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France doesn't get seeding for World Cup draw
In surprise move, previous tournament runner-up is left off list of seven nations to be seeded alongside host South Africa. Official denies move is punishment over Henry's controversial handball.
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More controversy for Ron Artest
In magazine article, Lakers forward says he drank cognac during games when he played with the Bulls and rips referee from playoffs last season.
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Civil War leads into a whole lot of big conflicts
Game between Oregon and Oregon State has significant BCS ramifications, just like several others on tap for the weekend.
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Notre Dame fired Charlie Weis, ...
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Heroine is no cupcake and 'The Blind Side' is quite a treat
It actually creates a new genre, the chick-flick sports movie, and Sandra Bullock does a great job combining privilege, pluck and compassion.
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Trojans face a tall task in first road game
No. 2 Texas has depth USC can't match, so Trojans will try to control the tempo.
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Players won't have to face Tiger Woods at Sherwood
World's No. 1 player is skipping the event that benefits his charity, which means more prize money for everyone else.
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Players support expanding playoffs
They would like to see the first round increased from a best-of-five series to a best-of-seven format.
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Tiger Woods regrets 'transgressions'
He makes an apologetic statement on his website as tabloids continue to run with the story and others wonder about the 'smotherage' of the reporting on his personal life.
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Public's fascination with celebrities fuels coverage of Tiger Woods incident
We all should really butt out, but it's too much fun to keep following the story.
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Tiger Woods timeline
A glance at what has happened with the world's No. 1 golfer in the last week.
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Chris 'Rankman' Dufresne's college football rankings
Chris Dufresne picks his top 25 college football teams
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Former basketball coach won't be retried on charge of meeting a minor for a lewd purpose
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Woman claims to have had affair with Tiger Woods
Woman says she received 300 text messages from Woods during their 31-month relationship.
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Tiger Woods apologizes for letting his family down
Apology comes on the same day magazine publishes story alleging Woods had an affair with a Los Angeles cocktail waitress.
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Hornets' Darren Collison takes advantage of opportunity
The former UCLA guard is starting for New Orleans because All-Star Chris Paul is injured.
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Lakers make it seven wins in a row
They put Hornets away with a second-quarter run and cruise to another victory.
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Helene Elliott: Kings win Round 1 against the Ducks
Brad Richardson deflects a shot past Jonas Hiller with 2 minutes 20 seconds left in the third period to secure the victory.
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Hornets are no threat to Lakers anymore
It seems like just yesterday (actually it was April 2008) that New Orleans was battling the Lakers down to the wire in the Western Conference. But a lot has changed since then.
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Former USC basketball coach Tim Floyd says NCAA advised him to get an attorney
Floyd, who resigned from USC in June, says he was abandoned by Athletic Director Mike Garrett after investigations of Trojans' football and basketball programs intensified.
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USC quarterback Barkley admits struggling with interceptions
He says the number he has thrown -- 11 in 10 games -- is 'not acceptable,' and coach Carroll concurs. They both say USC and the quarterback will benefit in coming years from this season's experience.
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Drew Gordon leaves UCLA's program
The starting center, a sophomore, had his differences with Coach Ben Howland and his departure is by mutual agreement.
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Kings defeat the Ducks, 4-3
Jack Johnson scores the go-ahead goal with 2:20 left in the third period for L.A.
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The Sherwood show goes on, even without Tiger Woods
Woods' absence this week from tournament that bears his name leaves his fellow competitors disappointed but has not prompted a substantial demand from fans for refunds, officials say.
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Michael Vick's return to Atlanta: Good news?
The former Falcons star, now the Eagles' backup quarterback, will play in Atlanta for the first time since serving 18 months in prison for his role in a dogfighting ring. He expects a positive recepti
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Dodgers don't offer arbitration to any free agents
However, GM Ned Colletti says the team remains interested in re-signing Randy Wolf
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Tiger Woods gets ticket for careless driving
The golfer has already paid the $164 fine. State attorney's office officials told Florida troopers there is insufficient evidence to pursue case further and no claims of domestic violence were made.
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John Lackey, Chone Figgins are offered arbitration by Angels
The team will receive maximum draft-pick compensation if the free agents sign elsewhere. Reliever Darren Oliver is not offered arbitration.
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Dodgers are neglected kids in the McCourts' quarrel
Ever since Jamie filed for divorce, Frank has disappeared, and the team's off-season business is left to others to handle.
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Debate over finish of USC-UCLA game continues among high school coaches
They want their players to compete, so most say that it was OK to call a timeout. But the Bruins should have been ready to play after that and the Trojans probably should have run the ball.
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Sasha Vujacic says he's ready to crank up the Machine
Only being allotted 'garbage time' isn't helping him to raise the level of his play, the Lakers guard says.
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Police end investigation, issue Tiger Woods a ticket
Florida police issue Woods a citation with $164 fine, says no criminal charges are being pursued.
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Damian Williams again is considering entering the NFL draft
Receiver will explore his professional prospects and might be playing in his last Coliseum game with the Trojans on Saturday.
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Angels raises prices on some season tickets
They are going up by an average of 4.1%.
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Lakers can rise to challenge when facing a poor team
While they have played down to opponents and lost some clunkers in past season, the Lakers have avoided most such pitfalls to date. Motivation will be tested again against New Orleans.
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Tiger Woods will skip tournament in Thousand Oaks
He won't play host at Sherwood Country Club event this week, he announces on website. His decision to not speak publicly after single-car crash is a bad move, crisis experts say.
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Saints rout the Patriots to remain unbeaten
Drew Brees throws for 371 yards and five touchdowns in a 38-17 victory over New England.
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Bill Dwyre: Tennis makes fine point with Serena Williams, if only a small one
The $82,500 fine of Williams for her tirade at U.S. Open is pocket change to the No. 1-ranked women's player. But at least the sport did something; that in itself is progress, albeit in baby steps.
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Charlie Weis out as Notre Dame coach
Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick says the Irish will miss Weis but it's time for the program to move forward. Weis has yet to address his team as a whole.
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