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Alex Stepheson to transfer due to family health concerns

Fri, 16 May 2008 21:31:51 -0400

The rising junior power forward missed two games early in January to be with an ailing family member.

Laviolette to return; Hedican, Wesley still undecided

Fri, 16 May 2008 18:42:25 -0400

Head coach Peter Laviolette has three years remaining on his current deal.

James scores 32, Cavs beat Celtics to force Game 7

Sat, 17 May 2008 01:18:15 -0400

The Cleveland Cavaliers packed for a weekend stay in Beantown - not a few weeks on Cape Cod. They've got at least one more game left, and in the NBA, it's as big as they ever get. Game 7. On Sunday. In Boston.

Switch to JGR works out for Busch

Fri, 16 May 2008 18:06:40 -0400

Hendrick Motorsports hasn't won at the rate many expected.

State football adds to 2008 Signing Class

Fri, 16 May 2008 17:06:45 -0400

Akeem Cunningham, a versatile athlete that will plan cornerback for the Wolfpack, has signed a letter of intent to join the program.

Wesley Flagg dismissed from Carolina football team

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:24:17 -0400

Flagg earned the starting spot at middle linebacker, but was displaced before the Tar Heels' fourth game.

Amputee runner wins right to try for Olympic spot

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:37:23 -0400

Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius won his appeal Friday and can compete for a place in the Beijing Olympics.

Olympian Montgomery gets 46 months for check fraud

Fri, 16 May 2008 18:23:05 -0400

Olympic gold medalist Tim Montgomery's once-celebrated life continued its long downward spiral Friday when a federal judge sentenced the former "world's fastest man" to nearly four years in prison for dealing in bad checks.