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By KORIN MILLER The retired basketball legend, who has long argued that star athletes shouldn't be idolized by young fans, committed a major foul Wednesday when he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
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The Rockets couldn't extend their home dominance over one Eastern Conference opponent on Monday. They'll get another opportunity on Wednesday night as they try to prevent the Milwaukee Bucks from winning their first game in Houston in nine seasons.
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Both the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers wanted to sign Elton Brand this summer. Right now, neither team has him in the lineup - and it shows.
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By Nick Canepa (Contact) Union-Tribune Columnist You just knew right away it was going to be one of those Holiday Bowl nights, which are unlike any other around here - and this town's far from normal.
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By Ivan Maisel LOS ANGELES -- On Sept. 15, 2033, Pete Carroll will turn 82 years old. There is a pretty good chance he will not be preparing a game plan for USC that week.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jason Marquis is close to getting a new major league home. Sources tell ESPN that the Cubs and the Rockies are close to finalizing a trade that would send the right-handed Marquis to Colorado for right-handed reliever Luis ...
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AFP - Stoke City striker Ricardo Fuller apologised to the club's fans Wednesday after being sent-off for slapping his own captain Andy Griffin in the Premier League defeat against West Ham last weekend.

Woody Johnson, left, Brett Favre and Mike Tannenbaum, who kept his job as general manager as Eric Mangini was fired. By GREG BISHOP Together, they ushered in a new era of Jets football, two whiz kids who became partners, confidants and friends.
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University of Miami quarterback Robert Marve is leaving the school but he's not tiptoeing out. And his father is making even more noise.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) -When Marcus Monk joined Arkansas' basketball team, it seemed like a novelty - the rebuilding Razorbacks bringing in a former football player to add some desperately needed depth.
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We went to sleep last night knowing that winning two Super Bowls does not make you bullet-proof when it comes to getting fired. We knew for much of the season that there were dead men walking the NFL sidelines.
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Racecar driver Danica Patrick was pulled over for speeding earlier this month in north Scottsdale. The popular Indy car racer was pulled over Dec. 9 in a gold 2007 Mercedes for going 54 mph in a 35 mph zone, police said.
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Maryland's Torrey Smith score a touchdown in the first half on a kickoff return against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the Roady's Humanitarian Bowl at Bronco Stadium on Tuesday.
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By Terence Moore Flowery Branch —- Not to put pressure on Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who operates like a veteran despite just receiving NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, but it’s like this: He is under pressure.
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AP The New York Jets will talk to Bill Cowher about their vacant coaching job, The Associated Press reported Tuesday. Citing an anonymous source, The AP said the team plans to speak soon with the former Super Bowl-winning coach.
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It's no secret what LSU's number one concern is as they head into Wednesday night's Chick-Fil-A Bowl match-up with Georgia Tech: the triple-option offense.
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AP - Over the past few years, Mike Shanahan, the vice president of football operations, didn't do Mike Shanahan, the coach, any favors.

By Brent Jones | brent.jones@baltsun.com Yellow Cab is offering free rides home tonight to those who have too much to drink and live within the Baltimore area, according to co-sponsors AAA Mid-Atlantic and the Maryland Department of Transportation's ...
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AP - Matt Ryan has met Peyton Manning and Brett Favre. The next great quarterback on his list? Tom Brady.

DENVER (AP) - Over the past few years, Mike Shanahan, the vice president of football operations, didn't do Mike Shanahan, the coach, any favors.
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