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James improving, returns to Heat practice 06/08/2014 11:12am • TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Predictably, the first question LeBron James got after walking into the San Antonio Spurs' practice facility on Saturday was about the state of his health."Feeling really good," James said.The Miami Heat surely liked that answer.James returned to Chrome fever picks up at Belmont Stakes 06/07/2014 07:07pm • BETH HARRIS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- Chrome craziness set in at Belmont Park Saturday as the hours ticked down ahead of the horse's bid to end racing's 36-year Triple Crown drought.California Chrome, the chestnut colt with four white feet and a modest pedigree, was on the verge of making hi Streep, Bullock, Tomlin, Diaz celebrate Jane Fonda 06/07/2014 03:12am • SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The American Film Institute's celebration of Jane Fonda was like a who's who of Hollywood women.Meryl Streep, Sally Field, Sandra Bullock, Lily Tomlin and Cameron Diaz were among the actresses saluting the 76-year-old Oscar winner, who accepted Top pick Clowney signs with Texans 06/06/2014 09:40pm • HOUSTON (AP) -- Jadeveon Clowney has his rookie contract with the Houston Texans. Now he needs to learn a new position.The top overall choice in last month's draft, Clowney signed a four-year contract with the Texans on Friday. Houston has an option for a fifth year, as in all NFL contracts with fir Cotto, Martinez set for middleweight title fight 06/06/2014 06:20pm • DENIS GORMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- Miguel Cotto and Sergio Martinez engaged in an intense stare-down before being separated Friday following the weigh-in for their fight Saturday night for Martinez's WBC middleweight titleBoth fighters made weight on the first try, Cotto at 155 pounds an Knighton: Defense aims to complement Manning 06/06/2014 04:19pm • ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- It's not that they were jealous. More like embarrassed.While Peyton Manning's prodigious offense was scorching scoreboards all of last season, collecting records and accolades by the bundle, Denver's depleted defense was giving up 25 po Family tradition: Jerkens aims for Belmont upset 06/06/2014 03:44pm • MIKE FARRELL Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- Serious handicappers will pour over the pedigrees of the Belmont Stakes contenders, looking for horses whose lineage suggests the stamina and the class needed to beat California Chrome and deny racing its 12th Triple Crown winner on Saturday.The process Family tradition: Jerkens aims for Belmont upset 06/06/2014 03:44pm • MIKE FARRELL Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- Serious handicappers will pour over the pedigrees of the Belmont Stakes contenders, looking for horses whose lineage suggests the stamina and the class needed to beat California Chrome and deny racing its 12th Triple Crown winner on Saturday.The process NBC boosts buildup for Belmont 06/06/2014 03:11pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- NBC and its cable sports affiliate have twice as much time set aside for coverage of Saturday's Belmont Stakes than they did last year, anticipating big interest in California Chrome's attempt to win horse racing's Triple Crown.Barring a late scratch, it will be the 12th time since Competition for jobs with Chiefs already tight 06/06/2014 02:30pm • DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- There might as well be a sign propped up on the road outside Arrowhead Stadium that reads "Casting Call," considering the number of jobs that are up for grabs.There's the spot at free safety that opened up when Kendrick Lewis hit free agency. Th Rams coach known for unconventional decisions 06/06/2014 03:40am • R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Jeff Fisher has never been afraid to buck a trend, draft a troubled player or grant a second chance.The coach of the Rams stuck with Adam "Pacman" Jones and Kenny Britt when he was at Tennessee, despite their off-field problems. Britt is now reunited Chiefs sign Anthony, Rogers, waive Broussard 06/05/2014 08:40pm • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Chiefs signed wide receiver Deon Anthony and cornerback Justin Rogers while waiving defensive lineman Risean Broussard on Thursday as they finished the second week of voluntary team workouts.Anthony is attempting to make the switch from quarterback, which he played in co Rams QB Bradford on track in knee injury rehab 06/05/2014 07:02pm • R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Typically, a Sam Bradford rehab update in early June is not a major media event.Blame it on the other Sam on the St. Louis Rams roster. Attention was super-sized Thursday because of rookie defensive end Michael Sam."I figured that's where you guys wo Fitness Wisdom: The Burpee 06/05/2014 01:05pm • Editor’s Note: This column is sponsored by FitnessWise (4801-B Montgomery Lane). Visit their Facebook page for more. With the rise of P90X, Insanity, Crossfit and a slew of other workout routines that involve bodyweight movements, everyone is talking about Burpees. So how McConaughey adds star power to Redskins event 06/05/2014 11:34am • WASHINGTON -- Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris received the red carpet treatment for his Movies with Morris fundraising event Wednesday night. And while his name may have been attached to the evening's festivities, he was hardly the biggest celebrity present. Academy Award-winning