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Anti-Doping Scientists Have Jobs Cut Out For Them

Cyclist Floyd Landis sent the sports world buzzing last week with his admission that he used performance-enhancing drugs and his accusations that other top-flight cyclists did the same. But while the attention is focus on WHO engaged in doping, investigators are focusing on Landis' description of HOW they did it.

Anti-Doping Scientists Have Jobs Cut Out For Them

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High Court Rules Against NFL In Antitrust Case

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that the exclusive merchandising deal that the NFL has with Reebok is an infringement of antitrust laws. The challenge to the deal was brought by a company that once produced NFL team caps and claims it was frozen out of the business by the Reebok deal.

High Court Rules Against NFL In Antitrust Case

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Children's Health

The Academic Fallout Of Teen Athlete Concussions

Most of the discussion on concussions in sports has focused on professional athletes -- mainly football players -- and how there needs to be better knowledge and training in treating head injuries. The issue is much more prevalent and serious at younger ages, however -- particularly at the high school level. According to recent research, 400,000 concussions occurred in high school athletics in the 2005-2008 school years. For all those student athletes, the focus has been on how head injuries affect the athletic side of things. Now, the House Education and Labor Committee is examining what one concussion expert calls the untold story -- the academic consequences of head injury on the student athlete.

The Academic Fallout Of Teen Athlete Concussions

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Celtics Discover Renewed Vigor In NBA Playoffs

The Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic to win the opening game of the NBA Eastern Conference final, 92-88 Sunday. In the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers host the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.

Celtics Discover Renewed Vigor In NBA Playoffs

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Houston's Brian Cushing Keeps AP NFL Rookie Award

In an unprecedented move, the Associated Press held a re-vote for its NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Sportswriters and editors had selected Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing, but that was before it was announced that he tested positive for a banned substance. The new tally is in, and Cushing will keep the award.

Houston's Brian Cushing Keeps AP NFL Rookie Award

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NCAA Signs TV Deal Worth $10.8 Billion

The NCAA has signed a new 14-year TV deal for the men's basketball tournament worth $10.8 billion dollars. CBS and Turner broadcasting will split the rights to broadcast tournament games. Plus, the playoff field has been recommended to expand to 68 teams from 65.

NCAA Signs TV Deal Worth $10.8 Billion

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Education Department Rescinds 2005 Title IX Change

Tennis legend Billie Jean King (right), accompanied by White House Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett and Education Secretary Arne Duncan, speaks at a June 2009 event marking the 37th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX. The landmark legislation bans sex discrimination in schools, whether in academics or athletics. Charles Dharapak/AP hide caption

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Education Department Rescinds 2005 Title IX Change

Under the policy, schools could show they were in compliance with the law's guarantee of equal sports opportunities for girls merely through surveys that gauged interest and ability. They'll now have to prove compliance using other factors.

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Mickelson Wins 3rd Masters; Woods Finishes 4th

Phil Mickelson won his third Masters championship Sunday — beating Britain's Lee Westwood by three strokes. Tiger Woods played well in his comeback tournament, finishing tied for fourth. Woods had moments of brilliance but was inconsistent — especially with his putting.

Mickelson Wins 3rd Masters; Woods Finishes 4th

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Masters' Final Round Promises Thrills

Lee Westwood and Phil Mickelson are tied for first place going into Sunday's final round of the Masters golf tournament after an exciting day on the green Saturday. The third round was filled with ups, downs and a few amazing shots.

Masters' Final Round Promises Thrills

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First Round At Masters, Tiger Woods' Best Ever

Tiger Woods had two eagles in a round for the first time in his Masters career, firing a 4-under 68. That has him in the hunt at the first major golf tournament of the year. It's his lowest score ever in an opening round at the Masters; and it came in Woods' first competitive round of golf since his self-imposed exile after a sex scandal. Fred Couples has the lead.

First Round At Masters, Tiger Woods' Best Ever

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Tiger Tees Off In The Masters' Protective Bubble

The Masters kicked off Thursday morning, but it didn't really get going until 1:42 p.m., when Tiger Woods hit his opening drive. Woods chose the Masters for his return because of the protective bubble that Augusta National provides. But that bubble extends only as far as the club's fence.

Tiger Tees Off In The Masters' Protective Bubble

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Spotlight On Tiger Woods As Masters Begins

The 2010 Masters Tournament, which gets under way Thursday in Augusta, Ga., will be remembered for Woods' comeback. The world's No. 1 golfer is returning to the sport after a sex scandal kept him off the tour for nearly 4 1/2 months.

Spotlight On Tiger Woods As Masters Begins

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Tiger Says He's Coming Back To Win At Augusta

Tiger Woods spoke to the media Monday for the first time since his hiatus from golf amid revelations of adultery. He repeated his apologies to his family, friends and fellow golfers, and said he's playing to win at Augusta.

Tiger Says He's Coming Back To Win At Augusta

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Ex-College Stars Seek A Piece Of The NCAA's Billions

As the NCAA Final Four heads to Indianapolis, a number of its former stars are headed to a courtroom. Former UCLA standout Ed O'Bannon is headlining a class-action suit that demands some of the money college basketball makes selling the likenesses of its stars to video-game makers and others.

Ex-College Stars Seek A Piece Of The NCAA's Billions

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