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ITF confirms 1-year ban for Wickmayer, Malisse

ITF confirms 1-year ban for Wickmayer, Malisse

The International Tennis Federation has confirmed a one-year suspension for Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse.

New Nov 07, 2009 | 9:40 am

Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBC

Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBC

Tiger Woods stalled with pars. Phil Mickelson poured it on with birdies.

Nov 07, 2009 | 6:35 am

Twins swap Gomez for Brewers' Hardy

Twins swap Gomez for Brewers' Hardy

The Milwaukee Brewers finally gave J.J. Hardy the change of scenery he had been expecting and reunited the unhappy shortstop with an old friend in the process.

Nov 07, 2009 | 4:40 am

Ramirez to return to Dodgers next season

Manny Ramirez is coming back to the Dodgers next season.

Nov 07, 2009 | 4:35 am

Report: Lincecum has agreement on pot charge

Report: Lincecum has agreement on pot charge

San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has an agreement with a prosecutor in his home state of Washington that could settle his misdemeanor marijuana charge, The Columbian reported Friday.

Nov 07, 2009 | 4:30 am

Yanks' Damon wants to return; will explore options

Yanks' Damon wants to return; will explore options

Johnny Damon soaked it all in as he shared a float with first-timers Nick Swisher and Jerry Hairston Jr. for the New York Yankees' championship parade through the Canyon of Heroes on Friday. The whole scene made him a little wistful.

Nov 07, 2009 | 4:30 am

A-J ready for Pana

The Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats will make the long trip to Pana on Saturday to face off against the Panthers in the second round of the IHSA Class 3A playoffs.

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Du Quoin will try to stop Rockets' offensive attack

The Du Quoin Indians travel to Tolono Unity today for a 1 p.m. Class 3A matchup in the prep football playoffs. The Indians will earn their sixth trip to the quarterfinals this decade if they can defeat the Rockets.

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Hornets hope to keep rolling

The Nashville Hornets have won three games in a row and host Auburn today at 1:30 p.m. in the second round of the prep football playoffs.

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Fairfield hosts top-seeded Goreville

A pair of teams from closed conferences lock horns today as top-seeded Greenville travels to The Trainyard for a Class 3A second-round matchup with Fairfield at 1:30 p.m.

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PEORIA-RICHWOODS AT MARION

Peoria-Richwoods Knights

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Marion ready for Peoria-Richwoods

The Peoria-Richwoods Knights head south to take on the Marion Wildcats in the Class 5A playoffs at 4 p.m. today.

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Evans tries to show former coach extra work paid off

Evans tries to show former coach extra work paid off

CARBONDALE - Nick Evans spent almost as much time off the court with Rodney Watson as on it in his two years with Southern Illinois University's men's basketball program.

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SIU women take on Div. III runner-up

CARBONDALE - After taking down a nationally ranked Division II team from a year ago in Quincy, Southern Illinois University's women's basketball team will now test its mettle against Division III runner-up Washington (Mo.) University 6:05 p.m. today at SIU Arena.

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Salukis fall to Wichita State

Salukis fall to Wichita State

CARBONDALE - The Southern Illinois University volleyball team pushed Wichita State to the limit in the first set but couldn't get over the finish line, falling to the Shockers in straight sets, 29-27, 25-16, 25-20, in a key Missouri Valley Conference matchup on Faculty Appreciation Night …

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Karim, Minett hold key to MVFC championship today

Karim, Minett hold key to MVFC championship today

Valley Football Conference title. McIntosh has more rushing touchdowns (two) than passing (one), and could be the nation's second-leading rusher's best friend against the nation's top rushing defense.

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Richardson ready to defend cross country title

Senior Margo Richardson will be running in her last high school cross country race today in Peoria. She will be defending her state Class 2A cross country title.

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Logan mauls New Creations

CARTERVILLE - Five players scored in double figures Friday as the John A. Logan College men's basketball team crusied to a 98-51 win over New Creations Academy out of Richmond, Ind., in opening round play of the Logan Invitational.

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Roy scores 24 to lift new-look Blazers over Spurs

Roy scores 24 to lift new-look Blazers over Spurs

Brandon Roy had 24 points and five rebounds, Steve Blake added 15 points and the Portland Trail Blazers got a lift from their new-look lineup in a 96-84 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

Nov 07, 2009 | 12:35 am

Bo Bae Song leads Mizuno Classic

South Korea's Bo Bae Song birdied the final hole for a 7-under 65 and a one-stroke lead in the Mizuno Classic.

Nov 07, 2009 | 12:35 am

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