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A Falcons player gets on the good side of PETA (AP)

AP - Here's a change in Atlanta: A Falcons player showing some love for animals.

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Griffey stays with Mariners for 2010 (AP)

AP - Junior's back in Seattle, one more time.

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Varitek exercises option to remain with Red Sox (AP)

AP - Catcher Jason Varitek has exercised his $3 million option to stay with the Boston Red Sox. Source

Jordan taps Wade to wear 25th anniversary shoe (AP)

AP - Dwyane Wade pleaded for years to join the Jordan Brand family, wanting to wear the shoe his idol made famous.

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NBA TV companion gives web help to TV game viewers (AP)

AP - The NBA wants to help fans watching games on TV follow along on their computer. Source

Bills WR Owens misses practice due to injury (AP)

AP - Terrell Owens missed practice Wednesday because of a strained hip, and his status is unclear for Buffalo's game at Tennessee on Sunday.

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Roof lowered onto 2012 Olympic swimming venue (AP)

AP - The architectural showpiece of the 2012 London Olympics is taking shape after the wave-shaped roof of the aquatics center was lowered into place.

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Boyle's late goal lifts Sharks over Predators (AP)

AP - Dan Boyle scored with a minute left in the third period to lift the San Jose Sharks to a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

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5 Razorbacks suspended for opener (AP)

AP - The University of Arkansas suspended five players Tuesday, including three athletes identified in a rape complaint that did not result in charges, for violating unspecified team rules. Source

O'Grady given all clear to leave hospital (AFP)

AFP - Australian cycling star Stuart O'Grady was cleared to leave hospital later on Wednesday after his collapse in the wake of a 'hot lap' of the Valencia MotoGP circuit on Sunday according to Cycling Australia.

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