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Sandusky victim sues Penn State
MARK SCOLFORO,Associated Press In this Dec. 13, 2011 file photo, Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State assistant football coach charged with sexually abusing boys, leaves the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, More...
US doping agency erases Lance Armstrong’s titles
JIM VERTUNO,AP Sports Writer In this July 24, 2004, file photo, overall leader Lance Armstrong, right, of Austin, Texas, follows compatriot and teammate Floyd Landis, left, in the ascent of the La Croix Fry pass More...
UCI asks USADA to explain case against Lance Armstrong
GRAHAM DUNBAR,AP Sports Writer FILE - In this July 6, 2010, file photo, Lance Armstrong grimaces prior to the start of the third stage of the Tour de France cycling race in Wanze, Belgium. Armstrong said on Thursday, More...
Ex-Penn State president goes on offensive
MARYCLAIRE DALE,Associated Press MICHAEL RUBINKAM,Associated Press John E. Riley, defense lawyer for former Penn State President Graham Spanier, speaks during a news conference Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in Philadelphia. More...
Bartolo Colon suspended 50 games for positive test
JANIE McCAULEY,AP Baseball Writer In this March 10, 2012, photo, Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Bartolo Colon smiles in the dugout before his start in a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds More...
Clemens hopes to have fun in return to baseball
KRISTIE RIEKEN,AP Sports Writer Roger Clemens, right, smiles along with team president Matt O'Brien, left, while posing for photographers after a news conference officially announcing his signing with the Sugar More...
Union head Michael Weiner treated for brain tumor
RONALD BLUM,AP Sports Writer This April 21, 2011 file photo shows baseball players union head Michael Weiner speaking at a news conference in New York. Weiner is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. The union More...
LA pro tennis umpire Lois Goodman charged with husband’s murder
LINDA DEUTSCH,AP Special Correspondent In this photo taken in 2008, tennis referee Lois Goodman is shown while officiating a CIF tennis tournament. Goodman, 70, of Woodland Hills, Calif., was arrested in New York More...
Diana Nyad ends Cuba-to-Fla. swim bid on 4th day
MATT SEDENSKY,Associated Press In this photo provided by Diana Nyad via the Florida Keys News Bureau, endurance swimmer Diana Nyad swims in the Florida Straits between Cuba and the Florida Keys Monday, Aug. 20, More...
Cuba-to-Fla. swimmer Nyad plows on after storm
In this photo provided by Diana Nyad via the Florida Keys News Bureau, endurance swimmer Diana Nyad swims in the Florida Straits between Cuba and the Florida Keys Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012. Nyad is endeavoring to become More...
Nyad back in the water in Cuba-Florida record swim
PETER ORSI,Associated Press U.S. swimmer Diana Nyad adjusts her swimming cap as a woman applies a protective ointment to her skin as she prepares to jump into the water and start her swim to Florida from Havana, More...
USC brushes off sanctions to be No. 1 in AP Top 25
RALPH D. RUSSO,AP College Football Writer In this Nov. 26, 2011 file photo, Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley reacts during an NCAA college football game against UCLA in Los Angeles. USC is ranked No. More...
Former LSU star Mathieu in rehab
This Aug. 2, 2012 file photo shows then LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu smiling between drills during football practice in Baton Rouge, La. The former LSU star has entered a drug rehabilitation program in Houston More...
Giants’ Cabrera suspended for positive drug test
JANIE McCAULEY,AP Baseball Writer This June 5, 2012 file photo shows San Francisco Giants' Melky Cabrera reacting after striking out during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in More...
Tebow balancing faith, fame and football with Jets
DENNIS WASZAK Jr.,AP Sports Writer Quarterback Tim Tebow scrambles out of the pocket during practice at New York Jets training camp in Cortland, N.Y., Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/KevinRivoli) CORTLAND, N.Y. More...
Crosby, Ovechkin attend NHL labor talks in Toronto
Donald Fehr, executive director of the NHL Players' Association, talks to journalists after leaving hockey labor negotiations with the NHL, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in Toronto. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris More...
Back to reality: Britain bounces back after games
PAISLEY DODDS,Associated Press Fireworks explode over the stadium during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) LONDON (AP) — Basking in More...
US wins medal count, but British celebrate as well
TIM REYNOLDS,AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Red, white and blue was everywhere in London. For the Americans — and for the British, too. The most medals, and the most gold medals. That’s what the U.S. More...
And now…onto Rio! London puts out Olympic flame
PAUL HAVEN,Associated Press Fireworks explode during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) LONDON (AP) — And now, on to Rio! London brought More...
French runner Hirt tests positive
SAMUEL PETREQUIN,AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — French runner Hassan Hirt tested positive for the blood-booster EPO, an official with knowledge of the result told The Associated Press on Friday. The IOC said he More...
EYES ON LONDON: A day’s images, a quiet romance
LONDON (AP) — Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you: ___ Cyprus' Chrystalleni Trikomiti performs during More...
US leads Japan 1-0 at halftime in gold medal game
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: A giant set of Olympic rings are displayed from Tower Bridge on June 27, 2012 in London, England. The rings weigh over three tonnes and measure over 25 metres wide by 11.5 metres tall; More...
Felix takes Olympic gold in 200
EDDIE PELLS,AP National Writer United States' Allyson Felix, second from right, crosses the finish line to win gold ahead of Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, right, in the women's 200-meter final during More...
Semenya in Olympic debut 3 years after gender test
JOHN PYE,AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Caster Semenya perched herself on a lane marker behind the start of the 800 meters and took a few moments to absorb what it feels like to be an Olympian. She took some More...
May-Treanor, Walsh win Olympic beach volleyball gold
JIMMY GOLEN,AP Sports Writer United States' Misty May-Treanor dives for a ball during the women's gold medal beach volleyball match against the other US team `at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. More...
Bolt to final in bid for 2nd consecutive 200 gold
HOWARD FENDRICH,AP Sports Writer Jamaica's Usain Bolt competes in a men's 200-meter semifinal during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012. (AP More...
EYES ON LONDON: Medal uniforms, Gabby, BMX begins
The Associated Press Thailand's Pen-Ek Karaket fights South Korea's Lee Dae-hoon (in red) during their match in men's 58-kg taekwondo competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, More...
Raisman finishes Olympics in style with floor gold
NANCY ARMOUR,AP National Writer U.S. gymnast Alexandra Raisman displays her bronze medal for the balance beam during the artistic gymnastics women's apparatus finals at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. More...
Day after Jets brawl, Ryan punishes team
DENNIS WASZAK Jr.,AP Sports Writer New York Jets players pile up in front of fans during a scuffle along the sidelines at NFL football training camp, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, in Cortland, N.Y. About 20 players were More...
First NFL female official not intimidated
BARRY WILNER,AP Pro Football Writer Referee Craig Ochoa, left, talks with field judge Rusty Spindel (105) during the first quarter of the NFL Hall of Fame exhibition football game between the Arizona Cardinals and More...
More than 900 people attend Garrett Reid’s funeral
ROB MAADDI,AP Pro Football Writer Philladephia Eagles coach Andy Reid, center, is embraced after the funeral for his son Garrett Reid, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012 in Broomall, Pa. Reid, 29, was found dead Sunday morning, More...
US men confident heading to Olympic hoop quarters
BRIAN MAHONEY,AP Basketball Writer USA coach Mike Krzyzewski talks with LeBron James during a men's basketball game against Lithuania at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Charles More...
Glory’s Last Shot is one last shot for Tiger
DOUG FERGUSON,AP Golf Writer Keegan Bradley, left, talks to Dustin Johnson on the sixth tee during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course of the Kiawah Island Golf Club in More...
Clueless fans inject fun into Olympic contests
DANICA KIRKA,Associated Press Felipe Perrone Rocha, right, of Spain takes a shot at goal as Pietro Figlioli, center, and Christian Presciutti of Italy defend during their men's water polo preliminary round match More...
EYES ON LONDON: Bolt, bling envy, hurdles carnage
Athletes pass the Olympic flame during a women's 5000-meter heat during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa De Olza) LONDON More...
5 Olympic things to know for Monday
LONDON (AP) — Here are five things to look out for at the London Olympics on Monday: British supporters react as they watch a broadcast of the woman's 1500-meter semifinals on a screen at Hyde Park in London More...
China wins 2nd straight Olympic gold in gymnastics
NANCY ARMOUR,AP National Writer Chinese gymnast Chen Yibing celebrates his team winning the gold medal at the Artistic Gymnastic men's team final at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 30, 2012, in London. More...
James, Anthony members of exclusive Olympics club
BRIAN MAHONEY,AP Basketball Writer LONDON (AP) — LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and David Robinson are part of an exclusive Olympic club that may never have another member. They’re the only U.S. men’s More...
USA basketball could get tough test from France in opener
Olypmic Basketball TOM WITHERS,AP Sports Writer United States forward LeBron James crosses his arms as he talks to reporters during a men's team basketball practice at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July More...
Indy provides tough test for Nationwide drivers NASCAR Nationwide Series
Caption Kasey Kahne rights a gas can that was toppled by the wind during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, July 26, 2012. (AP Photo/AJ More...
2012 Summer Olympics Performers make a circle during the Opening Ceremony
Caption Performers make a circle during the Opening Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 27, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) More...
Big 12 commish says league’s best days ahead
Caption Oklahoma head coach Bon Stoops answers questions at NCAA college football Big 12 Media Days, Monday, July 23, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen) STEPHEN HAWKINS,AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — More...
Stenhouse Jr. wins pole for Chicagoland Speedway NASCAR Nationwide Series
Caption Danica Patrick looks to the track during qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill., Sunday, July 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Stenhouse Jr. wins More...
Allmendinger’s issues giving Sam Hornish Jr. another shot
Caption Ricky Stenhouse Jr., (6) leads Sam Hornish Jr., (12) and Austin Dillon (3) during the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill., Sunday, July 22, 2012. (AP Photo/ Nam More...
Peyton Manning watch in Denver headlines preseason
Caption Peyton Manning, front, and Eli Manning throw football during the Manning Passing Academy’s Air-it-Out event at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, La., Saturday, July 14, 2012. (AP Photo/The More...
NCAA slams Penn State, fines it $60 million
Caption Laura Lovins, a Penn State University sophomore from State College, Pa., center, reacts while listening to a television in the HUB on the Penn State University main campus in State College, Pa., More...
London Olympics opener will be spectacular but not secret
JILL LAWLESS,Associated Press The Olympic Stadium is visible beyond an installation of artificial wildflowers in the Olympic Park at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 22, 2012, in London. The opening More...
Boldly go: Patrick Stewart joins Olympic torch run
In this Saturday, July 21, 2012, photo provided by LOCOG, singer Paloma Faith carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg through London. The opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games are scheduled for Friday, More...
Bodine to make 200th start at Chicagoland Speedway
Caption FILE – In tis Oct. 30, 2008, file photo, NASCAR Truck Series driver Todd Bodine stands on pit road at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Bodine will make a milestone start in Saturday night’s More...
No decision yet on charges against Marshawn Lynch
Caption FILE – This Oct. 23, 2011 file photo shows Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch watching from the bench area during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, More...
Police: Cowboys WR Bryant’s mom reported assault
AP-FBN-Cowboys-Bryant-Arrested/613 Eds: Specifies allegation about ball cap in fifth paragraph. With AP Photos. Police: Cowboys WR Bryant’s mom reported assault NOMAAN MERCHANT,Associated Press Caption FILE More...
Indianapolis to make bid for 2018 Super Bowl
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The city of Indianapolis, flush from the economic and public relations successes of this year’s Super Bowl, wants to host the big game again in 2018. Declaring “let’s do More...
QB Griffin III signs 4-year deal with Redskins
Caption FILE – This May 21, 2012 file photo shows Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III throwing a pass during practice in Ashburn, Va. Griffin has agreed to terms on a contract with More...
Jets coach Rex Ryan talks about losing 105 pounds
Caption New York Jets NFL football coach Rex Ryan is interviewed in New York, Thursday, July 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) RACHEL COHEN,AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Rex Ryan still loves Mexican More...
Colts sign QB Andrew Luck to 4-year deal
MICHAEL MAROT,AP Sports Writer Rest easy, Colts fans. The Andrew Luck era can now officially begin. The Colts signed the Stanford quarterback and No. 1 overall pick in the draft to a four-year, $22.1 More...
Olympic stadium prepares for opening ceremonies
ROB HARRIS,AP Sports Writer The June 17, 2010 file photo shows Danny Boyle, the Oscar-winning director of "Slumdog Millionaire," as he speaks to the media in east London after being appointed to oversee More...
Indianapolis to make bid for 2018 Super Bowl
RICK CALLAHAN,Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The city of Indianapolis, flush from the economic and public relations successes of this year’s Super Bowl, wants to host the big game again in 2018. Declaring More...
Obama takes in Olympic basketball tune-ups
KEN THOMAS,Associated Press President Barack Obama, right, talks with his former personal aide Reggie Love, left, as they attend an Olympic mens exhibition basketball game between Brazil and Team USA in More...
For Knicks, match Jeremy Lin or risk regret if he goes
BRIAN MAHONEY,AP Basketball Writer In this March 7, 2012 file photo, New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, left, shoots over San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan during the first half of an NBA basketball game, More...
Ravens, RB Ray Rice agree on 5-year contract
DAVID GINSBURG,AP Sports Writer In this file photo taken Dec. 4, 2011, Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice runs against the Cleveland Browns during an NFL football game in Cleveland. Rice and the Ravens More...
British Open: A closing stage like no other in golf
DOUG FERGUSON,AP Golf Writer England's Robert Rock plays a shot off the fifth tee during a practice round at the Royal Lytham & St Annes golf club before the forthcoming Open Golf Tournament, Lytham More...
Much work to do before London is Olympic ready
STEPHEN WILSON,AP Sports Writer Workers assemble Olympic rings outside the Aquatics venue at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Saturday, July 14, 2012. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) LONDON (AP) — With More...
3 Armstrong associates get lifetime USADA bans
3 Armstrong associates get lifetime USADA bans JIM VERTUNO,AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With Lance Armstrong digging in for a legal fight, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency issued lifetime sports bans More...
PSU report on sex-abuse scandal due out Thursday
GENARO C. ARMAS,Associated Press MARK SCOLFORO,Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A potentially explosive report into whether football coach Joe Paterno and other top Penn State officials took More...
Giant blowout: NL routs AL 8-0 in All-Star game
RONALD BLUM,AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Melky Cabrera and Pablo Sandoval sent the National League to a big early lead. Matt Cain and the rest of an imposing pitching staff finished off a Giant blowout More...
Baseball cards in Ohio attic might fetch millions
JOHN SEEWER,Associated Press TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Karl Kissner picked up a soot-covered cardboard box that had been under a wooden dollhouse in his grandfather’s attic. Taking a look inside, he saw baseball More...
Na Yeon Choi wins US Women’s Open
Na Yeon Choi wins US Women’s Open CHRIS JENKINS,AP Sports Writer KOHLER, Wis. (AP) — Na Yeon Choi survived a triple bogey and a few more shaky moments on the back nine Sunday to win the U.S. Women’s More...
Federer beats Murray for 7th Wimbledon, 17th major
Federer beats Murray for 7th Wimbledon, 17th major HOWARD FENDRICH,AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — A Grand Slam title drought did indeed end in Sunday’s historic and riveting Wimbledon final, More...
Ciriaco, Gomez lead Red Sox to split with Yankees
HOWARD ULMAN,AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Pedro Ciriaco had four hits and four RBIs, fellow newcomer Mauro Gomez added three hits and the Boston Red Sox gained a split of their day-night doubleheader with a More...
Back at top, Serena Williams wins 5th Wimbledon
HOWARD FENDRICH,AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — For Serena Williams, the low point came in early 2011, when she spent hours laying around her home, overwhelmed by a depressing series of health More...
Allen chooses to sign with Miami Heat
TIM REYNOLDS,AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Ray Allen will take less money for a chance at another NBA championship. In this June 1, 2012, file photo, Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen (20) drives past Miami More...
Missouri State Student-Athlete of the Week
Feb. 6, 2012 Student-Athlete of the Week for Feb. 6: Karly Buer, Women’s Basketball Buer led the Lady Bears in scoring (17.5 per game) and rebounding (6.0) in two road victories last week, adding five assists More...
