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Braves' Uggla intent on better start in 2012

Familiarity has second baseman feeling better this season

Klitschko wins heavyweight title fight vs. Chisora after wild brawl in Germany

Vitali Klitschko defends his heavyweight title Saturday night against Britain’s Dereck Chisora, who then gets into a brawl with another fighter in the post-fight news conference.

McIlroy says his improved swing will click at Masters

Rory McIlroy is confident the changes he's made to his swing will work in time for the Masters in April.

Lost 'Kid': Gary Carter dead at 57

Gary Carter, whose single for the New York Mets in the 1986 World Series touched off one of the most improbable rallies in baseball, died Thursday. He was 57.

The Wie Way

Michelle Wie did not go to Stanford to play golf, at least not the game that brought her worldwide fame as a teenager.

Moss plans NFL comeback

After a season away from football, Randy Moss un-retires Monday and says he will play in the NFL next year.

Former receiver Freddie Solomon dies

Freddie Solomon, the former Miami Dolphins and 49ers wide receiver who became known as "Fabulous Freddie" and committed himself to community service for decades, died Monday. He was 59.

Breakthrough vs. breakdown: Loss to Mickelson shows Tiger has long way to go

Tiger Woods keeps saying his game is close. Standing on the 18th green at Pebble Beach, he never looked so far away. With the red sleeves from his shirt sticking out from a black vest, Woods could only watch Sunday as Phil Mickelson made one more birdie putt for an 8-under 64, the final touch of a six-shot comeback to win the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

Lin-Sanity: Knicks benchwarmer becomes a star

Jeremy Lin went from sleeping on his brother's couch and riding the bench for the Knicks to the NBA's new "Mr. It" after exploding on the scene during the last week.

Ward willing to restructure deal with Steelers

The Steelers say they aren't going to retain the franchise's all-time leading receiver, but Hines Ward is now offering to restructure his contract to stay in Pittsburgh.

Hawks' Ivan Johnson making good as rookie at 27

Surprise acquisition important to Hawks' success down the stretch

Mayor calls NYC 'Big Blue Apple' for Giants' win

Thousands of fans roared as New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hoisted the team's Super Bowl trophy from a glittering blue-and-white float Tuesday during a victory parade through New York City, which Mayor Michael Bloomberg quipped should now be nicknamed the "Big Blue Apple."

Coughlin plans to be back with Giants in 2012

Tom Coughlin is looking forward to the parade and a couple weeks off to reflect on the Giants' second championship in five seasons. Then he will begin preparations for defending the title.

Hawks lose at home to 76ers, 98-87

The Hawks fall at home for just the third time this year, in large part because of the 76ers’ bench, which scored 54 points and had four players in double figures to defeat Atlanta, 98-87.

Lions' Stafford wins Comeback Player of Year

INDIANAPOLIS -- Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year award.. Stafford beat out six other players who received votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. Stafford fought through injuries his first two seasons

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