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Katarina Witt takes bigger role in Munich 2018 bid (AP)
September 9, 2010
AP - Stung by a lingering land dispute with farmers and the sudden resignation of its CEO for health reasons, Munich is relying on figure skating great Katarina Witt to lift the city's bid for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Homestead-Miami off 2011 IndyCar schedule (AP)
September 9, 2010AP - Homestead-Miami Speedway is off the 2011 Indy Racing League schedule, a decision that some of the series' top drivers are not thrilled about.
Gillis takes the long way to the BMW Championship (AP)
September 9, 2010
AP - Living off fast food and pocket change as you chase a dream from one small tour stop to another is easy — romantic, even — when you're young and have no responsibilities.
Djokovic out to spoil Federer-Nadal dream US Open final (AFP)
September 9, 2010
AFP - There's a buzz around the US Open about the possibility of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer playing in Sunday's final at the only Grand Slam event where they have never met in the championship match.
Crosby homers as Penguins take batting practice (AP)
September 9, 2010AP - If the Pittsburgh Pirates need an answer to their power-hitting problems, maybe they can find it across town in Penguins star Sidney Crosby.
Basso, Sanchez headline ProTour's North American debut (Reuters)
September 9, 2010Reuters - Giro d'Italia champion Ivan Basso and Olympic road race champion Samuel Sanchez are among the big names competing in Canada this week as the ProTour arrives on North American soil for the first time.
Harris and Pryor embracing chance to match skills (AP)
September 9, 2010
AP - Jacory Harris and Terrelle Pryor were introduced a couple years ago by a mutual friend on a phone call, the two quarterbacks quickly becoming confidants.
Lakers' Barnes booked on domestic violence charge (AP)
September 9, 2010
AP - Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, Sacramento County authorities said Wednesday.
Rookie Luebke leads Padres past Dodgers (AP)
September 9, 2010
AP - Rookie Cory Luebke struck out seven in six sparkling innings, Luis Durango hit a key two-run single and the San Diego Padres added to their lead in the NL West with a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.
Colts claim OL, put Ugoh on wavied-injured (AP)
September 9, 2010AP - Last year, Tony Ugoh lost his starting job. On Wednesday, he was simply out of a job.
