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Caster Semenya wins 800 at Notturna di Milano meet AP - 11 minutes ago Caster Semenya returned to form by winning the 800 meters at the Notturna di Milano meet on Thursday, her last race before the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

Baseball
Red Sox claim Matt Fox off waivers from Twins AP - 17 minutes ago The Boston Red Sox have claimed right-hander Matt Fox off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.
Toronto police turn over Clemens documents AP - 48 minutes ago Police searched the offices of the Toronto Blue Jays and turned over documents in connection with the perjury case against seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens.
Damon helps Tigers beat White Sox 6-3 AP - 2 hours , 2 minutes ago Johnny Damon had a season-high four hits and scored two runs, helping the Detroit Tigers beat Chicago 6-3 Thursday and handing the White Sox their third straight loss.
Tigers' Galarraga says Joyce reunion not big deal AP - 3 hours , 23 minutes ago Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga is ho-hum about being on the mound for the first time with umpire Jim Joyce since their infamous moment together.
Rookie Luebke leads Padres past Dodgers AP - 16 hours , 7 minutes ago 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.
Football
Packers sign Woodson to contract extension AP - 33 minutes ago The Green Bay Packers signed cornerback Charles Woodson to a contract extension through the 2014 season on Thursday, a deal that will likely allow the 2009 AP Defensive Player of the Year to retire as a Packer.
Browns' big man back AP - 50 minutes ago Veering to the middle of Cleveland's locker room, which was buzzing as players dressed for practice, nose tackle Shaun Rogers leaned most of his humongous frame on an industrial fan serving as his temporary podium.
Questions and answers on NFL labor AP - 10 minutes ago A year from now, NFL fans could be seeing a lockout instead of a sellout.
Rams sell out opener against Cardinals AP - 19 minutes ago The St. Louis Rams have sold out their season opener, ending a string of three consecutive home games that were blacked out.
No local TV for Browns-Buccaneers opener AP - 42 minutes ago The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say their season opener Sunday against the Cleveland Browns will be blacked out locally.
Basketball
US beats Russia, 89-79, moves into semis at worlds AP - 1 hour , 28 minutes ago Chauncey Billups made the promise. Kevin Durant made sure it was kept.
Lithuania tops Argentina 104-85 to gain 1st semis AP - 1 hour , 15 minutes ago Lithuania advanced to the semifinals of the basketball world championship for the first time, hitting nine of its first 11 3-pointers Thursday to beat Argentina 104-85 and set up a meeting with the United States.
Experienced staff gives US a boost at FIBA worlds AP - 13 hours , 44 minutes ago Once Mike Krzyzewski agreed to return as coach of the U.S. national team, Jerry Colangelo figured most of his staff would follow.
Lakers' Barnes booked on domestic violence charge AP - 14 hours , 14 minutes ago Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, Sacramento County authorities said Wednesday.
Former NBA player Rumeal Robinson guilty of fraud AP - 23 hours , 22 minutes ago Rumeal Robinson, who led Michigan to the NCAA men's basketball championship in 1989 and later played in the NBA, was convicted in federal court Wednesday of borrowing more than $700,000 for a sham business deal and then spending the money on a condominium, expensive furniture and cars.
Hockey
Modano skates for 1st time with Red Wings AP - 2 hours , 28 minutes ago Mike Modano grew up dreaming of skating at Joe Louis Arena as a member of the Detroit Red Wings. He actually did it Thursday morning.
Crosby homers as Penguins take batting practice AP - 22 hours , 7 minutes ago If the Pittsburgh Pirates need an answer to their power-hitting problems, maybe they can find it across town in Penguins star Sidney Crosby.
Red Wings sign F Kirk Maltby to 1-year contract AP - 1 day , 2 hours ago The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Kirk Maltby to a one-year contract.
Wild center James Sheppard fractures left kneecap AP - 1 day , 23 hours ago Minnesota Wild center James Sheppard has a fractured left kneecap and there is no timetable for his return.
Blackhawks promote Bowman AP - 2 days , 47 minutes ago General manager Stan Bowman has been promoted to vice president/general manager in a series of moves by the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks.
Soccer
LA Galaxy activates Beckham from disabled list AP - 2 hours , 6 minutes ago The Los Angeles Galaxy activated David Beckham from their disabled list Thursday, clearing the English superstar for his return to MLS competition.
FIFA to study scrapping extra-time at 2014 WCup AP - 11 hours , 28 minutes ago FIFA's president wants the governing body to consider scrapping extra-time at the 2014 World Cup to encourage an attacking style after defensive tactics dominated in South Africa.
Houllier returns to England as Villa manager AP - 1 day , 1 hour ago Aston Villa has appointed Gerard Houllier as manager, bringing the Frenchman back to England's Premier League after a six-year absence.
Batista gets Argentina job until end of year AP - 1 day , 2 hours ago Interim Argentina coach Sergio Batista will keep the job until the end of the year, a reward for Tuesday's 4-1 victory over World Cup champion Spain.
FIFA inspectors visit White House AP - 1 day , 2 hours ago FIFA's World Cup inspectors have had breakfast at the White House, meeting with aides to President Barack Obama.
College
A tale of 2 quarterbacks for Penn State-Alabama AP - 58 minutes ago Greg McElroy doesn't think he could have succeeded right out of high school.
Tressel, Pryor urge fans to welcome James AP - 2 hours , 3 minutes ago With many fans still angry over LeBron James' decision to leave Cleveland for the Miami Heat, Ohio State coach Jim Tressel is calling for calm.
1st 4 games of March Madness to be in Dayton, OH AP - 2 hours , 44 minutes ago The University of Dayton will host all four first-round games of the newly expanded men's basketball tournament next March, the NCAA said Thursday.
Fla St visit stirs memories of Sooners' 2000 title AP - 2 hours , 2 minutes ago Trace the origins of Oklahoma's most recent rise to national powerhouse status and you'll find Florida State.
Coaches bring different styles to Iowa, Iowa St AP - 3 hours , 31 minutes ago Iowa State's Paul Rhoads is loud, charismatic and upfront about his love of the Cyclones, whether it's on YouTube, at a fan function or on the sidelines.
Golf
Kuchar atop the leaderboard again with 64 AP - 2 hours , 12 minutes ago Matt Kuchar is playing so well that there's really nothing left for him to say.
Rains cancel LPGA Pro-Am in NW Arkansas AP - 5 hours , 19 minutes ago Heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine has forced the cancellation of the pro-am at the LPGA's P&G Northwest Arkansas Championship.
Gillis takes the long way to the BMW Championship AP - 23 hours , 12 minutes ago Living off fast food and pocket change as you chase a dream from one small tour stop to another is easy -- romantic, even -- when you're young and have no responsibilities.
An important Ryder Cup for Tiger AP - 1 day , 22 hours ago Tiger Woods experienced a Ryder Cup tradition for the first time Tuesday.
US Ryder Cup picks: Woods, Johnson, Cink, Fowler AP - 1 day , 22 hours ago Tiger Woods was a no-brainer as a captain's pick for the Ryder Cup.
Olympics
AP source: USOC, IOC reach $18 million deal AP - 4 hours , 11 minutes ago The U.S. Olympic Committee will contribute $18 million to resolve a financial dispute that has strained relations with the IOC, a person with direct knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. The decision ends an impasse over administrative costs of staging the games.
Katarina Witt takes bigger role in Munich 2018 bid AP - 1 day , 4 hours ago 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.
WADA reports breakthrough in gene doping tests AP - 6 days , 1 hour ago Two groups of scientists have developed tests for gene doping in what the World Anti-Doping Agency hailed Friday as a major breakthrough in fighting the next frontier in cheating in sports.
Rogge: Cricket scandal highlights bigger problem AP - 7 days , 1 hour ago IOC president Jacques Rogge believes the cricket match-fixing scandal shows that illegal betting has become as big a blight on sports as doping.
Canada's Wickenheiser: 2014 Olympics will be last AP - 14 days , 6 hours ago Canadian women's hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser says the 2014 Sochi Olympics will be her last on the national team.
Tennis
Huber, Bob Bryan win US Open mixed doubles title AP - 54 minutes ago Top-seeded Americans Liezel Huber and Bob Bryan won their second Grand Slam title in mixed doubles Thursday.
Williams meets Clijsters in semi showdown at Open AP - 4 hours , 39 minutes ago Whether it's starting a family or starting a business, Kim Clijsters and Venus Williams have figured out how to make life about more than hitting a fuzzy yellow ball.
Federer fights off wind to reach US Open semis AP - 10 hours , 47 minutes ago On a wind-swept day at the U.S. Open that had everyone complaining about the conditions, Roger Federer simply embraced them.
Wozniacki trumps Cibulkova with The Donald on hand AP - 20 hours , 6 minutes ago Clearly, Caroline Wozniacki has learned one thing about making it big in the Big Apple: When The Donald asks for something, best to say yes.
India-Pakistan pairing shows anything is possible AP - 22 hours , 2 minutes ago The best measure of what India's Rohan Bopanna and Pakistan's Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi accomplished at the U.S. Open could be found in the stands, not the scoreline.
Auto Racing
The Glen dropped from 2011 IndyCar schedule AP - 5 hours , 58 minutes ago The IndyCar Series is not returning to Watkins Glen International next season.
Homestead-Miami off 2011 IndyCar schedule AP - 23 hours , 39 minutes ago Homestead-Miami Speedway is off the 2011 Indy Racing League schedule, a decision that some of the series' top drivers are not thrilled about.
Ferrari escapes with no more F1 sanctions AP - 1 day , 2 hours ago Formula One's governing body decided Wednesday not to impose more sanctions on Ferrari for breaking rules on team orders at the German Grand Prix.
Milwaukee hosts 2011 IndyCar schedule announcement AP - 1 day , 23 hours ago The IndyCar series will announce its 2011 schedule at the Milwaukee Mile on Friday, suggesting that racing will return to the historic track next year.
Smoke rises just in time to make championship push AP - 2 days , 23 hours ago Tony Stewart went to Atlanta Motor Speedway mired in a 31-race winless streak and an afterthought, at best, on the list of championship contenders.
Boxing
Vegas police seeking Mayweather in battery case AP - 7 minutes ago Police sought boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. for questioning Thursday about a domestic battery complaint lodged by an ex-girlfriend who recanted a similar claim in 2005, police and his lawyer said.
New 5th Street Gym to Open AP - 3 days , 6 hours ago A new 5th Street Gym will open next month on the site of the famous gym where Muhammad Ali and other top boxers trained.
Time for Money Mayweather to shut up and fight AP - 5 days , 2 hours ago Give Floyd Mayweather Jr. credit for one thing. Like any great fighter, he knows when to turn and run.
Body of boxing promoter's son found on Wash. peak AP - 5 days , 11 hours ago A five-day search for the missing son of top boxing promoter Bob Arum ended when a helicopter located John Arum's body on a rugged Washington state mountain in North Cascades National Park, authorities say.
Pacquiao focuses on Margarito, not Mayweather rant AP - 6 days , 7 minutes ago Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao dismissed a derogatory online video posted by Floyd Mayweather Jr., calling it an "uneducated message" and choosing to instead focus on his upcoming fight with Antonio Margarito.
Other Sports
US beats Russia, 89-79, moves into semis at worlds AP - 2 hours ago Chauncey Billups made the promise. Kevin Durant made sure it was kept.
Chancellor says probe no role in AD Perkins' exit AP - 3 hours , 56 minutes ago The chancellor at the University of Kansas says the abrupt retirement of athletic director Lew Perkins was not connected with a federal investigation into a ticket scam.
Quick Hit football video game gets NFL makeover AP - 17 hours , 21 minutes ago Thursday marks the kickoff of the 2010 NFL season, and along with it, a renewed interest in fantasy leagues and video games that let Monday-morning quarterbacks feel as if they're part of the action.
First lady Obama works with NFL to get kids moving AP - 22 hours , 9 minutes ago First lady Michelle Obama came Wednesday to the French Quarter, not for fine dining or jazz but to play football with the NFL.