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AP source: Investigators subpoena UNC's Austin_

Investigators from the North Carolina Secretary of State's office have subpoenaed Tar Heels defensive tackle Marvin Austin, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.

  

Rangers’ ailing Lee returns, team signs Prior_

Cliff Lee returned to the Texas Rangers on Friday after spending the previous two days in Dallas, hoping that a cortisone shot in his ailing back will help him get back to his dominating self.

  

Knee injury ends season for Browns’ Hardesty_

The Browns couldn't wait to see what rookie running back Montario Hardesty could do on the field.

  

Strasburg has Tommy John surgery_

Nationals rookie phenom Stephen Strasburg had reconstructive elbow surgery Friday that could keep him out of the starting rotation until the 2012 season.

  

Tiger struggles to stay in FedEx Cup hunt_

Tiger Woods shoots a 1-over 72, while Zach Johnson and Jason Day beat up on the TPC Boston and beat the rain to share the lead at 8 under in the Deutsche Bank Championship on Friday.

  

Nationwide to Sponsor Nicklaus's Memorial Tournament_

One day after announcing the extension of Deutsche Bank's title-sponsor agreement with the PGA Tour, Commissioner Tim Finchem joined Jack Nicklaus and executives of Nationwide Insurance on Friday to announce that the Columbus, Ohio, company has agreed to become the new presenting sponsor of the Memorial Tournament, replacing Morgan Stanley.

  

It Turns Out That Good Putting Really Is Child's Play_

Eric Alpenfels, the director of instruction at the Pinehurst Golf Academy in North Carolina, has spent hundreds of hours researching how average golfers putt.

  

NHL approves Kovalchuk's second contract with New Jersey Devils_

The NHL has signed off on Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils. Five weeks after rejecting the Russian's landmark 17-year, ...

  

France's woes continue, Spain wins in Euro 2012 qualifying_

While World Cup holder Spain was among the traditional powers to open qualifying for the 2012 European Championship with victories Friday, France ...

  

Steelers have big QB questions in Ben Roethlisberger's 4-game ban_

The Pittsburgh Steelers got one clarification Friday when quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's suspension was reduced from six games to four. Their ...

  

Euro 2012 qualifiers: Group E_

Moldova 2-0 Finland, Sweden 2-0 Hungary, San Marino 0-5 Netherlands

  

Euro 2012 qualifiers: Group F_

Latvia 0-3 Croatia, Greece 1-1 Georgia