Sports News
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Column: Much ado in NFL and England on handshakes
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:37PM September 14, 2012 CommentThis weekend, the two kinds of football played on opposite shores of the Atlantic for once have a shared fascination — handshakes.
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Spain sweeps US in singles for 2-0 Davis Cup lead
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:22PM September 14, 2012 CommentGIJON, Spain (AP) — Even without facing Rafael Nadal, the United States is on the brink of elimination by the clay-court masters from Spain.
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College football's top coach does it different
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:17PM September 14, 2012 CommentCOLLEGEVILLE, Minn. (AP) — Football at St. John's University stands out. There's no tackling at practice or lengthy calisthenics. No whistles or wind sprints. No captains either, unless you count the honor shared by the seniors.
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NHL, Union Have Contact, But No Talks Scheduled
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:12AM September 14, 2012 Comment
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, right, and Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby skate during the second period of the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game.
NEW YORK (AP) — With a lockout drawing ever closer, the NHL and the players' union are in touch with each other after a day of internal meetings.
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Packers run fake FG, beat Bears 23-10
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:28AM September 14, 2012 CommentGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Four days after starting the season with a demoralizing defeat, Clay Matthews and the Green Bay Packers looked every bit like the team they were expected to be this season.
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For Muhammad Ali, a Liberty Medal in Philly
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:39AM September 14, 2012 CommentPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Retired boxing champ Muhammad Ali was known as "The Greatest" inside the ring. But some say the moniker has been even more fitting in the years since he hung up his gloves.
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Jamison leads Rutgers to 23-13 victory over USF
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:28AM September 14, 2012 CommentTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jawan Jamison doesn't mind the comparisons to a young Ray Rice. At Rutgers, they're inevitable.
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Orioles defeat Rays 3-2 in 14 innings
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:01PM September 13, 2012 CommentBALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have too much else going on to be overly excited about ending their miserable run of 14 consecutive losing seasons.
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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.
