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Spare the Rod: Yankees refuse to active Rodriguez

Posted: 26 Jul 2013 12:28 AM PDT

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2012, file photo, New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez watches from the dugout during Game 4 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit. Injuries have kept him off the field for more than half the season and now A-Rod faces discipline from Major League Baseball in its drug investigation, possibly up to a lifetime ban.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is investigating him, the Yankees are angry with him and Alex Rodriguez is miffed.

Bosch associate says he turned down MLB's $125K

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 01:25 PM PDT

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — A former associate of Biogenesis head Tony Bosch said he turned down a $125,000 offer from Major League Baseball for documents said to implicate players in the use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Patriots move to address arrest of Hernandez

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 10:55 PM PDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady talks with reporters following NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, July 25, 2013.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — With Aaron Hernandez's arrest hovering over the start of training camp, the New England Patriots sent out quarterback Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick to shed some light.

Scott: NCAA changes can come without confrontation

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 03:26 PM PDT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Larry Scott of the Pac-12 joined the chorus of commissioners calling for sweeping change in the NCAA, and said it can happen without confrontation and with the five most powerful football conferences still competing on the field with the other five.

Falcons, Ryan agree on 5-year contract extension

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 04:47 PM PDT

Atlanta Falcons' owner Arthur Blank, left, general manager Thomas Dimitroff, second from left, head coach Mike Smith, second from right, and quarterback Matt Ryan are all smiles during a press conference at NFL football training camp Thursday, July 25, 2013 in Flowery Branch, Ga. Ryan and the Falcons have agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension on Thursday. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton ) MARIETTA DAILY OUT; GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT; LOCAL TV OUT; WXIA-TV OUT; WGCL-TV OUTFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Now that he's wearing a $100 million smile, quarterback Matt Ryan is ready to get back to work for the Atlanta Falcons.

Saints' Payton is even ready to call plays again

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 06:51 PM PDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton prepares to talk to members of the media on the first day of reporting to training camp at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La., Thursday, July 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Sean Payton took a seat in front of a microphone and paused while a swarm of photographers converged, the sound of the shutters fluttering for several seconds.

Irving stars in USA Basketball exhibition

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 10:14 PM PDT

New Orleans Pelicans' Ryan Anderson (24) is stripped of the ball by Cleveland Cavaliers' Dion Waiters in the second quarter of the USA Basketball Showcase game on Thursday, July 25, 2013, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)LAS VEGAS (AP) — Watching Kyrie Irving make his case to play for the U.S. reminded Mike Krzyzewski of when they used to be together.

Authorities: Photos show Hernandez holding gun

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 11:47 PM PDT

Former New England Patriots NFL football tight end Aaron Hernandez, left, appears at Attleboro District Court on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, in Attleboro, Mass. Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of Odin Lloyd. Hernandez was in court for what was supposed to be a probable cause hearing, but prosecutors said the grand jury is still considering the evidence against him. A judge rescheduled the probable cause hearing for Aug. 22, after considering defense objections to a delay. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye)ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) — Home surveillance photos recorded hours before — and minutes after — his friend was shot to death show former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez holding a gun, authorities said.

AP Source: Tide froze football staffer's contract

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 06:07 PM PDT

Alabama has penalized director of football operations Joe Pannunzio for his role in the Miami scandal while a member of the Hurricanes' staff, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Canadian club on the rocks after opening round

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 06:04 PM PDT

By Steve Keating OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - The search for a home-grown winner of the Canadian Open looked poised to stretch into a sixth decade after the local contingent failed to make an impression on the first round leaderboard on Thursday. Only once in the last 99 years has a native son claimed the national title and that was back in 1954 when Pat Fletcher ended what was then a 50-year barren run with a victory at Vancouver's Point Grey Golf and Country Club. ...

Man of Steele in charge at Canadian Open

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 05:30 PM PDT

Steele of the U.S. hits his approach shot on the ninth fairway during the first round at the Canadian Open golf tournament in OakvilleBy Steve Keating OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - American Brendan Steele took full advantage of ideal early scoring conditions to forge a one-shot lead after the opening round of the Canadian Open on Thursday. Playing the back nine first on a calm, sunny morning at Glen Abbey Golf Club, Steele mixed eight birdies with a single bogey for a seven-under 65 that left him a shot clear of compatriots Matt Kuchar and Scott Brown and Australian Scott Gardiner. ...

Tiger aims to regain winning ways at happy hunting ground

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 04:01 PM PDT

Tiger Woods shakes hands with his former caddie after finishing his final round of the British Open golf championship at Muirfield in Scotland(Reuters) - Frustrated after a wasted opportunity to win last week's British Open, Tiger Woods will be back in PGA Tour action for next week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at one of his favorite venues as he hunts a fifth victory this year. American Woods has triumphed a record seven times at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio where he will also be looking to build momentum for the season's final major, the PGA Championship to be played the following week. "This is one of my favorite courses," world number one Woods said on his website (http://web.tigerwoods. ...

Golf-Tiger aims to regain winning ways at happy hunting ground

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 03:54 PM PDT

July 25 (Reuters) - Frustrated after a wasted opportunity to win last week's British Open, Tiger Woods will be back in PGA Tour action for next week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at one of his favourite venues as he hunts a fifth victory this year. American Woods has triumphed a record seven times at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio where he will also be looking to build momentum for the season's final major, the PGA Championship to be played the following week. "This is one of my favourite courses," world number one Woods said on his website (http://web.tigerwoods. ...

A-Rod, Yankees agree on timetable for return from injury

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 03:27 PM PDT

New York Yankees' Rodriguez speaks with reporters following his rehab assignment for Tampa Yankees in a minor league baseball game against Bradenton Marauders in Tampa(Reuters) - Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees on Thursday agreed on a timetable for his return from a strained quadriceps, a day after clashing on the beleaguered slugger's use of a second opinion to support a claim he was ready to play. Rodriguez, who has yet to play this season after having hip surgery and is in the cross-hairs of a Major League Baseball probe into performance enhancing drugs, will play either a rehab or simulated game by August 1 and then be re-evaluated, General Manager Brian Cashman said on a conference call. ...

Falcons QB Ryan agrees to five-year contract extension

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 02:35 PM PDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan reacts after being sacked by the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter in the NFL NFC Championship football game in Atlanta(Reuters) - Twice Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Ryan has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons, the National Football League (NFL) team said on Thursday. The new deal, which local media estimate to be worth $103.75 million, will keep the 28-year-old signal caller in Atlanta through the 2018 season. A team spokesman said the contract was being finalized as Ryan led the offense in practice on Thursday, the team's first day of training camp. ...

Nicklaus expects more major wins for Tiger, lauds Mickelson

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 12:45 PM PDT

Jack Nicklaus of the U.S. (R) is applauded by Arnold Palmer of the U.S. as he is introduced during the ceremonial start for the 2013 Masters golf tournament in AugustaBy Mark Lamport-Stokes (Reuters) - Jack Nicklaus remains convinced that Tiger Woods will end his five-year title drought at the majors but says that not enough credit has been given to the players who have triumphed in golf's big four events during that time. Nicklaus was hugely impressed by Phil Mickelson's stunning three-shot victory in last week's British Open at Muirfield and has marked the American left-hander out as the favorite for next month's PGA Championship, the last of the season's majors. ...

Golf-Nicklaus expects more major wins for Tiger, lauds Mickelson

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 12:35 PM PDT

By Mark Lamport-Stokes July 25 (Reuters) - Jack Nicklaus remains convinced that Tiger Woods will end his five-year title drought at the majors but says that not enough credit has been given to the players who have triumphed in golf's big four events during that time. Nicklaus was hugely impressed by Phil Mickelson's stunning three-shot victory in last week's British Open at Muirfield and has marked the American left-hander out as the favourite for next month's PGA Championship, the last of the season's majors. ...

American Steele grabs early lead at Canadian Open

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 12:06 PM PDT

Piercy walks with his group on the thirteenth fairway during the pro-am at Canadian Open golf tournament at the Glen Abbey Golf Club in OakvilleBy Steve Keating OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - American Brendan Steele took full advantage of ideal scoring conditions and fired a seven-under-par 65 to grab the early first round lead at the Canadian Open on Thursday. Playing the back nine first on a brilliant sunny day at Glen Abbey Golf Club, Steele mixed eight birdies with a single bogey for a one-shot lead over compatriots Matt Kuchar and Scott Brown and Australian Scott Gardiner. ...

Golf-American Steele grabs early lead at Canadian Open

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 11:43 AM PDT

By Steve Keating OAKVILLE, Ontario July 25 (Reuters) - American Brendan Steele took full advantage of ideal scoring conditions and fired a seven-under-par 65 to grab the early first round lead at the Canadian Open on Thursday. Playing the back nine first on a brilliant sunny day at Glen Abbey Golf Club, Steele mixed eight birdies with a single bogey for a one-shot lead over compatriots Matt Kuchar and Scott Brown and Australian Scott Gardiner. ...

O.J. Simpson asks Nevada parole board to cut prison sentence

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 11:13 AM PDT

File photo shows O.J. Simpson during his evidentiary hearing testimony in Clark County District Court in Las VegasBy Ben Miller CARSON CITY, Nevada (Reuters) - Former football star O.J. Simpson asked the Nevada parole board on Thursday to reduce his prison sentence of up to 33 years for his role in the robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers and said he has missed key moments with family while he was behind bars. Simpson, convicted in 2008 of storming a Las Vegas hotel room with other men and taking thousands of dollars worth of memorabilia he said dated from his sports career, is seeking parole for convictions on robbery, kidnapping and burglary charges. ...

O.J. Simpson to ask Nevada parole board to cut prison sentence

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 05:01 AM PDT

O.J. Simpson reacts after speaking to his attorneys in Clark County District Court in Las Vegas, Nevada(Reuters) - Former football star O.J. Simpson will ask the Nevada parole board on Thursday to reduce his prison sentence of up to 33 years for his role in the robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers. Simpson, convicted in 2008 of storming a Las Vegas hotel room with other men and taking thousands of dollars worth of memorabilia he said dated from his sports career, is seeking parole for convictions on robbery, kidnapping and burglary charges. Simpson, 66, still needs to finish sentences for assault with a deadly weapon and other charges related to the 2007 incident. ...
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