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Friday, May 03, 2013  South Carolina men's basketball coach Frank Martin and his wife, Anya, are hoping to make a difference in the fight against cancer. The couple hosted the inaugural Coaches vs Cancer Ball at Colonial Life Arena Friday night.

Monday, April 08, 2013  With perhaps billions of dollars stake, a hearing Tuesday over concussion litigation filed against the NFL promises to be a brawl between legal heavyweights.

Wednesday, June 01, 2011  Cyclist Lance Armstrong's attorneys demand on-air apology from '60 Minutes' over doping claims

Thursday, September 30, 2010  The House has voted to set federal guidelines on managing concussions among student athletes and protecting young people suffering head injuries from long-term health problems.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010  The three soldiers — veterans of Afghanistan, Iraq and Vietnam — scrambled, clawed and plodded to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, hiking up the domed mountain's scree-filled paths on one human leg and five prosthetics.

Thursday, December 10, 2009  Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin has missed practice again because of migraine headaches.

Friday, November 13, 2009  Suicide of Germany goalkeeper turns spotlight on demands of football and fans

Tuesday, November 10, 2009  NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has rare form of leukemia, says prognosis is encouraging

Monday, April 20, 2009  21 polo horses die after falling ill ahead of Florida tournament; vets await tests for cause