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Iowa QB Ricky Stanzi taken to locker room with injury
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Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi was taken to the locker room after being hit in the end zone in the second quarter of the No. 8 Hawkeyes' game against Northwestern.
Kobe reaches milestone in win over Grizzlies
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Kobe Bryant scored 41 points while becoming the youngest player to reach 24,000, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.
Manny Ramirez sticks with Los Angeles Dodgers for $20 million option
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The Dodgers said Friday that Manny Ramirez exercised his $20 million contract option for 2010. His agent Scott Boras informed general manager Ned Colletti of the decision, which Ramirez had until this month to make.
Minnesota Twins pick up Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011
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The Minnesota Twins have picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011.
HSBC Champions: Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods in final pairing at HSBC
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Phil Mickelson has taken the 54-hole lead in the HSBC Champions with a 5-under 67, setting up a Sunday matchup with Tiger Woods in the final World Golf Championship of the year.
Assane Sene of Virginia Cavaliers suspended three games
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Sophomore center Assane Sene has been suspended for Virginia's first three games for conduct detrimental to the team.
Allen Iverson says he wants to help Grizzlies win
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Allen Iverson sees no reason to apologize for a week of barbed comments when his only concern is helping the Memphis Grizzlies win, preferably from the starting lineup.
Cornerback Ty Law signs contract with Denver Broncos
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Cornerback Ty Law and the Broncos have reached agreement on a contract that will add another former Patriot to Josh McDaniels' stable of them in Denver.
Dickinson State softball players drowned, according to autopsy report
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Authorities say preliminary autopsy results show drowning as the cause of death for three North Dakota college softball players found dead inside a sport utility vehicle that sunk in a rural farm pond.
Report: San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has deal to settle drug charge
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A newspaper says San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has an agreement with a prosecutor in his home state of Washington that could settle his misdemeanor marijuana charge.
Fed Cup final: Flavia Pennetta beats Alexa Glatch, Francesca Schiavone beats Melanie Oudin as Italy leads United States 2-0
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Alexa Glatch and Melanie Oudin have lost in straight sets to give Italy a 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final.
No. 7 Boise St. withstands upset bid by La. Tech
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Kellen Moore threw for 354 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 5 Boise State survived a brief scare on the road with a 45-35 victory over upstart Louisiana Tech on Friday night.
LeBron, Cavs show off against Knicks in MSG
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LeBron James scored 33 points in his only visit to Madison Square Garden this season, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 100-91 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.
Richardson, Suns rebound, hand Celtics 1st loss
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Jason Richardson bounced back from his worst game of the season to score 34 points with 10 rebounds and the Suns rebounded from their only defeat to beat the Celtics 110-103.
New York gives Yankees keys to city in Series fete
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Crowds roared and church bells pealed in lower Manhattan on Friday as the Yankees' World Series championship celebration revved up with a ticker-tape parade.
