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`Pacman' enters no-contest plea

LANDOVER, Md. - Days removed from burying teammate Sean Taylor, and without the benefit of a full practice, the Washington Redskins won behind a backup quarterback who last completed a pass in 2004.

Still not likely Dodgers will trade for Santana

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - While the flexibility created by the addition of free-agent center fielder Andruw Jones increases the likelihood the Dodgers will acquire an additional starting pitcher this winter, it probably won't suddenly thrust them back into the Johan Santana sweepstakes.

Bonds' appearance may cause a frenzy

SAN FRANCISCO - From Patty Hearst to the Jonestown Massacre, the Phillip Burton Federal Building has hosted its share of high-profile trials over the years.

Kidd: I'm not `on strike'

Jason Kidd insisted a migraine caused him to miss a New Jersey Nets game, brushing aside reports he was staging a personal one-day strike to induce a trade or force a new contract.

Arizona's Olson out for season

Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson said Thursday night he would extend his leave of absence through the end of this season, citing undisclosed family matters that require his attention.

Eyeing some early favorites for Derby

Picking a Kentucky Derby winner in mid-April, less than a month before the race, is tough enough. Trying to handicap the Run for the Roses in early December, when many of the contenders have not even raced, is near impossible.

USC's Rivers will stay off sore ankle

USC returns to practice for the first time today since its victory over UCLA, but All-American linebacker Keith Rivers is unlikely to participate after he reinjured his sprained ankle.

Now, will Dodgers' Jones be a big hit?

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Dodgers officials left the winter meetings Thursday confident they had addressed one of the club's top three needs by agreeing to terms with free-agent center fielder Andruw Jones on a two-year, $36.2 million contract.