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School's out; Alkmaar beats Ajax in Dutch Cup

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Ben Fowlkes: UFC's new drug-testing policy is solid step, but problems remain

The new UFC drug-testing policy is a good step but problems linger, says Ben Fowlkes.

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Cup driver carousel: Your guide to the 2012 offseason

Several Sprint Cup drivers will have a new home in 2012. SI.com keeps you up to date with all the comings and goings.

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Loretta Hunt: Gina Carano readies for close-up in Steven Soderbergh's Haywire

Gina Carano had a lucrative career in mixed martial arts ahead of her, but she put it on hold to star in an action movie that´s garnering roundly positive reviews. Loretta Hunt examines.

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Lampson, Perk, Fennell added to U.S. U-23 roster

CARSON, Calif. (AP) -- Goalkeepers Matt Lampson of Columbus and Brian Perk of Los Angeles have been added to the U.S. Under-23 training camp roster ahead of Olympic qualifying along with Stuttgart defender Royal-Dominique Fennell.

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Andretti hires IndyCar ROY to pilot Go Daddy car

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) IndyCar rookie of the year James Hinchcliffe has been hired to drive for Andretti Autosport in 2012.

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Argentina, Brazil to clash in New Jersey on June 9

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Mancini optimistic of Tevez solution this month

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Bruce Martin: How Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch can repair their images in 2012

Poor behavior finally caught up to the Busch brothers late in 2011. Bruce Martin offers five ways Kurt and Kyle can get their racing careers back on track during a pivotal 2012 season.

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Chris Mannix: Neverending saga of Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao plods forward

Will it happen? Or are Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao getting our hopes up only to let us down again? Chris Mannix discusses the latest developments in Tuesday´s Mailbag.

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Man City's appeal on Kompany's red card fails

LONDON (AP) -- Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany will miss his club´s next four matches after the Premier League leaders failed Tuesday in its appeal against the defender´s red card against Manchester United.

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FIFA pledges to protect match-fixing witnesses

ZURICH (AP) -- FIFA has pledged to protect witnesses who report match-fixing plots by organized crime syndicates.

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China champs deny interest in attaining Drogba

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Parma replaces Colomba with Donadoni as coach

PARMA, Italy (AP) -- Half the teams in Italy´s top soccer league have changed coaches since August.

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Tagliani signs with Bryan Herta Autosport for '12

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Bryan Herta Autosport has signed Alex Tagliani to drive in the Izod IndyCar Series this season.

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Henry scores late winner on his Arsenal return

LONDON (AP) -- Thierry Henry made a fairytale return in his second spell with Arsenal, coming off the bench to grab a late winner in a 1-0 victory over Leeds in the third round of the FA Cup on Monday.

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Messi, Sawa named world's best players for '11

ZURICH (AP) -- Lionel Messi has won the FIFA Ballon d´Or award for 2011, extending his reign as the world´s best football player for a third year.

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Israeli soccer chief questioned in fixing probe

ERUSALEM (AP) -- Israeli police have questioned the country´s top soccer official in connection with a match-fixing scandal.

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Villopoto opens Supercross title defense with win

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Defending champion Ryan Villopoto won the season opener of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, beating Chad Reed and Ryan Dungey at Angel Stadium on Saturday night.

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Marta, Wambach unsure about playing in WPS

ZURICH (AP) -- FIFA world player of the year candidates Abby Wambach and Marta say they haven´t committed to continue playing in the United States.

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Mexico: Atlante stuns Chivas in Clausura opener

MEXICO CITY (AP) -- One of the favorites to win the title, Guadalajara Chivas, stumbled to a 1-0 loss against Atlante on the opening weekend of Mexico´s Clausura season.

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Man United draws Liverpool in FA Cup's fourth round

LONDON (AP) -- Manchester United has been drawn to face Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Anfield in the midst of hostilities between the clubs over racism.

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Man United draws Liverpool in FA Cup's fourth round

LONDON (AP) -- Manchester United has been drawn to face Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Anfield in the midst of hostilities between the clubs over racism.

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QPR fires manager Warnock with club on slide

LONDON (AP) -- Queens Park Rangers fired manager Neil Warnock on Sunday, with the club admitting it feared for its Premier League future.

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Jeff Wagenheim: Rockhold's Strikeforce win proves hollow

Luke Rockhold battered Keith Jardine to keep his Strikeforce title. But this was a commentary on what has missing in the No. 2 mixed martial arts organization, says Jeff Wagenheim.

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Back from foot surgery, Torres plays full match

MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Jose Torres returned from a 3½-month layoff following foot surgery, playing the entire match as Pachuca opened the Clausura season with a 0-0 tie at Santos Laguna on Saturday night.

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Suspended Mexico goalie arrested over kidnap

MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) -- Police in northern Mexico have arrested suspended first-division soccer goalie Omar "El Gato" Ortiz for alleged participation in a kidnapping ring.

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Italy: Inter Milan cruises past Parma 5-0

MILAN (AP) -- Inter Milan started the new year in much the same fashion as it ended 2011, with a 5-0 victory over Parma in Serie A on Saturday.

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Qatar's Al-Attiyah wins 7th stage of Dakar Rally

COPIAPO, Chile (AP) -- Defending champion Nasser Al-Attiyah of Qatar won Saturday´s seventh stage of the Dakar Rally with Stephane Peterhansel of France finishing third and keeping the overall lead.

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Messi's rise with Barcelona started on a napkin

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Lionel Messi´s remarkable career with Barcelona began on a napkin.

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Wigan and Blackburn big casualties in the FA Cup

LONDON (AP) -- Premier League strugglers Wigan and Blackburn were the topflight casualties in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday with Tottenham and Everton avoiding major upsets against low-ranking opposition in world football´s oldest knockout competition.

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Carrick warns Manchester City of reeling United

LONDON (AP) -- Shunning talk of a crisis inside Old Trafford, Michael Carrick insists Manchester City should be wary of a backlash from his Manchester United team when the two rivals meet in the FA Cup this weekend.

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Police investigating abuse of Oldham's Adeyemi

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) -- Police are investigating an incident in which a black Oldham player appeared to be the target of abuse from Liverpool fans during an FA Cup third-round match.

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U.S. men's U-23 team to meet at end of January

CHICAGO (AP) -- Midfielder Isaac Acuna is among 22 players who will train with the U.S. Under-23 team this month as it prepares for the start of Olympic qualifying.

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FIFA rejects Warner's $1 WCup TV deals claim

ZURICH (AP) -- Former FIFA vice president Jack Warner peddled "inaccuracies and falsehoods´´ when he claimed last month that he got World Cup television rights for $1 in exchange for supporting Sepp Blatter´s presidential campaigns, soccer´s governing body said Friday.

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Chris Mannix: Manny Pacquiao considers next opponent

Manny Pacquiao has a list of four potential opponents for him to choose from for his next fight, including a lucrative rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez, writes Chris Mannix.

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Tim Tuttle: James Stewart hopes Joe Gibbs can help him reach the next level

James Stewart sits third on the all-time Supercross wins list. But he´s hoping a new partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing Motocross can catapult him to the very top, writes Tim Tuttle.

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Rangers reject Sochaux bid for midfielder Edu

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) -- Rangers manager Ally McCoist says the club has turned down an offer from French club Sochaux for American midfielder Maurice Edu.

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Officials call off 6th Dakar Rally leg due to snow

FIAMBALA, Argentina (AP) Officials called off the sixth leg of the Dakar Rally on Thursday due to dangerous, snowy weather conditions in the Andes, where drivers were to cross Friday from Argentina to the Chilean city of Copiapo.

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Source: Pekerman to coach Colombian nat'l team

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) -- The Colombia football federation says Argentina´s Jose Pekerman has agreed to take over as coach of the country´s national team.

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Jeff Wagenheim: Win over Lesnar offers proof of Overeem's skills

After dominating Strikeforce, Alistair Overeem aced UFC 141 test and sent Brock Lesnar into retirement. Is he the real deal? Not yet, writes Jeff Wagenheim in his MMA Rankings.

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MLS will have longest season, final on Dec. 1

NEW YORK (AP) -- Major League Soccer will have its longest season this year, with the final played Dec. 1.

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Poland's Holowczyc wins 5th stage of Dakar Rally

FIAMBALA, Argentina (AP) Krzysztof Holowczyc of Poland won the fifth stage of the Dakar Rally on Thursday, taking second place in the overall standings in the car category behind Stephane Peterhansel of France.

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Grant Wahl: L.A. Galaxy had always been confident of keeping hold of Beckham

The Galaxy are closing in on a deal to re-sign midfielder David Beckham, with family reasons playing a huge part in his likely decision to stay in Los Angeles, writes Grant Wahl.

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Bendtner arrested last year after hotel brawl

SUNDERLAND, England (AP) -- Sunderland striker Nicklas Bendtner was arrested last year but released by police without charge following a fight at a hotel.

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Evans, Parke join U.S.; Gonzalez, John withdraw

CHICAGO (AP) -- Seattle midfielder Brad Evans and defender Jeff Parke have been added to the U.S. roster for exhibition games this month against Venezuela and Panama.

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Loretta Hunt: Rousey eyes Strikeforce titles as she tries to build on breakout year

Ronda Rousey took MMA by storm in ´11. She´s looking to build on that breakout year, and Rousey ultimately has her sights on both of the Strikeforce women´s titles, says Loretta Hunt.

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A Fresh Face

Aric Almirola will have a new home in 2012. Richard Petty Motorsports tabbed the ex-Nationwide driver to pilot the famed No. 43 full-time in 2012. He will replace A.J. Allmendinger.

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Peterhansel wins 4th Dakar stage, seizes car lead

CHILECITO, Argentina (AP) Nine-time champion Stephane Peterhansel moved into first place in the Dakar Rally with a victory Wednesday in the fourth stage.

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Howard makes history, but Bolton gets best of Everton 2-1

Landon Donovan´s return to Everton was overshadowed by U.S. and Premiership teammate Tim Howard´s historic score from the keeper´s box. But it wasn´t enough to beat Bolton.

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Big Shoes To Fill

Aric Almirola will have a new home in 2012. Richard Petty Motorsports tabbed the ex-Nationwide driver to pilot the famed No. 43 full-time in 2012. He will replace A.J. Allmendinger.

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Sid Lowe: Diego Simeone appointment gives moribund Atlético Madrid hope

Club legend and former captain, Diego Simeone, is the latest man to step into the managerial firing line at Atlético Madrid. At least he knows what to expect, writes Sid Lowe.

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Motorcyclist found unconscious at Dakar Rally

SAN JUAN, Argentina (AP) -- A French motorcyclist was in critical condition Tuesday after being found unconscious in remote sand dunes during the Dakar Rally. The rally, one of the most dangerous in motor sports, already has left three dead.

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U.S. forward Johnson fails physical with Puebla

MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Officials of Mexican club Puebla say American forward Eddie Johnson has failed a physical exam and will not be joining the first-division club.

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Real Madrid rallies to top Malaga in Copa del Rey

MADRID (AP)? Defending champion Real Madrid staged a second-half fightback to beat Malaga 3-2 in their Copa del Rey first-leg match on Tuesday.

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England: Man City beats Liverpool 3-0

MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- Manchester City moved three points clear at the top of the English Premier League by easily dealing with Liverpool 3-0 at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.

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Bruce Martin: Ten drivers to watch in 2012

With 2011 in the rearview mirror, it is time to look ahead to the upcoming season. Bruce Martin gets you started with 10 drivers across NASCAR, IndyCar and F1 to watch for in 2012.

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U.S. Under-17 coach Wilmer Cabrera to leave

CHICAGO (AP) -- U.S. Under-17 soccer coach Wilmer Cabrera is leaving after 41/2 seasons, the latest shake-up since Jurgen Klinsmann was hired to run the national team.

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Jeff Wagenheim: Lesnar ability to transcend MMA helped UFC

No athlete was more recognized in MMA than Brock Lesnar. While his retirement leaves a large vaccuum, Lesnar´s fame helped make the UFC the success it is, writes Jeff Wagenheim.

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Podolski asks Cologne for time on contract talks

COLOGNE, Germany (AP) -- Cologne says Germany forward Lukas Podolski has asked for more time before his contract situation is discussed again.

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Coma, Al-Attiyah win 2nd stage of Dakar Rally

SAN RAFAEL, Argentina (AP) -- Defending bike champion Marc Coma of Spain won Monday´s second stage of the Dakar Rally and took the category lead after the 185-mile leg.

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Fulham stuns Arsenal with late goals to win 2-1

LONDON (AP) -- Fulham stunned Arsenal with two late goals to win 2-1 and ensure its London rival lasted just two days in the Premier League´s top four.

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Howard is CONCACAF acting general secretary

NEW YORK (AP) -- Ted Howard was promoted to acting general secretary of the CONCACAF, soccer´s regional governing body, following the resignation of Chuck Blazer.

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Mourinho: I want all my Real players to stay

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Ibrahimovic excited by prospect of Tevez arrival

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he would love to see Carlos Tevez join his side, saying the Manchester City player would provide the Italian giants "an extra weapon."

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Sunderland stoppage-time winner stuns Man City

SUNDERLAND, England (AP) -- Ji Dong-Won scored a stoppage-time winner as Sunderland beat Manchester City 1-0 on Sunday to condemn the Premier League leaders to only their second defeat of the season.

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Argentine rider dies following Dakar Rally crash

MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina (AP) -- Argentine bike rider Jorge Martinez Boero died Sunday following a crash on the first day of the Dakar Rally, a 15-day race that stretches across South America from Argentina to Peru.

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Ben Lyttleton: Ten Ligue 1 players who could move in January

The January transfer window is expected to be quiet, but Ligue 1 still has plenty of talent for prospective shoppers. Ben Lyttleton profiles 10 players who could be on the move.

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FA report: Suarez called Evra a 'Negro' 7 times

LONDON (AP) -- A report by soccer authorities says Liverpool´s Luis Suarez called Manchester United´s Patrice Evra a "Negro" seven times in the incident that led to his ban for eight matches.

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Wolves ink Arsenal midfielder Frimpong on loan

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) -- Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong on loan until the end of the season.

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Dakar Rally makes symbolic start in Argentina

MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina (AP) -- The Dakar Rally began with a processional ride Saturday, the symbolic start to a 15-day race that will take competitors from Argentina through Chile to the finish in Peru.

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Stiker Sanchez returns to training for Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Alexis Sanchez returned to training on Saturday ahead of Barcelona´s Copa del Rey match against Osasuna.

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Del Bosque: Torres' Spain Euro place in doubt

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Jeff Wagenheim: Lesnar's career-ending UFC 141 uncharacteristic of MMA legend

Brock Lesnar´s performance at UFC 141 likely was not how the legend wanted to retire. But the icon who fell to Alistair Overeem was not the force we all knew, says Jeff Wagenheim.

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Mourinho downplays comment on England return

MADRID (AP) -- Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho downplayed his recent comments to the BBC that he wanted to return to England "in a couple of years,´´ saying he has no plans to abandon Spain anytime soon.

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Baltimore cancels IndyCar Grand Prix contract

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Baltimore terminated its contract with the organizers of the Baltimore Grand Prix on Friday and opened the door to others interested in continuing the race in future years.

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Liverpool takes 3-1 win over Newcastle

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Didier Drogba very close to goal 150 for Chelsea

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Alberto Gilardino set for $10M transfer to Genoa

GENOA, Italy (AP) -- Italy forward Alberto Gilardino is undergoing medical exams with Genoa ahead of a likely transfer from Fiorentina.

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NBA star Garnett to get limited stake in Roma

ROME (AP) -- Boston Celtics All-Star forward Kevin Garnett is about to become a small shareholder in the American-owned Roma football club.

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Basile replaces Simeone as coach at Racing Club

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Former Argentina coach Alfio Basile says he aims to bring success back to Racing Club after being handed a fourth spell in charge of the Buenos Aires side.

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Modric to stay with Spurs through season's end

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NASCAR's Kahne sorry for breastfeeding Tweets

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne is apologizing for comments he made about public breastfeeding on his Twitter account.

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PSG to hold news conference after Ancelotti talks

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Ben Fowlkes: No shortage of variables in Lesnar-Overeem at UFC 141

There is no shortage of variables in Friday´s UFC 141 showdown between Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem, which is exactly what makes it so compelling, writes Ben Fowlkes.

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Dustin Long: NASCAR predictions for 2012

According to the Mayans, the world will end on Dec. 21, 2012. According to Dustin Long, a curse will continue, a drought will end, and more will transpire in NASCAR in the meantime.

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Maradona fined for verbally abusing rival coach

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Diego Maradona has been fined $2,450 and warned by a United Arab Emirates Football Association disciplinary committee for verbally abusing a rival coach.

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Maradona open to coaching UAE national team

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Diego Maradona says he´s open to coaching the United Arab Emirates national team.

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Tim Tuttle: Robby Gordon hopes to chart new territory with win in Dakar Rally

From NASCAR´s Sprint Cup to off-road racing, Robby Gordon has mastered it all. But as Tim Tuttle explains, there is still a victory that eludes one of racing´s most versatile competitors.

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Jeff Wagenheim: Viewers' guide to UFC 141

When Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem face off Friday night at UFC 141, a shot at heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos is up for grabs. Jeff Wagenheim breaks down the card.

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Ronaldo: Spanish league tops Premier league

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo prefers Spain´s La Liga over the English Premier League because he says it allows individual players to shine.

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Tottenham tightens grip on third in EPL

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Bryan Armen Graham: Top 10 boxing stories of 2011

From Floyd Mayweather´s controversial coup de grace to Bernard Hopkins´ age-defying heroics, boxing had no shortage of memorable stories in 2011, writes Bryan Armen Graham.

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Arsenal draws with Wolverhampton 1-1

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Brant James: Top 10 racing stories of 2011

A dominant champion dethroned, the tragic death of the Indy 500 winner, an unlikely victory in the Daytona 500, Danica joins NASCAR. Brant James has the big racing stories of 2011.

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Steve Davis: Porter's has personnel quandary for U.S. U-23 squad

Since FIFA wants the World Cup to remain soccer´s main event, most Olympic teams consist of U-23 players. Steve Davis analyzes U.S. Olympic coach Caleb Porter´s player options.

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Martino rejects offer to coach Colombia -- again

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) -- Former Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino has turned down the chance to take charge of Colombia - the second offer he´s refused in four months.

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Three For Berbatov

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Alfio Basile takes over as head coach at Racing

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Bruce Martin: Unlikely Rookie of the Year looks back on his time in Sprint Cup

Andy Lally won Sunoco Sprint Cup Rookie of the Year honors by default, but he tells Bruce Martin he still has much to be proud of, especially learning on the fly and under pressure.