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Serena Williams puts US up 2-0 over Belarus
Serena Williams was back in the Fed Cup on Saturday for the first time in five years, giving the United States a strong lineup.
Zambia, Ivory Coast make African Cup semifinals
Zambia and Ivory Coast advanced to the semifinals of the African Cup of Nations on Saturday, each asserting its power with a 3-0 victory.
No. 2 Syracuse crushes St. John's 95-70
Fab Melo returned just in time to help Jim Boeheim reach another milestone.
Closure of Armstrong probe could affect feds
Now that the federal government has closed its investigation of Lance Armstrong, some legal experts are wondering whether the effort to prosecute superstar athletes over doping claims is worth it.
Arsenal may try to extend Henry's loan from MLS
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger may try to extend Thierry Henry's loan from the New York Red Bulls.
Super matchups everywhere with Pats-Giants
Updated: Saturday, February 4 2012 2:18 PM EST2012-02-04 19:18:45 GMT
MVP quarterbacks on marquee franchises. A rematch of a nail-biter from four years ago, featuring many of the same key characters. Madonna and plenty of Manning — Eli, and Peyton, too.
MVP quarterbacks on marquee franchises. A rematch of a nail-biter from four years ago, featuring many of the same key characters. Madonna and plenty of Manning — Eli, and Peyton, too.
Ailing Azarenka won't face US in Fed Cup
Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka of Belarus has withdrawn from her Fed Cup match against the United States because of a lower back injury.
Wife of Yankees GM Cashman files for divorce
The wife of Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has filed divorce papers, a day after prosecutors charged a woman with stalking him and extorting money over an extramarital affair.
No. 14 Georgetown defeats South Florida 75-45
Henry Sims scored 13 points and nine rebounds, and No. 14 Georgetown held South Florida without a point for nearly 11 minutes in the first half Saturday in a 75-45 win over the Bulls.
Bundchen causes stir at Super Bowl from afar
Glamour Boy is here and ready to play in Sunday's Super Bowl. Glamour wife is out of sight - so far - unless you count the front page of the New York Post.
Ryan Palmer leads Phoenix Open
Spencer Levin took the Phoenix Open lead with a hard-charging approach. He figures that's the best way to stay there, too.
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He fishes, goes to wine festivals, even kisses his girlfriend in full view at a Boston Celtics game.
Prosecutors close Armstrong inquiry, no charges
Updated: Friday, February 3 2012 6:00 PM EST2012-02-03 23:00:56 GMT
Federal prosecutors dropped their investigation of Lance Armstrong on Friday.

Federal prosecutors dropped their investigation of Lance Armstrong on Friday, ending a nearly two-year effort aimed at determining whether the seven-time Tour de France winner and his teammates participated in a doping program.
Goodell says NFL will continue work on concussions
Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL will continue its work toward preventing concussions and other injuries, saying what's been done so far is only a starting point.
Goodell says league expanding prime time games
The NFL is increasing the number of Thursday night games so more of its teams can play in prime time.
Super Bowl ads that generate buzz after the game
Updated: Friday, February 3 2012 12:23 PM EST2012-02-03 17:23:05 GMT
Companies hope you'll be gabbing about their Super Bowl ads on Monday morning. But the ultimate score is if those conversations continue throughout the year.
Companies hope you'll be gabbing about their Super Bowl ads on Monday morning. But the ultimate score is if those conversations continue throughout the year.
Goodell not bothered by all the Manning talk
Commissioner Roger Goodell isn't bothered by all the talk about Colts quarterback Peyton Manning during Super Bowl week.
Report: Rangers' Hamilton has relapse with alcohol
Texas Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton scheduled a news conference for Friday amid reports that he had a relapse this week when he drank alcohol at a Dallas-area bar.
Super Bowl ads that generate buzz after the game
Companies hope you'll be gabbing about their Super Bowl ads on Monday morning. But the ultimate score is if those conversations continue throughout the year.
Unlike Patriots, NFL slow to embrace 'Moneyball'
Updated: Friday, February 3 2012 10:45 AM EST2012-02-03 15:45:45 GMT
It's advice that sounds like heresy on the gridiron: Go for it on fourth down. Try more onside kicks. Running backs don't matter much.
It's advice that sounds like heresy on the gridiron: Go for it on fourth down. Try more onside kicks. Running backs don't matter much.
Kraft, Mara started season, now they'll finish it
By JIM LITKE AP Sports Writer The NFL season began on time largely because of Robert Kraft and John Mara. So there's no more fitting way to end it than the two of them facing off for the game's...
Unlike Patriots, NFL slow to embrace 'Moneyball'
It's advice that sounds like heresy on the gridiron: Go for it on fourth down. Try more onside kicks. Running backs don't matter much.
Peyton Manning's doctor gives QB clearance to play
Peyton Manning is cleared to play football. Still not so clear is whether it will be with the Indianapolis Colts.
Sharapova leads Russia against Spain in Fed Cup
Three-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova will play Silvia Soler-Espinosa in the opening singles match Saturday when Russia hosts Spain in the first round of the Fed Cup.
3 die in Egypt clashes over deadly soccer riot
Police in Cairo set off salvos of tear gas and fired birdshot at protesters angry over a deadly soccer riot as fresh clashes on Egyptian streets killed three people on Friday, according to a volunteer doctor and health...
Sports Wrap - Thursday, February 2, 2012
Highlights from the day in sports.
Mickelson sues to find source of 'defamation'
Updated: Thursday, February 2 2012 5:43 PM EST2012-02-02 22:43:38 GMT
Phil Mickelson filed a lawsuit against an Internet service provider in Canada to learn the identity of a person who has been posting "vexatious statements" that the four-time major champion

Phil Mickelson filed a lawsuit against an Internet service provider in Canada to learn the identity of a person who has been posting "vexatious statements" that the four-time major champion says is a deliberate attack on his reputation.

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Chargers fire Manusky, promote Pagano as DC

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The San Diego Chargers fired defensive coordinator Greg Manusky after just one year on the job on Thursday and replaced him by promoting linebackers coach John Pagano. More>>

Spanos keeps Turner, Smith for 2012

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The job status of embattled Chargers head coach Norv Turner is still up in the air. More>>

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