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USOC, IOC reach agreement in financial dispute
(AP)
AP - The U.S. Olympic Committee says it has reached agreement with the IOC on a key financial issue that has divided the two organizations.
Patriots: Brady expected at practice after wreck
(AP)
AP - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady walked away unhurt from a two-car accident near his home on Thursday morning and was expected at practice later in the day, the team confirmed.
Reggie Bush: Heisman matter 'out of my hands'
(AP)
AP - Reggie Bush declined to go into any detail Wednesday on what he knows about the status of his 2005 Heisman Trophy.
Toshack quits as Wales coach
(AFP)
AFP - John Toshack resigned as Wales coach on Thursday after just one match of his country's Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.
Clemens' lawyers ask NY judge to toss suit
(AP)
AP - A defamation lawsuit against Roger Clemens should be thrown out because the seven-time Cy Young Award winner was merely trying to defend himself against his former personal trainer's doping allegations, Clemens' lawyers argued Wednesday.
Vikings-Saints 'encore' kicks off NFL season
(AP)
AP - The Saints' first Super Bowl title was so big in New Orleans that Mardi Gras, a revered local institution dating back well more than a century, became popularly known as, "Lombardi Gras."
Federer fights off wind to reach US Open semis
(AP)
AP - On a wind-swept day at the U.S. Open that had everyone complaining about the conditions, Roger Federer simply embraced them.
Patriots' Brady heads to stadium after crash
(Reuters)
Reuters - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who led his team to three NFL championships, was expected to report to Gillette Stadium on Thursday after an early-morning auto accident in Boston, the team said.
Rookie Luebke leads Padres past Dodgers
(AP)
AP - Rookie Cory Luebke struck out seven in six sparkling innings, Luis Durango hit a key two-run single and the San Diego Padres added to their lead in the NL West with a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.
Lakers' Barnes booked on domestic violence charge
(AP)
AP - Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, Sacramento County authorities said Wednesday.
Alabama-PSU rivalry has produced classic moments
(AP)
AP - Barrett Jones was 5 months, 2 days old the last time Alabama and Penn State played.
Only one Schleck as Luxembourg names worlds team
(AFP)
AFP - Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck has not been selected for the world road race cycling championships to be held in Australia later this month, the national federation said Thursday.
Crosby homers as Penguins take batting practice
(AP)
AP - If the Pittsburgh Pirates need an answer to their power-hitting problems, maybe they can find it across town in Penguins star Sidney Crosby.
Sweet Caroline out for final push at US Open
(AFP)
AFP - Caroline Wozniacki has already stamped her authority on the US Open, but she how wants to live up to her top seeding by going on to win the title on Sunday.
Tiger works on swing heading into BMW Championship
(AP)
AP - There are some places that simply suit Tiger Woods better than others.
Fighting words: UFC chief to speak at Oxford club
(AP)
AP - The distinguished Oxford University debate club has featured such speakers as Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill and Malcolm X.
Peter eyes Klitschko upset to reshuffle deck
(Reuters)
Reuters - A victory over heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitschko on Saturday would make challenger Samuel Peter from Nigeria a household name overnight and open up the division after years of Ukrainian domination.
Homestead-Miami off 2011 IndyCar schedule
(AP)
AP - Homestead-Miami Speedway is off the 2011 Indy Racing League schedule, a decision that some of the series' top drivers are not thrilled about.
Katarina Witt takes bigger role in Munich 2018 bid
(AP)
AP - Stung by a lingering land dispute with farmers and the sudden resignation of its CEO for health reasons, Munich is relying on figure skating great Katarina Witt to lift the city's bid for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
