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Reggie Bush: Heisman matter 'out of my hands' (AP)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:40:16 GMT

AP - Reggie Bush declined to go into any detail Wednesday on what he knows about the status of his 2005 Heisman Trophy.

Clemens' lawyers ask NY judge to toss suit (AP)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:25:12 GMT

AP - A defamation lawsuit against Roger Clemens should be thrown out because the seven-time Cy Young Award winner was merely trying to defend himself against his former personal trainer's doping allegations, Clemens' lawyers argued Wednesday.

Ingram back running, still doubtful (AP)
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:54:54 GMT

AP - Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram has not returned to practice for No. 1 Alabama and while Nick Saban said the injured running back is unlikely to play against No. 18 Penn State on Saturday, the coach isn't necessarily counting his star out.

Capello confirms he will quit after Euro 2012 (AFP)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:57:02 GMT

AFP - England manager Fabio Capello has ruled out the possibility that he will continue in the job after the Euro 2012 tournament, killing off speculation that recent good performances could prolong his stay.

Vikings-Saints 'encore' kicks off NFL season (AP)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:14:11 GMT

AP - The Saints' first Super Bowl title was so big in New Orleans that Mardi Gras, a revered local institution dating back well more than a century, became popularly known as, "Lombardi Gras."

Djokovic, Zvonareva reach US Open semifinals (AP)
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:27:12 GMT

AP - Maybe Novak Djokovic is growing up.

Davidson says he ejected fan because of slur (AP)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:42:59 GMT

AP - Veteran umpire Bob Davidson says he ejected a fan at Miller Park because the fan used a homophobic slur aimed at Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina.

Colts claim OL, put Ugoh on wavied-injured (AP)
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:23:59 GMT
AP - Last year, Tony Ugoh lost his starting job. On Wednesday, he was simply out of a job.

Myers helps Astros beat Cubs 4-0 (AP)
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:02:40 GMT

AP - Brett Myers struck out eight in seven crisp innings, Hunter Pence homered and the Houston Astros beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Wednesday night.

Former NBA player Rumeal Robinson guilty of fraud (AP)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:14:31 GMT
AP - Rumeal Robinson, who led Michigan to the NCAA men's basketball championship in 1989 and later played in the NBA, was convicted in federal court Wednesday of borrowing more than $700,000 for a sham business deal and then spending the money on a condominium, expensive furniture and cars.

Georgia's A.J. Green suspended for 4 games (AP)
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:59:47 GMT

AP - Georgia star receiver A.J. Green was suspended by the NCAA for four games on Wednesday for selling a bowl jersey for $1,000 to someone who qualifies as an agent.

Basso, Sanchez headline ProTour's North American debut (Reuters)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:06:23 GMT
Reuters - Giro d'Italia champion Ivan Basso and Olympic road race champion Samuel Sanchez are among the big names competing in Canada this week as the ProTour arrives on North American soil for the first time.

Crosby homers as Penguins take batting practice (AP)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:30:01 GMT
AP - If the Pittsburgh Pirates need an answer to their power-hitting problems, maybe they can find it across town in Penguins star Sidney Crosby.

Wozniacki and Zvonareva set for US Open semi-final (AFP)
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:47:26 GMT

AFP - Top seed Caroline Wozniacki will play Vera Zvonareva of Russia in Friday's semi-finals at the US Open after both battled their way through wind-swept last eight games on Wednesday.

Gillis takes the long way to the BMW Championship (AP)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:24:43 GMT

AP - Living off fast food and pocket change as you chase a dream from one small tour stop to another is easy — romantic, even — when you're young and have no responsibilities.

Fighting words: UFC chief to speak at Oxford club (AP)
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:49:40 GMT
AP - The distinguished Oxford University debate club has featured such speakers as Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill and Malcolm X.

New 5th Street Gym to Open (AP)
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:53:37 GMT
AP - A new 5th Street Gym will open next month on the site of the famous gym where Muhammad Ali and other top boxers trained.

Homestead-Miami off 2011 IndyCar schedule (AP)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:57:26 GMT
AP - Homestead-Miami Speedway is off the 2011 Indy Racing League schedule, a decision that some of the series' top drivers are not thrilled about.

Katarina Witt takes bigger role in Munich 2018 bid (AP)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:45:48 GMT

AP - Stung by a lingering land dispute with farmers and the sudden resignation of its CEO for health reasons, Munich is relying on figure skating great Katarina Witt to lift the city's bid for the 2018 Winter Olympics.