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Sources: Ben Roethlisberger to ask NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to reduce suspension
In Friday's meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Ben Roethlisberger's representatives will ask the commissioner to reduce the six-game suspension by at least three games, sources with knowledge of upcoming proceedings told ESPN's Sal Paolantonio.

Teams in discussions about trading for Matt Leinart, sources say
The Bills, Raiders and Giants have had discussions about trading for the Cardinals' Matt Leinart, league sources tell ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

49ers coach Mike Singletary separates Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree
Mike Singletary had to separate tight end Vernon Davis and wide receiver Michael Crabtree after the players got into a heated discussion at practice Wednesday.

Arizona Cardinals sign defensive tackle Darnell Dockett to contract extension
The Arizona Cardinals have signed defensive tackle Darnell Dockett to a contract extension.

NFL makes adjustments with umpire positioning
The NFL will move umpires back to their old spots during the final five minutes of Thursday's preseason games.

Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant wants to play in preseason finale, but won't
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Dez Bryant wants to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Miami Dolphins at Cowboys Stadium, but understands why he can't.

Players, coaches with the most to gain or lose in Week 1
From rookie quarterbacks to coaches on the hot seat, Mark Schlabach looks at the players, coaches and teams who have the most to gain -- or lose -- in Week 1.

Navy Midshipmen quarterback Ricky Dobbs has leadership aura
Leadership is a given at the United States Naval Academy. Even in that crowd, amid a locker room of future Naval and Marine Corps officers, quarterback Ricky Dobbs stands out.

Big Ten Conference to split Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan Wolverines, sources say
The expanded Big Ten will place Ohio State and Michigan into different divisions. The conference announced its divisional breakdown Wednesday night, though neither division has been named.

Sources: Tar Heels to face multiple suspensions; Marvin Austin suspended indefinitely
North Carolina coach Butch Davis has suspended defensive tackle Marvin Austin indefinitely for violating team rules.

Bob Stoops: Forgive athletes who expose agents
Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops suggests giving amnesty to college athletes who expose shady agents.

Alabama Crimson Tide's Mark Ingram will be back soon, Nick Saban says
Alabama coach Nick Saban says Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram was playing the best football of his Crimson Tide career before his injury.

Baseball Tonight Clubhouse
Even the best teams in baseball have some flaws, things that should cause them concern as they chug toward October. Buster Olney waves some red flags.

Giants' Lincecum ends career-worst 5-game skid
Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second base on a wild pitch and throwing error in the eighth inning, helping Tim Lincecum end a career-worst five-start skid in the San Francisco Giants' 2-1 victory over Colorado on Wednesday night.

Rob Dibble will no longer work as TV analyst for Washington Nationals
The Nationals say Rob Dibble will no longer work as a TV analyst for the team's games, a split that comes after the former reliever made comments critical of rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg.

Chapman gets first big league win as Reds roll
Left-hander Aroldis Chapman hit 103 mph on the radar gun during another sizzling inning and then got his first big-league win when the Reds rallied for a 6-1 victory over the Brewers.

Rangers' Cliff Lee returns to Texas, has back discomfort examined
Rangers' Cliff Lee returns to Texas to have back pain examined

Konerko plays hero in Manny's White Sox debut
Manny Ramirez made his White Sox debut but Paul Konerko was the hero with a game-winning homer in the eighth.

NBA Rookie Rankings: The Big 5
David Thorpe breaks down the five best rookies and updates the progress on other first-rounders.

Lethargic U.S. team dominates Tunisia at worlds
Eric Gordon scored 21 points and the United States pulled away after a sluggish first half to beat Tunisia 92-57 on Thursday in its final game of pool play at the world championship.

2010 FIBA World Championship roundup: Nenad Krstic returns from suspension, leads Serbia
Nenad Krstic returned from a three-game suspension for a brawl and had a double-double in Serbia's 94-79 victory over Australia at the basketball world championship.

Boston Celtics to re-sign guard Delonte West
The Boston Celtics will re-sign guard Delonte West.

Carlos Boozer has lofty goals for Chicago Bulls
Carlos Boozer is thinking big in his first season with the Bulls.

New Denver Nuggets front office focusing on Carmelo Anthony
Now that the Denver Nuggets have their management team in place, they're developing a strategy to keep All-Star Carmelo Anthony in powder blue and gold.