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LeBron ready to return against 76ers Friday

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INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) -- Cavaliers star LeBron James is tired of watching basketball and ready to start playing again.... Read Story.

Man convicted in slaying of Broncos cornerback

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DENVER (AP) -- Suspected gang member Willie Clark was found guilty of murder Thursday in the drive-by shooting death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams after a New Year's Eve outing thr Read Story.

Football star and TV actor Merlin Olsen dies at 69

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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman and member of the Los Angeles Rams' "Fearsome Foursome" who followed up football with a successful television career in "Littl Read Story.

Patrick sets NASCAR aside, refocuses on IRL

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SAO PAULO (AP) -- Danica Patrick's stint in NASCAR is receding into her rearview mirror - for now.... Read Story.

Wright leads Georgetown past top-seeded Syracuse

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Chris Wright scored 27 points and No. 22 Georgetown sailed past No. 3 Syracuse with an impressive second-half surge, beating the top-seeded Orange 91-84 in the quartefinals of the Read Story.

Man convicted in slaying of Denver Broncos player

about 1 hour ago

DENVER (AP) -- Suspected gang member Willie Clark was found guilty of murder Thursday in the drive-by shooting death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams.... Read Story.

No. 1 KU tops Texas Tech 80-68 to reach 2,000 wins

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Cole Aldrich had 12 points and 18 rebounds, and No. 1 Kansas become the third team to reach 2,000 wins by pulling out an 80-68 victory over scrappy Texas Tech on Thursday Read Story.

Vonn crashes, will still ski for overall title

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GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) -- Lindsey Vonn crashed and bruised her right knee during the World Cup giant slalom Thursday, but is expected to compete Friday in the super-G in an attempt t Read Story.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen dies at 69

about 3 hours ago

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen has died. He was 69.... Read Story.

Reyes told to rest until thyroid normalizes

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity until his thyroid levels normalize.... Read Story.

Rockies, Helton agree to 2-year extension

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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- The Colorado Rockies and Todd Helton agreed on Thursday to a two-year, $9.9 million contract extension that runs through the 2013 season.... Read Story.

Faraway Iditarod fans feed race habit online

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Cathleen Griffin usually feeds her passion for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race through the Internet, but next week she'll travel to Alaska for the first time to see the Read Story.

Attorney: Pa. officers with Roethlisberger at club

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PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Two off-duty Pennsylvania law enforcement officers were with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger at the Georgia nightclub where a woman accused him of sexual assa Read Story.

Guay of Canada wins super-G World Cup title

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GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) -- Erik Guay of Canada produced a daring run to win the final race of the season Thursday and claim a World Cup title in the super-G.... Read Story.

Polish skier tests positive for EPO at Olympics

about 6 hours ago

WARSAW, Poland (AP) -- The Polish Olympic Committee says cross-country skier Kornelia Marek tested positive for EPO at the Vancouver Olympics.... Read Story.

IAAF: Negotiations ongoing in Caster case

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DOHA, Qatar (AP) -- The gender case of South African Caster Semenya remains unresolved after seven months, leaving her future in track uncertain.... Read Story.

Baker leads Iditarod at halfway point

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Satellite tracking shows three mushers have left Cripple, the halfway point in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.... Read Story.

Hoelzl wins giant slalom WCup title; Vonn crashes

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GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) -- Olympic silver medalist Tina Maze of Slovenia won the final giant slalom race of the season Thursday and Kathrin Hoelzl of Germany clinched the World Cup ti Read Story.

Rafael Nadal to prep for Wimbledon at Queen's

about 9 hours ago

LONDON (AP) -- Rafael Nadal will return to Queen's this year after he was unable to defend his title at the grass-court tournament in 2009.... Read Story.

Erik Guay wins super-G World Cup title

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GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) -- Erik Guay of Canada produced a daring run to win the final race of the season Thursday and claim a World Cup title in the super-G.... Read Story.

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