Swimmers Sex Abuse Lawsuit

2010-03-19T17:01:11Z

Former Olympic swimmer Deena Deardurff Schmidt discusses allegations that a former coach sexually abused her during a news conference on Friday, March 19, 2010, in San Jose, Calif. Schmidt, who won the 1972 Olympic gold medal in swimming, has filed a lawsuit saying the unnamed coach repeatedly molested her beginning at age 11. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Cornell beats Mercyhurst 3-2 in NCAA semifinal

2010-03-19T18:00:38Z

<div id="subtitle">White's OT goal gives Cornell 3-2 victory over Mercyhurst in NCAA women's semifinal</div><div><p>Catherine White scored the game-winner 13:14 into overtime as Cornell beat top-seeded Mercyhurst 3-2 in Friday night's first semifinal to advance to the NCAA women's hockey champio...

Mariners' Lee to miss week with abdominal injury

2010-03-19T18:00:16Z

<div id="subtitle">Mariners lefty Cliff Lee to miss at least week of spring training with abdominal strain</div><div><p>Cliff Lee's eventful first spring with the Seattle Mariners continued on Friday when the lefty ace was diagnosed with a lower right abdominal strain that will cost him at least a week of spring training.</p><p>Lee was examined in ...

Suppan's outing a mixed bag as Angels top Brewers

2010-03-19T18:00:11Z

<div id="subtitle">Suppan struggles early before retiring 8 of last 10 batters, but Angels beat Brewers 10-5</div><div><p>Jeff Suppan was one of nine pitchers to take the hill last season as a starter for the Milwaukee Brewers.</p><p>After an upgrade to Milwaukee's rotation in the offseason, Suppan is now fighting for a spot in the five-man u...

Mayweather, Mosley set new boxing drug test standard

2010-03-19T17:15:41Z

<div><p>Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosley have agreed to undergo an unlimited number of random blood and urine drug tests for their upcoming world title fight in Las Vegas.</p><p>The "Olympic-style" drug testing is being heralded as a new standard for drug testing procedures in the sport and the hope is t...

Brooklyn Banks replica highlights NYC skate park

2010-03-19T17:15:16Z

<div id="subtitle">Maloof Money Cup New York skate park to include replica of Brooklyn Banks 9-stair rail</div><div><p>Replicas of some of New York's most famous skate spots, including the Brooklyn Banks nine-stair rail, are included in the design of the street course for the Maloof Money Cup New York in June.</p><p>The competition wi...

Texas A&M beats Utah State 69-53

2010-03-19T17:15:24Z

<div id="subtitle">Middleton scores 19 as No. 5 seed Texas A&M beats 12th seed Utah State 69-53 in NCAA 1st round</div><div><p>When Texas A&M guard Derrick Roland broke his leg in December it forced some drastic lineup changes for the Cleveland area 3 days before he's eligible to re-sign with Cavaliers</div><div><p>Zydrunas Ilgauskas is back in the Cleveland area three days before he is eligible to re-sign with the Cavaliers.</p><p>Ilgauskas declined to comment to Brian Anderson hits for cycle and has seven RBIs in a 24-9 win over Diamondbacks</div><div><p>Brian Anderson went 5 for 5 with seven RBIs and hit for the cycle in the Kansas City Royals' 24-9 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday.</p>...

Olympic swimmer speaks out on sex abuse lawsuit

2010-03-19T17:00:16Z

<div id="subtitle">Olympic gold medal swimmer says sexual abuse problem in competitive youth swimming</div><div><p>The governing body of U.S. competitive swimming hasn't done enough to address widespread sexual abuse against young girls at swim clubs across the country, an Olympic gold medalist said Friday.</p><p>Deena Deardurff Schmidt, a 1972 Olympic champion swimmer, said as she trained in th...

On Hockey Head Shots Rule

2010-03-19T16:45:32Z

FILE - This March 14, 2010, file photo shows Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, top, of Russia, looking at Chicago Blackhawks' Brian Campbell after he checked him during the first period of...

Long overdue, NHL set to eliminate hits to head

2010-03-19T17:00:15Z

<div id="subtitle">Scary hits, major injuries, push NHL toward ban of shots to the head</div><div><p>The dazed and distant look on Brent Seabrook's face after the Chicago Blackhawks defenseman got crushed against the boards cried out for a head shot ban — in time for the ...

Williams College reaches Division III title game

2010-03-19T16:30:50Z

<div id="subtitle">Williams College tops Guilford 97-88 to reach Division III title game</div><div><p>Blake Schultz scored 18 of his team-high 25 points in the second half to lift Williams College past Guilford College 97-88 in an NCAA ...

Rockies' Smith impressive in five-inning outing

2010-03-19T16:30:43Z

<div id="subtitle">Rockies left-hander Greg Smith impressive in five-inning outing, a 10-4 win over Athletics</div><div><p>Greg Smith just wants to pitch.</p><p>His role with the Rockies still unsettled, Smith was impressive over five innings Friday as Colorado beat the

Transitions Championship Golf

2010-03-19T16:45:31Z

Padraig Harrington, of Ireland, waves to the gallery after making his putt on the eighth hole during the second round of the Transitions Championship golf tournament Friday, March 19, 2010, at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Posey leads Giants past Indians split-squad 7-6

2010-03-19T16:30:38Z

<div id="subtitle">Buster Posey hits run-scoring double in 8th inning as Giants beat Indians split-squad 7-6</div><div><p>Buster Posey hit a run-scoring double with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 7-6 victory over a Cleveland Indians

NCAA Georgetown Basketball

2010-03-19T16:31:26Z

Georgetown coach Terri Williams-Flournoy, left, speaks with Alexa Roche during NCAA college basketball practice on Friday, March 19, 2010, in Elise Caron lays up a shot during NCAA college basketball practice Friday, March 19, 2010, in Berkeley, Calif. Marist plays Georgetown in a first-round game on Saturday. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

NCAA Baylor Basketball

2010-03-19T16:31:15Z

Baylor coach Kim Mulkey shoots a basket as she waits for her team to warm up during NCAA college basketball practice Friday, March 19, 2010, in Berkeley, Calif. Baylor will play Fresno State's Joh-Teena Fiilipe passes during NCAA college basketball practice Friday, March 19, 2010, in Berkeley, Calif. Fresno State will play Baylor in a first-round game on Saturday. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

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