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First lady Obama works with NFL to get kids moving

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama came Wednesday to the French Quarter, not for fine dining or jazz but to play football…

Groups competing to make cheer a recognized sport

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A second organization announced plans Wednesday to create a new sport out of competitive cheerleading in an…

NJ congressmen examine teen athlete concussions

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — These days, even a tap on the head can cause high school senior Niki Popyer to lose consciousness. Headaches are…

Former Sugar Bowl executive director dies at 72

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Mickey Holmes, executive director of the Sugar Bowl during the period when coaches Bear Bryant, Vince Dooley and Joe…

PRCA moves showcase event from Idaho to Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association is moving one of its showcase events from Idaho to Oklahoma City.

Carl Lewis says USA Track leader should stay

NEW YORK (AP) — Fighting to hang onto his job, the leader of USA Track and Field is getting support from Carl Lewis, who says efforts…

Anton reclaims Spanish Vuelta lead with stage win

ANDORRA LA VELLA, Andorra (AP) — Igor Anton reclaimed the Spanish Vuelta's overall lead by winning his second stage Wednesday with a…

Embattled Kansas AD Perkins retires

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Embattled Kansas athletic director Lew Perkins retired 12 months early Tuesday, following a year of controversy…

Milk does a body good, especially athletes

LONDON (AP) — At the end of nearly every training session, Matt Whitmore downs a pint of milk straight from the bottle.

Gatlin loses 100 but wins 200 in Sardinian meet

ARZANA, Sardinia (AP) — Former Olympic champion Justin Gatlin lost the 100 meters in a photo finish but won his first race at 200…

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