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Retirement tests if Beckham built lasting brand

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:52:02 -0400

PARIS - David Beckham's pecs are at least as much a part of his brand as his kick; his brand of shoes ultimately more lucrative than the game he's giving up. Listed as the world's highest-earning athlete for 2013, Beckham's retirement from play still leaves him with valuable endorsements and unparalleled celebrity. The question is whether he can maintain it.

Trove of Gretzky memorabilia set for auction

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:22:14 -0400

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - It started almost two decades ago with a $20 hockey stick once wielded by a forgotten player for a string of mediocre teams.

Cook: Playoffs could soothe Sidney Crosby's pain

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:03:34 -0400

PITTSBURGH - By RON COOK

Billy Baldwin fights to save Olympic wrestling

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:17:15 -0400

Wrestling has always been part of actor Billy Baldwin's life.

AP source: Stars hire Nill to replace Nieuwendyk

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:30:25 -0400

The Dallas Stars have chosen Jim Nill to replace fired general manager Joe Nieuwendyk, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.