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Urlacher discusses knee surgery
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:11PM August 16, 2012 CommentBOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) — Expect to see Brian Urlacher on the field for the Chicago Bears' season opener.
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Williams sisters advance, Andy Murray upset
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:31PM August 16, 2012 CommentMASON, Ohio (AP) — Serena and Venus Williams moved into the quarterfinals of the Western & Southern Open by handling the afternoon heat, humidity and wind. The conditions were too much for Andy Murray.
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MLB owners approve sale of Padres
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:49PM August 16, 2012 CommentDENVER (AP) — The O'Malleys are back in the baseball business.
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Pettersen in comfort zone in Safeway Classic
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:14PM August 16, 2012 CommentNORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) — Suzann Pettersen hopes to make herself right at home again in the Safeway Classic.
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Carl Pettersson takes 1-shot lead at Wyndham
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:09PM August 16, 2012 CommentGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — If any member's bounces went Carl Pettersson's way Thursday at Sedgefield Country Club, well, there's a good reason for that.
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Already great, Hernandez joins pitching elite
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:27PM August 16, 2012 CommentSEATTLE (AP) — Gloves went flying into the air. Players screamed and celebrated, bouncing around the grass with unabashed joy.
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Rangers avoid 4-game sweep, beating Yankees 10-6
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:56PM August 16, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — These romps around the bases fit the Texas Rangers just fine.
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Redskins RB Royster makes bid for starting job
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:43PM August 16, 2012 CommentASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Evan Royster is riding a two-game 100-yard streak. He put up 113 in the Washington Redskins' season finale a year ago. He ran for an impressive 132 the week before that.
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Badgers aim high, need new QB and Ball bounceback
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:51PM August 16, 2012 CommentMADISON, Wis. (AP) — With a pair of division heavyweights facing postseason bans, a lot of things would have to go wrong for Wisconsin to miss out on another trip to the Big Ten title game. And even after recent off-the-field drama involving star running back Montee Ball, Bret Bielema's team has its eyes on even bigger goals.
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Experts: Ex-PSU president could still face charges
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:24PM August 16, 2012 CommentHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Penn State's ousted university president is quietly awaiting a decision on whether he will face criminal prosecution in the Jerry Sandusky scandal while two former subordinates fight charges they tried to cover up the former defensive coordinator's sexual molestation of boys.
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US beats Mexico in Mexico for 1st time
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:53PM August 16, 2012 CommentMEXICO CITY (AP) — The United States defied expectations — and a rowdy crowd elated by Mexico's Olympic gold — to break a 75-year winless streak at its neighboring rival with an 80th minute goal and a series of saves that delivered a 1-0 victory.
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Auriemma: No interest in coaching at 2016 Olympics
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:52PM August 16, 2012 CommentSTORRS, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma said he has no interest in returning as head coach of the U.S. national team for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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Huskers seek end to 12-year league-title drought
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:17AM August 16, 2012 CommentLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A year after being picked by many to win the Big Ten in its first season in the conference, Nebraska isn't even the favorite in its division.
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Giants' Cabrera suspended for positive drug test
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:09AM August 16, 2012 CommentSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Melky Cabrera's 50-game suspension comes just as reliever Guillermo Mota is nearing his return to the Giants from a 100-game performance-enhancing drug penalty of his own.
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Hernandez Pitches Record 3rd Perfecto of Season
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:57AM August 16, 2012 CommentTwenty-seven up, 27 down. Again.
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Hernandez tosses perfect game in Seattle's 1-0 win
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:45AM August 16, 2012 CommentSEATTLE (AP) — As he rode down in the crowded elevator wearing a wide grin after watching Felix Hernandez twirl baseball history, Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik felt like having a little fun.
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Jury convicts Williams of ability-impaired driving
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:32PM August 15, 2012 CommentDENVER (AP) — Jurors convicted Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams on Wednesday of driving while ability-impaired, casting further doubt on the star tackler's playing time this season.
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Hernandez tosses perfect game in Seattle's 1-0 win
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:19PM August 15, 2012 CommentSEATTLE (AP) — His arms outstretched to the sky, about to be swallowed by anxious teammates who ignored him for most of nine innings, Felix Hernandez had finally done it.
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Rafael Nadal pulls out of US Open with knee injury
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:38PM August 15, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — Rafael Nadal's Grand Slam count will stay stuck at 11 for now, sidetracked by another knee problem.
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LSU: About 20 schools have inquired about Mathieu
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:14PM August 15, 2012 CommentNEW ORLEANS (AP) — About 20 college football programs have asked LSU for permission to speak with All-America cornerback and punt returner Tyrann Mathieu.
