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    FILE - In this June 8, 2012, file photo, Doug O'Neill, trainer of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner I'll Have Another, looks on during a news conference at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. O'Neill said Wednesday, July 11, 2012, he's dropped his appeal of a 45-day suspension stemming from an excess of carbon dioxide in one of his horses in 2010 and will serve the penalty starting Aug. 19. He added that the suspension was reduced to 40 days, and California Horse Racing Board spokesman Mike Marten confirmed it.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

    Trainer O'Neill drops appeal of suspension

    Kentucky Derby and Preakness-winning trainer Doug O'Neill on Wednesday dropped his appeal of a 45-day suspension stemming from an excess of carbon dioxide in one of his horses in 2010. He will serve the penalty starting Aug. 19. More »Trainer O'Neill drops appeal of suspension

    In this photo combo, at left, in an Oct. 8, 2011 file photo, Penn State president Graham Spanier walks on the field before an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa. At right, former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County Courthouse in custody after being found guilty of multiple charges of child sexual abuse in Bellefonte, Pa., Friday, June 22, 2012. A potentially explosive report into whether football coach Joe Paterno and other top Penn State officials took steps to conceal that Sandusky was a child molester will be released Thursday _ online for all to see, officials said Tuesday, July 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

    Paterno, in letter, defended Penn St. football

    Joe Paterno defended his football program's integrity in a 7-month-old letter released … More »Paterno, in letter, defended Penn St. football

    FILE - In thie Feb. 7, 2010 file photo New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Miami. The Saints won 31-17. After years of scorn from their fans, the Saints finally became Super Bowl champions. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

    AP Source: Saints, Brees apart on guaranteed money

    Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints still must close a significant gap in guaranteed … More »AP Source: Saints, Brees apart on guaranteed money

    • FILE - In this June 8, 2012, file photo, Doug O'Neill, trainer of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner I'll Have Another, looks on during a news conference at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. O'Neill said Wednesday, July 11, 2012, he's dropped his appeal of a 45-day suspension stemming from an excess of carbon dioxide in one of his horses in 2010 and will serve the penalty starting Aug. 19. He added that the suspension was reduced to 40 days, and California Horse Racing Board spokesman Mike Marten confirmed it.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
      Trainer O'Neill drops appeal of suspension AP - 2 hrs 34 mins ago

      Kentucky Derby and Preakness-winning trainer Doug O'Neill on Wednesday dropped his appeal of a 45-day suspension stemming from an excess of carbon dioxide in one of his horses in 2010. He will serve the … More »Trainer O'Neill drops appeal of suspension

      FILE - In this June 8, 2012, file photo, Doug O'Neill, trainer of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner I'll Have Another, looks on during a news conference at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. O'Neill said Wednesday, July 11, 2012, he's dropped his appeal of a 45-day suspension stemming from an excess of carbon dioxide in one of his horses in 2010 and will serve the penalty starting Aug. 19. He added that the suspension was reduced to 40 days, and California Horse Racing Board spokesman Mike Marten confirmed it.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

      Kentucky Derby and Preakness-winning trainer Doug O'Neill on Wednesday dropped his appeal of a 45-day suspension stemming from an excess of carbon dioxide in one of his horses in 2010. He will serve the penalty starting Aug. 19.

    • Former WBA and IBF super lightweight champion Khan of Britain shadow boxes during a workout at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood
      Khan reinstated as WBA champion Reuters - 2 hrs 36 mins ago

      (Reuters) - Amir Khan has had his WBA super-lightweight title reinstated ahead of his fight against WBC champion Danny Garcia in Las Vegas, the governing body said on Wednesday. Khan lost his WBA and IBF … More »Khan reinstated as WBA champion

      Former WBA and IBF super lightweight champion Khan of Britain shadow boxes during a workout at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood

      (Reuters) - Amir Khan has had his WBA super-lightweight title reinstated ahead of his fight against WBC champion Danny Garcia in Las Vegas, the governing body said on Wednesday. Khan lost his WBA and IBF light-welterweight titles to Lamont Peterson in controversial circumstances last December. "Justice has been done," Khan, …

    • Giant 2012 Olympic rings are unveiled at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5, west of London, in June
      Olympic border staff may lack proper training: report AFP - 2 hrs 47 mins ago

      Border staff drafted in to cope with the influx of visitors to Britain for the Olympic Games may lack proper training and immigration experience, an independent watchdog warned on Thursday. More »Olympic border staff may lack proper training: report

      Giant 2012 Olympic rings are unveiled at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5, west of London, in June

      Border staff drafted in to cope with the influx of visitors to Britain for the Olympic Games may lack proper training and immigration experience, an independent watchdog warned on Thursday.

    • Dwight Howard
      Howard stays with Magic as signings start AFP - 2 hrs 49 mins ago

      Dwight Howard will not be leaving the Orlando Magic for the Brooklyn Nets but Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis joined the NBA champion Miami Heat on Wednesday as a signing moratorium ended. More »Howard stays with Magic as signings start

      Dwight Howard

      Dwight Howard will not be leaving the Orlando Magic for the Brooklyn Nets but Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis joined the NBA champion Miami Heat on Wednesday as a signing moratorium ended.

    • Vehicle passes a newly painted Games lane on the Olympic Route Network in central London
      Arrival of athletes to make London driving trickier Reuters - 3 hrs ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - Getting around London will become trickier from this weekend, when thousands of athletes arrive for the Olympics, and further disruption is expected a week later as the torch relay enters … More »Arrival of athletes to make London driving trickier

      Vehicle passes a newly painted Games lane on the Olympic Route Network in central London

      LONDON (Reuters) - Getting around London will become trickier from this weekend, when thousands of athletes arrive for the Olympics, and further disruption is expected a week later as the torch relay enters the capital. Commuters and businesses, already used to congestion on the city's narrow streets, were warned by London's …

    • Newly-acquired Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash holds up his new jersey during a news conference at the team's headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Wednesday, July 11, 2012. The Lakers acquired two-time MVP Nash from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for first round draft picks in 2013 and 2015 as well as second round draft picks in 2013 and 2014. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
      Steve Nash surprised to find himself with Lakers AP - 3 hrs ago

      Steve Nash knew the scene was more than a bit surreal when he stood in the Los Angeles Lakers' training complex, grinning and holding up a gold No. 10 jersey with his name on the back. More »Steve Nash surprised to find himself with Lakers

      Newly-acquired Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash holds up his new jersey during a news conference at the team's headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Wednesday, July 11, 2012. The Lakers acquired two-time MVP Nash from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for first round draft picks in 2013 and 2015 as well as second round draft picks in 2013 and 2014. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

      Steve Nash knew the scene was more than a bit surreal when he stood in the Los Angeles Lakers' training complex, grinning and holding up a gold No. 10 jersey with his name on the back.

    • Boxer Amir Khan shadow boxes during a public workout session at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
      Khan gets back WBA crown ahead of Garcia fight AFP - 3 hrs ago

      Britain's Amir Khan will walk into the ring as a world champion Saturday after the World Boxing Association told him on Wednesday that he has been reinstated to the light-welterweight throne. More »Khan gets back WBA crown ahead of Garcia fight

      Boxer Amir Khan shadow boxes during a public workout session at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

      Britain's Amir Khan will walk into the ring as a world champion Saturday after the World Boxing Association told him on Wednesday that he has been reinstated to the light-welterweight throne.

    • San Antonio Spurs' Duncan works against New Orleans Hornets' Okafor during their NBA basketball game in New Orleans
      Duncan reaches deal to stay with Spurs Reuters - 4 hrs ago

      (Reuters) - Tim Duncan re-signed with the San Antonio Spurs in a deal that likely ensures the 6-foot-11 stalwart will end his glittering National Basketball Association (NBA) career with the team, the … More »Duncan reaches deal to stay with Spurs

      San Antonio Spurs' Duncan works against New Orleans Hornets' Okafor during their NBA basketball game in New Orleans

      (Reuters) - Tim Duncan re-signed with the San Antonio Spurs in a deal that likely ensures the 6-foot-11 stalwart will end his glittering National Basketball Association (NBA) career with the team, the club said on Wednesday. The 36-year-old power forward has led San Antonio to the playoffs every season, including nine division …

    • National League's R.A. Dickey, of the New York Mets, delivers against the American League during the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 10, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
      Darvish variety to Dickey mastery for same results AP - 4 hrs ago

      Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan had a blazing fastball, the first ever clocked at 100 mph, during 27 seasons that included 5,714 strikeouts and seven no-hitters. Mariano Rivera has used a devastating, … More »Darvish variety to Dickey mastery for same results

      National League's R.A. Dickey, of the New York Mets, delivers against the American League during the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 10, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

      Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan had a blazing fastball, the first ever clocked at 100 mph, during 27 seasons that included 5,714 strikeouts and seven no-hitters. Mariano Rivera has used a devastating, bat-cracking cutter for a record 608 saves to be part of five World Series championships with the New York Yankees.

    • In this photo combo, at left, in an Oct. 8, 2011 file photo, Penn State president Graham Spanier walks on the field before an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa. At right, former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County Courthouse in custody after being found guilty of multiple charges of child sexual abuse in Bellefonte, Pa., Friday, June 22, 2012. A potentially explosive report into whether football coach Joe Paterno and other top Penn State officials took steps to conceal that Sandusky was a child molester will be released Thursday _ online for all to see, officials said Tuesday, July 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
      Paterno, in letter, defended Penn St. football AP - 4 hrs ago

      Joe Paterno defended his football program's integrity in a 7-month-old letter released Wednesday, a day ahead of a report that could forever mar his legacy. More »Paterno, in letter, defended Penn St. football

      In this photo combo, at left, in an Oct. 8, 2011 file photo, Penn State president Graham Spanier walks on the field before an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa. At right, former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County Courthouse in custody after being found guilty of multiple charges of child sexual abuse in Bellefonte, Pa., Friday, June 22, 2012. A potentially explosive report into whether football coach Joe Paterno and other top Penn State officials took steps to conceal that Sandusky was a child molester will be released Thursday _ online for all to see, officials said Tuesday, July 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

      Joe Paterno defended his football program's integrity in a 7-month-old letter released Wednesday, a day ahead of a report that could forever mar his legacy.

    • Lance Armstrong takes part in a special session regarding cancer in the developing world during the Clinton Global Initiative in New York
      Armstrong given more time to answer cycling doping charges Reuters - 4 hrs ago

      NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency on Wednesday gave seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong 30 more days to answer charges that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his … More »Armstrong given more time to answer cycling doping charges

      Lance Armstrong takes part in a special session regarding cancer in the developing world during the Clinton Global Initiative in New York

      NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency on Wednesday gave seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong 30 more days to answer charges that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career. "This extension will allow the court sufficient time to evaluate Mr. Armstrong's amended complaint," Tim …

    • Phillips Idowu
      Idowu happy to keep low profile before Olympics AFP - 5 hrs ago

      Olympic silver medallist Phillips Idowu insists injury problems are not the reason for his low profile in the run-up to the London Games. More »Idowu happy to keep low profile before Olympics

      Phillips Idowu

      Olympic silver medallist Phillips Idowu insists injury problems are not the reason for his low profile in the run-up to the London Games.

    • The M4 motorway was closed for ongoing repairs to a cracked viaduct
      Britain expects key road to be open for Olympics AFP - 5 hrs ago

      Britain's Highways Agency on Wednesday said it expected the main road between Heathrow Airport and London to reopen in time for the Olympic Games despite ongoing repairs to a cracked viaduct. More »Britain expects key road to be open for Olympics

      The M4 motorway was closed for ongoing repairs to a cracked viaduct

      Britain's Highways Agency on Wednesday said it expected the main road between Heathrow Airport and London to reopen in time for the Olympic Games despite ongoing repairs to a cracked viaduct.

    • A crewman monitors a screen aboard an E-3D Sentry aircraft during an Olympic training exercise
      Army reinforcements drafted over Olympic security fears AFP - 5 hrs ago

      Britain's army will supply extra troops to guard the Olympic Games over fears that private security firm G4S will not be able to provide sufficient personnel, the government confirmed on Wednesday. More »Army reinforcements drafted over Olympic security fears

      A crewman monitors a screen aboard an E-3D Sentry aircraft during an Olympic training exercise

      Britain's army will supply extra troops to guard the Olympic Games over fears that private security firm G4S will not be able to provide sufficient personnel, the government confirmed on Wednesday.

    • Luke Donald
      Donald defends Scottish Open crown AFP - 5 hrs ago

      World No. 1 Luke Donald will be hoping for Scottish Open recognition this week after going unnoticed by Australian pop singer, Kylie Minogue at Wimbledon. More »Donald defends Scottish Open crown

      Luke Donald

      World No. 1 Luke Donald will be hoping for Scottish Open recognition this week after going unnoticed by Australian pop singer, Kylie Minogue at Wimbledon.

    • Maria De Villota, pictured in March
      Formula One test driver De Villota recovery 'remarkable' AFP - 5 hrs ago

      Marussia test driver Maria De Villota is making a remarkable recovery from last week's horrific crash which resulted in her losing her right eye, her F1 team reported on Wednesday. More »Formula One test driver De Villota recovery 'remarkable'

      Maria De Villota, pictured in March

      Marussia test driver Maria De Villota is making a remarkable recovery from last week's horrific crash which resulted in her losing her right eye, her F1 team reported on Wednesday.

    • View of the US Open tennis tournament in 2011 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York
      US Open boosts prize money to record $25.5 million AFP - 5 hrs ago

      US Open prize money will jump by more than $2 million this year to a record $25.5 million with another $2.6 million in potential bonuses available, the US Tennis Association announced on Wednesday. More »US Open boosts prize money to record $25.5 million

      View of the US Open tennis tournament in 2011 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York

      US Open prize money will jump by more than $2 million this year to a record $25.5 million with another $2.6 million in potential bonuses available, the US Tennis Association announced on Wednesday.

    • The Olympic Stadium is seen at the London 2012 Olympic Park in east London, Wednesday, July 11, 2012, as work continues to get the park ready for the summer games which begin July 27.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
      UK: 3,500 more troops assigned to Olympics AP - 5 hrs ago

      Britain put an extra 3,500 military personnel on standby Wednesday to protect venues at the London Olympics, after a private contractor said it may not be able to provide enough security guards on ti … More »UK: 3,500 more troops assigned to Olympics

      The Olympic Stadium is seen at the London 2012 Olympic Park in east London, Wednesday, July 11, 2012, as work continues to get the park ready for the summer games which begin July 27.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

      Britain put an extra 3,500 military personnel on standby Wednesday to protect venues at the London Olympics, after a private contractor said it may not be able to provide enough security guards on time.

    • In this photo combo, at left, in an Oct. 8, 2011 file photo, Penn State president Graham Spanier walks on the field before an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa. At right, former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County Courthouse in custody after being found guilty of multiple charges of child sexual abuse in Bellefonte, Pa., Friday, June 22, 2012. A potentially explosive report into whether football coach Joe Paterno and other top Penn State officials took steps to conceal that Sandusky was a child molester will be released Thursday _ online for all to see, officials said Tuesday, July 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
      Paterno, in letter, defends Penn St. football AP - 6 hrs ago

      Joe Paterno, in a letter written nearly a month before his January death, defends the integrity of the Penn State football program he guided for decades. More »Paterno, in letter, defends Penn St. football

      In this photo combo, at left, in an Oct. 8, 2011 file photo, Penn State president Graham Spanier walks on the field before an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa. At right, former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County Courthouse in custody after being found guilty of multiple charges of child sexual abuse in Bellefonte, Pa., Friday, June 22, 2012. A potentially explosive report into whether football coach Joe Paterno and other top Penn State officials took steps to conceal that Sandusky was a child molester will be released Thursday _ online for all to see, officials said Tuesday, July 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

      Joe Paterno, in a letter written nearly a month before his January death, defends the integrity of the Penn State football program he guided for decades.

    • FILE - In this March 13, 2001 file photo, Brazil's former soccer player Pele , center, joins hands with former FIFA President Joao Havelange, left, and Ricardo Teixeira, president of the Brazilian Soccer Confederation, during a meeting to clean up Brazilian soccer, in Brasilia, Brazil. FIFA has published court documents that name Havelange and Teixeira as receiving millions of dollars from 1992-97, in a World Cup kickbacks scandal. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File)
      FIFA names Havelange, Teixeira in kickbacks case AP - 6 hrs ago

      Former FIFA president Joao Havelange and one-time Brazilian soccer leader Ricardo Teixeira received millions of dollars in a World Cup kickbacks scandal, soccer's world governing body confirmed on We … More »FIFA names Havelange, Teixeira in kickbacks case

      FILE - In this March 13, 2001 file photo, Brazil's former soccer player Pele , center, joins hands with former FIFA President Joao Havelange, left, and Ricardo Teixeira, president of the Brazilian Soccer Confederation, during a meeting to clean up Brazilian soccer, in Brasilia, Brazil. FIFA has published court documents that name Havelange and Teixeira as receiving millions of dollars from 1992-97, in a World Cup kickbacks scandal. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File)

      Former FIFA president Joao Havelange and one-time Brazilian soccer leader Ricardo Teixeira received millions of dollars in a World Cup kickbacks scandal, soccer's world governing body confirmed on Wednesday.

    • Former FIFA President Joao Havelange attends the Soccerex global convention at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro
      Former FIFA boss Havelange named in bribe case Reuters - 6 hrs ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - Ex-FIFA President Joao Havelange and his former son-in-law Ricardo Teixeira took multi-million dollar bribes on World Cup deals, Swiss prosecutors said in a legal document released on … More »Former FIFA boss Havelange named in bribe case

      Former FIFA President Joao Havelange attends the Soccerex global convention at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro

      LONDON (Reuters) - Ex-FIFA President Joao Havelange and his former son-in-law Ricardo Teixeira took multi-million dollar bribes on World Cup deals, Swiss prosecutors said in a legal document released on Wednesday, dealing a fresh blow to world soccer's ruling body. The two Brazilian soccer administrators were named for …

    • In this Friday, July 6, 2012, photo, AJ Allmendinger helps push his car down pit row during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. NASCAR has temporarily suspended Allmendinger after he failed a drug test. Allmendinger won't be allowed to drive Saturday night, July 7, in the Sprint Cup race at Daytona. Instead, Sam Hornish Jr. will be behind the wheel of the No. 22 Dodge for Penske Racing. Allmendinger has 72 hours to request that his B sample be tested. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
      Allmendinger says he tested positive for stimulant AP - 6 hrs ago

      Suspended NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger said Wednesday that he tested positive for a stimulant and was collecting his medicines and supplements in an attempt to figure out what got him in trouble. More »Allmendinger says he tested positive for stimulant

      In this Friday, July 6, 2012, photo, AJ Allmendinger helps push his car down pit row during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. NASCAR has temporarily suspended Allmendinger after he failed a drug test. Allmendinger won't be allowed to drive Saturday night, July 7, in the Sprint Cup race at Daytona. Instead, Sam Hornish Jr. will be behind the wheel of the No. 22 Dodge for Penske Racing. Allmendinger has 72 hours to request that his B sample be tested. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

      Suspended NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger said Wednesday that he tested positive for a stimulant and was collecting his medicines and supplements in an attempt to figure out what got him in trouble.

    • Lance Armstrong
      USADA gives Armstrong 30-day extension AFP - 6 hrs ago

      The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has given Lance Armstrong a 30-day extension to contest the doping conspiracy charges against him while he pursues a lawsuit against USADA. More »USADA gives Armstrong 30-day extension

      Lance Armstrong

      The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has given Lance Armstrong a 30-day extension to contest the doping conspiracy charges against him while he pursues a lawsuit against USADA.

    • The Olympic Rings are seen hanging from Tower Bridge after being lowered into position for display from the walkways in central London
      UK puts army on standby over security guards' concern Reuters - 6 hrs ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - The British government has put extra soldiers on standby to provide security for the London Olympics following concerns the private contractor G4S would not train enough guards in time … More »UK puts army on standby over security guards' concern

      The Olympic Rings are seen hanging from Tower Bridge after being lowered into position for display from the walkways in central London

      LONDON (Reuters) - The British government has put extra soldiers on standby to provide security for the London Olympics following concerns the private contractor G4S would not train enough guards in time for this month's Games. Some 23,700 security guards will protect the Olympic venues as part of Britain's biggest peacetime …

    • Yassine El Ghanassy
      West Brom secure Belgian star on loan deal AFP - 6 hrs ago

      English Premier League side West Brom strengthened their forward line on Wednesday as they signed highly-rated Belgian international Yassine El Ghanassy on a season-long loan from Belgian outfit Gent. More »West Brom secure Belgian star on loan deal

      Yassine El Ghanassy

      English Premier League side West Brom strengthened their forward line on Wednesday as they signed highly-rated Belgian international Yassine El Ghanassy on a season-long loan from Belgian outfit Gent.

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