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49ers sign All-Pro punter Andy Lee through 2018
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:08AM May 24, 2012 CommentSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Andy Lee has made every punt and held every field goal and extra-point attempt — minus a few in the preseason — for the San Francisco 49ers since 2004.
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Kipnis and Indians slide past Tigers 4-2
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:45PM May 23, 2012 CommentCLEVELAND (AP) — Jason Kipnis left his flesh and blood on home plate as he scored the go-ahead run against the Tigers.
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A-Rod homers twice in Yankees' win
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:25PM May 23, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — On Tuesday night, after another mediocre game at the plate, Alex Rodriguez insisted he was ready to go on a tear.
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Rusty Wallace heads NASCAR Hall of Fame group
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:54PM May 23, 2012 CommentCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sprint Cup champion Rusty Wallace hated running second to anyone and doesn't plan to start now that he's part of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
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CONCACAF tries to oust Blazer of US from FIFA
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:24PM May 23, 2012 CommentBUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A list of financial mismanagement allegations against former North and Central American and Caribbean soccer leaders Jack Warner and Chuck Blazer was outlined to 40 soccer nations Wednesday, just minutes after they elected Jeffrey Webb as their new president.
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Astrodome spared? Group suggests overhaul, reuse
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:16PM May 23, 2012 CommentHOUSTON (AP) — The Astrodome, a now-empty showplace that has hosted everyone from Elvis Presley to Hurricane Katrina evacuees, should be turned into a multipurpose facility that could spark fresh interest in the city of Houston, a group of consultants recommended Wednesday.
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Doha and Baku cut from 2020 Olympic bid field
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:53PM May 23, 2012 CommentQUEBEC CITY (AP) — Doha and Baku were eliminated from the race for the 2020 Olympics on Wednesday as the IOC trimmed the field of candidates from five cities to three.
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Thomas, Decker building rapport with Manning
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:36PM May 23, 2012 CommentENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Peyton Manning's two biggest targets are a pair of promising young receivers who have already made their mark in the NFL despite spending lots of time on the sideline.
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Haslem suspended for Game 6 of Heat-Pacers
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:30PM May 23, 2012 CommentMIAMI (AP) — Udonis Haslem insists he meant no harm. The NBA deemed otherwise, and the Miami Heat will be without one of their co-captains when they try to close out the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.
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NFL union files suit against league over 2010 cap
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:04PM May 23, 2012 CommentThe players union claimed Wednesday that the NFL imposed a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season that cost the players at least $1 billion.
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California MMA fighter faces trial in grim slaying
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:12PM May 23, 2012 CommentEUREKA, Calif. (AP) — A mixed-martial artist accused of ripping out his friend's still-beating heart and removing the man's tongue and skin while he was alive is competent to stand trial on murder, mayhem and torture charges, a Northern California judge has ruled.
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Zara Phillips carries Olympic torch on horseback
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:30PM May 23, 2012 CommentLONDON (AP) — Former world equestrian champion Zara Phillips carried the Olympic torch on horseback across the storied Cheltenham racecourse on Wednesday, as thousands of screaming fans watched her light the Olympic cauldron.
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Segui could be reluctant witness against Clemens
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:26PM May 23, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Former major leaguer David Segui (seh-GEE') is on the verge of having to testify in the Roger Clemens perjury trial, even though he doesn't want to.
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UK bans leaders who abuse rights from Olympics
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:14PM May 23, 2012 CommentLONDON (AP) — Britain will ban leaders guilty of human rights abuses from traveling to the U.K. for the 2012 London Olympics, a senior British official said Wednesday.
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Susie Wheldon heads to Indy 500 to honor husband
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:53AM May 23, 2012 CommentST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Some days are better than others for Susie Wheldon, and there's rarely any warning what will trigger the emotional roller coaster she's been on since husband Dan Wheldon's fatal crash in last year's IndyCar finale.
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NFL Making Thigh and Knee Pads Mandatory in '13
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ATLANTA (AP) — The NFL's move to make thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season already has drawn criticism from the guys who will have to wear them.
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James and Wade lead Heat past Pacers, 115-83
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:25AM May 23, 2012 CommentMIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade was bleeding after taking a smack in the head from Tyler Hansbrough, who became the target of a retaliatory shot from Udonis Haslem a few moments later.
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Kings edge Coyotes 4-3 in overtime to win West
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:12AM May 23, 2012 CommentGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A great road playoff run has the Los Angeles Kings in a place they haven't been since the Great One was skating in Southern California.
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Dodgers rally in 9th to beat Diamondbacks 8-7
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:45AM May 23, 2012 CommentPHOENIX (AP) — Ivan De Jesus showed some surprising muscle at the plate and Dee Gordon hung tough turning two.
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For Yankees, it seems a lot like 2008
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:45PM May 22, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — Joe Girardi was frustrated. Six losses in seven games left the New York Yankees last in the AL East.
