Spinner Botha recalled to South Africa test squad
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Off-spinner Johan Botha, who has been banned from bowling his doosra after it was ruled illegal, has been recalled to the South Africa test squad for their tour of India next month.
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AP No. 1 UConn routs No. 6 Duke, 81-48
AP – 39 mins agoDURHAM, N.C. – Maya Moore swished one 3-pointer, then another. By the time her shooting flurry was through, top-ranked Connecticut was having an easy time with yet another top 10 challenger — and there was nothing those noisy Cameron Crazies could say about it. Full Story »
Former finalist Ivanovic into 2nd round
AP – 15 mins ago
Texas No. 1 in AP poll for second straight week
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Connecticut still No. 1; Vermont back in Top 25
AP – Mon Jan 18, 1:11 pm ET
AP Vermont's back in the Top 25 for the first time in 17 years. Full Story »
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Mourning-Wade fund raises over $800K for Haiti
AP – 1 hr 49 mins ago
AP MIAMI - With retired NBA star Alonzo Mourning calling the initial wave of support "overwhelming," the Haitian earthquake relief fund he co-founded with Heat star Dwyane Wade announced Monday that its pledge total has already surpassed $800,000. Full Story »
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Parker leads Spurs past Hornets, 97-90
AP – 2 hrs 26 mins ago
AP NEW ORLEANS - The nagging pain in Tony Parker's left foot lingers, so he tries to play through it as best he can, with some days better than others. Full Story »
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Broncos lose defensive boss Mike Nolan
AP – 2 hrs 28 mins agoDENVER - The Denver Broncos and defensive coordinator Mike Nolan have agreed to part ways. Full Story »
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Players, clubs rush to settle in arbitration
AP – 12 mins ago
AP NEW YORK - Players and clubs rushed to settle salary arbitration cases before the scheduled exchange of figures Tuesday. Full Story »
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NBA star Mutombo honored for deeds in native Congo
AP – 1 hr 1 min ago
AP WASHINGTON - Former pro basketball star Dikembe Mutombo stressed the importance of an education as he was honored Monday with an award for improving lives in his native Congo. Full Story »
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No. 5 Syracuse beats Notre Dame 84-71
AP – 2 mins ago
AP SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Wesley Johnson scored 22 points and Andy Rautins added 21 on 5-of-9 shooting from 3-point range to lead No. 5 Syracuse to an 84-71 victory over Notre Dame on Monday night, the Orange's third Big East road win in six days. Full Story »
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Henry escapes punishment over handball incident
AFP – Mon Jan 18, 12:48 pm ET
AFP/File ZURICH (AFP) - French captain Thierry Henry escaped being punished for his infamous handball in the 2010 World Cup finals play-off against Ireland, FIFA announced on Monday. Full Story »
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Clean, green cycling emerges from doping era
AFP – 1 hr 41 mins ago
AFP/File ADELAIDE, Australia (AFP) - Tough anti-doping measures, exciting new teams and a growing support base of amateur riders are helping cycling shed its drug-spoiled image and enter a more promising era. Full Story »
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Kessel's goal gives Leafs 4-3 win over Predators
AP – 2 mins ago
AP NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Phil Kessel scored the tiebreaking goal with 5:48 left to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday night. Full Story »
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Major redevelopment for Australian Open unveiled
AFP – 7 mins ago
AFP/File MELBOURNE (AFP) - The Australian Open will become the first Grand Slam in the world to boast three undercover courts after organisers unveiled a multi-million dollar transformation of Melbourne Park on Tuesday. Full Story »
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Farmers Insurance to sponsor Torrey Pines
AP – Mon Jan 18, 3:12 pm ETPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - The San Diego Open found a title sponsor one week before its tournament, the fourth new sponsor the PGA Tour has attracted in the last nine months. Full Story »
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Herschel Walker 'serious' debut MMA bout
AP – Tue Jan 12, 6:06 pm ET
AP MIAMI LAKES, Fla. - Even Herschel Walker's mother apparently isn't too keen on her son's latest competitive venture. Full Story »
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Moore in a hurry to be a world champion
Reuters – Mon Jan 18, 7:16 pm ET
Reuters SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Guyanese boxer Leon "Hurry Up" Moore has fought in Colombia, Barbados and Kyrgyzstan and now a move to Southeast Asia late in his career has put the fighter into the position of possible world-title contender. Full Story »
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JGR signs Busch to longterm contract extension
AP – Mon Jan 18, 4:19 pm ETCONCORD, N.C. - Joe Gibbs Racing signed Kyle Busch to a long-term extension, ensuring he won't be distracted while the team attempts to return him to championship-contending form. Full Story »
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Olympic halfpipe hopeful injured, out for 2010
AP – Mon Jan 18, 7:10 pm ETSnowboarder Danny Davis won't have a chance to dedicate his Olympics to a fallen friend after a season-ending back injury suffered when he crashed his four-wheeler into a closed gate outside a house in Utah. Full Story »
Football News
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Broncos lose defensive boss Mike Nolan
AP – 2 hrs 53 mins agoDENVER - The Denver Broncos and defensive coordinator Mike Nolan have agreed to part ways. Full Story »
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For Bush, peaking at playoffs was the plan
AP – Mon Jan 18, 6:29 pm ETNEW ORLEANS - Reggie Bush got bashful for a moment. Full Story »
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Bolts extend Turner's contract day after big loss
AP – 2 mins agoSAN DIEGO - The San Diego Chargers have given coach Norv Turner a three-year contract extension through 2013. Full Story »
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Source: Sun Life buying Dolphins naming rights
AP – Mon Jan 18, 5:36 pm ETNEW YORK - Sun Life Financial has purchased naming rights to the Miami Dolphins' stadium in time for the Super Bowl. Full Story »
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Jets DE Ellis has broken hand, expects to play
AP – Mon Jan 18, 5:24 pm ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. - New York Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis has a broken left hand that will require surgery, but he expects to play in the AFC championship against Indianapolis. Full Story »
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Cowboys-Vikings earns best early rating since '96
AP – Mon Jan 18, 4:26 pm ETNEW YORK - Brett Favre and the Dallas Cowboys are a potent combination for television ratings. Full Story »
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Resurgent Jets stand between Indianapolis and Super Bowl
Reuters – Mon Jan 18, 1:12 pm ET
Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Indianapolis Colts need to overcome a resurgent New York Jets team who spoiled their shot at a perfect regular season record less than a month ago if they are to advance to the Super Bowl in Miami on February 7. Full Story »
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3 star QBs and upstart Jets go for Super Bowl
AP – Mon Jan 18, 7:11 am ET
AP The New York Jets can expect to see Peyton Manning for four quarters this time. Full Story »
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Greene, defense propel Jets past Chargers 17-14
AP – Mon Jan 18, 5:40 am ET
AP SAN DIEGO - Maybe Rex Ryan already knows the score of the AFC championship game, too. Full Story »
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New York Jets upset Chargers with comeback win
Reuters – Sun Jan 17, 11:22 pm ET
Reuters SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - The New York Jets pulled off a surprise 17-14 win over the San Diego Chargers Sunday to earn an AFC Championship showdown with the Indianapolis Colts. Full Story »
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Favre, Viking defense rough up Romo, Cowboys 34-3
AP – Sun Jan 17, 5:56 pm ET
AP MINNEAPOLIS - This is why Brett Favre said he was coming back. And back he is — maybe better than ever. Four — count 'em, four — touchdown passes from Minnesota's 40-year-old quarterback put the Vikings within a game of the Super Bowl with a 34-3 rout of the Dallas Cowboys to advance to the NFC championship Sunday. Full Story »
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Colts beat Ravens 20-3, advance to AFC title game
AP – Sun Jan 17, 8:10 am ET
AP INDIANAPOLIS - There's a price to pay for keeping the ball out of Peyton Manning's hands. Full Story »
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Saints March: rout Cards to reach NFC title game
AP – Sun Jan 17, 6:37 am ET
AP NEW ORLEANS - Maybe a little rest was all Drew Brees and Reggie Bush needed to shift the Saints' league-leading offense back into overdrive. Full Story »
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Dansby's fumble return in OT gives Cards 51-45 win
AP – Mon Jan 11, 2:02 am ET
AP GLENDALE, Ariz. - Old master Kurt Warner and playoff newcomer Aaron Rodgers staged a passing duel to rival any the NFL has seen. And when the highest-scoring postseason game in league history ended abruptly in overtime, Rodgers flung his helmet to the sideline in disgust. Full Story »
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Rice leads Ravens run game to 33-14 win over Pats
AP – Sun Jan 10, 10:09 pm ET
AP FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - From the very first play, Ray Rice and the running Ravens made the team of the last decade look old, overmatched and, oddly, inept. Full Story »
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L.T.'s Chargers blow another playoff chance
AP – Sun Jan 17, 9:51 pm ET
AP SAN DIEGO - LaDainian Tomlinson sat alone on a plastic folding chair, drumming his fingertips together and staring at the shiny silver toes on his shoes. In a moment, he would walk across the worn blue carpet to explain why the San Diego Chargers belly-flopped in yet another dive into the postseason. Full Story »
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Colts defense delivers playoff gem against Ravens
AP – Sun Jan 17, 9:01 pm ET
AP INDIANAPOLIS - Colts coach Jim Caldwell put a premium on speed for the playoffs. Full Story »
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Saints say their confidence was never shaken
AP – Sun Jan 17, 8:32 pm ET
AP METAIRIE, La. - With nine double-digit victories during the regular season, the New Orleans Saints weren't all that surprised by the way they dominated their playoff opener. Full Story »
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