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Ernie Banks statue getting a makeover
Ernie Banks statue getting a makeover

PEORIA, Ill. — A statute of "Mr. Cub" is getting a makeover at Bradley University.

Bradley replaces Paterno as Penn State coach Bradley replaces Paterno as Penn State coach

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — New Penn State coach Tom Bradley says he is replacing Joe Paterno with “very mixed emotions.”
Three-time Japanese batting champ added to free-agent pool

The Tokyo Yakult Swallows announced Thursday they will post three-time Central League batting champion Norichika Aoki.
Landis convicted in France over doping lab hacking Landis convicted in France over doping lab hacking

NANTERRE, France — A French court has convicted American cyclist Floyd Landis in absentia for his role in hacking into the computers of a French doping lab.
Barber set for bigger role down stretch Barber set for bigger role down stretch

Things must be going good for the Bears. Marion Barber’s coming out of his shell, sort of.
Officials on trail of men who kidnapped Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos at gunpoint Officials on trail of men who kidnapped Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos at gunpoint

CARACAS, Venezuela -- Officials said Thursday they have found the vehicle used by armed men who abducted Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos, a case that highlights a sharp rise in kidnappings in Venezuela.
Woods opens with 68 in Australian Open Woods opens with 68 in Australian Open

SYDNEY — Tiger Woods shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday in the Australian Open, leaving him three shots behind first-round leader Jarrod Lyle.
Daly hits 6 balls in water, walks off course Daly hits 6 balls in water, walks off course

SYDNEY -- Two-time major winner John Daly left Australian Open organizers “bitter and disappointed” after walking off the course in the middle of his opening round Thursday.

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