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02/05/2012, Gronkowski among Pats active for Super Bowl »»
As expected, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was on the active roster for Sunday's Super Bowl XLVI against the Giants.


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02/05/2012, Giants TE Beckum tears ACL in Super Bowl »»
The Giants lost tight end Travis Beckum to a torn ACL in the second quarter of Super Bowl XLVI.


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02/05/2012, It ads up: Super commercials cost about $3.5M »»
Forget the battle between the Giants and the Pats. The real Super Bowl showdown is between advertisers.
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02/05/2012, Man U storms from 3-0 down to tie at Chelsea »»
Javier Hernandez completed Manchester United's comeback from a 3-0 deficit at Chelsea on Sunday with a late header that salvaged a 3-3 draw and leaves the defending champions two points off the Premier League lead.
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02/05/2012, Ticket sales for NFL game in London to resume »»
The Rams have achieved a resolution to the stadium lease issues that temporarily halted ticket sales for next season's tilt against the Patriots in London, the NFL announced Sunday.


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02/05/2012, Rangers win sixth straight over Flyers »»
Artem Anisimov had a goal and two assists, Henrik Lundqvist made 21 saves and the New York Rangers continued their recent success against the Philadelphia Flyers with a 5-2 fight-filled victory on Sunday.
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02/05/2012, Green backs talk, leads Mich. St. past Michigan »»
Draymond Green had 14 points and 16 rebounds to lead Michigan State to a 64-54 win over Michigan on Sunday, backing up his guarantee of a victory.
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02/05/2012, Sources: Manning flexible on deal demands »»
Peyton Manning is willing to structure his contract in a way that could expedite how quickly he is signed if or when the Indianapolis Colts release him.
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02/05/2012, Giants' Canty predicts 28-17 win via Twitter »»
Defensive end Chris Canty wasn't satisfied telling New York Giants fans to get ready for a Super Bowl parade.
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02/05/2012, Pats release Underwood on eve of Super Bowl »»
The Patriots made their final transaction of the 2011 season on Saturday, releasing wide receiver Tiquan Underwood and promoting defensive lineman Alex Silvestro from the practice squad.


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02/05/2012, Garnett leads Celtics to fourth straight victory »»
Celtics 98, Grizzlies 80
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02/05/2012, Goodell: Ceasing Pro Bowl under consideration »»
In an appearance on ESPN Radio's "Mike and Mike in the Morning" on Sunday, Roger Goodell said the league must address the quality of Pro Bowl and even said he would consider eliminating the all-star game if it can't be improved upon.
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02/05/2012, Blatter wants to reinstate Egypt soccer leaders »»
FIFA President Sepp Blatter said he will seek to reinstate fired Egypt soccer federation leaders, calling their dismissal "direct interference" by the Cairo government.
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02/05/2012, Mancuso claims super-G for first win of season »»
Julia Mancuso's wait for her first win of the season is over. Lindsey Vonn will have to wait a little longer to break another record.
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02/05/2012, Garber: R is for rematch, not revenge »»
Pats insist they aren't looking for payback, but does anyone believe that?
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02/05/2012, Packers QB Rodgers wins MVP in landslide vote »»
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
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NFL Headlines
02/05/2012, Gronkowski among Pats active for Super Bowl »»
As expected, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was on the active roster for Sunday's Super Bowl XLVI against the Giants.


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02/05/2012, Giants TE Beckum tears ACL in Super Bowl »»
The Giants lost tight end Travis Beckum to a torn ACL in the second quarter of Super Bowl XLVI.


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02/05/2012, It ads up: Super commercials cost about $3.5M »»
Forget the battle between the Giants and the Pats. The real Super Bowl showdown is between advertisers.
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02/05/2012, Ticket sales for NFL game in London to resume »»
The Rams have achieved a resolution to the stadium lease issues that temporarily halted ticket sales for next season's tilt against the Patriots in London, the NFL announced Sunday.


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02/05/2012, Sources: Manning flexible on deal demands »»
Peyton Manning is willing to structure his contract in a way that could expedite how quickly he is signed if or when the Indianapolis Colts release him.
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02/05/2012, Goodell: Ceasing Pro Bowl under consideration »»
In an appearance on ESPN Radio's "Mike and Mike in the Morning" on Sunday, Roger Goodell said the league must address the quality of Pro Bowl and even said he would consider eliminating the all-star game if it can't be improved upon.
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02/05/2012, Sources: Saturday eyed for front-office jobs »»
The Colts have told Jeff Saturday, a player who was instrumental in helping to end the lockout, that they are willing to give him a front-office job, according to league sources.
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02/05/2012, Giants website announces team as SB champs »»
On the eve of the Super Bowl, Giants.com reportedly accidentally posted an image proclaiming the Giants as Super Bowl champions. An NFL.com blog reported the website gaffe with a screen grab by Comcast SportsNet New England.
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02/05/2012, Martin, Kennedy, Doleman lead 2012 Hall class »»
Curtis Martin has gone from the mean streets of Pittsburgh to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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02/05/2012, Packers QB Rodgers wins MVP in landslide vote »»
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
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02/04/2012, Eleven injured during pre-Super Bowl concert »»
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02/04/2012, Belichick: No setbacks for Pats' Gronkowski »»
Bill Belichick said injured tight end Rob Gronkowski had no setbacks after his first practice of Super Bowl week.
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02/04/2012, Source: Fleck left NIU job to coach Bucs' WRs »»
A day after backing out of an agreement with NIU, a source said P.J. Fleck is heading to Tampa.
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02/03/2012, Burress: Eli a Hall of Famer with one more win »»
Win and he's in. That is Plaxico Burress' take on New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning.
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02/03/2012, NFL adding more Thursday games to schedule »»
Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL will continue its work toward preventing concussions and other injuries, saying what's been done so far is only a starting point.
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NBA Headlines
02/05/2012, LeBron, Heat stave off Raptors' rally attempt »»
LeBron James scored 30 points, Dwyane Wade had 25 and the Miami Heat survived a shaky fourth quarter to beat the Toronto Raptors 95-89 on Sunday afternoon.
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02/05/2012, With Landry injured, Hornets to sign F Thomas »»
New Orleans general manager Dell Demps says the Hornets plan to sign forward Lance Thomas to a 10-day contract on Monday.
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02/05/2012, Knicks' D'Antoni not panicked about job status »»
Mike D'Antoni says he isn't panicking about his job security.
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02/05/2012, Garnett leads Celtics to fourth straight victory »»
Celtics 98, Grizzlies 80
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02/05/2012, Jazz owner: 'Lying' Malone unreliable, unstable »»
A war of words has erupted between the top executive of the Utah Jazz and the first-ballot Hall of Famer who fueled the team's golden era.
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02/04/2012, Pistons G Knight breaks nose against Hornets »»
Brandon Knight broke his nose in the first quarter of the Detroit Pistons' game against the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night.
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02/04/2012, Hawks C Collins out 2 weeks with elbow sprain »»
The Atlanta Hawks say reserve center Jason Collins will miss the next two weeks with a sprained left elbow.
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02/03/2012, Clippers agree with free-agent forward Martin »»
The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a deal with free agent forward Kenyon Martin.
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02/03/2012, Mavs get Odom, Haywood back against Pacers »»
The Mavs moved closer to full strength with return of Lamar Odom and Brendan Haywood against the Pacers
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02/03/2012, Heat, LA teams fill All-Star starting rosters »»
The NBA named the starters for the 2012 All-Star Game in Orlando on Thursday.
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02/03/2012, Blazers' Oden to have another knee procedure »»
Trail Blazers center Greg Oden underwent an arthroscopic procedure to "remove debris" from his right knee, his fourth surgery since Portland selected him with the No. 1 pick in the 2007 draft, the team said.
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02/03/2012, Magic F Davis suspended 2 games for incident »»
Orlando forward Glen Davis has been suspended for two games by the Magic for conduct detrimental to the team.
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02/03/2012, Sources: Hornets take Kaman off trade market »»
The New Orleans Hornets have decided to take center Chris Kaman off the trade market and are bringing him back to the team, according to sources close to the situation.
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02/03/2012, 5-on-5: Knicks-Celtics, Lakers-Nuggets »»
5-on-5 Roundtable: Questions about the contenders in tonight's ESPN doubleheader
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02/03/2012, Mavs' Cuban, Carlisle fined combined $110K »»
NBA fines Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, coach Rick Carlisle combined $110,000
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02/02/2012, West on stars' trade demands: 'Call their bluff' »»
According to former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Jerry West, teams needn't worry so much about a superstar demanding to be traded.
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MLB Headlines
02/05/2012, Red Sox, Aceves reach deal, avoid arbitration »»
The Red Sox and pitcher Alfredo Aceves came to a one-year deal, avoiding arbitration.
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02/05/2012, Ex-MLB pitcher Penny signs with team in Japan »»
The Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League have signed former major league pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year contract.
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02/05/2012, Escogido stays undefeated in Caribbean Series »»
The Dominican Republic's Escogido Leones took advantage of three errors by Puerto Rico's Mayaguez Indios and gained a 6-1 victory to remain undefeated in the tournament.
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02/04/2012, Big Papi says he still wants multiyear contract »»
Red Sox desginated hitter David Ortiz wants to avoid an arbitration hearing and get a multiyear deal, but has left it up "to the agents and the team to deal with it" while he concentrates on getting ready for spring training.
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02/04/2012, Wife of Yankees GM Cashman files for divorce »»
The wife of Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has filed divorce papers, a day after prosecutors charged a woman with stalking him and extorting money over an extramarital affair.
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02/04/2012, Rangers' Hamilton on relapse: 'It was wrong' »»
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has battled drug and alcohol addictions, had a relapse with alcohol on Monday.
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02/03/2012, Dodgers ask court to disallow claims by Stow »»
The Los Angeles Dodgers asked a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge on Friday to disallow claims against the team filed by Bryan Stow, the San Francisco Giants fan nearly beaten to death outside Dodger Stadium last spring.
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02/03/2012, Dodgers, reliever Coffey agree to 1-year deal »»
L.A. bolsters bullpen with the reliever one a one-year deal and an option.
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02/03/2012, Cubs, Garza avoid arbitration with $9.5M deal »»
Pitcher Matt Garza and the Chicago Cubs avoided arbitration with a $9.5 million deal for 2012.
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02/03/2012, Marlins' Reyes gets dreadlocks trimmed on TV »»
Along with a new uniform, Jose Reyes has a new, close-cropped look.
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02/03/2012, Chamberlain throwing off half-mound in rehab »»
New York Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain has started throwing off a half-mound as part of a rehabilitation program after elbow ligament replacement surgery.
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02/03/2012, Cox returning to dugout for Braves exhibition »»
Bobby Cox is returning to the dugout -- but only for one exhibition.
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02/03/2012, Arbitrators rule for Rays over pitcher Niemann »»
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated pitcher Jeff Niemann in salary arbitration Friday, improving clubs to 2-0 in decisions this year.
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02/03/2012, Marcum, Brewers agree to 1-year, $7.7M deal »»
Pitcher Shaun Marcum and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a one-year contract worth $7,725,000, just ahead of the scheduled start of their salary arbitration hearing.
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02/03/2012, Belisle, Rockies add year, $4.35 million to deal »»
Reliever Matt Belisle and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a two-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2014 and adds an additional $4.35 million.
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NHL Headlines
02/05/2012, Rangers win sixth straight over Flyers »»
Artem Anisimov had a goal and two assists, Henrik Lundqvist made 21 saves and the New York Rangers continued their recent success against the Philadelphia Flyers with a 5-2 fight-filled victory on Sunday.
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02/05/2012, Price's 3rd shutout lifts Canadiens past Jets »»
Carey Price made 23 saves for his third shutout of the season, Tomas Plekanec had a goal and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens ended a three-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday.
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02/05/2012, Kovalchuk lifts Devils to fourth straight win »»
Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists, and the New Jersey Devils extended their winning streak to four with a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday.
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02/05/2012, Thomas shuts down Capitals in Bruins' romp »»
Tim Thomas' return to the nation's capital was less political and more successful, with the goaltender making 35 saves Sunday in the Boston Bruins' 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals.
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02/03/2012, Stars put captain Morrow on IR, recall Vincour »»
Dallas Stars captain Brenden Morrow will miss at least one week.
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02/03/2012, Rangers trade Christensen to Wild for Wellman »»
The New York Rangers made a minor deal Friday morning, sending center Erik Christensen to the Minnesota Wild for 24-year-old center Casey Wellman. The Wild will also receive a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2013 in the trade.
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02/03/2012, League fines Devils' Elias $2,500 for boarding »»
New Jersey's Patrik Elias was fined $2,500 for his hit Thursday on Montreal's Mike Blunden during the first period of the Devils' 5-3 win over the Canadiens.
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02/03/2012, Penguins sign center Vitale to 2-year extension »»
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed center Joe Vitale to a two-year, $1.1 million contract extension on Friday, locking up a 26-year-old who has earned a regular spot in the lineup this season.
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02/03/2012, Wings G Howard out 2 weeks (broken finger) »»
Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard will be out about two weeks with a broken pinkie suffered in Thursday night's 4-3 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks, a source told ESPN.com.


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02/02/2012, Devils rookie Larsson exits after hit by Subban »»
Rookie defenseman Adam Larsson left the Devils' 5-3 win after a devastating hit from Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban during the third period.
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02/02/2012, NHL looking into clock malfunction in Kings' win »»
The NHL is investigating a scoreboard error that could have an "enormous impact" on playoff races in the Western Conference.
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02/02/2012, Gordie Howe takes memory loss fight public »»
Gordie Howe, Mr. Hockey, is embark on another series of fundraisers to support dementia research, a disease that is now beginning to afflict him.
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02/02/2012, Byfuglien's boating case likely headed for trial »»
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien will likely go to trial in a boating while impaired case in Minnesota, his attorney said on Thursday.
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02/02/2012, Blue Jackets activate Carter, put Nikitin on IR »»
After missing 10 games with a separated shoulder, Jeff Carter has been activated by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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02/01/2012, Crosby dealing with soft tissue injury in neck »»
Sidney Crosby's concussion-like symptoms may not be due to a concussion after all.
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01/31/2012, Burnside: Chiarelli's road to the top not without potholes »»
Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli has lived much of his professional life in the shadows of near-anonymity in one of the biggest hockey markets in the world. And he's OK with that.
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Golf Headlines
02/05/2012, Stanley erases 8-stroke deficit, wins in Phoenix »»
Kyle Stanley rebounded from a devastating loss to win the Phoenix Open, overcoming an eight-stroke deficit Sunday in a comeback as unlikely as his collapse last week at Torrey Pines.
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02/05/2012, Stanley erases 8-stroke deficit, wins in Phoenix »»
Kyle Stanley rebounded from a devastating loss to win the Phoenix Open, overcoming an eight-stroke deficit Sunday in a comeback as unlikely as his collapse last week at Torrey Pines.
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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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01/28/2012, Mallon named U.S. captain for '13 Solheim Cup »»
Meg Mallon is the next U.S. captain for the Solheim Cup.
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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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01/26/2012, Finchem eyes early Tour start, Q-school tweak »»
The PGA Tour is one step closer to eliminating Q-school as a path to earning a tour card, a significant overhaul that would include starting the official season in the fall instead of waiting for the next calendar year.
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01/25/2012, Levet pulls out of Abu Dhabi with broken rib »»
Thomas Levet has pulled out of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship after falling and breaking a rib at the Volvo Golf Champions.
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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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01/24/2012, European Tour delays Ryder Cup picks a day »»
The European Tour will change the day that captain Jose Maria Olazabal names his two at-large selections in order to avoid a conflict with the PGA Tour's Barclays tournament in August.
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01/19/2012, Tiger's take on Haney's book: 'Unprofessional' »»
While stressing that he remains appreciative for all that Hank Haney did for his career, Tiger Woods on Thursday criticized his former coach for writing a book that will be released just prior to the Masters.
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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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02/05/2012, 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
02/04/2012, 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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02/04/2012, 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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02/03/2012, 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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02/02/2012, Smith: Junior getting his swagger back »»
Rick Hendrick raised a lot of eyebrows when he paired Dale Earnhardt Jr. with crew chief Steve Letarte. The result? The move just may have saved Junior's career.
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01/31/2012, 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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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, 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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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
02/05/2012, 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, 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 to win his fourth ATP title.
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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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02/03/2012, Bodo: Don't get hopes too high on Venus Williams »»
On the surface, the U.S.'s Fed Cup tie is no big deal. (It's not even the main draw, mind you.) But then again, Venus and Serena Williams are playing, so …
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02/03/2012, Roland Garros updates to be finished in 2017 »»
The renovation of Roland Garros, home of the French Open, will be delayed by a year and completed in 2017.
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02/03/2012, Hawk-Eye use extended in Davis Cup, Fed Cup »»
The International Tennis Federation says it is expanding the use of Hawk-Eye replay technology to all rounds of the Davis Cup and Fed Cup World Groups.
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02/02/2012, Roddick expects return from injury at San Jose »»
Andy Roddick remains on track to return at the SAP Open in San Jose, even though he says he hasn't hit a tennis ball since hurting his right hamstring in the second round of the Australian Open.
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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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02/01/2012, Venus prepares for return after 5-month layoff »»
Recovery never comes fast enough for Venus Williams.
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02/01/2012, Wozniacki fires coach Sanchez after 2 months »»
Former top-ranked Caroline Wozniacki has fired coach Ricardo Sanchez of Spain after just two months.
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02/01/2012, Djokovic to miss Davis Cup match vs. Sweden »»
Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will not play in Serbia's Davis Cup match against Sweden this month.
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01/31/2012, Ailing Murray to skip Britain's Davis Cup match »»
Andy Murray will miss Britain's Davis Cup match against Slovakia next month after sustaining "a few injuries" during his run to the Australian Open semifinals.
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01/31/2012, Haas starts Davis Cup comeback for Germany »»
Tommy Haas is returning to Germany's Davis Cup team, and he is expected to play against Argentina in the first round.
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01/29/2012, Djokovic outlasts Nadal in longest Slam final »»
Novak Djokovic ripped off his shirt and let out a primal scream, flexing his torso the way a prize fighter would after a desperate, last-round knockout.
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Boxing Headlines
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, Pacquiao in active talks to fight Bradley in June »»
Manny Pacquiao will fight June 9 at the MGM Grand, and Top Rank stablemate Bradley is sitting in the lead position.
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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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01/31/2012, Berto injures biceps; fight with Ortiz postponed »»
Andre Berto suffered a serious left biceps injury during a Monday sparring session, and Tuesday his rematch with fellow former welterweight titleholder Victor Ortiz was postponed.
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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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01/25/2012, Hopkins, Dawson agree to April 28 rematch »»
Light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins and former titlist Chad Dawson, who fought to a controversial second-round no decision last fall, will meet again on April 28 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., both camps told ESPN.com on Wednesday.
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Soccer Headlines
02/05/2012, Blatter: Egypt FA leaders must be reinstated »»
FIFA president Sepp Blatter insists the leaders of the Egypt FA must be reinstated, calling their dismissal "direct interference" by the government.
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02/05/2012, Serie A: Roma thrash Inter, top two held »»
Roma thrashed Inter Milan 4-0 as Juventus and AC Milan were both held to goalless draws.
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02/05/2012, La Liga: Chasing duo share spoils in Madrid »»
Valencia maintained their seven-point advantage over Atletico Madrid in the race for a Champions League place after a disappointing goalless draw at the Vicente Calderon.
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02/05/2012, Eredivisie: PSV held as Ajax lose again »»
Injury-hit Ajax slipped further out of the Eredivisie title reckoning as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat at home to FC Utrecht.
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02/05/2012, Bundesliga: Freiburg deny Werder Bremen »»
Last-placed Freiburg twice came from behind to claim a 2-2 draw at home to European contenders Werder Bremen.
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02/05/2012, Chelsea 3-3 Man Utd »»
Two penalties helped Manchester United produce a trademark comeback to avoid another defeat at Chelsea and move within two points of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.
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02/05/2012, Fergie blasts linesman »»
Sir Alex Ferguson was furious at one of the officials after Manchester United's incredible comeback at Stamford Bridge, claiming Chelsea defender Gary Cahill should have been sent off during the 3-3 draw.
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02/05/2012, Newcastle 2-1 Aston Villa »»
Newcastle 2-1 Aston Villa
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02/05/2012, De Rossi signs new five-year Roma deal »»
Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi has committed his future to the Giallorossi by signing a five-year contract extension, the club confirmed on Sunday.
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02/05/2012, Scottish Cup: Dundee Utd send Rangers out »»
Rangers plunged deeper into crisis after crashing out of the Scottish Cup as goals from Gavin Gunning and Johnny Russell secured a 2-0 win for Dundee United at Ibrox.
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College Basketball Headlines
02/05/2012, Miami earns school's first win at Duke after OT »»
Reggie Johnson scored five of his career-high 27 points in overtime and Miami upset Duke (No. 5 ESPN/USA Today, No. 7 AP) 78-74 on Sunday.
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02/05/2012, Green backs talk, leads Mich. St. past Michigan »»
Draymond Green had 14 points and 16 rebounds to lead Michigan State to a 64-54 win over Michigan on Sunday, backing up his guarantee of a victory.
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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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02/05/2012, Mizzou edges Kansas on Denmon's huge finish »»
No. 4 Missouri 74, No. 8 Kansas 71
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02/04/2012, Sullinger, No. 3 Ohio State hold off Wisconsin »»
Jared Sullinger scored 24 points and William Buford hit a critical 3-pointer down the stretch, helping No. 3 Ohio State beat Wisconsin (No. 20 ESPN/USA Today, No. 19 AP) 58-52 on Saturday.
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02/04/2012, Connaughton, Notre Dame top No. 15 Marquette »»
Freshman Pat Connaughton had 23 points and 11 rebounds as Notre Dame made 11 3-pointers and beat No. 15 Marquette 76-59 Saturday.
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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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02/03/2012, Michigan St. F Green says he will play Sunday »»
Michigan State forward Draymond Green says he will play against Michigan on Sunday despite his sprained left knee.
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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, Jordan Brand rosters heavy on UNC, Arizona »»
Top players will head to North Carolina for the prestigious Jordan Brand Classic.
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02/01/2012, Top recruit Noel moves back to Class of 2012 »»
The Class of 2012 received a significant boost Wednesday when Nerlens Noel (Everett, Mass./Tilton), the No. 2 overall recruit in the Class of 2013, told ESPN.com that he will rejoin his original classification and graduate this spring.
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02/01/2012, Former longtime coach Spoonhour dies at 72 »»
Charlie Spoonhour -- the former coach at Missouri State, St. Louis and UNLV -- has died. He was 72.
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02/01/2012, Ex-Zona F Johnson will transfer to Providence »»
Sidiki Johnson will transfer from Arizona to Providence next season, his new school announced on Wednesday.
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01/31/2012, King: It's that time of the season to begin talking bubble »»
King's Court examines teams on the NCAA tourney bubble, a rivalry game this weekend we might not see again and much more.


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College Football Headlines
02/05/2012, Mularkey's son arrested on possession charge »»
Chapel Hill police say the son of new Jacksonville Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey is among three former North Carolina athletes arrested for possession of cocaine.
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02/05/2012, Report: Rhodes' timeline contradicts Yale QB's »»
Rhodes Trust officials suggest a Yale University quarterback would have known his candidacy for the prestigious scholarship was in jeopardy because of a sexual misconduct allegation, contrary to what he has said, a newspaper reports.
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02/05/2012, Georgia Tech awaits NCAA take on violations »»
Georgia Tech officials are considering the implications of this week's disclosure that the school broke NCAA recruiting rules.
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02/04/2012, Source: Fleck left NIU job to coach Bucs' WRs »»
A day after backing out of an agreement with NIU, a source said P.J. Fleck is heading to Tampa.
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02/04/2012, W. Virginia cancels Sept. 8 game vs. Florida St. »»
West Virginia has decided to cancel its Sept. 8 football game at Florida State.
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02/03/2012, Georgia dismisses 3 for violation of team rules »»
Cornerback Nick Marshall, cornerback Chris Sanders and receiver Sanford Seay have been dismissed from Georgia's football team for violating team rules.
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02/03/2012, Iowa offensive coordinator O'Keefe leaving »»
Iowa offensive coordinator Ken O'Keefe has left the program for another job, the school announced Friday.
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02/03/2012, Meyer: Ohio State recruited within the rules »»
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer defended his staff's recruiting practices on Friday, following comments from some Big Ten coaches who lost recruits to the Buckeyes about the practice of "flipping" players who have made verbal commitments.


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02/03/2012, Schlabach: Colleges line up for 2013's top prospect »»
Robert Nkemdiche has another year of high school ahead but the defensive end is being compared to Hall of Famers.
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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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02/03/2012, Sandusky lawyer pins Paterno downfall on AG »»
An attorney for former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky blamed the attorney general's "embellished" rhetoric for setting off the furious public outcry that led to the downfall of longtime coach Joe Paterno.
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02/03/2012, La. Tech RB Duplessis dead; cause unknown »»
Louisiana Tech running back Tyronne Duplessis has been found dead at his off-campus apartment.
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02/02/2012, LSU's Miles questions Kiel's leadership ability »»
LSU coach Les Miles questioned would-be Tigers quarterback Gunner Kiel's ability to lead on Wednesday, adding he felt the program had done better by winning a commitment from Jeremy Liggins.
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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, Smith won't coach at WVU, going back to Jets »»
West Virginia assistant Mike Smith has decided to return to his job coaching linebackers with the New York Jets, less than two weeks after he accepted a position with the Mountaineers.
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02/02/2012, FSU celebrates commitment of DT Goldman »»
Florida State's coaching staff celebrated its assembly of another formidable recruiting class and top-rated wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham committed to playing in his home state of Missouri on national signing day Wednesday.
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College Sports Headlines
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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02/03/2012, Hays: 2012 Arizona Wildcats softball preview »»
Editor's note: Graham Hays is counting down to the start of the 2012 college softball season with a look at each of the teams in his Top 20. Check back daily for updates.

No. 6 Arizona Last year: 43-18 overall, 11-10 Pac-10 (lost in Tucson Super Regional)

Who returns: As is so often the case at the program with a lineage that boasts the likes of Jennie Finch, Nancy Evans, Alicia Hollowell and others, the circle is the center of attention. A year before Arizona State ace Dallas Escobedo capped...
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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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01/26/2012, Recruit in tweet scandal commits to Colorado »»
Cornerback Yuri Wright, the 40th-ranked player on the ESPNU 150, has committed to Colorado, his former high school coach confirmed Tuesday.
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01/25/2012, Report alleges Wisconsin official's misconduct »»
A University of Wisconsin student alleged that an athletic department official grabbed his crotch at an alcohol-fueled party during the football team's trip to the Rose Bowl, according to an independent report released by the school on Tuesday night.
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01/24/2012, ECU suspends baseball coach over NCAA rules »»
East Carolina has suspended baseball coach Billy Godwin two weeks without pay for an NCAA violation regarding improper housing benefits for volunteer coaches.
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01/22/2012, Penn St. fans honor Paterno at wrestling match »»
At the first athletic event on Penn State's campus since Joe Paterno's death Sunday, Nittany Lions fans remembered the football coach with a moment of silence -- and a standing ovation.
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01/20/2012, Ukrainian coach's hearing in sex case put off »»
A judge has postponed a hearing for a Ukrainian hockey coach who is facing charges of having sexual contact with a teenage boy attending clinics in the U.S.
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01/20/2012, Four more charged in Florida A&M band hazing »»
Court records show four Florida A&M band members have been charged with hazing after students were beaten and paddled during initiations last year at a home in Tallahassee.
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01/20/2012, Penn St. trustees hope to address alumni angst »»
Penn State president Rodney Erickson is trying to address the perception that the university isn't being as open and honest as it could be in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
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01/20/2012, Yale tightens tailgating rules after woman killed »»
Yale University has tightened its policy on tailgating after a Massachusetts woman was killed and two others injured when a U-Haul truck drove through a tailgating area at the Harvard-Yale football game in November.
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01/19/2012, Penn St. faculty concerned over investigation »»
Some Penn State Faculty Council members are challenging the independence of Penn State's handling of child sexual-abuse allegations after the lead investigator told them he would present his findings twice to a committee before releasing them publicly.
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