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Thursday, August 09, 2012  A rematch for redemption: US women's soccer team takes on Japan for Olympic title

Monday, August 06, 2012  US men's basketball faces old rival Argentina before moving on to quarterfinal round

Thursday, January 20, 2011  Former Denver Broncos player Kevin Alexander faces a trial on charges of assault and battery stemming from a domestic dispute with his girlfriend over alleged infidelity.

Monday, September 27, 2010  U.S. captain Corey Pavin and European counterpart Colin Montgomerie say there will be a blanket ban in place this week to keep players focused on the three-day competition, which begins Friday at Celtic Manor.

Tuesday, July 06, 2010  Icy in Ireland: Tiger Woods shows claws when facing personal questions at charity tournament

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  A victory or possibly a tie would move the United States into the knockout rounds on a high that will set off midday celebrations back home.

Friday, April 30, 2010  Manu Ginobili scored 26 points and San Antonio survived blowing a 22-point lead to beat the Mavericks 97-87 in Game 6 on Thursday night, handing Dirk Nowitzki and second-seeded Dallas another first-round exit.

Friday, April 30, 2010  The win sends the third-seeded Suns into the second round against seventh-seeded San Antonio, which advanced by beating Dallas 97-97 earlier Thursday night. The opening game of the Western Conference semifinals is Monday night in Phoenix.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  LeBron James shot left-handed layups and short jumpers at practice Thursday, but the Cavaliers superstar is not expected to miss any of Cleveland's playoff games because of his strained right elbow and bone bruise.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  LeBron James, playing despite an injured right elbow that went numb and forced him to shoot a free throw left-handed in the closing seconds, just missed a triple-double as the Cavs advanced to a playoff date with Boston.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010  No charges, but Roethlisberger could face punishment from NFL after sexual assault claims

Monday, August 31, 2009  NFL to allow players on social media before and after games, not during them

Friday, August 07, 2009  Roger Federer has posted the first public photo of his twin girls on the Internet.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009  Boxing loses a Golden Boy: De La Hoya retires from ring at 36, saying he 'can't do it anymore'

Wednesday, March 11, 2009  Facenda son settles Pa. suit with NFL Films over use of dad's voice in show on Madden game.