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PSU trustees criticize Paterno response

Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State trustees say they decided to oust Joe Paterno in


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Tough DBs set tone for Niners

The change in the San Francisco 49ers’ attitude this season might be most evident when the defensive backs gather in a team meeting room each week to watch the highlight video from the previous game.

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Ravens seek more consistency on O

Associated Press OWINGS MILLS, Md. For the Baltimore Ravens, the term “balanced attack” usually


Wes Welker overlooked as Patriots’ TEs excel

Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. The question seemed to blind-side Tom Brady and he reacted


Insects bug Serena Down Under

Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia If anything, it was the insects buzzing around Rod Laver


Pens, Malkin defeat Carolina in shootout

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Evgeni Malkin doesn’t necessarily go out on the ice with a game


Giants’ Nicks an elite WR

Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. While fans in San Francisco have been celebrating “The


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Cavs can’t finish off Golden St.

Monta Ellis’ jersey was splattered with blood and his nose was cut and swollen.

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Colts fire Jim Caldwell as coach

Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Jim Caldwell endured everything thrown at him during his first two


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San Francisco’s treat? Being home

Green Bay’s stunning loss to the Giants gives 49ers a home game for the NFC championship

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Henderson’s shot propels ESV past Struthers

In a game whose outcome wasn’t resolved until the final moments, the Erie Strong Vincent boys’ basketball team defeated Struthers 62-60 on Monday.


Nadal has new injury; Federer has no hard feelings

Associated Press melbourne, australia Rafael Nadal sat in his hotel room in “unbelievable


National Hockey League roundup | Monday’s games

Red Wings 5, Sabres 0 DETROIT Henrik Zetterberg scored the first of Detroit’s three goals in the


Irving plays well (again) as Cavaliers top Bobcats

Associated Press Charlotte, n.c. Rookie Kyrie Irving is making the transition from college to


Even with all the points, Niners’ D set the tone in win over New Orleans

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO With New Orleans poised to score on its opening possession,