May 23, 2013

NFL: Manti Te’o makes first impression on Chargers veterans

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Story Highlights QB Philip Rivers said Te’o ‘didn’t standout, which was a good thing’ The team prevented Te’o from speaking with reporters after his first day practicing with veterans SAN DIEGO (AP) — Philip Rivers thought Manti Te’o had a decent first interaction with San Diego Chargers veterans. “It didn’t seem like he was lost [...]

Horse Racing: Game On Dude wins Native Diver Stakes for Baffert

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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) – Game On Dude won the $242,500 Native Diver Stakes by 1 1/4 lengths Saturday at Betfair Hollywood Park, rebounding from a poor performance in the Breeders’ Cup Classic last month. Ridden for the first time by Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, Game On Dude ran 1 1/8 miles on Cushion [...]

Wimbledon 2012: Five-time champion Venus Williams loses Wimbledon opener

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(Venus Williams waves to fans Monday after being defeated by Elena Vesnina during a first round women’s singles match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, England. Photo by The Associated Press.) WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Racket bag slung over her shoulder, resignation written across her face, Venus Williams weaved through fans milling [...]

The NBA Finals 2012: Heat rally past Thunder, 91-85

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LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat defends in the first quarter against Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Three of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 17, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (June 16, 2012 – Source: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images North America) MIAMI (AP) — Halfway to [...]

College Basketball: Connecticut’s appeal for NCAA tournament waiver denied

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(PhatzRadio / USA Today) — The NCAA has turned down a request by Connecticut for waiver that would allow the men’s basketball program to avoid a postseason ban in the 2012-13 season. UConn will not qualify for the NCAA tournament because of its poor performance in the NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate (APR). New rules approved [...]