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FSU president lays out pros/cons of Big 12 move

The president of Florida State University says moving the athletic program from the Atlantic Coast Conference to the Big 12 has several drawbacks to be considered.

Harper hits 1st big league HR, leads Nats to win

Bryce Harper is as sentimental about his first big league homer as he is about the rest of the many milestones in his baseball career.

Cruz slam helps Rangers beat Weaver, Angels 13-6

Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz follows through on a grand slam off a pitch from Los Angeles Angels' Jered Weaver in the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The shot scored David Murphy, Adrian Beltre and Michael Young. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)Josh Hamilton’s big bat is done — and headed to the Hall of Fame.

Pettitte’s return to Yankees spoiled by Mariners

New York Yankees starting pitcher Andy Pettitte acknowledges the applauding crowd as he leaves the game during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, May 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Andy Pettitte repeatedly shook his head, smiled and glanced down at the table in the interview room while he tried — in his “aw shucks” manner — to find one thing that made his return to the big leagues feel strange.

Na takes a 1-shot lead at Players Championship

Kevin Na looks at his shot on the eighth green during the third round of the Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass, Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)Kevin Na is slow to pull the trigger, and quick to make fun of himself.

Arcadius dies after winning $150,000 race

Arcadius collapsed and died as he was being cooled down after winning the $150,000 Iroquois Steeplechase at Percy Warner Park on Saturday.

A’s Brandon Inge pounds former Tigers team again

Oakland Athletics' Tommy Milone works against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 11, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)Brandon Inge is putting on a home run derby for all his former teammates to see. The ex-bosses, too.

Gatlin wins 100 at Diamond League meet in Doha

The Americans got the best of their Jamaican rivals in the sprints at the season-opening Diamond League meet in Doha on Friday while the Kenyans outclassed the Ethiopians in the longer distances.

Players, NFL disagree on context of bounty email

FILE - This June 21, 2011 file photo shows NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference at the NFL football owners meetings in Rosemont, Ill. NFL players' union files a grievance challenging Goodell's authority to suspend four current and former New Orleans players who took part in the Saints' bounty program from 2009-11. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)An email from an imprisoned friend of the Saints coaching staff with a postscript saying, “put me down for $5,000″ on Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has become another sore point between players being punished for New Orleans’ bounty system and the NFL.

Poulter, Laird tied at Players Championship

Ian Poulter of England hits from the 16th tee during the first round of the Players Championship golf tournament, Thursday, May 10, 2012, at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)The TPC Sawgrass would seem to be the last golf course where a player can relax.