NBA commissioner David Stern says his $250,000 fine of the San Antonio Spurs was justified because the club went beyond what league owners agreed was a reasonable approach to resting healthy players.
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Seahawks’ Browner suspended for four games
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner will immediately begin his four-game suspension this week for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancement drugs.
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Kobe becomes NBA’s youngest to 30,000 points
Kobe Bryant became the youngest player in NBA history to score 30,000 career points.
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Sources: Strong to remain as Louisville coach
Louisville is negotiating on a contract extension with Charlie Strong to keep him with the Cardinals, sources told ESPN.
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Suggs is ‘game-time’ call; Lewis practices
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs said Wednesday that he is hoping to play Sunday against the Washington Redskins despite tearing his biceps in last week’s game against the Steelers.
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Adviser: Mayweather eyes two fights in 2013
Leonard Ellerbe, one of Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s close advisers, told ESPN.com on Wednesday that Mayweather plans to fight twice in 2013.
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Vikings place dynamic Harvin on injured reserve
The Minnesota Vikings have placed ailing wide receiver Percy Harvin on injured reserve.
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Sources: NHL, union exchange more ‘proposals’
The NHL and NHLPA exchanged “proposals” to potentially end the lockout Wednesday following the previous day’s marathon session, multiple sources confirmed to ESPNNewYork.com.
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Packers re-sign Grant as RB situation unsettled
Running back Ryan Grant is back with the Green Bay Packers.
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Hardy says 3-9 Panthers better than Falcons
Carolina defensive end Greg Hardy says the struggling Panthers are a better team than league-leading Atlanta.
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Irish’s Kelly named top coach, Eifert is top TE
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly on Wednesday became the first two-time winner of the Home Depot Coach of the Year Award after leading the No. 1 Fighting Irish to a 12-0 record and a berth in the Discover BCS National Championship game.
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Big Ben has ‘positive’ day, closer to return
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin challenged Ben Roethlisberger to prove his sprained right shoulder is ready to go before handing the keys to the offense back to his franchise quarterback.
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Report: Bay, Mariners agree to one-year deal
Free agent outfielder Jason Bay has reached a one-year contract with the Seattle Mariners, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.
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Merrill: Kansas City copes with loss
A team and a town in mourning, trying to cope and persevere
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Sources: Gundy to remain Oklahoma St. coach
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy, who had spoken to Arkansas and Tennessee about their openings, will remain with the Cowboys, sources told ESPN.
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Sources: Louisville working on Strong extension
Louisville is negotiating on a contract extension with Charlie Strong to keep him with the Cardinals, sources told ESPN.
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Purdue hires Kent State’s Hazell as new coach
Darrell Hazell, who guided Kent State Golden Flashes to an 11-2 record this season, was named new coach at Purdue Boilermakers on Wednesday.
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Mom of KC’s Belcher made desperate 911 call
Recordings of a 911 call show Jovan Belcher‘s mother begging her son’s dying girlfriend to stay alive after the Kansas City Chiefs linebacker shot her.
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Ryan will stick with Sanchez to start vs. Jags
Rex Ryan will stick with embattled starting quarterback Mark Sanchez vs. the Jaguars, the team announced Wednesday morning.
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Wizards stun Heat despite Lebron’s triple-double
The Wizards doubled their victory total this season with a 105-101 win over the Heat on Tuesday night, despite LeBron James’ triple-double of 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists.
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