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MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- David Moyes was given a challenging start to life as Manchester United manager Wednesday, with his new team handed fixtures against Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City in the first five matches of its Premier League title defense....

The sly smile on Erik Spoelstra's lips said it all. If only this once, the Miami coach couldn't wait to field questions....

SANDY, Utah (AP) -- As goaltender Tim Howard looks out from in front of the U.S. net, he likes what he sees: the scoring of striker Jozy Altidore, the ball control of the midfielders and the steadiness of the defense....

Cleveland Indians reliever Vinnie Pestano has a recurring dream. A batter hits a line drive right back up the middle and it's screaming toward his head....

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Nick Vander Tuig scattered four hits over seven-plus innings and UCLA produced just enough offense to defeat North Carolina State 2-1 in the College World Series on Tuesday night....

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Nick Vander Tuig scattered four hits over seven-plus innings and UCLA produced just enough offense to defeat North Carolina State 2-1 in the College World Series on Tuesday night....

SANDY, Utah (AP) -- No amount of tight defense could keep Jozy Altidore from doing what he does best....

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before....

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Home runs are few and far between at the College World Series these days, which made Brian Holberton's first-inning shot all the more important for North Carolina....

ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) -- The U.S. Golf Association is not opposed to inflicting cruel and unusual punishment at its premier championship, so here's something it might want to consider....