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Swim coach sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse

Fri May 24, 2013

- A once-prominent swimming coach who trained thousands of children was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed. Full Story

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Coded goal: RG3 still aiming for Redskins' opener

Fri May 24, 2013

- Robert Griffin III's rehab started with a "cry festival." Then came a special new passcode for his cellphone and a chance to hash things out with coach Mike Shanahan. Full Story

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Cyclist tests positive for EPO, risks life ban

Fri May 24, 2013

- Cycling's first major race since the end of the Lance Armstrong case was rattled by another high-profile positive doping test Friday. Full Story

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Defending champ Keselowski tries to build on title

Fri May 24, 2013

- Defending series champion Brad Keselowski believes he's still the fastest in Sprint Cup, even if his results four months into the season don't bear that out. Full Story

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10 things to know about the Indianapolis 500

Fri May 24, 2013

- The 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 is Sunday with a wide-open field and a pair of drivers trying to join the elite list of four-time winners. Two Americans start on the front row, along with Carlos Munoz, an unknown Indy 500 newcomer who grew up idolizing Juan Pablo Montoya -- a fellow Colombian who won "The Greatest Spectacle In Racing" as a rookie. Full Story

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Judge orders more monitoring for Cowboys DT

Fri May 24, 2013

- Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent will remain free while he awaits trial for intoxication manslaughter, as a judge on Friday denied a request by prosecutors to revoke his bond due to problems with alcohol monitoring. Full Story

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Dempsey makes late pass to win wild Freedom 100

Fri May 24, 2013

- Ireland's Peter Dempsey beat Firestone Indy Lights points leader Carlos Munoz and three other drivers down the front straightaway Friday to win the closest oval race in Indianapolis Motor Speedway history by 0.026 seconds over Colombia's Gabby Chaves. Full Story

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Roger Federer, always at Grand Slam tournaments

Fri May 24, 2013

- Perhaps not surprisingly, the first three questions posed to Roger Federer at his pre-French Open news conference Friday concerned rival and nemesis Rafael Nadal. Full Story

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Andersen a playoff force for Heat

Fri May 24, 2013

- When Chris Andersen does something particularly impressive for the Miami Heat, a heavy metal guitar riff blares through their arena. Some children have shown up for games with replicas of his tattoos drawn upon their bodies. Others have gotten their hair gelled and shaped to match his Mohawk 'do. Full Story

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Rangers top Bruins in OT, force Game 5 in Boston

Fri May 24, 2013

- During a sluggish first period, a difficult second period, and a tense third period, there were few signs the New York Rangers would be able to hold off the Boston Bruins and extend their season for at least one more game. Full Story

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James, Bryant voted to All-NBA first team

Fri May 24, 2013

- LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection. Full Story

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AP Sportlight

Fri May 24, 2013

- Ben Hogan wins the PGA championship, beating Mike Turnesa in the final round, 7 and 6. Full Story

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Indy 500 fans will find track tighter this year

Fri May 24, 2013

- Fans coming to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for this weekend's Indy 500 will notice some changes in the traditional routine in response to last month's bombing at the Boston Marathon. Full Story

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Monaco to play Nieminen in Duesseldorf final

Fri May 24, 2013

- Juan Monaco and Jarkko Nieminen won semifinal matches Friday, setting up the inaugural Power Horse Cup final with both players eyeing their first title of the year. Full Story