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USC starts season off on right foot in 49-36 win over Hawaii Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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The Lane Kiffin era at USC began with plenty of offensive fireworks.
Despite a tumultuous offseason of NCAA sanctions, a new coaching staff and new athletic director, USC was as productive as ever offensively. And a mess on defense.
MARQUEE MATCHUP: Glendora vs. Charter Oak at Citrus College Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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In one of the most highly anticipated season openers in years, two-time defending CIF-Southern Section Southeast Division champion Charter Oak renews its football rivalry with neighboring Glendora for the Mayor's trophy, meeting for the first time since.
McCourt: Wife didn't want to take risk Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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LOS ANGELES - Former Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt didn't want to take the risk associated with buying the Dodgers six years ago and only started representing herself as a co-owner last summer when her marriage was on the ropes, her estranged husband.
Ohio State able to look ahead after rout of Marshall Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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COLUMBUS, Ohio - Moments after brushing aside Marshall, 45-7, Ohio State's players could finally say what they've been thinking about for a while.
And there's no question that the Buckeyes have had Miami on their minds and the Sept.
HORSE RACING COLUMN: Jockey race going down to the wire Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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With apologies to the Darley Debutante, Del Mar Derby and Del Mar Futurity, the best race in town the next six days might be the battle for the jockey title between Joel Rosario and Rafael Bejarano.
Federer beats heat, Beck at U.S. Open Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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NEW YORK - Roger Federer is one cool customer.
The temperature climbed into the 90s yet again Thursday at Flushing Meadows, and the guy showed up for work wearing a warmup jacket.
Sherwood has sights set on win at ASA World Championships Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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Levi Sherwood wondered if he would ever get that second major freestyle motocross victory.
Maybe Carolina Panthers coach John Fox had the right idea: Rest your starters in the final exhibition game.
New Dodgers catcher Barajas shakes off nerves Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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Even dreams that come true have their rough spots.
Catcher Rod Barajas, a graduate of Santa Fe High School, had one of those moments in the second inning of Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Utah scores upset victory over No. 15 Pitt Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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The Associated Press
SALT LAKE CITY - After being unable to hold an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter, Utah's defense redeemed itself in overtime.
USC NOTEBOOK: Kiffin carving out his own identity Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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HONOLULU - USC coach Lane Kiffin created his own identity in his first game by refusing to kick extra points on the Trojans' first three touchdowns against Hawaii on Thursday night at Aloha Stadium.
UCLA NOTEBOOK: Neuheisel still uncertain about Prince, Forbath Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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LOS ANGELES - After UCLA's last practice of the week before heading to Manhattan, Kan., to face Kansas State on Saturday, head coach Rick Neuheisel came up with no drastic solutions for the Bruins' most pressing questions.
New Dodgers catcher Barajas shakes off his nerves Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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SEATTLE - Hideki Matsui hit a two-out, two-run homer in the seventh inning, barely eluding the glove of Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki, and the Angels rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Mariners on Wednesday night.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-Senior quarterback Cody Kirby accounted for three touchdowns, Chris Douglas ran for 128 yards and Missouri State routed Eastern Kentucky 31-9 on Friday.
Both teams had to wait an extra day to start their seasons.
Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia has surgery on foot Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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BOSTON-Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has undergone season-ending surgery for a broken bone in his left foot.
A screw was inserted into the foot in Friday's operation. The 2008 AL MVP finished the season with 12 homers, 41 RBIs and a .
Cowboys send Crayton to SD, McQuiston to Miami Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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IRVING, Texas-The Dallas Cowboys have traded receiver Patrick Crayton to San Diego and offensive lineman Pat McQuiston to Miami for future considerations.
David Rudisha, star of 2012 Olympics? Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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PARIS-The track at the Beijing Olympics belonged to Usain Bolt.
At the London Games in 2012, he may have to share the glory with David Rudisha.
Bolt, the showman, will always be the bigger star.
Canadian football player tests positive for HGH Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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WATERLOO, Ontario-A steroid scandal in Canada that resulted in the suspension of the University of Waterloo football team for 2010 has produced the first positive test for human growth hormone in North America.