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AP Source: Lin agrees to offer sheet with Rockets
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:26PM July 05, 2012 CommentHOUSTON (AP) — A person with knowledge of the deal said Thursday that New York Knicks restricted free-agent guard Jeremy Lin and the Houston Rockets have agreed to terms on a four-year contract offer.
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Rangers' Darvish, Cardinals' Freese win fan vote
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:06PM July 05, 2012 CommentCHICAGO (AP) — Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish was hit by a line drive during one All-Star game in Japan. He's hoping to avoid that mishap on Tuesday.
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Steve Nash elaborates on reasons he chose Lakers
Tweet Share on Facebook 8:44PM July 05, 2012 CommentLOS ANGELES (AP) — Steve Nash could have earned more money while enjoying the twilight of his remarkable NBA career in Manhattan, his offseason home. Or he could have returned to Canada, finishing up his playing days in Toronto with an eye toward national history and another career in the front office.
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Wild owner: Free agent bonanza 'a game changer'
Tweet Share on Facebook 8:16PM July 05, 2012 CommentMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Craig Leipold never thought one of the biggest bonanzas in NHL history was even possible when the Wild owner stepped into the negotiating room with general manager Chuck Fletcher and the agents for defenseman Ryan Suter.
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Vijay Singh shoots 63, leads Greenbrier Classic
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:59PM July 05, 2012 CommentWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — Vijay Singh and Jeff Maggert sent reminders that they're still able to compete with the younger crowd.
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Dave Palone sets North American record for wins
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:34PM July 05, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Dave Palone hopped into the driver's seat entering the eighth race at The Meadows on Thursday thinking his shot at making history would have to wait a bit.
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NASCAR not interested in mandatory cautions
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:21PM July 05, 2012 CommentDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Bruton Smith has an idea how to create more excitement in NASCAR.
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Armstrong, cycling's doping ghosts haunt Tour
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:07PM July 05, 2012 CommentSAINT-QUENTIN, France (AP) — The Tour de France is shadowed again by Lance Armstrong and doping.
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Column: Time for IOC to stand firm against Saudis
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:33PM July 05, 2012 Comment"The practice of sport is a human right. Every individual must have the possibility of practicing sport, without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit ..."
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Report: Syracuse sex-abuse probe prompt but flawed
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:35PM July 05, 2012 CommentSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse University's prompt response to allegations of sexual abuse against an assistant basketball coach was done in good faith but was flawed because, among other things, there was no direct contact with law enforcement, a special committee of the university's board of trustees said in a report released Thursday.
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Goal-line technology, headscarves get soccer's OK
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:07PM July 05, 2012 CommentZURICH (AP) — Soccer gave its stamp of approval Thursday to goal-line technology and headscarves for female Muslim players.
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NFLPA, Vilma make more legal moves in bounty case
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:11PM July 05, 2012 CommentNEW ORLEANS (AP) — The NFL Players Association filed a lawsuit against the NFL on behalf of three players suspended in connection with the bounty investigation, calling Commissioner Roger Goodell "incurably and evidently biased."
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FIFA panel approves Islamic headscarves for women
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:46PM July 05, 2012 CommentZURICH (AP) — Soccer's rules-making panel approved headscarves for female Muslim players on Thursday, reversing a ban on the Islamic hijab that's been enforced in FIFA competitions since 2007.
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US men's Olympic team set for camp, roster picks
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:41PM July 05, 2012 CommentLAS VEGAS (AP) — LeBron James won a championship. Deron Williams became nearly $100 million richer. Kobe Bryant got Steve Nash as his backcourt partner.
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La Russa, Washington fidget with All-Star lineups
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:04PM July 05, 2012 CommentKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ron Washington and Tony La Russa have been spending most of their spare moments the past few days fidgeting with potential lineups for next week's All-Star game.
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Lorena Ochoa making limited return to golf
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:35PM July 05, 2012 CommentMEXICO CITY (AP) — Former No. 1 player Lorena Ochoa is making a limited return to golf and will play in October at the French Open on the Ladies European Tour.
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Usain Bolt withdraws from Monaco meet
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:27PM July 05, 2012 CommentLONDON (AP) — Usain Bolt has more than Yohan Blake to worry about ahead of the London Olympics. Now he's got an injury to contend with and likely won't run again until the games.
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Armstrong: Immunity Report Confirms 'Vendetta'
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Lance Armstrong competes in the 2011 XTERRA World Championship triathalon on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Kapalua, Hawaii. Armstrong finished 23rd.
ROUEN, France (AP) — Lance Armstrong accused U.S Anti-Doping Agency chief executive Travis Tygart on Thursday of waging a "vendetta" against him following reports five former teammates have received reduced suspensions after admitting to doping in return for testifying against the seven-time Tour de France champion.
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Serena Williams Reaches 7th Wimbledon Final
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Serena Williams of the United States reacts winning against Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic during a quarterfinals match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, England, Tuesday, July 3, 2012.
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Serena Williams had an ace up her sleeve on Centre Court, and she used it a Wimbledon-record 24 times.
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Federer vs Djokovic in marquee semifinal
Tweet Share on Facebook 8:59AM July 05, 2012 CommentWIMBLEDON, England (AP) — With "Murray Mania" gripping Britain, it's the other men's semifinal at Wimbledon that has many tennis fans anticipating a griping matchup on Friday afternoon.
