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Feds drop four counts against Bonds

51 min 30 sec ago
Federal prosecutors dropped four counts of lying to a grand jury against baseball star Barry Bonds, leaving him to face trial ...

De La Hoya, Pacquiao make adjustments to more weight

1 hour 1 min ago
Manny Pacquiao is taking a major risk Saturday by facing an opponent he didn't have to fight, but so is Oscar De La Hoya. Pacquiao, ...

De La Hoya-Pacquiao pay-per-view could be 'home run'

1 hour 5 min ago
This isn't an election, but early returns look promising for Saturday night's showdown between Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao ...

Abrams, No. 8 Texas dispatch ninth-ranked UCLA

6 hours 16 min ago
A.J. Abrams scored 31 points, including the last six of the game for No. 8 Texas, sending the Longhorns to a 68-64 victory over ...

Chargers notch 11th straight victory over Raiders

6 hours 36 min ago
The San Diego Chargers finally looked like world-beaters. It's probably too late. LaDainian Tomlinson scored on a 3-yard run ...

No. 2 UConn escapes Buffalo with four-point victory

6 hours 37 min ago
Hasheem Thabeet had 21 points and 18 rebounds, Jeff Adrien added 18 points, and No. 2 Connecticut survived a big scare, holding ...

As Bills head for Toronto, can Canada work as an NFL home?

6 hours 48 min ago
Buffalo Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr., 90, has a chest virus. He has been coughing for two weeks. "The doctor tells me stay ...

The Bell Tolls: Even without Plax, Giants are still NFL's best

6 hours 49 min ago
We interrupt the business about Glocks-in-nightclubs, alleged cover-ups and shout-outs from City Hall for a tidbit that has received ...

Jets DE Ellis charged with marijuana possession

6 hours 50 min ago
New York Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, speeding and driving without insurance ...

B. Griffin overcomes low-blow, leads No. 6 Oklahoma over USC

6 hours 51 min ago
Blake Griffin scored 11 of his 25 points after getting hit with a cheap shot elbow in the second half, and No. 6 Oklahoma staved ...

Shortstops on the move: Renteria to Giants, Greene to Cards

6 hours 51 min ago
Edgar Renteria became the second free agent to join the San Francisco Giants in as many days, receiving an $18.5 million, two-year ...

Melrose returning to ESPN as hockey analyst

6 hours 52 min ago
Barry Melrose will return to ESPN as a hockey analyst on Jan. 1.

Pierce, doctor from Plax case will meet police on Friday

6 hours 59 min ago
Antonio Pierce didn't know New York Giants teammate Plaxico Burress was carrying a gun last weekend until it accidentally discharged, ...

Union suit to stop NFL suspension to be heard Friday

Fri, 12/05/2008 - 01:51
A federal judge will be asked to decide Friday whether five suspended NFL players deserve a chance to play this weekend. At issue ...

Cancer-stricken swimmer on comeback trail

Fri, 12/05/2008 - 01:22
Eric Shanteau looks as healthy as any other swimmer on deck at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center.

SEC title game pits fast Florida against blue-collar Alabama

Fri, 12/05/2008 - 00:52
For all of the love and attention heaped on the Big 12 this season, it's time for a little appreciation of the Southeastern Conference. ...

Big Ben 'fine' after dinging knee on Wednesday

Fri, 12/05/2008 - 00:52
The scare the Steelers got when quarterback Ben Roethlisberger slipped in the mud and sat out the final 20 minutes of practice ...

Cowboys hopeful Barber can join Ware on field

Fri, 12/05/2008 - 00:51
Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware returned to action in a limited capacity Thursday, while running back Marion Barber missed practice ...

Steelers defense trying for rare NFL sweep

Fri, 12/05/2008 - 00:49
Wins and losses will be the ultimate measure of the 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers, but they have at shot at a rare Triple Crown of ...

Armstrong ready to let Contador lead Astana

Fri, 12/05/2008 - 00:48
Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong says he's happy to let Alberto Contador be Astana's team leader.