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Defending champion Tar Heels try to regain control as nosedive picks up speed
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — When North Carolina hosts rival Duke on Wednesday night, the Tar Heels will find themselves in a position few could have imagined to start the season. more
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Mo. considers requiring medical clearance for young athletes to return after concussions
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Young athletes who suffer concussions couldn't return to practice or games without approval from a licensed health worker under proposed legislation in Missouri. more
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Marian Gaborik's right knee cut by Lundqvist's skate during New York Rangers practice
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Marian Gaborik limped off the ice during practice Tuesday after the New York Rangers' leading scorer was cut on the right knee by the skate of goalie Henrik Lundqvist in a collision. more
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Bundesliga head says security a concern ahead of World Cup in South Africa Photo
NEW YORK (AP) — The head of the Bundesliga says Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness was only admitting what many think privately when he cited security in South Africa as an issue ahead of this year's World Cup. more
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Easy come, easy go: Outfielder Willy Taveras released by Oakland Athletics
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Speedy outfielder Willy Taveras has been released by the Oakland Athletics, eight days after he was acquired from Cincinnati with infielder Adam Rosales for infielder Aaron Miles and a player to be named. more
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Grown-up Reutter is top US hopeful to end women's short-track medal drought
KEARNS, Utah (AP) — Katherine Reutter remembers figure skating lessons as a little girl, thinking how much more fun it would be to just cut loose and zip around the rink as fast as she could. more
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Vancouver organizers awaiting first Canadian gold _ and men's hockey win
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Just like most of the entire country, Vancouver organizers are waiting for the moment when Canada finally wins its first Olympic gold medal on home soil. more
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Officials confident Cypress Mountain is ready for start of Vancouver Games Photo
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Vancouver Olympic officials are confident concerns about the warm weather's affect on conditions at Cypress Mountain soon will be forgotten. more
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State of the art Olympic doping lab already testing samples ahead of Vancouver Games
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The scientist in charge of Vancouver's state-of-the-art doping lab says her staff already has tested more than 200 blood and urine samples from Olympic athletes. more
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Upset with Panthers' silence, DE Peppers doesn't want long-term deal to stay in Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Julius Peppers no longer wants a long-term contract with Carolina, saying the Panthers have ignored him this offseason. more
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Tim Ritchey replaces Tim Ice as trainer of Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird Photo
Tim Ice is out and Tim Ritchey in as the new trainer of Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird. more
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Back across the pond: A record 6 NHL teams to open next season in Europe Photo
NEW YORK (AP) — Six NHL teams will open the 2010-11 season in Europe, the fourth straight year the league will begin play overseas. more
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No. 3 and unbeaten Huskers give women's basketball fans more to talk about than just UConn
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Huskies, make room for the Huskers. more
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Kerrigan's family disputes medical examiner's report on dad's death, says it wasn't homicide Photo
BOSTON (AP) — The family of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan has criticized an autopsy report about her father's death and insists it was not a homicide. more
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John McEnroe says Roger Federer is greatest men's tennis player ever
ZURICH (AP) — John McEnroe thinks Roger Federer is the best men's tennis player of all time. more
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Economic gloom easing in NASCAR, but bargain-hunting sponsors want more for their money Photo
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — With the NASCAR season revving up at Daytona International Speedway this week, companies still have a chance to associate themselves with the sport's most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. more
