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Woman's lawsuit claims Michael Irvin assaulted her

The Associated Press

MIAMI — Former Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin is being sued by a woman claiming he sexually assaulted her more than two years ago at a Florida hotel. The woman is identified only as ``Jane Doe'' in the lawsuit. It was filed Thursday... Full story

Report: LT believes he's done in San Diego

The Associated Press

SAN DIEGO — LaDainian Tomlinson says he believes he has played his last game with the San Diego Chargers. The running back told The San Diego Union-Tribune on Thursday that he has thought for a while he would be let go by the Chargers.... Full story

Hall of Famer Bill Dudley, '46 NFL MVP, dies at 88

The Associated Press

Bill Dudley, a Hall of Fame player who in 1946 with the Pittsburgh Steelers led the NFL in rushing, punt returns and interceptions, has died. He was 88. He had a stroke Saturday and was admitted to Lynchburg General Hospital, son Jim Dudley said... Full story

Townshend defends himself ahead of Super Bowl show

The Associated Press

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Who gave an energetic, acoustic preview of Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show, but things turned serious when Pete Townshend defended himself against critics who say he should not be performing. The guitarist... Full story

Colts vs. Saints: the key matchups

The Associated Press

Matchups for the Super Bowl between the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints in Miami on Sunday: ^When the Colts have the ball The Saints' chore on defense is obvious yet very complicated — stop Peyton Manning (18). Manning has... Full story

Super pick: Colts will derail Saints' goal

The Associated Press

Fans of offense, rejoice! The New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts figure to pile on the points in Sunday's Super Bowl. The Saints scored a league-high 510 points and ranked first in total offense. The Colts scored 416 and ranked ninth. New... Full story

Coroner: Casey Johnson's death diabetes related

The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Socialite Casey Johnson died of a complication of diabetes, the Los Angeles County coroner said Thursday. Johnson, 30, an heir to the Johnson & Johnson health care products fortune, died of diabetic ketoacidosis, the... Full story

Rockets recall RGV Vipers' Taylor

The Associated Press

HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets have recalled guard Jermaine Taylor from their developmental league affiliate. The Rockets announced the move Thursday. They assigned the 6-foot-4 Taylor to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Jan. 28. He scored... Full story

About $300,000 in Texas no-win BCS items for Haiti

The Associated Press

AUSTIN — Nearly $300,000 worth of clothing ready for sale if Texas had won the BCS championship over Alabama will be sent to Haiti as earthquake relief. University Co-op spokeswoman Casey Ellis says the 13,000 shirts and 1,000 caps were to be... Full story

Texas goes heavy on defense for 2010 class

The Associated Press

AUSTIN — Texas went heavy for defense to sign one of the top recruiting classes in the country, tossing in a quarterback with a familiar last name. The Longhorns signed 25 players Wednesday, including nine defensive linemen and linebackers,... Full story

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