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Ron Artest apologizes to fan
John Green, the fan who sparked the infamous Pistons-Pacers brawl, said Thursday he has spoken to Ron Artest and the two hope to partner together for some type of community-service endeavor, possibly in Detroit.
Jayson Williams reportedly to take plea deal in shooting case
Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has agreed to a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for shooting his limo driver to death, a person with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press.
Bud Selig planning fewer breaks in playoff schedule
Commissioner Bud Selig said Wednesday he's working on tightening up the 2010 playoff schedule so there will be fewer gaps between games.
Caster Semenya to keep gold; gender tests to remain confidential
South African runner Caster Semenya will keep her 800-meter gold medal from the world championships, and the results of her gender tests will be kept confidential, the South African sports ministry said Thursday.
Dirk's 41 lead banged-up Mavs past Spurs in OT
Dirk Nowitzki scored 41 points to lead the short-handed Mavs past the Spurs in overtime on Wednesday.
LeBron James injures left wrist on dunk against the Washington Wizards
LeBron James says he hurt his left wrist by banging it on the rim while dunking late in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 108-91 loss to the Washington Wizards.
Ex-Kansas players: Coach Mark Mangino said 'hurtful' things
Former Kansas football players are speaking out about an investigation into allegations coach Mark Mangino has verbally abused or had inappropriate physical contact with players.
Johnson's 30 lead streaking Hawks past Heat
Joe Johnson scored 30 to lead the Hawks past the Heat and to their sixth win in a row.
Philadelphia Eagles' Brian Westbrook improving but out this week
With Brian Westbrook sidelined after sustaining two concussions in three weeks, the Philadelphia Eagles are turning to McCoy in a backfield where the most experienced ball carrier is a fullback.
Oakland Raiders bench JaMarcus Russell, to start Bruce Gradkowski at QB
The Raiders will start Bruce Gradkowski over JaMarcus Russell this Sunday.
Source: Miami Dolphins put Ronnie Brown on IR, ending year
Dolphins' running back Ronnie Brown has been placed on injured reserve, ending his season, a league source said on Wednesday.
Survey: NFL players hide concussion effects
Thirty of 160 NFL players surveyed by The Associated Press say they have hidden the effects of a concussion.
Michigan Wolverines' Rich Rodriguez says log process is fixed
Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez says the process of filing forms that log hours players devote to football was corrected as soon as he learned it wasn't happening.
New York Jets coach Rex Ryan says crying example of being true to himself
New York Jets coach Rex Ryan says his crying in front of his team earlier this week is just another example of him staying true to himself.
Sources: Buffalo Bills contract Mike Shanahan about coaching opening
One day after firing Dick Jauron, the Bills have contacted former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan, according to two NFL sources.
Source: Minnesota Vikings' Brad Childress close to extension
A contract extension for Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress that many thought would be done during the team's recent bye week will be done soon, according to a source close to the situation.
Ryan Fitzpatrick of Buffalo Bills to start on Sunday
Perry Fewell wasted no time making changes on his first full day as the Bills interim coach, picking Ryan Fitzpatrick to be the starting quarterback.
Colorado Rockies' Jim Tracy, Los Angeles' Mike Scioscia named managers of year
Jim Tracy of Colorado has won the NL Manager of the Year award and Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels has been selected for the AL honor.
Mike Locksley of New Mexico Lobos turns to Tony Dungy as mentor
Embattled New Mexico football coach Mike Locksley says he has turned to Tony Dungy as a personal mentor.
Cleveland Browns would give LeBron James a shot
If LeBron James truly believes he can help the Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him.
Josh Cribbs held out of Cleveland Browns' practice
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs is being kept out of practice for at least one day after being injured on the final play of Monday night's loss to Baltimore.
Rashid Ramzi stripped of 1,500-meter gold for doping
Bahraini middle-distance runner Rashid Ramzi was stripped of his 1,500-meter Olympic gold medal Wednesday and four other athletes were disqualified because of doping at the Beijing Games.
Baltimore Ravens mad at Brady Quinn as Terrell Suggs reportedly has torn MCL
The Ravens are still fuming over Browns quarterback Brady Quinn's hit on Ravens linebacker/defensive end Terrell Suggs during the Ravens' 16-0 win on Monday night -- a hit that could cost Suggs significant playing time.
Oscar Pistorius gets boost from Cheetahs, study finds
The prosthetic legs of double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius give the South African a 10-second advantage over a 400-meter race, according to a new study.
Elizabeth Lambert of New Mexico women's soccer regretful for violent play
Elizabeth Lambert, the New Mexico women's soccer player whose rough play in a Mountain West Conference tournament game earned her an indefinite suspension and national notoriety, says she will "always regret" what she did, The New York Times reported.
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