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Ex-coach Dungy speaks to inmates in South Carolina

about 1 hour ago

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Tony Dungy stood before more than 1,700 prisoners Tuesday, sharing a smile and message of hope that has become his life's work.... Read Story.

With wife at side, Beckham on feet after surgery

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TURKU, Finland (AP) -- With his celebrity wife at his side, David Beckham was back on his feet and walking on crutches Tuesday after surgery to repair the torn Achilles' tendon that will sideline Read Story.

Armstrong, Contador to race in Criterium

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MADRID (AP) -- Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador will compete in the Criterium International, their first race together since the Tour de France last year.... Read Story.

Tiger Woods to return to golf at the Masters

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PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) -- Tiger Woods said Tuesday he will return to golf next month at the Masters, ending a four-month hiatus brought on by a sex scandal that shattered his image as the gold sta Read Story.

Tiger favorite for Masters with British bookies

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LONDON (AP) -- Despite not competing since his car crash in November, Tiger Woods is still the favorite to win the Masters.... Read Story.

Tomlinson says Favre didn't tip hand about plans

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NEW YORK (AP) -- LaDainian Tomlinson says Brett Favre gave no indication whether he would return for another season when the two chatted recently about playing for the Minnesota Vikings.... Read Story.

Beckham walking on crutches after surgery

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TURKU, Finland (AP) -- David Beckham was walking on crutches a day after surgery, joined by his wife in Finland and beginning a rehabilitation in which he is expected to play soccer again in six m Read Story.

LT lured to NY by familiar offense, chance to win

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NEW YORK (AP) -- LaDainian Tomlinson says playing in a familiar offensive scheme on a team with a chance to win a championship and living in New York played major roles in choosing to join the Jet Read Story.

Katie Smith signs with Washington Mystics

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Katie Smith has signed with the Washington Mystics, with general manager Angela Taylor calling the guard "the LeBron James of this free-agency process."... Read Story.

Doctor says Beckham recovering well after surgery

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TURKU, Finland (AP) -- David Beckham is recovering from surgery, joined by his wife in Finland and beginning a rehabilitation in which he is expected to be playing soccer again in six months.... Read Story.

Woods to return to golf at the Masters

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Tiger Woods' statement on his return to golf

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Tiger Woods issued a statement Tuesday to announce he will begin his 2010 season at the Masters.... Read Story.

2 injured in Brazil after mayhem sparked by bomb

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SAO PAULO (AP) -- Brazilian police say fans of a losing soccer team hurled a homemade bomb into the visitors' locker room, leaving two people slightly injured.... Read Story.

Mackey begins final Iditarod leg with lead

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- "See you in Nome." With those words and two-hour lead, musher Lance Mackey hit the trail for the final leg of the 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race.... Read Story.

Ohio State adds 2 years to Tressel's contract

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio State has added two more years to Jim Tressel's contract.... Read Story.

Doctor: Beckham recovering well after surgery

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TURKU, Finland (AP) -- David Beckham is recovering well from surgery on his left Achilles' tendon and will start to walk on crutches in his first rehabilitation exercises on Tuesday.... Read Story.

There's plenty of reaction to possible expansion

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NEW YORK (AP) -- It wouldn't take an act of Congress, and in the overall scheme of things, expanding the field for the NCAA men's basketball championship wouldn't solve or create any problems for Read Story.

UConn, Stanford, Tennessee and Nebraska top seeds

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Connecticut's journey for the sixth perfect season in NCAA history will begin in Norfolk, Va.... Read Story.

AP source: Arizona, Reynolds agree to $14.5M deal

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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Arizona slugger Mark Reynolds says he's agreed to terms on a new contract with the Diamondbacks.... Read Story.

Mariners ace Lee ejected for throwing at Snyder

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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Seattle Mariners ace Cliff Lee has been ejected from a spring training game against Arizona for throwing at Diamondbacks catcher Chris Snyder.... Read Story.

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