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05/23/2013, Cards ink 3rd-round pick Mathieu to contract »»
Rookie defensive back Tyrann Mathieu has signed with the Arizona Cardinals, the team announced Thursday.
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05/23/2013, Avs reach agreement with Roy as next coach »»
Patrick Roy will become the next head coach of the Colorado Avalanche, the team announced Thursday.
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05/23/2013, RG III: Goal Week 1 but career comes first »»
Robert Griffin III says he cried after his knee surgery and changed his cellphone passcode to the date of the Washington Redskins season opener as he began his rehabilitation process.
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05/23/2013, Source: Knicks' Smith slowed by knee pain »»
New York Knicks sixth man J.R. Smith played in the postseason with fluid in his left knee, a league source confirmed.
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05/23/2013, LeBron says Jordan's scouting report wrong »»
LeBron James thinks Michael Jordan's scouting report on him is wrong. And James keeps proving it.
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05/23/2013, LeBron unanimous, Kobe on All-NBA first team »»
LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection.
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05/23/2013, LeBron unanimous, Kobe on All-NBA first team »»
LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection.
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05/23/2013, Rodgers wants Pack to retire Favre's No. 4 »»
Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday that it's time for the "healing process to begin" between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre, adding that he hopes the quarterback's No. 4 can be retired by the team before he is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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05/23/2013, Norris lauds Tebow, urges Jags to sign him »»
When Chuck Norris watches Tim Tebow he sees a version of himself on the football field and as such, the ultimate tough guy has come to the defense of the beleaguered quarterback in an online column.
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05/23/2013, Lundqvist: Bruins getting 'some lucky bounces' »»
Henrik Lundqvist thinks the Bruins have been getting "lucky bounces."
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05/23/2013, LeBron rescues Heat with OT winner in Game 1 »»
LeBron James made a layup as time expired in overtime, and the Miami Heat found a way to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wild Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night.
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05/23/2013, Pats' Brady not surprised Welker left team »»
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said on Thursday morning that Wes Welker's free-agent departure to the Denver Broncos did not come as a surprise, as he's played in the NFL long enough to understand the nature of the business.
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05/23/2013, Pens erupt for 4 in 3rd period, take 3-1 lead »»
Jarome Iginla and James Neal each scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Ottawa Senators 7-3 on Wednesday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
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05/22/2013, Yanks' Kuroda hit in calf with liner, later leaves »»
The New York Yankees suffered yet another injury on Wednesday night when Hiroki Kuroda was forced out of his start against the Baltimore Orioles due to a bruised right calf.
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05/22/2013, Jarrett, Maurice Petty enter NASCAR HOF »»
NASCAR honored a pair of its most famous and successful families with inductions into the Hall of Fame on Wednesday.
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05/22/2013, Crabtree has surgery for torn Achillies »»
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree has undergone surgery for a torn Achillies, a league source confirmed to ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.
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NFL Headlines
05/23/2013, Cards ink 3rd-round pick Mathieu to contract »»
Rookie defensive back Tyrann Mathieu has signed with the Arizona Cardinals, the team announced Thursday.
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05/23/2013, RG III: Goal Week 1 but career comes first »»
Robert Griffin III says he cried after his knee surgery and changed his cellphone passcode to the date of the Washington Redskins season opener as he began his rehabilitation process.
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05/23/2013, Redskins' Garcon had surgery on labrum »»
Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon had surgery for a torn labrum after the season but his recovery has been "unbelievable," Mike Shanahan said Thursday.
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05/23/2013, Father wants RG III to throw more, run less »»
Robert Griffin III's father believes the Washington Redskins should devise an offensive game plan that has his son passing more and running less.
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05/23/2013, Jones: Garrett not coaching for his job in '13 »»
Dallas Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones said coach Jason Garrett is not coaching for his job in 2013 despite coming off consecutive 8-8 seasons.
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05/23/2013, Rodgers wants Pack to retire Favre's No. 4 »»
Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday that it's time for the "healing process to begin" between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre, adding that he hopes the quarterback's No. 4 can be retired by the team before he is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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05/23/2013, Norris lauds Tebow, urges Jags to sign him »»
When Chuck Norris watches Tim Tebow he sees a version of himself on the football field and as such, the ultimate tough guy has come to the defense of the beleaguered quarterback in an online column.
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05/23/2013, Weeden headed to Okla. to aid relief effort »»
Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden is heading home to help his cherished Oklahoma heal.
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05/23/2013, Report: DUI charge for Titans' Barden tossed »»
Brandon Barden's DUI charge reportedly was dismissed Thursday when the arresting officer didn't appear for the Tennessee Titans tight end's hearing in a Georgia courtroom.
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05/23/2013, Panthers confirm signing of top pick Lotulelei »»
The Panthers announced they've signed first-round draft pick Star Lotulelei and third-round selection Edmund Kugbila. With the signings, Carolina's top three picks are now under contract.
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05/23/2013, Giants re-sign Barden to bolster wideout depth »»
The New York Giants re-signed wide receiver Ramses Barden on Thursday.
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05/23/2013, Eagles TE Casey undergoes scope on knee »»
Philadelphia Eagles tight end James Casey tweeted Thursday that he has had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and expects to be back practicing in two weeks.
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05/23/2013, Giants' Hynoski needs surgery to repair knee »»
Giants fullback Henry Hynoski, who injured his left knee Wednesday during OTAs, will have surgery Friday.
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05/23/2013, Pats' Brady not surprised Welker left team »»
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said on Thursday morning that Wes Welker's free-agent departure to the Denver Broncos did not come as a surprise, as he's played in the NFL long enough to understand the nature of the business.
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05/22/2013, Crabtree has surgery for torn Achillies »»
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree has undergone surgery for a torn Achillies, a league source confirmed to ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.
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05/21/2013, Edwards: Top 20 coaches of all time »»
Most modern coaches have long way to go to catch the greats
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05/21/2013, Garber: Roots of NFL coaching trees run deep »»
NFL's DNA flows through branches that connect game's past to its present
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NBA Headlines
05/23/2013, Krzyzewski to return as coach of Team USA »»
Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team.
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05/23/2013, Source: Knicks' Smith slowed by knee pain »»
New York Knicks sixth man J.R. Smith played in the postseason with fluid in his left knee, a league source confirmed.
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05/23/2013, LeBron says Jordan's scouting report wrong »»
LeBron James thinks Michael Jordan's scouting report on him is wrong. And James keeps proving it.
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05/23/2013, Sources: Mavs mulling Howard sweepstakes »»
The Dallas Mavericks, with their first lottery draft pick in a dozen years firmly in hand, have their eyes on Dwight Howard.
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05/23/2013, LeBron unanimous, Kobe on All-NBA first team »»
LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection.
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05/23/2013, LeBron rescues Heat with OT winner in Game 1 »»
LeBron James made a layup as time expired in overtime, and the Miami Heat found a way to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wild Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night.
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05/23/2013, Source: Carmelo has small tear in shoulder »»
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony suffered a small left shoulder tear late in the regular season that was revealed during an MRI on Wednesday, a league source confirmed.
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05/22/2013, Vinny Del Negro out as Clippers head coach »»
Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after their first-round playoff exit.
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05/22/2013, GM: Cavs will listen to offers for No. 1 pick »»
It's been 20 years since the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft was traded, when the Orlando Magic moved Chris Webber, but it's possible that streak could end this year.
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05/22/2013, Cavs win NBA draft lottery; Magic get 2nd pick »»
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won the 2013 NBA draft lottery.
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05/22/2013, Spurs' Parker getting MRI on ailing left calf »»
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker plans to have an MRI on Thursday on his troublesome left calf, although he doesn't expect to miss any playing time in the Western Conference finals.
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05/22/2013, Jackson: Told by GM of D'Antoni, 'I laughed' »»
When Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak called Phil Jackson to tell him the Lakers were hiring Mike D'Antoni instead of him he responded the only way he knew how. "I laughed," Jackson says.
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05/22/2013, Spurs outlast Grizzlies in OT, grab 2-0 lead »»
Tony Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Tim Duncan scored San Antonio's first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-89 on Tuesday
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05/21/2013, Boeheim: Melo needs better supporting cast »»
Jim Boeheim is convinced Carmelo Anthony will continue to fall short of a championship if the New York Knicks maintain the core of their current lineup.
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05/21/2013, Durant to donate $1M to OKC tornado relief »»
Oklahoma City isn't just a place where Thunder star Kevin Durant lives these days. It's home.
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05/20/2013, Ford: Winners from NBA draft combine »»
Tim Hardaway Jr., Shane Larkin, Steven Adams all significantly improved their draft stock with impressive performances at the NBA draft combine.
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05/17/2013, NBA Draft Combine Recap »»
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MLB Headlines
05/23/2013, Rangers release veteran Lowe, sign Teahen »»
The Texas Rangers have placed right-hander Derek Lowe on unconditional release waivers and signed utility man Mark Teahen (TEA-en) to a minor league contract.
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05/23/2013, Elbow setback costs D-backs' Eaton 3 weeks »»
The Arizona Diamondbacks say outfielder Adam Eaton's injured left elbow has an irritation but no structural damage.
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05/23/2013, NL West: Team targets for '13 draft »»
The needs, desires and impulses of every team in advance of the 2013 draft
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05/23/2013, Cards' Garcia (shoulder) headed for surgery »»
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jaime Garcia needs season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
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05/23/2013, Red Sox avoid sweep behind Buchholz, Ortiz »»
Clay Buchholz pitched five-hit ball over seven innings to improve to 7-0, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
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05/23/2013, Astros vendor fired for snow cones in bathroom »»
A vendor at Houston's Minute Maid Park has been fired after a fan filmed him taking a tray of snow cones into a stadium bathroom and putting it on the floor of the stall while using the facilities.
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05/23/2013, Francona expects emotional Fenway return »»
Indians manager Terry Francona is bracing for a lump in his throat and maybe a tear or two.
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05/23/2013, ChiSox's Danks set for first start in 12 months »»
The Chicago White Sox announced Wednesday night that starting pitcher John Danks will come off the disabled list and make his first start in more than a year.
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05/23/2013, Phillies' Utley to have MRI on sore ribcage »»
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley is scheduled for an MRI Thursday on his sore ribcage.
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05/22/2013, Baseball Tonight Minute »»
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05/22/2013, Yanks' Kuroda hit in calf with liner, later leaves »»
The New York Yankees suffered yet another injury on Wednesday night when Hiroki Kuroda was forced out of his start against the Baltimore Orioles due to a bruised right calf.
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05/22/2013, Mattingly criticizes Dodgers before victory »»
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly criticized his team and benched All-Star right fielder Andre Ethier, then watched Los Angeles beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 Wednesday.
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05/22/2013, Nats' closer calls out Harper's OF positioning »»
Washington Nationals closer Rafael Soriano questioned Bryce Harper's defensive positioning on Tuesday, claiming that the star right fielder should have been in a better position to make a game-saving catch against the San Francisco Giants.
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05/22/2013, Orioles to call up pitching prospect Gausman »»
Before deciding to promote Kevin Gausman to the big leagues, Baltimore Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette considered, then dismissed, the potential downside of the move.
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05/22/2013, Canseco accused of sexual assault in Vegas »»
Former baseball slugger Jose Canseco Jr. has been accused of sexual assault in Las Vegas, in an investigation that the former baseball slugger made public with postings on a social media website claiming that a woman falsely accused him of rape.
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05/22/2013, Sox's Dunn makes cut in McConaughey movie »»
Adam Dunn's acting debut is scheduled to hit movie screens this fall as the Chicago White Sox power hitter found out he made the final cut of a film that could generate some Oscar buzz.
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05/22/2013, Brewers' Lohse (elbow) will miss next start »»
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Kyle Lohse will miss his next start due to soreness and irritation in his elbow, manager Ron Roenicke said Wednesday.
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NHL Headlines
05/23/2013, Avs reach agreement with Roy as next coach »»
Patrick Roy will become the next head coach of the Colorado Avalanche, the team announced Thursday.
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05/23/2013, Richards healthy scratch for Rangers' Game 4 »»
Veteran center and alternate captain Brad Richards will be a healthy scratch Thursday night as the Rangers face elimination against the Boston Bruins in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden.
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05/23/2013, Pens erupt for 4 in 3rd period, take 3-1 lead »»
Jarome Iginla and James Neal each scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Ottawa Senators 7-3 on Wednesday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
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05/22/2013, Canucks fire coach Vigneault after 7 seasons »»
The Vancouver Canucks have fired coach Alain Vigneault on Wednesday.
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05/22/2013, Defenseman Sutton retires after 15 seasons »»
Veteran defenseman Andy Sutton has retired, ending a 15-year career beset by injuries.
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05/21/2013, Predators hire Housley after Horachek fired »»
The Nashville Predators have hired Phil Housley as an assistant coach to fill the spot left open by the firing of associate coach Peter Horachek after nine seasons with the franchise.
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05/21/2013, Jackets see 13 percent increase in ticket sales »»
Winning makes everything easier, particularly selling tickets.
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05/20/2013, Ducks' Beauchemin has surgery on ligament »»
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin has undergone successful reconstructive surgery on a ligament in his right knee.
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05/20/2013, Sabres re-sign forward Scott to 1-year contract »»
The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed rugged fourth-line forward John Scott to a one-year contract.
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05/19/2013, Sweden wins worlds on home ice; U.S. third »»
Sweden became the first home team to win the world hockey championships in 27 years, beating Switzerland 5-1 on Sunday.
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05/19/2013, NHL fines Sharks $100K for GM's comments »»
The NHL fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's comments criticizing the league for forward Raffi Torres' suspension for the rest of the second round of the playoffs.
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05/18/2013, Canes' Eric Staal to miss 3 months for knee »»
The Carolina Hurricanes say they expect captain Eric Staal to be ready to start next season after suffering a scary-looking knee injury during an international tournament.
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05/17/2013, GM: Sharks' Torres won't appeal suspension »»
Raffi Torres, who was suspended for the rest of San Jose's second-round playoff series against Los Angeles, has decided not to appeal, Sharks general manager Doug Wilson announced Friday in a detailed statement.
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05/17/2013, Quenneville among three Jack Adams finalists »»
Joel Quenneville, Bruce Boudreau and Paul MacLean are finalists for the Jack Adams Award, given to the head coach who has contributed most to his team's success.
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05/17/2013, Crosby backs review in delay-of-game penalties »»
Count Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby among those who would like to see the NHL use video replay to confirm the accuracy of delay of game penalties.
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Golf Headlines
05/23/2013, Memorial hoping to cut down on fans' cell use »»
Almost every pro golfer has a story about an ill-timed phone ring or camera click that ruined a shot.
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05/23/2013, Tiger: 'Time to move on,' Garcia apologizes »»
Sergio Garcia on Wednesday afternoon apologized for insensitive remarks directed at Tiger Woods, saying his comments were "totally stupid and out of place."
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05/23/2013, Euro Tour CEO sorry for 'colored' comment »»
The head of the European golf tour has apologized for using the term "colored" during a live television interview in which he was reacting to the spat between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia.
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05/22/2013, USC women surge to 12-shot NCAA golf lead »»
Annie Park shot a 5-under 67 and Southern California had a record-setting 12-under total Wednesday to open a 12-stroke lead during the second round of the NCAA Women's Golf Championships.
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05/22/2013, Fowler planning $100K donation to Okla. relief »»
Rickie Fowler is encouraging fans attending the Colonial to contribute to relief efforts after the deadly tornado this week in Oklahoma.
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05/22/2013, Clark: 'Sleepless nights' due to anchoring ban »»
Tim Clark considers his future in golf uncertain now that the game's two governing bodies have outlawed the anchored putting stroke.
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05/22/2013, Rain reduces LPGA's Bahamas stop to 54 holes »»
The LPGA Tour's first trip to Paradise Island is being cut short by rain.
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05/22/2013, McIlroy says he is still friends with McDowell »»
Rory McIlroy has dispelled any split in his relationship with longtime friend Graeme McDowell.
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05/22/2013, Els says he can adjust to short putter again »»
Ernie Els is ready to "play ball" even without a long putter.
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05/22/2013, Guan, 14, pulls out of qualifying for U.S. Open »»
Guan Tianlang has decided not to try to play in the U.S. Open.
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05/21/2013, Crowne Plaza Invitational experts' picks »»
Crowne Plaza Invitational experts' picks
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05/21/2013, Armchair rules officials on up after Tiger drop »»
The number of people calling PGA Tour events after seeing possible rules violations has gone up since Tiger Woods took what turned out to be an illegal drop at the Masters. That doesn't mean the number of violations is increasing.
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05/21/2013, Golf bans anchor putting, cites 'free swing' »»
Golf's governing bodies on Tuesday announced that anchoring the club in making a stroke will be banned, effective Jan. 1, 2016.
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05/21/2013, Tiger to play Begay charity event in August »»
Tiger Woods is returning again to play a charity event hosted by Notah Begay III, his former teammate at Stanford.
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05/21/2013, Europe captain will add 3rd pick for Ryder Cup »»
Europe captain Paul McGinley has given himself an extra pick for next year's Ryder Cup, copying American counterpart Tom Watson's decision to choose three players.
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05/20/2013, Tiger: No reconciliation sought with Sergio »»
Tiger Woods gave a one-word answer Monday to a question about whether he had sought out Sergio Garcia in the aftermath of their Players Championship spat to clear the air.
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Poker Headlines
05/22/2013, The Curious Case of Poker Pro Phil Ivey's Punto Banco Rake »»
Last August, in Britain's oldest private gambling club, the professional poker player and gambler Phil Ivey went on a hot streak. It was his second ni...
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05/22/2013, The Poker Edge »»
Andrew Feldman talks to Chris Moneymaker and Eric Raskin about the 2003 WSOP Championship. Plus, Greg Merson on life a year removed from winning the 2...
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05/21/2013, WSOP 2013 - Matt Glantz and Allen Bari's Fantasy Poker Guide »»
Editor's note: Matt Glantz will be one of the drafters in ESPN.com's Fantasy Poker draft that will be held later this week. To assist in his preparati...
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05/17/2013, The oral history of the 2003 World Series of Poker, in which Chris Moneymaker turned $39 into $2.5 million »»
The oral history of the 2003 World Series of Poker, in which an amateur named Moneymaker turned $39 into $2.5 million and the poker boom was born.
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05/16/2013, The Poker Edge »»
Andrew Feldman speaks to Jason Mercier who recaps his success on the EPT and looks ahead to a full schedule at the WSOP.
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05/14/2013, Mason and Ireland: 5/14 [hr2] »»
Former Laker and new LA D-Fenders coach Mark "Mad Dog" Madsen joins Steve & John to talk about coming back to Los Angeles. Also, Phil Ivey wants his $...
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05/14/2013, Mason and Ireland: 5/14 [hr1] »»
Steve & John discuss professional poker player Phil Ivey suing a casino for not giving him the $12 million he won from them, but the casino says he ch...
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05/14/2013, Steve O'Dwyer wins EPT Grand Final main event »»
The main event at the EPT Grand Final struggled in attendance, but the final table made poker enthusiasts around the world forget about the 20 percent...
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05/08/2013, The Nuts - Poker Player Rankings forApril 2013 »»
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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05/06/2013, The Poker Edge 5-6 »»
ESPN.com's Andrew Feldman checks in with Daniel Negreanu while in Monte Carlo to discuss his list of 2013 goals after his APAC Main Event win.
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05/01/2013, Ultimate Poker launches first legal online poker site in Nevada »»
It's been just over two years since the poker world was rocked by "Black Friday" on April 15, 2011. After the Department of Justice indicted 11 key p...
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04/19/2013, Education at the heart of Alex Masek's poker success »»
You may not have heard a lot about Alex Masek, but the six-time WSOP Circuit champion is the player that everyone is chasing this spring
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04/15/2013, WSOP Asia-Pacific 2013 - Daniel Negreanu wins main event »»
Daniel Negreanu earned his fifth WSOP bracelet and AU$1 million in the 2013 WSOP Asia Pacific main event.
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04/11/2013, Time for Guillermo Rigondeaux to go all-in against Nonito Donaire »»
Can a reunion with his former trainer take Guillermo Rigondeaux to the top? A win over Nonito Donaire would shut his critics up.
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04/10/2013, WSOP Asia-Pacific 2013 - Phil Ivey wins ninth WSOP bracelet »»
Phil Ivey defeated one of the toughest fields at WSOP-APAC in the mixed game event to win his ninth career WSOP bracelet.
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Autos Headlines
05/23/2013, NHRA star Brown to test Toyota stock car »»
NHRA star Antron Brown wants to give left turns a shot.
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05/22/2013, Jarrett, Maurice Petty enter NASCAR HOF »»
NASCAR honored a pair of its most famous and successful families with inductions into the Hall of Fame on Wednesday.
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05/22/2013, Jarrett, Maurice Petty enter NASCAR HOF »»
NASCAR honored a pair of its most famous and successful families with inductions into the Hall of Fame on Wednesday.
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05/22/2013, Patrick staying positive amid struggles on track »»
Danica Patrick refuses to get down on herself even though her first full season on the Sprint Cup series has been a struggle.
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05/21/2013, Schrader becomes oldest ARCA series winner »»
Longtime NASCAR driver Ken Schrader became the oldest winner in ARCA Racing Series history Sunday, dominating the Menards 200 at Toledo Speedway.
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05/21/2013, Jimmie Talks Record Win, Commercial »»
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05/21/2013, Report: Smith discusses moving Charlotte race »»
The chairman of Speedway Motorsports Inc. is so determined to get a second Sprint Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway that he may be willing to give up a date at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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05/21/2013, Annett back 9 races after Daytona wreck »»
Michael Annett has been medically cleared to return for Saturday's Nationwide Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway after being sidelined for eight races.
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05/20/2013, Johnson eases to record 4th All-Star victory »»
Jimmie Johnson became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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05/18/2013, Brother: Severe pain cause of Trickle's suicide »»
Short-track legend Dick Trickle wouldn't have committed suicide were he not in such severe pain, his brother told ESPN.com on Friday.
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05/17/2013, Ky. Busch wins in Charlotte, ends Truck skid »»
Kyle Busch showed he can still be dominant in the NASCAR Truck Series, even when facing adversity.
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05/17/2013, Kyle Busch 'understands' if Kahne retaliates »»
Kyle Busch jokingly says he wouldn't blame Kasey Kahne for intentionally wrecking him in Saturday night's Sprint All-Star race -- or any upcoming event.
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05/16/2013, Stolen team trailer leads to Truck Series feud »»
A missing trailer has sparked a feud in NASCAR's Truck Series.
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05/16/2013, NASCAR lifts pit speed limit for All-Star race »»
Speeding on pit road is now legal -- at least in qualifying for Saturday's Sprint All-Star race.
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05/13/2013, Kenseth passes Ky. Busch to win Southern 500 »»
Matt Kenseth passed his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch with 13 laps to go to win his first Southern 500 on Saturday night.
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05/10/2013, NASCAR's lack of response peeves Newman »»
Ryan Newman said he has tried to contact NASCAR about his concerns following a late-race accident at Talladega Superspeedway and has not heard from them.
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Tennis Headlines
05/23/2013, Canada teen Bouchard gains Strasbourg semis »»
Third-seeded Alize Cornet and Canadian teenager Eugenie Bouchard won in straight sets Thursday to reach the semifinals of the Strasbourg International.
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05/23/2013, Del Potro, Fish, Baker out of French Open »»
Seventh-ranked Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina has pulled out of the upcoming French Open because of a respiratory virus.
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05/23/2013, Qualifier Pella advances to Duesseldorf semis »»
Qualifier Guido Pella of Argentina advanced to his first semifinal match on the ATP Tour by beating seventh-seeded Viktor Troicki 7-6 (5), 7-5 in the Power Horse Cup on Thursday.
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05/23/2013, Querrey loses to Roger-Vasselin at Nice Open »»
American Sam Querrey was eliminated from the quarterfinals of the Open de Nice on Thursday, losing to French wild-card entry Edouard Roger-Vasselin 3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-1.
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05/21/2013, Murray out of French Open due to back injury »»
Andy Murray withdrew from the French Open on Tuesday because of a chronic back injury and will now focus on preparing for the start of the grass-court season next month.
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05/21/2013, Bryant: Wawrinka, Isner among the vulnerables »»
The big four are the big four. Yawn. We know where to find them deep into the majors. If you want intrigue, though, look no further than these unpredictable outsiders.
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05/20/2013, Serena, Nadal cruise to Italian Open titles »»
Serena Williams won her fourth consecutive title of the year in dominating fashion Sunday, beating third-seeded Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 in the Italian Open final, while Rafael Nadal beat rival Roger Federer in the men's final by the identical score.
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05/20/2013, Serena, Nadal cruise to Italian Open titles »»
Serena Williams won her fourth consecutive title of the year in dominating fashion Sunday, beating third-seeded Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 in the Italian Open final, while Rafael Nadal beat rival Roger Federer in the men's final by the identical score.
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05/18/2013, Sharapova withdraws prior to quarter in Rome »»
Two-time defending champion Maria Sharapova has withdrawn before her Italian Open quarterfinal match against seventh-seeded Sara Errani because of illness.
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05/17/2013, US Open tennis exclusively on ESPN in '15 »»
The U.S. Open tennis tournament will be aired exclusively on ESPN networks beginning with the 2015 tournament.
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05/16/2013, Nadal whips Wawrinka to win 5th title of year »»
Rafael Nadal won his fifth title since returning from a knee injury by beating Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2, 6-4 Sunday for the Madrid Open championship.
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05/16/2013, Serena subdues Sharapova for 50th career title »»
Serena Williams is still No. 1, and has No. 50 to go along with it.
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05/15/2013, ITF: Brazilian player served doping suspension »»
The ITF says Brazilian tennis player Fernando Romboli has completed an 8.5-month suspension for a doping violation.
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05/14/2013, Tomic father's Madrid hearing delayed until Oct. »»
A Madrid court has postponed the trial of the father of Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic because the victim of an alleged assault was unable to attend a hearing.
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05/12/2013, Rovello, men's tennis player at Oregon, drowns »»
The University of Oregon says that tennis player Alex Rovello died in a diving accident Saturday at Tamolitch Falls in the Willamette National Forest.
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05/08/2013, Singapore to host WTA finale from 2014-18 »»
Eyeing a stronger presence in Asia, the WTA is moving its season-ending championships to Singapore for 2014-18 in a five-year deal worth more than $70 million.
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05/06/2013, Venus, Roddick join WTT ownership group »»
Venus Williams and Andy Roddick were just kids when they got their first taste of World Team Tennis.
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Boxing Headlines
05/23/2013, Cotto targeting Sept. 28 for possible return »»
Miguel Cotto, the Puerto Rican superstar and former three-division titleholder, is planning on a fall return.
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05/22/2013, Promoter postpones London card until July 20 »»
Promoter Frank Warren announced Wednesday that his card at London's Wembley Arena on June 15 has been postponed until July 20.
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05/22/2013, Mosley outpoints Cano for 1st win in 4 years »»
Shane Mosley unanimously outpointed Mexico's Pablo Cano on Saturday night to win for the first time in four years.
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05/22/2013, Dominant Matthysse stops Peterson in 3rd »»
Lucas Matthysse stopped Lamont Peterson in the third round Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in a matchup of junior-welterweight champions.
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05/22/2013, Making The Rounds »»
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05/21/2013, Andrade to have 1st world title shot on July 6 »»
Junior middleweight Demetrius Andrade, a 2008 U.S. Olympian and former world amateur champion from Providence, R.I., is headed to Ukraine for his first world title shot this summer.
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05/20/2013, Geale to make middleweight defense in U.S. »»
Middleweight titlist Daniel Geale, the No. 1 active fighter in Australia, is coming stateside to make his fifth defense when he faces England's Darren Barker on Aug. 17.
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05/20/2013, Alexander was fighting with broken hand »»
Welterweight titlist Devon Alexander thought he had suffered a broken left hand in the first round of his first defense, which came against Lee Purdy on Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., and he was right.
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05/19/2013, Alexander pounds Purdy to gain TKO victory »»
Devon Alexander injured his left hand Saturday, but he did so by throwing lots of punches, earning him a TKO over Lee Purdy and proving he can excite.
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05/19/2013, Verdejo stops Page, wins junior lightweight fight »»
Junior lightweight prospect Felix Verdejo stopped Corben Page in the fourth round on Saturday night at Ruben Zayas-Montanez Coliseum.
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05/17/2013, Jones beats Lebedev, wins cruiserweight belt »»
Guillermo Jones of Panama regained the WBA cruiserweight title in his first fight since 2011, stopping local favorite Denis Lebedev in the 11th round Friday night.
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05/17/2013, Povetkin stops Wawrzyk to retain WBA belt »»
Unbeaten Alexander Povetkin retained his WBA heavyweight belt Friday night, stopping Polish challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round for his fourth successful title defense.
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05/15/2013, Prospect Love fails drug test after Rosado fight »»
Middleweight prospect J'Leon Love failed a drug test following his controversial 10-round unanimous decision win against Gabriel Rosado on May 4.
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05/15/2013, SI: Mayweather top-paid U.S. athlete in '13 »»
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the highest-earning athlete in American sports for the second straight year.
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05/15/2013, British medalist Campbell set for pro debut »»
Luke Campbell, who became the first British boxer to win a bantamweight Olympic gold medal in more than 100 years in London last summer, will make his professional debut July 13.
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05/15/2013, Guerrero pleads to lesser charge in N.Y. court »»
Welterweight contender Robert Guerrero, facing up to four years in prison for carrying an unloaded gun in a New York airport, had his case dismissed on Tuesday after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct in New York State Supreme Court for Queens County.
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Soccer Headlines
05/23/2013, Hoffenheim 3-1 Kaiserslautern: Relegation play-off »»
Hoffenheim 3-1 Kaiserslautern: Relegation play-off
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05/23/2013, Weidenfeller bullish ahead of final »»
Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller has vowed to kicker that his side will be fully prepared for whatever Bayern Munich throw at them in Saturday's Champions League final.
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05/23/2013, Doping is not an issue in football, Xavi says »»
Barcelona star Xavi Hernandez has told FIFA.com that he welcomes improved doping controls but does not believe it is an issue in football.
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05/23/2013, Madrid move first in race to sign Isco from Malaga »»
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05/23/2013, Benitez could be tempted by PSG job »»
Rafael Benitez would be interested in any offer to fill Carlo Ancelotti's shoes at Paris Saint-Germain, according to a member of Chelsea's coaching staff.
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05/23/2013, Milan Ultras call for Allegri to keep job »»
AC Milan ultras have called on the club's president Silvio Berlusconi to leave manager Massimiliano Allegri in charge.
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05/23/2013, UEFA ratifies minimum 10-match ban for racism »»
Racist abuse by players or officials will carry a minimum 10-match suspension, the UEFA executive committee has confirmed.
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05/23/2013, Emmanuel Frimpong goes under the knife »»
Arsenal have announced that midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong has undergone knee surgery and is set to be out for around two months.
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05/23/2013, Europa winners to get Champions League place »»
UEFA is set to announce on Friday a change to Europa League rules which will award the winners a place in the Champions League.
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05/23/2013, Benteke hints at exit from Aston Villa »»
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05/23/2013, Martinez still undecided on Wigan future »»
It remains unclear whether Roberto Martinez will still be the Wigan Athletic manager next season, with the Spaniard saying he has yet to make a decision on his future.
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05/23/2013, Schweini eager to right UCL wrongs »»
Bastian Schweinsteiger has said in the Sun that he is motivated by last season's Champions League final loss against Chelsea ahead of Saturday's showdown with Borussia Dortmund.
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College Basketball Headlines
05/23/2013, Coach K calls Team USA 'ultimate honor' »»
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski just couldn't pass on "the ultimate honor" of representing his country again as the U.S. men's national team coach.
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05/23/2013, Elon joining Colonial in latest expansion move »»
Elon is joining the Colonial Athletic Association for the 2014-15 season.
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05/23/2013, Oladipo, Zeller can have a Wade effect »»
Dwyane Wade's impact on Marquette lasted far longer than his playing career. Victor Oladipo and Cody Zeller have the same opportunity at Indiana, writes Andy Katz.
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05/22/2013, SF Pinson commits to play for in-state Heels »»
Greensboro native Theo Pinson, the No. 13 player in the ESPN 60, has chosen to stay in-state, as he committed to North Carolina on Wednesday afternoon.
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05/22/2013, Florida F Yeguete has surgery on right knee »»
Florida Gators senior forward Will Yeguete underwent arthroscopic surgery Wednesday morning to clean up his right knee, the school announced.
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05/22/2013, Vanderbilt blocks Jeter from transferring to Pitt »»
Vanderbilt is blocking one of its players from transferring to Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Tuesday.
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05/22/2013, UConn reinstates Wolf after charges dropped »»
Connecticut center Enosch Wolf has been reinstated to the team following a decision last month by prosecutors to drop charges in a domestic violence case.
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05/21/2013, Boeheim: Melo needs better supporting cast »»
Jim Boeheim is convinced Carmelo Anthony will continue to fall short of a championship if the New York Knicks maintain the core of their current lineup.
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05/21/2013, Pittsburgh highlights Legends Classic field »»
Pittsburgh, playing its first season in the Atlantic Coast Conference, highlights the teams that will play in the championship round of this year's Legends Classic at Barclays Center.
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05/20/2013, Black transfers to Kansas, can play right away »»
Memphis forward Tarik Black is transferring to Kansas and will be eligible to play immediately.
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05/20/2013, Montana lands Washington transfer Breunig »»
Montana men's basketball coach Wayne Tinkle has announced the signing of 6-foot-8 forward Martin Breunig, who is transferring from the University of Washington.
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05/20/2013, Ex-Rutgers coach Rice receiving counseling »»
Former Rutgers coach Mike Rice has spent the past two weeks at John Lucas' Wellness and Aftercare Program in Houston, Lucas told ESPN.com Monday.
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05/20/2013, Report: Coach K considering Team USA return »»
Mike Krzyzewski is in discussions to return as U.S. Olympic basketball coach through the Rio 2016 Olympics, according to SI.com.


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05/20/2013, Florida Intl. guard Smith transfers to Minnesota »»
Guard Malik Smith has signed his tender to transfer from Florida International to Minnesota.
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05/17/2013, Ex-coach Alford, New Mexico agree on buyout »»
The University of New Mexico says it has reached an agreement in principal with former basketball coach Steve Alford over his buyout.
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05/17/2013, Washington's Wilcox undergoes foot surgery »»
Washington guard C.J. Wilcox has undergone surgery on his left foot to stabilize a stress fracture that bothered him for much of his junior season.
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College Football Headlines
05/23/2013, Host Finebaum joining SEC Network, ESPN »»
Longtime Alabama sports talk show host Paul Finebaum is joining ESPN and the SEC Network.
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05/23/2013, Elon joining Colonial in latest expansion move »»
Elon is joining the Colonial Athletic Association for the 2014-15 season.
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05/23/2013, Ex-Penn State QB Bench transferring to USF »»
Former Penn State quarterback Steven Bench will transfer to the University of South Florida and is eligible to compete for the starting position this year.
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05/23/2013, Sims won't return to Houston for senior season »»
Houston running back Charles Sims released a statement Thursday saying he will not return to the Cougars for his final season and will explore his options.
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05/23/2013, Show cause of ex-Texas Southern coach upheld »»
The NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee has upheld a three-year show-cause order for former Texas Southern football coach Johnnie Cole.
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05/23/2013, Oregon releases additional docs in NCAA probe »»
Oregon received a formal notice of allegations in December related into the NCAA investigation into its use of recruiting services.
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05/23/2013, Ex-PSU prez seeks dismissal of criminal charges »»
Former Penn State President Graham Spanier has asked a county judge to throw out charges accusing him of helping cover up abuse allegations against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
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05/23/2013, College Football Conference Call »»
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05/22/2013, Harwell, nation's No. 2 WR in '11, off to Kansas »»
Wide receiver Nick Harwell is transferring to Kansas after spending three seasons at Miami of Ohio, where he set the school record with 219 yards receiving in a game as a freshman.
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05/21/2013, Lions launching Ford Field bowl, sources say »»
The Detroit Lions are expected to create and operate a new bowl game at Ford Field starting in 2014, which would eliminate the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl after this season, sources said Tuesday.
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05/20/2013, McCartney back on WVU roster after 6 months »»
Wide receiver Ivan McCartney is returning to West Virginia's roster six months after leaving the team.
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05/20/2013, Former Arkansas QB Mitchell picks NC State »»
Brandon Mitchell will enroll at NC State, the former Arkansas quarterback said Monday.
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05/20/2013, Federal judge weighs fate of Corbett lawsuit »»
Gov. Tom Corbett will learn within the next few weeks whether his federal lawsuit against the NCAA over the penalties handed down against Penn State will be allowed to continue, following a nearly two-hour hearing Monday in Harrisburg.
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05/20/2013, Sources: C-USA to put team in Military Bowl »»
Conference USA has struck a deal to put a team in the Military Bowl, sources said Monday.
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05/20/2013, QB Lunt mulls Illinois after visit, sources say »»
Former Oklahoma State quarterback Wes Lunt took an unofficial visit to Illinois at the end of last week and is sincerely considering transferring there, sources familiar with his option said Monday.
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05/16/2013, For Irish, may be BCS or bust for bowl spot »»
If Notre Dame does not qualify for a BCS bowl in 2013 and there are 70 bowl-eligible teams to fill all 35 bowls, the Fighting Irish could be left without a bowl.
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College Sports Headlines
05/23/2013, Elon joining Colonial in latest expansion move »»
Elon is joining the Colonial Athletic Association for the 2014-15 season.
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05/22/2013, USC women surge to 12-shot NCAA golf lead »»
Annie Park shot a 5-under 67 and Southern California had a record-setting 12-under total Wednesday to open a 12-stroke lead during the second round of the NCAA Women's Golf Championships.
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05/22/2013, Three finalists named for softball POY award »»
Tennessee's Raven Chavanne and Oklahoma's Lauren Chamberlain and Keilani Ricketts are the three finalists for USA Softball college player of the year, the Amateur Softball Association of America and USA Softball announced Wednesday.
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05/22/2013, 2013 NCAA men's lacrosse schedule »»
The NCAA men's lacrosse tournament field will be unveiled on Sunday night at 9 p.m. ET.
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05/21/2013, Virginia defeats UCLA to win men's tennis title »»
Mitchell Frank rallied in the decisive match and second-seeded Virginia defeated top-seeded UCLA 4-3 Tuesday to win its first NCAA men's tennis championship.
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05/21/2013, West Virginia baseball helps with tornado relief »»
Minutes after watching a deadly tornado sweep through Moore, Okla., on Monday, just a few miles from where they were staying for the tournament, the West Virginia Mountaineers were ready to help in the relief effort.
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05/21/2013, Big 12 delays baseball tournament in OKC »»
The Big 12 is delaying the start of its baseball tournament in Oklahoma City after this week's deadly tornado.
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05/19/2013, Denver edges UNC in lacrosse quarterfinals »»
Eric Law scored with 13 seconds left to cap Denver's big comeback in a 12-11 win over North Carolina in an NCAA lacrosse quarterfinal Sunday.
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05/17/2013, WCC extends deal with commish Zaninovich »»
West Coast Conference Commissioner Jamie Zaninovich has received a three-year contract extension that takes him through May 31, 2017.
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05/16/2013, Martin, first black athlete in SEC, dies at 66 »»
Tulane says former baseball player Stephen Martin Sr., the first black athlete to play any varsity sport in the Southeastern Conference, has died at age 66.
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05/16/2013, Rutgers hires Louisville's Hermann as AD »»
Rutgers has hired Louisville senior associate athletic director Julie Hermann as its new athletic director.
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05/16/2013, Mitrosilis: The regular-season Academy Awards »»
With the regular season's finale upon us, Teddy Mitrosilis recognizes the best in college baseball with the regular-season Academy Awards. Vanderbilt takes home Best Picture.
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05/14/2013, Hawaii drops name change; 'Rainbow' stays »»
Hawaii's athletic department is scrapping a plan to drop the word "Rainbow" from its men's teams' nicknames.
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05/13/2013, Virginia softball coach resigns after six seasons »»
Virginia athletic director Craig Littlepage says softball coach Eileen Schmidt has resigned.
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05/12/2013, NCAA softball tournament has 11 from SEC »»
Among the 64 teams competing in the NCAA softball tournament are 11 from the Southeastern Conference.
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05/12/2013, Rovello, men's tennis player at Oregon, drowns »»
The University of Oregon says that tennis player Alex Rovello died in a diving accident Saturday at Tamolitch Falls in the Willamette National Forest.
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05/12/2013, Bethune-Cookman sweeps PGA Minority titles »»
Bethune-Cookman rallied to win the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship on Sunday, and the Wildcats took their record 10th women's title on the first hole of a playoff with Texas-Pan American.
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