Florida, Oklahoma set to play for No. 1 (AP)
Standing next to the crystal football, Bob Stoops was the picture of Mr. Agreeable. Any pose the photographers wanted, the Oklahoma coach gave them. Looking to the right, gazing to the left, smiling straight ahead. That is, until a shutterbug told Stoops to hold up one finger -- a "we're No. 1" shot. No chance, pal.
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Cubs, OF Bradley wrap up $30M contract (AP)
The Chicago Cubs and Milton Bradley wrapped up their $30 million, three-year deal Thursday after the mercurial outfielder passed a physical. Bradley was to be introduced at a Wrigley Field news conference as he joined his seventh team in 10 years and fifth in the last five. His onfield production has often been overshadowed by his outbursts and flashes of anger.
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Browns introduce Mangini as coach (AP)
Eric Mangini is starting over where he started out. Mangini, who began his NFL career as a ballboy for the Browns, was introduced as Cleveland's 12th full-time coach on Thursday, less than two weeks after he was fired by the New York Jets. The 37-year-old Mangini signed a four-year deal with the Browns, who are rebuilding once again following a 4-12 season that ended with the firings of coach Romeo...
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Ovechkin picked for East All-Star roster (AP)
Alex Ovechkin finally got his All-Star invitation. Less than a week after Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau called Ovechkin's omission from the Eastern Conference's starting lineup "dumb," the reigning NHL MVP was among 15 players picked Thursday to fill out the roster for the All-Star game on Jan.
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Ohio State RB Wells to enter NFL draft (AP)
Ohio State tailback Chris "Beanie" Wells is giving up his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft. Wells issued a statement Thursday saying the move is in the best interest of his family. Wells fought nagging injuries much of his career at Ohio State. After missing three full games this past season, he returned to rush for 1,197 yards.
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Source: Smoltz, Red Sox agree to deal (AP)
After more than two decades with the Atlanta Braves, John Smoltz is likely to finish his stellar career wearing a different uniform. In a stunning end to one of baseball's longest runs, Smoltz reached preliminary agreement on a contract with the Boston Red Sox after failing to work out a deal to return for his 22nd season with the Braves.
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LT confirms torn tendon, doubtful Sunday (AP)
LaDainian Tomlinson confirmed Wednesday that he has a torn tendon in his groin and listed himself as doubtful for the San Diego Chargers' playoff game at Pittsburgh on Sunday. "It's definitely torn," Tomlinson said after sitting out Wednesday's practice. "I can't really elaborate on it because I don't want to give too much information away." Tomlinson was hurt in a 52-21 rout against Denver in the...
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Nadal loses, Federer advances in Qatar (AP)
Top-ranked Rafael Nadal was eliminated from the Qatar Open on Thursday, while Roger Federer advanced to the semifinals of the tuneup for the Australian Open. Nadal lost to Gael Monfils of France 6-4, 6-4, and Federer saved three set points to defeat Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany 6-2, 7-6 (6). The Swiss star trailed 5-1 and 6-3 in the tiebreaker, reeling off five straight points to win.
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Source: RHP Hoffman headed to Brewers (AP)
Career saves leader Trevor Hoffman closed his deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press the sides reached agreement Thursday on a $6 million, one-year contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn't officially announced.
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BCS officials: Current system legal (AP)
Bowl Championship Series officials believe they're prepared to fend off any legal challenges. With the Utah attorney general investigating the bowl system for a possible antitrust violation, Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner and BCS coordinator John Swofford said the BCS has carefully considered the legality of its format.
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