The New York Jets’ Super Bowl braggadocio gained clout when cornerback Darrelle Revis ended his holdout on Monday and agreed in principle to …

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Jets’ confidence level up ‘1,000%’ after Darrelle Revis’ return

The blackout blues will be back this season for some NFL fans. At least 11 NFL teams could be facing TV blackouts in their home markets as the …

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More stadium blues: NFL TV blackouts loom in several cities

Donovan McNabb said Tuesday his sprained ankle isn’t 100%, but it won’t keep him from starting the Washington Redskins’ opener Sunday night against …

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Donovan McNabb: Ankle not 100%, but will start Sunday

St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford will almost surely have his rough moments once the regular season begins against the visiting Arizona …

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Rookie Focus: Sam Bradford ready for the pressure as Rams starter

Twelfth-seeded Mikhail Youzhny of Russia reached the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open, beating Tommy Robredo of Spain 7-5, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 on Tu …

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Youzhny tops Robredo, moves into quarterfinals at U.S. Open

Boise State took advantage of its opportunity in the national spotlight, and the voters in the USA TODAY coaches poll took notice.

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Alabama still No. 1 as Boise State climbs to No. 3 in USA TODAY coaches poll

The NFL has tweaked its rule regarding where umpires will line up. Again. The league sent all 32 teams a memo Tuesday explaining the changes

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NFL again tweaks positioning of umpires on field

The University of Connecticut says the public will likely have to wait to see its response to the NCAA’s allegations of major violations in the …

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UConn says NCAA will have its response to allegations on Tuesday

Four teams in the WNBA are owned by women, a full third of the league, and rock star Eddie Van Halen can take a bit of back-handed credit for …

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WNBA’s female owners open doors, but what is next step?

Charles Robinson and Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports are reporting that by the end of September, the Heisman Trophy Trust will strip Reggie Bush …

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Yahoo Sports: Reggie Bush will be stripped of Heisman Trophy

Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark withstood her toughest test of the tournament so far, topping Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe …

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Wozniacki ousts Sharapova, Djokovic tops Fish at U.S. Open

Ryan Kalish hit a grand slam, David Ortiz had a two-run shot and Jon Lester pitched six solid innings to lead the Boston Red Sox over Tampa Bay …

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Ryan Kalish’s grand slam powers Red Sox over Rays 12-5

It’s official now: Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, who turns 22 on Sept. 29, is the face of Team USA in the FIBA World Championship …

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Thunderstruck: Kevin Durant emerging as face of U.S. hoops

Chauncey Billups scored 19 points, Kevin Durant had 17, and the United States powered into the quarterfinals of the world championship with a …

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Team USA throttles Angola, moves on at basketball worlds

Baltimore Ravens spiritual leader and 11-time Pro Bowl linebacker Ray Lewis reached out Sunday to former Seattle and Cincinnati wide receiver …

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T.J. Houshmandzadeh: Ray Lewis recruited him to Ravens to help win Super Bowl

Joe Theismann will be back on air this season calling NFL games. NFL Network spokesman Dennis Johnson confirmed Sunday that Theismann, dropped …

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Joe Theismann will call NFL Network games

As a counselor at the Manning Passing Academy in July, Kellen Moore faced this question nearly every day: Where do you play quarterback?

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Little-known QB Moore guides Boise State into crucial opener

Tony Stewart kicked his Chevrolet into gear at the right time Sunday night while simultaneously delivering a jolt to his Sprint Cup championship …

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Tony Stewart grabs first Sprint Cup win of the year in Atlanta

After passing on one USC Heisman Trophy winner, the Houston Texans are taking a flyer on another.Per ESPN, QB Matt Leinart’s brief NFL exile …

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Former Cardinals QB Matt Leinart lands with Texans

The evolution of helmet design is undoubtedly a key component to the head-injury puzzle. With the support of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), …

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Search is on to fit NFL players with safest helmets possible

After sitting out all of training camp — apparently he learned something from QB Brett Favre during their season as teammates in 2008 — Jets …

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Impact of Jets’ new deal with CB Darrelle Revis could be far-reaching

The Giants admit they’re watching the scoreboard, even though they’re in control of their own fate.

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Uribe homers again as Giants take rubber match with Dodgers

The Black Widow of eating contests, Sonya Thomas, gobbled up nearly 181 chicken wings in 12 minutes, devouring the national championship record …

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‘Black Widow’ devours 181 chicken wings in New York contest

John Blake has resigned his position on North Carolina’s football staff, effective immediately, school officials said Sunday night. Blake, who …

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Amid NCAA probe, UNC assistant coach John Blake steps down

Defending U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters needed just 59 minutes to beat former top-ranked player Ana Ivanovic in the fourth round 6-2, 6-1. …

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Venus Williams, Kim Clijsters cruise into U.S. Open quarters