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Thursday, February 28, 2013  Pitcher Jake Westbrook has left the St. Louis Cardinals' game against the Miami Marlins with a bruised left knee and outfielder Carlos Beltran has departed with a bruised right toe.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Mizzou basketball coach Frank Haith receives notice of allegations from NCAA.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Missouri athletics director Mike Alden says the NCAA's move to review its own investigation into possible recruiting violations at Miami "raises lots of questions."

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  A review of the NCAA investigation could take seven to ten days.

Friday, February 18, 2011  Dave Duerson, a four-time Pro Bowl safety who played on Super Bowl winners with the Chicago Bears and New York Giants, has died. He was 50.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  LeBron James has a message: "I'm back to playing LeBron James basketball."

Thursday, January 13, 2011  One day after tweaking Cleveland owner Dan Gilbert and the Cavaliers on Twitter during the most lopsided loss in his former team's history, James explained he wasn't making fun of the Cavs.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010  More viewers tuning into NBA games, and it's not just fascination with Miami Heat.

Thursday, December 16, 2010  Jets suspend assistant coach Alosi indefinitely after new info on tripping revealed

Monday, December 13, 2010  Dolphins cornerback Nolan Carroll was tripped by the New York Jets' strength and conditioning coach on the sideline while covering a punt in the third quarter of Miami's 10-6 victory Sunday.

Friday, December 03, 2010  Heat Is On: LeBron James ignores boos, taunts, leads Miami to 118-90 win in homecoming.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  APNewsBreak: Broncos receiver had gambling problem, was in debt when he committed suicide.

Friday, November 19, 2010  Bears hand injury-plagued Dolphins 16-0 defeat, Miami's second home shutout in 40 years

Wednesday, October 06, 2010  The Big 3 were together for merely three minutes. LeBron James and Chris Bosh more than picked up the slack after Dwyane Wade's preseason debut came to a quick end.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  Different uniform. Same LeBron James. The NBA's two-time reigning MVP had his first full practice with the Miami Heat on Tuesday, barking out commands more loudly than any of his teammates.