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Gymnast Shawn Johnson lost 25 pounds, dealt with body image

Gymnast Shawn Johnson lost 25 pounds, dealt with body image

Shawn Johnson says the experience after the 2008 Olympics taught her something. “People put too much emphasis on looks,” she says.

Judge approves Dodgers’ reorganization plan

Judge approves Dodgers’ reorganization plan

A bankruptcy court judge in Delaware agreed to the Dodgers’ reorginzation plan, setting the team up to exit bankruptcy.

Lakers feeling the heat to stay in contention

Lakers feeling the heat to stay in contention

Not even a concussion can keep Kobe Bryant from missing his first game of the season, and now the Miami Heat are ahead.

Prince Fielder, David Ortiz give teammates HR Derby nods

Prince Fielder, David Ortiz give teammates HR Derby nods

Prince Fielder and David Ortiz took a page from All-Star Game managers past and present in putting together their teams for the Home Run Der …

Joey Logano notches win while Danica impresses at Daytona

Joey Logano notches win while Danica impresses at Daytona

Danica Patrick diced for the lead with several NASCAR veterans at Daytona, but she couldn’t catch race winner Joey Logano.

Plaxico Burress out of prison, now looking for work in NFL

Plaxico Burress out of prison, now looking for work in NFL

Clad nearly all in black hooded sweat shirt, athletic shorts, sneakers and a white T-shirt, the tall, lanky man walked alone through a gate …

Michigan receiver Darryl Stonum suspended indefinitely

Michigan receiver Darryl Stonum suspended indefinitely

Michigan receiver Darryl Stonum has been suspended indefinitely. “Darryl made a poor decision that is unacceptable and won’t be tolerated,” coach …

Department of Justice asks NCAA why it does not have football playoff

Department of Justice asks NCAA why it does not have football playoff

The Department of Justice has sent a letter to the NCAA asking why it does not hold a playoff to determine a college football national cham …

Steelers speak out after Rashard Mendenhall’s critical bin Laden comments

Steelers speak out after Rashard Mendenhall’s critical bin Laden comments

Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II expressed bewilderment on Tuesday at a series of Tweets by RB Rashard Mendenall about the death …

Rays, Red Sox and Cardinals now streaking after slow start

Rays, Red Sox and Cardinals now streaking after slow start

The trio were mocked and scorned while fans and news media ignored their pleas for patience.

Knicks hit team-record 20 threes, rout Grizzlies

Knicks hit team-record 20 threes, rout Grizzlies

Toney Douglas tied a franchise record by making nine of the New York Knicks’ franchise-record 20 three-pointers, scoring 29 points in a 120-99 …

No. 1 vs. No. 2 boys basketball showdown set

No. 1 vs. No. 2 boys basketball showdown set

St. Patrick guard Chris Martin understands the basketball rivalry between St. Patrick (Elizabeth, N.J.) and St. Anthony (Jersey City) pretty …

Spotlight back on Carmelo Anthony trade to Nets or Knicks

Spotlight back on Carmelo Anthony trade to Nets or Knicks

Carmelo Anthony said Friday “no meeting at all” is scheduled with the New Jersey Nets and didn’t know what he would say if one does happen.

Deng, Rose lead Bulls to ninth win in 11 games

Deng, Rose lead Bulls to ninth win in 11 games

Luol Deng scored 24 points, Derrick Rose had 18 points and 13 assists after a slow start, and the Chicago Bulls beat the pesky Charlotte Bobcats …

Clemens waives any conflict involving attorney who represented Pettitte

Clemens waives any conflict involving attorney   who represented Pettitte

Baseball standout Roger Clemens told a federal judge Wednesday that he waives any conflict of interest that may arise from his lead criminal …

Jets, Packers seize hope from NFL’s lowest seed

Jets, Packers seize hope from NFL’s lowest seed

The Green Bay Packers and New York Jets became just the fourth and fifth teams seeded at No. 6 in the NFL playoffs to reach the conference championship …

CBS analyst Bill Cowher: I don’t have ‘wish list’ of NFL jobs

CBS analyst Bill Cowher: I don’t have ‘wish list’ of NFL jobs

By a sort of unofficial NFL rule, ex-coaches can’t openly covet coaching jobs that aren’t officially open.

With fewer pitching options on the market, sluggers in demand

With fewer  pitching options on the market, sluggers in demand

The baseball winter meetings this week have turned into a Nintendo game using Monopoly money.

Montana decides against move to Football Bowl Subdivision

Montana decides against move to Football Bowl Subdivision

The University of Montana Grizzlies will stay in the Big Sky Conference and not move up to the Football Bowl Subdivision, President Royce Engstrom …

10 questions to ponder as NBA season prepares to tip off

10 questions to ponder as NBA season prepares to tip off

With near-unparalleled anticipation and keen interest, the 2010-11 NBA season begins Tuesday. A doozy of a matchup (Big 3 squared) gets it going, …

Dwyane Wade gets day in court in child custody battle

Dwyane Wade gets day in court in child custody battle

Testifying for the first time in a case for custody of his children, Dwyane Wade denied on Friday a slew of allegations made by ex-wife Siohvaughn …

Bears’ Matt Forte a perfect fit in Mike Martz’s quick-strike attack

Bears’ Matt Forte a perfect fit in Mike Martz’s quick-strike attack

Two of the longest touchdowns from scrimmage in the NFL this season were produced by the powerful legs of Matt Forte. He opened the season by …

The unappreciated undefeated team: Chiefs have lots to prove

The unappreciated undefeated team: Chiefs have lots to prove

Sprawled on a stool in front of his locker Wednesday afternoon, the Kansas City Chiefs’ Brian Waters wore a smile and a look of acceptance.

Arkansas licking chops at thought of toppling Alabama

Arkansas licking chops at thought of toppling Alabama

It has been a long time since Arkansas played a game of this magnitude at home.

Philip Rivers, Chargers rout Jaguars 38-13

Philip Rivers, Chargers rout Jaguars  38-13

As good as Philip Rivers was, the San Diego Chargers’ defense was even better. Rivers threw for 334 yards and three touchdowns and the Chargers …