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Adrian Peterson made his point, only to find out no one was in any mood to listen.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks headed south this week to secure a dynasty, and the Tampa Bay Lightning are the only obstacle left.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bryce Harper is among the top hitters in the majors this season, but R.A. Dickey wasn't going to back down from a challenge. That resolve, and a lone walk, cost the Toronto k…

CLEVELAND (AP) — For any NBA rookie, the first year is challenging. There's the adjustment to travel, the pressure to perform and all that comes with being a professional.

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — The last time Steve Stricker had to qualify for a U.S. Open he was trying to rejuvenate his career.

NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made it official Tuesday: He will hear Tom Brady's appeal of his four-game suspension.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Quarterback Cam Newton has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Carolina Panthers and a person close to the negotiations says the deal is worth $103.8 million.

NEW YORK (AP) — Commissioner Roger Goodell casually mentioned last month the NFL's interest in adding more international games. He mentioned potential contests in Germany, Mexico and Brazil.

PARIS (AP) — "I only want to do the best for football," said the sport's most disliked man. Yeah, yeah, Sepp Blatter. Heard that one before. It was only when he then said he would be quitting …

PARIS (AP) — Kei Nishikori rallied from two sets down against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, but his bid to become the first Japanese man to reach the semifinals of the French Open in 82 years fell just …

Now that Sepp Blatter says he will be resigning, the race opens to succeed him as FIFA president.

Reaction from around the globe to Sepp Blatter's sudden announcement Tuesday that he will step down as FIFA president amid a corruption scandal:

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls made it official Tuesday, hiring Iowa State's Fred Hoiberg to replace Tom Thibodeau.

PARIS (AP) — The Latest from the French Open:

PARIS (AP) — The Latest from the French Open:

PARIS (AP) — The Latest from the French Open:

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan's Prince Ali bin al-Hussein says Sepp Blatter's resignation as FIFA's president was "the right move."

ZURICH (AP) — Soon, soccer won't have FIFA President Sepp Blatter to kick around any more.

ZURICH (AP) — A brief look at Sepp Blatter, who said Tuesday he would resign as FIFA president amid a widening corruption scandal:

ZURICH (AP) — Text of statement Tuesday by Domenico Scala, chairman of FIFA's audit and compliance committee, following Sepp Blatter's announcement that he will step down as FIFA president: