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Fri May 24, 2013

Swim coach sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse

Swim coach sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse

Fri May 24, 2013

- A once-prominent swimming coach who trained thousands of children was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed. Full Story

Fri May 24, 2013

Coded goal: RG3 still aiming for Redskins' opener

Coded goal: RG3 still aiming for Redskins' opener

Fri May 24, 2013

- Robert Griffin III's rehab started with a "cry festival." Then came a special new passcode for his cellphone and a chance to hash things out with coach Mike Shanahan. Full Story

Fri May 24, 2013

Seattle designates Andino calls up Sucre, Triunfel

Seattle designates Andino calls up Sucre, Triunfel

Fri May 24, 2013

- After losing the last six games of a miserable road trip, the Seattle Mariners had to do something with its struggling roster. Full Story

Fri May 24, 2013

Kuchar leads Colonial when 2nd round suspended

Kuchar leads Colonial when 2nd round suspended

Fri May 24, 2013

- Matt Kuchar was hoping he would be able to finish his second round Friday night at Colonial. He ended up with the lead -- and a very early wakeup call. Full Story

Fri May 24, 2013

Bayern faces Dortmund in Champions League final

Bayern faces Dortmund in Champions League final

Fri May 24, 2013

- Bayern Munich is trying to downplay being the favorite. Full Story

Fri May 24, 2013

NYC lawsuit alleging Favre sent racy texts settled

NYC lawsuit alleging Favre sent racy texts settled

Fri May 24, 2013

- A lawsuit filed by two massage therapists who sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre over claims he sent racy text messages has been settled, a lawyer for the women said Friday. Full Story

Fri May 24, 2013

McIlroy, Donald miss cut at BMW PGA Championship

McIlroy, Donald miss cut at BMW PGA Championship

Fri May 24, 2013

- Rory McIlory was one of five 2012 European Ryder Cup players to miss the cut Friday in the BMW PGA Championship, while Medinah teammate Francesco Molinari took the lead at cold and wet Wentworth. Full Story

Fri May 24, 2013

Grizzlies, Memphis ready to 'believe' vs Spurs

Grizzlies, Memphis ready to 'believe' vs Spurs

Fri May 24, 2013

- The towels are showing up all around Memphis. They hang over neighborhood signs and even at a door to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Full Story

Fri May 24, 2013

A-Rod sells Miami Beach home for $30M

A-Rod sells Miami Beach home for $30M

Fri May 24, 2013

- New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez has sold his Miami Beach home for $30 million. Full Story

Fri May 24, 2013

10 things to know about the Indianapolis 500

10 things to know about the Indianapolis 500

Fri May 24, 2013

- The 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 is Sunday with a wide-open field and a pair of drivers trying to join the elite list of four-time winners. Two Americans start on the front row, along with Carlos Munoz, an unknown Indy 500 newcomer who grew up idolizing Juan Pablo Montoya -- a fellow Colombian who won "The Greatest Spectacle In Racing" as a rookie. Full Story

Fri May 24, 2013

Roger Federer, always at Grand Slam tournaments

Roger Federer, always at Grand Slam tournaments

Fri May 24, 2013

- Perhaps not surprisingly, the first three questions posed to Roger Federer at his pre-French Open news conference Friday concerned rival and nemesis Rafael Nadal. Full Story

Fri May 24, 2013

Defending champ Keselowski tries to build on title

Defending champ Keselowski tries to build on title

Fri May 24, 2013

- Defending series champion Brad Keselowski believes he's still the fastest in Sprint Cup, even if his results four months into the season don't bear that out. Full Story

Fri May 24, 2013

Blackhawks facing elimination after charmed season

Blackhawks facing elimination after charmed season

Fri May 24, 2013

- Jonathan Toews is going to play his usual minutes. Corey Crawford will be in goal. The lines will look largely the same. Full Story

Fri May 24, 2013

Gorzelanny activated, Burgos goes on DL

Gorzelanny activated, Burgos goes on DL

Fri May 24, 2013

- The Milwaukee Brewers activated reliever Tom Gorzelanny from the 15-day disabled list. Full Story

Fri May 24, 2013

Reds LH Marshall back on DL with sore shoulder

Reds LH Marshall back on DL with sore shoulder

Fri May 24, 2013

- The Reds put left-handed reliever Sean Marshall on the 15-day disabled list Friday, the second time this season that he's been sidelined by a sore pitching shoulder. Full Story

Fri May 24, 2013

Yankees' Teixeira to play in minors on Wednesday

Yankees' Teixeira to play in minors on Wednesday

Fri May 24, 2013

- Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira expects to play in his first game since hurting his right wrist in early March, suiting up for a minor-league game with Double-A Trenton on Wednesday. Full Story

Fri May 24, 2013

AP Source: Jets RB Goodson to practice Tuesday

AP Source: Jets RB Goodson to practice Tuesday

Fri May 24, 2013

- A person familiar with the situation tells the Associated Press that Jets running back Mike Goodson is expected to return to practice Tuesday despite his legal troubles. Full Story

Fri May 24, 2013

Monfils, Montanes advance to Nice Open final

Monfils, Montanes advance to Nice Open final

Fri May 24, 2013

- France's Gael Monfils beat Spain's Pablo Andujar 7-5, 6-4 in the Nice Open on Friday to advance to the final. Full Story

Fri May 24, 2013

Phillies recall Michael Martinez, Michael Stutes

Phillies recall Michael Martinez, Michael Stutes

Fri May 24, 2013

- The Philadelphia Phillies have recalled utility player Michael Martinez and right-handed reliever Michael Stutes. Full Story

Fri May 24, 2013

Coyotes GM Maloney signs contract extension

Coyotes GM Maloney signs contract extension

Fri May 24, 2013

- Don Maloney has held one of the most unenviable positions in sports the past four years, trying to build a roster with no owner and a skimpy budget. Full Story

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