Jones stripped of five Olympic medals, banned from Beijing Games

LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- Don't look for Marion Jones' name in the Olympic record books any more. As far as the IOC is concerned, her five-medal performance at the 2000 Sydney Games never happened. [+] Enlarge AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau Jones becam... full story

updated Sat October 27, 2007

North Dakota has three years to get approval of Fighting Sioux nickname

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- The state Board of Higher Education settled a lawsuit with the NCAA over the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux nickname, giving the school three years to get tribal approval...

updated Sat October 27, 2007

Draper signs three-year deal to stay with Red Wings

DETROIT -- Detroit forward Kris Draper, a winner of three Stanley Cups with the Red Wings, signed a three-year contract extension on Friday. Draper The 36-year-old Draper has five goals through the first...

updated Sat October 27, 2007

Genarlow Wilson ordered released by Georgia Supreme Court

ATLANTA -- Georgia's Supreme Court on Friday ordered the release of a young man who has been imprisoned for more than two years for having consensual oral sex with another teenager. Wilson Ruling Read the...

updated Sat October 27, 2007

Sanchez will start for Trojans at Oregon

USC quarterback Mark Sanchez will start for the 12th-ranked Trojans at No. 5 Oregon on Saturday.Sanchez is getting the start as regular starter John David Booty is still recovering from a broken right middle ...

updated Sat October 27, 2007

Davydenko says warning for not trying 'outrageous'

ST PETERSBURG, Russia -- World No. 4 Nikolay Davydenko has been fined $2,000 for not trying hard enough during his upset loss to Croatian qualifier Marin Cilic at the St. Petersburg Open on Thursday. ...

updated Sat October 27, 2007

UNC, UCLA, Memphis separated by eight votes in preseason poll

North Carolina leads four teams from the 2007 Elite Eight in the preseason ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll, released Friday morning.The No. 1 Tar Heels edged UCLA and Memphis for the top spot, despite the fact th...

updated Sat October 27, 2007

Gunman could serve up to 40 years in prison after guilty plea

PITTSBURGH -- The gunman who wounded five Duquesne University basketball players after a school dance last year pleaded guilty Friday and will spend up to 40 years in prison.William B. Holmes III, 19, of Pitts...

updated Sat October 27, 2007

Panthers call on Testaverde to start again at quarterback vs. Colts

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The old man will get another chance for the Carolina Panthers. Testaverde Coach John Fox on Friday named 43-year-old Vinny Testaverde the starting quarterback for Sunday's game...

updated Fri October 26, 2007

Manning, Brady, Favre have shot to become 1st QBs to beat 31 NFL teams

INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning and Tom Brady have been rivals on the field for years. Now the two Super Bowl MVPs could be taking their competition into the NFL record book. Manning Brady ...

updated Fri October 26, 2007

Whiplash from car accident will sideline Dolphins' Thomas on Sunday

Thomas DAVIE, Fla. -- Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas will miss Sunday's game against the Giants in London because of whiplash from a car accident. Tests showed no other symptoms besides the whiplash, Mia...

updated Fri October 26, 2007

National Lacrosse League, union reach 7-year agreement

NEW YORK -- The National Lacrosse League salvaged its 2008 season by agreeing to a new collective bargaining agreement with the Professional Lacrosse Player's Association.The league announced last week that ...

updated Fri October 26, 2007

Arkansas loses two track and field titles; sprinter Gay linked to probe

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Arkansas' renowned track and field program lost two national championships Thursday when the NCAA imposed stiff sanctions for violations involving sprint star Tyson Gay and a former a...

updated Fri October 26, 2007

Two Michigan State starters, one reserve face felony robbery charge

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State football players SirDarean Adams, T.J. Williams and Jeremy Ware have been charged with unarmed robbery in the parking lot of a store. They were arraigned Wednesday in...

updated Fri October 26, 2007

Report: Hunter says Twins haven't made any offers since end of season

Twins free agent All-Star outfielder Torii Hunter hasn't had any contract offers from Minnesota since the regular season ended, according to a media report. Torii Hunter Center FieldMinnesota Twins Profil...

updated Fri October 26, 2007

Cowboys players believe fast start reflects Phillips' coaching style

IRVING, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys players are starting to admit what outsiders have suspected all along: Going from the tight grip of Bill Parcells to the soft hand of Wade Phillips was a refreshing change. "I...

updated Fri October 26, 2007

Report: Selig won't rule out suspension if laws broken

Gary Matthews Jr., Paul Byrd, Rick Ankiel and other Major League Baseball players who have been linked to human growth hormone in published reports face the prospect of a Bud Selig-imposed suspension if they a...

updated Fri October 26, 2007

Smith will return to 49ers starting lineup against Saints

Smith SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Quarterback Alex Smith will start for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday against New Orleans, coach Mike Nolan said. Smith, out since Sept. 30 with a separated shoulder, went t...

updated Fri October 26, 2007

NBA to revamp ref gambling rules; Jackson, Nunn see roles reduced

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updated Fri October 26, 2007

Qualcomm Stadium available for Sunday, mayor's office tells paper

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updated Fri October 26, 2007

Sources: Developing opportunity for Girardi in L.A.

Joe Girardi might have an opportunity to manage in the majors in 2008 -- even if he doesn't get the Yankees' job. Officials familiar with Girardi's job prospects said Thursday if the Yankees do not hire him t...