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Paul Forrester: Knicks show why LeBron shouldn't sign

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:57:29 EST

NEW YORK -- Like a home seller trying desperately to peddle a fixer-upper, the Knicks emptied all the paint cans and window cleaner they could find on the property that is New York Friday night to sell the idea of playing in Gotham to the most wanted homebuyer in the NBA, LeBron James.

Second official fired in Flames' swine flu mess

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:56:08 EST

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) -- Alberta's health board says a second person has been fired for helping set up a private clinic for Calgary Flames players and their families to get the H1N1 flu vaccine.

Manny exercises $20 million option with Dodgers

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:40:25 EST

Manny Ramirez is coming back to the Dodgers next season.

Manny exercises $20 million option with Dodgers

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:37:46 EST

Manny Ramirez is coming back to the Dodgers next season.

Report: Lincecum has agreement on pot charge

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:18:48 EST

San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has an agreement with a prosecutor in his home state of Washington that could settle his misdemeanor marijuana charge, The Columbian reported Friday.

Final coaches' poll ballots to remain public

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:56:24 EST

WACO, Texas (AP) -- The final regular-season ballot of every voter in the USA Today college football coaches' poll will remain public.

U.S. team to play for gold at World Hockey Juniors

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:07:06 EST

The United States beat Russia 6-3 Friday and will play for the gold medal at the 2009 World Junior A Hockey Challenge.

Argentina: Independiente topples Gimnasia LP

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:59:23 EST

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Eduardo Tuzzio scored a late goal to give Independiente a 1-0 win over Gimnasia La Plata in Friday's opening matches of Round 13 in the Argentine Apertura tournament.

Ky. Busch rolls to 5th consecutive Trucks win

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:57:15 EST

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Kyle Busch started his Texas tripleheader with another NASCAR Trucks Series victory.

Roundup: Angels reward GM Reagins with extension

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:50:35 EST

Los Angeles Angels general manager Tony Reagins has agreed to a long-term contract extension.

UK beats up on D2 Clarion as Wall pours in 27

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:42:57 EST

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- John Wall proved to be worth the wait.

Austin Murphy: In a strange season, idea of justice is drastically skewed

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:28:18 EST

Instead of docking them games, perhaps we could put Oregon's LeGarrette Blount, Florida's Brandon Spikes and Oklahoma State's Dez Bryant in stocks on the set of this week's College Football GameDay. Would that make everyone feel better, satisfy everyone's craving for justice? It's a remedy that makes as much sense as any of the actual punishments handed down to the aforementioned players.

Notebook: Zenyatta relaxes before tackling boys

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:08:06 EST

Zenyatta had a quiet Friday morning at Santa Anita, one day before she puts her 13-race unbeaten streak on the line against the boys in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic.

Mallory Rubin: SEC West showdown, Case Keenum, more storylines

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:38:32 EST

The 10 storylines to watch this Saturday:

Life Is Sweet wins Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:32:49 EST

Life got sweeter for Life Is Sweet without her daunting stablemate Zenyatta in the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic. After fruitlessly chasing the undefeated mare in three previous races, Life Is Sweet found the winner's circle.

Earnhardt Jr.: Danica would be good for NASCAR

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:05:35 EST

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. says Danica Patrick would be good for NASCAR, but there's nothing new to report on the IndyCar star joining his team.

Gordon earns pole at Texas, his first of season

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:50:49 EST

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Jeff Gordon won his first NASCAR pole of the season with a qualifying lap of 191.117 mph (307.56 kph) for the Dickies 500 on Friday.

Dozen members of Grambling band hurt in crash

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:45:31 EST

FORDYCE, Ark. (AP) -- A dozen students and a bus driver are being treated for injuries after three buses carrying members of the renowned Grambling State University marching band were involved in a traffic crash in southern Arkansas.

Hornets owner Shinn diagnosed with prostate cancer

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:43:39 EST

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn said Friday he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, but remains healthy and is optimistic that he will conquer the disease.

NASCAR will honor fallen soldiers at Fort Hood

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:42:24 EST

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. loves to talk about his sponsorship ties to the military. He had a hard time finding the words Friday to discuss the massacre that left 13 people dead at Fort Hood.