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Calhoun taking indefinite medical leave (AP)
University of Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun, who missed three games earlier this season because of NCAA sanctions, is taking an indefinite medical leave of absence because of back problems. The Hall of Fame coach of the defending national champions, who turns 70 in May, has been suffering for several months from spinal stenosis, a spinal condition that causes him severe pain and hampers...(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:06:35 PST)
Hamilton calls relapse 'weak moment' (AP)
Texas Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton said Friday that he had a relapse that started with "three or four" drinks at a Dallas-area bar this week, apologizing for a "weak moment" and insisting he will try to make sure it doesn't happen again. The 30-year-old Hamilton said his actions "are mine that hurt a lot of people very close to me."...
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:36:34 PST)
No setbacks for Gronkowski in practice (AP)
Another practice, another day of progress for Rob Gronkowski. The All-Pro tight end was listed as questionable for the New England Patriots for the Super Bowl against the New York Giants on Sunday after moving without a limp on Friday as the Patriots walked through their offensive plays. Gronkowski practiced on a limited basis Thursday after being hurt 11 days earlier in the Patriots 23-20 win over...
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:17:32 PST)
Bradshaw misses practice but should play (AP)
Running back Ahmad Bradshaw missed the New York Giants' Super Bowl practice Friday because of a sore right foot. Coach Tom Coughlin listed Bradshaw as probable for Sunday's game, and said he expects him to play. Bradshaw has a broken bone in his right foot and it was sore after two days of practice at the University of Indianapolis' practice bubble.(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:46:29 PST)
Feds end Armstrong probe, no charges (AP)
Federal prosecutors dropped their investigation of Lance Armstrong on Friday, ending a nearly two-year effort aimed at determining whether the seven-time Tour de France winner and his teammates participated in a doping program. Armstrong has steadfastly denied he doped during his unparalleled career, but the possibility of criminal charges threatened to stain his legacy as the world's greatest...(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:38:29 PST)
Goodell: Thursday night slate expanding (AP)
The NFL is increasing the number of Thursday night games so more of its teams can play in prime time. Commissioner Roger Goodell said that there will be Thursday night games on the NFL Network from the second to the 15th week of the season, giving all of the league's teams a chance to appear in prime time on some outlet.(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:48:34 PST)
Irsay: Manning and I 'close and unified' (AP)
For the second straight week, Colts owner Jim Irsay is trying to put an end to a public spat between him and Peyton Manning. Irsay said Friday that he and his star quarterback remain "close and unified." The statement included a photo of Manning, Irsay, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and others at a party Thursday night.
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:53:32 PST)
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