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Sam Bradford jumped around as he took a victory lap at Owen Field, handing out high-fives along the way to a line of adoring fans who had yet another reason to love him.
Bolland scores 49 seconds into OT in Hawks' win
Former Toronto Maple Leafs player Wendel Clark, left, watches from center ice with his family as his number 17 is raised during a ceremony in his honor before the Leaf's NHL game against Chicago Blackhawks in ...
Sedins, Demitra lift Canucks past Penguins 3-1
Pavol Demitra scored twice, Daniel and Henrik Sedin had three points each and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 on Saturday for their third straight win on the road.
Obama makes video pitch for 2016 Chicago Olympics
President-elect Barack Obama made a personal appeal Friday to bring the 2016 Summer Olympics to his home city of Chicago.
Pretty Tough | Bay area women's soccer team is golden
November 20, 2008 - The San Francisco Bay area's entry in the new Women's Professional Soccer league will be named FC Gold Pride . The franchise unveiled its name Wednesday along with its gold-and-black color scheme and a logo featuring a growling lioness in mid-stride. Their tagline? Welcome to the jungle.
Yankees control shifts to Steinbrenner's son Hal
Major League Baseball owners have approved the shift of control of the New York Yankees from George Steinbrenner to his son, Hal.
Browns' Quinn expected to play with broken finger
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn broke his right index finger in Monday night's win over Buffalo but will try to play Sunday against the Houston Texans.
27 horses killed in blaze at western Ky. stable
Fire swept through a barn at a former race track Thursday, killing 27 horses. It was the second deadly blaze this year at Riverside Downs in western Kentucky, near the Indiana border.
Maradona sets his eyes on ultimate prize
Diego Maradona has set his sights on claiming football's ultimate prize for a second time as he embarks on an unexpected career as the coach of Argentina. The little genius who, as a player, almost single-handedly guided his country to glory in Mexico in 1986 now believes he can repeat that triumph in South Africa in 2010 with a squad of players that might not have one individual as outstanding as himself, but is undeniably packed with world class talent.
Olympic Gymnast Claims Karolyi Beat Her
A former Olympic gymnast who trained with the world-famous Karolyis in Romania claims Bela Karolyi frequently beat her, reported KCRA-TV in Sacramento. Trudi Kollar, known to the world as Emelia Eberle, was a 12-year-old when she was summoned to join Romania's national team in 1976. She earned 13 individual medals in international competition, including an Olympic silver medal.
QPR appoint Sousa
QPR have confirmed the appointment of Portugal legend Paulo Sousa as their new first-team coach.
US pitcher proud to inspire Japan girl
Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield was the inspiration for a 16-year-old girl who has been drafted to play for a Japanese pro baseball team.Now, he's hoping maybe she will teach him a thing or two.'Hope I can see her pitch one day,' Wakefield said in a text message to the Red Sox that was relayed to The Associated Press. 'I'm honored that someone wants to become me. I wish her the best of luck. Maybe I can learn something from her.'Eri Yoshida was chosen this week by the Kobe 9 Cruise in the low-budget, four-team western Japanese league, which is due to start its first season in April. She would be Japan's first female professional baseball player.
Flames Fire 51 Shots To Burn Avs 4-1
Posted by Matt Bill CALGARY, Alberta -- Rene Bourque, Adrian Aucoin, Jarome Iginla and David Moss scored for the Calgary Flames, who blitzed Peter Budaj and the Colorado Avalanche with 51 shots in a 4-1 victory ...
Source: Wakamatsu is M's new manager
The Seattle Mariners picked Don Wakamatsu as their new manager, giving the job to the Oakland Athletics bench coach and filling the only opening in the majors.
Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia Wins Al MVP
Boston's Dustin Pedroia won the AL MVP award Tuesday, becoming the first second baseman to earn the honor in nearly a half-century. Pedroia easily beat out Minnesota slugger Justin Morneau and added to his ...
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