NANCY ARMOUR

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On to Sochi: Americans need solid finish at worlds

Ashley Wagner knows all too well the importance of U.S. results at the next two world championships.

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Loss, death make for a season unlike any other

The house at the end of the block was fast taking on the feel of a shrine when Joe Paterno stepped into the crisp November night with his wife, Sue, by his side. Students had gathered on the lawn, some carrying hand-lettered signs, many near tears and all of them confused, sad and angry.

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Packers done in by mistakes, Giants in 37-20 loss

The Green Bay Packers walked off the field for the final time this season to a chorus of chants of "Let's Go, Giants!"

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Test event gives gymnasts 1 last chance at London

The British men are getting a do-over.

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Wambach handily wins Female Athlete of the Year

With the final seconds ticking down and the Americans on the verge of their earliest exit ever from the Women's World Cup, Abby Wambach kept waving her index finger at her teammates.

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Top 25 Women's Capsules

Brittney Griner scored 12 of her 25 points during a closing run that pushed top-ranked Baylor past No. 2 Connecticut 66-61 on Sunday night.

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Kuechly would prefer win to ACC record for tackles

Records mean little to Luke Kuechly unless they come with a win.

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Gray rushes for TD, No. 24 Irish hold off BC 16-14

Jonas Gray rushed for a touchdown, David Ruffer kicked three field goals and No. 24 Notre Dame recovered an onside kick with just under 2 minutes to play to hold off Boston College 16-14 on Saturday.

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Scandal leaves Paterno's reputation in tatters

A half-century in the making, Joe Paterno's impeccable reputation was shattered in a matter of days.

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After week's turmoil Penn State finally plays

The Penn State players left the field with their heads bowed, the fans mostly silent.

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Trusted assistant cause of Paterno's downfall

Once considered Joe Paterno's heir apparent, Jerry Sandusky instead became the man who brought him down.

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Paterno's resignation leaves players shocked, sad

Joe Paterno was in tears, his players in shock.

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Notre Dame runs over Navy with 56-14 victory

Notre Dame needed less than two minutes to make a week's worth of problems — heck, maybe a season's worth — disappear.

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Golden boy: Leyva caps sharp gym worlds for US

Danell Leyva's parallel bars routine was practically flawless, certainly the best he'd ever done.

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Britain finishes 8th, qualifies for London Games

The British gymnasts are headed to London.

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APNewsBreak: Liukin says she's going for London

Olympic champion Nastia Liukin is done being a spectator.

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Injured gymnast Sacramone gets record 10th medal

Alicia Sacramone won a record 10th medal at the world gymnastics championships without setting foot on the floor.

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Britain will have to go to 2nd Olympic qualifier

The British men will have to take the long route to the London Olympics.

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Deaths in recent races prompt USA Triathlon review

USA Triathlon is creating a task force to determine if anything more can be done to prevent deaths such as those that occurred at recent races in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Louisville, Ky.

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Love and Olazabal like what they see at Medinah

Ryder Cup captains Davis Love III and Jose Maria Olazabal liked what they saw at Medinah Country Club, including the shortened No. 15.

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Johnson looks at big picture in missing world team

Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson is headed for Guadalajara, Mexico, not Tokyo.

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After big win, Thompson hopes to be tour regular

Golf's latest female phenom has no interest in teeing it up with the guys.

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Ogilvy wins twice by finishing 3rd at BMW

Geoff Ogilvy was the big winner at the BMW Championships.

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No. 7 Badgers overpower NIllinois 49-7

Russell Wilson threw for 347 yards and three scores, Montee Ball rushed for another two touchdowns and No. 7 Wisconsin piled up more than 600 yards of total offense Saturday in a 49-7 rout of Northern Illinois at Soldier Field.

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Players not thrilled with early tee times at BMW

Add pro golfers to the list of folks annoyed with Notre Dame these days.

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