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Carson Palmer acquired by Raiders after refusing to play for Bengals
Carson Palmer and the Cincinnati Bengals were in a stalemate with Palmer refusing to play and the Bengals refusing to trade him, until Cincinnati was offered a first round pick in 2012 and second round pick in 2013.
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IndyCar fans, officials mourn Dan Wheldon, search for answers
IndyCar officials have not yet addressed safety concerns about the motor sport, preferring to focus on mourning Dan Wheldon, as condolences continue to pour in from around the globe.
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Bestselling books the week of 10/20/11, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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To fight hunger, donate 'Just One Can'
Tony Marren founded Operation Just One Can to make it easy for Americans to get involved in solving the problem of hunger in the United States.
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Brandon Lloyd leaves Broncos for Rams
Brandon Lloyd was acquired by the St. Louis Rams in the sixth round NFL draft pick.
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Dan Wheldon crash jars IndyCar future
Dan Wheldon death stalls momentum that struggling IndyCar series needed to rebuild in 2012. Now, focus will shift to what caused Dan Wheldon crash.
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St. Louis Cardinals: Inside the Cards' wild ride to the World Series
St. Louis Cardinals: The Cards beat the Milwaukee Brewers 12-6 on Sunday for the National League Championship Series. How did the team recover from a 10.5 game deficit in just one month?
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Dan Wheldon: Death of IndyCar driver rattles 'fearless' racing culture
While IndyCar already plans to introduce a safer car next year, the death of Dan Wheldon is spurring calls for other safety measures, including some introspection on the part of drivers.
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Dan Wheldon IndyCar crash: Were racers driving recklessly?
Dan Weldon's death in a fiery 15-car crash on Sunday has left the motor sports world in shock. Could the crash have been avoided?
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Cities fret over democracy's costs as 'Occupy Wall Street' stretches on
Cities see costs mount as they supply security and other services at Occupy Wall Street demonstrations. What are cities' First Amendment obligations to the protesters?
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Gallery: Repeat contender: Mitt Romney
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Rumors of vice rattle China's Shaolin monastery and the home of kung fu
Shi Yongxin, abbot of China's Shaolin monastery, where kung fu and Zen Buddhism were born, has been attacked by Internet rumors alleging improper behavior. The abbot has long been a controversial figure in China.
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In Pictures: Painted faces
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Theo Epstein to exchange toxic Red Sox for 'cursed' Cubs
Theo Epstein was revered in Boston for helping to bring the city its first World Series since 1918. Now, Theo Epstein is set to try to do the same in Chicago after enduring a disastrous Red Sox season.
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George Mukhobe is Mr. Baseball to kids in East Africa
George Mukhobe coaches Uganda's Little League baseball, which has grown to nearly 1,500 boys and girls across this East African country. Is playing in the Little League World Series next?
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Bestselling books the week of 10/13/11, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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First two weeks of NBA season canceled. Who's affected?
NBA commissioner David Stern announced the cancellation of the new season's first two weeks Monday night. Can NBA owners and the players association come together on a new CBA before more are lost?
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Hank Williams Jr.: His latest song slams Fox News and ESPN
Hank Williams Jr., in a new song, says Fox twisted his words. Last week, ESPN fired Hank Williams Jr. for likening Obama to Hitler.
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Al Davis: a football maverick remembered
During his many years as the coach and chief executive of the Oakland Raiders, Al Davis had one simply stated motto: 'Just win, baby.'
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Fenway 1912
Glenn Stout paints a vivid portrait of a moment in the history of America's favorite pastime.
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Christopher Columbus: Five things you thought you knew about the explorer
It’s Columbus Day – a time when faulty lore about the “discoverer of America” abounds. The myths surrounding the epic voyages of Christopher Columbus are as plentiful as the riches he supposedly discovered. Here are some commonly held beliefs that have endured since, well, 1492.
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Taxpayers grumpy about funding professional sports stadiums
The Minnesota Vikings are facing opposition to the latest plan for a massive-taxpayer funded stadium.
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Baseball's final four head to mid-America league playoffs
For the pundits who saw the Phillies and either the Red Sox or Yankees as the last teams standing, it's worth remembering Yogi Berra's oft-quoted line: "It ain't over till it’s over."
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Tony Parker earns minimum wage in Europe for a good reason
Tony Parker has taken a minimum wage job in France but he says it's a strategic move.
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Jorge Posada, Yankees face tough offseason after playoff elimination
Jorge Posada might have played his final game in a Yankees uniform Thursday night. The Tigers beat Jorge Posada and the Yankees to advance to the American League Championship Series.
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