016 »»
The Pac-12 board of directors unanimously decided to extend the contract of commissioner Larry Scott through 2016, the conference said Monday morning.
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02/06/2012, INCH: Week 14 rankings »»
Inside College Hockey breaks down the best 20 teams in the land.
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02/03/2012, ACC sets scheduling plan for 14-team league »»
The Atlantic Coast Conference will play a nine-game schedule in football and every team will compete in the ACC basketball tournaments once Syracuse and Pittsburgh join the league.
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02/02/2012, Minnesota AD Maturi announces plan to retire »»
Joel Maturi's decade as University of Minnesota athletics director required a constant balance between running two-dozen teams with integrity and keeping the department solvent in the big business of major college sports.
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02/02/2012, Tressel taking non-athletics position with Akron »»
Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel is going back to school -- in a newly created position at the University of Akron.
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02/02/2012, Fortuna: Fighting Irish lay groundwork for future with ambitious plans »»
Notre Dame's ambitious plans, including a new stadium, television deal and plans to change conferences, have the Fighting Irish feeling positive about their future.
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02/02/2012, Alabama, artist in court over football paintings »»
Daniel Moore made a name for himself drawing iconic images of famous University of Alabama sporting events. But his work has also drawn the ire of school administrators, who claim his artistry violates the trademark rights they jealously work to protect.
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02/01/2012, NCAA puts Nebraska on probation, allows fine »»
The NCAA has put Nebraska on two years' probation and agreed to a self-imposed fine of $38,000 as part of an impermissible benefits case involving textbooks and school supplies.
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01/26/2012, Recruits wait for Schiano, who never arrives »»
Greg Schiano was supposed to be at Don Bosco Preparatory School promptly at 8 a.m. Thursday morning to recruit some key prospects. He never showed up, as he was finalizing a deal to coach the Tampa Bay Bucs, leaving recruits wondering.
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