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17-year-old girl qualifies for Olympics in boxing

17-year-old girl qualifies for Olympics in boxing

Claressa Shields earns a spot for the London Games, where women’s boxing will make its Olympic debut.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has an offer for bill-backing Republican

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has an offer for bill-backing Republican

Earnhardt spoke a day after the House Appropriations Committee approved a measure to prevent the military from sponsoring pro sports.

Cavendish wins stage, Rodriguez still leads Giro

Cavendish wins stage, Rodriguez still leads Giro

World champion Mark Cavendish won the 13th stage of the Giro d’Italia Friday, while Joaquin Rodriguez retained the overall lead.

Kurt Busch hails ‘WWE action’ with Newman as good for NASCAR

Kurt Busch hails ‘WWE action’ with Newman as good for NASCAR

The 2004 Sprint Cup champion accepts NASCAR punishment; says he didn’t have a problem with former Penske teammate after the Southern 500.

Is Ed Reed now the Brett Favre of defense?

Is Ed Reed now the Brett Favre of defense?

As the years tick by, the commitment of Ravens star to continue his Hall of Fame-caliber career seems to waver amid a series of mixed messag …

Kerry Wood to retire after Cubs’ game

Kerry Wood to retire after Cubs’ game

Kerry Wood, one of the most popular athletes in Chicago the last 15 years, is expected to retire after today’s Cubs’ game at Wrigley Field.

MLB suspends Phillies’ Manuel and umpire

MLB suspends Phillies’ Manuel and umpire

Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie has company. Add Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel and umpire Bob Davidson to the suspended …

Another rookie cites concussions, passes on NFL

Another rookie cites concussions, passes on NFL

Chad Diehl’s NFL career is over before it started following a concussion sustained during a rookie minicamp.

Fan booted after homer catch and release

Fan booted after homer catch and release

Joshua Pickett, a Diamondbacks fan, caught a Rockies’ homer and did what any self-respecting fan would do. He threw the ball back.

Steve Blake’s family facing death tweets

Steve Blake’s family facing death tweets

Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Blake is finding how fickle fame can be.

Montgomerie fires at U.S. fans

Montgomerie fires at U.S. fans

Just when Colin Montgomerie thought he was out, he pulls himself back in again.

A’s overcome disputed call to beat Rangers

A’s overcome disputed call to beat Rangers

Kila Ka’aihue had a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning, and the A’s bounced back from a disputed call to beat the Rangers 5-4.

New All-Star format emphasizes track position, pit stops

New All-Star format emphasizes track position, pit stops

More segments than ever in the Sprint All-Star Race will mean more strategy during Saturday’s 90-lap exhibition.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. the owner reveals savvy business side

Dale Earnhardt Jr. the owner reveals savvy business side

NASCAR’s most popular driver doesn’t stand atop his Nationwide team’s pit box. Why?

Oilers aren’t renewing coach Renney’s contract

Oilers aren’t renewing coach Renney’s contract

GM Steve Tambellini schedules news conference to announce coaching move.

Hiestand: MLB could alienate some fans with latest TV move

Hiestand: MLB could alienate some fans with latest TV move

The league says its MLB Network will carry two Division Series games in 2012 and 2013, leaving about 45 million potential fans in the dark.

Pacers want to keep heat on Heat

Pacers want to keep heat on Heat

Coach Frank Vogel told his Indiana Pacers before Game 3 on Thursday vs. the Miami Heat to not let the opportunity escape to pressure the fav …

Wright delivers again, Mets rally past Reds

Wright delivers again, Mets rally past Reds

Mets’ David Wright lined his second double of the game, a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning.

Osi Umenyiora apologizes to moms everywhere

Osi Umenyiora apologizes to moms everywhere

Rebuked Giants defensive end sorry Mothers Day tweet to Eagles’ LeSean McCoy.

LeBron: Lakers were right to bypass Kobe

LeBron: Lakers were right to bypass Kobe

James says letting a wide-open Steve Blake take the last shot was the right thing to do.

Lawyer: McClinton-Hunter’s accuser recants

Lawyer: McClinton-Hunter’s accuser recants

Hunter’s lawyer: “The Prosper police need to drop this case immediately and apologize to the family.”

Vilma sues Goodell for defamation of character

Vilma sues Goodell for defamation of character

It would seem that lawyers for the embattled linebacker just put a legal bounty, so to speak, on the NFL commissioner.

Old Dominion to leave CAA for C-USA

Old Dominion to leave CAA for C-USA

And just like that, the Colonial Athletic Association has lost two of its best basketball programs within the span of a week.

Tiger’s ex-wife Elin splits with boyfriend

Tiger’s ex-wife Elin splits with boyfriend

Tiger Woods’ ex-wife Elin Nordegren is single again after splitting with businessman boyfriend Jamie Dingman, according to People magazine

Wife of ex-Syracuse coach Bernie Fine to sue ESPN for libel

Wife of ex-Syracuse coach Bernie Fine to sue ESPN for libel

Says network “destroyed” her reputation “in an attempt to capitalize financially in the tragic wake of the Penn State Abuse Scandal.”