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NASCAR trifecta in reach for Kyle Bush at Texas

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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Kyle Busch keeps extending streaks at Texas in search of a NASCAR first.... Read Story.

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Ty Law spent the first half of the season waiting for the right team to come calling. Now that it has, he doesn't want to waste any more time getting back on the field.... Read Story.

Dancing in Silks pulls shocker in BC Sprint

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ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Dancing in Silks has pulled off a huge upset in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint, winning a four-horse photo finish by a nose.... Read Story.

No. 14 Pitt starts slowly but beats Syracuse 37-10

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PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Greg Williams' 51-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the first half got slow-starting Pittsburgh going, and the No. 14 Panthers extended their best start to a seas Read Story.

Purdue wins at Michigan 38-36, 1st time since 1966

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Joey Elliott threw for a career-high 367 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another to help Purdue rally past Michigan 38-36 Saturday, dealing a serious blow to the Wolv Read Story.

N'western knocks out QB, upsets No. 8 Iowa 17-10

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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- No. 8 Iowa finally ran out of time.... Read Story.

Federer to play Djokovic for Swiss Indoors title

about 2 hours ago

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) -- Roger Federer will play Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors final in a bid for a fourth straight title in his hometown tournament.... Read Story.

Twins exercise 2011 option on Cuddyer

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins have picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011.... Read Story.

Spanish basketball game off because of swine flu

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MADRID (AP) -- Swine flu has forced the Spanish basketball league to postpone a game for the second time this season.... Read Story.

Djokovic beats Stepanek in Swiss Indoors semifinal

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BASEL, Switzerland (AP) -- Novak Djokovic reached the Swiss Indoors final, saving three match points Saturday in rallying past Radek Stepanek 6-7 (4), 7-5, 6-2.... Read Story.

ITF chief says ban unlikely for Serena Williams

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REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy (AP) -- Top-ranked Serena Williams will most likely receive a "significant" fine but no suspension for her U.S. Open tirade, the president of the International Tennis Federa Read Story.

Fox NFL pregame show to be aired from Afghanistan

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NEW YORK (AP) -- The Fox NFL pregame show will be broadcast from a military installation in Afghanistan on Sunday.... Read Story.

Italy takes 2-0 lead over US in Fed Cup final

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REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy (AP) -- Alexa Glatch and Melanie Oudin have lost in straight sets to give Italy a 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final.... Read Story.

ITF confirms 1-year ban for Wickmayer, Malisse

about 6 hours ago

LONDON (AP) -- The International Tennis Federation has confirmed a one-year suspension for Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse.... Read Story.

Skater Joubert of France wins NHK Trophy

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NAGANO, Japan (AP) -- Brian Joubert of France won the NHK Trophy on Saturday, earning his first Grand Prix title of the season with a strong performance in the free skate.... Read Story.

Glatch loses, US trails Italy 1-0 in Fed Cup

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REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy (AP) -- American Alexa Glatch lost to Flavia Pennetta 6-3, 6-1 Saturday to give Italy a 1-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final.... Read Story.

Glatch loses, US trails Italy 1-0 lead in Fed Cup

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REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy (AP) -- American Alexa Glatch lost to Flavia Pennetta 6-3, 6-1 Saturday to give Italy a 1-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final.... Read Story.

Undefeated Zenyatta ready to race the boys

about 9 hours ago

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Bring on the boys.... Read Story.

Pennetta gives Italy 1-0 lead in Fed Cup final

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REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy (AP) -- Flavia Pennetta beat Alexa Glatch 6-3, 6-1 on Saturday to give Italy a 1-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final.... Read Story.

Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBC

about 11 hours ago

SHANGHAI (AP) -- Tiger Woods stalled with pars. Phil Mickelson poured it on with birdies.... Read Story.

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