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Buddy Nix steps down as Bills GM
Not getting any younger and confident he's put in place a young foundation capable of turning the Buffalo Bills into a winner, Buddy Nix called this the right time to step down as general manager on Monday.
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Jags' Blackmon blames problems on poor decisions
Justin Blackmon pinned his problems on his decisions.
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Tiger wins Players by not throwing it away
Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus have never had a conversation longer than a couple of minutes, and rarely about golf. Maybe it's because they already think along the same lines when it comes to winning tournaments.
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Derby winner Orb arrives at Pimlico for Preakness
Orb has settled into the place reserved for royalty at Pimlico Race Course _ stall 40.
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Phelps playing golf, but US still strong in pool
Michael Phelps is off playing golf and showing no signs of backtracking on his decision to retire from swimming.
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Bulls' Deng, Hinrich out for Game 4
The Chicago Bulls officially ruled out the ailing Luol Deng and injured Kirk Hinrich along with Derrick Rose for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday.
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Man City fires manager Roberto Mancini
Manchester City fired manager Roberto Mancini on Monday, exactly a year after he delivered the club's first English league title in 44 years.
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Kiffin and USC strive for drama-free 2013 season
Lane Kiffin has an idea.
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Boogaard family sues NHL for son's death
The family of a National Hockey League player who died of an accidental overdose of pain medication and alcohol has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the NHL, blaming it for brain damage he suffered as an enforcer and for his addiction to prescription painkillers.
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Cubs, Rizzo agree to $41 million, 7-year deal
Slugging first baseman Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs agreed Monday to a $41 million, seven-year contract that could be worth up to $68 million over nine seasons.
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Jags' Blackmon says problem is 'a poor decision'
Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon says he doesn't have an alcohol or substance-abuse problem, adding that his issue is "making a poor decision."
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IndyCar hires Walker as competition chief
IndyCar drivers and owners have always considered Derrick Walker to be a beacon of leadership.
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Robson beats Venus, faces Serena next in Rome
Venus Williams lost in the first round of the Italian Open to Laura Robson. Now sister Serena will get a chance to even the score.
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Russia scraps visas for foreign athletes
President Vladimir Putin has waived visa requirements for athletes, coaches and other staff attending international sporting events in Russia.
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Buddy Nix steps down as Bills GM
Buddy Nix is stepping down as the Buffalo Bills general manager, the team announced on Monday.
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Derby winner Orb impresses with workout at Belmont
Orb is ready.
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OJ returns to Las Vegas court in bid for new trial
O.J. Simpson was back in a Las Vegas courtroom on Monday to ask for a new trial in the armed robbery-kidnapping case that sent him to prison in 2008.
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Boogaard family sues NHL for son's death
The family of a National Hockey League player who died of an accidental overdose of pain medication and alcohol has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the NHL, blaming it for brain damage he suffered as an enforcer and for his addiction to prescription painkillers.
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Cubs, Rizzo agree to $41 million, 7-year deal
Slugging first baseman Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs agreed Monday to a $41 million, seven-year contract that could be worth up to $68 million over nine seasons.
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Venus Williams exits in 1st round at Italian Open
Venus Williams lost to Laura Robson 6-3, 6-2 in the wind at the Italian Open on Monday, ending prospects for a sister showdown in the second round.
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