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Jayson Williams plea hearing delayed indefinitely

The Associated Press

NEWARK, N.J. — Retired NBA star Jayson Williams will not be in a New Jersey courtroom Friday to enter a plea in the 2002 shooting death of a driver. A judge has indefinitely delayed a hearing in Somerville in which Williams was... Full story

Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015

The Associated Press

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season. The announcement comes just two days before... Full story

Man accused of taping reporter to appear in court

The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — An Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews is expected to make his first court appearance Friday. Michael Barrett was due in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles to... Full story

Giants' Lincecum wins second consecutive Cy Young

The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Giants ace Tim Lincecum has won the NL Cy Young Award, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002. Lincecum led the NL with 261... Full story

Ginobili out, Parker doubtful for Spurs

The Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO — Manu Ginobili (MAN'-oo jih-NOH'-blee) is out and Tony Parker is listed as doubtful as the injuries woes continue for the San Antonio Spurs. Ginobili won't play Thursday night against Utah after straining his left groin in... Full story

Bills owner tells AP big changes could be coming

The Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson tells The Associated Press he's prepared to revamp his entire football operation after the season. Wilson said Thursday he'll make a full review and stresses there's a ``lot of work... Full story

AP source: Jayson Williams taking deal in shooting

The Associated Press

TRENTON, N.J. — Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has agreed to a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, a person with knowledge of the case told... Full story

Obama to appear in PSA with 3 NFL players

The Associated Press

NEW YORK — President Barack Obama will appear with NFL players Drew Brees, Troy Polamalu and DeMarcus Ware in a public service announcement that will air during the league's Thanksgiving games. The 90-second spot shows Obama and the NFL... Full story

Multiple arrests in German soccer corruption probe

The Associated Press

FRANKFURT — German police have arrested an undisclosed number of people suspected of fixing matches in major European leagues. The arrests, in Germany and elsewhere, came as part of an investigation into match-fixing supported by... Full story

College picks: Old rivalries always have meaning

The Associated Press

The national championship race seems as if it's being put on hold this week, with the top contenders all big — in some cases too big to count — favorites. So the attention shifts to traditional rivalries and games with major conference... Full story

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