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Faust: Harvard cheating not just a sports problem
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:46PM September 13, 2012 CommentBOSTON (AP) — Harvard President Drew Faust said Thursday that athletes should not be singled out for blame in what is believed to be the largest cheating scandal in the school's history. Nor are they being treated any differently in the investigation, she added.
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Muhammad Ali receives Liberty Medal in Philly
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:13PM September 13, 2012 CommentPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Boxing great Muhammad Ali was honored Thursday with the Liberty Medal for his longtime role outside the ring as a fighter for humanitarian causes, civil rights and religious freedom.
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Haskell Univ. responds to NAIA probation ruling
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:09PM September 13, 2012 CommentKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Haskell Indian Nations University has taken "corrective actions" to address concerns that led to its athletic programs being placed on probation this week through 2014, the Kansas school said in a statement released Thursday.
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IndyCar had good year but still has big challenges
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:52PM September 13, 2012 CommentFONTANA, Calif. (AP) — This season was long ago earmarked as the pivotal year for IndyCar to begin the long climb back into relevance.
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Column: 'Believe you're special.' Calhoun did.
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:43PM September 13, 2012 CommentIf you know Jim Calhoun, then you knew exactly what he was going to say on his last day as a coach. He got this far believing he could talk almost anyone into practically anything. He was not about to stop now.
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Teachers strike carries risks for young athletes
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:41PM September 13, 2012 CommentCHICAGO (AP) — Deandre Welch understands how a teachers strike might cause him to miss a few high school football practices and even a scheduled game. But the senior wide receiver certainly didn't think the walkout would threaten his plans to pay for college.
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2nd round play suspended because of strong winds
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:14PM September 13, 2012 CommentHOYLAKE, England (AP) — Play was suspended at the Women's British Open because of strong winds that disrupted the second round so badly that organizers declared early scores "null and void."
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Bettman says another NHL lockout looms
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:12PM September 13, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman maintains the league will lock out players Sunday if a new labor deal isn't reached, and star player Sidney Crosby isn't optimistic the season will start on time.
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UConn faces future with unproven head coach
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:33PM September 13, 2012 CommentSTORRS, Conn. (AP) — Kevin Ollie can win as many games, even as many national championships, as his predecessor and former coach did at Connecticut. But he can't transform the program. Jim Calhoun did that already.
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Claimants: Penn St. slow on Sandusky settlements
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:21PM September 13, 2012 CommentSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Nearly three months after Penn State said it wanted to settle "privately, expeditiously and fairly" with the boys Jerry Sandusky sexually abused, lawyers for the victims from his criminal case and other potential claimants say the school has not followed up with concrete action.
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Retired: UConn basketball coach Jim Calhoun quits
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:12PM September 13, 2012 CommentSTORRS, Conn. (AP) — As Jim Calhoun stood in his office at Gampel Pavilion, waiting for his final news conference as Connecticut's basketball coach, Pat Calhoun turned to her husband and gave him one final piece of advice.
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Hunter-Reay to discuss contract with Andretti
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:39PM September 13, 2012 CommentSANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — IndyCar championship contender Ryan Hunter-Reay said he expected to speak to team owner Michael Andretti on Thursday about his contract amid reports that he is being courted by Penske Racing.
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Vikings get a kick out of rookie Blair Walsh
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:28PM September 13, 2012 CommentEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Legend has it that Minnesota Vikings rookie kicker Blair Walsh made a 68-yard field goal in practice before the season started.
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WADA taking cautious approach on cycling amnesty
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:00PM September 13, 2012 CommentLONDON (AP) — The World Anti-Doping Agency would consider an amnesty for riders who confess to drug offenses even though the proposal by cycling's ruling body would take the sports world into "uncharted territory."
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Bulls G Rose says knee's improving
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:50PM September 13, 2012 CommentCHICAGO (AP) — Derrick Rose couldn't hold it in.
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Study: NFL draws best grade for diversity hiring
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:42PM September 13, 2012 CommentORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NFL received its highest grade for diversity hiring practices but still has work to do.
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Berry vs Johnson gives subplot to Chiefs vs Bills
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:03PM September 13, 2012 CommentKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Eric Berry never saw the hit coming until it was too late.
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Number of no-huddle offenses on the rise
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:52PM September 13, 2012 CommentTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Rich Rodriguez worked on the defensive side of the ball as a player and assistant, so when he became the head coach at Glenville State, his offensive goal was simple: Make it as difficult to defend as possible.
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AP source: Goodell to meet Monday with Vilma
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:22PM September 13, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will meet Monday with Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma to discuss Vilma's suspension that was temporarily lifted last week.
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FA apologizes for part in Hillsborough tragedy
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:51AM September 13, 2012 CommentLONDON (AP) — The English Football Association apologized Thursday to the city of Liverpool and the families of 96 fans who died in the Hillsborough stadium tragedy in 1989, Britain's worst sports disaster.
