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Phil Jackson says he'll return to Lakers

AP – 1 hr 33 mins ago

LOS ANGELES – Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season. Full Story »

  • Strasburg wins Dick Howser Trophy

    AP – Thu Jul 2, 10:58 pm ET

    LUBBOCK, Texas - Former San Diego State right-hander Stephen Strasburg, the No. 1 overall draft pick by the Washington Nationals last month, has been selected as the winner of the Dick Howser Trophy as college baseball's player of the year. Full Story »

  • Federer, Roddick book Wimbledon title showdown

    AFP – 2 hrs 58 mins ago
    American Andy Roddick returns a ball to Britain's Andy Murray... AFP

    LONDON (AFP) - Roger Federer reached a record 20th Grand Slam final, and a seventh straight Wimbledon title match Friday, while Andy Roddick ended Andy Murray's bid to become the first British champion here since 1936. Full Story »

  • Diaz, Kemp share Farr lead

    AP – 23 mins ago
    Laura Diaz reacts to a putt on the ninth hole in the second round... AP

    SYLVANIA, Ohio - With a surprised hop, Laura Diaz tied Sarah Kemp for the second-round lead Friday in the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic. Full Story »

  • Argentina's Maidana stuns Victor Ortiz

    AP – Sun Jun 28, 1:25 am ET

    LOS ANGELES - Marcos Maidana stopped Victor Ortiz early in the sixth round of an action-packed fight Saturday night, using a punishing right hand to upset one of boxing's top prospects. Full Story »

  • Earnhardt eyes Daytona as part of turnaround

    AP – 9 mins ago
    Dale Earnhardt Jr. answers question at a news conference at Daytona... AP

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn't know when he'll end his winless streak, or how long it will take to turn around his horrendous season. Full Story »

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US wants privacy in new cyber security system

AP – Fri Jul 3, 5:31 am ET

The Obama administration is moving cautiously on a new pilot program that would both detect and stop cyber attacks against government computers, while trying to ensure citizen privacy protections. Full Story »

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Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month, leaving open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012. Full Story »

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Asia Olympic Council backs Tokyo's 2016 bid

AP – Fri Jul 3, 7:27 am ET

The Olympic Council of Asia has endorsed the bid of Tokyo to host the Summer Games in 2016. Full Story »