Stories by Steve Watts

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    Actor still grappling with pitch Wrestling is bringing out its heavyweights in its efforts to remain an Olympic sport.

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    Not easy to rhyme Ivanovic Choosing to chomp down on an opponent has earned Liverpool’s Luis Suarez a 10-match ban from English soccer authorities and some bit…

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    It’s possible this will be the rare NFL Draft where no quarterbacks or running backs are taken in the first round, though some quarterback-starved team is liab…

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    But can he plie, releve and saute?

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    Originality, Cubs’ titles still lacking The Chicago Cubs found a severed goat’s head at Wrigley Field on Wednesday.

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    In Green Bay, he could have led ceremony A Milwaukee couple will never forget who shot the photos of their surprise marriage proposal during a chance encounter…

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    The King’s English calls for legibility Arnold Palmer is considered the king of autographs among players on the PGA Tour for his efforts to make sure every fan…

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    Fishy smell still around the Marlins Bloomberg News columnist Jonathan Mahler believes he knows who the worst owner in sports is.

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    Romo keeps Cowboys off QB carousel Adam Schein of NFL.com has a good reason for believing the Dallas Cowboys made the right move in paying Tony Romo “like the …

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    Leave the dufnering to the pros Professional golfer Jason Dufner was sitting in a classroom with children for a charity event when he leaned against a wall and…

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    Hey, NFL, just wait your turn Tracee Hamilton of The Washington Post doesn’t think much of the NFL’s concerns about having to move the Super Bowl champion Balt…

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    Emmitt: NFL not using head The NFL’s all-time leading rusher thinks a proposed rule that would penalize running backs for plowing into defenders with the crown…

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    Fans vote to pig out on Bacos Ask baseball fans what they want to eat, end up with a bacon taco shell.

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    We thought telemarketers were real pain Give Buffalo Bills General Manager Buddy Nix credit: He sure knows how to go along with a prank.

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    Lead dog eats, leaves no scraps Martin Buser completed the first half of the Iditarod Dog Sled Race “almost eight hours” ahead of his nearest competitor, Lance…

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    $1 million might not be enough?

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    No ransom needed for Mr. Sausage The case of the missing sausage is closed.

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    Rodman an ambassador for the U.S.?

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    Obama’s game not that rough Tiger Woods delivered a “State of the Game” on President Barack Obama’s golfing prowess, and the news wasn’t all bad.

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    Knuckleball as hard to catch as hit Toronto catcher J.P. Arencibia has been preparing to catch knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, working with the Cy Young Award winne…

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    Almost everyone misses him There is no telling how many get-well wishes Mariano Rivera has received while recovering from knee surgery. But at least 608 of the…

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    NASCAR chivalry put to true test Danica Patrick’s admission Friday that she and fellow NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. are a couple, had fellow drivers wonde…

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    Bacon bits sweet idea in theory Even Texas Motor Speedway knows that everything is better with bacon.

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    Can’t win, but Peyton still hunting Peyton Manning is taking out his frustrations with a killing spree.

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    Some losses hurt more than others No other tournament has brought Tim Clark an equal measure of big payoffs and big problems like the Sony Open.

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    McCarron’s gal stealing QB’s glory Alabama’s rout of Notre Dame for its second consecutive national championship has been overshadowed in part by a new breakou…

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    Olympian dips toe into reality pool Olympic champion swimmer Ryan Lochte is diving into the world of reality television with a six-episode series debuting in A…

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    Other guy gets ink most times Apparently New York Jets Coach Rex Ryan had a good reason to stick with Mark Sanchez at quarterback despite being criticized for …

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    Ink may be in, however Vick is not Buffalo Bills defensive end Shawne Merriman is showing off his tattoos as a model for PETA to encourage people not to wear n…

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    Everyone checks out early here Associated Press columnist Jim Litke doesn’t think much of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s warning to players in October that t…

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    Ishikawa gets Woods treatment Some golfers have great relationships with their national media. Japan’s Ryo Ishikawa is “treated like a rock star” by the Japane…

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    Cowboys tackling sensitivity Dallas Cowboys Coach Jason Garrett wants to be more sensitive... at least concerning public appearances by defensive tackle Josh B…

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    How about a windmill on No. 13?

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    Make your own jokes about this The idea that NFL players might use Viagra to gain an edge on the field left Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs practically i…

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    Losing out a winning proposition Alabama Coach Nick Saban doesn’t think Florida should benefit from not playing in the SEC Championship Game, like his team did…

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    At least terrorists didn’t win The Grey Cup, which is awarded yearly to the CFL champion, has a rich and colorful history that includes being lost, forgotten, …

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    Ties may bind, but also baffle San Francisco 49ers safety Dashon Goldson didn’t know what to make of his team’s 24-24 tie with the St. Louis Rams on Sunday bec…

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    Golfer can’t leave leaf issue alone A week after Blayne Barber easily advanced from the first stage of qualifying school, the former Walker Cup player turned o…

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    Blowout might do the trick Clint Bowyer is third in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship, trailing the leader, Jimmie Johnson, by 26 points heading into t…

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    One should think, then speak, Dan Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert wishes he could take back that guarantee about winning an NBA title before LeBron James.

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    You like Rice-filled burritos?

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    Sherman, Seahawks not mad bro Richard Sherman said he has no regrets over the strong comments and messages from his Twitter account following the Seattle Seaha…

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    Everyone not OK with KC There was a time when sports fans in Kansas City, Mo., were considered among the best in sports, when Kauffman Stadium was the place to…

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    Encore lands streaker time behind bars Batman made an appearance on the field at Sunday’s Baltimore Ravens game. Well, at least his shorts and cape did, on a s…

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    Fans prefer their sacks over cereal The Buffalo Bills certainly love their cereal.

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    Keep the soap handy, just in case Florida offensive coordinator Brent Pease found himself apologizing after the Gators’ season opener.

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    No place for Trojans billboard A billboard not far from UCLA’s campus that featured Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley was covered over Tuesday, one …

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    Clemens one for the ages When 50-year-old Roger Clemens pitches for the Sugar Land Skeeters on Saturday night, he’ll join a line of athletes who competed when …

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    Griffin III isn’t hard to figure Can’t get enough of quarterback Robert Griffin III?

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