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CLEMENS’ TRIAL BEGINS
WASHINGTON (AP) - The judge in the Roger Clemens perjury trial, which begins Wednesday, is considering just how much of a salacious allegation against the star pitcher's chief accuser is fair game, and he's probably not going to let a parade of Clemens' former New York Yankee teammates testify about their drug use.
Watney flawless to win by two shots at Aronimink
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) - Never mind that Nick Watney was the highest-ranked player at the AT&T National, or that he won a World Golf Championship in March. Stepping to the first tee Sunday in a tie for the lead at the AT&T National, he had reason to feel overlooked.
Hamilton open to another round of home run derby
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton is open to the idea of participating in the Home Run Derby at the All-Star game for the first time since his memorable 28 homers in the first round at old Yankee Stadium three years ago.
ALL-STAR VOTES ARE IN
NEW YORK (AP) - Derek Jeter, David Ortiz and Roy Halladay led the usual slew of Yankees, Red Sox and Phillies picked for the All-Star game. Joining in this year, a Brew Crew.
Cabrera’s home runs help Royals avoid sweep
DENVER (AP) - Melky Cabrera staked Kansas City to an early lead. His teammates made it stand up.
New No. 1 Djokovic beats Nadal for Wimbledon title
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Until Sunday, Novak Djokovic never managed to win a grass-court tournament of any sort, let alone Wimbledon.
Colorado tops Kansas City, 9-6
DENVER (AP) - Mark Ellis collected three more hits in his second game with the Colorado Rockies, who also got a home run from Troy Tulowitzki in a 9-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
UNITED STATES ROUTS COLOMBIA
SINSHEIM, Germany (AP) - Anyone can sign autographs or pose for photos. The U.S. women found a better way to say "thank you" to the American military members who turned their World Cup match into a home game.
NBA lockout disrupts usual beginning of free agency
NEW YORK (AP) - No free agency now, maybe no games later. The NBA lockout claimed a quick casualty in Day 1, when the free agency period did not open as usual on July 1. Games eventually could be lost, too, if owners and players can't make progress whenever they start talking again. "It's going to get ugly. I've already been on the record saying I don't think they're going to play at all next ...
NFL owners, players put meetings on hold for holiday
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The NFL commissioner and the boss of the league's locked-out players stood together this week and addressed the league's rookies, a picture of cooperation that raised hopes pro football would soon be back in business.
Bryans win 11th Grand Slam, second Wimbledon title
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - American twins Bob and Mike Bryan won a record-tying 11th Grand Slam men's doubles title Saturday, defeating Robert Lindstedt of Sweden and Horia Tecau of Romania 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (2) in the Wimbledon final.
Kvitova defeats Sharapova to win Wimbledon crown
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - One might reasonably have expected Petra Kvitova, not Maria Sharapova, to be betrayed by nerves in the Wimbledon final.
Watney, Fowler share lead at Aronimink Golf Club
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) - Before he even teed off, Rickie Fowler knew this was going to be a different day at the AT&T National. The course record already had been matched, with several other low rounds in progress at suddenly soft Aronimink Golf Club.
Nebraska officially joins Big Ten Conference
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska has officially tied the knot with the Big Ten and, unlike its marriage of convenience with the Big 12, both parties enter this one believing they're a perfect match.
NFL owners, players come back to table for talks on Thursday
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith met again Thursday, expanding talks on a pro football labor deal for the first time this week to include owners and players.
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Chiefs unlikely to have Houston back for Redskins
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Chiefs coach Andy Reid did not sound optimistic that he'll have leading pass rusher Justin Houston back for Sunday's game against the Washington Redskins.
Decker, Manning carry Broncos past Chiefs for 35-28 victory
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - In the words of Chiefs safety Eric Berry, Peyton Manning does not discriminate.
Wildcats rout Jayhawks for fifth straight time, 31-10
LAWRENCE - After the way that Kansas State ran the ball a week ago, Bill Snyder decided to make every effort to prove that the Wildcats were still a ground-and-pound kind of team.
No. 3 Ohio State holds on to beat Michigan in 110th meeting of teams
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The 110th game between Ohio State and Michigan might have been the most thrilling, a back-and-forth affair that came down to one final play.
Broncos, Chiefs ready for Round 2 at Arrowhead
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs are stumbling home to Arrowhead Stadium off two straight losses. The Denver Broncos are hobbling in off a disheartening letdown in New England.
No. 2 Jayhawks survive UTEP for 67-63 victory
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas - Of the six halves Kansas played on its three-game trip to the Bahamas, Jayhawks coach Bill Self thought only one of them was any good.
Arcidiacono puts Villanova on top of No. 2 Kansas for 63-59 upset
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas - Ryan Arcidiacono had not made a shot all night. So naturally, he was Jay Wright's choice on the play that wound up deciding Villanova's fate.
PLAY THROUGH PAIN
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs hope to have at least half their fearsome pass rushing duo when they welcome Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.
Denver trying to find answer to fumble problems
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Denver Broncos lead the league in an exhaustive list of offensive categories: Points, yards, passing, first downs, third down efficiency.
Chiefs QB Smith finally starting to let loose on offense
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Alex Smith's even disposition never changed, even after the Chiefs quarterback held his own in an entertaining shootout with Chargers counterpart Philip Rivers.
Winston still Heisman favorite despite case
In a small sampling of college football media, 27 of 33 Heisman Trophy voters say they would consider Jameis Winston for the award even if the sexual assault case involving the Florida State quarterback is unresolved before they vote.
No. 2 Kansas headlines Atlantis tournament field
Kansas coach Bill Self was looking at a magazine a few days ago, and several teams captured his attention. Like Iowa, Villanova, Xavier and Tennessee, for example.
Thanksgiving football games bring memories both good, bad
ARLINGTON, Texas - The NFL played six games on Thanksgiving in 1920. The holiday tradition apparently didn't settle in until 1934, the year the Detroit Lions were born.
TURKEY DAY PIGSKIN
Normally a grudge match for AFC North supremacy, Thanksgiving night's visit by the Steelers to Baltimore doesn't carry quite such a lofty air this year.
