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AP Analysis: Youth concussion laws pushed by NFL lack bite

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 11:11am
PHOENIX (AP) — Criticized for its own handling of head injuries, the NFL launched an extensive lobbying campaign to pass laws protecting kids who get concussions while playing sports. The resu…

Williams sisters, Madison Keys picked for US Fed Cup team

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 10:48am
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — The Williams sisters and teenage Australian Open semifinalist Madison Keys have been chosen for the United States as it seeks to return to the top group in the Fed Cup.

Williams sisters, Madison Keys picked for US Fed Cup team

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 10:48am
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — The Williams sisters and teenage Australian Open semifinalist Madison Keys have been chosen for the United States as it seeks to return to the top group in the Fed Cup.

Facebook launching Trending Super Bowl for the big game

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 10:10am
PHOENIX (AP) — As Facebook's latest step into sports, the social media giant is launching Trending Super Bowl — a real-time hub for content from Sunday's game between the Patriots and Seahawks.

Man dies from heart attack before pro-am in Dubai

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 9:55am
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A founding member of the golf club hosting this week's Dubai Desert Classic has died after suffering cardiac arrest while warming up on the driving range bef…

Tony Stewart acquires national sprint car series tour

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 9:37am
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tony Stewart won't be back in a sprint car, by his own estimation, for "a very, very long time."

Sochi hockey team thriving a year after Winter Olympics

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 9:16am
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Many Russians laughed when Sochi was selected to host the 2014 Winter Olympics. Not only was Sochi one of the warmest places in Russia, it also had no history of winter sports.

Meet Coco: China's next Li Na

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 7:36am
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — China has begun its search for the next Li Na, and one of the juniors with the talent to replace the country's two-time Grand Slam champion may speak better English…

Column: FIFA hopeful is Trojan horse for gambling industry

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 5:43am
PARIS (AP) — Don't laugh. There's nothing funny about the gambling industry's latest wheeze to sink its teeth even deeper into football and its fans.

McIlroy tired of finishing runner-up

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 5:15am
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The familiar environs of the Emirates Golf Club is where Rory McIlroy hopes this week to end a streak of three straight second-place finishes on the European Tour.

Novak Djokovic reaches his 25th Grand Slam semifinal

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 4:41am
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic reached his 25th Grand Slam semifinal by beating No. 8 Milos Raonic, 7-6 (5), 6-4, 6-2 at the Australian Open on Wednesday.

After 2 convictions, 2 more Vanderbilt players face charges

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 3:32am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — With two of former Vanderbilt football players facing decades in prison after being convicted of the rape of an unconscious student in a dorm room, attention now turns …

Badgers men's hockey: Five things you need to know this week

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 3:30am
In what will be their second series in three weeks, the University of Wisconsin men's hockey team will host Big Ten Conference archrival Minnesota.

Badgers women's hockey: Five things you need to know this week

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 3:30am
The University of Wisconsin women's hockey team will play a WCHA series at Minnesota State-Mankato looking to keep its unbeaten streak there alive.

A look at player of the year candidates in men's hoops

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 3:13am
The college basketball regular season has about six weeks left and AP has a look at player of the year candidates. Like last season, there are a couple of front-runners and a handful of player…

Long after Twitter feud, Revis, Sherman pledge respect

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 2:53am
PHOENIX (AP) — Darrelle Revis long reigned supreme among NFL cornerbacks.

Nishikori not disappointed with Australian Open finish

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 2:37am
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — U.S. Open runner-up Kei Nishikori was circumspect about his quarterfinal loss at the Australian Open on Wednesday, saying there's nothing wrong with getting to the …

Venus Williams exits Aussie Open with heartfelt advice

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 2:35am
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Asked what the future might hold for her young opponent, Venus Williams offered some heartfelt advice that could easily apply to her own career.

What to watch at Aussie Open: Keys takes on another Williams

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 1:30am
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — For the third consecutive year, a 19-year-old with nothing to lose has made a big run to the women's semifinals at the Australian Open, putting the old guard on notice.

Rose's shot lifts Bulls over Warriors 113-111 in overtime

Wed, 01/28/2015 - 1:17am
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — One after another, teams trotted into rowdy Oracle Arena the past two months confident they could cool off the NBA's hottest team on their home floor.

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