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LSU probes possible football violations
LSU athletic director Joe Alleva says the school is investigating possible NCAA violations involving its football team.
Penguins ride hat trick to rout of Rangers
Mike Rupp shook off a leg injury in the third period, snapped a tie with his second goal of the night, and then completed his first NHL hat trick to help the Pittsburgh Penguins break a long losing streak at Madison Square Garden and sweep a home-and-home series from the New York Rangers...
Marion Jones trying for comeback ... in WNBA
Disgraced track star Marion Jones is training for a comeback — in the WNBA. San Antonio Silver Stars coach Dan Hughes confirmed Monday night that Jones has been training with his assistants to possibly play in the WNBA, more than a year after the 34-year-old was released from federal...
Nets GM to coach team for rest of season
A person with knowledge of their plans says New Jersey Nets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe will coach the team for the rest of the season.
Ovechkin leaves with apparent knee injury
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin left Monday night’s game at Carolina in the opening period with an apparent right knee injury.
Bowden reportedly will retire on Tuesday
After building a football dynasty the last 34 years at Florida State, coach Bobby Bowden will announce his retirement on Tuesday, according to a report from ESPN.com.
Bowden says he has not decided on his future
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -Bobby Bowden said Monday evening at his home that he has not made a decision about his coaching future at Florida State and plans to meet with university officials again Tuesday.
Ventre: Yes, it is possible to win at Notre Dame
Ventre: It’s true that college football is much richer when Notre Dame is at or near the top. But a coach isn’t enough. Notre Dame has to change with the times. It has to change either its message to its fans about what goals are realistic, or alter its mission statement to give...
Panthers LB Beason arrested on assault charge
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason has been arrested on a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from an incident at a strip club.
BYU QB apologizes for calling rival Utah classless
PROVO, Utah (AP) - BYU quarterback Max Hall is apologizing for comments he made after the Cougars beat in-state rival Utah.
Falcons' Ryan to miss at least 1 game with injury
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will miss this week's game against Philadelphia with a turf toe injury.
Warner still has symptoms, plans to see eye doctor
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner says he plans to see an opthamologist about lingering post-concussion symptoms that kept him out of Sunday's 20-17 loss at Tennessee.
Heart abnormalities blamed in 2 runners' deaths
DETROIT (AP) -Authorities say two men who collapsed during a half-marathon in Detroit this fall died because of heart problems.
Stoops intends to stay at Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops says he fully intends to be at Oklahoma "hopefully for a good while'' amid rumors that he could be a candidate for the Notre Dame job.
Notre Dame reportedly fires Weis as coach
Notre Dame fired Charlie Weis as football coach Monday, the New York Daily News reported, citing an unnamed source close to the program.
Kansas near unanimous No. 1 in AP poll
Kansas is within two votes of being a unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press college basketball poll the same week a record-tying seven teams moved into the Top 25.
Bowden says announcement on future Tuesday
Take a look at Bobby Bowden's legendary career at Florida State.
Indians: Racy Sizemore photos stolen from e-mail
Indians center fielder Grady Sizemore has contacted investigators from Major League Baseball to stop publication of steamy photographs that he says were stolen from his girlfriend's e-mail account and then posted online.
Irish to vote on bowl while waiting Weis ruling
Notre Dame players have scheduled a players meeting for Monday while awaiting word on the fate of coach Charlie Weis.
Ireland asks for Cup spot after Thierry handball
Ireland has asked FIFA to be allowed into the World Cup as an extra team after Thierry Henry’s handball helped France eliminate the Irish in a playoff.
Serena fined at least record $82,500 for tirade
Grand Slam administrator Bill Babcock tells The Associated Press that Serena Williams has been fined a record $82,500 for her tirade at this year's U.S. Open and could be suspended from that tournament if she has another "major offense" in the next two years.
Nets (0-17) fall to Lakers, match worst start
The New Jersey Nets matched the worst start to an NBA season with their 17th straight loss Sunday night, with Kobe Bryant scoring 30 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 106-87 victory.
Ventre: Tiger’s troubles growing — because of Tiger
Ventre: Anybody can make up a Tiger rumor. Try it with me: Think of the most insanely embarrassing scenario for our hero and then get it out there. Right now you have as much chance of having your account recognized by the mainstream media as anyone, because Tiger isn’t offering his version.
No movement at top in latest BCS standings
After a weekend when all the national championship contenders stayed undefeated, the BCS standings were unchanged. Florida is first, Alabama second and Texas third on Sunday.
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