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Jaguars sign 7th-round draft pick McCray

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:09:05 -0400

JACKSONVILLE, Florida - The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed cornerback Demetrius McCray, a seventh-round draft pick, to a four-year contract.

Jaguars sign 7th-round draft pick Jeremy Harris

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:37:25 -0400

JACKSONVILLE, Florida - The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed seventh-round draft pick Jeremy Harris to a four-year contract.

Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin suspended 4 games

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:27:17 -0400

RENTON, Washington - Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season on Friday after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Woodson says he's look for fit in Raiders visit

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:27:44 -0400

ANN ARBOR, Michigan - Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn't his only mission.

Cowboys keep tackle Doug Free at much lower salary

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:26:01 -0400

IRVING, Texas - The Dallas Cowboys have significantly reduced right tackle Doug Free's salary after a difficult season that ended with him as a part-time player.

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.

Column: Football without Ferguson? Unthinkably sad

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:02:32 -0400

Football without Alex Ferguson? Like Britain without the queen or gin without tonic, it seems almost unthinkable.

APNewsBreak: MLB draft bonus pool up 8.2 percent

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:23:33 -0400

NEW YORK - Major League Baseball teams can spend a little more money on amateur draft picks this year.

Beckham brought credibility, visibility to MLS

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:09:03 -0400

Ask someone in Asia or Europe a decade ago what they knew about the Galaxy, and odds are the answer would have been limited to planets or stars. Nowadays, it's likely to include a reference to "Beckham's team," the Major League Soccer franchise in Los Angeles.

Former NBA union head files suit against Fisher

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:13:10 -0400

Ousted NBA players' association executive director Billy Hunter alleges in a lawsuit that president Derek Fisher had a secret deal with owners during the 2011 lockout that benefited himself, his publicist and certain players.

Cowboys sign cornerback Webb, 4th-round pick

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:27:10 -0400

IRVING, Texas - The Dallas Cowboys have signed cornerback B.W. Webb, their fourth-round pick, to a four-year deal worth about $2.5 million.

Harrison joins Bengals, motivated by Pittsburgh

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:49:39 -0400

CINCINNATI - James Harrison sat in front of the Bengals backdrop, leaned on his right forearm - the one with "James" tattooed length-wise - and thought about his day.

Houston Astros president George Postolos resigns

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:32:35 -0400

DETROIT - George Postolos is leaving the Houston Astros, despite what he insists are better days ahead for the struggling team.

Hawks still considering their coaching options

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:25:28 -0400

ATLANTA - More than a week after getting bounced from the NBA playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks are still trying to figure out who's going to coach them next season.

Star-studded Guangzhou wary of Australian Mariners

Sun, 12 May 2013 21:42:24 -0400

Australia's Central Coast Mariners operate under a salary cap of $2.48 million, approximately a quarter of what Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande pays Argentine star Dario Conca.

Timberwolves waive Brandon Roy

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:18:15 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - Brandon Roy gave it everything he had to try to resurrect a playing career derailed by chronic knee problems.

Column: Angels, Dodgers prove money not everything

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:51:16 -0400

Don Mattingly talked about moving furniture around, though the way the Dodgers have played this season there must be a couple of chairs missing in Chavez Ravine. Two six-game losing streaks and sole possession of last place in the National League West isn't exactly what Magic Johnson and company had in mind when they coughed up $2 billion for the team and $215 million for their first opening-day roster.

Major changes loom for Canucks

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:22:28 -0400

VANCOUVER - Major changes loom after the Vancouver Canucks, who came within a victory of winning the Stanley Cup two years ago, bowed out early for the second consecutive spring.

Singapore to host WTA Championship from 2014-18

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:06:16 -0400

Eyeing a stronger presence in Asia, the WTA is moving its season-ending championships to Singapore for 2014-18 in a five-year deal worth more than $70 million.

Henry highest-paid in MLS for 2nd straight year

Mon, 06 May 2013 19:41:43 -0400

NEW YORK - Red Bulls forward Thierry Henry is Major League Soccer's highest-paid player for the second straight season, edging Los Angeles Galaxy striker Robbie Keane.

O'Leary receives compensation after Al Ahli firing

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:20:06 -0400

LONDON - Former Ireland defender David O'Leary will receive compensation of $5.2 million from Al Ahli after a legal battle with the Dubai club following his firing in 2011.

Flip Saunders returning to Timberwolves

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:42:35 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - Welcome back, Flip.

Bill limits Calif. workers' comp for pro athletes

Thu, 02 May 2013 21:02:13 -0400

SACRAMENTO, California - Professional athletes who spent most of their careers with teams in other states would no longer be able to file workers' compensation claims in California under a bill that passed the state Assembly on Thursday.

Cano homers, Yankees hold off Astros 5-4

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:05:34 -0400

NEW YORK - Minus all those injured sluggers, the New York Yankees know they need to do the little things on offense to win.

Tebow clears waivers, now a free agent

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:11:38 -0400

NEW YORK - Tim Tebow is free to sign with any NFL team that might want him.