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about 20 hours ago

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) -- The New York Knicks have decided not to pursue Allen Iverson.... Read Story.

Police: 17 arrests in soccer match-fixing probe

about 20 hours ago

FRANKFURT (AP) -- German prosecutors investigating match-fixing in soccer say 15 people in Germany and two in Switzerland have been arrested and about 200 games in Europe are under suspicion.... Read Story.

Pacquiao's PPV numbers add to megafight momentum

about 20 hours ago

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Manny Pacquiao proved he can be a box office hit. Now it's up to Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to see what they can do together.... Read Story.

Gordon wants to keep driving for Hendrick

about 21 hours ago

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick expects Jeff Gordon to drive at least "three or four" more seasons and the four-time Cup champion says he has no immediate plans to Read Story.

Pacquiao-Cotto does 1.25 million pay-per-view

about 21 hours ago

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Manny Pacquiao is a box office hit, selling 1.25 million pay-per-views for his fight with Miguel Cotto in a performance that could set up the richest fight ever against Floyd May Read Story.

Travel problems delay Williams plea hearing

about 22 hours ago

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Travel problems delayed retired NBA star Jayson Williams from being in a New Jersey courtroom to enter an expected guilty plea in the 2002 shooting death of a hired driver.... Read Story.

Browns' Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play Sunday

about 22 hours ago

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play when the Cleveland Browns go against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.... Read Story.

Jayson Williams plea hearing delayed indefinitely

about 23 hours ago

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Retired NBA star Jayson Williams will not be in a New Jersey courtroom Friday to enter a plea in the 2002 shooting death of a driver.... Read Story.

Westwood shoots 69 for 2-shot lead in Dubai

about 24 hours ago

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Lee Westwood has shot a 3-under 69 Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Dubai World Championship, increasing his chance of winning the Read Story.

Henry says France-Ireland game should be replayed

about 24 hours ago

LONDON (AP) -- Thierry Henry says the "fairest solution" is to replay the France-Ireland World Cup playoff after he set up the deciding goal with a hand ball.... Read Story.

Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015

about 24 hours ago

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Three-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has signed a contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports through 2015.... Read Story.

Ex-NBA star Williams due to admit guilt in killing

November 20, 2009

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Former NBA star Jayson Williams is expected to plead guilty Friday in the fatal 2002 shooting of a hired driver, weeks before he faced a second trial for reckless manslaughter Read Story.

Man accused of taping reporter to appear in court

November 20, 2009

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- An Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews is expected to make his first court appearance Friday.... Read Story.

IAAF still in talks over Caster Semenya's future

November 20, 2009

MONACO (AP) -- The IAAF says it is still working behind the scenes with Caster Semenya and the South African government to resolve issues about the 18-year-old runner's gender identity and future Read Story.

FIFA denies Irish appeal for replay against France

November 20, 2009

ZURICH (AP) -- FIFA ruled out the possibility of replaying the disputed France-Ireland World Cup qualifier on Friday, rejecting an Irish appeal to stage the playoff again after Thierry Henry handl Read Story.

Ohio State-Michigan series has slipped in stature

November 20, 2009

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- The Game has lost a lot of luster.... Read Story.

Giants ace Lincecum wins second straight Cy Young

November 20, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Tim Lincecum has been so dominant in his first two full major league seasons that even his top bosses don't know how he can get much better.... Read Story.

'Hand of Shame' sparks debate on cheating, replays

November 20, 2009

LONDON (AP) -- Irish soccer officials accused Thierry Henry of damaging the integrity of the game when he blatantly handled the ball to set up the goal that booked France's place at next year's Wo Read Story.

FIFA: No replay for France-Ireland WCup qualifier

November 20, 2009

Kazakhs pledge $22 million for Astana cycling team

November 20, 2009

ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AP) -- Kazakhstan's state sovereign fund pledged $22 million in financial backing to the Astana cycling team Friday, ensuring the squad stays alive and Tour de France champion Read Story.

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