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    FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2011 file photo, Penn State coach Joe Paterno stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Evanston, Ill. Former FBI director Louis Freeh, who led a Penn State-funded investigation into the university's handling of molestation allegations against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, is scheduled to release his highly anticipated report Thursday, July 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching, File)

    Legal experts say Paterno could have faced charges

    If he were alive today, Joe Paterno — the coach who stood for so long for character and integrity both on and off the football field — could be looking at charges such as child endangerment, perjury and conspiracy. More »Legal experts say Paterno could have faced charges

    Penn State running back Silas Redd participates in a relay against the defense during the 10th annual Uplifting Athletes Lift for Life at Penn State University in State College, Pa., Friday, July 13, 2012. Most Nittany Lions, before a player-organized charity event Friday, said they didn't watch the news conference Thursday about the investigation into the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, but had at least heard of the findings. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

    Some Penn State players stand by former coach

    Penn State tailback Silas Redd still stands by his former coach Joe Paterno. Defensive … More »Some Penn State players stand by former coach

    US sprinter Dunn out of Olympics after doping …

    Relay sprinter Debbie Dunn took her name off the U.S. Olympic team … More »US sprinter Dunn out of Olympics after doping …

    • Williams awaits a serve from Scheepers during the Stanford Classic women's quarter-final tennis tournament in Palo Alto
      Serena through to Stanford semis; Bartoli, Cibulkova upset Reuters - 51 mins ago

      STANFORD, California (Reuters) - Serena Williams has still not kicked post Wimbledon jet lag, but she still managed to beat Chanelle Scheepers 6-4 6-0 in the quarter-finals of the Stanford Classic on Friday. … More »Serena through to Stanford semis; Bartoli, Cibulkova upset

      Williams awaits a serve from Scheepers during the Stanford Classic women's quarter-final tennis tournament in Palo Alto

      STANFORD, California (Reuters) - Serena Williams has still not kicked post Wimbledon jet lag, but she still managed to beat Chanelle Scheepers 6-4 6-0 in the quarter-finals of the Stanford Classic on Friday. Second seed Mario Bartoli and third seed Dominika Cibulkova, however, did not fare as well with France's Bartoli …

    • Williams said she was still feeling the effects of her triumph at Wimbledon l
      Sleepy Serena reaches Stanford semis AFP - 1 hr 15 mins ago

      Serena Williams fought off fatigue to post a 6-4, 6-0 win over Chanelle Scheepers to reach the semi-finals of the WTA hardcourt tournament in Stanford. More »Sleepy Serena reaches Stanford semis

      Williams said she was still feeling the effects of her triumph at Wimbledon l

      Serena Williams fought off fatigue to post a 6-4, 6-0 win over Chanelle Scheepers to reach the semi-finals of the WTA hardcourt tournament in Stanford.

    • Harden races his wagon in the Rangeland Derby Chuckwagon event during the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede Rodeo in Calgary
      Calgary Stampede horse deaths anger animal rights activists Reuters - 1 hr 21 mins ago

      CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - The debate between cowboy tradition and animal rights at the Calgary Stampede was reignited late Thursday when three horses were killed and a fourth seriously injured during … More »Calgary Stampede horse deaths anger animal rights activists

      Harden races his wagon in the Rangeland Derby Chuckwagon event during the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede Rodeo in Calgary

      CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - The debate between cowboy tradition and animal rights at the Calgary Stampede was reignited late Thursday when three horses were killed and a fourth seriously injured during a chuckwagon race at the huge annual rodeo and exhibition of Western Canadian culture Chuckwagon racing, the marquee event …

    • New York Yankees Jeter and Los Angeles Angels Kendrick react after Jeter caught Kendrick trying to steal in MLB game in New York
      Teixeira's homers power Yankees past Angels Reuters - 1 hr 29 mins ago

      (Reuters) - Mark Teixeira drove in five runs with two home runs and the New York Yankees beat the visiting Los Angeles Angels 6-5 behind a four-run eighth inning rally on Friday. Los Angeles had led 5-2 … More »Teixeira's homers power Yankees past Angels

      New York Yankees Jeter and Los Angeles Angels Kendrick react after Jeter caught Kendrick trying to steal in MLB game in New York

      (Reuters) - Mark Teixeira drove in five runs with two home runs and the New York Yankees beat the visiting Los Angeles Angels 6-5 behind a four-run eighth inning rally on Friday. Los Angeles had led 5-2 before Teixeira homered to left with Derek Jeter and Curtis Granderson on base in the eighth to tie the score. Five batters …

    • New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin accepts the award for best breakthrough athlete at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
      AP Source: Lin signs offer sheet with Rockets AP - 1 hr 54 mins ago

      The Houston Rockets want Jeremy Lin back, and they're hoping to see him throw a few post passes to Dwight Howard. More »AP Source: Lin signs offer sheet with Rockets

      New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin accepts the award for best breakthrough athlete at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)

      The Houston Rockets want Jeremy Lin back, and they're hoping to see him throw a few post passes to Dwight Howard.

    • FILE - In this file photo made June 8, 2012, Stanford pitcher and first-round draft pick Mark Appel throws during a NCAA college baseball tournament super regional game against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla. Appel spurned the Pittsburgh Pirates and decided to remain at Stanford for his senior season, one of the first big casualties of baseball's new restrictions on amateur signing bonuses. Appel is the only one not to sign out of 31 first-round picks. Under the labor deal, the deadline for draft picks to sign was Friday, July 13, 2012, a month earlier than under the previous deal. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, file)
      Appel fails to sign; no teams lose future picks AP - 2 hrs 4 mins ago

      The first signing period under baseball's new draft restrictions ended with touted pitcher Mark Appel spurning Pittsburgh to remain at Stanford and with 10 teams exceeding their bonus pools but none by … More »Appel fails to sign; no teams lose future picks

      FILE - In this file photo made June 8, 2012, Stanford pitcher and first-round draft pick Mark Appel throws during a NCAA college baseball tournament super regional game against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla. Appel spurned the Pittsburgh Pirates and decided to remain at Stanford for his senior season, one of the first big casualties of baseball's new restrictions on amateur signing bonuses. Appel is the only one not to sign out of 31 first-round picks. Under the labor deal, the deadline for draft picks to sign was Friday, July 13, 2012, a month earlier than under the previous deal. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, file)

      The first signing period under baseball's new draft restrictions ended with touted pitcher Mark Appel spurning Pittsburgh to remain at Stanford and with 10 teams exceeding their bonus pools but none by enough to forfeit future selections.

    • Michael Schumacher believes he and his team have this season demonstrated the potential to challenge at the front
      Schumacher aiming to deliver at German Grand Prix AFP - 2 hrs 15 mins ago

      Michael Schumacher hopes that he can give his fans something special to celebrate in next weekend's German Grand Prix when he makes what may be his final appearance as an F1 racer on home soil. More »Schumacher aiming to deliver at German Grand Prix

      Michael Schumacher believes he and his team have this season demonstrated the potential to challenge at the front

      Michael Schumacher hopes that he can give his fans something special to celebrate in next weekend's German Grand Prix when he makes what may be his final appearance as an F1 racer on home soil.

    • FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2010, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Saints' 31-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game in Miami. Brees has agreed to a five-year, $100 million contract with the Saints, with $60 million guaranteed, on Friday, July 13, 2012, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)
      AP Source: Drew Brees agrees to $100 million deal AP - 2 hrs 23 mins ago

      Drew Brees and the Saints reached a deal on par with the quarterback's record-setting play, giving New Orleans' fans some news they can celebrate after an offseason rife with turmoil. More »AP Source: Drew Brees agrees to $100 million deal

      FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2010, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Saints' 31-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game in Miami. Brees has agreed to a five-year, $100 million contract with the Saints, with $60 million guaranteed, on Friday, July 13, 2012, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

      Drew Brees and the Saints reached a deal on par with the quarterback's record-setting play, giving New Orleans' fans some news they can celebrate after an offseason rife with turmoil.

    • Terry could yet face disciplinary action from the FA despite his acquittal, analysts said
      FA could act against Terry despite acquittal AFP - 2 hrs 41 mins ago

      John Terry could yet face disciplinary action from the Football Association (FA) despite his acquittal on a racism charge, analysts said. More »FA could act against Terry despite acquittal

      Terry could yet face disciplinary action from the FA despite his acquittal, analysts said

      John Terry could yet face disciplinary action from the Football Association (FA) despite his acquittal on a racism charge, analysts said.

    • As grudge matches go, Haye vs Chisora bout could not be any nastier
      Hate and hype fuel Haye-Chisora clash AFP - 2 hrs 53 mins ago

      David Haye and Dereck Chisora's heavyweight bout has fed off its own controversy and, like it or not, will have a large global audience on Saturday. More »Hate and hype fuel Haye-Chisora clash

      As grudge matches go, Haye vs Chisora bout could not be any nastier

      David Haye and Dereck Chisora's heavyweight bout has fed off its own controversy and, like it or not, will have a large global audience on Saturday.

    • Matteson's 13-under par total of 129 gave him a one-stroke lead over Jeff Maggert and Brian Harman
      Matteson clings to John Deere lead AFP - 3 hrs ago

      Troy Matteson carded a three-under par 68 to hang on to a one-shot lead midway through the US PGA Tour's John Deere Classic. More »Matteson clings to John Deere lead

      Matteson's 13-under par total of 129 gave him a one-stroke lead over Jeff Maggert and Brian Harman

      Troy Matteson carded a three-under par 68 to hang on to a one-shot lead midway through the US PGA Tour's John Deere Classic.

    • The contract is worth $100 million with a league-record $60 million in guaranteed money
      Saints lock up Brees with rich five-year deal AFP - 3 hrs ago

      The New Orleans Saints have agreed to a five-year contract with quarterback Drew Brees, making him one of the highest paid players in the National Football League, the club announced. More »Saints lock up Brees with rich five-year deal

      The contract is worth $100 million with a league-record $60 million in guaranteed money

      The New Orleans Saints have agreed to a five-year contract with quarterback Drew Brees, making him one of the highest paid players in the National Football League, the club announced.

    • Kevin Pietersen still harbours hopes of helping England defend their World Twenty20 title in Sri Lanka in September
      Pietersen ponders one-day U-turn AFP - 4 hrs ago

      Kevin Pietersen's retirement from one-day internationals could yet prove to be a brief interlude after he said he would "love to play for another three or four years in all forms of cricket". More »Pietersen ponders one-day U-turn

      Kevin Pietersen still harbours hopes of helping England defend their World Twenty20 title in Sri Lanka in September

      Kevin Pietersen's retirement from one-day internationals could yet prove to be a brief interlude after he said he would "love to play for another three or four years in all forms of cricket".

    • Charles Lawrence Somerset Clarke said he felt resented in his training group because of his 'posh' background
      Eton boy Clarke evokes Chariots of Fire spirit AFP - 4 hrs ago

      Charles Lawrence Somerset Clarke will one day be a knight of the realm, but he will just be one of many aspiring medalists when he lines up for the 110 metres hurdles at the Olympics. More »Eton boy Clarke evokes Chariots of Fire spirit

      Charles Lawrence Somerset Clarke said he felt resented in his training group because of his 'posh' background

      Charles Lawrence Somerset Clarke will one day be a knight of the realm, but he will just be one of many aspiring medalists when he lines up for the 110 metres hurdles at the Olympics.

    • Penn State university Board of Trustees chair Peetz speaks during news conference in Dunmore
      Penn State to refurbish showers in Sandusky sex abuse case Reuters - 5 hrs ago

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pennsylvania State University plans to renovate the building where former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky sexually abused boys, a school spokesman said on Friday. Penn State … More »Penn State to refurbish showers in Sandusky sex abuse case

      Penn State university Board of Trustees chair Peetz speaks during news conference in Dunmore

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pennsylvania State University plans to renovate the building where former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky sexually abused boys, a school spokesman said on Friday. Penn State plans to remodel the shower and locker room area in the Mildred and Louis Lasch Football Building as a direct result …

    • Signs and flowers are seen at the statue of the late Penn State football coach Paterno in State College
      After report of abuse cover-up, Penn State still loves Paterno Reuters - 5 hrs ago

      STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Stacked atop a pile of daisies were handwritten notes left by the stream of visitors on Friday who converged at the 7-foot- tall (2-metre) statue of Joe Paterno. … More »After report of abuse cover-up, Penn State still loves Paterno

      Signs and flowers are seen at the statue of the late Penn State football coach Paterno in State College

      STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Stacked atop a pile of daisies were handwritten notes left by the stream of visitors on Friday who converged at the 7-foot- tall (2-metre) statue of Joe Paterno. One tribute read: "I Stand By Joe," another "Remember: He was a man, not a God." Among those taking in the scene at Pennsylvania …

    • FILE - In this July 12, 2012 file photo, a Penn State student leaves the Mildred and Louis Lasch Football Building on the Penn State University main campus in State College, Pa. After and eight-month inquiry, Former FBI director Louis Freeh's firm produced a 267-page report that concluded that Paterno and other top Penn State officials hushed up child sex abuse allegations against former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky for more than a decade for fear of bad publicity, allowing Sandusky to prey on other youngsters. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
      Penn State to renovate areas where boys abused AP - 5 hrs ago

      Penn State plans to renovate the building where former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky sexually molested boys, confronting one of the most potent and sinister symbols of a scandal from which it … More »Penn State to renovate areas where boys abused

      FILE - In this July 12, 2012 file photo, a Penn State student leaves the Mildred and Louis Lasch Football Building on the Penn State University main campus in State College, Pa. After and eight-month inquiry, Former FBI director Louis Freeh's firm produced a 267-page report that concluded that Paterno and other top Penn State officials hushed up child sex abuse allegations against former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky for more than a decade for fear of bad publicity, allowing Sandusky to prey on other youngsters. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

      Penn State plans to renovate the building where former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky sexually molested boys, confronting one of the most potent and sinister symbols of a scandal from which it is still trying to recover.

    • Handout photo of US Olympic athletes Lochte and Lanzone wearing the 2012 US Olympic team uniforms
      Made-in-China U.S. Olympic uniforms spark political row Reuters - 5 hrs ago

      NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ralph Lauren's stylish uniforms for the U.S. Olympic team, complete with a jaunty beret, have sparked a political row because the red, white and blue outfits were made in China. With … More »Made-in-China U.S. Olympic uniforms spark political row

      Handout photo of US Olympic athletes Lochte and Lanzone wearing the 2012 US Olympic team uniforms

      NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ralph Lauren's stylish uniforms for the U.S. Olympic team, complete with a jaunty beret, have sparked a political row because the red, white and blue outfits were made in China. With U.S. unemployment hovering just above 8 percent, politicians have spoken out against the uniforms for the London Games, …

    • Penn State running back Silas Redd participates in a relay against the defense during the 10th annual Uplifting Athletes Lift for Life at Penn State University in State College, Pa., Friday, July 13, 2012. Most Nittany Lions, before a player-organized charity event Friday, said they didn't watch the news conference Thursday about the investigation into the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, but had at least heard of the findings. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
      Some Penn State players stand by former coach AP - 5 hrs ago

      Penn State tailback Silas Redd still stands by his former coach Joe Paterno. Defensive tackle Jordan Hill does, too. More »Some Penn State players stand by former coach

      Penn State running back Silas Redd participates in a relay against the defense during the 10th annual Uplifting Athletes Lift for Life at Penn State University in State College, Pa., Friday, July 13, 2012. Most Nittany Lions, before a player-organized charity event Friday, said they didn't watch the news conference Thursday about the investigation into the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, but had at least heard of the findings. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

      Penn State tailback Silas Redd still stands by his former coach Joe Paterno. Defensive tackle Jordan Hill does, too.

    • John Isner, pictured, won 85 percent of his first-serve points against Izak van der Merwe
      Isner, Harrison advance to ATP Newport semis AFP - 5 hrs ago

      Defending champion John Isner hammered 12 aces to defeat Izak van der Merwe 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) and reach the semi-finals of the ATP Tour's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. More »Isner, Harrison advance to ATP Newport semis

      John Isner, pictured, won 85 percent of his first-serve points against Izak van der Merwe

      Defending champion John Isner hammered 12 aces to defeat Izak van der Merwe 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) and reach the semi-finals of the ATP Tour's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships.

    • FILE - This product image released by Ralph Lauren shows U.S. Olympic athletes, from left, swimmer Ryan Lochte, decathlete Bryan Clay, rower Giuseppe Lanzone and soccer player Heather Mitts modeling the the official Team USA Opening Ceremony Parade Uniform. Republicans and Democrats railed Thursday, July 12, 2012 about the U.S. Olympic Committee's decision to dress the U.S. team in Chinese manufactured berets, blazers and pants while the American textile industry struggles economically with many U.S. workers desperate for jobs. (AP Photo/Ralph Lauren, File)
      Designer plans to produce future uniforms in USA AP - 6 hrs ago

      At the next Olympics, the team from the USA will wear uniforms made in the USA. More »Designer plans to produce future uniforms in USA

      FILE - This product image released by Ralph Lauren shows U.S. Olympic athletes, from left, swimmer Ryan Lochte, decathlete Bryan Clay, rower Giuseppe Lanzone and soccer player Heather Mitts modeling the the official Team USA Opening Ceremony Parade Uniform. Republicans and Democrats railed Thursday, July 12, 2012 about the U.S. Olympic Committee's decision to dress the U.S. team in Chinese manufactured berets, blazers and pants while the American textile industry struggles economically with many U.S. workers desperate for jobs. (AP Photo/Ralph Lauren, File)

      At the next Olympics, the team from the USA will wear uniforms made in the USA.

    • Former Major League baseball player Lenny Dykstra appears Los Angeles Superior court for an arraignment in San Fernando, California
      Ex-baseball star Lenny Dykstra pleads guilty to bankruptcy fraud Reuters - 6 hrs ago

      LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Onetime World Series hero Lenny Dykstra pleaded guilty on Friday to bankruptcy fraud and other charges stemming from a scheme to loot more than $200,000 in sports memorabilia, home … More »Ex-baseball star Lenny Dykstra pleads guilty to bankruptcy fraud

      Former Major League baseball player Lenny Dykstra appears Los Angeles Superior court for an arraignment in San Fernando, California

      LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Onetime World Series hero Lenny Dykstra pleaded guilty on Friday to bankruptcy fraud and other charges stemming from a scheme to loot more than $200,000 in sports memorabilia, home furnishings and other property from his bankruptcy case. The 49-year-old former ballplayer, who is already serving time …

    • A security guard walks towards the Olympic Stadium in the London 2012 Olympic Park at Stratford in London
      G4S says unable to fulfil Olympics security contract Reuters - 7 hrs ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - Private security firm G4S said on Friday it would be unable to completely fulfil its contract to supply guards for this month's London Olympics and would incur a loss of up to 50 million … More »G4S says unable to fulfil Olympics security contract

      A security guard walks towards the Olympic Stadium in the London 2012 Olympic Park at Stratford in London

      LONDON (Reuters) - Private security firm G4S said on Friday it would be unable to completely fulfil its contract to supply guards for this month's London Olympics and would incur a loss of up to 50 million pounds. The company has been at the centre of a political firestorm after the government admitted on Thursday that …

    • A police Swat team member walks on the roof of G4S cash depot in Vastberga
      G4S says unable to fulfill Olympics security contract Reuters - 7 hrs ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - Private security firm G4S said on Friday it would be unable to completely fulfill its contract to supply guards for this month's London Olympics and would incur a loss of up to 50 million … More »G4S says unable to fulfill Olympics security contract

      A police Swat team member walks on the roof of G4S cash depot in Vastberga

      LONDON (Reuters) - Private security firm G4S said on Friday it would be unable to completely fulfill its contract to supply guards for this month's London Olympics and would incur a loss of up to 50 million pounds ($77.73 million). The company has been at the centre of a political firestorm after the government admitted …

    • Hyundai vehicles are parked on the sales lot at Rick Case Plantation Hyundai in April 2012 in Plantation, Florida
      US Hyundai car supplies tight amid Korea labor worries AFP - 7 hrs ago

      Hyundai is facing vehicle shortages in the United States after a blistering 10 percent sales increase in the first half of 2012, the company's chief executive for the US John Krafcik said Friday. More »US Hyundai car supplies tight amid Korea labor worries

      Hyundai vehicles are parked on the sales lot at Rick Case Plantation Hyundai in April 2012 in Plantation, Florida

      Hyundai is facing vehicle shortages in the United States after a blistering 10 percent sales increase in the first half of 2012, the company's chief executive for the US John Krafcik said Friday.

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