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Spain Leads FIFA rankings; US Falls to No. 29
Tweet Share on Facebook 8:21AM April 11, 2012 CommentUnited States goalkeeper Hope Solo deflects a penalty shot during the quarterfinal match between Brazil and the United States at the Women’s Soccer World Cup in Dresden, Germany, Sunday, July 10, 2011.
ZURICH (AP) — World champion Spain remained No. 1 in FIFA's monthly rankings while Uruguay rose to a new high of No. 3. The United States fell two places to No. 29.
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Britain urges WADA to introduce 4-year doping bans
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:05AM April 11, 2012 CommentLONDON (AP) — Britain's Olympic body has urged the World Anti-Doping Agency to introduce mandatory four-year bans for drug cheats as a minimum.
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Vancouver businesses don't fear a repeat of riot
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:13AM April 11, 2012 CommentVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Vancouver's business community will be watching the Canucks set off on their Stanley Cup run with the same enthusiasm as most fans, while ensuring they're ready in case those fans ignore the team's marketing campaign aimed at averting a riot like the one that befell the city following a Game 7 loss to Boston in last year's Stanley Cup finals.
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Sweltering Turkmens told to play ice hockey
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:47AM April 11, 2012 CommentASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) — Ice hockey is hardly the most suitable sport for a desert nation where temperatures can soar as high as 50 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Guillen may be insensitive, but Petrino much worse
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:13AM April 11, 2012 CommentBobby Petrino and Ozzie Guillen both have a history of foolish behavior.
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Hamilton leads Bulls over Knicks, 98-86
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:47AM April 11, 2012 CommentCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls thought they were finally getting their whole team back together for the final stretch.
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Police out in force for Dodgers opening day
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:23AM April 11, 2012 CommentLOS ANGELES (AP) — Police reported a dip in the number of arrests and public drinking citations at the opening day game at Dodger Stadium, where there was a heavy police presence one year after a Giants fan was beaten into a coma in the parking lot.
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Colts owner has 3-hour meeting with Andrew Luck
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:36AM April 11, 2012 CommentINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jim Irsay says team officials are even more impressed with Andrew Luck after a three-hour meeting Tuesday in Indianapolis.
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Celtics shoot past Heat, 115-107
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:17AM April 11, 2012 CommentMIAMI (AP) — A week ago, the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat with defense. This time, they did it with offense.
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Celtics shoot past Heat, 115-107
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:56PM April 10, 2012 CommentMIAMI (AP) — A week ago, the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat with defense. This time, they did it with offense.
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Ankle sprain sidelines Bulls' Rose
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:44PM April 10, 2012 CommentCHICAGO (AP) — Bulls star Derrick Rose is missing Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks because of a sprained right ankle.
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Odom ending in Dallas after exchange with Cuban
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:20PM April 10, 2012 CommentDALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had noticed Lamar Odom's uninspired play numerous times before, and kept hoping things would change.
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Canucks, Rangers look to rule NHL playoffs
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:30PM April 10, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — The Vancouver Canucks carry the NHL's best record into the Stanley Cup playoffs for the second year in a row. The New York Rangers are on top of the Eastern Conference for the first time since they won it all in 1994.
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White Sox watch former manager Guillen from afar
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:21PM April 10, 2012 CommentCLEVELAND (AP) — As Ozzie Guillen tried to explain his way out of another mess he created with his mouth, Chicago's new manager felt compassion for his predecessor.
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Bubba shows a new way to win Masters
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:20PM April 10, 2012 CommentAUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Bubba Watson is the Masters champion and a guy worth watching, whether that means spending money on a ticket or time in front of the TV. He keeps life simple, hits outrageously difficult shots and makes golf look fun.
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Brees: Saints will thrive in wake of bounty system
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:17PM April 10, 2012 CommentCARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — Drew Brees is sticking up for the Saints and said they'll continue to thrive despite coach Sean Payton's season-long suspension for his role in New Orleans' bounty system.
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Houston, we have a problem with scheduling
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:34PM April 10, 2012 CommentAUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The Houston Open has created an identity as the last chance for a player to qualify for the Masters.
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Bahrain circuit chairman goes on defensive
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:40PM April 10, 2012 CommentDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The chairman of the Bahrain International Circuit accused extremist groups of using "scare-mongering tactics" in a bid to exaggerate the unrest which could force the cancellation of the Formula One race later this month.
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Reports: Parcells unlikely Saints' next coach
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:26PM April 10, 2012 CommentNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bill Parcells is unlikely to become the New Orleans Saints' interim coach, according to multiple reports.
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Olympics easy for Chinese, making team tougher
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:43AM April 10, 2012 CommentFor Chinese competitors in table tennis, the toughest thing about this Olympic year almost certainly won't be the players from other countries. It'll be making the national team that goes to London.
