DNA on beer can needle 'likely' belongs to Clemens
Fri, 25 May 2012 15:42:04 -0700

A needle stored with a beer can appeared to contain an extremely tiny amount of Roger Clemens' DNA, which turned out to be good news and bad news for both sides in the perjury trial of the sev…

I'll Have Another gallops around Belmont Park
Fri, 25 May 2012 15:15:13 -0700

Triple Crown hopeful I'll Have Another took another tour around Belmont Park on a rainy Friday, this time galloping a mile under exercise rider Humberto Gomez.

Usain Bolt wins 100 at Golden Spike in 10.04
Fri, 25 May 2012 14:02:44 -0700

Usain Bolt won the 100 meters in 10.04 seconds in the wind at the Golden Spike meet Friday, his first victory in Europe leading to the London Olympics.

Former top Calif. football prospect exonerated
Fri, 25 May 2012 12:50:04 -0700

Now that Brian Banks has been exonerated of a rape conviction that put him in prison for five years, the one-time prep football star has a message for NFL coaches: Give him a chance.

Mont. Regents OK new policy for sexual assaults
Fri, 25 May 2012 11:32:16 -0700

Leaders of the Montana college system unanimously approved Friday a new policy for handling sexual assaults, the latest response to a rape controversy that has subjected the University of Mont…

Trainer O'Neill suspended by Calif. racing board
Fri, 25 May 2012 08:32:52 -0700

Despite vigorously denying he gave one of his horses an illegal performance-enhancing mixture, trainer Doug O'Neill was suspended 45 days _ a ban that won't take effect until after his superst…

Streaker at Cardinals game says he lost a bet
Fri, 25 May 2012 06:40:59 -0700

A streaker who ran naked onto the field during a Cardinals game says he did so because he lost a bet.

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Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

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Sports shorts: California suspends horse trainer O'Neill
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Doug O'Neill, the trainer of Triple Crown hopeful I'll Have Another, was suspended 45 days after one of his horses had an excessive level of carbon dioxide, but the punishment won't start unti…

Greg Hansen: ASU baseball team no longer can get talent from Tucson
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Arizona State has changed its logo, its colors and its coach and is barred from playing in the NCAA tournament, but the same four-letter word applies to Sun Devil baseball.

IOC-USOC revenue deal done; US can bid for games
Thu, 24 May 2012 13:19:37 -0700

International and U.S. Olympic leaders finalized a new revenue-sharing agreement on Thursday that ends years of acrimony between the powerful bodies and clears the way for future American bids…

Pistorius confident of qualifying for Olympics
Thu, 24 May 2012 09:50:03 -0700

Double-amputee runner Oscar Pistorius believes he can qualify for the London Olympics with a slower time in the 400 meters than originally thought.

Tokyo thrilled to be among 2020 Olympic bid field
Thu, 24 May 2012 06:29:52 -0700

Tokyo organizers are pleased the Japanese capital made the cut to be one of three contenders to host the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Greg Hansen: Tucson BMX rider aims for 2012 Olympics
Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

The acre of dirt adjacent to 302 E. Smoot Place is a boyhood BMX heaven, a daredevil's delight of step-ups, tabletops, rollers and ramps that is as much a Field of Dreams as any Iowa cornfield.

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Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

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Sports shorts: FC Tucson captures third straight win
Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

FC Tucson scored three second-half goals en route to its third straight victory, a 4-2 win over the Phoenix Monsoon in a nonleague match Wednesday night at Kino Sports Complex North Field No. 5.

Doha and Baku cut from 2020 Olympic bid field
Wed, 23 May 2012 16:53:50 -0700

Doha and Baku were eliminated from the race for the 2020 Olympics on Wednesday as the IOC trimmed the field of candidates from five cities to three.

California MMA fighter faces trial in grim slaying
Wed, 23 May 2012 15:13:04 -0700

A mixed-martial artist accused of ripping out his friend's still-beating heart and removing the man's tongue and skin while he was alive is competent to stand trial on murder, mayhem and tortu…

OKC police arrest 2nd teen in Bricktown shootings
Wed, 23 May 2012 06:51:35 -0700

Oklahoma City police have arrested a second suspect after at least eight people were shot following an NBA playoff game.

Football star Donald Driver is new `Dancing' champ
Wed, 23 May 2012 00:47:03 -0700

He already has a Super Bowl ring, and now football star Donald Driver can add the "Dancing With the Stars" mirrorball trophy to his awards collection.

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Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

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Sports shorts: Arbitrator upholds Cowboys', Redskins' salary cap hit
Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

ATLANTA - An arbitrator upheld the NFL's salary cap reductions on the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins for this season and next.

Suspects in Giants fan beating face new charges
Tue, 22 May 2012 14:40:53 -0700

Federal weapons charges have been filed in Los Angeles against two men accused of brutally assaulting a San Francisco Giants fan at Dodger Stadium during opening day last year.

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Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

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Sports shorts: No. 13 baseball rating raises UA regional-host hopes
Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

The Arizona Wildcats began the final week of the regular season with some good news: They're moving up.