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Baffert brings a longshot to the Preakness

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:16:26 -0400

BALTIMORE - Bob Baffert would settle for a competitive effort from Govenor Charlie in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday.

Bills DE Williams fails to mediate ring dispute

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:23:29 -0400

BUFFALO, New York - Bills defensive end Mario Williams isn't any closer to getting back his $785,000 diamond engagement ring from his former fiancee, Erin Marzouki.

Bears, Kyle Long agree to deal

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:14:14 -0400

LAKE FOREST, Illinois - The Chicago Bears and first-round draft pick Kyle Long agreed to a four-year contract Friday.

Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:46:31 -0400

Is Michael Phelps planning a comeback?

OJ's ex-lawyer contradicts his testimony on guns

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:30:45 -0400

LAS VEGAS - O.J. Simpson's former lawyer defended himself point-by-point Friday against allegations he botched the former football star's armed-robbery trial, after giving damaging testimony that Simpson actually knew his buddies had guns when they went to a hotel room together to reclaim some sports memorabilia.

Jets' Goodson facing drug, weapons charges

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:56:19 -0400

NEWARK, New Jersey - New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after he was found in a car with an acquaintance early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in New Jersey.

Browns sign QB Brian Hoyer

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:42:06 -0400

CLEVELAND - Brian Hoyer is coming home to play for the first team he ever loved.

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.

NJ sports authority approves Meadowlands megamall

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:02:15 -0400

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority on Friday approved the master plan for the American Dream megamall in the Meadowlands sports complex, clearing the way for construction to resume on a project that has spanned 10 years and spawned jokes about its unique exterior.

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.

Appalachian State selects 4 to Hall of Fame

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:09:11 -0400

BOONE, North Carolina - Four former all-America student-athletes are headed for induction into Appalachian State's Hall of Fame.

Raiders sign punter Chris Kluwe

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:56:06 -0400

ALAMEDA, California - The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent punter Chris Kluwe as a possible replacement for the departed Shane Lechler.

EMU coach to skydive for money to fix bathrooms

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:54:33 -0400

The Eastern Michigan Eagles need new bathrooms, and coach Ron English is ready to jump out of a plane to get them.

Redskins sign 2 draft picks: CB Amerson, S Thomas

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:44:21 -0400

ASHBURN, Virginia - The Washington Redskins signed second-round draft pick David Amerson and fourth-round choice Phillip Thomas on Friday, leaving one of their seven selections without a rookie deal: Florida tight end Jordan Reed.

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.

Falcons sign DEs Goodman, Maponga, 2 more picks

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:18:16 -0400

FLOWERY BRANCH, Georgia - The Atlanta Falcons have signed four NFL draft picks, including defensive ends Malliciah Goodman and Stansly Maponga.

New NFL initiative aimed toward involving women

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

PHILADELPHIA - From pink baseball bats, cleats and wristbands on Mother's Day to pink caps, gloves and even penalty flags throughout October, professional sports organizations have recognized women for years by changing their colors to support breast cancer awareness.

Bama's Nick Saban to enter state Hall of Fame

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:16:31 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Nick Saban's scowling face now greets fans coming into the state of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and a box of his cherished oatmeal cream pies rests at his feet.

Reserve UNC QB Williams re-enrolls in school

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:39:57 -0400

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina - North Carolina reserve quarterback Marquise Williams is back in school for summer classes.

Patriots sign 2 LBs, 2nd-, 7th-round draft picks

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:19:03 -0400

FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts - The New England Patriots have signed two draft picks, linebackers Jamie Collins and Steve Beauharnais (bo-HARR-ness).

Chiefs sign former Kansas standout Opurum

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:36:07 -0400

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - The Kansas City Chiefs have signed former Kansas defensive end Toben Opurum as an undrafted free agent after trying him out as a fullback during rookie minicamp.

Conn. court: Lawyers can't be sued for fraud

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:51:23 -0400

HARTFORD, Connecticut - The state Supreme Court has ruled in an ex-NFL player's case that Connecticut lawyers can't be sued for fraud for their conduct in court cases because of a centuries-old legal doctrine.

Tennessee's Jones faces balancing act on caravan

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:02:50 -0400

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee - Tennessee coach Butch Jones faces a delicate balancing act this month as he talks to fans and alumni during the Volunteers' caravan.

Agent for deceased Saints player faces wire fraud

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:48:22 -0400

NEW ORLEANS - The sports agent of late New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Frank Warren has been charged with one-count bill of information with wire fraud.

Former prep coach gets long prison sentence

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:56:50 -0400

EAST LANSING, Michigan - A former high school football coach in Pennsylvania has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for computer-related crimes that stretched to East Lansing.