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Man pleads guilty in basketball betting ring
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:45AM May 25, 2012 CommentSAN DIEGO (AP) — A California man has pleaded guilty to federal charges that he was part of a betting ring involving the University of San Diego's basketball team.
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Trainer O'Neill suspended by Calif. racing board
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:32AM May 25, 2012 CommentDespite vigorously denying he gave one of his horses an illegal performance-enhancing mixture, trainer Doug O'Neill was suspended 45 days — a ban that won't take effect until after his superstar colt, I'll Have Another, tries to win the Triple Crown.
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Olympic Mystery: Where is the London Cauldron?
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Torchbearer Dimitrios Chondrokoukis, a Greek high jump athlete, lights a cauldron with the Olympic Flame atop the Athens Acropolis.
LONDON (AP) — London's Olympic Stadium is ready, with a pristine track, a well-manicured grassy field and rows of gleaming seats to welcome 80,000 fans. But one thing is clearly missing.
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AP Source: Bobcats to interview Sloan on Friday
Tweet Share on Facebook 8:43AM May 25, 2012 CommentCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Bobcats will interview Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan on Friday for their vacant head coaching position.
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Dynamic duo leads Miami back to Eastern finals
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:43AM May 25, 2012 CommentINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — With another season on the brink, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James took their two-man game to new heights.
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Wade scores 41, Heat eliminate Pacers 105-93
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:41AM May 25, 2012 CommentINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Miami's Big Two was more than enough to finish off the Indiana Pacers.
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Djokovic, Federer could meet in French SF again
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:48AM May 25, 2012 CommentPARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic's bid to win a fourth consecutive Grand Slam championship — and first at the French Open — might require a semifinal victory over Roger Federer.
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Torts expects best from Rangers in must-win game
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:12AM May 25, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — Whether the New York Rangers truly believed they could overcome a 3-2 playoff series deficit earlier this year doesn't matter now.
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Pujols homers, Haren tosses gem in Angels 3-0 win
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:28AM May 25, 2012 CommentSEATTLE (AP) — The gem Dan Haren tossed Thursday night looked awfully familiar to Albert Pujols. Except this time instead of Pujols getting fooled by what Haren was tossing, he was helping the Los Angeles Angels' right-hander put together one of the finest efforts of his career.
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Mich school honors late hoops star at graduation
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:50PM May 24, 2012 CommentJocelyn Leonard stood near the front of the gym, leading the choir at Fennville High School.
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Mesoraco's slam sends Reds over Braves 6-3
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:37PM May 24, 2012 CommentCINCINNATI (AP) — Memo to Reds' clubhouse staff: Buy more shaving cream. Fast.
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Roger Chapman has early lead at Senior PGA
Tweet Share on Facebook 8:50PM May 24, 2012 CommentBENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — After playing only one event on the European Senior Tour, Roger Chapman showed up at the Senior PGA Championship in fine form.
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Hendrick goes from ice cold to red hot
Tweet Share on Facebook 8:36PM May 24, 2012 CommentCONCORD, N.C. (AP) — After months of wondering when any Hendrick Motorsports car would win again, NASCAR's powerhouse program is on a major roll heading into the Coca-Cola 600.
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Johnson has 1st-round lead at Colonial after 64
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:18PM May 24, 2012 CommentFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Zach Johnson stood behind the fourth green looking at his club and then the ball that rolled within 4 feet of the hole.
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Sanchez sharp, Tebow tosses 2 INTs in Jets' OTAs
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:09PM May 24, 2012 CommentFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mark Sanchez smiled for a split-second when a reporter labeled him as the most scrutinized guy in the New York Jets' locker room.
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James, Bryant lead All-NBA team
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:58PM May 24, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James was the leading vote-getter for the All-NBA team, while Kobe Bryant earned his 10th first-team selection, tied for second on the career list.
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Segui throws 'darts' at Clemens perjury defense
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:12PM May 24, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — David Segui remembered "darts" but not dates.
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Hakeem Nicks breaks right foot at Giants OTA
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:32PM May 24, 2012 CommentEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks is expected to be sidelined up to three months after breaking his right foot at a team organized activity early Thursday.
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IOC-USOC revenue deal done; US can bid for games
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:19PM May 24, 2012 CommentQUEBEC CITY (AP) — International and U.S. Olympic leaders finalized a new revenue-sharing agreement on Thursday that ends years of acrimony between the powerful bodies and clears the way for future American bids for the games.
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I'll Have Another takes another jog around Belmont
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:21PM May 24, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — Triple Crown hopeful I'll Have Another jogged around the 1½-mile Belmont Park oval for a second day in a row and is scheduled to resume galloping on Friday.
