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Associated Press Phoenix Suns center Marcin Gortat falls to the floor as Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee is called for a charge during a game Feb. 20 in Phoenix. The NBA will penalize flopping this season, fining players for repeated violations of an act a league vice president says has "no place in our game."
As season nears, let flop policing begin
It’s not just the flopping that the NBA is trying to squash. It’s Reggie Evans looking like he was zapped by about 10,000 volts of electricity when Memphis guard Tony Allen’s arm hit him while E...
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Djokovic to finish year as No. 1 in tennis
LONDON — Novak Djokovic has clinched the year-end No. 1 ranking in tennis. Djokovic lost the top spot to Roger Federer in July but will return to No. 1 next week. The ATP says Federer will dr...
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Yanks exercise options for Cano, Granderson
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees have exercised their $15 million contract options for second baseman Robinson Cano and outfielder Curtis Granderson for next season. Cano hit .313 with 33 home ru...
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McIlroy beats Woods in China one-on-one exhibition
ZHENGZHOU, China — Rory McIlroy outdueled Tiger Woods in the first one-on-one exhibition match between golf’s two biggest names. Woods thinks he’ll have plenty of chances to get revenge. McIl...
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Game On Dude made early Breeders favorite
ARCADIA, Calif. — Game On Dude was made the early 9-5 favorite in a field of 12 for the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, a race he led most of the way last year before being overtaken in the closi...
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Sources: Vick still starter for Eagles
Michael Vick remains the starting quarterback in Philadelphia, for now. Three people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday night that coach Andy Reid hasn’t benched Vick...
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Associated Press Alex Smith (11) of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates his second touchdown pass of the game against the Arizona Cardinals with Alex Boone during the first half of their game Monday in Glendale, Ariz.
Smith almost perfect, 49ers flatten Arizona
GLENDALE, Ariz. — On an almost perfect Monday night for Alex Smith, the San Francisco 49ers flexed their NFC West dominance with a 24-3 flattening of the Arizona Cardinals. Smith completed 18 of...
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Associated Press San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence (8), second baseman Ryan Theriot, shortstop Brandon Crawford (35) and second baseman Marco Scutaro celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers 4-3 in Game 4 of the World Series Sunday in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0.
Giants sweep Tigers
DETROIT — Finally pressed in the World Series, the San Francisco Giants finished off a most unexpected and stunning sweep. Marco Scutaro delivered one more key hit this October, hitting a go-ahe...
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Indianapolis Colts running back Vick Ballard (33) moves into the end zone as Tennessee Titans free safety Michael Griffin (33) defends during overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. Ballard scored the touchdown The Colts won 19-13. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Titans can’t hold lead in 19-13 loss
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans missed an opportunity on Sunday. With a chance to get to .500 for the first time this season after a 1-4 start, the Titans couldn’t protect a fourth-quart...
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Associated Press Jimmie Johnson (48) leads Kyle Busch(18) during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race Sunday at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. Johnson won the race.
Johnson wins at Martinsville, takes up points lead
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Jimmie Johnson’s expectations are high at Martinsville Speedway, and his results keep showing why. The five-time series champion raced to his seventh career victory on NASCAR...
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Serena Williams wins WTA title
ISTANBUL — Her year filled with titles and trophies over, Serena Williams can at last admit it: This was a title she had her eye on. Not that any more evidence of her all-consuming, powerful gam...
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St. Louis Rams free safety Quintin Mikell tackles New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley, right, during the second half of a NFL football game at Wembley Stadium, London, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Patriots rout Rams
LONDON — The Patriots showed that old England is their domain as well. After the Patriots gave up an early 50-yard scoring play, Tom Brady responded by leading five straight touchdown drives Sun...
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Nick Watney shoots 61 to win in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Nick Watney missed a chance for a 59 on Sunday in his CIMB Classic victory, closing with a course-record 10-under 61 at The Mines despite a bogey at the 18th. Needing a ...
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Associated Press New York Giants linebackers Michael Boley (59) and Keith Rivers (55) tackle Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten during Sunday's game in Arlington, Texas. The Giants won 29-24.
Giants turn back Cowboys’ comeback
ARLINGTON, Texas — Lawrence Tynes kicked two of his five field goals in the fourth quarter and Eli Manning and New York remained undefeated at Cowboys Stadium with a 29-24 win Sunday after blowing ...
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In this photo taken Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012,a boy takes part in training at baseball school in Maracay, Venezuela. Many of the boys are inspired by the example of Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera, who learned the game on this very field. Their baseball school in the poor neighborhood where Cabrera grew up is one of many across Venezuela, a web for training young ballplayers that has made the country a powerhouse in the U.S. major leagues. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
Baseball talent flows like oil in Venezuela
MARACAY, Venezuela — On a ragged baseball diamond, its grass tall and infield dirt pockmarked, nearly 200 boys practice for hours every day. Many of them are inspired by the example of Detroit Tige...
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