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New Jacksonville owner has grand plans for Jaguars

JACKSONVILLE (Reuters) - The Jacksonville Jaguars have long been in need of a boost and the struggling National Football League team may have finally found it from an unexpected source, Pakistan-born Shahid Khan.
 

Bills extend deal with wide receiver Johnson

(Reuters) - The Buffalo Bills and top wide receiver Stevie Johnson have agreed on a contract extension, the National Football League team said on Monday.
 

Rangers outlast Bruins

(Reuters) - Derek Stepan scored the game-winner in the final period to ensure the New York Rangers held off the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Sunday and maintained their stranglehold on the Eastern Conference.
 

McIlroy holds off Tiger threat to take top spot

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McIlroy holds off Tiger to take top golf spot

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New season to open early to avoid Presidential clash

(Reuters) - The National Football League (NFL) will kick off the 2012 season a day earlier than usual, on Wednesday September 5, to avoid a clash with President Barack Obama's planned speech to the Democratic National convention the following night.
 

Mayweather, Cotto get royal treatment for title clash

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto have plenty of common. They both wanted to fight Manny Pacquiao but have ended up with a dynamic "Ring Kings" showdown against each other.
 

Patrick, Johnson crash early at Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Five-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and debutant Danica Patrick were involved in a five-car crash on the second lap of the Daytona 500 on Monday that ended their chances of glory early.
 

Cuban outfielder Cespedes to join Oakland A's

(Reuters) - Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has agreed to a four-year, $36 million deal with the Oakland Athletics, according to a report on Major League Baseball's (MLB) website on Monday.
 

Milwaukee's Jackson suspended one game for abusing official

(Reuters) - Milwaukee Bucks forward Stephen Jackson has been suspended one game for verbally abusing an official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner, the National Basketball Association said on Saturday.
 

Rolle wants to join team mates as Super Bowl winner

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - Like most of his team mates, New York Giants defensive back Antrel Rolle has already experienced a Super Bowl.
 

Tigers sign Fielder to $214 million deal: reports

(Reuters) - Three times All-Star first baseman Prince Fielder reportedly has agreed to a nine-year, $214 million contract with the Detroit Tigers, Major League Baseball's website said on Tuesday.
 

Giants and Lincecum reach agreement: report

(Reuters) - Two time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum has reached a verbal agreement with the San Francisco Giants on a two-year, $40.5 million contract, avoiding salary arbitration, Major League Baseball's website said on Tuesday.
 

Wizards fire coach Saunders after dismal start

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Washington Wizards fired coach Flip Saunders on Tuesday after opening the season with a National Basketball Association-worst 2-15 record.
 

Capitals' Ovechkin to skip All-Star Game

(Reuters) - Suspended Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has withdrawn from the National Hockey League's (NHL) annual All-Star Game, saying he did not deserve to be there.
 

Manning tells Giants winning Super Bowl "is business"

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - The New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning gave his team mates some simple advice on how to prepare for next week's Super Bowl against the New England Patriots.
 

Gronkowski fitness a Super Bowl key for Patriots

(Reuters) - The fitness of New England Patriots' tight end Rob Gronkowski is looming as a possible game breaker for the February 5 Super Bowl against the New York Giants.
 

Wilson maintains three shot lead at Humana Challenge

(Reuters) - American Mark Wilson maintained his three-shot lead over his nearest rivals at the Humana Challenge in La Quinta, California, when the delayed third round was completed on Sunday.
 

Wilson wins Humana Challenge by two shots

(Reuters) - Mark Wilson clinched his fifth PGA Tour title by two shots at the Humana Challenge in La Quinta, California, on Sunday, finishing in style with a 10-foot birdie putt at the last.
 

Spain's Rubio turning heads in NBA debut season

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Whether driving the lane or the snow-fallen roads of frigid Minnesota, Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio navigates with a fearless abandonment that's winning over fans and team mates alike in his debut season in the National Basketball Association (NBA).