Ben Glicksman: More than a dark horse? Sizing up K-State's chances at Oklahoma

Kansas State's Collin Klein is completing 72.9 percent of his passes through three games in 2012, a vast improvement from his 57.3 percent mark last year. Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images Years from now, when looking back at Kansas State's 2012...

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Ben Reiter: Pettitte's return, adversity for A's, more Medlen magic

Andy Pettitte pitched five scoreless innings in his first start since suffering a fractured left fibula on June 27. Jason Szenes/Getty Images Rain on the East Coast led to a pair of doubleheaders on Wednesday, accelerating the day's playoff...

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Michael McCann: Mayweather's latest run-in with the law could send him back to jail

If Floyd Mayweather violated his probation, he could be forced to complete the remainder of his original six-month sentence. Al Bello/Getty Images Has Floyd Mayweather, Jr., who was released from jail in August, violated the terms of his...

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Jonathan Wilson: Oscar shines, but Chelsea's defense breaks in draw with Juventus

Brazilian Oscar scored two goals in his first start for Chelsea. Lefteris Pitarakis/AP LONDON -- Sooner or later people are going to start believing in Oscar's genius. Last year, in extra time in the final of the Under-20 World Cup in Bogota,...

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Loretta Hunt: Brian Stann resists war hero storyline ahead of UFC 152 showdown

Brian Stann (above), who fights Michael Bisping at UFC 152 on Saturday, doesn't personally trade on his past as a war hero. Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC UFC 152 CurrentUFC Champions Rare Photosof Jon Jones ...

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Ben Lyttleton: Messi saves Barcelona, while reigning champ Chelsea off to stuttering start

Oscar (left) scored twice for Chelsea, but Juventus salvaged a draw. Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Another astonishing night of Champions League action rounded off Matchday One in dramatic style. Lionel Messi lit up the night as only the world's...

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Will Carroll: Stretch drive will test futures of young pitchers

Chris Sale has battled through arm trouble to post a 17-6 record while pitching a career-high 175 innings this season. Mitchell Layton/Getty Images I won't step too far into Tom Verducci's territory, but while everyone's wringing their hands...

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Tim Tuttle: Ed Carpenter's tenacity over the season pays off with victory at Fontana

Ed Carpenter jumps for joy after his victory at Fontana, making him the only one-car team to win an IndyCar race in 2012. Jeff Gross/Getty Images Ed Carpenter began the Izod IndyCar season with two strikes against him: he was the owner and...

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Jon Wertheim: Breaking down U.S. Open TV ratings, more mail

Serena Williams drew in over 17 million viewers to the U.S. Open women's final. Erick W. Rasco/SI Another case of burying the lede: 16 million watched Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic but 17.7 million watched Serena Williams vs. Victoria Azarenka...

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Sam Amick: A poignant moment for a humble superstar; more news and notes

Derrick Rose has always credited those who helped him achieve success, thanking his mother after he won 2010-11 MVP award. Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images Long before my amazing father died in November 2009, one recurring complaint...

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Dennis Dillon: Seahawks' slimmer Bryant striving for more sacks in 2012

Red Bryant was a 16-game starter for the first time in his career last season. Stephen Brashear/Getty Images As a native Texan whose taste buds percolate at the aroma of pulled pork, chicken and dumplings, or sweet potato pie, he was oh...

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Dave Doyle: Belfort looks to channel spirits of UFC underdogs past against Jones

Vitor Belfort (above) looks to follow in the footsteps of Matt Serra and Randy Couture, other UFC fighters who sprung huge upsets. Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC As the days wind toward UFC 152 on Saturday night at Toronto's Air Canada Centre, all...

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NHL Lockout Notebook: Day 4

Caught in the crossfire: the ongoing collective bargaining dispute between NHL and NHLPA is not only angering fans, it's starting to hurt everyone from players, officials and league and team staff to mascots. (Photo by Wilfredo Lee/AP) Now in...

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