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Kurkjian: 25th anniversary of Pine Tar Game

July 24, 2008 11:20 AM PDT

Eyes bulging and arms flailing, George Brett looked like a madman. But all he was doing was arguing a home run taken away from him in what's known as the Pine Tar Game.

WNBA suspends 11 for roles in Sparks-Shock fight

July 24, 2008 6:20 PM PDT

The WNBA swiftly suspended the Detroit and Los Angeles players and Shock assistant coach Rick Mahorn for their role in a skirmish at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

Packers might postpone Favre's jersey retirement

July 24, 2008 4:12 PM PDT

Thursday morning's annual meeting of Packers shareholders at Lambeau Field hardly turned into a bring-back-Brett Favre rally.

Krzyzewski: LeBron '95 percent no-go' for Friday

July 24, 2008 4:51 PM PDT

U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski says injured forward LeBron James is a "95 percent no-go" for Friday's exhibition against Canada.

Colts' Manning missing camp after knee surgery

July 24, 2008 6:27 PM PDT

Peyton Manning is sacked only 3.4 percent of the time he attempts a pass, but recent surgery on a bursa sac problem in his left knee has temporarily left him down for the count.

Sheets on mound as Brewers seek 8th in row

July 24, 2008 5:13 PM PDT

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Two ex-classmates of Donaghy get prison time

July 24, 2008 4:23 PM PDT

Two former classmates of disgraced referee Tim Donaghy will spend over a year in prison for their roles in the betting scandal that rocked the NBA.

H-a-v-e-n-o-c-l-u-e: JoePa spells out future plans

July 24, 2008 5:02 PM PDT

Joe Paterno wouldn't say how long he plans to keep coaching at Penn State, but again said he has no intention of leaving the job anytime soon.

Report: Mavs' Cuban among finalists to buy Cubs

July 24, 2008 5:36 PM PDT

Tribune Co. is inviting at least three potential buyers who each submitted bids for the Cubs and Wrigley Field near or above $1 billion to participate in a second round of proposals, according to a person involved in the process.

Shockey attends first camp practice with Saints

July 24, 2008 5:23 PM PDT

When it comes to the flamboyant, outspoken Jeremy Shockey, don't mistake a fresh start for a new outlook on life.

Report: Virginia lab says it has HGH urine test

July 24, 2008 4:55 PM PDT

A Virginia company claims to have a urine-based test for human growth hormone that could be used to drug test athletes two weeks after its use, rather than 48 hours or less.

At age 50, Lieberman returning to action in WNBA

July 24, 2008 1:19 PM PDT

The Detroit Shock have signed Nancy Lieberman, the team's former coach and a current ESPN basketball analyst, to a seven-day contract, meaning she will become the oldest player to ever suit up for a WNBA game.

Tomlin: It's on Steelers to tune out owners' turmoil

July 24, 2008 9:24 AM PDT

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn't expect the team's unsettled ownership situation to become a negative -- unless players let it become one.

Delgado's big hit puts Mets alone in first in NL East

July 24, 2008 5:26 PM PDT

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IOC says Iraq won't take part in Beijing Olympics

July 24, 2008 2:30 PM PDT

The International Olympic Committee says Iraq will not compete at the Beijing Olympics because of government interference.

Giuliani's son sues Duke over golf team dismissal

July 24, 2008 11:40 AM PDT

The son of former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is suing Duke University, claiming he was wrongfully kicked off the golf team.

Burghardt wins 18th stage of Tour as leaders relax

July 24, 2008 9:39 AM PDT

Marcus Burghardt of Germany has won the 18th stage of the Tour de France, while Carlos Sastre of Spain maintained the overall lead.

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July 24, 2008 6:40 PM PDT

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