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Modell dies at 87; legacy depends on perspective
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:16PM September 06, 2012 CommentBALTIMORE (AP) — Art Modell's fingerprints can still be found all over the NFL.
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Pistorius surrenders another Paralympic title
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:09PM September 06, 2012 CommentLONDON (AP) — Oscar Pistorius lost another of his Paralympic titles, finishing fourth in the 100-meter final.
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NFL starting to ditch old paper playbooks
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:51PM September 06, 2012 CommentDENVER (AP) — The days of lugging around 500-page playbooks and stacks of DVDs are over for half of the players in the NFL.
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Confessions: Wall of silence in doping crumbling
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:26PM September 06, 2012 CommentBroaching the subject of doping in cycling used to cause riders to pedal for the hills. Now, some are lining up to speak out.
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Despite legacy, Modell still isn't in Hall of Fame
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:07PM September 06, 2012 CommentBALTIMORE (AP) — Art Modell died without gaining induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, presumably because one perceived misdeed overshadowed his numerous contributions to the NFL.
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RB Williams makes quick impact for No. 5 Oklahoma
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:56PM September 06, 2012 CommentNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — When Oklahoma experienced a mini-exodus at the running back position last year, the search for reinforcements began.
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Obama rally to add to Iowa rivalry weekend chaos
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:55PM September 06, 2012 CommentIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The hotels were completely booked, people from all over the state would be pouring into town and University of Iowa students and the city's police were preparing for one of the biggest weekends of the year.
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Contador leads Vuelta; Bennati wins 18th stage
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:36PM September 06, 2012 CommentVALLADOLID, Spain (AP) — Overall leader Alberto Contador moved closer to winning the race for a second time, while Daniele Bennati won the 18th stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Thursday.
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College football structure has NFL feel to it
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:21AM September 06, 2012 CommentFall football Saturdays look an awful lot like NFL Sundays, and not everyone is on board with the growing transformation.
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Former Ravens owner Art Modell hospitalized
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:03AM September 06, 2012 CommentBALTIMORE (AP) — Former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell was admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital on Wednesday.
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Valentine: Threat to punch radio host was a joke
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:31AM September 06, 2012 CommentSEATTLE (AP) — Boston manager Bobby Valentine insisted he wasn't serious Wednesday when he threatened to punch a talk-show host in the mouth.
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Replacement refs perform OK in season opener
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:46AM September 06, 2012 CommentEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The NFL kicked off the season with replacement referees and, for the most part, nothing seemed different.
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Federer loses to Berdych in US Open quarterfinals
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:37AM September 06, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — Roger Federer's famous forehand was off-target, and it didn't help matters that his opponent, Tomas Berdych, wasn't missing much.
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Cowboys Romp Past Giants 24-17 to Open Season
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:31AM September 06, 2012 CommentEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys waited all year for another shot at the New York Giants. When they got it in the 2012 season opener, they were ready.
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A's McCarthy hit by line drive in head vs. Angels
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:23PM September 05, 2012 CommentOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy left in the fourth inning of Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels after Erick Aybar's hard line drive ricocheted off the right-hander's head.
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Column: NFL calls the shots as new season begins
Tweet Share on Facebook 8:34PM September 05, 2012 CommentProof that the NFL really does care about the health of its players was offered up Wednesday by commissioner Roger Goodell with the announcement of a $30 million grant to study brain injuries.
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Injured QB back at practice for No. 9 Gamecocks
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:16PM September 05, 2012 CommentCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Injured quarterback Connor Shaw was back at practice Wednesday for No. 9 South Carolina.
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At forum, fans tell Goodell they want cheaper tix
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:13PM September 05, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — NFL fans want cheaper tickets for preseason games and an end to blackouts. They want to be online at the game. Fans up North are looking for more cold-weather Super Bowls, and maybe even a chance to host the draft.
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Roddick's career ends in 4th round of US Open
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:02PM September 05, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — Andy Roddick's career is over.
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Hamilton says Armstrong book provides relief
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:54PM September 05, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — At first, Tyler Hamilton was impressed with the power Lance Armstrong wielded in cycling circles, his ability to call the head of the international cycling federation at any time — and call him by his first name.
