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Sources: Former North Carolina defensive back Chris Hawkins at center of NCAA probe
 Georgia wide receiver A.J. Green sold his Independence Bowl jersey to a former North Carolina football player who is also at the center of the NCAA's investigation into alleged rules violations in the Tar Heels program.
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Dallas Cowboys, Miles Austin agree to six-year, $54M contract extension
 The Dallas Cowboys and Pro Bowl wide receiver Miles Austin have agreed to a six-year contract extension.
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Source: Chicago Bulls discussing Joakim Noah in deal for Carmelo Anthony
 The Chicago Bulls are interested in a trade for Carmelo Anthony but can't reach an internal consensus on whether Joakim Noah should be included in the deal.
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Saints edge Favre, Vikings to open title defense
 The New Orleans Saints -- the top offense in the league last year -- had just enough in Thursday's opener against the Minnesota Vikings to take a 14-9 lead after three quarters.
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Tom Brady, New England Patriots agree on a 4-year contract extension, according to source close to negotiation
 The Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady agree on a four-year contract extension.
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Giants top Pads, within 1 game of West lead
 Aubrey Huff and Buster Posey each hit a two-run homer and Pat Burrell and Juan Uribe also went yard as the San Francisco Giants beat San Diego 7-3 Thursday night to pull within one game of the NL West-leading Padres.
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2010 U.S. Open: Rafael Nadal, Mikhail Youzhny to meet in semifinals
 Top-seeded Rafael Nadal put a slow start behind him, dealt well with the wind, and beat No. 8 Fernando Verdasco 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 in the first all-Spanish quarterfinal in U.S. Open history.
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Sources: Tennessee facing NCAA investigation
 With its football program already under an NCAA probe, the University of Tennessee is now facing an investigation into its men's basketball program.
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Charles Woodson of Green Bay Packers gets two-year extension
 The Green Bay Packers signed cornerback Charles Woodson to a contract extension through the 2014 season on Thursday, a deal that will likely allow the 2009 AP Defensive Player of the Year to retire as a Packer.
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Nick O'Leary, Jack Nicklaus' grandson, suspended for making obscene gesture
 Dwyer High School tight end Nick O'Leary, one of the nation's top recruits, has been suspended for two games for making an obscene gesture after a contest in Ohio this week.
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