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Colts put CB Jackson on IR; R Gonzalez has surgery

The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts suddenly have some serious injury issues in the defensive secondary. The team said Friday that cornerback Marlin Jackson will miss the rest of the season after injuring his left knee in practice.... Full story

SEC fines Meyer $30,000 for criticizing officials

The Associated Press

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Urban Meyer of Florida became the first coach to be disciplined under the Southeastern Conference's new policy regarding criticizing officials. The league fined Meyer $30,000 on Friday, two days after he said referees... Full story

US Open semifinalist Wickmayer banned for 1 year

The Associated Press

BRUSSELS — U.S. Open semifinalist Yanina Wickmayer was suspended for one year by a Belgian anti-doping tribunal Thursday, accused of failing to report her whereabouts to drug-testing officials three times. The Flemish regional tribunal... Full story

NFL Picks: Proving time for Bengals, Ravens; Eagles over Cowboys

The Associated Press

It's proving time for the Bengals. And maybe the Ravens, too. Cincinnati sits atop the AFC North along with Pittsburgh at 5-2, and the Bengals have beaten the Steelers and Ravens. Next week, they visit the Steel City. So this is make or break time... Full story

Court denies McCourt's bid to get Dodgers job back

The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — The wife of Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt lost her bid to be reinstated as the team's chief executive Thursday during a hearing in the couple's messy divorce. After arguments from both sides about whether Frank... Full story

Djokovic bagels Hernych 6-0, 6-0 at Swiss Indoors

The Associated Press

BASEL, Switzerland — Novak Djokovic recorded his first 6-0, 6-0 win at an elite event Thursday, shutting out Jan Hernych at the Swiss Indoors. The third-ranked Serb needed just 53 minutes to beat his 59th-ranked Czech opponent in their... Full story

Student may not get $10,000 prize for field goal

The Associated Press

MISSOULA, Mont. — A University of Montana student who kicked a field goal to win a $10,000 prize likely won't get the money because he hadn't been away from the sport long enough. Matthew Brenner, a sophomore, kicked a 45-yard field goal... Full story

Gatti's widow awarded $40,000 by Quebec judge

MONTREAL — The widow of late boxing champion Arturo Gatti has been awarded $40,000 to cover legal fees and child care costs. Amanda Rodrigues was seeking $150,000 from the boxer's estate. Superior Court Justice Paul Chaput announced his... Full story

Without Williams sisters, US faces test vs Italy

The Associated Press

REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy — U.S. captain Mary Joe Fernandez has expressed regret over the Williams sisters' decision to skip this weekend's Fed Cup final against Italy. First Venus, then top-ranked Serena told Fernandez they wouldn't make... Full story

Japanese fans celebrate Matsui's MVP performance

TOKYO — Japan nearly came to a standstill as millions watched on TV while Hideki Matsui, the man they know as Godzilla, stomped around New York to lead the Yankees to the World Series title. Matsui became the first Japanese-born player... Full story

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