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Penn State's board authorizes Sandusky settlements

Penn State University has reached tentative settlements with several men who claim to have been sexually abused by former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, the school's Board of Trustees announced Friday. 1373665930
At 100th Tour, no such thing as a dull day

Wily Tour de France riders who used the wind and worked together to trap their rivals turned a trek across the flats of central France into a thriller on Friday, as exciting and, for the most unfortunate, as decisive as any spectacular day in the mountains. 1373663579
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Fangio's F1 Mercedes fetches $29.6M at UK auction

A classic Mercedes-Benz race car driven by Formula 1 legend Juan Manuel Fangio sold for 19.6 million pounds ($29.6 million) at auction in England on Friday.
Osunaarashi brings African flavor to sumo in Japan

In a sport steeped in ancient rituals and Japanese tradition, one young foreigner faces the weighty issue of how to keep faithful to his religious observances and be competitive in one of the biggest sumo arenas.
Friday is payday for World Series of Poker players

Friday divides the players with bragging rights from those with none at the World Series of Poker. 1373650694
5 things to know about Tour de France

Five things to know as the Tour de France enters its 14th stage on Saturday: 1373663822
Olympic champ Vos wants to ride in Tour de France

Marianne Vos has Olympic gold medals and the road race world champion's rainbow jersey in her trophy cabinet. Now she wants the chance to add a yellow jersey.
Friday is payday for World Series of Poker players

Poker faces cracked into grins Friday as the field at the World Series of Poker main event narrowed to those who will take home a minimum of $19,000. 1373667159
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Aging NYC stickballers keep street game alive

They run with a little less speed, hit with a little less power and worry less about shattering nearby windows, but a graying crew of stickball enthusiasts is keeping the urban sport alive and honoring the legends who shaped the game. 1373663563

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Up the Backstretch: Two for the turf Saturday from Romans

Eclipse Award-winning trainer Dale Romans suffered an unexpected defeat in the United Nations Handicap last...
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Dullahan back for Arlington Handicap

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