at 17:20 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Magistrate sets Dec. 15 date to be ready for trial in ex-players' lawsuit against NFL Films

MINNEAPOLIS - A federal judge has told both sides to be ready for trial by Dec. 15 in a lawsuit filed by former players against NFL Films for using their names and images in films and other promotional materials to market the league's glory days.

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at 16:52 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Sacramento, NBA close to arena financing deal that would keep Kings in capital city

Sacramento's last shot to remain an NBA city appears headed for another overtime.

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at 16:35 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Graham James apologizes to victims, players, hockey community

WINNIPEG - Convicted sex abuser and former junior hockey coach Graham James has apologized to his victims, his former players and the entire Canadian hockey community.

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at 15:28 on February 22, 2012, EST.

High-flying Toronto Raptor DeMar DeRozan has been dunking since sixth grade

TORONTO - DeMar DeRozan was a sixth grader when he soared through the air for his first slam dunk.

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at 15:54 on February 22, 2012, EST.

A look at Graham James, his coaching career and history with the legal system

WINNIPEG - A chronology of Graham James's career and legal history:

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at 16:14 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Olympic star Simon Whitfield swimming, biking and running more than ever

TORONTO - Simon Whitfield may not be getting any younger but, as the veteran triathlete prepares for his fourth Olympics, he's swimming, biking and running more than ever.

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at 15:40 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Judge moves slander lawsuit against Syracuse Univ. and coach Boeheim to Syracuse from NYC

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The defamation lawsuit filed by two former ball boys against Syracuse University and head basketball coach Jim Boeheim will be heard in Syracuse, a judge ruled Wednesday.

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at 15:32 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Dodgers RHP Belisario remained in Venezuela last season due to positive test for cocaine

GLENDALE, Ariz. - Ronald Belisario spent last season in Venezuela instead of with the Los Angeles Dodgers due to visa problems.

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at 15:27 on February 22, 2012, EST.

MSG disciplines radio announcer who used offensive term in describing Lin

NEW YORK, N.Y. - MSG says it has punished a radio announcer who used an offensive term about Knicks guard Jeremy Lin.

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at 13:30 on February 22, 2012, EST.

End of an era? No sign of captain Jason Varitek at Red Sox camp, as Ortiz arrives

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Kelly Shoppach's preparation for his first season as a catcher with the Boston Red Sox includes more than just getting to know the pitching staff. He practically has to learn a different language.

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at 14:51 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Manitoba's Jones closes in on playoff berth at Tournament of Hearts

RED DEER, Alta. - Manitoba's Jennifer Jones was alone in first place at the Canadian women's curling championship after an 8-6 win in an extra end Wednesday over B.C.'s Kelly Scott.

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at 14:21 on February 22, 2012, EST.

British PM David Cameron asks football authorities to provide action plan to tackle racism

LONDON - British Prime Minister David Cameron asked England's football leaders on Wednesday to provide an action plan to banish the recent re-emergence of racism in the national sport.

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