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Friday, April 26, 2013  Former Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins' decision to leave school a year early is paying off. The Houston Texans have selected him with the 27th overall pick in the NFL draft.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Carolina Panthers have taken defensive tackle Star Lotulelei of Utah with the 14th overall pick in the NFL draft.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Youth Movement: 14-year-old who is youngest to play Masters birdies 18 to finish at 1-over 73

Thursday, April 05, 2012  McIlroy, Woods within striking distance at Augusta National.

Friday, February 25, 2011  It was a peculiar mix of guys who advanced Thursday into the third round of the Match Play Championship at Dove Mountain.

Friday, April 23, 2010  Celebration, drama and a touch of mystery at Radio City Music Hall: The Rockettes would have loved this show

Tuesday, March 16, 2010  Falcons release CB Tye Hill, former first round pick; sign safety Matt Giordano

Thursday, March 11, 2010  Alabama rallied from an 18-point deficit in the second half to beat South Carolina 68-63 Thursday in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament.

Friday, August 21, 2009  AP Source: Buffalo Bills 'close' to signing 1st-round draft pick, DE Aaron Maybin

Friday, July 31, 2009  Vikings 1st-round draft pick Percy Harvin a no-show on 1st day of training camp

Friday, June 19, 2009  Round 1, Take 2: Tiger slides, as amateur makes a US Open splash at Bethpage Black

Thursday, June 18, 2009  Woods' title defense at US Open starts with adventure, before rain delays play at Bethpage

Friday, March 20, 2009  C.J. Anderson scored 14 points and Xavier shot 54 percent from the field, beating Portland State 77-59

Friday, March 20, 2009  With six players scoring in double figures, Duke made Binghamton's first appearance in the tournament a quick one by routing the Bearcats 86-62.

Friday, March 20, 2009  Eaton's drive, three-point play help Oklahoma State pull out 77-75 win over Tennessee