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Notre Dame Beats USC, Moves To BCS Title Game

College football's wild season was not so wild this past weekend. There were no crazy shifts at the top of the BCS rankings as there were the week before. That's because Notre Dame beat the University of Southern California on Saturday and retained its No. 1 ranking.

Notre Dame Beats USC, Moves To BCS Title Game

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Lance Armstrong And The Business Of Doping
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Lance Armstrong And The Business Of Doping

The story of Lance Armstrong's alleged doping is, in part, the story of an astonishing business enterprise. Here's how it reportedly worked.

Lance Armstrong And The Business Of Doping

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BCS Football Standings: Notre Dame Is No. 1

It's been 24 years since Notre Dame won college football's national championship. After a wild weekend of upsets, the Fighting Irish are in prime position to battle for the title again.

BCS Football Standings: Notre Dame Is No. 1

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Mike D'Antoni Is Los Angeles Lakers' New Head Coach

The Los Angles Lakers have hired a new head coach but not everyone is sold on the choice of Mike D'Antoni. He replaces Mike Brown, who was fired just five games into the season when the talent-loaded team was 1-4. Many fans wanted the Lakers to hire Phil Jackson, who was ready to come out of retirement to take over the team again.

Mike D'Antoni Is Los Angeles Lakers' New Head Coach

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Detroit Tigers Look To Regroup In World Series

The San Francisco Giants are halfway to a World Series title. On Thursday night, the Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0, giving San Francisco a two-games lead as the best of seven series now shifts back to Detroit.

Detroit Tigers Look To Regroup In World Series

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Giants' Sandoval Joins Home Run Elite In 8-3 Win

The San Francisco Giants hosted the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night. The well-rested Tigers couldn't stop the Giants, who were riding their momentum from a thrilling Game 7 playoff victory. The Giants won, 8-3.

Giants' Sandoval Joins Home Run Elite In 8-3 Win

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Armstrong Stripped Of Titles, Banned From Cycling

Cycling's governing body Monday stripped Lance Armstrong of his Tour de France titles and banned him for life. "Lance Armstrong has no place in cycling," said Pat McQuaid, the president of the cycling union. Armstrong's name will be erased from the record books and he might also be stripped of his bronze medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Armstrong Stripped Of Titles, Banned From Cycling

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World Cycling Body Upholds U.S. Ruling On Armstrong

The International Cycling Union has agreed to strip Lance Armstrong of his 7 Tour de France titles and ban him for life. Cycling's governing body said its federation accepts the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency's report on Armstrong and would not appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

World Cycling Body Upholds U.S. Ruling On Armstrong

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On Your Mark, Ready, Set ... Golf!

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On Your Mark, Ready, Set ... Golf!

This weekend Oregon hosts the nation's top golfers, but their names may not be familiar. These players compete in speed golf, a relatively new game that lives up to its name. Golfers can putt and drive their way through 18 holes in about two hours, what would be considered a blistering pace for regular course play.

On Your Mark, Ready, Set ... Golf!

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Lance Armstrong Parts Ways With Livestrong, Nike

Armstrong announced Wednesday that he will no longer be chairing Livestrong, the foundation he started to support fellow cancer survivors. And, he lost major sponsors, including Nike, Anheuser-Busch and Radio Shack. All this follows last week's searing report by the U.S. Anti Doping Agency. It placed Armstrong at the center of a sophisticated doping program on his championship cycling teams.

Lance Armstrong Parts Ways With Livestrong, Nike

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Nike Drops Sponsorship Of Armstrong Over Doping

Lance Armstrong is stepping down from his role as Chairman at his cancer-fighting foundation, Livestrong. He's also been dropped by Nike, which ended its relationship with him on Wednesday.

Nike Drops Sponsorship Of Armstrong Over Doping

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Umpire Calls Are A Problem In Baseball's Post Play

The Detroit Tigers have a chance to put the reeling New York Yankees on the brink of elimination. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants have slowed the St. Louis Cardinals, who'd been playing with the kind of magic touch that carried them to last year's World Series title.

Umpire Calls Are A Problem In Baseball's Post Play

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Head Injuries Rattle Even Devout Football Parents

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Head Injuries Rattle Even Devout Football Parents

Parents of young players are increasingly anxious about concussions. Many continue to participate — albeit more cautiously. Others worry about whether the youth leagues will eventually halt altogether. In Texas, the risk of injury is putting families at odds with a sport many consider a religion.

Head Injuries Rattle Even Devout Football Parents

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Doping Agency Outlines Evidence Against Armstrong

The United States Anti Doping Agency has released its report on Lance Armstrong. It outlines the evidence the agency used to strip Armstrong of his Tour de France titles and banned him from cycling.

Doping Agency Outlines Evidence Against Armstrong

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