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Giants' Lincecum wins second consecutive Cy Young
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AP - Talk about a freak — Tim Lincecum needed just 15 wins to bag another NL Cy Young Award. Yup, throw out those old baseball cards. Wins and losses don't mean much anymore when it comes time for voters to pick baseball's best pitchers. It's all about WHIP, FIP, BABIP and other lines of alphabet soup.
For Hendrick, a 1-2-3 finish might make history
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AP - There will be much for Hendrick Motorsports to celebrate on Sunday night.
AP source: Jayson Williams taking deal in shooting
(AP)
AP - Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has agreed to a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, a person with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Pettitte, Tatis file for free agency on final day
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AP - The Yankees' Andy Pettitte and the Mets' Fernando Tatis have become the final players to file for free agency this year.
No. 5 Villanova tops George Mason on late shot
(AP)
AP - Freshman Isaiah Armwood hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 17 seconds left, rallying No. 5 Villanova past George Mason 69-68 Thursday in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off.
Promoter Bob Arum wants Pacquiao-Mayweather fight
(AP)
AP - Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is ready to begin negotiations for a megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Dungy to lead player advisory forum
(AP)
AP - Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players.
Selig: Some clubs lost money
(AP)
AP - Some teams lost money in 2009, baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday after the final owners meeting of the year.
NYC groups sue to block deal for Nets arena
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AP - Opponents of the Brooklyn arena planned for the New Jersey Nets have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a state agency's approval of the project.
Collins' 23 points lead Miami past Tulane 74-54
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AP - Dwayne Collins had 23 points and 14 rebounds as Miami overpowered Tulane 74-54 Thursday in the first round of the Charleston Classic.
Ireland asks FIFA for France World Cup replay
(AFP)
AFP - Angry Ireland called on FIFA Thursday to allow its World Cup playoff with France to be replayed, as a dispute over Thierry Henry's blatant handball threatened to become a diplomatic row.
Cyclist Rebellin to appeal to CAS in doping case
(AP)
AP - Cyclist Davide Rebellin plans to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after being stripped of his Olympic silver medal for doping.
Panthers cruise to 6-2 win over Sabres
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AP - The Florida Panthers are making up for a sluggish start.
Kuznetsova to play in WTA Sydney International
(AFP)
AFP - Russia's world number three Svetlana Kuznetsova on Thursday became the fifth top 10 player to commit to January's WTA/ATP Sydney International, organisers said.
Allenby shoots 7-under 65 for 1-shot lead in Dubai
(AP)
AP - Robert Allenby of Australia shot a 7-under 65 Thursday for a one-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai World Championship, while Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy vied for the European Tour money title.
Friend says UFC champ Lesnar is home recuperating
(AP)
AP - A friend of UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar says the ultimate fighter is back at his home in Alexandria, Minnesota, recovering from a bacterial infection.
LA prosecutors review Mike Tyson photographer case
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AP - Prosecutors have begun investigating whether to charge ex-heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and a photographer for a scuffle at Los Angeles International Airport.
Rusty Wallace to field Toyotas next season
(AP)
AP - Rusty Wallace Racing is moving its Nationwide Series team from Chevrolet to Toyota next season.
Get to know Lindsey and the Vonntourage
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AP - Lindsey Vonn and her husband, Thomas, were sitting on the couch watching "Entourage" when the idea popped into Thomas' head — the "Vonntourage." As the top female skier on the World Cup circuit the past two seasons, Vonn travels full time with two physical trainers provided by Red Bull, her ski technician, and her husband — a former U.S. Ski Team member and Olympian.
