CINCINNATI - The NFL suspended Cincinnati Bengals reserve linebacker Darryl Blackstock for the next four games on Tuesday because he used a performance-enhancing substance. More »
FRANKFURT, Germany - The German cycling federation has begun proceedings aimed at banning Stefan Schumacher after confirming Tuesday that the Tour de France stage winner tested positive for blood doping before and during the July race. More »
ARCADIA, Calif. - Horses pre-entered in the 14 Breeders' Cup races to be run Oct. 24-25 at Santa Anita will face drug testing ahead of racing's richest event. More »
STOCKHOLM (AFP) - - David Nalbandian is prepared to miss a chance at the season-ending Masters Cup in Shanghai in order to help Argentina try and win the first Davis Cup in the country's history. More »
LONDON - Olympic organizers intend to "bear down" on costs in the wake of the global financial crisis and do everything possible to avoid overruns on the $17 billion budget for the 2012 Summer Games. More »
PARIS (AFP) - - Former European champions AC Milan were among the big names looking with optimism towards possible UEFA Cup glory after landing in a comparatively manageable group following Tuesday's draw. More »
NEW YORK - New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera had surgery Tuesday on his right shoulder and is expected to resume throwing in three months, a month ahead of spring training. More »
LONDON - Mayor Boris Johnson says authorities must speed up planning for security at London's 2012 Olympic games. More »
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Former test wicketkeeper batsman Ijaz Butt has been appointed the new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, a PCB official said on Tuesday. More »
CHICAGO - They rushed toward the mound, these remarkable Rays, and immediately formed a circle. More »

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