Woods says he lets family down
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Tiger Woods said he let his family down with "transgressions" he regrets "with all of my heart," and that he will deal with his personal life behind closed doors. His statement Wednesday follows a cover story in Us Weekly magazine that reports a Los Angeles cocktail waitress claims she had a 31-month affair with the world's No. 1 golfer.
Allen Iverson signs with 76ers again
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dust off the No. 3 jersey. Allen Iverson is with the 76ers again. Team president Ed Stefanski announced the signing Wednesday on the team's Web site. Iverson is expected to make his debut Monday at home against the Denver Nuggets.
Browns' Pool out with concussion
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns starting safety Brodney Pool's season could be over and his career is in jeopardy after sustaining another concussion in Sunday's loss to Cincinnati. Pool, a five-year veteran, sustained at least his fourth known concussion in the third quarter against the Bengals. Coach Eric Mangini said Pool's status "is not looking very positive."
FSU's Bobby Bowden to end 44-year coaching career
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Bobby Bowden orchestrated one of the great runs in college football, building Florida State into a powerhouse that produced two national titles, dozens of All-Americans and some of the most memorable missed field goals ever. Bowden said Tuesday he will end his 44-year coaching career after the Seminoles play in a bowl game. Bowden was done in by a combination of off-field woes, too many defeats and coach-in-waiting Jimbo Fisher ready to take over.
Talk of Tiger buzzing at tournament
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — His interview over, Padraig Harrington was leaving the media center at the Chevron World Challenge when he passed Lee Westwood and offered some help. "Would you like to know what questions are being asked?" Harrington said.
FIFA: No extra refs at WCup, investigates Henry
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — FIFA rejected the use of extra match officials at the 2010 World Cup on Wednesday, instead opening a disciplinary case against France's Thierry Henry for a hand ball in the World Cup playoff against Ireland. Henry's hand ball in the World Cup playoff led to a goal and eliminated Ireland. The uproar following the non-call helped prompt Wednesday's emergency meeting of its executive committee ahead of the World Cup draw in South Africa.
Young RBs will highlight War for the Roses
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Both are young and wily, undersized and underestimated. Two of the Pac-10's best running backs, Oregon State's Jacquizz Rodgers and Oregon's LaMichael James, face off on the field for the first time Thursday in the Civil War.
Fitzpatrick's fearless play sparks Bills offense
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — For the first time since taking over as the Buffalo Bills interim coach, Perry Fewell didn't find it necessary to announce his starting quarterback. That decision is a given: Fewell's sticking with Ryan Fitzpatrick.
France not seeded for World Cup draw
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — France will not be a seeded team for Friday's World Cup draw, meaning Les Bleus could face powerful teams such as Brazil or Spain in the group stage. Host South Africa will be seeded in Group A and open the World Cup at Soccer City on June 11. The United States will be in a group with one of the seeded teams, a European team and a team from either Africa or South America.
AD begins contacting candidates for Notre Dame job
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick could be hitting the road soon to find a replacement for fired coach Charlie Weis. Swarbrick said Tuesday night that he has started contacting candidates about the job and the search could take him out of town as early as Wednesday. He wouldn't comment on any of the names widely reported as possible replacements for Weis or give any other details about the search process.
