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NHL investigating Coyotes for post-Game 5 incidents

Sports Xchange — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:42:00 EDT

Incidents after the Phoenix Coyotes' Game 5 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday reportedly are being investigated by the NHL.

Dempster can't buy a break

By Paul Sullivan , Chicago Tribune reporter — Fri, 25 May 2012 23:19:00 EDT

Luckless starter a 1-0 loser to Pirates as Cubs' slide hits 10

PITTSBURGH — It was five years ago this week that an exasperated Lou Piniella announced he had seen enough of his underachieving Cubs' lineup.

Bears LB Urlacher may test free agency after season

Sports Xchange — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:03:00 EDT

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher said Friday he is considering testing the free-agent market after this season.

Heat coach Spoelstra fined $25,000 for officiating rant

By Ira Winderman — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:24:00 EDT

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Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra won the series but lost in the pocketbook when it came to his war of words with Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel regarding how the teams' games had been officiated this season.

The Second Mile, charity founded by Jerry Sandusky, will dissolve

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:03:00 EDT

The Second Mile -- the charity founded by a former Penn State football coach who has been charged with sexually abusing children -- is seeking to transfer its program to a Texas-based ministry because it's having difficulty operating and raising funds.

NFL, referees accept mediation

Sports Xchange — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:50:00 EDT

The NFL's labor talks with its referees toward a collective bargaining agreement reportedly will go to federal mediation.

Howard denies getting Van Gundy fired

Sports Xchange — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:52:00 EDT

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard said he did not try to get Stan Van Gundy fired.

Wade at best in leading Heat past Pacers, into East finals

Sports Xchange — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:55:00 EDT

INDIANAPOLIS -- The nightmare that had been a 2-1 series deficit a week earlier turned into a ticket to the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday night for the Miami Heat.

Bears' Thomas can get drug charge dismissed

By Vaughn McClure , Chicago Tribune reporter — Fri, 25 May 2012 01:21:00 EDT

Linebacker must complete mandated classes before Aug. 29

Bears linebacker J.T. Thomas likely will be cleared of a misdemeanor drug possession charge before the regular season begins, provided he completes the terms of a deferred sentence.

Former USC recruit exonerated for 2002 rape

By Mike Hiserman — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:10:00 EDT

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has reversed the 2002 rape and kidnapping conviction of former Long Beach Poly football standout Brian Banks.