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Anderson apologizes for remarks_

Former Browns quarterback Derek Anderson has apologized after saying Cleveland fans "don't deserve a winner" following his release.

  

Hoyas rout South Florida; No. 1 Syracuse next_

Austin Freeman and Greg Monroe scored 16 points each, and No. 22 Georgetown built a big first-half lead before handling everything South Florida star Dominique Jones could offer in a 69-49 victory Wednesday in the Big East tournament.

  

Pistons' Rodney Stuckey cleared for exercise_

The Detroit Pistons say three doctors have cleared Rodney Stuckey for exercise after a heart evaluation.

  

Garciaparra retires as member of Boston Red Sox_

Nomar Garciaparra has retired as a member of the Boston Red Sox.

  

Freshman Saadia Doyle has Howard women's basketball thinking big_

Howard redshirt freshman forward Saadia Doyle is the kind of person who likes to write down her goals. But before the season began, her list seemed a bit ambitious for a newcomer who sat out last season with an injury.

  

Vikings on verge of accord with Tomlinson?_

LaDainian Tomlinson will likely sign with the Vikings if an agreement on playing time and money can be reached, according to beat writer Judd Zulgad.

  

Kurt Warner: Ravens get a new Ray Lewis in Anquan Boldin_

Retired Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner was mulling a return to football Tuesday as a network analyst in the fall. Warner showed why ...

  

Bastareaud one of two French changes_

Mathieu Bastareaud will be on the bench when France continue their bid for an Six Nations grand slam against Italy on Sunday.

  

Troussier to lead Ivory Coast at World Cup_

Ivory Coast turn to Frenchman Philippe Troussier to take charge of the side for this year's World Cup in South Africa. Currently acting as general manager for Japanese side FC Ryukyu, Troussier is offered the job until the end of the World Cup.

  

Janka wins final downhill to lead World Cup_

Switzerland's Carlo Janka wins the downhill at Garmisch-Partenkirchen to go back to the top of the overall World Cup standings.

  

Sports of The Times: St. John’s Takes an Opener, With No Fight From UConn_

St. John’s gets to play another day in the Big East tournament. And Connecticut does not. Both good.

  

Chiefs sign free agent Jones_

The Kansas City Chiefs sign free agent running back Thomas Jones in a move that will bolster the Chiefs' running game.