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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, one of seven Ohio State juniors who were considering making the early jump, issued a statement Thursday saying the move is in the best interest of his family. "I want to thank my teammates, my coaches, my teachers and the academic advisors for all they have done, and I definitely want...

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Saves leader Hoffman headed to Brewers (AP)

This is a March 15, 2008 file photo showing San Diego Padres pitcher Trevor Hoffman throwing against the Los Angeles Dodgers in an exhibition game  in Beijing, China. 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 Jan. 8, 2009 on a $6 million, one-year contract. The 41-year-old Hoffman had pitched for the San Diego Padres since 1993, but the team recently withdrew its offer for next season.

Crank up the AC/DC, Milwaukee: The Brewers have landed career saves leader Trevor Hoffman, solving a shaky closer situation that could have gone into spring training with no clear-cut favorite. Hoffman's agent, Rick Thurman, credited Milwaukee for being "diligent and aggressive" in its pursuit of Hoffman after Brewers players called to recruit him.


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Source: Smoltz, Red Sox agree to deal (AP)

This June 4, 2008 file photo shows Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz speaking during a news conference about season-ending shoulder surgery as Braves manager Bobby Cox looks on, in Atlanta. Smoltz has reached a preliminary agreement on a contract with the Boston Red Sox, a stunning end to his long career with the Atlanta Braves. The deal was expected to be finalized later Thursday Jan. 8, 2009.

John Smoltz and Brad Penny are on their way to the Red Sox. Rocco Baldelli was already in Boston, holding up his new jersey. After missing out on Mark Teixeira, the biggest free-agent prize of the offseason, the Red Sox were poised to make a series of smaller deals that would essentially complete their roster.


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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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Browns introduce Mangini as coach (AP)

Cleveland Browns new head coach Eric Mangini answers questions during a news conference, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, in Berea, Ohio.

Introduced for the first time as Cleveland's coach, Eric Mangini stepped to the podium and his football life flashed before him. This is where it all began. "I feel like I should be getting some coffee or picking up some towels or something," he joked. The ballboy returned as the boss. Mangini, fired by the New York Jets after their season finished with a December nosedive, took over the rebuilding...


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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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Florida, Oklahoma scoreless after 1st (AP)

Two Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks couldn't produce a point in the first quarter of the BCS championship game. Tim Tebow and No. 1 Florida and Sam Bradford and No. 2 Oklahoma were scoreless after the first 15 minutes at Dolphin Stadium on Thursday night. A matchup of two of the three highest scoring teams in the country -- they combined to average 99 points per game -- was controlled by the...

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Cubs, OF Bradley wrap up $30M contract (AP)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley smiles as he is introduced as the newest member of the team during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 in Chicago. Bradley, formerly with the Texas Rangers, signed a three-year contract with the Cubs.

Milton Bradley's talent is undeniable when he's healthy and that's why the Chicago Cubs gave him a $30 million, three-year contract to be their right fielder and a run producer in the middle of the lineup. It's the other issues that have often overshadowed his on-field accomplishments -- tantrums and angry outbursts throughout a decade-long career with numerous teams.


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BCS officials: Current system legal (AP)

This Oct. 26, 2008 file photlo shows John Swofford, commissioner for the Atlantic Coast Conference, speaking to reporters during the conference's media day in Atlanta.  The BCS coordinator said,  Thursday Jan. 8, 2009, major college football's leaders feel the postseason system is in compliance with federal antitrust laws. Speaking to reporters, Swofford did not specifically address the Utah attorney general's threat of an antitrust lawsuit against the Bowl Championship Series.

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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GEM reaches merger agreement with Petty (AP)

Richard Petty's famed No. 43 Dodge was rescued from near ruin Thursday when Gillett Evernham Motorsports agreed to merge with Petty's slumping organization to create a new team.

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