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Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015 Video included

Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season. More>>

Union says NFL concussion expert is biased

The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions because the union believes he is biased. More>>

Jayson Williams plea hearing delayed indefinitely Video included

Retired NBA star Jayson Williams will not be in a New Jersey courtroom Friday to enter a plea in the 2002 shooting death of a hired driver. More>>

Westwood shoots 69 for 2-shot lead in Dubai

Lee Westwood shot a 3-under 69 Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Dubai World Championship, strengthening his chance of winning the European money title. More>>

Knicks' Answer: No to Allen Iverson

The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future. More>>

Police: 17 arrests in soccer match-fixing probe

German prosecutors investigating match-fixing in soccer say 15 people in Germany and two in Switzerland have been arrested and about 200 games in Europe are under suspicion. More>>

Pacquiao's PPV numbers add to megafight momentum

Manny Pacquiao proved he can be a box office hit. Now it's up to Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to see what they can do together. More>>

Man accused of taping ESPN reporter to appear in court

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An Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews is expected to make his first court appearance Friday. More>>

Feds seek $631K verdict against ex-Steeler Blount

Federal attorneys want a judge to declare that Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Mel Blount owes more than $631,000 in back taxes, interest and penalties. More>>

San Diego State routs Santa Clara

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Billy White scored 17 points and San Diego State used an 18-0 run in the second half to rout Santa Clara 86-53 on Thursday night in the West Coast Classic. More>>

Hardwick still not ready to return to Chargers

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San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick will not play against the Broncos on Sunday in the showdown between AFC West leaders in Denver. More>>

RB Johnson agrees to terms with Bengals Video included

Larry Johnson might have his career up-and-running sooner than expected. More>>

Wie withdraws from LPGA event with ankle injury

Michelle Wie withdrew from the LPGA Tour Championship on Thursday after hobbling through her first round on a sprained left ankle. More>>

Sports Wrap - Thursday, November 19, 2009

Highlights from the day in sports. More>>

Polamalu questionable 'at best' for Chiefs

The Pittsburgh Steelers apparently won't be without injured safety Troy Polamalu for more than one game. More>>

Promoter Bob Arum wants Pacquiao-Mayweather fight

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Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is ready to begin negotiations for a megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. More>>

Iverson clears waivers, becomes free agent

Allen Iverson has cleared waivers and is free to sign with any NBA team. More>>

Selig: Some clubs lost money

Some teams lost money in 2009, baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday after the final owners meeting of the year. More>>

US LPGA adds new tourney near San Diego in 2010

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The U.S. LPGA Tour is adding a new $1.7 million tournament at La Costa Resort & Spa outside San Diego in 2010. More>>

SDSU Athletic Director resigns in wake of scandal Video included

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SDSU Athletic Director Jeff Schemmel has resigned after a scandal involving the misuse of school money to pay for an alleged affair. More>>

Bolts put Tucker on injured reserve

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The San Diego Chargers have placed linebacker Jyles Tucker on the injured reserve list, meaning he's finished for the season. More>>

Autopsies: Drowned students had no drugs in system

Authorities say final autopsy results show that three college softball players who drowned when their sport utility vehicle went into a North Dakota pond had not been drinking or using drugs. More>>

Tila Tequila files civil suit against Chargers' Shawne Merriman

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Reality TV star Tila Tequila filed a lawsuit against San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman alleging domestic violence. More>>

Serena beats Venus in WTA championships final

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Serena Williams bested big sister Venus again Sunday, winning 6-2, 7-6 (4) in the season-ending Sony Ericsson Championships final. More>>

Economy may affect NBA team rosters

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The still-scuffling U.S. economy may keep some NBA teams from starting the season with a full, 15-player roster, according to a survey of all 30 franchises by The Associated Press. More>>

Trustee: NY Mets turn loss to a win with Madoff Video included

The trustee overseeing jailed financier Bernard Madoff's assets has labeled the New York Mets winners in the epic fraud. He says the baseball team made nearly $48 million in the Ponzi scheme. More>>

Chargers More>>

Hardwick still not ready to return to Chargers

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San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick will not play against the Broncos on Sunday in the showdown between AFC West leaders in Denver. More>>

Bolts put Tucker on injured reserve

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The San Diego Chargers have placed linebacker Jyles Tucker on the injured reserve list, meaning he's finished for the season. More>>

Tila Tequila files civil suit against Chargers' Shawne Merriman

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Reality TV star Tila Tequila filed a lawsuit against San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman alleging domestic violence. More>>

Chargers unveil their list of best coaches, players

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What do LaDanian Tomlinson, Dan Fouts, Junior Seau, Lance Alworth and Kellen Winslow have in common? They've all been named to a list of greatest Chargers of all time. More>>

LT's still climbing the charts

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LaDainian Tomlinson sliced 20 yards through Philadelphia's defense and into the end zone, flipped aside the ball and raised both arms in triumph. More>>

LT climbs charts, Bolts beat Eagles 31-23

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LaDainian Tomlinson scored twice and the San Diego Chargers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 31-23 on Sunday to pull into a tie atop the AFC West with the slumping Denver Broncos. More>>

Chargers safety Weddle fined for unnecessary roughness vs. Giants

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San Diego Chargers safety Eric Weddle has been fined $7,500 for unnecessary roughness for a hit in last Sunday in a win over the New York Giants. More>>

Hardwick unlikely to return to Bolts this week

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It looks as if center Nick Hardwick will have to wait at least another week to rejoin the San Diego Chargers. More>>

Bolts hope Giants victory carries over

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Philip Rivers doesn't give much credence to the New York Giants' losing streak, which he helped extend to four games. More>>

Padres More>>

Padres outright Edgar Gonzalez to Triple-A

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The San Diego Padres have outrighted utilityman Edgar Gonzalez to Triple-A Portland, moving him off the 40-man roster. More>>

Padres' new GM Jed Hoyer committed to building winning team

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Jed Hoyer, the assistant general manager for the Boston Red Sox, was named as the San Diego Padres new general manager Monday. More>>

Padres to name Jed Hoyer new general manager Monday

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The Associated Press is reporting that the San Diego Padres have hired Jed Hoyer as their new general manager. More>>

Padres' coaching staff returns intact

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Randy Ready, who remains a candidate to become manager of the Houston Astros, is one of six coaches agreeing to contracts to return to the San Diego Padres' staff. More>>

Source: Padres interview Kim Ng for GM job

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Kim Ng interviewed for the San Diego Padres' vacant general manager's job on Saturday, giving her another chance to become the first female GM in major league history. More>>

Padres outright 4 to Triple-A Portland

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The Padres have outrighted right-hander Josh Geer, outfielder Drew Macias, infielder Luis Rodriguez and catcher Eliezer Alfonzo to Triple-A Portland. More>>

Former Padre Giles arrested for domestic battery

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Former Padres second baseman Marcus Giles is facing a domestic battery charge after El Cajon police say he attacked his wife at their El Cajon home. More>>

A's squash speculation about Forst and San Diego

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The Oakland A's have squashed speculation that assistant general manager David Forst is in the mix to become the next general manager of the San Diego Padres. More>>

Hall of Fame comes calling for Kouzmanoff's glove

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Kevin Kouzmanoff of the San Diego Padres is willing to accommodate the Hall of Fame, to a point. More>>

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