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Athletes' deaths in workouts prompt new guidelines
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:09PM June 27, 2012 CommentCHICAGO (AP) — The most dangerous time for amateur athletes may not be during the heat of the game or even in rigorous practices. A total of 21 college football players have collapsed and died during conditioning workouts since 2000 — many on the first few days, when even the fittest players are often pushed too hard.
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Federer wins before Prince Charles at Wimbledon
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:38AM June 27, 2012 CommentWIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Roger Federer put on quite a display in front of Prince Charles, sweeping aside Fabio Fognini 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 in the second round of Wimbledon on Wednesday.
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Prince Charles makes rare visit to Wimbledon
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:20AM June 27, 2012 CommentWIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Prince Charles visited Wimbledon on Wednesday for the first time in 42 years, meeting with some former players and watching Roger Federer's match from the Royal Box on Centre Court.
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UEFA predicts record TV rating for Italy-England
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:51AM June 27, 2012 CommentWARSAW, Poland (AP) — UEFA says Italy's penalty shootout victory over England is likely to record the highest global television audience of any quarterfinal in European Championship history.
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Column: Rare 'dead heat' keeps track story alive
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:10AM June 27, 2012 CommentYou could forgive the folks at USA Track and Field for not having a rule on the books.
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Heat turn attention to draft, free agency
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:08AM June 27, 2012 CommentMIAMI (AP) — The scent of champagne is gone from the Miami Heat locker room. The streets of downtown have been cleaned up from the championship parade. The final team meeting has been held.
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BCS gets boot in favor of 4-team playoff
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:01AM June 27, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — The best way to determine a major college football champion seemed so obvious to so many for so long. Just have a playoff.
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Birth mom: I raised questions about Jerry Sandusky
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:02AM June 27, 2012 CommentNearly two decades before Matt Sandusky's blockbuster allegation that he was sexually abused by his adoptive father, his biological mother raised questions about their relationship.
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Presidents approve college football playoff
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:27PM June 26, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Playoffs and tournaments long have determined champions of every college sport from baseball to bowling.
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Hansen caps comeback with return to Olympics
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:58PM June 26, 2012 CommentOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Brendan Hansen was done with swimming after two doses of Olympic heartache.
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Report: Larry Bird leaving Indiana Pacers
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:30PM June 26, 2012 CommentINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — David Morway resigned Tuesday as general manager of the Indiana Pacers amid reports that Larry Bird is on the way out, too.
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Cards win 5th straight, 5-2 over slumping Marlins
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:25PM June 26, 2012 CommentMIAMI (AP) — Yadier Molina hit a three-run homer and Kyle Lohse pitched into the eighth inning to lead the St. Louis Cardinals past the staggering Miami Marlins 5-2 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory.
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Pistons deal Gordon to Bobcats for Maggette
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:21PM June 26, 2012 CommentDETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons traded guard Ben Gordon and a future first-round draft choice to the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday for swingman Corey Maggette, shedding about $15 million in salary.
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Ex-captain Adam Oates hired as Capitals coach
Tweet Share on Facebook 8:47PM June 26, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Once again, a Washington Capitals leadership baton is passed from Dale Hunter to Adam Oates.
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Sakic, Sundin among four selected for Hockey Hall
Tweet Share on Facebook 8:18PM June 26, 2012 CommentTORONTO (AP) — Joe Sakic was four years old when his father took him to his first hockey game.
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Much a-Youuu about nothing? Obama zinger gets buzz
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:33PM June 26, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Were they booing the president? Or were they "Youuuk-ing" him?
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A day later, other Williams wins at Wimbledon
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:10PM June 26, 2012 CommentWIMBLEDON, England (AP) — On one point Tuesday at Wimbledon, Serena Williams dumped a forehand into the net and dropped to a knee, her jaw clenched as she let out a shriek.
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Lochte, Phelps advance in 200 free at US trials
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:29PM June 26, 2012 CommentOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps stayed on course for their second showdown at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Tuesday. Janet Evans' first appearance in the meet was brief, with the 40-year-old former Olympic champion failing to advance to the 400 freestyle final.
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Drew Brees hopeful of long-term deal with Saints
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:16PM June 26, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees is confident that he and the Saints will agree on a long-term contract.
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NBA draft stocked with Wildcats, Tar Heels
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:44PM June 26, 2012 CommentKentucky and North Carolina appear headed for an NBA-first during Thursday night's draft.
