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McIlroy, Bjorn share 2nd-round lead in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy and Thomas Bjorn each shot 7-under 65 to share the lead after the second round of the Dubai Desert Classic....  Read Story.
Redknapp flattered by England coach consideration
LONDON (AP) -- Harry Redknapp said Friday his focus remains on Tottenham's pursuit of Champions League qualification - until an approach is made for the vacant England coaching job....  Read Story.
Judge to weigh requests on restriction on Sandusky
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) -- Dueling requests to modify the bail conditions Friday for former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky will pit neighbors' fears he's a danger to children against the defense cla  Read Story.
Capello: No plans to coach in Italy
MILAN (AP) -- Fabio Capello says he plans to relax rather than return to coaching in Italy after blaming a "misunderstanding" for his exit from England job....  Read Story.
FA chiefs meet to consider Capello's successor
LONDON (AP) -- Harry Redknapp is back at Tottenham focusing on the club's Premier League title challenge as the English Football Association meets to consider making him the national team coach...  Read Story.
Jan Ullrich says he had 'contact' with doping doc
BERLIN (AP) -- Hours after receiving a two-year ban for blood doping, 1997 Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich admitted on his website that he had "contact" with the Spanish doctor who ran the dopin  Read Story.
Tiger gets his PGA Tour season off to solid start
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- Tiger Woods felt good about the start at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am until he looked at the leaderboard....  Read Story.
Gasol: 25 pts, 14 reb, key block in 88-87 win
BOSTON (AP) -- Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen's putback attempt at the buzzer in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Boston Celtics 88-87 on Thursday night....  Read Story.
Tennessee State upsets No. 9 Murray State 72-68
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) -- Robert Covington had 17 points and eight rebounds to lead Tennessee State to a 72-68 victory over No. 9 Murray State on Thursday night, handing the Racers their first loss of t  Read Story.
Report: Ohio State should create compliance office
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Consultants have recommended that Ohio State University hire a vice president to oversee a new office responsible for monitoring compliance with rules and regulations in the  Read Story.
Report: Ohio State should create an ethics office
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Consultants have recommended that Ohio State hire a vice president to oversee a new office and new committee responsible for monitoring ethics compliance across the universi  Read Story.
For Doc Rivers, watching son play means less worry
BOSTON (AP) -- Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown walked past the crowd of reporters huddled outside the Celtics' locker room and thought, briefly, about joining in....  Read Story.
Johnson in 3-way tie at Pebble; Tiger starts well
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- Dustin Johnson pitched in for eagle on the third hole at Pebble Beach to get a small measure of revenge. He wound up with a 9-under 63, and part of a three-way atop th  Read Story.
Mets owners ask high court for help in Madoff case
NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Mets' owners want the Supreme Court to decide whether only those investors who lost money should get a share of proceeds recovered from Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme.  Read Story.
Dirk, Pierce All-Stars; runs end for KG, Duncan
NEW YORK (AP) -- Dirk Nowitzki and Paul Pierce overcame slow starts to return to the All-Star game, while lengthy runs ended for Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan....  Read Story.
Column: LeBron only No. 6 on least-liked list?
Nineteen months after "The Decision" sent his personal stock plummeting, LeBron James is as desperate as ever to please and still clueless on how to go about it....  Read Story.
Egypt's angry soccer fans are deep into politics
CAIRO (AP) -- Egypt's ruling generals have a new enemy: the legions of angry soccer fans who have injected fervor into recent protests demanding the military step down and battled police for days   Read Story.
Report: Ohio State needs ethics office
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Consultants are recommending that Ohio State hire a vice president to oversee a new office and committee that would monitor ethics and rules compliance across the university  Read Story.
Romantic rival testifies at U.Va. murder trial
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) -- The romantic rival of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of killing his ex-girlfriend says he saw the defendant with his arm around her neck month  Read Story.
Alderson: 'Big fundraiser tonight for gas money'
NEW YORK (AP) -- Even Mets general manager Sandy Alderson can't resist pointing out the team's financial difficulties....  Read Story.


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