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Saints hire Freeh's firm to conduct internal probe
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:08PM June 08, 2012 CommentMETAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have hired a firm run by former FBI director Louis Freeh to conduct an internal investigation of the NFL club with the aim of getting to the bottom of allegations ranging from wire-tapping during games in the Superdome to the bounty scandal.
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Dutch team hears racist chants at Euro practice
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:49PM June 08, 2012 CommentWARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Netherlands soccer team says it was subjected to monkey chants by Polish fans during practice, an outburst of racism at the European Championship even before the first game was played.
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EURO 2012 LIVE: Russia starts with impressive win
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:03PM June 08, 2012 CommentWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Russia started the European Championship in impressive style, beating the Czech Republic 4-1, while host Poland drew 1-1 with Greece, who squandered a chance to take all three points by missing a late penalty.
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I'll Have Another Scratched from Belmont
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM June 08, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — I'll Have Another's bid for a Triple Crown ended with the shocking news that the colt was out of the Belmont Stakes due to a swollen left front tendon.
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Nadal routs Ferrer to reach French Open final
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:03AM June 08, 2012 CommentPARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal moved one victory away from a record seventh French Open title by overwhelming sixth-seeded David Ferrer 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 Friday to reach a fifth consecutive Grand Slam final.
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I'll Have Another goes for early gallop at Belmont
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:42AM June 08, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — Trainer Doug O'Neill called an audible and sent Triple Crown hopeful I'll Have Another out for a final gallop in secrecy the day before the Belmont Stakes.
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Errani to take on Sharapova in French Open final
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:28AM June 08, 2012 CommentPARIS (AP) — When Maria Sharapova's opponent in the French Open final, Sara Errani, was 12 years old, she struck out on her own, leaving behind her family in Italy and heading off to Nick Bollettieri's famed tennis academy in Florida.
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James scores 45, sends East finals to Game 7
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:28AM June 08, 2012 CommentBOSTON (AP) — LeBron James has walked off the court here too many times with nowhere to go except summer vacation.
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Horse trainer 'Drug' O'Neill has plenty of company
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:17AM June 08, 2012 CommentLOS ANGELES (AP) — The affable man with the horse that may become the first Triple Crown winner in more than a generation can't seem to outrun his unflattering nickname: "Drug" O'Neill.
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Debbie Clemens to Back Up Husband
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Clemons and former trainer Brian McNamee ( accuser) and Mr. Scheeler from the Mitchell report testify on Cap. Hill. At one point Clemons lawyers jumped up and objected to questions regarding his nanny and her testimony.
WASHINGTON (AP) — "My heart's pounding," Debbie Clemens said just before she walked into a federal courtroom to take the stand in her husband's perjury trial.
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I'll Have Another, from baby to the Belmont
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:28AM June 08, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — He was a horse with no name, a yearling in a sales ring at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky., about 90 minutes from Churchill Downs, home of the most famous race in the universe, the Kentucky Derby.
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Luck, breeding, distance make Triple try tough
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:27AM June 08, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — The Triple Crown.
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Horse trainer 'Drug' O'Neill has plenty of company
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:17PM June 07, 2012 CommentLOS ANGELES (AP) — The affable man with the horse that may become the first Triple Crown winner in more than a generation can't seem to outrun his unflattering nickname: "Drug" O'Neill.
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Pirates end Chapman's streak, beat Reds 5-4 in 10
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:04PM June 07, 2012 CommentCINCINNATI (AP) — Michael McKenry was prepared for the ultimate fastball.
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With sudden life, Devils now want to scare Kings
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:47PM June 07, 2012 CommentNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Winning Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals did more than keep the New Jersey Devils alive.
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Witness: Suspect in attack on fan had bloody hand
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:20PM June 07, 2012 CommentLOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who is the sister of one defendant and the girlfriend of another charged in the beating of a San Francisco Giants fan testified Thursday that one of the men came running back to her car from a fight with blood on his hand while the other spewed profanity.
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Maggert, Merrick top leaderboard at 4-under 66
Tweet Share on Facebook 8:37PM June 07, 2012 CommentMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jeff Maggert and John Merrick shot 4-under 66 on Thursday to share the first-round lead in the St. Jude Classic, leaving U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy two strokes back.
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Recari, Sergas, O'Toole lead LPGA Championship
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:59PM June 07, 2012 CommentPITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Yani Tseng isn't accustomed to this: 4-over par in an LPGA Tour major.
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What to look for at Euro 2012
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:48PM June 07, 2012 CommentWARSAW, Poland (AP) — The World Cup may be the best-known soccer tournament on the planet. It may not be the best.
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AP Source: Saints make new offer to QB Drew Brees
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:20PM June 07, 2012 CommentMETAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have made a new contract offer to record-setting quarterback Drew Brees, said a person familiar with the situation.
